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money: fiESt>t h,t Ia years sou rut
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nation 'onSmliintci schools. aii In.
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hundreds 4. government; uu..;,.u.'
t"i"in'n education sun .e.rnt innU.nr,,
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LIVE STOCK
Dogs, Cats. Pets.

DOG owners. textbook fr"" wi,h ! weeks
,r'ai subscription to Americas lcadinr
hcih"i weekly. Valuable advice. feed
Ihf. training. Send So today. sports
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EMPLOYMENT
Help Wanted-.inie
SALESMAN
WANTED.

Established real es-
tate firm desires serv-
ices of 4 good sales
man. Must be thor
oughly relia bic and
devote whole time to
business. Splen did
opportunity for right
party. Replies treated
conlidentially.
Address G 100.
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RcnovntinS and Dyeins

AWNINGS. AWNINGS
Place your order hOy and avoid the
mob Madison .lss. Richmond Awning
Co. ia North SiUth.
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EMPLOYMENT
nrlp Misunderstanding

STENoGRNPHER- Wanted by wholesale
house. yHian'r struosrtphr- Name y"f-
fru'rS. state 49, sl"Hty and whether
H-w ,mp.uNcd. -. Cu:r TimvS-n.s-
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norscs, In,tIc, Nchiclcs

MALE COLLIE FOR sale. month"; old
i"'Ii OF children. Randolph a.52 j.
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NHEN - Mon or women. hughes, rr,,.,,..
ION price iori sp"Claltios. In.fl,., '...i,,'sr
1iM;e"d -" wr"kiy. VIII" pu.ci. Honor
PRODUCTS Corp. inun.ur Ii,ur t.g $500,
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EXPERIENCED CuMrToMETEE "potA-
Tor G"sirrs uus.tiuu Can Ran 25o'-W
nOusEKEErl.K Experienced, r"hn,d.
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or i,riVat. family. ...fsr.fC,s or trstt,
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street. is"itsNl.i'. y
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nw!s rr a. companion. y" amy" here
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I5naa-s, ar a,-,nar,"u,. I.aoue duI.nE
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SIENpGEAPHER "uuret.u. st"noEra-
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WHITE WOMAN wn",e wor" in rg,i.,,.ua.
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NEW INVENTION gauge ~. iIords.
Sells ON s-h, 1919 profits. S'iiJU IN
tost.n"n: Exclusive. territory Cunson.
OPPORTUNITY FOR agent and statesmen.
Address sale. hgg., 1881 50 10Th st.
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AGGRESSIVE AGENTS Wonderful profits
certainly Cuuc easily selling Priscilla
fabrics Hosiery. uuu.lN,,tl t.i.. g,..l
demand. Liberal mou"y-ltyN EU.-s.i.tr,
rruaurys business. Fit@chHrl.s 60. Trcu-
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rpKTRNIT MES send ior my l'2. cttd-
log. Sp"CIal hat prices 90 plE p-plE"'--.
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BARGAIN.

BARGAINS In all kinds or ,urni,ur.. Il. T.
icars'li III East Main Strc";
DtNcAN'S MYSTIC ,'I,TANr,u ~, -
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ih"nd or ih"n" lirulcNnrd .iI
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'uh.'.'.' good hours. with good NAY
. Hn'S9h fh"rin"cy. Jefferson Hotel
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tr"a. Box ~. The Wa.;or1. Third aud
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WATER STILLS our 8, water ~t.t
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to secure. Write fpr pNrf'ru.Sr. AZ
,auio supply 60. N'lan.a Gs
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Evening star., 1921-03-24
THREAT Of CzECHS
alarms AUSTRIA
Rumors Cause Panicky Feel
ing Because Of Internal
Politics.
ny the Aspcisted Press.

BY the Associated Press.
VIENNA. March 3l.-Rumers that
Czechoalovak troops favs been con-
| centrated on the Austrian frontier
have caused a panicky feeling here. in
view OF the internal political conai-
tions in the Austrian republic This
feeling persists In spite Of the fact
that reports regarding the gathering
Of Czecft troops have been partially
denied by newDpaper advices
It IL asserted In certain circles that
the military activity Of Czechoslova-
kia Is due to the marked recrudes-
with Germany since the unsatisfao-
tory result of Chancellor Mayr's
London mission has become known.
The greater German party Is known
to be planning an Interpolation in
ana as e1psesa ssss%1' = % 1tst ,.s Eas,sr ter
form Of motion for the passage Of
necessary legislation for an imme-
date referendum. and q resolution
notifying the league Of nations that
Austria is compelled to work out her
Crisis May BE Forced.
It Is understood that social democrats
viii support the greater German party
IL LILO dSllO4l, duO, as Cnc Two OfS8nlZa
tons constitute a majority in the ma
tional assembly. such a program, If car
ried out, may force a vote Of confidence,
which may possibly result In q minis
terial crisis.
During the past week there has been
a rumor widely current in this city that
the present government would not last
long after Easter. The political situa-
ton Is affected by economic conditions
Since January l the cost Of living, as
shown by government figures. has in
creased so per cent, % per cent Of which
advance has been made since February
1. This situation has resulted in wide
spread discomfort on the part of the
people over the failure Of the govern
ment to effect a promised reduction in
prices and fight further increases.
Action Is Pressed.
In discussing the situation the Vienna
Zeitung Am Mittag says: at is un-
necessary to convince us of the futility
Of the chanceilor's visit to London be-
fore proceeding to a vote on fusion with
Germany. Now that we know where
we are, it must be postponed no longer"
In the meantime Tyrol and Salzburg
are completing the machinery for a
sentimental plebiscite" on fusion,
which will be held on April "a. Orders
from the federal government and the
entente that such plebiscite should not
be held are being ignored.
Evening star., 1921-03-24
GIVEN PRICELESS RALBOLLNI PANEL
BY HOMELESS MAN HE BEFRIElNDED

NEw York. March 24.-The paint
ing discovered In an East Side eafe
here by Capt Peter Toasi. war medal
list and famous artist, which he de-
scribes as Francisco Raibeliui's if
teenth century masterpiece. the MA
donna and Child with st. Francis" /"
stolen from the National Art Gallery
Of Bologna in 1919. may be placed on
exhibition for a short time in one Of
New Yerk's art galleries. Capt. Tos-
81 said today this might be possible
before its return to Italy. The paint
ing is now safely placed In are-
proof and burglar-proef vault
The panel, believed to be the gem
utne Franchia Madonna, Is only elev-
en- by nine inches in size, Capt. Toszi
said. and is painted upon wood one
inch thick.
ITS theft from tho Bolognese gal
lery was discovered on September Z.
1913" he explained. -The thief, who
had extracted the little gem from its
Evening star., 1921-03-24
FAHEY ASSERTS NATIONS
ARE INTERDEPENDENT


CHICAGO, March 24.-John H Fahey
Of Boston. director of the United
States Chamber of Commerce and of
the International Chamber of Com
merce, addressed the Chicago Asso-
citation Of Commerce, emphasizing the
worldwide interdependence" of all
nations. and discrediting any policy
of isolation by any nation of the
world.
The operation of the commerce
lanes of the world" said Mr.. Fahey,
'is the prime factor in all human
progress. Its effects are felt by every
nation, great and small.
The fact that after two years of
reconstruction. this great country of
ours. rich in capital. men and re-
sources. is suffering from the effects
of widespread unemployment and
business disturbances Is bringing to
the attention of the man in the street
the belief that the prosperity of the
United States is without a firm foun-
dation, except when there is a steady
demand on US for foreign markets
No nation can isolate ITSELF
Evening star., 1921-03-24

frame. had inserted in It's place COL
ored photograph Of the masterpiece
SO deftly that at q casual glance the
substitution might pass unchalleng-
ed Since the theft. the italian police
have searched the world vafnly."
The soldier artist related how he
learned through a friend Of An ex-
quisite little painting he had seen in
an italian eating house and had de-
cided to investigate. After several
visits to the cafe. he won the conf
dence Of the proprietor and was
shown the painting. which was kept
in a bureau drawer on an upper floor.
1t was wrapped in a New York news
paper dated December s. 1919. From
the proprietor the artist drew the tale
that he had befriended a poor and
homeless man for q year past. ad-
vancing him money for food. cloth
ing and lodgings, and in exchange for
this bounty. the picture had been
turned over to him.
Capt. Toxxi offered to buy the paint
ing and succeeded IN obtaining it for
few hundred dollars. The italian
ambsssador then was informed Of the
find after several experts had de-
clared the panel to be the genuine
FranchfR.
Evening star., 1921-03-24
GOVERNESS ExONERATED
IN $500, 900 GEM LOSS
Judge Says There Is No Evidence
Against Woman Held in
Jail Tor Week.

MEDIA. Pa. March N.-Mme. Jeanne
Auberiet. former governors in the home
Of George McFadden. jr.. wealthy cot
ton broker, was exonerated today Of a
charge of larceny and conspiracy result
ing from the disappearance last October
OF jewelry valued at $500,000 belonging
to Mrs. McFadden.
The hearing. held under writ Of
habeas corpus. occupied the entire day.
In releasing Nine. Auberlet. who had
been in Jail about a week in default OF
$4,000 bail, Judge Johnson said: "Abso-
lutely no evidence has been introduced
to show that this woman had any con-
nection with the theft"
Mr.. McFadden testified at the hearing
that Nine. Auberlet told him Mrs: Nc
Fadden and her mother. Mrs. BENJAMIN
Franklyn Clyde. planned the theft in
order to get money for the former to go
to France, ''to make herself attractive
to a grand duke" He said she repeated
these statements at five separate inter-
views, and intimated she ought to re-
ceive $50. 900 'to save the family honor. =
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26

France, for instance, are daily spend ing vast sums for maintenance of military forces.
 Daily the interest on their debt to us is mounting up.
 Daily the tax burden on our people are accommodating. And our people are paying those taxes.
 Thul money which is due us money which would relieve our peo- pie from burdens-is being put by the allied nations into great armaments.
 Practically our people are support ing the armaments Of our former as- sociate3 in the war.
 We recognize that under present conditions it is necessary, especlaliy for France, to maintain armed forces.
 But those conditions are about to be changed, is the hope. Until those conditions are altered by the results of the disarmament conference the United States should fund no deSt- should abandon none of it's physical or moral implements of defense.
 When binding disarmament agreement is reached, and when it is proven to be efficacious-then and then only will come the time to fix the degree of leniency to which the United States may go in regard to our foreign debt.
 Meanwhile there should be no ter- dency to detract one iota from our continuing friendship with our for mer associates.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
FACTS AND FANCIES = BY ROBERT CULLEN

The inspired compositor who called knights of the road "travailing sales men" wasn't SO far wrong at that.
 Spinsters should take to the law, and get prifit out of ther knack of attending to other peoples business.
 The man who attends to his busi- ness and tries to be a good citizen is never troubled by the limitations on free speech.
 The severest critics of the Admins tration's inactivity are those who sit in the shade and whittle on a goods box.
 The expenditures~of the Philippine Government now exceed the revenues. Surely these people have learned all we can teach them.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
THE GOOD NEWS.

Certainly it is good to have the half-assurance that there will come a reduction in the price of gas and electricity after the reading of the meters in September. True, the news contains avowedly out a half-assur- ance but this semi-promise has been made after such care that it may be interpreted as promise to all ln- tents and purposes. In other words 1t is made with full expectation that the reduction will come.
 No comment on the satisfaction and real help in the struggle for ex- istence this reduction will bring is necessary. It is patent.
 There is chance for comment, how ever, on how it came about.
 When the resolution was introduc- ed in the Common Council asking that something be done to see if the price of these necessities might not be reduced, it seemed almost hope less to take any steps. Many mem bers and spectators smiled as the resolution was read. Naturally all were eager that such steps be taken if there seemed to be any chance of results being accomplished. But few felt that such thing was pos sib1e.
 The Mayor and Corporation Coun- ~aJ uoro norood oa a committee fo take what steps they deemed advis- able for this purpose. It seemed as though the impossible had been put up to them. 1t seemed as though there was nothing to be done. And 1t ia quite possible that this expected reduction did not come through any especially noteworthy action on the part of this committee of two.
 But at any rate this committee, or one or both of the members, did make efforts and the result is shown by the letter of yesterday stating that, although no assurance might be made, the reduction was to be recom- mended-a letter which, as indicated gives us the right to believe the re- auction will come.
 Thus it is seen that at times con sideration by the Common Council ot a matter apparently hopeless may be worth while.
 And, as in every case where the re. duction in price of a necessity Ii made, those making such reduction or promising to do so, should be giv- en credit for their recognition of tn situation.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
REPLIES TO CRITICISM. Surgeon General Explains Methods and Faults at Contract Hospitals.

Washington, July 26-Surgeon-Gen. Cumming appearing yesterday before the special senate Investigating com mittee replied to attacks on the sys- tenn whereby disabled soldiers wee cared for in contract hospitals.
 Some of the contract hospitals have been very bad" said Dr. Cum r ings, but he added that this char acterization did not apply to all such hospitals. The weak point in the con t"act hospital system was said by the surgeon general to have been the in- ability of the government to main tain proper supervision and accord proper inspectiop
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26

which will bring about no. litigation. They do not want to feel that what ever the decision is it may be re- versed and they again be placed in a position of not knowing where they are in regard to this matter.
 Moreover the people want to be able to plan for the future. The people would know whether or not they will be able to count on proper transportation to and from the place in which they may live at the mo- ment, or to and from the place where they may plan to move. They are weary of the uncertainty of the sit uation. They would have. the matter settled.
 Thus far the Public Utilities com mission has failed utterly to show appreciation for the position in which the people find themselves. Little hope is seen in that commission. Per- haps there will come greater satis- faction from the courts.
 But above all the people want transportation without there being raised any question of law evasion or law breaking
 And the people feel that they know best what they want and ought to have a voice, in saying what should be given them.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
BERLIN MAY LOSE
 STREET OF FAKES
Thorough In German City Sup. posed Delivery Depot for Thieves
 Must Be Cleaned.

Berlin, July 26.-"The Street of Many Fakirs"-the- section of the Friedrichstrasse between Inter der Linden and Koch streets may soon lose the right to it's exotic title, won by virtue of the varied and quesion ole commerce which thrives upon it's sidewalks and crossings, for an agita- ton has Teen started to clean it up."
 Every article from jumping jacks to fine Oriental rugs may be purcha sed from the vendors who infest the street.. eternally cring their wares.
 The chief complaint against the character of the street. however, is that thieves use it continually as a clearing place to market their .'hauls." Not infrequently a ragged, unkempt man will offer most expens- i've imported fabrics for suiting, in odd bolt lots at ridiculous czures. Much of this stuff. the police ga 9er-
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
LIGHTS AND SHADOWS
 By John J. Daly
By John J. Daly

YESTERDAY. Should some wild madcap dashing by, Seductive smile and flashing eye,
 With brain a-hollow, Deride me for these sober ways And beckon where the music plays,
 Egad, I'd follow. Somehow, long to leave all care And tread the meadows, fresh and fair,
 Where Nature dozes. To loll beneath the swaying trees, A breath of myrtle on the breeze,
 And scent of roses. For me, one sight of fresh mown hay Would chase all somber thoughts away
 Into the distance. And bring, instead, such wonder dreams As when boy, I swam the streams
 of sweet existence. Where blood d-red sunset floods the West I'd find the that I love best
 (Young youth is stormy ~ Awaiting where left her when I passed the first score year and ten,
 The world before me- No madcap comes and calls for me. cannot hear cannot see
 Her invitation To go back to those fine old ways And walk the fields where meInry stravs
 In contemplation. 'Tis just we'll siren sends Her call to me, since all my friends Have now departed; And, should I go, I'd miss them there oh, yesterday, though you were fair
 I'm bbroken- hearted.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26

Greece can't hope to get Smyrna until she gets Turkeys Angora.
 The only war slogan that has fal- len into complete disrepute is Re gardless of cost
 Obregon will deserve a high place among diplomats if he can keep both his job and his oil.
 The reformers need not worry. The movies are never as wicked as the advertisements promise.
 The next beautiful trimming prom ised the sporting world is that ono Dawes will give the budget.
 Says the English George to the American George: "Isn't it a long time between indiscretions ?'
New Britain herald., 1921-07-26
ALE1ED DEBT TO US.

When a man talks as much as does Senator Borah, and when one haa such a fertile mind as his, he is apt to say some good things as well as bad-once in while. Senator Borah said a few things in this city some time ago about the League of Ma lions that were true-but he said lot more that were not true, and working of the League.
 However-his remarks yesterday concerning the debt of the Allies to us, and the matters pertaining to it, are worthy of consideration. It was his stated opinion that there should be no more talk or action taken re- garding the funding of that foreign debt-that there should be no fixed stand taken by the United States as to how it shall demand payment or promise leniency, until after the con- templated disarmament conference. He believes that the existence of this debt will play an important part in the conference, and that it should remain as it is, unsettled as to terms of pay ment other than the fact that it is practically a demand indebtedness, until that conference ia over.
 Our friends-for they are indeed our friends with whom we fought 0Ne us vast sums of money. The United States recognizes the unfor- tunate financial position in which the allied nations are placed We are inclined to carry len1ency in payment to the utmost.
 t But we should have the best evid- ence of good faith other than the un- official evidence which we possess, be- fore carrying our leniency so far that we will be unable to use that indebt- edness to our advantage should the necessity arise.
 , All recognize how criminally wrong 1t would be for this country to disarm before other nations disarm.
 The possession of this asset-the indebtedness of nations across the water to us-is indeed a weapon that we should abandon no more than should we abandon the physical wea- pons of warfare before other nations agree to and do. the same thing.
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