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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-11-02

The demonstra tons given 10 both men
were almost continuous. but when, after
Marshal Foch had completed his address
the big audience ceased all movement as
the inspiring strains OF the "Marsell-
aise" filed the hall The crowd stood at
attention. AZ the music ceased delegates
and others stood on their chairs to cheer.
One Of the outstanding features or the
morning was the presentation TO Mar
shall Foch by the Montana delegation OF
a baby wildcat. brought here by airplane
from Miles City. Mont. William q. Fer
guson Of Miles City. former army air
man. made the presentation.
The kitten squirmed, clawed and spai
a Ferguson raised him by the neck and
held him out TO Marchal Foch Appar-
emily. the Marchal was not familiar viii
the antics OF wildcats on exhibition and
drew back. The kitten was taken IN tow
by an aid. and Gen. Pershing conVersed
In whispers with the Marshal. possibly
explaining TO him that the cat only
wished TO show its friendliness.
About that time the Montana delega
ton went into action. and the haIl rang
as the delegates produced COWBOY re-
volvers and put on a wild West Demon
stration. Tnat also seemed to interest
the Marshal. and he had 70 ask Ien
Pershing some more about IT,
Another gift to the Marshal. and one
he told hts friends he would treasure az
days. was the emblem OF the American
Legion pinned on his breast by Ma
tlonal Commander Emery
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SPIRIT OF AMERICAS YOUTH
IMPRESSES NATIONS GUESTS
b. a STAT Correspondent Of THE NEW

saUco Correspondent o.
ANSAS CITY. 1."What has impressed you most
~ during your visit to the United States?
- asked by the correspondent of THf
NEW York HERALD to-day Foch Diaz Lord Beatty
Gen. JACQUES follows:
MARSHAL FOCH-Two things have impressed One
the people In city or
youthful, hopeful faces
second thing is the tremendous pro-
which people do things Everything is done
large large have large buildings,
methods large ambitions One
must eye this At first glimpse it is
dazzling.
GEN. pIAZ-Your children and the spirit of the
OF Legion have impressed Your
the United States Of
studies faces will be convinced that
former soldiers belonging to
military bearing, fine rhythm to
their marching spirit which enters with will into what
they One who them knows they represent fighting
spirit feels like shouting Long life to
the United States"
LORD BEATTY have impressed by the American
spirit of manhood and womanhood You Americans have a
splendid fairness Great Britain rejoice that
bound to by the language and the same
GEN. JACQUES-Wha say? Everything in the United
stupendou You with the mythical league
boots and home loving God fearing people Youth
will be served The American people full Of youth.
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Total Has Been Reduced
From 100000 to About
100000.
MILLION DRAW PENSIONS
Treasury Department Showing
Surplus of Receipts Over
Expenditures.
Special Despatch TO THE NEW YoRx HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau

Special Despatch 10 THE Nrw YoRK HBRAL D.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington. ID. C.. Nov. I.
approximately one in each thirty
five adult residents OF the United
States is on the payroll or the pension
list Of the Government.
At the time of the armistice the
ratio was one adult in every fourteen.
The change in the ratio represents the
extent to which the Government has
Debated the vast organiza ton of work
ers called to its assistance to carry on
the great war. 1t means a saving to
the public totalling nearly $1,000, OOO.-
900 year. The war time United
States has been transformed into a
peace time nation so far as public
affairs are concerned. TIE beneficial
ries of the Government now are
grouped about like this:
Persons.
Federal civil employees. S.. 700. 900
Pensions, war compensation. 1000. 900
Defence forces. ........ 200. 00J
Total ..,..............-.. 300 900
At the time OF the arniistice more
than 100000 persons were receiving
regular sums from the Government in
the way OF pay, pensions, compensation
ED special allowances. That total in
Guided the officers and men of the army
nj n ~
employees in the District of Columbia
AID la Federal offices throughout the
country and the beneficiaries unde. the
war risk and pension bureaus.
Approximately 1,0o0. 900 men and women
were at work in the Government civilian
offices.
Rehabilitation Of the defence forces
was begun almost Immediately after
ne armistice. More than n year was
required 10 transport back from France
the millions who engaged In the war
The great army OF civilian employees
of the Government for the most part.
however. remained on the payrolls until
tie cloce OF the Wilson Administ alton.
President Harding. pledged to economy
ard efficiency in the administration Of
Tublic affairs. Immediately after taking
office. began 10 reduce the civil forceg
IN Washington and throughout the
country. A reduction OF more than
% 600 has been made in the number OF
civilian employees, according to the -
ports OF the Civil Service Commission
The Harding Administration is still
welding the pruning knife.
Al the close OF the fiscal vsar tie
fierce of Government clerks and minor
officials in Washington hail been re
duced nearly 1900 persons. the civil
service records show. Less than $4,000
persons are employed by the Govern
inent in Washington although a. the
time of the armistice the 1umbe- was
over l17.O0o.
in Government offices outs.ds o. ne
= lstrlct OF Columbia the total OF civilian
workers is now less than 100000. At
the time of the armistice the total was
1000
For the first time In many months
the official statements OF the Treasury
Department now show what appears
10 be a permanent surplus OF ordinary
Government receipts over ordinarv eS-
penditures.
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LEAPS 26, 900 FEET IN SPACE
FROM PLANE IN PARACHUTE
Army Sergeant Breaks Altitude Record With Stunt
From Point Almost Five Miles Above Kansas
City-Smokes Cigarette in Descent.

Brookley. were equipped with oxygen
tanks and special fur lined clothing.
The ascent, according to Lieut.. Brook
ley. took an hour and a half
Intense cold was encountered during
the flight. and Chambers and Brookley
commenced smoking their oxygen
when they reached $4,000 feet
When the flyers had reached the
ceiling Brookley gave the signal and
Chambers climbed out on the fusilage.
Then he dived head first into space. Ac-
cording to Chambers he dropped 500
feet before his big silken parachute
opened.
Chambers said he suffered intensely
from the below zero temperature. during
the early minutes OF the descent. He said
he lighted a cigarette and smoked it
during half of the downward journey.
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KANSAS CITY, Nov. Sergeant Encil
Chambers of Post Field. Fort Sill. Law
ton. Okla broke to-day what officials
say is the record for high altitude para
chute jumping. when he 1eaped approx
mately 10000 feet. 400 feet less than five
miles. from an army plane. The stunt
was performed in connection with the
American Legion flying meet. The de-
scent took eighteen minutes.
Sergeant Chambers's former record
was 22.002 feet. This was later broken
by Lieut. Hamilton at Rantoul. Ill. last
summer, when he made jump at an al
titude of 23,007 feet Representatives
of the Aero Club of America will send
the sealed Paragraph to Washington to
have it elaborated and the official alti-
tude verified.
Both Chambers and his pilot, Wendell
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FORDNEY PROMISES
SOLDIERS BONUS BILL
Special Despatch TO THE New YORK HEnArp.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington ID. C., Nov L.

New York Herald Bureau.
Washington ID. C., Nov. 4.
That the House will pass soldiers
bonus bill during the next session de-
spite the Administrations strong oppo-
sition was promised to-day by Chair
man Fordney OF the House Ways and
Means Committee. Mr.. Fordnsy urged
defeat OF the Reed soldiers bonus
amendment to The pending tax bill in
the Senate.
Regardless OF Senator Reeds mo-
tives his amendment TO the revenu :
bill purporting 10 effect adjusted COM
pensation for the ex-service men will
only serve TO delay and hinder pressing
legislation said Mr.. Fordney.
Very early In the coming regular
session the House undoubtedly will pass
an adjusted compensation bill. Senator
Reeds action will hinder the passage Of
The revenue bill. which must be disposed
Of before the Ways and Means Com
mittee can consistently take UP the
bonus bill. AS author of the adjusted
compensation bill. let me ask Senator
Reed to end his long talks and conse-
quent delay OF the business at hand.
The sooner he does this the sooner
we can get at the bonus biii.n
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TAUSCHER CASE IS DISMISSED
Captain OF German Army Freed
witnesses Gone.

SAN Francisco, Nov IA breach OF
neutrality Indie ment against Capt. Hans
Tauscher, formerly OF the German I'M
perial Army. was dismissed In the
United states District Court to-day upon
motion OF John T. Williams. United
states District Attorney.
Williams Informed the court that be-
cause of tho death or absence OF Wit
nesses it would be impossible TO con-
rlct Tauscher.
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MURDER INDICTMENT DROPPED

Judge Mulqueen in General Sessions
yesterday dismissed the indictment TO-
murder in the FIRST degree against Mike
Singh Of $50 West Thirty-seventh street
a Hindu. who hos ben sixteen months IN
The Tombs Singh has been tried twice
for the murder OF Penahm Sahal an
other Hindu, at the Thtrty-seventh street
address. In July. 1920. Last May Jury
disagreed by seven to FIVE, and last
month another fury disagreed by SINH
lar vote. singh says he il going back
"a India.
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II most cordially greet YOU" said
Gen. Pershing. Not only recalling tho
affectionate relationship OF other days.
but also recognizing the patriotic unit
that has grown out of those associa-
tons and the common purposes that
exist TO uphold more faithfully those
ideals that lie nj the foundation OF this
great Republic OF ours.
IN. lie Marechal. the American Legion
fs peculiarly honored by your presence
here among us. We extend an equally
cordial welcome to that intrepid leader
OF Italy's victorious armies that crushed
the military autocracy of Austria. Gen.
Diaz, and TO the representative of the
brave Belgian army whose courage de-
fed the staggering blows of German
militarism. Gen. jacques and to the
great captain who commanded the Brit
ish naval forces whose efficiency on
the seas made the land victory possible.
Admiral Lord Beatty. The people Of
America everywhere await TO do you
honor; personally. I am extremely de-
lighted 60 extend to you the greetings
of the American armies that crossed the
sea to fight beside you. | am also hon
ored TO speak for my friends and neigh
bors here in Missouri and accord you n
most sincere welcome TO this grand old
State where ] was born and where l
lived in boyhood.
III you will accept me as an ordinary
buddy In the rear rank. I will be per-
fectly satisfied.
For nearly four years the armies on
the western front had been fighting in
dependently or else under some tenn
porary agreement TO render mutual
support. There was no supreme direc-
ton that would insure unity or CO.
ordination OF effort 1t was not until
the dark days OF disaster In the spring
OF 1913 that necessity forced the issue.
and Marshal Foch was unanimously
selected as allied Commander in Chief.
Calm, confident and aggressive, this
great soldier AT once inspired all ranks
OF the allied armies by his exceptional
qualities of leadership. The world
knows well the story OF allied success
under his direction and no words OF
mine can add to the glory of that
achievement.
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"spirit of Entire Nation,

"A prodigious effort on the part az
your entire nations intelligence. will
power and energy! 4 prodigious effort
which has filled your associates with
admiration and gratitude and con-
founded your enemy,
This splendid spirit OF an entire
nation we find again on the battlefelds
of France, where II was biazoned In the
admirable virtues OF bravery and hero
ism.
cit was the spirit Of the Second and
Third Army divisions, which, one month
later, took part in the battle OF the
Marine and distinguished themselves i'm
mediately In the operations around
Chateau Thlerry and In Belleau Wood.
Again II was the spirit of those Ave
divisions which. on July Is. participated
In the victorious counter offensive of tho
Tenth and Sixth French armies between
the Aisne and the Marne and contrib
uted In great measure TO that victory.
Finally. il was that spirit which ami
mated all the American army when on
July "a Gen. Pershing formed your
splendid units under his own direct
command.
ION September ~, -eis. .se crst
American army delivered its first battle
on the soil OF France. II dislodged the
enemy from the st. Nihle salient. where
he had entrenched himself for nearly
four years, threw him back beyond the
foot of the hills Of tNe Meusc. From
the very FIRST the American army en-
tered into glory How many further
lnurels was Il yet 70 win?
"The st Mihiel operation was nearly
ended when the American army attacked
on a new front On September % Il
was engaged on the right wing OF the
vast allied offensive. The point of d.
rection assigned to 1t was Mezieres. on
the Meuse.
"Deployed from the left bank OF the
Meuse 70 the eastern confines of Cham
payne. Il had three army corps In line
for a front of nearly forty kilometers.
Before Il stretched the region OF the
Argonne. formldabN emplacement of the
German defence. wooded terrain.
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his home to take unto himself a
wife. The Stars ana Stripes he has
sworn to love and cherish unto
death. Italy. his mother. he never
will forget. Italy. like all mothers.
sheds tears at losing her son. but
smiles in the realization that his wife
is fine and Incompatible. And Italy
welcomes the American Legions as a
brother.
"Power for Influence"
ADMIRAL BEATTY-To me the
parade was most inspiring and hope
full. 1t indicated that the spirit which
governs the American Legion is a
big one. 1t indicated that the legion
Is a factor for doing good in the
world. Here we have all branches
of the service-soldiers. sailors and
marines. The Legion itself, in con-
nection with the British Legion. has
a power which Is important to In
fuence the world in a peaceful di-
rection and therefore is performing
a service of great magnitude.
GEN. JACQUES-It was a won
derful turnout. Your men main
tanned the military step to perfec-
ton. They have the souls OF
eternal youth. They are sublime.
The service women who marched
what can be said of them? Any use
of the superlative in praise of Ameri-
can womanhood would be but d.
mlnutive to their real worth.
GEN. PERSHING-I was tre-
mendously impressed with the bear
ing of the men, the precision of their
marching and the evident discipline
that they still maintain and which,
nc doubt. they will always maintain.
j am glad TO have had the oppor-
tunity of seeing again so many repre-
sentatives Of the great army we had
In the war. and 10 have met again so
many of my comrades. The day is
one I shall never forget.
OmcfaI Programme Shortened.
The official and unofficial programme
combined to make the burden upol
Foch too great. Part of IL ha'
o be omitted. He did not ride in tn
open automobile between two lines o
school children, as they had planned
There were 10 have been 10000 of tn
5000 on either eide. ham
IN hand in unbroken lines. The chill
lren were ready. but the thing had (
De abandoned. And they had to aban
Ion Marshal Foch's proposed trip to For
The only way he coul
nave made the journey would have bee
1y airplane. and Gen. Pershing forbid II
We can afford to take no chance
with him." the General said.
So the parade was the great event
Probably every nation In Europe wa
by blood in the procession
Besides there were North America
indians, negroes. a few Chinese. brow
men from the Philippines and blond
from the north countries. Vice-Presi
dent Coolidge was In the stand and &c
red in the face when the Massachusett
lads came along cheering him. Coy
Allen OF Kansas received such tyibut
from the men from his state.
There were 231 men and women {
the New York section and Williams +
Deegan. State Commander, led then
Of course the band played "Tammany
and Give My Regards TO Broadway"
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Carried Through to Finish"

Carried Through to Finish
Nothing could discourage or check
Your army. 1t threw itself with gen.
efons aroor into the immense msIee.
The task was a rude one, but 1t was
carried out to thorough finish.
Fighting without respite night and
day for month. advancing in spite
o. the pitfalls and the counterat Ia cks
OF the enemy, 1t succeeded. by pure
force of tenacity and heroism. in lib
nat;ns the wild region of the Argonne.
After st. Mlhiel. 1t could now in
scribe proudly upon its banners the
name OF the Argonne
"On the sixteenth of October, this
great task finished. it joined hands with
the Fourth French army in the defile
OF Grad Ere.
In consequence of this the eneny'a
resistance was severely shaken; the mo-
ment had arrived to give him the final
blow.
"On the first OF November just three
years ago to-day. the first America n
army again attacked and. in a splendid
advance, reached Buzancy, penetrating
the German line for more than ten
kilometers.
The enemy. this time. retired defi-
uitely; the stars and Stripes at once
took up the pursuit and. six days later,
floated VIGOROUSLY over the Mouse re-
conquered
After st. Mihie. after the Argonne,
the American banners now bore the
name OF Meuse,
In a few months you had taken 5000
prisoners and 1,i0o cannon from tee
enemy
"GIory TO You who Survive"
Glory TO the first American army,
glory also 10 those of your divisions
which, distributed among the French
and British armies contributed In crest
measure to the final success. whether
with the Fifth French army to the
northwest OF Rheims or with the Fourth
French army. in which they carried in
magnificent assault the strong POSI-
tons of Orfeuilles: or again. win tne
British armies for the capture of the
famous Hindenburg line or with the
the enemy upon the road TO Brussels.
During this time your second army
impatiently awaited to attack In ITS
turn in the direction Of Metz. which
already was stretching her arms TO US
for deliverance; but, harassed and de-
feated. the enemy laid down his arms!
"A solemn hour, which compensates
for all the sacrifices freely consented to
for the cause of right.
1T is you who have made these sacfi-
fices. More than 5000 of your country
men were buried in the soil of France.
May they rest in peace. Your French
brothers In arms watch over them.
GLORY to you who survive them and
who enjoy victorious peace. You may
we'll be proud OF your past exploits.
Your country had asked OF you 20
lay low redoubtable enemy. You
have placed him at your mercy. and
after having assured every guaranty
for the liberty OF our peoples. you hava
imposed upon him the peace which our
governments have dictated Has no;
your task been completely fulfilled?
'As for me. the great honor of my life
will be TO have guided along the road
OF victory the American army of 1918.
which was q real grand army, begin
ming with its commander
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rugged, difficult in its very nature. and
rendered more so by all the defensive
organizations which had been accumu-
lated there during the last four years.
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NEW YORK LAND.

FARMS-Alfalfa. dairy, tobacco, fruit,
poultry, truck, general, around Syracuse
Beautiful Finger Lake region. Illustd
cataIog free. Dodge Farm Agency, Eyert
son Bldg Syracuse, n. Y.
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FOR sALE-KANsAs FARMS.
YOUR CHOICE

Of four S0-acre improved farms. Any one
Is worth the price asked. To-wft: 81 500
S., 600 cash; $4,000, S11,200; liberal terms
For further information write Chas. J.
FOR SALE-4SO acres good pasture land in
Pottowatomie county, well watered. Price
S65 per acre. clear; terms on part. Fur
mans Real Estate. 106 West Sth.
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE



land lays rolling socm
hay mile
unlimited
entire electric lights
1O0ton
anything needed
lin 4O-SO-1 tracts
cottage for
of
dence.
quality
a.
IA
smooth upland
n o BILE residen
and city property Spend little
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FLORIDA LAND.

FLORIDA-1O00 600 acres or less. Rich
muck soil Bigger bargain never offered
for land or cattle proposition. Wonder
full climate. $40 a. a. NJ. Riedesel, Den
yer, Colo.
POULTRY AND FRUIT FARMS in Sunny
Florida, near Jacksonville, fine lands; we
will help you financially to make good.
Write Jax Heights Co., Jacksonville, Fla.
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FOR SALE-HOUSEHOL GOODS
ODDS AND ENDS of sterling silver, such
as dessert spoons, bouillon spoons, butter
spreaders, cold meat folks, salad forks and
fruit knives at pre-war prices and lower.
The Adds Jewelry store, ST Kansas ave.
ALCAZAR comb. range, coal and gas,
heating stove; Wilton rug; dining table;
bench wringer; mattress; bicycle; sanitary
couch; kitchen items. Close out by March
u. pa East Second street.
FOR SALE-Cole's high oven range; COOK
and heat with one fire-Greatest baker on
plate mirror. 5f2 Leland St
FOR sALE-Dining table, buffet, chairs,
sanitary couch, rugs. dresser, heating
chine, refrigerator. IA East End st.
BILE; white enamel steel baby bed, small
kitchen cabinet Phone Black 1892. 1501
Tyler St
FOR SALE-Double bed springs, first class
condition; four burner gasoline stove.
1923 Buchanan st.
LEAVING CITY-Selffne all household fur
niture; also piano. Mrs. Brooks Sparks.
1922 WI.
HIGHEST CASH prlce paid for all kinds Of
furniture ant stoves. Logan Furniture
Co. Phone 31s2 322 Kansas ave.
FOR SALE-New solid walnut oak dresser;
Hoosier kitchen cabinet; three quarter
white iron bed Phone Black 1882
RUGS and all household goods bought and
sold. See Wesley Bunce at New Store,
S19 North Kansas avenue Phone 540S-
PHONE Us about cleaning wall paper. c.
III. Hill & Son. Phone S21-
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FOR sALE-sUBURBAN.

FOR SALE-EiTe-room well built house,
cellar. cistern, well, good barn. hen house,
coal house. old shade, 3 blocks to car line
on Calf ave Price, $4,000 Terms part.
Furman's Real Estate, log West Sth.
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FOR sALE-FARM LANDS

FOR SALE-Sheridan county farm land by
owner. 800 acres, so a. in cultivation, AZ
miles from county seat; good soil and
water; healthful climate. no W. Olive St,
Ell Dorado Springs. Mo.
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WISCONSIN LANDS.

OWN A FARM in the fertile "Cloverland
of America" upper Wisconsin. Send for
illustrated booklet. Edward Hines Farm
Land Co., 1908 Otis Bldg, Chicago.
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DRAUGHTSMAN.

DRAWINGS made from specifications. or
field notes. Structural steel detailing
and checking. Map work and special draw
ings. Satisfaction guaranteed. Adrian T.
Parr. 116 West Sixth.
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First published in The Topeka Stats
Journal, March 8, 192IJ
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CANADA LANDS.

FOR SALE-s00 acres, finest, rich level,
prairie wheat land, Saskatchewan. All
under cultivation. $50 acre. Might ex-
change Holcomb, 700 Lafayette, South,
Grand Rapids. Mich.