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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
BIG LIGHTS TO GUIDE
AVIATORS AT NIGHT
British Experts to Confer at
BeheSt Of Filters and Air
Ministry.

Special cable to THE New YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1890, by THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
London, Dee. 4.
Aerial navigation by night soon will
be guided by great light signals for air
pilots as a result of conference of
experts who will meet here soon to deal
with the problem OF visual night signals
for filters.
This problem long has been occupying
official minds Tho forthcoming gath
ering will include oculists, navigators
and air pilots who have extensive knowl-
edge of both civilian and military fly
ing. So far lighthouses with search
lights have been the only feasible solu-
ton of the problem offered-a solution
which has been strongly backed up by
aerial navigators who served in the war
Now it Is proposed TO establish various
stations which will mark the nativity Of
night flying In England.
1t is agreed that the present stations,
which cast more or less horizontal
beams, are wholly unsatisfactory. When
flying above, the lights are not suili-
GENTLY brilliant to enable an aviator 70
distinguish them from town and village
Examinations At the front In France
IL was not the same problem that was
faced by night aviators, because every
thing was kept in darkness except the
lighthouses, and now airmen approach
landing stations in q variety of direc-
lions, instead Of in a general direction.
Pilots who have had experience In
night bombing expeditions well know the
advantage OF the vertical beam. The
rays are visible clear around the patch.
Germany had the hest system. using
phosphorus shells giving n green light,
which were dubbed by the allied filters
Flaming onions" BY definite pc
culiarity In syncopation. they were most
effective guides for German bombers at
very considerable distances.
The actual truth is that night flying
is being recognized as having made rapid
advances in the development Of the art
of aviation. Pilots knowing the game
point out that night airs are generally
without Dumps" because there is no
sun to make heat waves Also 1t is
rarely windy at night. They assert that
flying is more comfortable then and bet
ter for commercial purposes II adequate
ground signals are arranged for the
guidance Of pilots. Therefore night mail
dreams may not be so far off after all
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
RUM CONTROL BILL
DEAD FOR TIME IN
BRITISH COMMONS
Brewers and Distillers Jul
bilant Over Shelving of
Drys' Pet Measure.
WATCHING EFFECTS HERE
Government to Offer Substi-
tute, but Not of the Bone
Dry Intensity.

sgecial cable to TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1920, BY THE NEW YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau,
London, Dec. 4.
The prohibition champion was sent
to his corner on unsteady legs in the
House of Commons this week when
the Government announced it's de-
cision to scrap the liquor control bill.
The trade (brewers and distillers)
was jubilant, because the measure
threatened an indefinite continuance
of the wartime closing laws.
The country still is left with an
anomalous series of restrictions, the
justification of which the ants claim
long have passed away. Saloons are
open only from midday until 2:3O and
from until 10 in the evening, and
the vets long have been clamoring
that there is no longer any excuse Tor
this so called infringement or the
peoples rights.
The LIQUOR Control Board now Is
headed by Lord DAbernon, who Is Brit
ish Ambassador in Berlin. and the con-
troll il really under a civil service assist
mt. The new control bill advanced by
the Government contained the promise
Of the same restrictions and met with
opposition from the beginning until II
finally was abandoned. 1t is now pro-
posed to introduce another bill at the
next session, which will have the same
restrictive character. but minus some OF
the more Objectionable features.
1t is probable that the powers OF the
Iinuor Control Board will be trans
ferred to a commission of impartial rep
resentative persons, with whom tnere
will be associated q secretary acting as
chairman. This body would have
powers to deal with such matters as
the hours of opening and closing and
the conditions of sales.
When questioned in the House OF
Commons Andrew Bonar Law said the
Government hoped the bill would be non
controversial and give longer time III
which to deal with the whole question.
He said that since the opposition was
firm the Government would withdraw
the present measure and present COM
prehensive bill as soon as possible. He
said the Government intended, II pos
sible. to get some advantage from the
experiences in this matter gained during
the war and that I'm his belief there Is no
desire on the part OF any one to return
exactly to pre-war conditions. He ad-
mitted the problem was difficult one
and one that would require great care
on the part OF the Government and
great amount of consultation between
| the different classes in the country con-
cerned.
But the trade" was against the Gov
eminent measure and it's withdrawal Is
| regarded as a decided victory for the
liquor interests and that. while nothing
4 Is really gained. they prevented their
/ arch enemy. the drys. from gaining. Th'
/ lesson in America has emphasized the
necessity of watchfulness in this issue
/ because the real truth is that men ir
| England who like to lift one now anc
| then fear 1.-THE horrible example" OF
! their cousins across the sea.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
CUSTOMS INSPECTION
RELAXED IN FRANCE
Exai nation of Tourists Bag
rge Less Vexotious.

gpecail cable TO THE NEW YoHK HrEAtD.
Copyright, 1890. on TITS NEW YoRK HIRAM.
New York Herald Bureau.
Parts, Dee. 4.
Most welcome news from tho tourists
is that issued by the French
Ministry OF Finance last week that Gus
toms officials in French ports had been
Instructed 10 cease their ruthless attacks
on the trunks and vallses Of American
and other voyagers. but observe tradi-
tional care and politeness that made
travelling 60 France pleasure before
the war.
The officers in charge OF the baggage
examinations have been advised 10 zee
female inspectors handle the customs
routine, recognizing that mere man can
not be expected 90 know whether he Is
abusing dainty laces and silks which are
thrust hurriedly to the very bottom on
the tourists trunks, often without any
customs declarations being made The
Minister has also warned the inspectors
that he Is Investigating complaints OF
rudeness and finds inspectors often are
delinquent but assures tourists that
hereafter They will be able to come TO
France with the certainty that their
protests will be forwarded 60 the Minis
ser himself for final action.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
GERMAN MUSIC VEXES
COMPOSERS IN FRANCE
Played More Than Their DUN
Works, They Say.

Special Gable to THE New YoRK HERALD.
Copyright, 1920, by TIE New YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, Dec. 4.
Leading French composers have in
stituted q campaign against the prefer
ment of playing German music in nearly
every concert in the French capital.
Appeals have been signed by such mu-
sicians as Gabriel Faure, Messenger.
Hue, Roussel, Alfred Bachelet and Vim
cent d'Indy, who recently won fame as
the author of the allegorical legend OF
st. Christopher. and several others.
Consult the programmes and you Will
see that List. Chopin, Schumann and
sometimes Bach and Beethoven are rep
resented, but rarely French works,
says the appeal. at Is scandal which
must cease"
The composers suggest to the Govern
ment that IL collect a special tax from
promoters who fail to present as many
French as foreign numbers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
BEMEDALLED EX-BARON
LANDS IN PARIS JAIL
u. S. Officers Doubts of
Guides Bravery Confirmed.

Special Gable to TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright. 1920, Jy TIE NEW YORK Herald.
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, Dec. 4.
From opulence TO poverty and finally
n cell in police station is a brief sum
mary of the career of a distinguished
looking guide who conducted hundreds
Of American tourists through the by
ways OF Paris last summer. Recently a
group Of American officers refused 20
be impressed by the fact that this guide
wore thirty war decorations. including
the American Distinguished Service
Medal, the British Victoria Cross and
the French Military Medal. and reported
TO the police their doubts OF the right OF
the guide to wear them.
When questioned by the police the
guide said he was Baron Soiman dc
Hanneuse de Castelberg and that he was
born In Brussels in 1888. He said that
before the war no held various political
posts, but lost his wealth, whereupon ne
came 10 Paris and earned precarious
existence as n taxicab chauffeur He
was charged with Illegally wearing I'M
earned war decorations.
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COPYRIGHT, 1890. bV THB NEW YORK HzRAtD.
New York Herald Bureau
Paris, Dec. 4.
An amusing incident OF a convicted
swindlcr compelling his victims TO pay
a weekly salary 70 prevent his suicide
was revealed this week by the applca-
ton OF NJ Villewell. founder Of a get
rich quick lottery scheme that his
French subscribers allow him $50 francs
a week
NJ Villewelrs indebtedness 20 his
clients has reached almost 10000
francs. but when the court demanded
that no repay his victims he calmly said
that no had no money left. Investigation
proved that he had Invested in an en-
dowment policy under an agreement that
he would receive $4,000 francs annually
for the remainder OF his natural life. HIS
British victims agreed 20 allow him two
pounds week on condition that he re-
pay at an agreed rate Of SC, 900 francs
year When his French clients showed
signs Of baking at the plan vilewel
assured thom that he would not make n
further offer
II swear that 7 viii commit suicide,
and then nobody viii got. anything he
said.
He IS now assured Of enough 90 pay
for food and lodging. ana if he manages
to i've ten years more he will outwit the
Insurance experts. have paid his cred-
itors and begin 90 enjoy his $4,000 "a
year without fear Of prosecution
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
JOSEF HOFFMAN, AGAIN
WINS LONDON PLAUDITS
Sails for NeU York Soon De-
spite Engagement Offers.

special cable to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1890 by TIE NEW YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
London, Dec. 4.
Josef Hofmann gave, his final recital
in London in Albert Hall yesterday and
received the seal of approval of the most
hypercritical of London musical audi
ences upon his temperance here. When
he first appeared. in the middle of Octo-
Der. he had not been heard In London
In years-in fact, since the time when
in velvet knickerbockers and lace collar
he had been 1.-THE boy prodigy He now
has given four recitals. but despite many
demands for Temperatures in London
and the provinces Is sailing Wednesday
on the Baltic for the United States,
where his symphonic poem. THE Haunt
ed Castle" Is being featured In Ameri-
can symphony programmes.
Though Hoffman, is Polish by birth he
has been almost constantly in America
since 1887. when his tours were begun
and London has acknowledged him as an
American along with Damrosch's Or
chestra Heifetz, Reginald Werrenratn'
Mabel Garrison and others.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
CHEMISTS TURNING OUT
CHEAP SOLID FUEL OIL
Experiments in France Are
Reported to Be Successful.

Special Cable 70 THE NEW YORK HERAtn'
Copyright. 1890. by THE NEW YoHK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, Dec. 4.
Another scientific effort 10 conserve
the worlds oil supplies Is being carried
on by several important French cneml-
cal laboratories. whore remarkable sue
cesses have been obtained In eoidiiica-
ton OF various oils by mixing refuse ma
teriais such as sawdust and coal dust
under high pressure.
According 70 one Investigator within
the next year Il will be possible TO use
the new product as substitute Tor
heavy fuel oils in furnaces and locomo-
tivos and for other Industrial purposes
where coal conservation is big issue.
Not only will this product not be at
fected by changes OF temperature but II
will also Withstand combustion unless
on direct contact with flames. while Il is
easily extingulshablo by water. Pre-
Iiminarv samples already produced have
proved too costly for general adoption
bv industries. but chemists profess that
thcy have found method TO reduce hte
cost TO one-half that OF oil fuel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
Abroad Told the Gables
VISITORS STEAL RELICS
AT TRENCH OF BAYONETS'
Original Arms Taken From Spot Where Poilus DIED
Upright Facing Enemy at Verdun When
Caught in Barages.

French and German artillery barrages
which filed in the shell holes where
they had taken refuge. The bayonets
had been left sticking up through the
ground that covered the heroic poilus.
The monument is the gift of George
Rand, a banker of Buffalo. whose son.
George Rand, will represent his family
at the dedicatory ceremony.
According to the French War Office,
ffty-seven French heroes were buried
by the barrage in these she'll holes
being remnants OF two battalions Of
the 18TH French Infantry, the re-
mainder having been wiped out at
Douaumont during the terrific bonn
bardment in June. 1916.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
TO SPEND LIVES ON ISLAND.
Forty EngIishmen VIII Sail Soon
for south sens.

LONDON, Dec. A party of forty
enthusiastic adventurous headed by
r. r. Rhodes Disher. fellow of the Royal
Geographical Society, have decided TO
spend the rest Of their lives on a tropical
island away from excessive taxation.
They intend to leave for the South Seas
In a schooner yacht, the Medora.
More than 1000 persons have asked
20 come with us" said Mr.. Disher. our
flrst party. includes doctors, solicitors.
planters ex-onlcers surveyors, engi-
neers, n wireless operator and clergy
man. Several of the party arc taking
their wives and families with them. I'M
I'll we have secured All island or por-
ton OF ono and fitted It up temporarily
we shall live in our vessel. One strict
rule Is that the colony shall have no
politics." Mr. Disher added.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
GERMAN ALL-sECT INSTITUTE.
Corncrstone Laid I'm Berlin for the
super-Confessi

Special Cable 90 TIE New YoRK HERALD
Copyright 1890, by THE New York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
berlin, Dec. 4.
The cornerstone has been laid here
OF the first INSTRUMENTATION institute
in Germany. IL will cost 100000 marks
and will be used for literary and scien-
tific lectures. musical and dancing per-
formances. IL will have n childrens
home and department for selling food
cheaply. The land was donated by the
suburb der-Schoeneweide.
The INSTRUMENTATION movement goes
under tho name r-Confessional
and was launched last year ~ Cali
clan rabbi.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
$50, 600, 900 MARKS BET
ON BERLIN HORSE RACES
Season of 113 Days Shows Increase in Wagers Over
Last Year-State Secures Revenue of
38OOO,000 Marks

Special Gable to The New YORK HERALD.
Ccpuri0ht, 1890, by THE New YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
Berlin, Dec. 4.
Nearly 450,OO0,O00 marks went into
betting machines at the horse races in
Berlin alone IN 113 days of racing this
year. This is an increase over last
year, when In sixty-seven racing days
about 20o,Oooo00 marks was wagered
and when seven races were run each
day, as against six this year. The red
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05

Copyright. 1890. by THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, Dec. g.
Another argument in favor OF woman
suffrage. or at least of a woman censor
Of Government orders. is found in the
latest decree Of the Minister of the In
terror regarding the wearing of the
Legion Of Honor and other decorations
by women. So many OF these have been
issued since tho armistice. not a few to
Americans, that IL IL often uncertain
just what the tiny ribbons signify
To prevent this confusion the French
Government has decided that the red
rosette Of the Legion is 20 be worn here
after in n special position by women,
the Minister'S instruction being:
I'm the first buttonhole OF the gown
Inasmuch as fashionable recipients OF
the Legion decoration declare they have
not used buttons since hooks and eyes
first mado their appearance here. while
the questionable point out that the
only buttonholes in their robes are not
In front, society is wondering how TO
correct the Governments error without
damaging chances for promotion in the
coveted order
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05

Copyright, 1870, bV THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, Dec. 4.
After eighty-five years on the French
stage. Nine. Grassot said farewell TO
her theatrical companions at an elabo-
rate fete held In her honor at the
Vaudeville Theatre. In 1880 when she
was less than nine years old, Nine.
Grassot took an unimportant part In
a pantomime and Immediately attracted
the attention OF the critics Instead OF
seeking her reputation in the state sub
mentioned theatres she preferred tour
Ing with repeated successes to Mar
seilles. Toulouse and Bordeaux.
She returned to the capital thirty
years ago as an ingenue at the Naude-
vile. Her final appearance was made
I'm the .irst act OF 'Tartuffe," sur
rounded by the leading members OF the
Coincide Franchise, Opera Comique,
Odeon ami other French playhouses.
Despite her years she eth possesses
splendid Eealth and does not wear
glasses and enjoys retcntive memory
of five hundred comedies in which she
starred during her career.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05

special ca5is 70 THE New York HraNr
copvfoht. 1890. Jy THE NEW YORK HIEsAip.
New York Herald Bureau,
Berlin. Dec. 4.
A campaign TO relieve suffering chill
dren Of Berlin was launched at mass
meeting here, which, despite the UNDER
nourishment and the prevalence or
tuberculosis among children, was not
well attended. ono speaker, however.
quoted facts and figures on the situa-
ton among the children OF one Berlin
public school re showed that out of
$50 pupils in this school 3o5 were With
out shirts. 86t without shoes and liz
without coats. while S5s lived IN IN
heated dwellings.
The statistics also showed that 3ii
of these children were unable TO obtain
milk ana tl6 Of them had tuberculosi
while fortv-eirht ND. mentally dee
fcicrt through urdrr0ourishment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05

letter betting day was ON the oc-
casion of the Grunewald grand race
in July, when more than 100000
marks changed hands.
Tho States revenue from the bet
ting will be close to $4,000, 900 marks,
not including the assessment for fur
thering the breeding Of farm horses.
German newspapers printing the
figures show the striking contrast be-
tween this heavy betting and actual
conditions prevailing in the German
capital.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
FATTY ARBUCKLE
LAUGHS IN PARIS
Caue $1,000 to French Loan
and Found Many Friends.

Special Gable TO THIS NEW York HEnttr
Copyright, 1890, by TIE NEW YORK IiEEu D.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris. Dec. Z.
Fatty" Arbuckle has arrived In Paris
and IL the tiredest fat man on this side
Of the Atlantic.
He first contributed $1,000 90 the
French national loan-even the press
agents don't know how many contribu-
lions FATTY" made later and since his
reception by two French newspaper, O..
which champagne corlss popped as often
as Fatty laughed Even the movie star
has forgotten how much he told n's
bankers to deduct from his account.
Nevertheless. Arbucklo' found himself
III the midst OF friends wherever he
went. followed along the boulevards by
large crowds. lie struck a happy note
when. bareheaded. he placed hand
scme wreath on the tomb Of the uu-
known soldier beneath the Are dc Iri-
Cmphc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05

Special Cable 10 TIM NEW York HERALD
CoppriOht, 1890. By THE New YORK HERaLp.
New York Herald Bureau.
London. Dec. 4.
With "a Thames side warehouse
rrammed with Austrian pianos OF a STU
perior quality at ridiculously low prices.
the Chappell company here this wee0
opened an addition which will give their
british factory the largest output IN
Europe. The answer IS that however
the British buyer may be fooled by
German DIVES and German toys, he won't
buv German pianos or Austrian pianos
either. with the makers name plates
FOR all visitors 10 the British drawing
rooms 20 see.
Importers Of Austrian pianos are even
afraid to advertise them. They are
offering them personally at price
cheaper than the inferior second hand
British make but so far they have
found no buyers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05

Special cable TO The NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright 1920, bp THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, Dec. 4.
simultaneously with President Mil
lerands definite promise to dedicate
monument at the Trench Of Bayo-
nets" on December s. which will be
the occasion of his first public appear
ance since his election as President
Of France, the French press is calling
attention to the fact that visitors have
stolen the original bayonets from the
rifles of the Breton troops. who died
upright facing the enemy at Nerdun,
when they We're caught between the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
BUTTONHOLE MANDATE
STIRS LEGION WOMEN
Some Would Haze to Wear
Tiny Honor Ribbon on Back.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, Dec. 4. Z

Special cable 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright. 1920. BY THE NEW YORK HERALD
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
RELIEF MOVE STARTED
FOR BERLIN CHILDREN
Starvation and Suffering
Prevalent in Schools.

special Cq0ie 20 THE New York HraMr
Copyright. 1920. Jy TIE NEW YorK HrsAfp.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
VICTIMS PAY CROOK
TO PREVENT HIS SUICIDE
Bought Annuity With Stolen
Funds; Creditors Collect.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, Dec. 4.

Special cable 70 THE NEW York HrEALp.
CopDri0ht, 1890. bV THB NEW YORK HERALD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
IS YEARS ON STAGE,
FRENCH ACTRESS QUITS
Nine. Crossot Still Enjoys
Good Health.

Special Cable TO THE NEW York HERALD.
Copyright, 1870, bv THE NEW YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
BRITONS REFUSE TO BUY
TEUTON MADE PIANOS
Fine instruments at Cheapest
Prices Fail to Sell.
lew York Herald bureau. 7
London, Dec. 4. 5

Special Cable 10 TIM NEW York HERALD.
Copyright, 1890. DU THE New YORK HERALD-
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Special cable to THE NEW YORK HEGALn
opyriOht, 1920. by THE NEW York HERALD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
SOCIALISTS DEATHS
ARE LAID TO LENINE
Lefevre and Two Companions
Not Drowning Victims,
Say Paris Reds.

Spectol Gable to THE NEW YORK Herald.
outright, 1920, bD THE New YORK HERALL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, Dec. 4.

Special cable TO The NEW YORK HERALD.
1920, by THE NEW YORK HERALD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05

special cable 10 THE NEW YORK Herald.
1927 hfL TIE NEw YORK HIN MD.
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Special cable to TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
upright, 1890, by THE NEW YORK HERALD
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05
GER MAN CONTROL
OF MOVIES FAILS
State Of Mecklenburg-Schwe-
rim Has Disastrous Expert
ence in First Trial.

Special Gable to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
1920, By THE NEW York HERALD.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-01
An-Wool Plaid Blankets. SIS

of the pads good The plads are In white With
blue pink gray and in black-and-red ~ '
Central