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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
WOULD EXTEND
HELPING HAND
Mrs. DeSSa L. Salesman Be-
IieVeS Others Should
Know About TanIaC.

Mrs. Dessa l. Salesman. OF 400
East Grove street. this city. wife of
an agent for the Public Savings In
surance Company, believes in eX-
tending a helping hand TO others.
In short, Mrs. Salesman believes she
has found a good thing in the Mas
ter Medicine. Tanlac. and she wants
to share the relief she has derived
through its use with others bothered
as she was. That is why she made
the following interesting statement
on November II.
rheumatism and stomach trou-
BILE have been my twin complaints
for years" Mrs. Salesman said. MY
appetite was poor. I did not sleep
we'll az night My liver also was all
out of order. Intensely severe pains
in my back often bothered me.
Il read about Tanlac in the news
plishing such great results in the
cases of others here in Mishawaka
I decided to try il. I've been bene-
fitted so greatly by Tanlac that l be-
lieve others who are bothered as L
was should know about this medi-
cine My stomach is in mucn better
condition now and my appetite has
improved wonderfully. The pains
are rapidly disappearing from my
back now. My liver also is in good
order now and 1 sleep soundly and
peacefully at night
Il consider Tanlac a great medi-
cine. I am going to take another
bottle of Tanlac and 1 hope all who
suffer as I did will give this medi-
cine a trial.
"A pain in any portion of the
body should be treated the instant
il is felt 1t is due TO an unhealthy
condition. Do not expect it to re-
move itself. Take hold Of ailments
at their beginning and do not allow
a pain TO come a second time with
out seeking it's cause. 1t may be
due to disorders of the stomach,
liver or kidneys. or TO rheumatism.
nervousness. or any Of the common
ailments OF the day. Tanlac has
won the thanks of thousands for
exterminating such disordered con-
di'ions. This wonderful medicine
is designed 70 go straight to the seat
OF the trouble and remedy it quick
Is, thoroughly and satisfactorily
Tanlac is now being introduced in
Mishawaka at the Red Cross Phar-
macy where a special Tanlac repre-
sentative is meeting the public
daily.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MEET THURSDAY

An interesting program was fea-
lrsd at the PatrOns-Teachers club
i the South Side school. Thursday
|fSernoon FIfcy-fve adults were
resent as well as "A number OF
Dung people The pupils of the
bird grade. Miss Van Wagner's
bonn. gave a dramatization Of the
|ilSrim's first Thanksgiving. Mrs.
Hen Britain read a paper on MI
tttiOus Foods for Children Of school
ge." Mrs. r. d. Graham gave a
thanksgiving sketch. A prize has
cen offered 20 the room securing
he most patrons, and will be award
4 shortly II was decided 10 give
b evening program Dec. Is. Re-
reshments were served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
LINCOLN's PRoGEAM.

The River OF Romance" with
Harold Lockwood. one OF the most
gifted stars on the screen, and Mae
Allison. who is equally as talented
and popular in the stellar roles Will
be shown at the Lincoln theater to-
night. This five-part Metro won
derplay was produced by the Yorke
Film corporation. The story was
written by f. J. RaIh. which is said
TO be the nOm-de plume OF the wife
of a well known United States sen
ator.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
Medical
Adviser
ToMen
No CHARGE FOR CONSTELLATION
AND ALYICE-NO OBLI-
CATION.

II has been determined beyond
question that men have become com
pleteiy IN and died from lurking dis
eases they did not understand the
nature OF. WHEEL medical eIamina ton
secu ned IN time would have disclosed
the trouble and their lives could
have been saved for many years.
sometimes by very simple ira tment
and often by merely changing their
diet or modes OF living.
AFaladies which cause an awful lot
OF trouble. misfortune and unhappl
ness IN many homes 70 say nothing
OF the expense. physical weakness
and broken down vitality OF the
men themselves are found In arute
chronic. nervous. blood or contract
ed diseases. bad stomach and Liver.
rheums tism- varicpcele. prostate en-
largsnent structure. hynocele, and
kidney bladder. urinary and other
weaknesses. defects and diseases 81
the pelvic organs such as have ruined
the lives Of 80 many men Aechan-
les and practically all the best
worlds beat workers today are ~
CdallstH In knowledge and Dra~tiep
secured by IN ri special study and
experience, - IL is reasonable % as
sert that men sick Of such diseases
do not do themselves justice without
- aotl ptr1f8lE ~ EFAAAuk tAAf-
advice Of a physician specialist who
knows the true scientific methods OF
handling and curing such diseases
and can gIo rantee no bad after e.
fe-s II you have any such trouble
a specialist such as DIR. II X Smith
In the man from whom D. get the
advice you need.
Any man suffering from old ~
chronic cor newly coRtractedl trUu
bles 81 this nature can now 80 o.
me ofic<s Of Dr. II X smith. spe-
cialist and medicai adviser % men.
10 oil S. Main St aDd consult d..
Smith and be advised By him abs0-
iutefy free Then voc can make ara
easy arrangement fOT proper treat
ment n needed. az q small cost
Which aay business or working mar
an easily pay. bot yOz Ein b m
der DO obligation u DT. Smith ~
take any treatnnent az an unless u {,
vuuT chDice 70 do - he-3nse The
doctor feels that even n you do not
TAKE treatment you are hkely % send
some one else who win This e ap-
plying business principles and Just
ice % TIE physiciauis wOrk - that
men yFhO need expert advice can get
Il absolutely FREE and ind out
WHISTLER they ned tTe1tneDs or bot
Yeu are freely limited ~ come az
oo-e without delay. ortces private
lY bocated on seceod noOr. opposite
posS Office 1o-zll :. Main 81 Hours
s. 20 Il. / % 4 and SD b. daily.
Sundays b Il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
MOTHERS CLASS
ENJOYS SOCIAL

Ms Homer Leach. SAB Lincoln
way W. was hostess 10 the Moth
ers' class OF the Methodist Memorial
church at her home Thursday after
noon. There were 20 mothers and
IS children present. The program
consisted @ Christmas suggestions
by the various members. A special
hour was enjoyed Refreshments
were served b. Mrs. Leach.
The December meeting will be
held in the church parlors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTICE.

The First English Lutheran
church, corner :. Main and Seventh
SITS. Rev. Z. VI. Engers, pastor, an
nounces its Sunday services as fol-
lows: Sunday school at $50 a. m;
Wilbur Jortz. superintendent. Wor-
ship at 1915 a. m; sermon on st.
Math. 1S:23-25. Luther league SER
vice at D. m. Evening worship at
y. M; sermon on Psalm 34:3.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17

courts hold with the railroads in
tn suits fled 20 kock out the
Adamson law
Stone, differing from w. .. Lee.
president OF the Brotherhood Of
Railroad Trainmen, who said a
strike would be called If the Adam
son law did not become operative
Jan. I, asserted the big four would
look 20 Pres't Wilson 20 make
good" if the litigation went against
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
FORMER RESIDENT
DIES IN CHICAGO

Louis z. With. of Chicago. a
former Mishawakan died Thursday
night. He had been ill for the past
two weeks with typhoid fever When
in this city Mr.. Wirth was connected
with the Dodge Co.
He is survived by his wife. former
ly Miss Catherine Long of this city
and three children. Marjorie, Lynn
and Ruth all OF Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
CHURCH NOTICE.

The Sunday church notice OF the
Free Methodist church, corner
Chestnut and Grove SITS. as follows:
Sunday school. $3.50 q. m. Preach
ing. 1890 a. m; Rev Winters.
Class meeting, 1880 a. m. Y. p. S,
p. m: River Park church. Song
and praise service. D. m Preach
ing 1880 p. m. pastor, Rev. Jen-
nings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
SURPRISE COUPLE
ON ANNIVERSARY

Thirty relatives and friends OF Mr..
and Mrs. Harland l. Kimer. 8 miles
southeast OF Mishawaka surprised
them Thursday evenig in honor OF
their 22nd wedding anniversary.
Cards were the chief features, fav-
ors were awarded to Peter Glenn
and Mrs Mary Margart Cook. OF
South Bend. Contests were enjoyed
and the prizes were received by Mrs.
Rudolph Kiln and Miss Clara Blue.
Luncheon was served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
"QU0 VADIS" AUTHOR DIES

WASHINGTON. Nov. l7.-Henry
Sienkiewicz, Polish novelist. best
known in the United States as the
author OF QUO Vadis". Is dead az
Vevay. Switzerland. according 10 A
message received Thursday bv the
Polish Victims Relief committee
here. He visited the United States
last in 1887. His home was in War
saw.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
MEN WILL NOT STRIKE
Big Four Will Look to Pres't VIII
son TO Make Good.

International News Service:
CLEVELAND O.. Nov. 17.-War-
rem S. Stone. grand chief of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engin-
GERS, today declared that there may
be no railroad strike even if the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
AT TEMPLE TO-DAY

Rolling stones is the feature at
raction at the Temple theater to-
lay owen Moore and Marguerite
Eourtot take the leading roles. The
|omedy attraction is The Mishaps
u Musty suffer.
Tomorrow. Lillian Walker in a big
|ihgraph western picture. "Hesper
II the Mountains" will be the at
racfion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
SOUTH SIDE WINS.

The South Side beat the North
Side at a game OF pool held in the
billiard parlors Of Speed and Mike,
Thursday night by a score OF 73S
TO T2O. Following are the names of
the players together with their in
dividual scores: South Side. Morris
So: r. Fisher. Sc; Voorhees,, 46;
Gamble. 90. North Side: Wagner.
50: Richter. 40; Squibb. SO: c. Fish
er. 27 Four games were played.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
ENJOY RABBIT SUPPER.

Firemen of the North Side station
house No. ., enjoyed a rabbit sup
per Thursday evening Thirty of
their gentlemen friends were pres
ent. Ed Lee acted in the capacity
of POSTMASTER.
A smoker was enjoyed after the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
:NTERTAINS NORTH
SIDE READING CIRCLE

Mrs. Henry Perry. 511 IL n. Main
Z. entertained the members OF the
forth side Reading circle of the
Methodist Memorial church Thurs
ay Afternoon. Mrs. y II. Thornton.
I'd the devotional exercises. Mrs.
i. Hutchins read from Home Mis-
IONS" Two visitors were prese nt
delicious luncheon was served.
|frs eli Shearer. n. Main St. will
|ntertain the circle Dec. L.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
COUNTRY CLUB DANCE.

An informal dance will be held at
the Country CLUB house tonight.
There will be good music and
buffet lunch. Members and their
guests are invited. II is arranged TO
have another one next Friday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
VAUDEVILLE TOMORROW.

A Majestic vaudeville. one OF the
best bills yet presented. will open at
the Century theater tomorrow.
Every act on the program has APP
peared in the Majestic theater in
Chicago within the past few weeks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
COMMITTEE, MEETINGS

The board OF safety met informal
y iast night in the city hall 10 in
pect the specifications OF the new
notor patroI-ambuIance bids.
The council committee on ac-
cunts and claims met TO audit bills
or next Mondays council.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
WANT ENGLAND DRY
Move is Started to DO Away With
Strong Drink.

International News Service:
LONDON. Nov. IA campaign
to make England dry will shortly
be launched in parliament II has
the active support Of King George,
himself a teetotaler. Champions of
prohibition. seeing their chance in
the present food situation. will in
troduce a motion in commons pro-
hibiting the manufacture of all al
coholic drinks. In connection with
this campaign a movement IS under
way 10 decrease the widespread ex-
cessive drinking among women.
which has developed since the war
began.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
REGULAR MOOSE DANCE.

In Moose hall Saturday night
Good music and a good time. Dane
ing instructor o. the fioor.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
PARTY FOR ATHLETES.

An athletic party will be held in
The high school auditorium the Fri
day before Thanksgiving, in honor
Of the football team.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17

You can get shaved eight months
at a respectable barber shop for the
price Of the Auto Safety razor. No
safety razor is made or the right
principle. A wore 20 the wise is
sufficlent-AdyG
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
wANTED SAI,FSLADY

An experienced slleslady is want
q at the Savings Store. North Side.
Advt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
vISrrOR FROnf CHnOAGo

Harry Strunk Of Chicago is Wis
hing Mrs. Burkey. SOC Ell ST He
hay remain in Mishawaka for some
lime.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
GIVEN 15 DAYS.

Patrick Fowler will spend the
next Is days in the county Jail. He
was fined s. and costs by Judge
Feig in city court Friday morning
for begging.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
ISDUsTkLSL LOANS.
READY AoNHY
TIE NORRIS PLAN COMPANY.
BUSINESSt Leaning AOasy.

J RATr1 per cent per snaGa Gao .
nsorsl. Q,
Think Of tAls-sa@ thaa 4 pr Q.
cent per DoneA- q
!, AMOUNT From $500 70 400. o
, TIkE7 From 9 moush E - I year. o.
, SECURITY XoaT PERSONAL Q.
, &LY signed DotA ..
!, BASIS OF CEkDIFl CHARAC- {
TER q
,PAY MENTSl Weekly. seml- Q,
moathiy OF DonrnfJ. Q
, FUNCTIOk1 To relieve ANAL o
, borrower Of excessive interest o.
ssRvicE1 over go rArsAsd Dor .
, LoCATIoHl Dl = Main strret .
lOpp PostcfDcSl. q
, HOURST 8 O. n % : . -: o
Monday , e. "a % ,. n; Sat Q.
Brdsys a N 70 } p - .
PHoNEsi Sell E1: HOzA e1Ss .
! Borrow from Us-ws save ges ,
, money.
, TIE MORRIS PLAN COAnAEY =
OF SOUTH BEND .
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
DANCE TOSIGHT

At X. r. hall. Come and hear
Sperryss four piece orchestra.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
Read NEWS-TlMES Want Ads
MiSHAWAKA CLASSIFIED
WANT ADS

ALL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT
STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.
FOR SALE-Soft coal heating stove.
Good condition. SO. Call News
Times.
WANTED - Experienced saIeslady.
Apply at Savings Store. North
Side.
FOR RENT-F4ve-room fat. Apply
at 22S 5. Spring st.
FOR SALE-Base burner. Good
condition. Price right, So ". Sec
ond st
FOR RENT-Eight room house. In
quire 1918 n. Sarah st
FOR RENTING furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Apply 124
E. Marion 81. Home phone $50.
FOR RENT OR SALE-Seven room
house. partly modern. Garage.
In good location. Bell phone 3S6.
FOUND Overcoat. south OF city.
Owner can have same by paying
for this advertisement. Roscoe
SQuires. r. r. l.. Mishawaka.
FOR SAI4E;-'Iodern eight room
house with garage. Inquire S2S s
West St Bell phone 2O2.
FOR SALE OR RENT-Ten acres
OF good land with buildings. three
miles from MiShawaka. Bell phone
1873 rings. Felix DeGroOte, Os-
ceols-
FOR SALE-Modern eiEht-room
house, one block from high school.
three blocks from business district
Must sell at once. Inquire EOS 9. Hill
ST. after s p. m. or saturday after
noon.
WANTED-Machinis and stenog-
rapherS male preferred. Allen *
Curtis Co, AIS S. Main St. Mish-
awalIA
FOR SAI-E-Spring chickens. sec
each. G. Humel. 1925 n. Burns
st. South Bend. Home phone sO2T.
FOR RENT-A large front room for
gentleman roOmer All modern
convenienceS 40 S. Spring St Home
-nhone 80.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17

supper. Cards and billiards were
then the feature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
NOTICE.

Beginning Dec. 4 all barber shops
will open at 1880 a m.-AGvt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17

Bishop Knickerbocker Guild pastry
sale at .. Z. Lang & Co.. Saturday.
-AdvG
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17

WANTED-Machinists and stenog-
rapherS male preferred. Allen *
Curtis Co, AIS s. Main St, Mish-
awalxA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
BOWLING SCORES

X X X + X \ X Il X h X X X y y
4 ! y leu Il
SCRATCH LEAGUE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17

FOR SALE-Modern eight-room
house, one block from high school
three blocks from business district
Must sell at once. Inquire EOS 8. Hill
ST. after p. m, or saturday after
noon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17

FOR SALE-Spring chickens. sec
each. G. Humel. 1l25 N. Burns
st. South Bend. Home phone so2T.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17

FOR SALE OR RENT-Ten acres
OF good land with buildings, three
miles from Mishawaka. Bell phone |
1873 rings. Felix DeGroOte, Os-
ceols-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
By A PRUSSIAN

had failed to run him through he could
not have remained in the army twenty
four hours. Such is the code.
The officers are not all brutes in spite
of their training. Many of them will do
their utmost to avoid trouble. have
seen an officer dodge into doorway to
avoid being seen by a drunken private
who was staggering up the street. He
was afraid the soldier might. if he
caught sight of him, become insulting or
abusive. in which case he would have
had to shoot him on the spot or face dis
missal from the army.
Not all officers would be so humane,
however. Some of them are extremely,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18

mum permissible being 100 marks
(about 500 month. In addition he
receives a monthly salary of 100 marks,
but he never sees this-it is all swal-
lowed up by his mess bills and the sup
port Of his orderly
The orderly stands in the same rela-
ton to his officer as did the medieval
esquire to his knight. He cares for his
masters uniforms and other equipment
and in a cavalry regiment takes care of
his horse-in other words, a sort of
combination valet and groom. He vol
unteers for this service, and is exempt
from other military duties as long as
the officer needs him. In battle he must
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18

men. and the government sees to it that
the more fortunate ones do not enjoy
any undue advantages.
An officers horse, for example, must
not have cost more than certain sum,
and, regardless of price, must never be
better or faster than the colonePs. An
officer may own one automobile if he
can afford it, but only one, and it must
not be too obviously an expensive car.
He must use it unostentatiously, and is
bound by custom to offer the use of it to
all the other officers of his regiment in
turn. They. by the way, are equally
bound to decline.
An officers marriage is a weighty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
TO THE GERMAN CIVILIAN AN
OFFICER is A DIVINITY.

Obviously. it would seem to be an
honor to marry Prussian officer. 1t is.
Indeed, it is hard to eXaggerate the we'll
nigh supersttious awe and reverence
with which the rank and file of German
soldiers and civilians look up to the Of
ficers. For forty years the Prussian
government has been fostering this at
titude, until it has become second nature
to the people. Not that the officer as a
man is important. 1t is the uniform,
the sacred Kings coat" that counts.
For example, it is an insult-nay,
crime punishable by death-for civil
ian or a private to modest an officer in
any way. The officer must avenge the
insult instantly or risk dismissal. A
few years ago a lieutenant stationed at
a garrison near Berlin was roughly han
died by a drunken civilian, who came
up behind him and pulled one of his
epaulets off. The officer promptly ran
after him, and after a chase of several
hundred yards caught up to him and
ran him through with his sabre. The
man died the next day. That seems
like sheer, wanton brutality, doesn't it?
1t would not if you had been brought up
in Germany. For if that officer had
failed to catch the offender. or II he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18

These include students and the higher
grades of professional men. Most of
the duels, in fact, take place between
students and officers and not among the
officers themselves.
Oddly enough, to refuse to fight man
who has. challenged you disgraces not
yourself, but the challenger. The i'm
plication is that he has done something
that makes him an unworthy opponent.
! left the army at the age of fifteen, but
having once been a cadet | belong; |
am SatiSfactionfdhig. If were in Ber-
lin to-day could ruin the career of any
officer in the German army by slapping
his face and then refusing to fight him.
He would be driven out of the service
in twenty-four hours. That is being
too proud to fight" with vengeance!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18

matter. First, he must obtain his colo
nel's permission. That granted, the
parents of his prospective bride must
guarantee a generous dowry. AS mar
ried officer he will have certain social
position to maintain, and it is up to
the 'in-laws" to provide the means. The
usual dowry is 10000 marks ($17OO0)
cash and furniture sufficient for a six
room apartment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
avoid drunken

brutal in their treatment Of the private
soldiers, who are absolutely at their
mercy. Instant and implicit obedience
to orders is exacted from their men. If
an officer ordered private to jump over
the edge of cliff the private would
have to obey. If he refused one of two
things would happen to him. Either he
would be shot by the officer or he would
be court martialled and sentenced to
prison for term of years. The rule is.
"Obey first and make complaint after
ward The fact that in some cases it
would be too late to make complaint
does not alter the infexibility of the
rule. Such is Prussian logic.
In one instance, though, the soldier
gets his due. When a company on the
march stops at wayside spring the Of
ficers may not drink until the privates
have slaked their thirst. A thirsty of
fcer can still give orders, but thirsty
private cannot march.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-18
MONEY OR NO MONEY, AN OFF.
GER MUST PAY HIS DEBTS
OR KILL HIMSELF.

As | have said, officers are forbidden
to make any undue display of wealth,
but, on the other hand, they are required
to make certain expenditures that sorely
tax their slender incomes. They are
forced to indulge in certain luxuries,
such as expensive wines and cham
payne, at mess dinners, regardless of
their tastes and financial resources.
They must ride first class on all rail
ways. They must pay their debts, espe-
cially gambling debts, promptly. No
one asks where or how the money is pro-
cured. but it must be forthcoming.
A Prussian officer must pay gam
bling debt within twenty-four hours or
he must commit suicide. That is the
rule, and there is no appeal from it.
Custom even prescribes the form of
suicide He may be thrown from his
horse while hunting or he may "acci-
dentally" shoot himself while cleaning
a gun. The latter is the commoner
method.
At all costs, the officer must keep up
his outward appearance. His uniforms
must be numerous and immaculate, his
horse must be spirited and we'll
groomed. If this entails slow starva-
ton it is no affair of the Prussian gov
eminent. | have seen an officer Of the
famous Alexander Regiment, of Berlin,
the proudest regiment in Germany,
come back from dress parade in his
magnificent uniform, which costs per-
haps 1000 marks, and, climbing the
stairs to his miserable, unheated attic
lodging, sit down to a dinner of dry
army bread, beer and sausage. Poor
fare, but better than none. And none
it would have been if his orderly had
not paid for it out Of his own pocket.