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Evening star., 1919-03-07
314.W0 FRENCHMEN
MISSING" ON LISTS
Of This Number Hope for Tnfornaa-
tion Regarding 10000 Must
Be Abandoned.

PARIS, February % Correspond
ence of the Associated Press On
the casualty lists of the French army
the word missing" is written op-
posite the names or $4,000 men. In
yestigations which have been CON
Quoted have resulted in establishing
the fact that of this number all hope
for approximately 10000 must be
abandoned.
in these times of intense warfare
II is of course. possible for d man
to be literally blown TO atoms" but
a minute examina tion of no mans
land, ii is hoped. may still yield in
dications by which it is possible TO
the missing men.
An army of 1900 sezrchers will
subject all the trenches and dugoufs
along the whole battle line TO 4
most careful scrutiny Tor any cvi-
dence that may lead TO identifica
tion That this is no light task is
evident Nearly 1T,g5o square miles
of ground must be explored. In all
cases approaching definite identitica
ton a proper burial certificate VIII
be issued to the families of the fallen.
There is talk Of cemeteries being
laid out on the hattlefielGs, to be
"pIains of silence" Others prefer
that the fields should be planted with
trees to grow into mighty forests
as an everlasting monument to the
dead of the great war.
Evening star., 1919-03-07


the Navy casualties.
Army casualty lists released for
publication today contain 246 names,
divided as follows
Killed in action. n.-..-..-. 4
Died of wounds dS...........
Died of disease .'.......- '''
NGunied severely ..-.-., -
Died of accident and other
causes -...-- w
Wounded tdegree undeter-
nincdf '...'.''-..-- -
Slightly wounded .-.-''. AZ
Missing in action .,..-..,.. .
KILLED IN ACTION.
SMART, Edward C.. Hicksviiie' ONO
BENNETT. Herbert W. Cambridge, Mass.
C0RP0RAE:
sroFFFiA Charles. Bethlehem. Pa.
PRIVATE:
ROBERTS. Robert l., suwanee Ca
DIED FROM ACCIDENT AND OTHER CAUSES
PRIYATEs:
ALLEN Charles D. I.awreneeville' III.
BECK, Amos, Ford, Wash
RERG. lack Dangille. III.
R0SCo, Witt, Perth Amb0y. \. J.
BOWERS. Samuel M. Watauga Valley, Tenn.
BRANDT. George. Muscatine. Iowa
RRENSEN, William F.. Tamworth ~ ii.
RURNS. William L.. Forest City, Pa
CANNON. Antonio. philadelphia. Pa
CAUA!fANT Henry J., East st. L0His, III.
CUAT+VIN. Maldrpd, Ahbeville, la
CItSIMANO, frank New York. n y
FOSTER. Aaron, PittsYiew. Ala
KRITT Harry A, Baltimore. Md
0'KEEFE. Gnrrett l.. Springfield. Mass
TTNHERL.AKE, Eugene. Des MONIES. iowa
WHITE, Roy A. Centraiia, Wash
DIED OF DISEASE.
lIEuTENANT:
HUNTINGTON Merle W. Tucumcari. y, ii.
SERGEANT MAJOR;
GARRETT. Clinton H., Strickersvile. Pa
SERG EASTS:
EARrELI.E. PAM F.. Toledo. Ohio.
RoWDEN, David H., Detroit. Mich.
CRIHREN PATRICK H., ThomasyiHe. Ga
HAMILTON, Sam d., Sweet Water. Tex
INGRAM Milton T., Cedar Creek, Tex
KIDwELL, Allen L. Mrs. Emma kidweA,
silo Woodley road northwest, Washington
D c.
CoRPoRAIs:
cRAxDALL, Lynus a. Province of Quebec,
Canada
FRANCIS. Ralph w, Glen Cove. n. Y.
JACKSON, Leroy, rniontown, Pa.
JACKSON WILDER l., Salt Lake City, Utah.
MCCARTHY, Edward J.. spalding, Neh:
MURCHISoN. Warren r, Gainesville, Tex.
AfUscHENsKf Alexander A., Posen. Mich.
sAT2GER, Edward. Hoboken, n j.
STICKLES. Clarence l., LenoN. Mass.
BT7GLFR
IsENHART Jacob W. Pittsfeld. Mass:
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Americans Deserve Credit.

The part taken in this conflict by
our American troops was of the great
est value" declared the general. Our
soldiers did not of themselves win the
war, but certainly they We're the de-
Gliding factor. Sudden termination of
the struggle was due, primarily, to
the arrival of our troops in great
numbers, TO the fighting qualities they
displayed and to the vital points at
which their efforts Were directed.
THE I'd Army Corps, consisting of
the 27th and 30th divisions, cam
paigned entirely with the British,
and on Septembe 80 made the great
attack on the Hindenburg line. north
of St Quentin, where the canal OF
that name passes through a tunnel
for some four miles
This part of the Hindenburg line
was prepared for the very strongest
possible defense by the Germans. Its
strength cannot be appreciated ex-
cept by a personal Inspection. The
penetration of that line permitted the
whole Hindenburg system to he
turned. The advance of the troops
through it was headed toward Mau-
beuge and was of vital Importance
because directed toward the line of
communications which supplied the
main line of the German army in
Belgium.
Evening star., 1919-03-07
us. TROOPS DASH
DECIDING FACTOR"
Gen. Pierce Says Campaign
for St. Quentin Canal Broke
Hindenburg Line.
Rr fhn Assnciatnd presx

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March Initiative
and dash of American troops brigaded
with the British in the campaign
which began September 2a last for the
St Quentin canal and resulted in
breaking the Hindeuburg line We're
held to have been the deciding fac
tor in the war by Brig. Gen. Palmer
L. Pierce, commander of the saith
Brigade, a part of the 2tth Division.
in charge of the soldiers who arrived
yesterday on the Mauretania.
Gen. Pierce. formerly assistant to the
chief of staff at Washington, was
warm in his praise of the fighting of
the units from all the states. He said
the Germans now were commenting
on the wonderful new discipline
shown by the Americans. whom they
previously regarded, he said, as bush
wackerS"
Evening star., 1919-03-07
Only Typical Achievement.

This achievement of the I'd Army
Corps was only typical of what was
accomplished by other American
armies in other fields. The reason
it succeeded was due to the excellent
fighting quality of our soldiers. This
quality was manifestly owing to
their high ideals and was one of the
striking features of the war.
Our men have been uniformly in
spired by the loftiest motives, and
this has made up for any lack of
training or experience
Early in the war, Gen. Pierce said,
many casualties occurred as re-
suit Of the soldiers keeping together,
but as the fighting progressed they
learned 10 separate and better protect
themselves.
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FLINT. Tafher. togsnyilk. ia.
FOSTER Clarence, Hudson Falls. y. Y.
FRITZ. lalciph J.. New York n. Y
FUNkE, Herman H., uerkimer. Kan,
GAGE, Hardy, Buish, Miss.
a.sRDEId.A- .Iehn j.. Forest City. Pa.
GIDEON. Frank Il, oweushoro- Ky.
GDDnAkD. Harold ". tuey. Ill.
GRAaIM, Oscar H., iieimen. Wis
Z, REIN, james T.. Riehmond, Va.
Gt,AIE, Rociiii" ST. Bernard Parish La.
HODGE. John l.. Sedala, Mo.
iFEl. ISadorr. Agricola, Ga.
5AgkseT' saars ai Vi CAPE .., Charts; Mcb va
JENKINS. Henry. Warsaw, Va
ZONES, uscnr WayncSboro. Ga.
NELLY. Edmund, Piaquenine. La.
kNISII. Andrew. Shelton, Conn.
bARkIN Thomas M. OSiesby, Ill.
LINDGiiEN, Verpie T.. sodman. Iowa,
McHIiGH, Christopher. New York, J. Y.
MATHEWS, Jobn IL, Haynesbero. Ca
MITCHELL. Jnmes H., Cleveland, Tenn.
MURPHY. James J.. Jersey City, \. ].
NEIsff. Linn L.. Sioux Fails, * y.
QUINN, Leonard W. Metamoras. Pa.
RACEi. Carter C.. Lafton. va.
R.sTzEI, Harold J. F., BROOKLYN. \. Y.
RIESNER. William. st. l>oniS, Mo.
RIGGS, Harold, Utica. \. y
ROGERS. Waiter. knoxyi'e. Tenn.
ROSS Elmer, Marietta, ohio.
SCAsrILI4a, Alfredo Province ri Roma, Italy.
scHRAMM, Alfred J.. neiphos, ohio.
SHANNON. stephen, BROOKLYN. y, Y.
THOMPSON. Lee T.. Cameron, Tex
TODD lee, TriHbie. Tenn.
yERCH Carl H.. Killings. Mo.
WARD. Jim. Maud. Mis-
WARREN. Leonard Glen Park. y. I.
WATERBURY. joel y. Ganastota. y. Y.
WHIPPLE, Elmer t.. Lake City. MINI.
WILKINS. Thomas j., 81. Paul, MINI.
WERSDORFER, George H., thohal!s. Wash.
WOAACk, Roscoe. Hamburg, Ark.
YOUNG Waymon, Clsnton. Ala
ZURAlTIS, Jonas, Uakyilie, Conn.
WOUNDED (DEsREE UNDETERMINED,
PRIVATE:
HENRY. james w, Baltimore, Md
WOUNDED SEVERELY.
PRIVATE:
BOWMAN, Simon j.. Ciaudsville. Va.
The following cabied corrections are
issued as an appendix to the regular
Evening star., 1919-03-07
La Guardia Elected to Miles Camp

Representative FioreIIo II. La Guar
dia Of New York. who served in the
aviation service during the war over
seas with the~~rank of major, was
elected an honorary member of Net-
son y, Miles Camp, No. ]. United
Spanish War Veterans. Tuesday uieht
Maj. La Guardla with Commander Carr
\. Van Dyke of the national aSSocia-
zion. Will be guests Of honor at q
smoker to be given by the camp the
evening Of March u.
Evening star., 1919-03-07

MUSICIAN.
FRucHTMaN. Harry, New York. y. Z
MYERS. Roy r.. Winfield. Iowa
wAGoNERS:
DAVIS. Leon A.. Miami, Fla
GALLOWAY. JnisR IL, Dallas. Tex.
sCaNAIi.ER. Albert Sere Mile Road, Mich
WIND. Frank T., Hydro okls.
1oIN1, Curtis ~. Westeryiiie. Ohio.
BAIRD John j. Ginseng. Nv.
PRIpATfS:
BARNS, Edward ThraiI. Tex
BARRY. William f.. New York " T.
BENJAMIN. William r. Holden. Mo
KIsiIoP. Frank L.. Benton Harbor Mich.
ElAkELY, Herbert f., Louisville. ky.
Rotkh, Earnest f., 0kohoio S d
boYp, spurrier r.. purant. Okla.
BRADLEY. Edward J.. Orange, y. J.
FREEMAN. Joseph Nj. Detroit, Mich
BROWN. Lefoy.S., Lake City s. c.
"ADY, Leslie C., Cierement. \. II.
CHRISTENSEN. Andrew Whitcwood s D.
CARTER, Wilifanfu., Chicago. III.
DIED FROM WOUNDS.
LIEUTENANT:
HUNT Harry f., Manhattan, Kan
MAS ,,ENHrBER, Henry. C.. Ithaca, y, 7.
MECHANIC:
MAY. Fount. Calvert, Tex.
PRIVATES:
RRoDER, John V, New Haven Conn.
COLLIER. Howard, New York, y. Y.
FRIDDLE, ATyer. Thomasyiile Ala
GATRE1L, Clarence r., 81. Paul Mimi
kANApY, John W, Omaha H.
POWER. Patrick j.. Worcester, Mass.
DIED FROM AERoPLANE ACCIDENT.
SERGEANT:
O.sHAUGHNEssY, James J.. Chicago. H.
DIED FROM ACCIDENT AND OTHER CAUSES
SERGEANT:
R0FTNNU. Thomas Rochelle y Y
EGRPORALS
CHRISTENSEN. Fritz O., Racine. Wis.
MULLINS, Cornelius \. ST. Louis No.
DIED OF DISEASE.
PRTEATES:
CHAIRMAN VIII. Gary Ind.
COLEMAN, Ernest, Philadelphia. Ia.
CUISIT, Johnnie, Harris. Okla,
CUNNINGHAM, Floyd T.. Chapman. Kan.
bARBINTAN, Sisok H., Fresno, Cal.
DAVIS, 0iic, naryillc, La.
DoCHNEY, Frank n, sIahanoy City, Pa
Evening star., 1919-03-07
Iot1t i.

The above is the summary of cas-
ualties, including casualties reported
today Tho list includes those lost at
sea. also the total Marine Corps cas-
ualties to date. but does not include
the Navy casualties.
Army casualty lists released for
publication today contain 246 names,
1i,.ida1 - follow
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-11-14

result in the boosting Of prices
and consequent hardship and in
Justice to millions Of our people.
Still organized labor persisted IN
the plan Of looking out only for
number one, and finally Went u
the extraordinary length Of de
handing. in the mining industry,
q six-hou. day, a fve-day week,
and g 60 Der cent increase IN
wages, and then undertook to eli
force its demands by shutting
off the nations fuel supply, and
tying up all industry.
Surely the labor union leaders
were due for a sudden and Wig
orous awakening-and they got
that very thing when the Fen
eral Court at indianapolis issued
it's restraining order and follow
ed that by a command that the
strike order be withdrawn.
Patience and reason have
been exhausted and the time has
come when every class and fac
ton Of our people must be made
to realize, clearly and emphatic
ally, thai the purpose of the
American Nation is to promote
and protect the welfare Of our
whole citizenship; that the Will
of the majority is supreme: and
that every class, however large
or vell-organized or powerful il
may be, must obey the law.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-11-14
Chanbe-lain's Cough Remedy

y" not Imagine that because otIlet
cough medicines failed to give you
reilef that ii vii! be the same ~ita
Chamberlain : Cough Remedy. Bean
III mind that from i small beginning
TINS remedy has gained Il world wide
reputation and immense sale. 4 med
lcIhe must have exceptional merit ~
WIN esteem wherever it hecnme~
known. 1t only costs u qquarter
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-11-14
AN IMPERATIVE NECESSITY

AS Tie Commonwealth is hav
ing a large run Of advertising
and changes are made daily i'll
some Of the ads it has become
necessary to ask that all changes
be sent in the day before the in
sertion is needed. We ask this as
favor, but we also reserve toe
right to leave ads over until the
next day if they cannot be gotten
up in time for insertion.
Friday - November ID, 1918
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-11-14
Friday
LABOR UNION DISILLUgION
MENT.

One Of the most rellerka BIZ
things about the present indus
trial situation is the light which
has been thrown, by recent
events, upon the mental attitude
and processes Of the labor union
lists.
Only few months ago there
WAS Il widespread feeling
throughout the country that, in
some way or other-just how or
why ii would have been difficult
to cXplain-ol ganized iabo-
stood for and chamDioned the
interests Of the middle classes.
the so-called "common people. =
Recent events have, however.
brought about d complete disiI-
11lslonment, for now everybody
knows that the American labor
unions, as at present constituted.
stand for their members and for
their members alone.
TO many OF our people the first
clear view Of the situation came
when organized labor'S Plumb
pan was announced, with it's al
most unbelievably selfish provis
IONS Tor the purchase Of the rail
roads with the money of the
Whole American people and the
assignment Of these huge and
tremendously wholesale propar-
ties to the members of organized
labor for their special use and
benefit. The mere suggestion of
such a plan for the benefit of a
particular class al the expense
OF our whole people was enough
to Jar the nation into conscious
ness OF the fact that something
was radically wrong with pre-
conceived impressions about or
2anizel labor. But, when the la
Dor leaders, irlitated because
Congress and the general public
dtd not receive their railroad
plan with open arms, SUGGESTED
the possibility Of general strike
Tor the purpose Of forcing the
country to do their will in the
matter, there was sudden
awakening to the real meanino
and the dangers Of unbridled
>"it-contered lnionism.
Since that time have come the
many strikes, large and small
alike, for the boosting of wages
OF labor unionists and for the cut
ting down Of the hours of labor
and Of production, in utter disre.
gard Of the fact that. as pointed
out by President Wilson and
many others. such action wa,
directly contrary 10 the Lest IA
tcrcsts Of the country az, wa,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-11-14
DE- LUXE ELECTRO $1,000.

A Mea-cal home is a happy home. We
have instsilel at the residence Of Mr.
and Mrs. PAXTON Keel one of those
modern Pianos. They furnish 2 mean
% retirement to your home, that not
OIL, Eac1..t2tcs the education Of your
coildret hnt furnish an endless round
Of holesome entertainment for the en-
tire family.
THE LArTDES PIANO co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-11-14

FOR SALE-Ford Roadster in good
condition. Running works almost
new Tires good. A bargain for first
one With the cash. Scotland Neck
Motor Co., or Fl. E. Dodge. l0-13tf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-11-14

TO, tie buyers, the real builders Of wagons You cut
the fni Ok}y the Ct
strcon when you buy wagon Containing then-and
reuse 70 buy wagon that does rot We show you how
the 1hornl Wagon built Upon plain facts
we are willing to We believe the Inonhl way
would be yox, If you should build wagon
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-11-14

For and acs tough second growth highland hickory
sed For hubs and feloe the sturdy white oak
his wood grows the mountain side The ground hard
the Climate 1t has to fight for life has nearly twice
the strength of oak and hickory that grows under
Outdoors under shelter remains for three five years The
drleS giving 4 strength that's kin steel
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-02-20
IN DESPERATE STRAITS

In the early days of November last while the German
armistice delegation was on it's way to the headquarters
OF Field Marshal Foch there was at times a pretty wide
spread belief that that soldier would stipulate such terms
for a cessation of hostilities that Germany would feel in
honor bound to reject them. There were even a goodly
number Of individuals who offered all kinds of wagers
that the armistice commission would turn back without
accomplishing anything but an immediate renewal of
fighting. -
We are now told for the first time that all such wor-
ries were unnecessary. There were assurances from the
Allied capitals that Germany would accept anything"
but the general public, of course, had no way of knowing
exactly what the situation was, and therefore was
skeptical.
Matthias 11rzberger, the head OF. the German armi-
stice delegation who this week has had to defend himself
against attacks directed against him by members of the
national assembly at Weinar, reveals the fact that the
outcome of the delegations visit to Field Marshal Toch
was a foregone conclusion. All attempt, to obtain con-
cessions were CURLY and firmly met by the supreme COM
mander of the Allies who simply maintained that he was
not SUPPOSE 20 he wasting his time in negotiations but
only to sive a-de:s. 1t will be recalled that although
He'p Erzbersc- and his colleagues were empowered to
90 Whatever was necessary, they asked for permission to
communicate with their high command at Spa. and we
are now told that the officials there had asked the armi-
stice delegates to secure concessions on nine essential
points; it was very significantly added: Even if you
w AoS la obtaining lneSe concessions, sign the
arm;stice."
When this u read, and when the mind travels back
to last fall il s,ec~.nes clear that the logical moment for
the end of the va. had come. 1t was by no accident that
Germany on October 5 sent her request to President Will
son to ask the Allies for an armistice-it was simply a
matter of doing either that or be utterly crushed. The
military events during the month Of October and the first
part Of November were of such a character as to make
the entire German people dispirited and detected, and
TING explains why note after note announced that Ger
many would be willing to do anything that President Will
son wanted her to do. The morale of the army W gone
land the morale Of the nation practically existed no
more. The situation was desperate no matter how any
one looked at 1t. but the task was to keep up "a. bold
front Even such attempts failed-and Herr Erzberger
has now told US the reason. that if he could get some
sniider terms. It would be highly desirable. but il he could
not he should by all means SEQ to it that the truce articles
be signed.
TaNSHN&RM4 %EHy =E H&= 2
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-02-20
1Ynoneia.

I .u r ; , wis.y Van ;a lis !: about to give :
exclusive set in her luxurious little home
on Fifth Avenue. New York.
IN. partly to see Mr.. Norman Steele. but
" welcomed BY NcEy Van, Who after
wards learns that q Mr.. Rogers, a mil.
!ioneire. IL TO be brought to the party
by Mr.. Steele. Mr.. Rogers is unknown
TO Wick and her friends. and while her
friends are curious as to who and what
ne Is, Vtcky Nan rather resents his COM
Ing, for she said. Il choose my friends
Tor their character, not for their
At nearly midnight. Mr.. somers ar
all except Vicky Van. Who, displessed
with his manners. leaves the bridge
table rather huffily. She is followed BY
Mr.. Somers. Soon afterwards a cry was
heard. and the waiter, whitc-faced, and
stare-eyed, was seen in the hall doorway,
ana Mr.. .Sgfners wes, found on the aoor
or the dinfngroom. stabbed to the heart
-dead.> Nearly all the guests flew into
a panic n hurriedly leave, afraid ia
be mixed up in the matter. Mr.. Steele
and 7Vtcky Van could not be found. The
police arrive. -
The Italian. waiter Luigi is questioned
ne declares his innocence and asserts
mat ne heard a scream, went to the
and ;ns saw saw Miss vicky Van standing, look.
and making as III to pull out the Knife
her gown stained with blood. shf
hall" ~ '"s
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-02-20

you. can expect to be called on as Wit
nesses. II we ever get anything to
witness! I never saw such q case! No
|criminal 70 arrest, and nobody knows
Fthe victim! He must be from out OF
town. Wen nail Mr.. Steele tomor-
row, and begin to get somewhere.
Also we'll look up Miss Van Aliens
credits and business acquaintance. A
woman can't have lived two years in q
body know her antecedents and rela-
tives. I suppose Mi. Steele brought
his friend here, and then. when this
thing happened he was scared and
lit OUT"
Maybe Steele did the killing" sus-
mo-" disagreed Fem. II believe
that Dago walters yarn. cross
so, and I'm sure he's telling what he
saw. I'LL see Fraschini's head man
tomorrow-or, I suppose it's. tomor.
row, now-hello. who's that?" ,
Another policeman came In at the
street door.
whats up?" he said, looking
about in amazement. You here, Nh.
Fem? Lowney? What's doing?"
ficer on the beat.
Where you been?" asked the
coroner. Don't you know what has
happened"
mo; ever since midnight I been
handling a crowd at a fire a couple
blocks away. This is Miss Van Aliens
house."
Sure it is, and a friend Of hers
named Somers has been bumped off"
What? Killed."
That's it. What do you know of
! Miss Van Allen?"
Nothing, except that she lives
here. Quiet young lady. Nothin' to be
said about her. Who's the MANI"
Don't know, except named S6mers.
r. Sopers."
Never heard Of him. Where's
Miss Van Allen?"
skipped"
what! That little thoroughbred
can't be mixed up in a shootin'!!""
"He isn't shot. Stabbed. With
q kitchen knife"
Lets see him."
The ron and Ferrall went, to-
ward the dining room, and. on an ir.
resistible impulse of curiosity, I fol-
"Him!" exclaimed Ferrall, as he
caught sight of the dead mans
features. THAT amt no Somers.
That's. Randolph Schuyler"
What"
sure it is. Schuyler, the million
aire."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-02-20
ION THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE DANUBE

Some days ago it was pointed out in these columns
that the population of Berlin apparently considered the
returning German soldiers victors, judging from the en-
thusiasn showcred upon them. We now have a CORE
spending view of the sentiment of the Viennese popula-
ton. for j Journalist in the gay capital of Austria writes
that life goes on there as merrily as ever in the good old
days before the war.
The Vicnnesc do not exactly think that their soldiers
won the war, but they try very hard to forget that there
ever was any war, and seem to be deeply Indifferent to
the negotiations now going on for the purpose of adjust
ing all the difficulties which resulted from the war
brought about by the Austrian court and by Austrian
diplomacy.
We read that theaters are crowded, that Cafe Krantz
and Puchers tea garden are again popular resorts where
'haute monde as we'll as the "dcmi- monde finds a safe
and pleasant nook in which to forget the sordid worries
OF the age. On the floor above the fashionable Cafe
Atlantis the Italian military commission has established
aitss headquarters and displayed the Italian flag. The
merry guests who gather on the ground floor pay no at
tention to the fact that the victor's flag is unfurled above
their heads when they enter their favorite haunt, They
simply care not. 1t is not in the sanguine Austrian char
acter to remain distressed for many days at the time.
There is no boasting heard in the streets of Vienna-and'
no sensation of humility finds any expression. 1t seems
as though every Viennesc has firmly resolved to con-
dense life into a few fleeting minutes of passionate pleas
ure, and let the rest of the world take care of all troubles.
Kleinberg's Volksopera orchestra plays an enticing
waltz of Lehar or Strauss-and seriousness, sorrow, hui
miity are swept away in the mad currents Of pleasure
and enjoyment.
No one should take any offence at the adaptability
which the people Of Vienna show to the new conditions
of peace. In a way, their reconstruction period has been
completed, for they will not be consulted, anyhow. But
it would, undeniably, be more impressive to see at least
an indication of solemnity in a nation, or in a part of a
nation, which has just passed through it's supreme crisis
and come out vanquished.