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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
J. II. COWPERTHWAIT
WEBS MISS STEWART
Couple Leaves for Palm
Beach and California.

Mr.. John Howard Cowperthwait
senior member of the firm of Cow
perthwait e. Sons and grandson of the
founder OF the firm, and Miss Elizabeth
Mary Stewart of New York and Pitts
burg were married yesterday in the
brides home, l West Sixty-fourth street
Mr. Cowperthwait, who Is 70 years old
Is son of Samuel N. Cowperthwait and
grandson Of ]. X. Cowperthwait. who
established the well known firm in
Chatham square lis years ago. The
bride. who Is a daughter of the late
John Baxter Stewart of Pittsburg and
Mrs. Stewart Of that city, Is twenty
one years the junior of MT. Cowperth-
wait.
The ceremony was performed by DR..
w. John Murray, pastor of the First
Church OF Divine Science of New York.
Owing to the illness Of the BRIDES
mother, the guests were limited to
members of the two families. They
included Mr.. and Mrs Howard M. Cow
perthwait and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter b.
Cowperthwait, sons and daughters-in-
law OF Mr.. Cowperthwait; Miss Virginia
III. Cowperthwait. a granddaughter;
Mr.. Frederick s. Cowperthwait OF
Ridgewood, N. j.. q nephew of the
bridegroom, and Mrs. Frederick Cow
perthwait. Mr.. Howard M. Cowperth-
wait attended his father as best man.
The bride was given away by an un-
married sister.
Mr.. Cowperthwait and his bride have
started for Palm Beach, where they
will remain several weeks. From
Florida they will go to California. and
upon their return will establish their
home In New York. Mr.. Cowperthwait
has had a home in Englewood. n. j.,
for some time. His first wife died four
years ago. The present Mrs. Cowpertn-
wait has been a close friend of the
family for many years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
THE WINTERS TALE
ACTED FOR CHILDREN
Shakespeare Produced for the
~. Y. kindergarten Assn.

The Winters Tale" was the somewhat
inexplicable selection of a play per-
formed to further the scheme Of the
atre for children and incidentally bene-
fit the New York Kindergarten Associa-
ton at the Little Theatre yesterday
afternoon. The manner of production
was described as synthetic" which may
be the method referred to In the adj
vance announcement as resembling the
original production made by Shakespeare
himself, with such changes as he would
doubtless indicate were he alive to-day"
Such is the omniscience of modern stage
managers
Curtains which enclosed a square
stage were converted into one scene or
another largely through the use of
lights. a platform with steps which en-
abled the actors to impart variety to
their pose and action. and some genu-
inely picturesque and beautiful costumes
were the striking features. They did not
avail to save it from the quality Of
amateurishness, nor was there valiant
aio in this particular from the actors,
who were always intelligent enough but
rarely eloquent or illusory. Indeed,
there was very little about the perform
ance to appeal to any but the adolescent
playgoer. who must have felt that he
was being done good, whatever his other
sensations may have been.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
Stage Women and
Lambs Haze Tea in
Soldiers Dugout
Former Service Men Return
Courtesies Shown to Them
During the War.

Tn "The Dugout," which isn't at all
like those that used to be in France and
Flanders, but comfortable club and vo-
cational school at $50 East Sixty-first
street, ex-service men yesterday repaid
some debts OF kindness and courtesy In
Cured during the war. Members Of the
Lambs and the Stage Women's War Re-
lief were their guests at tea. The Lambs
they had to thank for many dinners at
their clubhouse, and the women OF the
stage they had to thank for thousand
acts of kindness when they were more
helpless than they are to-day.
The hosts of yesterday were men who
suffered wounds ond other hurts Of war
and spent time In hospitals near New
York The Lambs gave them tickets to
many plays, besides acting for them in
their own club. The Stage Women's
War Relief saw to their transportation
and other comforts.
Mrs. Edward Mcvickar, Mrs. Charles
Dana Gibson, Mrs. Frederick w. Van
derbiit and Miss Fanny Cottenet repre-
scented the women who made the Dug
out possible and helped the former SOL
diers with their tea.
And to the party came Gene Buck and
Mfingham Pinto. Augustus Thomas.
Fritz Williams, James T. Powers,
Thomas Walsh, Thomas Ross. Ned
Sparks, Wilton Lackaye, Leon Errol
Walter Cotlett, Reginald Barlow, Frank
Mcintyre and many others who helped
make the lot of the soldiers a bit brighter
and are glad of 1t.
From the Stage Women's War Relief
came Miss Bijou Fernandez, Mrs. James
Metcalfe. Mrs. Shelley Hull. Mrs. Louise
Closer Hale. Miss Georgia Game. Miss
Daisy Humphreys. Miss Margery Maude
and others. And as a surprise there
came none other than Miss Lucrezis,
Bori of the Metropolitan Opera.
Misses Dorothy Sharpe. Adele Ryan.
Geraldine Thompson, Nancy Yuille and
Gertrude Sanford helped the men serve
tea and made the prettiest Mattresses
ever
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
THoMPsON-CURRY.

Mrs Marion Gilhooly Curry, a daugh-
ter OF the late Judge Patrick Hamilton
Gilhooly of Elizabeth. n. j., was mar
ried to Mr.. Warren Thompson, writer
on Mexican affairs. yesterday I'm the
apartment of her sister. Mrs. James p.
J. Archibald, at 500 Park avenue. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev
William Ellis Williams. The only bridal
attendant was Miss Peggy Gilhooly, sis
ter of the bride. and Mr.. Paul NJ. Hud-
son. owner OF the Mexican Herald Of
Mexico city, served as best man. The
bridegroom was at one time Vice-Consul
at Monterey. Mexico. and during the war
he served in the Military Intelligence.
He met his bride while she was living
in Mexico city as an agent for the De-
partment of Justice under the direction
Of Bruce Bielasld, and later on both OF
them were witnesses at the hearing In
Washington conducted by Senator Fall
Mrs. Thompson secured divorce from
her frst husband. Rowland A. Curry
When they return from a wedding trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson will live in this
city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
RESORT NOTES.
PALM REACH.

Special Despatch TO THE NV YORK HERALD
PALM BEACH. Fla. Feb. MIR. and
Mrs. G.. Maurice Heckscher arrived from
New York to-day and are at the Royal
Poinciana. Mr.. and Mrs. St John Wood
and Cecil Hodgcman are also there from
New York.
Norman f. Mack arrived here from
Buffalo and is at the Breakers for sew
ernl weeks.
Others at the Breakers are Mrs. Will
lam G. Robinson and Mrs. John Rickett-
son.. Jr.. Of Pittsburg S. A. Lynch, Mr..
and Mrs Samuel Dick and Mrs. r. B.
Roberts Of Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert spaldIng are the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wright
Guthridge at the Everglades Club.
Mrs. Charles S. Pillsbury gave
luncheon at the Everglades to-day for
Mrs william II. Sweat Mrs. William
A. Reddck. Miss Clara Harrington and
Miss Mary McLain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
AMONG THE PLAYGoERs.

Among those who saw "Deburau'' al
the Belasco Theatre last right were
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter S. Grant. Mr.. Al
fred Knight. Mr.. r. s. Bellou and a
party Of friends and Mrs. William Coe.
At the New Amsterdam TO see Sally
were Mr.. Harry Payne Whitney, Mr..
and Mrs. Strouille Braden and Mr.. J. w.
Brooks.
In the audience at the Fulton 20 see
Enter Madame" were Mr.. William A..
Prince, Mr.. Wells y. Root and MIR. Muir
ray HOFFMAN.
'Tip-Top" at the Globe Theatre was
seen by Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Lewis
wellman. Mr., and Mrs Francis Burial
Hoffman, Mr.. Augustus G. Paine, Jr.,
and Mrs. william III. Moore.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
RECEPTION FOR MRS. MILLER.

Mrs Nathan l. Miller. wife of Gov.
Miller. will attend a reception ut the
SILK Show next Tuesday at O'Clock in
the Grand Central Palace. The silk AS
ISOLATION OF America and the silk Trav-
ellers Association have invited members
OF the leading art organizations to meet
the first lady OF the state.
Mrs Ripley Hitchcock is chairman
Of a committee which includes Mrs.
Joseph III. Choate. Jr.. Mrs. Il. II. Har-
riman. Mrs. A. -. Hepburn. Miss Anne
Morgan. Mrs. II. w. Vanderbilt Mrs.
Vanderbilt webb Miss Cecilia Beaux
and Mrs. John w. Alexander
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
s7o5 FOR LAyG-YAo VASE.

The second and third sessions of the
Yamanaka sale at the American Art Gal
ieres. held yesterday afternoon and
evening. totalled respectively s19.425 and
s9.752.50. making the grand total for the
sale 60 date S76.6S5.
At the afternoon sale the highest price
was s775 paid by W. w. Seaman, agent
for sang-de-boeuf Lang-Yao vase OF
the K'ang-hsi period. T.. I. Farmer gave
1920 for an imperial silk velvet and gold
hanging. Ch'ien-lung period. A pair OF
Chien-lung imperial plant Jars were
purchased by Otto Bernet, agent, for
$500.
In the evening p. C. Carter paid the
highest price. S975. for a Ming painting
OF nobleman. full length portrait.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
LAST OF TALMADGE
SISTERS ENGAGED
Natalie to Be Bride of Buster
keaton, Also of the Films.

Special Despatch TO THE NEW YoaK HERALD.
PALM BEACH. Fla. Feb. 4.--Miss
Natalie Talmadge. youngest of the trim
ity Of film stars given to the world by
Papa and Mamma Talmadge, Is engaged
to be married to Buster Keaton, also of
the movies. She admitted II to-day. She
Is here with her mother and sister and
brother-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Schenck Norma Talmadge). They are
at the Poinciana. Norma Talmadge Is
making some scenes for a new picture.
Natalie is just resting and receiving
Fluctuations.
Tho courtship was one accomplished
by wire and letter, according to Miss
Talmadge, as Buster is in California
making pictures. He will come East In
May, but she does not know herself when
the wedding will take place. They met
four years ago in New York, and she
hasn't seen him for two years. but keeps
track OF how he looks by watching him
In movies.
Natalie's marriage will complete the
circle, for Constance became the bride
Of John PagliaIos about a month ago.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
Comedy Club Presents "Noth-
ing But the Truth" Before
Large Audience.

Members Of the Cutler Comedy Club
of the Cutler School at 755 Madison
avenue, who have in recent years won
a high place as amateur actors. gave
their thirtieth annual performance In
the Plaza last night before large
recognition of the capabilities of the
cast The students appeared in a revival
Of James c. Montgomery's excellent
farce. Nothing but the Truth" which
William Collier made famous on Broad
way.
In 1891 n few enthusiastic members
Of the senior class Of the school organ
ICED a dramatic club primarily for the
purpose of stimulating an appreciation
Of the drama and to give the undergrad
yates self-confidence and a facility of
expression before an audience. They
laid an excellent foundation az the per-
manency of the Cutler Dramatic Club
has been Justified year by year by the
high character of its annual perform
ances. The members have wen prom
inence In college dramatic associations
and on the professional stage. George
S. Piper (Princeton). Andrew Fox, Jr
(Yale), Floyd Parker tPrinceton),
Thomas Achaelis and S. Rankin Drew
made their debuts before the footlghts
as members Of the Cutler Comedy Club
Col. Frederick Feigl. the late Sidney
Drew. the Rev. A. w. H. Eaton and the
late DR.. Arthur Hamilton Cutler. founder
and for forty-three years head master
OF the Cutler School. have coached and
supported the club during its existence.
Last nights cast in Nothing But the
Truth" was as follows:
Bob Bennett. Charles Reginald de Sales
r. NJ. Raiston. Louis King Ttmolat
Bishop Doran. George Edward Woods. Jr.
Clarence Van Dusen. Il. Richard Bambaya
Dick Donnelly. Herman William Merkle, Jr.
Gwen. Thomas Bradsford Fielder. Jr
Mrs. Il. M. Ralston. Thomas r. Bridges. Jr
Ethel. Francis Edward Bade
Mabel. Gordon Mackenzie Van der Beck
Sable. Alfred Clark Andrews
Martha (the maid). =. Henry Hebert Childs
The play was produced with the CO.
operation of Dean Winthrop Pratt and
Walworth Cady. They had as aids in
arranging the stage settings and proper
ties Robert Libby Kaufman. Cutler. 81,
and Edmund Grill, Cutler, '2s. The or
chestra that played during the perform
ance also furnished the music for the
dance that followed the play and which
formed one of the merriest incidents In
society last night.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
AIKEN.

spccioi Despatch to THE Nrw YorK HrrAtD.
AIKEN. 8. c., Feb. Airs. Herbert
Clark OF Philadelphia arrived at Salico
Cottage to-day. the guest Of Mrs. Clar-
ence w. Dolan.
Mrs Andrew d. White, widow OF the
former Ambassador to Germany. and
Miss Magill Of Ithaca. N. Y, arrived
at the Palmetto Inn to-day.
Arrivals to-day at Highland Park
Hotel include Judge and Mrs. Alfred
j. Murphy and Miss Margot Murphy Of
Detroit and Mrs. J. Clancy and Miss
A. Peters OF New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
JOHN F. AHEARN LEFT $4,000.
Tammany Leader Divides His Es-
tate Between Sisters,

The will Of John f. Ahearn. Tammany
loader. and at one time President OF the
Borough OF Manhattan. leaves $4,000
each to his two sisters. Mary Ann and
Julia Ahearn. both of 242 Madison ave-
nue.. Flushing. l.. I. According 10 the
document. which was filed for probate
In the Surrogates' Office yesterday, Mr..
Ahearn had no real property. Tho
value OF his personal estate is placed at
more than $4,000.
Abraham Erlanger. the theatrical
manager, was one OF the witnesses OF
the will, which was dated October a..
1920.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
WEBS FOR FOURTH TIME.
Mrs. Marion GiIhooley Curry Now
Mrs. Thompson, writer's Bride.

Mrs. Marion Gilhooley-Lawrie-W White
Curry changed her name again yester-
day to Mrs. Marion carbohydrates
White-Curry-Th when she be-
came the bride OF Wallace Thompson.
writer and editor. OF 55 West Forty
fourth street. When they obtained their
license she said the wedding would be
her fourth and Mr.. Thompson said It
would be his second. They would give
no further details except to say that
the ceremony would take place at 500
Park avenue. Mrs. Thompson is a self
styled woman OF impulse" and one Of
her impulses was her adoption of Mike
Gllhooley. the Irish lad. who tried many
times 10 come 10 New York as a stow
away and finally succeeded In getting
through Ellis Island when Mrs. Thomp-
son Us Mrs. Marion Gilhooley Curry said
she would take care OF him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
SPECIALISTS CONFER ON
MISS LORRAINE'S CASE
Actress in Plaster Cast in Hos
pital May Not Act Again.

Friends OF Miss Lillian Lorraine, who
fell early Monday morning on an Icy
sidewalk and fractured or dislocated
her spine in two places. visited her at
Sterns Hospital in West End avenue
yesterday. Her appetite is good, and
she told them she was suffering less
pain.
However. n consultation OF special
lists has been held and it is still; doubt
full whether she will act again Part Of
her body is in a plaster cast. She
seemed downcast over her cond ition.
Her arms are not paralyzed. as was at
first reported, and she Is able to move
them about freely. In any event, II is
expected that It will be a long time
before she leaves the hospital.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
JABEz G. GILBERT.

Jabez c. Gilbert. 73 years old. and
who was engaged in the bond business
in this city, died Thursday night OF
apoplexy at his home in West Eighth
street. Plainheld. N. J. He was the son
Of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Gill
bert of New Haven, Conn.,, and had
lived here twenty years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
IN ME- NJ ORIAM

BIsANCIiARD.-In loving memory Of my
dear mother, Seraphine Blanchard. CLEO
February 3. 1912 Daughter Estelle.
KOEPCHFN. I'm loving memory OF devoted
daughter sister and wife. Cathnrino
Ahrens Koepchen, taken from US February
5, 1920.
RrCCs-rn loving memory % my beloved
husband, Leon Corey Riggs, who died "
Los Angeles, February 3. 1870. julia ".
Riggs and Daughter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
HALE HAMILToN's NEW PLAY.
Co-star I'm 'TDesr Me" Also Work.
ing on "Her Fathers House,

Hale Hamilton, who with Miss Grace
La Rue is appearing in Dear Me" at
the Republic Theatre. also is working
on his other play. Her Fathers
House." which he has done In collabora-
ton with Viola Brothers Shore. The
tryout of this comedy Of American life
Ia Oakland. Cal, suggested some
changes and was stored away to await
the signal from John Golden. who pur-
chased the producing rights.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
SOCIAL NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ Baxter have
come from their home at Cedarhurst to
the Vanderbilt. where they will be Joined
by Mrs Baxter's mother. Mrs. Matthew
Andrews of Cleveland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dale Warren of
Plainfeld, N. J.. announced the engage
ment of their daughter. Miss Mary War
rem. 10 Mr. Eric L. Hedstrom, son Of
buffalo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
ALBERT E. SCOTT.

Albert r. Scott. n lieutenant OF the
Second New York Heavy Field Artillery
during the civil war. died yesterday in
his home. 3os West 18th street. He was
IS years old. Several years ago he re-
ness.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05

ANDERSON. --I,eonora Frances. beloved wife
Of Charles ID. Anderson and mother Of
Charles D.. Jr.. and Royal NJ, sud
her late home, 10 Webster place, brooklyn.
Saturday. February .. $50 +. NJ.
APPEL.--At his home, 1854 Greene av..
Brooklyn. ~. y, on Thursday, February 3.
1921. Edward John. beloved son OF Ed
ward and Anna Appel (nee Jacklc) and
brother OF Mildred Appel. In his 10th year.
Funeral services ~ 81. Andrews Luth-
Gran Church. 81. Nicholas Az. and Hsr-
man st., Sunday afternoon. February .. a.
30 o'clock. lnterment Lutheran Gene
terry.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05

Hauptmann shared In the prize offered
by the German Schiller Society for the
best play written in 1904. He visited
New York in 1908. He was among the
German authors against whom the
French Society of Authors and Dramat-
lists in 1914 decided to recommend ex-
pulsion
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
ENGAGED.

WALSER--POND.-M and Mrs, Nicholas
NJ. Pond announce the engagement OF their
daughter. Sophie Mispiee, 20 George NJ
Walker OF WASHINGTON. u. &.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
MAR RIED.

CowPERTHwA1T--sTE - Elizabeth
NJ. Stewart, daughter OF the late Mr.. John
Baxter Stewart and Mrs. Sarah a. Stew
art, 20 j. Howard Cowperthwait. by the
Rev. w. John Murray, at 1 West Gath ST.,
New York city. on Friday, February &.
1921
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05

ITALIAN POET CRITICALLY ILL.
FLORENCE, Italy, Feb. 4.-Renato Pu-
cini. the poet. is critically Ill. He is
nearly 80 years of age.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05

LONDON, Feb. Carl Hauptmann.
German author. Is dead. according to a
despatch to the London Times from Ber-
lin
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
DIED D.
In Menoriam.

blanchard. seraphine Iliggs. Leon c.
koepchen. c. A.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05

Among those in the audience were
Mrs John Ames Mitchell, Miss Beth
Martin. Mr.. Ricardo Martin. Mrs. WILL
lam II. A. Stafford. Miss Fellowes Cor
don, Messrs Charles Hartman. Frederick
Phillips, Harrison G.. Rhodes. Purdon
Robinson. Rawllns L. Cottenet and
George Whiteley.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05

LOCKE.-At Westfield, ". j., on February 4.
1921, John ~. Locke. husband of Belle d.
Roe, In his 18th year. Funeral services
at his late residence. 603 Clarke ST.. West
field. ~. j., on Sunday. February 8. 1921,
$3.50 r. NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
WASHINGTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley gave a
dinner last evening in honor OF DR.. and
Mrs. Preston Pope Satterwhite Of New
York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05

Mrs. August Belmont and Miss Wini-
fred Holt are stopping at the Hotel
Lafayette
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05

The Ambassador of Peru and Nine
Pezet were guests of honor at dinner
last evening given by the Third Assist
ant Secretary of State and Mrs. Merle
Smith.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05
Cats. Dogs. &c.

LOsT-Oid white female toy poodle In Central
Park near 12d st.; reward OF SIS. no ques-
lions. Return 90 81 r. SD IT.
800 REWARD
for return of red chow dog, female. years
old; lost In neighborhood OF West S7th ST. (; no
questions asked. Telephone Schuyler li46.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-02-05

sCOTT-Aibert e.. dearly beloved husband
of Ella Bower Scott. February 4. 1921.
Services will be held at his late residence.
sos West 18TH St. on Sunday evening at
3 O'Clock
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-05-26
PICKERING PREMIERS

The hot rejoinders passing between England
and France on the Polish-Silesian situation re-
call to mind that delightful little paragraph
in the covenant of the league of nations which
says that the league shall take cognizance of
"any circumstance whatever affecting interna-
tional relations which threatens to disturb the
peace or the good understanding between ma
tions upon which peace depends" Bring back
to mind that absurd scene at Versailles when
the very men who are now hurting international
apithets solemnly affixed their signatures to
that undertaking. Our former President. de-
scribing the covenant, said that England,
France Poland, and the rest of the world was
expressing its conscience in law" Fortunate
ly for the United States the we'll known elias
ITCHY of the Old World conscience" was more
apparent to the Republicans of the United
States Senate than to the deluded Wilson and
the ridiculous thing was rejected
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-05-26
WEALTH AND DEBTS OF THE NATIONS

The financial statistician OF Commerce ana
Finance has compiled some interesting figures,
showing the wealth and debts Of the leading ma
tons of the world.
"A study Of these figures ought to give Amer
leans a rather comfortable feeling when they
compare their lot with that of the citizens OF
other nations.
The countries dealt with are the United
States, Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy,
japan. Germany and Austria-Hungary.
The estimated total wealth of all eight is
thousand billion dollars. The wealth of the
United States is estimated at five hundred bill
lions. or exactly one-half the total.
The total debts of the eight nations is two
hundred and fifty-seven billion dollars, or more
than rs per cent of their total wealth.
The total debts of the seven nations other
than the United States is two hundred and thir-
gty-three billion dollars or about 46 per cent OF
their total wealth.
The total debt of the United States is,
roughly, twenty four billion dollars, or less than
five per cent of it's total wealth.
The British debt is almost double ours-about
20 per cent Of it's wealth.
France owes ffty-one billion dollars, 81 per
cent of it's wealth. Italy owes nearly twenty
billions, about 80 per cent of it's wealth. Russia
owes about twenty-five billions, AZ per cent OF
its wealth.
The figures for Germany and Austria-Hun-
gary seem almost incredible.
The formers debt is 312 per cent of its wealth
and the atter's 2710 per cent.
Bankruptcy is mild word to use in connec-
ton with the financial situation of Austria
Hungary.
Little Japan is the only nation in the lot in
the same class with the United States. AL
though her national wealth is but forty bill
lions, as compared with our five hundred bill
lions, her debt is less than two billions, slightly
under ours in percentage.