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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
POOR MANS MOTOR CAR
IN BRITAIN COSTS $3.50
Can Do IS Miles an Hour and
Climb Hills on 8 Fl. p.

Special Gable Despatch to TIE HERALD
Copyright, 1920, by THE New York HERALD.
LONDON, Oct. AT the time when
automobile factories in Great Britain are
shutting part of their works and in some
cases closing entirely. owing to the
slackness of trade and the falling off in
demand owing to the Government in
creasing the amount Of tax on cars, it
is a bit ironical to proclaim the arrival
Of the poor mans car, but it is never
theless a fact
The Garden Company of Ascot has
placed on the market a two-seated car
at the low selling price of f100, equal
at to-day's rate of exchange in United
States currency, to $3.50. This is less
than half the price OF a side car COM
bination of the same power. and sos
cheaper than n solo motor bicycle of half
the power. The body gives ample room
for two adults. and there would be no
difficulty in carrying a child or two.
1t is asserted that the car can easily
do forty-five miles an hour, and climb
any hill. The car Is entirely unconven-
tIonal Capt. Garden, the designer, has
aimed at the ideal simplicity. In order
to avoid complication of belt chain, or
friction transmission, he has put the
eight horse power two stroke twin en-
sine at the back instead of the front.
and made the main shaft serve the dou-
bic purpose OF being shaft and axle in
one.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
SPANISH AUTHORS ORGANIZE.
High Price of Paper Forces Them
TO Take Action.

MADRID. Oct. Spanish authors and
translators have taken steps to form an
organization for the defence of their in
terests. They have been moved TO take
this step by the high price OF paper.
which makes publishers hesitate about
publishing new books Many OF the
leading authors OF Spain have promised
to Join. In the appeal 10 authors 60
Join the proposed society. the promoters
Of the organization say:
Authors OF Spain to-day possess
neither independence nor money Their
lot has been very difficult. owing to the
fact that 20 per cent. OF the population
Of Spain IL unable to read. IT has now
become insupportable in consequence of
the high price of paper. which makes
new publications rare"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
FOUR BODIES IN SEA :
IDENTIFIED AS GREEKS
Father, Mother and TWo
Daughters the Victims.

Special cable Despatch 20 THE HrnaLp.
Copyright, 1870, by the New YosK HERALD
PARIS, oct 1.-The mystery sur
rounding the identity OF the four bod
les which were found Off Cherbourg has
been partially unravelled by the dis
covery Of a bag containing fragments
Of their passports, showing that the VIC
tins were George y. Moscos. his wife
and two daughters. 1phigenia and
Pcrsephone. natives OF Athens and who
were said to have lived in the United
states for several years. The girls
were students at the American College
I'm smyrna
The police have discarded the theory
OF foul play. as large sums OF money
were found on the bodies, beside Elgin
watches. which caused the police to be-
lieve they were Americans
1t has been ascertained that Moscos
speculated In railroad stocks. oil and
footstuffs and II was suggested that he
may have lost heavily. became despon-
dent and threw his wife and daughters
into the sea. afterward killing him
self.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
ANAT0LE FRANCE
STARTS NEW LIFE
At Age of 20 About to Marry
and Begin Articles Favor
ing Sovietism.

Special Cable Despatch to THE HERALD.
Copyright, 1920. by THE NEW YORK HERALD.
PARIS, Oct. AT the age of 70 years
Anatole France. the author, whose en-
gagement to marry Mile. Emma La
Prevotte has just been announced, says
he is now ready to undertake his life
work, which is to make a home for his
wife and to advance the principles OF
Sovietism, of which he Is leading ad-
vocate here.
NJ France, whose real name is
jacques Thibault, has been writing for
half century, contributing many
poems, articles and criticisms to lead
ing French magazines and journals
many of which are famous Added to
this long list is his novel, lie Crime de
Sylvestre Bonnard," which has been
translated into many languages and
which added no little to his fame How
ever he now indicates that this was not
his life work. but, instead, after reach
ing the age when most men would seek
repcse and the enjoyment of fame sc
Justly won, he now intends to set out
on a more active life and in a really Sc
rious fashion undertake that which Is
to him of paramount Importance
A week ago men and women in many
lands were grieved at reports that Ana
TOTE rance was UyllS az illS NculilA y
home near here. The French press was
filled with eulogies Of him and his great
work Then, fast on the heels of this
report of his last illness, came the an
nouncement that he woulu marry Mile
Prevotte. he having fully recovered from
his Illness.
Mile. Prevotte is forty years his
Junior. They became acquainted in con-
nection with his work and later she
aided him in the arrangement of his
manuscripts. This friendship rpened
into n romance. The witnesses at their
wedding will be NJ. Frances physician
and his editor. The wedding will take
place about the middle of this month.
According to reports this is not NJ.
Frances first romance. About ten years
ago ii was reported that he would marry
Mile. Brindeau, popular actress. whom
he met while returning to France from
a trip to Buenos Aires. Later 1t was
said that their engagement had been
broken. The name of Nine. Caillovet
was mentioned in connection with the
breaking of the engagement. reports say
il g that NJ. France was indebted TO her
for substantial aid while he was strug-
Cling for recognition.
Anatole France is descended from one
of the most notable Jewish families OF
Paris. His chief work. lie Crime de
Sylvestre Bonnard," was published In
1881. One of the English translations
was by Lafcadio Hearn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
IN
FRENCH SLUMP
Chassis Costs as Much as
Apartment House Be-
fore the War.
PETROL 800 P. c. HIGHER
President of Manufacturers
Syndicate Wants Ameri-
can Cars Barred,
300 P. c. HIGHER

Special Cqble Despatch TO THE HERALD
Copyright, 1920, by THE New York HERALD
PARIS, Oct. "A temporary inter-
diction by the French Government OF
the importation of American automo-
biles in order to solve what is admitted
here to be crisis in the French auto
mobile industry is being urged by
Baron Paiet, president of the syndicate
Of automobile manufacturers in this
country. M. Paiet's colleagues proph-
esy that If this is done the United
States will retaliate by not permitting
French automobile chassis to enter
America.
''We will have to proceed most
prudently," his colleagues say, "or we
will lose the benefit of our exporta'
tons, which are admitted to be the
basis Of European recovery from the
war"
The manufacturers explanation of the
crisis provides an interesting economic
study. The price of raw materials Ia
Dor advertising and sales management
have increased since the armistice tc
such a point that buyers frequently re-
fuse to carry out contracts with dealers
Keep my deposit. but keep the ma
chine, too" is not an unfamiliar retort
when a buyer who has made deposit
on the purchase price of an automo'
bile is told that the price OF the motor
car has gone up another 10 per cent
A bare chassis to-day costs 10000
fraics, which was the price before the
war of small sized apartment build
ing in Paris. The price of petrol has
advanced 800 per cent. and lubricants
likewise are sky high while tires cost
three times what they did before the war
Formerly a garage charged fifty francs
a week for taking care of motor car
but now 900 francs a week is the cheap
est price for this service
Considering all charges. everything is
against automobiles growing In popu
larity in France, and the industry viii
remain at a standstill unless some
thing Is done soon, NJ. Pallet says.
The economic effect of this condition
becomes more apparent when 1t is re-
membered that the automobile industry
in France provides employment for q
quarter Of a million workers, who. de-
spite the fact that they are gettine
higher wages than ever before, still com
plain that they are not paid enough te
meet the high cost Of living.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
STUDENT SAVES MONEY
TOURING BATTLE ZONE
One-fifth of Original Capital
of $3.50 Remains.

Special Gable Despatch TO THE HERALp.
Copyright, 1890, bp THE NEW YoRK HERALD.
SOUTHAMPTON, Oct. al. II. Bradley.
Harvard University student, and
whose home is in Toledo Ohio. is here
endeavoring to reach the United States
after a visit made to the battlefields Of
Europe and to England and Scotland
under unusual conditions.
Bradley determined to pass his sum-
mer vacation in Europe but had only
$3.50 TO spend. He signed as trimmer
aboard the steamship Imperator OF the
Cunard line. in New York. and reached
Southampton. From there he bicycled
to London, where he purchased ticket
to the battlefields OF France and Bel
GUM and return to London.
When he returned to London after
seeing the battlefields he went on a cy-
cling tour of Scotland as far az Perth.
always stopping at the cheapest hotels
and lodging houses In order TO conserve
his small supply of cash. Now he has
returned to Southampton to obtain pas
sage back to the United States TO con-
tinue his studies. He still has one-fifth
of his original bankroll left.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
EXPORT BAN Is BLOW
TO PARIS ART WORLD
French Dealers Threaten to
CurtaiI Business Unless
Order Is Modified.

Special Cable Despatch to THE HERALD.
Copyright 1920. bv THE New York HERALD.
PARIS, Oct. Paris will cease TO be
the worlds art centre unless the Gov
ernment's decree prohibiting the exporta-
ton of art works is abrogated says
Jacques Seigmann, the New York and
Paris art dealer. Unless the decree is
repealed French art firms will close their
branches in New York, he declared.
1T is a regrettable fact that several
of the most important art firms are ar
ranging 70 close their New York
branches. Notwithstanding that they
carry on a propaganda for France which
should not be gnored," he continued.
However, the new law is guillotining
arr commerce, and within two years
French art dealers will only be able to
export works originating outside or
France. with double the present fees for
packing, and meanwhile running great
risk of deterioration. Moreover. the
value of art objects now In France VIII
decrease. because no one will buy them,
fearing they will be unable to take them
out of the country.
Much is being said about frauds. but
honest merchants will not stoop TO such
practices and will prefer to shut down
their business entirely"
Mr.. Seligmann Is leading campaign
here to induce the Ministry OF Fine Arts
TO accept revision of the decree and
agree TO a tax of 25 per cent. OF the
value OF the art object which is TO be
exported lie has assured the Govern
ment on behalf of the leading syndicates
that the art dealers will be only too will
ing to subscribe in this way toward
Frances financial rehabilitation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
BERLIN SCENTS
PLOT BY FRANCE
TO OCCUPY RUHR
With Access to Great Coal
Fields Would Compete
With British Trade.
PRETEXT BEING SOUGHT
DR.. SimOns, German Foreign
Minister, Chief Obstacle, Ac-
cused Of BOlshevism.
PRETEXT BEING SOUGHT
BY RAYMOND SWING.

A'dU Correspondent OF THE HERALD.
Copyright, 1920, on THE New York HERALD.
BERLIN, Oct. 1.-The Grena6oten, a
weekly magazine published here, prints
an article in which it says it has re-
liable authority for stating that Presi-
dent Millerand of France is resolved
by hook or crook to occupy the Ruhr
region, Germany's great coal produc-
ing and industrial centre, not later than
the end of November. 1t declares that
France is we'll aware England opposes
such a scheme because with Ruhr coal
in French hands the French would be
able to compete seriously with the
Cardiff production.
The Versailles treaty, it adds. offers
sufficient possibilities for President
Milerand to invent pretext for this
Ruhr occupation. 4,-E a.r =,
But the greatest obstacle in Presi-
dent Millerand's way. II continues, Is
DR.. Walter Simons. German Foreign
Minister, whose diplomatic ability is such
that he has always been able to frus-
trate French efforts in this direction by
removing the pretext.
A newly found instrument. the Grens-
botem declares, to perform this difficult
task is a well known Russian agent
named Burtzeff. who accused DR.. Simons
of being a Bolshevist and of conspirlng
with the Russian Soviet authorities In
Moscow and with responsibility tor the
escape of Enver Pasha from Berlin 70
Moscow Burtzeff has just returned TO
Paris from Berlin with documents pur-
porting to seriously compromise DR..
Simons.
Germany Is in no hurry to become a
member of the League of Nations. Baron
Prittwitz, a representative of the Ger
man Foreign Office, told German pac-
fists in their annual meeting In Bruins
wick. He explained that the German
Government had never received any OFF,
cial knowledge of any steps by the En-
tente Allies to admit Germany to MEM
bership in the league.
However, he added. the Government
must expect to be confronted with the
question of league membership. but has
no pressing reasons to hurry a decision
in this matter while war is being waged
in the immediate neighborhood OF her
frontiers.
If the time arrives for Germany to
enter the league. he said. she will ask
for reform in the society of nations
which. he declared. was wrongly or
ganized.
Up to this time. he said. Germany has
had only sad experience in connection
with her appeals to the league. He
cited Eupen and Malmedy. which were
annexed by Germany but returned 20
Belgium on January 10 under the terms
of the Treaty of Versailles.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
MARRIED LIES BIG
DANGER IN TENTH YEAR
Old Theory of First Year
Killed by Statistics.

Special Gable Despatch TO THE HERALD.
Copyright, 1890, 0y THE New YORK HERALD.
LONDON, Oct. 2.--The old theory that
the first year of married life is the most
dangerous in so far as divorce is con-
cerned has just been relegated to the
discard and statisticlans now extend
the 'dangerous'' period TO ten whole
years-from the tenth to the twentieth
year of married life.
eve find that the biggest total OF di-
vorces occurs between the tenth and
twentieth year of marriage" an official
OF the Divorce Law Reform Union said
yesterday. THE next highest Is be-
tween fifth and tenth year, and so on
down the scale. There Is a big drop after
the twentieth year. not many couples
seeking divorce after that time
Nine Albanesi, the novelist, placed
the danger period between the seventh
and tenth year of married life. She de-
clared that children were necessary to
the happiness OF the home, keeping par
ents together.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
NOTED ONES DIE IN
BERLIN CRIME WAVE
Woman Member of Diet Fol
lows Actress, Lawyer and
Merchant.

Special cable Despatch to THE HERALD.
Copyright, 1920. by THE NEW YoRK HERALD.
BERLIN. oct. with the murder of
Frau Therse Escholz, a member of the
Prussian Diet. the crime wave appears
to have reached It's crets in Germany.
Meanwhile three murders were reported
In Berlin within a week. one victim be-
ing an actress. another a lawyer and the
third a merchant.
Frau Escholz was a Socialist deputy
and lived on n small estate near Lyck,
East Prussia. In room adjoining hers
lived Fraulein Their, school teacher,
who had the reputation of being men
tally unbalanced. Frau Escholz was
found dead in her bed. her head having
been split open with Ratchet. Pc
troleum had been poured on the bed and
ignited, her body being partly Shared.
Fraulein Their at first declared that
her friend was the victim of a lamp ex.
plosion. but the blood stained Ratchet
was found in q woodshed and led to her
arrest.
In Berlin the series of crimes. bur
glaries, swindles and petty thieving has
reached a point where there is hardly
a shopping street in which plate glass
windows have not been broken. due to
burglaries.
A case showing the success of a clever
criminal was revealed in the arrest OF
Edmont Preyll. formerly a chauffeur in
the employ Of Herr Won Payer. one time
Vice President Of the Reichstag. Dur
ing the war Preyll opened a shop In Ber-
lin with a capital OF 500 marks. Then
through various Illicit undertakings he
made so much money that he could af-
ford RI hiIN "a handsome villa
After the revolution he operated A
gambling club here. became wealthy to
the extent OF about 100000 marks.
Then he bought a string OF race horses.
The police say that nearly eevry night
he Is engaged in some kind of theft and
that it is believed he Is connected with
some of the biggest burglaries in Ger
manN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
ELSIE JANIS TO OPEN
HER SEASON IN LONDON
To Repay British for Friendly
Reception During War.

Special Gable Despatch TO SHE HERALD
COPYRIGHT, 1920, bv THE NEW YORK HERALD.
PARIS, Oct. 2.-Elsie Janis's decision to
open her new show in London instead OF
in New York was not due 10 any lack OF
patriotism but merely 10 a desire to re-
pay the British for the friendly reception
they gave her during the war Her show
will be along the lines of her revue,
"Else and Her Gang" which appeared
in New York last season. and the hrst
cast will be made up of both Americans
and English.
II am not forgetting America and
America won't forget me-" Miss Janis
said to-day. "I served with the dough-
boys and l was no stranger TO them.
They will treat me squarely on the try
out of my new piece In foggy London
She said she would take her show 10
New York next spring. despite the tempt
ing offers from the managers OF the
Vaudeville and other Paris theatres.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03

Special Gable Despatch to THE HERALD
Copyright, 1920, by THE New York HERALD
PARIS, Oct. 2.-Nikolai Lenire, Rus
sian Bolshevist Premier, like the an
cient and modern rulers whom he
processes to abhor, bows to the whims
of a Russian beauty. who is now
recognized as the power behind the
proletariat throne. She Is Olga Gorok-
hoff, and like the monk Rasputin. who
welded such great influence over the
family of Car Nicholas, she processes
to possess mystic powers of prophecy,
which first attracted the attention OF
Lenine and his colleagues to her.
Despite her youth-but % years
she is a bitter enemy of Great Britain,
and from the palace which has been
assigned to her by the Soviet Govern
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
WOMEN'S BOSOMS TO
SPARKLE WITH GEMS
Arms and Ankles to Be
Adorned, Say Paris JeWeiers.

Special Cable Despatch to THE Herald.
Copyright. 1870, bv THE NEW YORK HERALD
PARIS, Oct. 1.-THE fashion of wearing
towels which dates from the time Of
Cleopatra, Egypt's last Queen, is about
TO come back, according to Paris jew
oilers.
Jewels will not be confined to a
woman's breast and ears" a fashionable
jeweller In the Rue de la Paix said to-
day. Her hair. her arms. her bosom
2nd even her ankles will sparkle with
gems"
Some remarkable pieces of jewelry
have just been designed here for the
bare arms and for the ankles of fashion
able women. There are jewels for the
bat. some OF them being in two pieces.
each about four inches long, which fit
together, sometimes In the form OF an
arrow. For women in mourning the
jewelers. have introduced a note OF black
into bangles. One piece OF jewelry which
was particularly attractive was mar
row band OF brilllants which ends with
n large amethyst surrounded with dia-
monds or in a clasp OF diamonds and
CnyX.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
PLAYGOERS DIVIDE
ON RIGHT TO STRIKE
Applause and BOOs for New
Play by Ernest Hutchinson
With Labor Plot.

Special Gable Despatch TO THE HERALD
Copyright, 1920, By THE New. York HERALD
LONDON, Oct. Mingled applause and
booing marked the reception of the pre-
mier of Ernest Hutchinsons play. 'The
Right to Strike" at the Garrick Theatre
here this week. 1t is a dramatic presen-
tation Of the social problems arising
from strikes by labor. matter now so
embarrassing for all Great Britain.
The audience included the most promi-
nent Laborites and few Government Of
ficials. While these officials accepted the
play calmly, hot arguments arose in pit
and gallery.
The play Is laid in a Lancashire vail
Icy, where railroad employees strike
for more pay. The bulk of the middle
class population, one-time army Off
GERS, nearly all the doctors and the
staff of the local inf1rmary. volunteer
as workers in the transport service In
opposition to the strike. In clash be-
tween the volunteers and the strikers
doctor who has just been married is
killed and the doctors. In reprisal, re-
fuse to attend the households of strik-
ers.
The strike leaders wife becomes i'll
and her life depends on an operation.
which the young doctor refuses 10 per-
form because of the strike. But finally
he answers an appeal by a widow who
has gone to nurse the woman and TO
operate just as the whistle announces
the end OF the railroad strike. The
men have won. but in such way that
nearly all of them feel they have lost
something. A sentimental ending fol-
lows. where a healthy riot was eX-
pected.
J. r. Clynes, NJ. p. Labor champion,
calls IL q powerful drama. which while
presenting rival opinions does not pre-
tend to reconcile them or to PROFOUND a
solution of them.
Mr.. Hutchinson says he wrote the
play because he returned to England
after five years in the war to find the
country gripped in a distressing class
strife. He says he tried to emphaslse
the humanitarian principle that more
sympathy and charity is needed IN all
classes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
ysonaI News Happenings
Alexandra Sends Fruit
By Air to Marie of Russia

Special Gable Despatch to THE NEW
YORK HERALD. Copyright, 1920, by THE
New York Herald.
r ONDON, Oct 2. - Queen
Mother Alexandra has just
sent a hamper of fruit by air
plane to her sister, Empress
Marie of Russia, who is now in
Copenhagen, thus demonstrating
the growth of the airplane SER
vice across the Channel, which is
serving all classes of persons de-
string quick transportation. The
air company's express from
London to Amsterdam carried
the hamper of fruit, which at
Amsterdam was transferred from
the English flying machine to a
Danish airplane, which flew to
Copenhagen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-03
MAN WHO ABOLISHED
CLASS SNOBBERY DIES
DR.. c. F. Knight Wanted
Dancing Open to All.

Special Cable Despatch to THE HERALD.
Copyright. 1870, bv THE NEW York HERALD.
LONDON, oct. 2.---Dr. G. 4. knight.
the dancing doctor" whose chief aim In
life was TO do away with class dlstinc-
ton in the ball room and to set master
and maid, mistress and gardener dane
ing together, Is dead at Pontypridd after
q short Illness.
DIR. Knight started his campaign
against class distinction just year ago.
His first move was to abolish the social
order of Witham. which then had the
reputation Of being the "snobbiest" town
I'm the Eastern counties OF course he
met with opposition from all sides which
caused his retort that "the Congrega-
tionalists objected to the music, the
clerEymen TO the dancing and the Tories
10 the whole business However. Dr.
knight won.
His ambition was to see everybody
daf cling together.