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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
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RETURN TO REPUBLIC
Assoclnted Press servIce

Associated Press Service:
PARIS. Nov. % (Havas. French
nationals who have been carried off
by the Germans from French occu-
pied territory into Belgium. are con-
tinuing 10 return in large numbers
as additional Belgian territory IS
liberated. These refugees bring the
report that Capt Himmel of The
German army who had in charge at
Lille the work Of deporting men
and women OF that city. was badly
beaten by a Brussels crowd as the
German troops were Withdrawing.
HimmeI's clothes were torn To shreds
by the mobe and he escaped only
through the interference of the
police.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
Yanks At Head
of Processio
In Brussels

Associated Press Service
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY
OF OCCUPATION. Friday. Nov.
%. - American soldiers headed
the procession Of troops which
entered Brussels this morning
with King Albert. One battalion
of fine looking fellows from the
9tst division which comes from
coast states. was followed, by a
battery of artillery from the 53rd
brigade.
No finer troops marched
through Brussels today than the
Yankees. and none, except per
haps the Bclgians. were given a
hcartier welcome. These boys arc
fresh from the batticliclds, for
they are the troops which fought
50 brilliantly i'm the drive for
Audeuarde. just before the arm
isticc was signed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
POPE PREPA
WAR White BOOK
Will Concern VatiCan'S Work
During Struggle and
Religious Notes.

Associated IreSS service.
PARIS Nov. 23-The Vatican
correspondent of the Naples Mat
tino gives details Of the preparation
of a white book which is 10 he is
sued. The first Of the series Of doc
uments VII concern the death of
Archduke Franz Ferdinand (as-
sassinated at Sarejova. June. 1910.
These documents will be of capital
importance because they have TO do
with the preparation of the war and
the desperate efforts Of Pope Plus
y to prevent it,
The second will include the period
from October. 1914 TO March,
1917. from the election of Pope
Benedict TO the preparation Of his
famous peace note and will also con-
Germ the pontifical efforts in behalf
of the prisoners of war.
The third will run from March,
1917, to December, 1917, and will
deal specially with the peace note
and its consequences. II will include
letters OF the chiefs OF state and
other documents and will throw
light on Italy's actions and prove
the bad faith OF her enemies.
The fouI d Of the series Will be of
a particularly religious character.
The white book will be issued, II
is said by some, as soon as the peace
conference begins. Others assert
that il will be delayed until peace
has been signed and that IL will
contain a fifth part dealing with the
cOnference
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
GREFKs WELCOME ALLIES.

Associated Press Service.
WASHINGTON. Nov. % - A
Greek warship. which formed a part
OF the allied feet entering Constan-
tinople harbor after the Turkish
armistice was signed. was received
with enthusiasm BY the Greek pop
ulation Of the Turkish port. accord
ing 70 semi-etficisl dispatches re-
ceived here today. The allied naval
commander sent message TO the
Greek minister OF marine expressing
his thanks for the assistance Of the
Creeks
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
WILSON WILL
SAIL IN TWO
WEEKS time
Personnel of u. S. Commission
is Not COmpIete-Appoint
Lansing and Several of
the Secretaries.
Press Service

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-With
Prest Wilson expected to sail for
France within less than two weeks.
so far as can be gathered the per-
sonnel Of the American commission
which - to represent this country
at the peace conference is not COM
plete, even IS 10 its principals This
is believed TO be the explanation of
the delay in making public an
nouncement of the names of the
commissioners, which the recent
white house statement said would
be made presently"
Meanwhile attention is being Civ
en- TO the selection of the secretar-
ies and sttaches Of the American
mission and 10 the collection of the
large quantity of historical and legal
data thac will be required The
nearest parallel to the approac ching
conference probably is to be found
in the famous conference at Vienna
of 1S4S. which gathered TO rearrange
the map OF Europe following Na-
I pcleons downfall. Accordingly ear
nest study is being given to the pre-
] liminaries leading up 10 that con
ference ard to it's detailed proceed
ings as far as these have been pre-
served.
Former Conferences.
The two Hague conferences of
1879 and 1907 also detailed methods
OF procedure and a wealth OF sub
} jects regarding the ideal relation
ship of the community OF states that
would be of assistance in arranging
the program of proceedings at YER
sailles For their special guidance
the American commissioners will
have at hand a vast amount Of in
forma ton regarding the smaller na-
tionalitiss Of Europe; the arbitrary
divisions which have been made on
the continent in defiance Of racial
ties and natural affiliations for pure
ly political reasons. and the latest
conceptions Of the present desires
of the oppressed races all represent
ing the results Of close study by
some Of Americas most eminent
university men. directed by Col.
House.
The American commissioners in
addition will have the benefit OF ex-
ceedingly detailed and definite in
structions on every conceivable
/ point. These instructions are believed
/ TO be in preparation now by state
department officials.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
CLEMENCEAU TO VISIT
LONDON AT EARLY DATE
Associated Press Service /:

ASSOrlHteu Iress SerVlCe.
PARIS. Nov 22.-Premier Clem-
enceau was reported early today to
have gone TO London, but he is still
in Paris. a semi-Oficial note pub
hshed this evening in the Temps eX-
plains that Premier Lloyd George
has invited VI. Clemenceau 20 visit
London and that the French premier
has accepted in principle. though the
date has not vet been fixed. The
premier certainly will not go to Lon
don. II Is added before King George
and Queen Mary have made their
intended visit 10 Paris at the end
OF this month
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
DANISH PRINCE SAILS
FOR ENGLISH PORT

Associated Press Service:
NEW YORK, Nov -3.-Prince
Alel of Denmark. who has been i'm
the United states for about SIX
weeks. sailed today for ENGLAND on
the Cunard liner Orduna. Prince
Axel. who is "a captain in the Danish
navy, and in the Danish aviation
corps. came 20 this country from
France, where he spent several
months as a neutral observer 20 the
battle front. While here he was the
guest Of the United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
PADEREWSKI SAILS FOR
EUROPE TO AID POLISH
Associated Press Service

Associated Press Service.
NEW YORK. Nov. 2S.-PoSsessed q
OF power of attorney TO act on be-
half Of the various Polish commit
tees IN the United States. Ignace
Paderewski sailed for Europe today
20 further the interests OF his COM
patriots I'm the pending political de-
telopments.
Tn Paris the noted pianist plans
TO confer with the Polish national
committee, which has been recogniz-
cd by the allies. and viii visit Lon
don and Rome and perhaps repre-
sent Poland during the peace con
ferences.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS
DECREASE IN OCTOBER
Assoclated 20 servlce

Associated Press Service:
WASHINGTON. Nov 23.-Both
imports and exports decreased in
October as compared with preced-
Ing months OF this year. Figures
made public today by the bureau Of
foreign and domestic commerce
show October imports valued at
$4,000. 900 against 1852. 100000 in
September and S221.0OO. 900 in Cc-
tober. 1917. Exports aggregated
$500. 900 compared with $3.50.
100000 in September OF this year
and s542. 100000 in October. 1917.
For the 10 months ending with
October imports were S2.569. 100000
against s2.5O4. 900. 600 in 1917. For
the same period exports were s5
063. .0OO.O as compared with
S5.146.0OO,OOO for the same period
last year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24

rTo+4f Ar1ar-ffar, D, lse -.rf. Tffoes fo N-cfr
H. "heh hoSl'li'les ceased were
256,117 This includes Gen. March
said killed and died of wounds.
5io5 30 ,i-,..- ,....-,.....te..s s,..,,..
wounded prisoners ana missing
3Stu Indiana Company.
The divisions which Gen March
..t5 t,,-, ..,,.- 4..t-.,....5 t... CO.,
IefshlAS 20 return as soon as the
S'lN ana Wouhued nave oeeh moved
lo lHe 1Hl.tu states are,
\alloiial sHaro' lhlI ly-llisl
Georgia. Alabama and tiorlda)
o4th '\eofaska. iowa, south Daho-
"a and Minnesota 5eth 'lnd1ana,
Kentucky and Wes' virginia. ana
a9th tArkansas' MISSISSIPPI ana
LOUISIANA
National army seventy sixth
'New England H4th 'Nentucky'
lnolana ana southern liilhols) Nolh
tNorthern Illinois, including Chlca-
so) and Htth 'Arkahsas' LOUISIANA
Mississippi and southern Alabama J..
The coast artillery regiments 10
be returned as soon as possible were
announced as the f6th, 4lth. 4Sth.
49th. 5oth, '5rd, f4th and 18TH
The TWO Held artillery nrlEades 10
be brought home are the 63th and
the l63rd. Eighty-twc aero squad
rnns, llth construction companies
and several special units from Eng
land VIII Ep brought nome as soon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
O0U8LE-HEAOER FOR
BENEFIT OF u. w. w,
Associated Press Service

Associated Press Service
NEW YORK. Nov. 23.-In
double header football game here
today for the benefit Of the United
War Work campaign. the Princeton
Aviators defeated the Harvard
Radios. % TO Q, and Granite State
receiving ship won from Newport
Naval Training station : 10 S.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
SUB WHICH OPERATED
NEAR u. S. SURRENOERS
Associated Press service

Associated Press Service
LONDON. NCv. -3.-AmonE the
German submarines surrendered no
Harwich Friday was one shat had
operated off the American coast Ae-
cording 90 the statement Of the
su0-lieutenant in command this
su5marine sank 10000 tons of Am
erican shipping. she b. big pow
erful boat and carried foIty-tW5
mines and twenty -t&O torpedoes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
DEMOBIL LIzATION TO
Be FASTENED; TOTAL
CASUALTIES 236,117

Included the 38th DIVISION consisting of national guards
men from Indiana Kentucky and Virginia ordered home from
by Gen PerShng nearly 500 South Bend men,
comprising Co.. Headquarters Co. and the Supply Co.
These included n the 18TH field artillery and
stationed at Camp Shelby Miss until they trans
ported about months ago The South Bend and
ST. Joseph county composed almost entirely this regi
ment The left South Bend for Camp Shelby Aug. S.
1917, under command of Col George w. Freyermuth
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
RAIL FUTURE
DISCUSSION
is UP AGAIN
MCAdoo'S Resignation Causes
Consideration of Issue IN
Washington Which Has
Remained Dormant.

Associated Press Service
WASHINGTON. Nor 2e-Wu-
lam C. McAdoo's resignation as head
of the treasury and railroad admin
istrauon precipiated discussion toe
day Of the future status Of railroads.
an issue which had been somewhat
dormant up 20 the present. Indi-
cations were that result of his
retirement would zoe 90 throw into
congress and into public discussion
much sooner than otherwise the is-
sue Of whether government opera
tions is TO continue indefinitely
whether this VIII be extended 20 gov-
ernment ownership or whether the
roads viii be restored 20 private
management with some sort OF fed-
eral revision to permit their COM
unued pooling and unified opera
ton.
Speculation as to- Mr. McAdoo's
successors. however took equal rank
with the discussion or the fu-urs
policy toward the railroads
Class May BE secretary.
For the position as secretary of|
the treasury. Rep Carter Glass or
Virginia. chairman of the house
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-24
seo.IateI - servll.e !.

WASHINGTON Nov. Standardization of the American
eNPeditonay forces already in progress with the
homeward of sick and wounded will he haSened bv the
at early date of eight divisions of national guard and
onal army troops eight regiments of coast artillery and two
brgadeS of field artillery. This made
by Gen March, chief of staff receipt OF dispatches from Gen
PerShng.
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CONTINUED oN PACE FoURJ
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
Or. DOYLE JOINS ARMY

DIR. Geo. +. Doyle, Of Winchester,
has made application for entrance
into the medical department of the
U. S. Army. DIR. Doyle is an eye,
ear, nose and throat specialist and
formerly resided in Philadelphia,
but has been making his home in
Winchester for the past several
years and has built up quite lu-
crative practice. DR.. Doyle married
Miss Anna Laura Drake, Of this
city and is well known .here where
he has many friends who will be in
terested in the above announce
ment.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
HAVE MARROW ESCAPE

Mr.. VIM. BIevins accompanied by
his wife and three children motored
to the country Sunday evening to
visit his brother and it was neces-
sary to cross the railroad before en-
tering the farm gate he slowed down
his. machine and sent his son ahead
to open the gate and look for the
train, and the little boy. crossed the
track and opened the gate. NOT
hearing or seeing an approaching
train Mr.. Blevins had run the car
nearly on the track when passenger
train No. "a loomed suddenly a few
yards from them. He called to his
wife to jump and grabbing one or
his children he Jumped in the oppo-
site direction and fortunately all
managed to get out before the train
reached them. Mr.. Blevins says he
thinks the step on one of the cars
caught in the front spring of the
machine as the car was jerked to
one side and completely demolished.
Mr. Blevins who is manager of
the Kentucky Utilities Company
here has many friends who viii re-
gret to learn of the accident but
who will rejoice that he and his
family escaped with their lives.
W. S. s.
Kool Kloth Suits that Suit Every
body.
r. T. PINCH g. 20
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
CATTLE SALES

The following sales of cattle to
A. r. Turley and R. r. Crouch
have been reported: VIM. johnson,
IL head of 1850 ID. cattle at &c. !;
Robert Barley, 35 head of 1150 ID.
cattle at 10c.; VIM. Marshall, 40
head of 1000 ID. cattle at 10c.; Will
Ed. Jones, IL head of LOO ID. cat
tie at lie; William Jones, 81 head
of LOO ID. cattle at H.; Mike Will
son, 25 head of 1850 ID. cattle at
912c. All sales for September de-
livery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
AMERICA

Rabbi Abba Silver Cleveland Ohio, native of Russia, recently
beautiful tributes America have
read. 1t follows:
"God built continent of glory and filled it with treasures untold
He studded it with sweowng fountains and traced it with long,
winding He carpeted it with ofong plains and coumned
laundering planted
and filled them with song.
peoples summoned bavest
the ends of the EARTH each bearing
The adventure in their and in their hearts
the glory of hope
"And of the bounty of the earth and the labor of Of
longing prayers memory
of the world God fashioned nation in love- blessed with
sublime called it America"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
MRS. WHITE DEAD

Mrs. Margaret White, widow,
age 81 years, died at her home on
Holt Avenue in this city Saturday
afternoon after an illness Of ten
weeks. Deceased, some months 'ago
had an attack of appendicitis and
complications arose after the opc-
ration from which she died. De-
ceased was member Of the Chris
tan church of this oity and was
greatly admired by all who knew
her for many traits of character.
Funeral services were conducted
Monday afternoon at the residence
by Rev. Clyde Darsie with burial in
Machpelah Cemetery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
RATES INCREASED

The new railroad increase in
fares went into effect yesterday,
and it now costs 3 cent per mile
where formerly we paid 212 cents.
There is no reduction made for
books and all Pullman fares
have been increased p cent per
mile The price of berths and chairs
in Pullman cars will remain the
same for the present.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
A GREAT PICTURE

BETSY Ross" will be the attrae-
ton at the Liberty Theater in a re-
turn engagement on Friday, June
14th. This is a great picture and
everyone that saw it when it was
here a short time ago are loud in
their praise of same. Ask some one
who has seen it, and then come and
see the second best film that was
ever made.
w. S. s.
Boys Palm Beach suits at 5000,
rare bargain.
R. E. PUNCH & co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
NEW TAX COMMISSIONERS

Mr.. Harry +. Howell has quail
fled as County Tax Commissioner
for Montgomery county. lie was ell
ected Assessor, but the last legis-
lature abolished that office and sub
stituted therefor the office of Coun-
ty Tax Commissioner. Mr.. Howell
executed bond in the sum of $1,000
with Mr.. r. G. Howell, as surety.
Under the present revenue law,
Mr.. Howell will begin taking the
Of the county July list.
w. S. s.
Ladies, we wish to call your spec
Ial attention TO our magnificent
line of fine hosiery.
r.. Il. PUNCH & co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
TO THE CITIZENS OF MT.
STERLING

The time of the year has arrived
when weeds and filth Of all kinds,
have become a nuisance and a men
ace to the happiness and the health
of our little city, in which we are
all so much interested, and for
which we are sending our nOblest
and our best cover there" and now
the Health Department is asking
you to do your mite to preserve the
health End happiness Of those they
leave behind them, by cutting every
weed on your premises, and remOv-
ing all other garbage, at once. If
you are patriotic, show it by putting
your home in as sanitary condition
as possible. This means you, every
citizen in this city is expected to
respond to this call.
Most Respectfully,
HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
By Health Officer.
Nv. S. S..
Mems Panama Sailors, some
thing nifty.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
w. s. s.

We are prepared to frame pic
lures the same day order is given
a pleasing assortment of frames to
select from. w. A. Sutton & Son.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11

Pictures framed the same day or
der is left-a beautiful line of frames
to select from. w. A. Sntton & Son.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
JOINS MARINES

Two local boys, James Greer and
William z. Bridges joined the Ma
rines at Lexington yesterday and
will enter the service within the next
few days.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
Mr.. HOPKINS DEAD

Hon. Frank A. Hopkins, of Pres
tonsburg, who served as Congress
man three times from this district
many years ago, died at his home
last Thursday. Mr.. Hopkins had
many friends here who will regret
to learn of his death.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
For Sale, Cheap

, Ford Roadster, Chevrolet 5 pas
senger and Overland rs. Can be
bought worth the money. See me
quick. L. f. Griggs.
w. S. S..
Mems Panama Sailors, some
thing nifty.
r. E. PUNCH & co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
APPOINTED DEPUTY
THE FAIR.

Miss Fannie Maybeth Pinney has
been appointed Deputy Food Adj
ministrator for Montgomery county
and has opened up an office in the
Rogers building on Court street
where she Will be pleased to give
any information that may be desir-
ed regarding food regulations and
the rules governing same promul-
gated by the government.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11

Have received a car Of stone jars
all sizes, l to 10 gallons. Crooks 12
and / gallon.
THE FAIR.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11

Mems hosiery, the most complete
line in the city. See our line sure.
r. f. PUNCH & co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
HON. WILLIAM J. FIELDS

William Fields of Carter county, authorizes
candidacy election Congress- from this the Ninth Congress
district subject action of his fellow Democrats at the primary
August 3rd 1918.
number of and his
well readers In all matters relating to the
President and done all he could uphold
his hands Unlike members he has not spent his time RUNNING
the job" minute of his time
this
Those who have made good Congress should be
should be glad
reelected without opposition from
worthy of public confidence and support submit his
candidacy to Democrats of the district.
told upon depart
Zachary Taylor, IF fight fight like hell" express
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
w. S. s.

We are prepared to frame pic
lures the same day order is given
a pleasing assortment of frames to
select from. w. A. Sutton & Son.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
ADOPT FRENCH ORPHAN

The young ladies of the Junior
Woman's Club have adopted a little
French orphan. 1t is understood
that the entire expense of keeping
the little tot will be bourne by the
club. This is a most worthy charity
and should be commended by all.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
w. .. -
FORMER VICE-PRESIDENT
DEAD

Charles w. Fairbanks, former
Vice President under President
Roosevelt, died at his home in Indi-
ana last Tuesday night. Mr.. Fair
banks was the running mate of
Chas. E. Hughes in the last national
election and was one of the strong
est men in the Republican party.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11

Those extra light Bankoks and
Leghorns for summer.
r. E. PUNCH & co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
ated by the government.


Pictures framed the same day or
der is left-a beautiful line of frames
10 select from. w. A. Sntton & Son.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11

Those extra light Bankoks and
Leghorns for summer.
r. f. PUNCH & co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11

We have a splendid line Of child
ren's low shoes that are sure to
please.
R. E. PUNCH & co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11

Stray d-Three- year-old bay
horse, spot in forehead, from my
place on Levee pike Saturday morn
ing. Phone SOB.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11

Ladies we have just received a
fine line of white canvas pumps, in
all sizes and widths. Come in while
this line is complete.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11
STONE WARE

r. f. PUNCH & co.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-06-11

Kool Kloth Suits that Suit Every
body.
r. r. PUNCH & co.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-22


con- ne speaker = 4 'a"ler o'
markea a1lill> ana Is past president
ol 'he hamilton OI0o. lnteaEo S 10"
eFlul Repoolieah orSahi1auoh
beglnnns his jaik with Unity Is
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peahtf sald ~ pdfl
It nltF Is the "aieA"ofd OF the
noun Today unity is the highest
iorm ol palHotso
"'i l'tiolA ~ iII' N'l'i'I' ""i''
holds the national edihce together.