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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02
WITH THE KAISER AT AMERONGEN
Meeting the old Army Leaders in Germany Wilhelm Mysterious
Midnight Motor Journey Back To Berlin

war lords purpose. were becoming
more frequent and more marked and
frequent, Wilhelm had spent a whole
day in prayer and fasting, and none
dared to intrude upon his presence.
Even Krausler, the faithful servant,
was banished.
Late that evening I heard the
sound OF a motor car outside the
castle, and, looking from my window,
observed the figure OF the kaiser.
wrapped in a long cloak, enter the
car. followed by Krausler. who took
his seat beside the driver. The car
sped away at terrific pace, and was
soon lost to sight. 1 was completely
mystifled but remained from speak
ing TO anyone of the event Several
kilograms as we'll as telephone calls
for the kaiser had been received at
the castle the previous day and dur
ing the nfght. l concluded that the
all-hishest had gone 70 some place
TO see old friends.
The Mystery DeepenA
On the following morning, how
ever, the mystery was deepened, and
had cause TO be thankful that 1
had kept my counsel concerning the
events OF the previous night. VIII
helm did not appear as usual at
breakfast with his list OF hymns; in
nounced that the majesty was I'll,
and that he had advised that he
should remain in bed
The count was naturally rather
concerned. and during the day made
inquiries as 10 the condition OF his
guest, always to be told that his
majesty was sleeping or receive some
such reply. The empress, too, did
not leave her room until evening,
when she Joined the family at din
ner. thought that she appeared
strained and nervous. but the meal
passed without event The empress
retired early. and the house was
locked up for the night, none hav-
ing heard or seen anything or the
kaiser.
II was shortly after midnight
when 1 again heard the sound OF a
motor car approaching the castle,
and Immediately. / posted mysell
az one OF the windows. determined
10 find out all that I could OF the
mysterious happenings. The car
did not drive UP TO the front door
Of the castle. but took a pathway
leading 10 a door from which access
could easily be obtained 10 the
apartments occupied by the kaiser.
left my post OF vantage and took
up a position in the long. dark gal
lery, and waited.
Two Doctors Concerned.
To my surprise. however, instead
OF seeing the kaiser. as I had eX-
pected. I saw two figures coming up
the stairs towards the apartments
Neither. 20 my amazement was the
eX-kaiser. Tn the dim light shed b.
a. lamp which one OF tie men was
carrying l recognized the form Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02
HARASSING CRITICISM
FAILS TO CHANGE HIM
Loyalty to His Principles, Accepted
by Allies, Finally Brings Victory
In Peace Treaty.
BY RAY STANDARD BAKER.
(Copyright. 1eIe)

Il was in the month following return from
America on that the president had his hercest
ordeal was the darkest hour of the entire
conference, when q breakup seemed most imminent.
u month that the president out with
the strain OF the conflict by the unremitting
upon him both IN front and from behind, fell i'll
the forerunner Of the present breakdown. And II
this month his patience utterly out, that
he finally ordered the George Washington 10 sail i'm
rnediately from New York. and American withdrawal
from the conference became OF the generally
sdered possibilities.
half OF March the conditions throughout
Europe reached the lowest ebb Of decentralization.
F3oishevfsm spreading Infection
from Russia The German government
itself against the attacks
the radicals; It doubted by good judges
sign the treaty when IL ready sign. On March
% z bolshevist revolution took place in Hungary and
setting up soviet government
perate rebellion broke out in Egypt. Great strikes
progress threatened in England; the want
of food. and the consequent unrest acute in Aus
and all through southeastern Europe At time
counted up Il small in various parts
STA. Poland and the Balkans. of pessimsm
which Americans, 81 far away and safe felt
swept Europe and found its blacklist expression
lat Paris No who there could it, 1t
that the world a between peace and
anerchy-with anarchy winning.
PANIC DEVELOPS OVER DELAY.
kind OF unreasoning panic developed the de-
lay in completing the treaty 1t did good to argue
that the problems OF unparalleled diffculty-n-
voiving a resettlement of the whole world-or that
other peace conferences having less serious questions
settle, had required far longer tme-the people
bolshevism, starvation, industrial revolution.
sweeping like black cloud Europe and turned
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02

from the castle. IN the darkness and
without showing any lights 1t rolled
away.
At breakfast time Count Bentinck
inquired anXiously as 20 the kaiser's
health. and was informed by the
Baiserin, who had joined the family,
that Wilhelm had had bad night.
and was far too unwell 10 leave the
room
During the afternoon the tele-
phone rang. and I answered it. The
speaker at the other end Of the
wire was DR.. Rosen. He asked first
as 10 the kaisers health, and then
demanded 10 speak 20 DR.. Forester.
The doctor came TO the telephone.
but il was difficult 10 CLEAN anything
from this conversation. To those un-
acquainted with the fact that the
kaiser was missing, Or. Forester was
merely discussing the advisability of
summoning a specialist from the
hague. but my suspicious We're
aroused by his remark, 7 can tell
you better in the morning. after the
patient has had another nights
rest"
Watches Doctor Closely.
When ne left the telephone
thought I detected a CLEAN Of salts
faction in his expression. He at
once went into the apartments oc-
cup.ed BY the empress. as though
the bearer Of important news. I de-
termined, therefore, 20 closely watch
the action Of DR.. Forester during
the coming night. for 1 was fas-
ciaated b. the mysterious dOiaEs.
Neither the kaiserin nor Dr.
Forester were present at dinner with
the family that evening and after
the house had been closed for the
night I made preparations for my
vigil Posting myself in the dark
gallery. close 20 the apartments.
waited patiently. Hours seemed 10
pass. and the only incident 20 re-
lieVe the monotony was when Dr.
Forester came out OF the room,
assembled the stairs. and went 70 the
window Of a room on the upper
floor OF the castle which commands
q good view Of the surrounding coun-
try. he remained there for some
time. the window wide open Az
parently ne was listening Tor the
sound OF the motor which would
bring the ex-kaiser back.
The kaiser-'s Return.
The dull gray dawn was breaking
when the doctor came from the
post. Hurry.ng down the staircase.
he ran into the grounds Of the cas-
tie. had followed the German and
was just able 20 hide myself behind
e low wall in the grounds when the
car came slowly and almost noise
lessly 20 the gates
The mystery was now clear 20 me
Krausler jumped from his seat be-
hind the driver and opening the
door assisted Wilhelm 20 alizht
Forester rushed forward, exclaiminB.
Thank God. your majesty Is safs,''
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02

charged conspiracy between America and Great Brit
ain to keep France from getting just rights
that Ango-S Saxon entente might dominate The world
commercially.
ATTACKED BY BOTH EXTREMES
The president attacked indeed by both
Of opinion; only by the reactionaries VINO
wanted divide the spoils Of and who
against any League Of Nations whatsoever bur by the
extreme radicals who wanted the president IN
advancing their revolutionary desires and turned
on him when he did not serve their purpose
over and again Paris which
had the conference 10 secure special in-
advantage turn bitterly upon the president
the moment they found he would not support them
in their extreme ambitions II with the Egyp-
group Irish group
Italians, il with the Greeks who wanted The
whole Aegean and with certain Of the Belrans
who wanted the seat OF the League OF Nations ar Brs
sells He disappointed the extremists and ne disap-
pointed all those who wanted special privileges had
greedy interests by following impacabe and clear
~ marked course of his He had adjust. and
compromise. he could get all he wanted hut he
used by anybody interest the peace
conference: the very he was the man who
sought and felt despite every
thing, that he the leader there who
interestedy, patient under difficulties trying
what right trying of justice
into the peace II his influence his
help up the moral of the conference.
ASPIRATIONS IN TREATY.
The treaty far being a perfect document d
made a time OF world demoraliza tion-"sheu
shock"-t represents the fears and greeds OF
tons well the hopes and aspirations But the
hopes and aspirations there-put there by Prest
Wilson and else-the treaty does contain the
new machinery, the principles for world reconstruction
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02

Ny husband must surely have been
aroused when I used L move tn or
gan. but Q save my life I can't re-
member l.. Tn organ wuz as heavy
as safe an had no casters, an Their
wuz jest a certain way il would go
thro' tn hall door. Then I allus
repapered tn wood box twice a
year, and cleaned tn cistern Be
lieve me. when l got thro' scrubbin'
an rubin an climbin and crawl
in an tuggin' an whitewashin' an
stretchin' an tackin our home
smelled like a clean towel. recall
so vividly how proud ! used Z feel
when my husband would turn up as
IL by magic. an say. Emmy. you're
great little girl Here's some
change. BUY yourself a new calico
dress: ! want you I lock Ike other
women"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02

all he has not left Holland. You
have not heard on your way here
Of his being at the hague?"
The door was closed, and I could
only catch the faint mumbling Of
voices.
Of the room, but could hear nothing
distinctly. The clock in the little
village church was striking four
when the door of the room was
quietly opened, and the two doctors
came stealthily out and made their
way down the staircase. 1 followed
them as closely as I dared, keeping
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02

definitely. Where can he have gone?
Surely he has never risked going
gack ?"
His majesty will risk anything"
returned DIR. Rosen.
What / Overheard.
The last words which 1 caught as
the two men vanished into one Of
the rooms were regarding the
kaiser's health. He has been
moody and strange in his manner
since your last visit. Still, 1 do not
worry greatly, as Krausler is with
him. II may be only one of those
sudden impulses of his, and after
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02

DR.. Rosen, while the man carrying
the lamp was DIR. Forester.
The two were engaged IN earnest
conversation, and passed within a
yard or two from the place where
I was standing hidden, and 1 was
able to act the part Of caves drop
per.
IT was DR.. Forester who was
talking.
II am terribly concerned" he was
saying, hence the reason OF my
telephoning you. l. have succeeded
so far in keeping his absence a Sc
cret. When he left I do not know
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02

in the shadow, and was able to over
hear snatches of their conversation.
81 think that is the only plan TO
adopt" remarked Rosen evidently
discussing a decision at which the
pair had arrived IF he should re-
turn telephone me. You will still
maintain that the kaiser it i'll: and,
if necessary, to keep up the pretense
for any length of time, send for DR..
Guthner."
Motor Waits i'm Darkness.
DR.. Forester opened the door
quietly and left the visitor out. The
motor car was waiting some distance
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02

II has been said that the kaisers
life at Amsrongen is devoid OF in
cidsnt Such. however, is far from
the case. While to all outward ap-
peerancs wilhelm OF Hohenxollern
remains IN SecluSon. and. according
70 the correspondents OF various
newspapers. spends his days IN chop
ping or saving wood, In reality he is
one OF the most busy men on earth
do not think II would be posi-
BILE for the kaiser. possessing as he
does q most curious and active brain,
20 remain IN tdleness. or 70 devote
his time 20 the mere saving OF
chunks OF wood.
The kaiser At Amerongen has still
the wish 10 bring about, IL not his
return TO the throne OF Prussta, at
least to ensure that his sons shall
occupy that exalted position. Even
today, despdte the allies decision to
place hSn upon his trial despite that
he has signed his abdtcation, under
circumstances which I described last
week. he considers himself 20 be the
ruler OF Germany. ordained by a
body degree. for Wilhelm. IKE
Charles i. OF England. believes in
the divine risht q kings
One OF the kaisers personal
friends. Dr.. Rosen Is often at Amer
ongen, closeted with the exiled war
ord. Strict orders have been given
that whenever DR.. Rosen calls. no
matter what the time. he is TO be
shown directly into Wilhelm's pri-
vate apartments. an5 that on no ac-
count are the pair 70 De disturbed.
Brings Many Documents.
DR.. Rosen invariably arrives bring
inE with him large bundles OF doc
unents. and departs from Arperon-
zen taking with him others. We at
the castle have christened him the
mystery man. since never on any
account will he speak TO either the
kaiser's suite IN the presence Of the
peopIe % the household.
m is stated that Wilhelm has never
left The castle since he arrived there
on Nov II last. That IS not quite
accurate.
Earl, in December the kaiser was
srestly agitated. and the 6ts OF
temper which he suffers from al
times. when things arc not goinE
Exactly a. they zhould be for the az
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02

Wilhelm. whose face 7 could not
see. was clasping a large package.
which he refused 70 allow even
Krausler 10 take from him. He d.i
not appear TO notice the doctor. but
made his way quietly 20 the house.
and the door was closed and bo,tcd
on me. I was now I'm q difficult po-
sition. II was essential that ] should
return 10 the house before my alb
sence was discovered but the
quandary was how 70 accomplish
this without waking other members
Of the staff 7 dared not let anyone
know that had been spylug upon
the kaiser or that had any sls.
picions.
Breaks Into House.
Il was clear TO me chat my only
hope Of regainlng admission. was 10
break into the house. and ] remem-
bered that there was small wl--
dow in a disused pantry on the
lower floor Of the castle. In a part
Of the house which was not In use.
I made my way 10 this. and with
the aid Of a stone broke a pain OF
glass, and was able 10 open the win
dow crawled through and made
my way 20 nay own room as quickly
az possible. That morning the
broken window was discovered bv
one of the gardeners. and mlch
alarm was created. Those respons-
Die for the safety OF The kaiser were
highly nervous lest someone having
designs against hin had secreted
himself ln the castle. and Ga cOnse-
QuelCe a method cal and very
thorough search OF the place was
carried out. while al the stan were
closely questioned. Dr.. Forester was
particularly nervous. but OF course.
the burglar was never found ~
natural curiosity vas aroused by the
events which J had witnessed. and
I was now determined 20 elucldafs
the whole mystery. Where had the
kaiser been to- What was COM
tanned IN the package which ls
clutched 90 securely
II was several weeks before Vas
able 20 further nay discoveries and
during this time co1rters from Ger
many were constantly coming and
BotLs ne kdl-tr a4a DF.L aIN..
as usual and by good fortune I sue
ceeded In lngratlatiug myself with
hdm, and had accompanied him with
Count Carlos ON one or TWO shooting
expeditions
Wilhelm Talks.
wilhelm appeared 10 be .n much
better health and easier In mind. and
seemed 20 thoroughly enjoy the out
Ing. during which he would chat
freely 20 the members u the party
en- various subjects When he
learned that I had been 90 England
on one or two occasions during the
war be became very interested. and
piled me with questions He was
never tired OF talking or Britain and
CONTINUED OK PAGE TEN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02

By CONSTANTINE VAN DER VEET
A Member OF Count Bentinck's
Household.
THIRD ARTICLE.
These intimate revelations OF
the ez-kaiser's life in exile after
the defeat OF his erny are writ
ten by a member OF the house
bold OF Count Bentinck, at
whose residence at AmerOngn,
Holland, the fallen monarch has
been staying. This man met and
talked with the ex-l<aiser on
numerous occasions, and had
every facility for observing and
studying his mode OF living.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02
HOW One BOLD STROKE
CLEARED ATMOSPHERE
Those Who Hoped to Talk the
President to Death Found Them
selves Decisively Defeated.

charged conspiracy between America and Great Brit
keep France from getting her just rights order
that entente might dominate The world
commemorative
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.airs 80 slave ever worled harder than
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
OF AUTO
WRECK IMPROVING
Chance for Lieut.. Marriott's
Recovery Improve-others
Are Out of Danger.

Chances were considered more favora-
pie Saturday, than al any time since
Lieut.. Joe Marriott, u. S. A., Of Park
field, injured In the automobile wreck
on Madison avenue, Thursday night.
had been received at the Memphis
General hospital, for his He
rested better than expected during FRI
day night, and surgeons were hopeful
right.
Among those who have ~endeavored
TO procure the names and explanations
Of eye-witnesses to the accident is Al
Hurst, detective, OF the police depart
ment. He learned Friday afternoon
that Mrs. James Driscol. Is North
Manassas street, who left early that
DAY for a visit out of town, had OBJ
served the liEht Ford driven by Louis
Swigel According to Hurst, Mrs. Dris-
col said that the little car was going at
a moderate rate and slowed up con-
slderably as 1t approached the corner,
where it appeared to stop just before
the big army car nipped it's front
fender and c~atapulted into the curb
ing.
The other three victims at hospitals.
beside Lieut.. Marriott, were ali rest
inS well Saturday, and none OF their
hurts was considered serious,
Mrs, Pourron, wife Of Mai. Joseph
+. Pourron, Y. s. A., and their little
daughter, Helen, are in the BAPTIST
hospital Mrs, Rae Marriott, wife Of
Lieut.. Marriott, is with him in the
General hospital. Their conditions
were all reported good.
army car merely grazed, still is in the
police station on a charge Of man
slaughter for the death OF w, w, Hill,
OF the army car.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
CENTENARY COMMITTEE
GETS STATE CHARTER

Application for a charter for the
Memphis and Shelby County Centen-
airy Celebration, Inc, were filed with
the county register Saturday by E.. b,
Klewer in behalf of the celebrations
executive committee. The Incorporate
ors were b, 4. Bogy. executive chair
man; James H. Malone, H. r. Chears,
Walk c, Jones and George B. Coleman.
The charter sets forth that the pur-
pose Of the organization is ito arrange
for n carry out a public celebration
of the centennial anniversary Of the
founding of the city and the establish
ment of the county; the promotion OF
commerce, trade, agriculture. horticul-
ture, mechanical arts, historical knowl-
edge and education, and the arousing
Of public Interest" In local trade ia
c%ilities, educational advantages and his
toriCal matters"
Acceptance Of the charter as drawn
was acknowledged by members Of the
executive committee at a meeting In
the celebration headquarters, "a North
Second street, late Friday, when or
ganiZation for the celebration was
thoroughly discussed and steps taken to
put the movement actually on foot.
The celebration Is scheduled for May
2l-22-two days Of practically unllm-
tied festivities, the nature of which has
not been determined.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
MISSISSIPPI Y. M. C. A. IN
RECONSTRUCTION WORK

JACKSON, Miss, Feb. %. (Spl)-
Mississippi has been divided into eight
districts for carrying out the recon
struction program of the Y. M c, A.
working in cooperation with civic bod
les and with the returning soldier, not
for him"
Mis~sissipians, a pastor and prominent
lay delegate from each county. are at
tending the series of ten-day confer
ences being conducted by the "Y" at
Blue Ridge, N. c., for the training of
persons TO supervise the reconstruction
work. Some have already returned and
are planning at present the organiZa-
tion of their counties or districts. while
some are in attendance now and some
are yet to go.
The Y. N. C. A. in Mississippi Is
merely offering the use OF its splendidly
equipped executive force to bring all
agencies together for the soldiers good.
r. H.. Broome. former pastor Of a Chris
tian church at Corinth, Ii director for
the Third district, which Is composed
OF the following ten counties; Kinds.
Madison, Rankin, Yazoo, Warren,
Leake. jefferson, Simpson and Clai-
borne.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
OF BABYS BIRTH IN
1878 AFFECTS INCOME TAX.

come taxes is explained by the inter-
nal revenue bureau as follows:
IT you were entitled to any Of the
foregoing exemptions $4,000 for a sim
gle person; 1000 for a married person
or head Of a family and 5000 for each
additional dependent child during part
of the year only, you may claim as
many twelfths Of the exemptions stated
as there were months on such parts Of
the year: any part Of a month MAJ
be counted as a month"
This applies also to marriages and
divorce or death figures as inexorably
as marriages or births In counting the
income tax.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
POSTAL CLERKS CHARGED
WITH ENLIGHTENMENT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Feb; "a
Chester d, Baskin and Charles f. Rob
erts, OF Little Rock. postal clerks on
the Rock Island railroad, were arrested
by federal officers yesterday, charged
with having embezzled a registered
package containing $500 q. The pack
age was mailed Feb. Z from Wister,
Okla, to q bank at Hartford, Ark. The
mail pouch was missing when the train
reached Hartford. Later the pouch was
found beside the tracks. II had been
cut open and rifled, 1t was said that
Baskin and Roberts we're working on
the train from which the Pouch disap-
peared,
Both Baskln and Roberts waived ex-
animation and were Jailed In default
OF SIS, 900 bond.