South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-26
1t out that they had renowned their military rank
AN "AFFECTING" DEPARTURE

it out that they had renowned their military rank
AN AFFECTING" DEPARTURE.
Before the departure of Gen. Fakenhayn the kaiser
and he had a long interview and there was touching
in the hall of the castle FaIkenhayn about
to leave.
Falkenhayn appeared to parting
kaiser keenly Standing rgidy at attention he
his majesty. but Wilhelm putting aside formalities
easped the generals hand. and, shaking it warmly
said, For the present. farewell 1 to you"
Falkenhayn with other officers entered the waiting
motor, which was quickly driven away. The kaiser
for some time stood solitary figure. top the
step leading from the hail. looking the direction in
which the car had vanished and at length with a sigh
turned, and without stalked the
staircase and entered his own apartments
Wilhelm soon seemed to get over the parting for
after luncheon was served 10 him IN his own rooms
he sent for Count Bentnck and later the two accom-
panied by the three officers, the grounds of
the castle The moat which surrounds the castle
peared to arouse the greatest interest in the kaiser
He asked many questions concerning it. and with
almost bOysh laugh turning Maj. Hrschled.
marked, Modern artillery science rendered these
meats useless" Like the Dutch retain
the moated castles. but these formed obstacle to
your brave Prussians En- Herr Major?" he asked ad-
dressing Mai. Hirscheid.
AN IMPERIAL ADVENTURE
One thing which have learned of the kaiser during
his stay at Am is that he possesses vivid
imagination, 1 comes to firmly believe many
of the fancies hich his extraordinary
heard him etting the a adventure
which befen him during the operations in France.
DO you know, count" he said. Il very nearly lost
my life in of those old meats France? was a
pitch dark night and the British Smelling the
locality heavily 1 could resist the desire 10
Bow my brave troops were faring during the terrible
ordeal So despite the peadir{gs of my STAFF that
should remain under cover. ventured the
bridge OF mOat and stood exposed 10 the fire. The
soldiers were standing firm ever, while their
rades being blown eternity A shell burst
within few yards OF the spot where I standing
The old bridge shattered, flung the
icy water. Hampered by my heavy uniform. l in
great danger OF being drowned, when of the sol
diers plunged in and hauled safety
PURE ROMANCE
The count greatly interested. and expressed his
admiration the soldier, when the kaiser said. II
have never had that man out OF sight. Do
know who that hero was? II my Krausler
Somehow in regard to him feel that he has been
by God TO protect me-
This story found upon inquiry pure romance
the part of the kaiser. tendency which he
much given at certain periods Yet the kaiser would
swear that detail OF the story absolutely
accurate. In the many conversations which / have
had with Wilhelm since his arrival Amerongen 1
found IL necessary TO make great allowance for his
imagination; yet at the time. ! never dared
dispute "a word which ne uttered. fear provoking
outbreak OF anger. soon after the arrival Of The
kaiser known Amerongen became the OF
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