TURKEY: Prohibition

Turkey is dry—like America.

At Brusa, Mustapha Kemal Pasha gave a party to celebrate his marriage. The guests assembled in a well-known French hotel celebrated for its wines; but there was nothing to drink—not until the proprietor discreetly mentioned to Kemal that the cellar was full. " Bring us up some of the best," said the host. " But, Sir, our cellar has been sealed by the gendarmes." " Ah! " said Mustapha, " tell them to unseal it! "

The next day headaches demanded more stimulant, and the seals were again removed to provide for Mustapha's merrymaking. The following morning the party staggered on its way to the capital leaving 72 " dead men " in the hotel—52 empty bottles of Bordeaux and 20 empty bottles of champagne.