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aeTwenty-two German parties were to have contested the elections on May 4; at the last moment there were 23 to enliven the proceedings.

The 23rd party is known as the Haeusserbund (Hausser League), taking its name from one Hausser who asseverates that his political co-workers are Nietzsche, Robespierre and Jesus Christ.

Haeusser is a wandering fanatic who arrived in Berlin soon after the War and announced himself as "the prophet of the millennium," "President of the United States of Europe" and "healer by the grace of God." He wanders all over Deutschland dressed in a scanty brown garment that leaves his legs bare.

About two years ago he hypnotized Fraeulein Pohl, daughter of Admiral von Pohl, and held her under his spell until a rival hypnotist jumped his claim and returned the girl to father. He was then put in a lunatic asylum, but later adjudged sane and released.

His political chances were not considered good.