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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1921-11-04

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The New York herald., 1921-03-06
AMERICAN BRAKES
COMPETE IN FRANCE
Westinghouse Company's Pat
ent May Be Used on
All Trains.
Special Gable Co THE NEW YORK HERALD.
1921, By THE NEW YORK HnRALp
New York Herald Bureau,
Pnris. March d.

soeciol cable Co THE NEW YORK fIERALn-
Coptriott. 1921, By THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, March 8.
Unheeded by the general public here
a great politico-commercial composition
is being waged in France this month
with the Minister of Public Works as the
arbitrator. So far all indications point
to an ultimate victory for an American
invention. Such a victory would result
In placing Westinghouse air brakes on
all passenger and freight trains on
French railroads, although a trench
brake. known as the Lipowsky, Is run
ming q. close second and has obtained the
political support Of certain French
finance officials, with the result that the
Lipowsky company's stock has increased
in value nearly 90 per cent. since the air
brake trials started.
England, Germany and Hungary also
are represented In the trials, but there
is little chance that their air brakes VIII
he adopted, although each OF them mas
enthusiastic advocates before the French
Ministry.
At first glance the question appears
to be merely one Of expense, but IT really
bears vitality on the whole OF France
future transportation relations with the
rest of Europe. The Paris, Lyons anu
Mediterranean Railroad adopted the
Westnghouse brakes years ago. Rail
road officials said they have proved en-
tirely satisfactory, a verdict which was
confirmed by exhaustive tests In the
south of France this week when a long
mixed freight train. operated at speed
OF fifty miles an hour, was stopped Win
IN fifteen yards from the point signailed
The Lipowsky brake is in use on the
Paris subways, but when tried on frelgnt
trains four cars were destroyed.
The German brake Is known as the
Kunz Knorr and is in use on several
German railroads crossing the French
frontier. However, il Is not adapted for
use IN connection with the Westing-
house and other air brakes, with the
result that trains crossing the Franco
German border are being controlled By
hand brakes instead of automatic
brakes. 1t is the consensus, however,
that IL France adopts the system used
BY other central and eastern European
nations Germany will be forced eventu-
ally to do likewise.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06

their presence as another victory for
their art" said NJ. Messenger. The
Countess de Noailles, prominent among
French contemporaneous poets and
a friend Of all the arts. summarizes
her Views on the matter as follows:
Il have never been to Bayreuth and
do not intend going. l can have Wag-
ner here in Paris under the best con-
ditions, and do not desire more"
Pierne. composer Of the "Cht,dren's
Crusade does not believe that the
French will listen again TO music sung
in German. He cites recent opposition
manifested at a Paris concert to the
use OF German words by singers. Even
one Of Schubert's melodies sung IN
German was not well received.
Risler q faithful Wagnerian, de-
clares that Bayreuth's prestige has so
diminished and the French interpreta-
ton Of Wagner's music has become
80 much more effective that he has not
the slightest intention OF bowling at
the German altar, as did most OF the
French musicians, before the war.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06
LYING SCRIBES IN PARIS
GET A SERIOUS WARNING
Belgian Arrested for Sending
False NeIDs to Brussels.

Special Gable TO TIE NEW YoaK HERALD.
COPYRIGHT, 1921, by TIE New York HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, March 8.
Foreign press correspondents who
have helped Gernany's schemes by
spreading false reports regarding
Frances financial condition got a seri-
Gus warning when the Paris Grand
Jury ordered the arrest Of Belgian
artist who had telegraphed 10 friend
In Brussels that the French Govern
ment had decided to issue 10, 900, 900, 900
more francs in bank notes. Although
the censorship on kilograms was abol-
ished soon after peace was signed tho
Government retained the right to con-
trol certain type of dispatches that
would tend to affect the nations repu-
tation abroad
1t was learned that the artist had
hoped TO share in the profits OF a specu-
lation on the expected drop in the value
Of francs on the Belgian Bourse when
the report OF further imitation was pub
lished. But a patriotic French telegraph
operator. who turned the questionable
despatch over to his superiors. pre-
vented this novel get rich quick scheme.
The culprit is liable to from one to
three years imprisonment without the
option of fine. But the court learned
that he had entered France without a
passport and decided that justice would
be satisfied by prompt and forcible ex-
pulsion over the nearest Franco-Belgian
border.
Tho Ministry OF Finance has quicted
all fears by announcing that II does not
intend TO bring about such super-in-
fation or undertake any other financial
projects except tho internal loans sug-
gested by Louis Loucheur. Minister OF
the devastated regions.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06

bpscsdl Cu1s TO TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1891, bv THE NEw YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, March 0.
More than $4,000 Chevaliers and Of
fcers of the Legion of Honor and wear
crs Of the multicolored ribbon Of the
Medaille Mlita.rc have been created
since the arrnist!ce. according to the Le-
gion of Honor headquarters. where
clerks are working sixteen hours a day
in order to provide certificates to all
ernment's allowance for extra clerical
work win cease
1t is now estimated that more than
100000 are wearing the ribbon which
before the war was given only under un.
ssual circumstances.
The Legion of Honor headquarters re-
ported that 1t was astoundcd by the
large number or men decorated foi
bravery in the field who refuse to wear
The ribbon Of the honor conferred on
,hcm, their objections invariably beins
based on their not desiring to place
their fighting for France in the same
category az those who we're decorated
for other services.
Before the war the Legion of Honor
ribbon was worn only by one in every
1000 population. Now the number is
ten times that and the list is still grow
ing at the rate OF hundred week. and
q special commission headed by Gen.
Fayolle is confronted by 10000 nomina-
lions filed since the armlstice.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06
AUSTRIA TRIES TO SAVE;
STOPS PILSNER BEER
Imports From Czecho-SIoDa-
kio Cost 81 500, 900 a Year.

Special cable 70 TIE NEW YoaK IIE.ALp.
Copyright. 1891, by Trn NEW YoRK HERALD.
VIENNA. March 5.--on top OF all the
other hardships and privatiors TO which
Austria has been subjected since tho
war comes the most uukindest cut OF all.
The long suffering population Is 10 lose
its beloved Pilsner because the euthori-
ties have decided that the money taken
out OF tho country FOR the purchase OF
this beverage helped 70 aggravate the
bankrupt situation.
Pilsner. imported from The famous
Bohemian cellars. has been sold here
exclusively by the Inner Bier Haller.
but these will now close. rs they have
no more stocks on hand and can get
no fresh supply. The Government found
that the country spent 750. 900 600 crowns
Ca crown is worth about one-fifth OF n
cent az present exchange rates) on
Pilsner annually, and considered this
such an extravaganc under present
conditions that Il put a stop 10 Il as a
luxury. although some doctors say that
Il ls an ideal drink for weak etomachs
The New York herald., 1921-03-06

Special Cable 10 TIE NEW YoRR HERALD.
Copyright, 1891, bv THE NEW YonK HElALp.
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, March 9.
A new cult has developed in the
French capital which is said TO be seri-
ously reducing the attendance at both
the Catholic and Protestant churches az
we'll as attracting devotees from groups
which hitherto have been strongly anti
religious. II is known AZ "The Cult OF
the Faithful" It's ranks being filled by
all classes from the highest social and
diplomatic circles to the poorest work.
ing people, who devote Sunday mornings
and afternoons to visiting the tomb or
the unknown soldier beneath tho Arch
Of Triumph instead of praying or sing
ing hymns in the more ancient edifices.
Last Sunday IL was estimated that
more than 10000 visited the tomb be-
tween sunrise and twilight. each re-
naming just long enough to walk
around the flower heaped dais as a
homage to the memory Of the unknown
hero.
The foreign diplomatic staffs have
taken up the idea since the Chinese
Minister, accompanied ny naval ana
military attaches. dipped the flag OF the
Eastern Republic in respectful salute.
Troop after troop Of French Boy
Scouts laid floral tributes on the tomb.
but the most devout rite OF all invari-
ably is when the black gowned mother
and sisters OF some French war victim
succeed in squeezing through the crowds
and lsneel beside the simple granite slab.
Social workers report that the far
reaching influence of the unnamed hero's
tomb is being felt in the roueher dis
tricts OF Paris, where Sunday formerly
was devoted to the widest orgies. Now
scores protesting to be anarchists and
atheists are giving up their old habits
because at interferes with the duty to
some former comrade."
The movement is to be spread through
the schools next year. one idea prom
inently suggested being that daily the
pupils or one Paris school should be Sc
lectcd to deposit wreath on the grave
Of the unknown hero IN behalf of a
grateful younger generation. Advocates
Of the plan declare this will do moro TO
inculcate real patriotism and eliminate
the danger Of future Bolshevism than
any other phase OF social effort
The New York herald., 1921-03-06

Special coblc to THE NEW Yosx HEiuIp.
Copyright. 1921, by THE NEw York HxxALp.
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, March &.
IN 3 dingy cafe just off the Rue
Lafayette millions Of francs worth OF
diamonds and pearls and rubies change
hands daily without a single cent being
handed to the French Minister of
Finance, although the law provides that
10 per cent. OF the gross on such trans
actions is essential az Tux II the
budget is TO be reduced further and
Initiation avoided.
According to the ATeT,f1.. the cafe Is
frequented mainly by Russians. Poles
and Rumanians who offer American
gem buyers enormous bargains. Some
dealers have even visited AMERICAN
buyers at their hotels and invited them
to take their noon Gperitif at son1o OBJ
scure bar, insisting that they cannot
do business in expensive offices under
the present tax regime. The dealers
have been surprised 10 find offe.iugs
or gems whose origin is undoubtedly
legal, but at prices defying all com-
petition by big Jewel merchants here.
Tho police recently interforcd Just
rs a sale was being neRotlated-inci-
dentally q receipt is never given FOR the
sums paid-but when taken before tho
ma gistratcs the clever tax cvaders took
advantage OF n flaw In the law By In
sisting that they would declare their
months profit at tho end Of the month.
Then they disappeared 20 resume oper-
atlons In another quarter Of the capital
The Finance Ministry IL consider
ing revision Of the Law 30 as to
make Il possible 20 demand that for
eign jewel buyers before they can take
gems OUT OF tho country must produce
a bill OF sale attested b. the Ministry
and showing that the tax regulations
have been complied with.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06
GERMANY DRINKS MORE.
Spending About s13,OoO,000 u
Year on Champagne.

Special C7b'e 70 TuS Ervs yugr AssAtg.
cop.rleat. 1877, b. TAR rrw YdaK HEfALr.
BERLIN. March 5.--Perhaps 1: is be-
cause they arc trying 20 console them-
selves with the thought. but at any rate
Gcraen Neel;ly medical uarer quotes
long list OF fruros showing that the
consumption OF alcohol in Germany Is
decidedly on tho Increase detpite the
hard times that every ono talks about.
According to thls paper the amount
Of money spent on champagne alone is
given at 100000, 900 marks, or about
OF champa gne we're drunk IN Germany,
but n 1919 the total jumped 10 10000
900 bottles
The New York herald., 1921-03-06
5, Facts, Fancies and Brief Happenings (
AMERICAN LEASES ONE OF
LONDON'S GREAT HOUSES
Gordon Sefridge, Former Chicagoan and Department
Store Owner, to Live in Lansdowne House Built
for Prime Minister in Reign of George Ill

ern side of Berkeley square and backs
in on Devonshire House, recently sold
for commercial purposes. 1t was built
for the Earl Of Butte, Prime Minister
in the reign of George Ill, and finished
In 1862. Critics said 1t was paid for
by selling the country In the peace
with France. Twenty years afterward
the palace was bought by the first
Marquis Of Lansdowne. who enriched
it with priceless statuary and pictures
which still remain. 1t was famous as
a Whig gathering place. Tom Moore
sang songs there and John Paul Jones
was welcomed there. 1t has figured
prominently in politics and society and
still contains the original paintings by
Reynolds, Landseer, Lawrence and
Titan.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06


Copyright, 1921 b2 THE NEW York HEsAtp.
New York Herald Bureau.
London. March :.
Great Britaln's food prices continued
70 fall in February. with every indica-
ton that the movement downward
would continue through March and
April, with chance that the average
level OF prices in the three months VIII
be down to the prices obtaining whon
the armisticc was signed.
Already the household budgets show
r. reduction OF about three shillings In
the pound since October. c. 4. McCurdy'
food controller has said that within a
few weeks the Food Ministry would
cease 10 exist. This Is made possible
By the break IN the world prices Of
food which Is being daily reflected ~
market prices the world over. He said
that in removing the control and re-
storing freedom tho department VIII
have every confidence that the food
prices Will continue 10 fall and that
better times are surely in store for the
much tried housewives OF Great Britain.
This week all restrictions on importa-
tions OF sugar and all regulations re-
gardjug distribution. dealings and
prices end In trade Il is thought this
action will lead 90 price cutting and
that the competition viii mean free
scope again for ingenuity n attracting
customers. Certain dealers admittedly
arc none too well pleased and are plead
ing for common sense and self-reStraint.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06
TRACTORS IN FRANCE
EASILY BECOME TANKS
NeU Defence Plan Is Being
Worked Out by Military.

Special Cable TO THE NEW YORK HEa,Lp.
COPYRIGHT, 1891, bv THE NEW YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, March 8.
Every French farm will become a po-
tentiai artillery depot II the suggestion
made by prominent farm tractor manu-
facturers to tho Chamber OF Deputies Is
carried out, as now seems probable.
They contend that certain tractors con-
structed at moderate expense can be
transformed without difficulty into pow
erfil tanks with armor clad turrets 10
be constructed according to the Govern
ment designs and supplied throughout
the border areas to reliable owners Of
suitable machines
The details or supplying these tanks
with ammunition are still to be worked
out by the military officials, who arc
showing such interest in the plan that
special Aims are being prepared for
presentation before the Chamber OF
Deputies. Prominent military critics
are said to have urged the acceptance
OF the scheme, declaring that IL eastern
France had been equipped thus In 1914
the mnssed advance OF the German army
could have been stopped in the Vosges
foothills.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06

Speciat Cable to THE New Yo2K HERALD.
Copyright, 1921. by THE NTw York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
London, March 3.
The depth charge was the thing that
settled the German submarine. according
TO the evidence submitted TO the Royal
Commission on Awards TO Inventors this
week, when the claims OF l.. n. hewitt,
electrical engineer, were heard. Mr..
hewitt had turned out many Inventions
during the war. $4,000 900 being spent In
carrying out his devices. He invented
the hydraulic gear for releasing depth
charges.
lie said that when the submarine
menace became serious ramming was the
only method OF dealing with them, and
that even the channel net was soon
pa ssed by the Germans. But the depth
charge baffled the submarines when the
problem, was solved by him to give II in
stant release at given point so as to
avoid danger to VESSELS that might DO
following. He said that $500 OF his de-
vices were completed at cost OF
100000. Tho Crown counsel SAID the
Admiralty was agreed that the device
deserved an award OF substantial
character. No verdict was announced,
but the opinion that the depth charge
succeeded in achieving It's purpose went
undisputed.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06
VILLAGE IN ENGLAND
HOLDS AGE RECORD
Dawes Heath Noted for Its In
habitants More Than 20
Years Old.
sSeciul Gable to THE NEW YORK IEnALp.
copuioht, 1921, by THE NEW YoxK HERALD.

sseciol Gable to THE NEW YORK HEaALD.
Copyright, 1871 by THE NEW YoxK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
London, March 8.
A village which may hold the worlds
record in the number of aged inhabi-
tants has been found by correspon-
dent for the London Dudly Mail, who be-
lieves that Dawes Heath, in Essex, a
little town that isn't even on the rail-
road map, should be given that disttnc-
ton.
There are twenty people Of so about
here" he writes, three Of go or more
and any number of striplings of 70 and
youngsters of 60. Every one Is expected
except by some dire nlischance, to live
at least until he is so. They are talking.
indeed, of putting up the age limit
to 80.
"As you enter the village you see at
the corner in front of you the village
store. It is kept by Mrs. Thorrington,
a young woman of s.. good looking and
energetic. For more than fifty years
she has served the same customers, and
most OF them are as active as herself.
"'Why arc we all so old and well? :
che laughed in answer TO question.
Perhaps It is the work. I've worked
hard, I'm sure. I get UP each morning
at o'clock, though l don't go to bed
till ii or f2 when I'm busy. ! can still
read without my glasses Mrs. Thorring-
ton has one luxury. She drinks glass
Of home made wine every night.
lizard by is tho tiny cottage where
they have Just had SEVENTEEN wedding
anniversary Here live Mr.. and Mrs.
Richardson, each 90 years old Only a
month ago Mr. Richardson was working
hard and he confided that he might be
doing some more yet. At present he
contents himself with a walk of three
or four miles every day. Seventy years
have we been married, he said, with a
twinkle, and our eldest son is 90. I'm
all right, but I'm beginning to feel my
years | believe"
The New York herald., 1921-03-06
FULL COURSE DINNER
NINE CENTS-IN PARIS
Restaurants in Former Army
Huts Use War Supplies.

Special Cable 20 THE NEW Yosx HsRMp.
Copyright, 1921. bv THE Nsw YORK HruaLp.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, March y.
A fun dinner from hors-dnuvres TO
dessert. with q small bottle OF red wine
included, Is now offered in Paris restau-
rants for 1 franc and % centimes or
about . cents In American money at
present exchange rates. This latest
move OF restaurants to lower tho cost OF
living affects only tho famous Henri
Roi" dining rooms. bought by a private
syndicate from the Government, which
never succeeded In clearing expenses at
y francs n meal
Quartered in former army huts with
supplies bought In tremendous quantities
from the surplus army stocks. tho man.
agement Ia offering either soup or hors-
d'Guvrcs, one meat, two vegetables,
cheese, fruit or pie for price that is
only cents higher than the lowest pre-
war prices.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06

Special Cable 70 THE Nsw YORK HnRALp.
Copyright, 1881, bv THE New YoKx HxRAIp.
New York Herald Bureau,
London, March 8.
Gordon Selfridge, formerly OF Chi
cago and head Of one Of London's lead
Ing department. stores. has leased the
town residence Of the Marquis Of
in Berkeley square. 1t is
one OF the most patrician residences
in London, with long history, and Is
known as a storehouse of art. Years
ago it was leased by William Waldorf
Astor, and Lord Rosebery occupied it
before that during his early married
life. Thirty years ago Lord Nunburn-
holme tried to buy it for 100000
but the offer was rejected.
The house occupies the whole south
The New York herald., 1921-03-06
CHINESE BABY TALKS ENGLISH.
Little Miss sze Described by Es-
pert ms HenIthiest child.

Spee,o, cablc 70 TitE NEw Yoap HErttn.
Copy7loht. 1891. by THE NEw YoaR HEaALp.
I.FNroN, March 5--Bahy SSs. dauph-
ter OF s. Alfred szo Chinese Minister IN
London. Is described by slr James Can't
lie as the healthicst child ne has seen.
CTR James attributes tho hcalth Of CHI
nese children 70 the absence of any 1cleu-
tiHc child welfare work In China.
Baby Sge spoke Chinese and English
when she was rs months old.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06

Copyright, 1891. 6y THE NEW YORK HKKALp
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, March 8.
France IS able to offer as many
musical sensations as Bayreuth and
the pre-war worship OF German music
has been superseded by loyalty to
things French that will preclude the
French from giving the former en-
thusiastic support to the citadel of
Wagnerism when 1t opens its doors
March 6, in the opinion of French
commentators.
For instance. Andre Messenger, COM
poser OF "Veronique," insists that Bay
reuth's quality began to depreciate
long before the war and that Wagner's
creations are now being sung much
better at the Paris Opera than else
where.
Besides. if French amateurs risk
being seen at Bayreuth, where their
welcome IS likely to be doubtful. the
Germans will not hesitate to register
The New York herald., 1921-03-06
PRINCESS LEAVING RUMANIA.
Starting for Greece with Husband,
Prince George.

BUCHAREST, Rumania, March s.
Prince George OF Greece and his bride.
who was Princess Elizabeth Of Rumania,
are leaving for Athens.
The festivities in connection with the
marriage extended over three days, dur
ing which time there we're gala recep-
tions, balls and other functions. The en-
tire Diplomatic Corps took part in the
festivities.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06
Nine. Lipinskas Experience.

The latest advocate OF this theory ~
Nine. L,pinsks, a graduate or
Polish medical school who has SUD
jected herself TO long periods OF fastlng
without moro serious effects than
weakening OF her mental faculties
which was rapidly remedied when the
fast was broken by a few days OF water
drinking She Is now In a Paris sana-
torium, but, nevertheless, she insists
that fasting IS the greatest medicine
for most human ills. Last year IN Eng
land she refused nutrition for thirty
days. depending on daily baths TO el.ni-
nate the toxins and retain the functions
OF the skin and respiratory organs.
According TO her own story she never
experienced uncomfortable sensations
such as hunger md thirst. but when she
began 10 lose her memory she broke her
fast and accepted only water In the IL
succeeding days. at the end OF which,
despite loss in weight she walked more
than Ave miles unaccompanied.
Mime. LipinslSa believes that Hfc
can be prolonged IL little Is eaten but
tho thirst properly watched, and has ex-
pressed the opinion that the Lord Mayor
OF Cork would not have died H. 90 she
says, during tho last days friends had
not smuggicd soup, eggs and milk 70
him
The New York herald., 1921-03-06
WAR ENDED GERMAN MUSIC
WORSE7IPPLNG IN FRANCE
Paris Says 1t Can Offer Many Tuneful Sensations as
Bayreuth- Revival Has
Poor Outlook

Special ca5i. 20 raR Nxw YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1891. 6y THE NEW YORK HKEALp.
Sew York Herald Bureau,
Paris, March 8.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06
ILLICIT JEWEL TRADE
FLOURISHES IN PARIS
Americans Buy Gems Cheap
With Tax Avoided.
Drk Herald Bureau,
Paris, March Il.

Special CoJle to TIE NEW YORK HEnLp.
Copyright. 1921, Jy THE NEw YORK HxxALp.
The New York herald., 1921-03-06
WEARERS OF LEGION
RIBBON GROW FAST
Bearers Of French Honor Dec
Grafton Ten Times Pre-
War Recipients.
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, March 0.

Special cob,e TO TrzE NEW YORK. HERALD.
Copyright, 1891, by THE NEw YORK HERALD