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The New York herald., 1921-06-05

fpcCtut CuOte 10 IHE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1921, bv THE NEW YoRK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, June 4.
It is one of the fictions of life that
the Government OF a country is al
ways represented by newspaper men
and politicians, as though it were
the country itself, and, worse still,
half a dozen or a dozen leading
articles in prominent journals are
quoted all over the world as the
voice of the people. France, we say,
is militaristic. Then all the sound
and fury of French journalism is
taken at its face value, as though the
French people themselves were
ready to break with England because
Of indiscreet or vexatious words
spoken by Mr.. Lloyd George All
that is very misleading, as ] have
found once again after few days
in France.
1t is my habit of mind to get as
far as possible below the surface of
these distractions of politics and
policy to the real mind of the man
in the street or the woman in the
home. Using that method in France
just now results in conclusions very
different from those given out to the
world by many political writer's.
find, for instance, that the aver
age Frenchman 1 meet is by no
means bellicose. On the contrary,
his one desperate desire is for as
sured peace, and so far he has not
this assurance in his soul. Also he
is revolving in mind from all the fam
ciful promises and the sentimental
eloquence OF political orators, and is
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disappointed that II did not happen.
A sudden wave of passion passed over
France from which they are now
SOLDERING down.
find among some people I meet a
sense of gloom about The future of
France, chiefly due to the thought
that they may be estranged from
England, which they believe is draw
ing closer to Germany and arranging
commercial agreements with their old
enemy. That belief hurts them hor-
ribly and makes them distrustful and
suspicious OF England They lean
more upon their Polish alliarce as
their best safeguard against the time
when Germany may want war of
revenge, and yet many Frenchmen
admit privately that Poland is not a
strong or stable ally.
Meanwhile they see their population
decreasing. while Germany's birth rate
is high. and they know their national
debt cannot be repaid fo- man. gem
erations.
am bound to say tnat I see no
great hope for France in the future
unless there is a complete change of
international philosophy in Europe by
the closing up of the dcmocracies in
all countries. A continued policy of
hatred between Germany and France
would inevitably lead to new con-
flict in generation or two. or much
less than that, and another victory
like the last would destroy France.
Given peace. however, and a grad
ual repayment of the war costs,
France will prosper. Even now her
industrial recovery is remarkable AL
though her national debt is enormous
namely. three hundred milliards of
francs-the individual man and
woman are doing well. The French
peasants are almost rich Many small
farmers have made little fortunes.
The costs Of living are high, tut the
wages of labor are high also. and there
is no poverty visible. Everywhere in
France are numbers of small capital
lists owning their own shops, factories,
fields and businesses. so that the wealth
Is not concentrated in few hands but
IL widely distributed. That is a cure
against revolution and is a source of
national strength.
The, curse of France, according to
one distinguished Frenchman have
"panache." That is hardly to be trans-
lated. Literally 1t means a plume"
but II synchronizes love of glory, furl
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demanding what he calls policy @
realism.
Peace Treaty Dreams Fade.

realism.
Peace Treaty Dreams Fade.
find that he is profoundly disii-
lusioned with the authors of the
peace treaty and their successors. It
was dinned into his ears that after
the victory France would be safe
guarded forever against renewal
of the German menace and would be
paid back for the costs of the war.
s;either of these things has hap
pened.
The League OF Nations, which was
TO be the guarantee OF world peace,
aroused his scepticism and irony.
Now, with Americas refusal to join
1t, he shrugs his shoulders and says,
Didn't l say sol" His real hope
was in close alliance with America
and England, who would guarantee
France against future attack, but
that has failed him also.
AS far as repayment of the damage
of the war. he knows now that even
If Germany pays according to her
present pledges, France will still be
burdened by enormous debts, and
meanwhile her devastated districts,
still close to Paris as an open, un-
healed wound-the Red Zone, they
call it-are constant reminder that
reconstruction is hardly begun.
After two years of impractical and
unreal hope the average Frenchman
is now facing reality, and that is
moderating his views in many ways.
England and America are trading
with Germany" he says. They are
realists. We are fools il we refuse to
buy what they can sell cheap to u.s."
After the armistice, for instance,
France was in desperate need Of
paper for school books. The price of
paper had scared to fantastic heights.
Germany offered big supply of it
at the same rate as in 1913. When
the French Minister was approached
he grew red in the face. uttered
strange noises in his throat and con-
demned the idea of buying paper
from Germany as treason to the dead.
1t was England that bought this
paper, and later France bought it
from England at much increased
price.
Calls 1t Curse of Franace.
That" said the Frenchman who
told me this story, 'is typical of
government by passion. 1t has been
our curse"
1t is the same sentiment which for
two years refused the German offer
to restore the devastated districts
by German labor and erect houses
for the homeless population.
What" cried the voice of passion,
will they take our work from us?"
French politicians trembled with
Indignation at the idea. But the
Mayors and the inhabitants of Yer.
dun and other places of ruin have
lately brought reason and reality
into play, and the French Govern
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nent has yielded to their pressure.

ment has yielded to their pressure.
I'VE want houses. not promises" "
said one of these inhabitants from
the Red Zone. I'VE want wood and
stone. not sentiment and oratory
The Germans offer us $4,000 we'll
built wooden houses, and If they are
refused, NJ. BRAND, our homeless
families will no longer be patient
with the politicians"
The French Prime Minister, who
is himself realist, although he has
to be careful in realism. has accepted
the proposal. subject to amendment
in detail.
1t is in view of the new attitude ol
mind in getting away from passion
to reality that the French labor
party, once most violent against the
use OF German labor for reconstruc
tion in France, has withdrawn its
opposition. ! was talking yesterda,
with the leader Of French labor, M
Leon Blum, in the Chamber of Depu
ties, where he has united two groups
OF moderate Socialists. His views
coincide very much with all moderate
opinion in France, which is stronger
than 1t appears from the French
press.
Blum Criticfse. RrianH
M. BRAND, 1t is said. when he in
dulges in passionate oratory to please
the chauvinists, braves public opinion
and does not represent it," he said
If you speak to the small clerk or to
the peasant you will not find that
either Of them desires occupation of
the Ruhr for vengeances sake or
wishes French troops to intervene in
Upper Silesia. The French working
people want their young men on their
farms-not I'm the occupied territories.
They have no love for Germany. and
they demand just payment, but they
want pact Of peace with the German
democracy. They hope that if Ger
many shows an honest effort to pa,
the indemnities and to establish a real
republican policy, destructive of
junker reaction, there is no reason
why peace should not prevail in
Europe"
NJ. Blum's own opinion is that pas
sion is gradually dying out and that
more moderate, reasonable and real
istic views are at work.
II see the first glimmer OF light
ahead" he said. "I believe that be-
fore the year has passed Germany will
be admitted to the League of Nations
and will cooperate in the reconstruc-
tior Of Europe. I believe the mass OF
people in all countries will demobilize
and get to work to revive trade in a
good, progressive spirit. They are sick
and tired of all this political passion
What they want Is a decrease in the
cost Of living and relief from crush
ing tsxes."
w probable that NJ Blum is rather
too o, imistic in this belief. but I have
no htdbt that many French people
especially Of the working classes. are
beginning to reason in the way he In
dicates. On the other hand, they are
still very susceptible to passionate
oratory and to pride in their military
genius.
1t is significant that young mer
called to the colors In the 1919 class
for occupation of the Ruhr Valley
were very bellicose and thoroughly
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REVENGE IDEA is DYING
Many Distrust Britain,
Thinking She Will Side
With Germany.
REALISTIC VIEWS HELD
Writer Fears French German
Hatred, if Not Curbed, May
Cause New War.
by SIR PHILIP GIBBS.

Special Gable to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1921, by THE New York HERALD
New York Herald Bureau,
The spectator., 1921-02-18
GHOSTLY LOVERS ON WATCH
Makes Peculiar Appeal to Super sttous Residents.

One of the strange legends of the City of Mexico has to do with the Calle de los Parados (Street of the Two Idiers). According to the story there was a beautiful girl Dona Maria Ysa bel de Vallejo y Nezca, who lived on the street, and was beloved by two men. one young officer and the other young merchant. After the custom of the land at that period (about 1650 they indicated their love by standing, one at each corner of the block, until the dona appeared.
 A plague fell upon the city about this time and the girl died without 1t becoming known to her lovers. She was taken out and buried by night. also unknown to the Suitors. The next day they stood at their respective posts waiting in vain. The day after they stood, and the day after that. week after week, month after month and year after year. They at last died, still on their posts and their ghosts are said to still stand at night, cloaked and ghastly, ir the darkest shadows of the streets.
The spectator., 1921-02-18
READY FOR THAT PROSPERITY
Mrs. M- Was in Something of a Hurry to See Husband Make
 Good His Promises.

Now, Mr. NJ is strong Repub- iicln, and Mrs NJ just as strong a Democrat. Before the election each tried to.influence the other. Mir. M talked of Republican prosperity and Mrs NJ of Democratic peace.
 Eagerly on election day they both watched the election reports. And as DBe after the other came in Mrs. -i- was visibly disappointed. But she said nothing, and went quietly to bed
 The next morning she was up early cheerful, smhing and dressed in her Sunday best. MT. NJ was plainly surprised "Why, mother, all dolled up," he exclaimed. What does this -sean?"
 "Oh, nothing" was her calm reply, except that am getting ready to en- joy Republican prosperity with my husband. ."-Indianap News.
The spectator., 1921-02-18

It has been said that not one woman in thousand passes this perfectly natural change without experiencing train of very annoying and sometimes painful symptoms. Those dreadful hot flashes, sinking spells, spots before the eyes, dizzy spells, nervousness, are only few of the symptoms. Every woman at this age should profit by Mrs. Block s experi- ence and try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound.
 If you have the slightest doubt that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound will help you, write to Lydia D. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, about your health. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by woman, and held in strics confidence.
The spectator., 1921-02-18
WELL ID ID FARMER
 GAINED 20 POUNDS
H. w. Boring Says He Is In Better General Health Than He Has Been in Years Since Taking Tan lac.

"Since Tanlac has overcome my troubles have gained twenty pounds in weight and am in better general health than for years past" was the straightforward statement made q few days ago by H. w. Boring, a prominent and well-to-do farmer liv- ing at Overland Park, Kans.
 During the two years I suffered tried everything I knew of to get re- lief, but nothing seemed to reach my case until I tried Tanlac. My appe- tite was poor and my digestion was so bad I could hardly retain my food. Nothing agreed with me; in fact I was almost a confirmed dyspeptic. My whole system seemed to be out of shape. I would have pains across the small of my back so bad at times could hardly move around.
 My nerves were all Lnstrung and I would become upset at the least little thing. I seldom slept well at night and, finally, became so weak and rundown that I lost weight rapidly. I was also troubled great deal with catarrh and of mornings had to spend a half hour or more clearing up my head.
 "This is just the condition I was in when I began taking Tanlac and 1t certainly has been a blessing to me- It just seemed to be made especially for my case. I improved from the very first. My digestion now is per-
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feet and regardless of what I eat I never suffer any bad after effects.
 "The pains across my back have en- tirely disappeared. The catarrh has left me, too. and my head is perfectly clear. I am no longer nervous and rest well every night. l have re- gained my lost weight and am feeling better and stronger than I have in years I am going to keep Tanlac In my house so it will be handy at all times"
 Tanlac is sold hy leading druggists everywhere-Adv.
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Would Hold More.

Here's the newest Scotch story:
 Donald had borrowed three pI Q. fuls of tobacco from his fellow-wo k man. Sandy. Getting new bag he pf' fered to repay it.
 No" said SV4dy, "Tll no be taking 1t now"
 "rake it, mon." insisted Donald.
 No" said Sandy, viewing his car bonized pipe, "Tll be cleaning my pipe after the kirk on the Sabbath, an I'll take it fra you on Monday.'-New cY ork World.
The spectator., 1921-02-18
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot roach the diseased portion of the ear. Catarrhal Deafness requires constitu- tional treatment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is a constitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafness Is caused by an in- famed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when 1t is entire ly closed, Deafness Is the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced, your hearing may be destroyed forever. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts through the blood on the mucous sur faces of the system. thus reducing the in- hammation and restoring normal condi- tons
 Circulars free. All Druggists.
 F. J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo, Ohio.
The spectator., 1921-02-18
HOW DOCTORS
 TREAT COLDS
 AND THE FLU
First Step in Treatment Is a Brisk Purgative With Calotabs, the Purified and Refined Calomel Tablets that are Nausea
 less, Safe and Sure.

Doctors have found by experience that no medicine for colds and inhu- enza can be depended upon for full ef- fectiveness until the liver is made thor. oughly active. That is why the first step in the treatment is the new, nausea less colonel tablets called Calotabs, which are free from the sickening and weakening effects of the old style calo- mel. Doctors also point out the fact that an active liver may go long way towards preventing influenza and is one of the most important factors in en- abling the patient to successfully with stand an attack and ward off pneu- monia.
 One Calotab on the tongue at bed time with swallow of water-that $ all. No salts, no nausea nor the slight est interference with your eating, pleas are or work. Next morning your cold has vanished, your liver is active, your system is purified, and you are feeling fine, with hearty appetite for break fast. Druggists sell Calotabs only n original sealed packages, price tAiTty- five cents. Your money will be chssr- fully refunded if you do not find thsn ,ehghtful.-(Adv.)
The spectator., 1921-02-18
Unique.

"Yes, sir, we are proud of this ell ton district. Why"
 "Oh. sure, l know. You have | oldest voter in the country. who h never failed to east his ballot at q election since 1S24, and who"
 Not at all Our district is uniq and notable as being the only one the nation which does not contain tl political veteran" z
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A Limited Clientele.

A lady reader in Brookline sends us the following: My little boy was naughty just before Christmas and I said to him, Santa Claus only comes to good children
 "'Huh!' he snorted. If he did he wouldn't have to hurry much to get around"
The spectator., 1921-02-18

two years. l saw Lydia E. Pinkham's We ge table Com
 pound advertised in the paper and got good results from taking it. l recom- your medicine
 to my friends and you may publi 8 h this fact as a testi- monial. ROB- ERT BLOCK, Box 542,
 Hopkins Mipp
The spectator., 1921-02-18
It is better to be single and dream than to be married and wake up.
Cuticura for Sore Hands,

Soak hands on retiring in the hot suds of Cuticura Soap, dry and rub in Gu ticura Ointment. Remove surplus Ointment with tissue paper. This is only one of the things Cuticura will do if Soap, Ointment and Talcum are used for all toilet purposes Adv.
The spectator., 1921-02-18
New Science Center.

Some time ago the Carnegie corpJ Jra- ton of New York provided funds for erecting in Washington building to serve as home for the National Acad- emy of Sciences and the National Re search council. Subsequently a num- Der of individual patrons of science contributed fund of S200,000 for the purchase of site, which has now been secured. It comprises the entire block bounded by E and c streets and Twenty-frst and Twenty second streets, Northwest, facing the new Lin coin memorial in Potomac Park.
The spectator., 1921-02-18
Familiar Appeal.

"Do you believe you could get wom en voters to understand blanket ballot?"
 Sure, if 1t was marked down"
The spectator., 1921-02-18

The war has made table linen very valuable. The use of Red Cross Ball Blue will add to it's wearing qualities. Use it and see. All grocers, 5c.
The spectator., 1921-02-18
9o OUT OF 100

of the winter ailments such as Cough Colds, spasmodic Group. or sorend anywhere, may be quickly relieved ! Vacher-Balm. Ask your druggii Avoid imitations-Adv.
The spectator., 1921-02-18

Head of the Firm. '"rhe word obey was left out of the marriage ceremony" Ut would not have meant anything in particular" "No?" "She has the money"
The spectator., 1921-02-18

Some women wear combs to hold their hair up and some wear them to hold it on.
The spectator., 1921-02-18
4 WaQQish Miss.

Madge-"Jack remarked that l have my fathers eyes," Mabel-"Wasn't he mean to call you pop-eyedf"
The spectator., 1921-02-18

If you use Red Cross Ball Blue your laundry, you will not be troubi by those tiny rust spots, often caus by inferior bluing. Try it and Seey
The spectator., 1921-02-18

No, Cordelia, grave epistle doesn't necessarily find it's way to the dead letter office.
The spectator., 1921-02-18
OXiDlNE IN HOT WATER

Get bottle of oXIDINE today and when you feel acold coming on, put atsbles poontul of this wonderful remedy in a half glass of hot water Stir well and drink just ss you would . hos todey Its euervatng effect is immediately noticeable and similar dose every three or four hours will give wonderful results oXIDINE purfies your blood and tones up tho ontire system. 6Jc at your druggist Adv.
The spectator., 1921-02-18
A Misnoner.

When man is i'll too great hurry to acquire wisdom he K apt to make fool of himself.
The spectator., 1921-02-18

It requires Il strenuous carpenter to floor pugilist.
The spectator., 1921-02-18

The good man who goes wrong Is in reality bad man who has just been found out.
The spectator., 1921-02-18

First of all, get 1t firmly fixed in your mind that all the liniments in the world have no effect what ever on Rheumatism.
 A very common form of Rheu- matism is caused by millions of tiny disease germs which infest the blood. The one and only sensible treatment, therefore. is one which rleanses the blood of these germs, and routs them entirely out of the circulation.
 This is why S.S.S., the greatest
The spectator., 1921-02-18
HOW WOMEN
 OF MIDDLE AGE
May Escape the Dreaded Suf.
 ferings of that Period by Taking Mrs. Blocks Advice

Hopkins, Minn. "During Change of Life had hot flashes and suffered for
The spectator., 1921-02-18

More English surnames begin with "W' thar - any other letter
The spectator., 1921-02-18
Rheumatism Comes
 From Tiny Pain Germs

known blood purifier is so success ful in the treatment of Rheuma- tism. It is a powerful cleanser of the blood, and will remove the dis ease germs that cause your Rheu- matism, affording relief that is genuine.
 S.S.S. is sold by all druggists. Free literature and medical advice can be had by writing to Chief Medical Adviser. 154 Swift Labora- tory, Atlanta, Ga. s. S. S. is not sold or recommended for venereal diseases.
The spectator., 1921-02-18

Any woman can makea dollar go so far that her husband will never see it again.
The spectator., 1921-02-18
WHEN RHEUMATISM
 HITS YOU HARD!
Sloan's Liniment should be kept
 handy for aches and pains

VIyHY wait for a severe pain, an w ache, a rheumatic twinge fol.
 lowing exposure, sore muscle, sciatica, or lumbago to make you quit work, when you should have Sloan. Eminent handy to help curb it and keep you active, and fit, and on the jobi
 Without Ynbbing, for it penet,ates, apply a bit today to the afflicted part. Notethe gratifying, clean prompt relief that follows. Sloan's Eminent couldn't keep its many thousands of friends the world over if it didn't make good. That's worth remembering. All drug Sists three sizes--the largest i the most economical. 3Sc, roc, $l 40.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-07-22

The tenseness and seriousness OF
the plight of the administration by
reason of growing dissatisfaction,
extending into the Republican party
press, over the failure to meet the
expectations of the country has been
relieved somewhat by the activities
of the new Director of the Budget,
Gen. "Hell-and-Maria" Dawes, who
likened the machinery given him in
the budget bill, to 'toothpick with
which to tunnel Pixies Peak" The
General, however, has set to work
with the 'toothpick" to prepare the
1922 budget.
In well-ordered governments, bud
gets are made before appropriations,
but as the appropriations for 1922
have mostly been made, Gen. Dawes
budget follows the appropriations.
This latter method, however, it is
pointed out, harmonizes with the adj
ministration's plan of beginning at
the wrong end on economy-that is
to say, letting the ninety-three cents
for war of each dollar of taxation
stand as it is and trying to save
something on the other seven cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-07-22

Points in President Harding's
program for governmental assist
tnce in the recovery of commerce
and industry were outlined by Sec
rotary Hoover in an address at Chi
cago before the Nattnal Association
of Real Estate Boards.
''This great economic program of
our President Includes" Mr.. Hoover
said, revision of our tax system, re-
duction of governmental expendi-
ture, settlement of the tariff, reor-
ganiZation of the Federal machinery
for more efficient service, reorgani-
Zation of our mercantile marine, re-
funding of foreign loans, relief of
the world from armament, assist
ance to exporters of our commod-
titles, upbuilding and safeguarding
of our foreign commerce, assistance
to our farmers by mobilization of
private credit, expeditions settle
ment of the obligations of the Gov
eminent to the railways, encourage
ment to development of our great
power resources, the systematic
elimination of wastes in production
and research and education upon
improvements in our processes of
production and distribution.