A Story of Kaiser William.

Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 207, 18 June 1887, Page 3

A Story of Kaiser William.

One of the most; interesting anecdotes related of Emperor William is in regard to his early youth, and which seems to be little known. Since public gambling haa been forbidden by the law in Germany, the votaries of fortune from all Europe who used to fill the hotels of Ems, Baden, etc., have nocked to Monaco. The story runs that) Kaiser William, while still Crown Prince and a dashing young officer, entered the Cursaal at Ems, wearing an overcoat which concealed his brilliant uniform, and approaching the crowded table, placed thereon a coin of small value, about a dollar. With a contemptuous gesture the banker tossed the coin to the floor, with the remark, " For the croupier." Again the unknown gentleman threw down a coin and lost, the banker repeating his action and words, to the amusement of the other players. It was then, as now, the custom of the banks to set aside a certain sum each day and put up a notice of the amount, beyond which they could not play. If their losses amounted to this sum, the bank must close William glanced at this notice— 2oo,ooo francs— quietly remarking that he would play for the whole bank. ' ' Who are you ?" exclaimed the dealer with sudden respect. For reply, the future Emperor of Germany then opened his coat, displaying the imperial star upon his breast. The cards were dealt, the Prince won, and the bank was broken. Taking up the enormous wun he deliberately dashed it on the door, exclaiming, <( for the croupier S" Then turning on his heel, left the apartment.

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