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BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE Foreign Cables, Autos Scouts Cross-Word Puzzles, Dr. Brady, Questions Answered Foreign Cables, Autos Veterans' News Helen Worth Section XEV YOKK CITY. SUNDAY. FEHHUARY 20. 1927.

Nrw lurk I l.lwkr.r. U. S. DEBT STAND HINDERS DISARMAMENT MOVE FOREIGN NEWS Simonds Certain Coolidge's Disarmament QQUMERGUF LETS Hindehburg's Idea of Citizens Cabinet GEflMJW CIBINET Plan Will Fail European Politics a Bar; Foreign Leaders nwilling to Oblige America German View of To Insure a By FRANK H. HMOXPS.

PRESIDENT COOLIDGE'S nropo-sal for a new conference to limit naval armaments compels the various European powers to give at least formal consideration to a question In which none of them sra at this time Interested. Its probable failure, too. Is due to, tho fact that there can be no parallel between the existing conditions and those which surrounded the Washington Conference. In the Washington Conference the United States had a great chance to The Marshal (to Right parties) Vewill have a citizens not ceasing to be military. II Travaso, Rome.

cabinet, but as you see I am U. S. Hands up! We demand Pacifism for Europe Petroleum for America. Simplicissimus, Munich. Oddities in News of Europe Finally we are likely to receive some such reply as terminated the pro-ponal to enter the World Court.

In the meantime hehlnd the scenes all Kurope In patiently awaiting the time when the questions of debts and reparations can be reopened with American consent. That Is the only world problem In which American participation is actually desired. The connection between tho limitation of naval strength in tho matter of cruisers and the modiflcatlnn of the Mellon-Berenfjer debt agreement or the American veto to French loans In the United States will not be Instantly obvious to any Amer-Iran. Hut It was the first thing which struck every Frenchman, on reading tho President's proposal. It at once pugRested a situation In which Fiance would have something to trade for something else that every Frenchman desired.

Itrlllsh Would Welcome Chance To Hencw Submarine Fight. IX EXACTLY the same fashion British diplomacy would ace the chance to renew the fight to abolish the submarine with American aid. And the Clerman would begin to speculate as to whether in such a conference the German interest In disarming the victors of the war to his own level might not be furthered. This Is not an evidence of peculiar European wickedness; It is no more than nn Illustration of the application of the motto Mussolini onro expressed In the admirable formula, "Nothing for nothing." In the minds of mopt Europeans we had something to sell and something to buy at the Washington Conference in 19-M, We made our bargain. AH agi-pe It was a bad bargain from our point of view.

But we made it. Now we want to obtain precisely what we missed getting at Washing-inn, but no onp is going to help us to get it fr.r nothing. What does the Frenchman or Italian care if we have to upend a hundred million or a billion on our fleet? It will not be used against liim, and is less likely to be use 4 for him. What dries he care whether a gesture of tho American President leads to success or failure abroad? TO BE LONG-LIVEO. New Alignment Gives Government a Majority of 47 in the Reichstag.

By S. Mill Bol TON. (Sprclnl Corrrxpon'h-nrr nf 7 hr I nnlr) Berlin. Jan. Writing eight days ago I ventured the suggestion that "the beginning of next week will in all probability tho creation of a new Cabinet." Today, the last day of the week, brings a Cabinet, und even now it Is Mill provisional, although there is little doubt that the list will stand as tunned.

The parties of the extreme night and extreme Eeft are already pouring out not merely viais hut whole bueketfuls of wrath, scorn and contempt on the new government, and nobody In entirely pleased with it, for it Is the result of a really compromise on tho part of tht German Nationals and the Catholic Center. Nationals Bitterly Taunted. The venom of the Democratic and Socialist press venom Is not too harsh a word to use is chiefly directed at the German Nationals, who are bitterly taunted with having abandoned their former attitude toward Locarno and Geneva. Opponents of the Cabinet here, is well probably as most commentators In the formerly allied countries, ate decrying the new Cabinet as "reactionary." In one sense it is, but it Is a most healthy reaction. It can, moreover, be pretty safely predicted that the government will seo itself compelled to justify its existence by carrying out astonishingly liberal policies.

It will be remembered lint the election of Marshal von Hinden-burg as President, in 1925, was followed by precisely the sumo kind of assaults from precisely the same sources, yet it would be difficult today to find any objective observer anywhere who would not admit that the outcome of that election was a big step forward In honest, and stable government. I believe the name can be said of the choice of this new Cabinet. IJkcly to I.lve Tong. Will It be long-lived? The chances favor it. The partus making up the new coalition and the number of deputies belonging to them in the Reichstag are us follows: German Nationals.

110; Center, 61: People's Parly, Bavarian People's Party Catholic 1 1. The Economic Union, with 1 deputies, has promised its support, making a total of 270. The opposition consists of Socialists. 1.11; Communists, Democrats, 32. The "Vuelkisehe." or Fascist group, with 15 members, will probably support the Cabient on most cultural, social and religiouf questions, but even if it should vota with the opposition the government would still hfivfl a majority of 47 'les in the Reichstag.

Tt is of interest to note that the new coalition represent- a return to the coalit Ion exist ing for decades under the empirt the so-called "black -blue block" of 'onpprvative. and Center and that the Socialists are again forced into the opposition. They really did valuable work as opposition party in those elder days, and that is their real role. 1'very-hody iti Germany except the Socialists themselves admits that these have demonstrated their utter Incapacity to rule, and a good many Socialists themselves admit it. The average American reader cannot know how firmly wedded thY German political patties to "principles," and what surrender 'd principles means for them.

The concessions made by the two bipgesr oai ties of the coalition are- I repeat it a most hupefm indication for the future. BOURGEOIS CITIES PAY HIGHER DOLES THAN COMMUNISTS Latter Are Less Prosperous and Provide Only Standard Minimum Rate. Paris, Feb. 1 I.Vi Houru-eois" communities hae turned the (abb-- on Communist nrmieipa lilies by p-iy-Ing higher unemployment doles thai, the internationalists. When the cxtf-mits demanded of nne mayor higher rate than the government provides, the bourgeois replied that be would guarantee to pay more than th- principal community controlled bv Communists Tho standard relief rate for the hood of a family out of work i.i francs a day with 2 francs additional for the wife and each chi'd.

That gives a fn nuly barely en on eh for one lie lit no a I of lie heaped foods every day with not hi rig for rent, liKht, heat or other expenses. Some communities have voted additional funds and Individuals hae contributed enough to about double these allowances. Communist communities, however, have had to keep to the Hindu 1 rate, as a rule, because they are Iesi prosperous and because thev Inst the fcoernment idioiild furnish the money. 4,500 AMERICANS STUDY IN FRANCE PREDICT! NOW GUESTS OUNCE TIE CHARLESTON French President Could See Nothing Wrong With the American Dance. Eagle Bureau, SS Rue Cambon.

By GrY HK KOK. Parts, Feb. 6 The Charleston mas danced at the Elysee Palace, the dignified official home of President Gaston Doumergue, last night. It was the occasion of the annual Presidential reception to the Diplomats Corps. The Ambassadors and attaches from foreign Powers were Invited to a formal dinner In full uniform "with decorations," meaning all possible medals, ribbons, colored sashes, swords, gold braid, and, in certain cases, spurs.

A vast number of others were In vited to come at 10 o'clock to dance pnd look at the diplomats, who are a gorgeous lot and visible en masse like that only once a year. President Doumergue Knew that as on previous years his great official homo would be crowded by all the hundreds of official and unofficial persons with enough pull to get invitations, lie knew that for hours the streets about would be choked from curb to curt, with taxis and private cars Inching their way imperceptibly to and from the palace. Ball Very, Very Formal. He knew there would be dancing. Fomebody mentioned that the Charleston had become popular thU year and that probably the younger guests would want to try it in the Presidential ballroom.

Horrors! For the President' ball very, very formal. Nobody not in full evening dress can get in. The dinner jacket did get in one year soon after the war, but restrictions have tightened again and long tails and white ties are de rigueur. "No." President Doumergue is quoted as saying, "I can never allow the Charleston to be danced hero." His secretaries looked grave. The younger people were all Charleston crazy, they explained.

They might dunce a few of the old fox-trots and cne-steps; but if they weren't allowed a few chances to dance the Charleston they would probably ail leave and go up to Montmartre. Without the young sons and daughters of senators, deputies, diplomats, generals and others, the reception would be a frost. "And besides," one of them suggested, "the Charleston isn't really so bad. They don't do It on a dance Moor Josephine Baker does it at the Folies." Gets Ocular Demonstration. "I know It only by reputation," explained the President.

"Let me see it myself. Find somebody in the palace who can dance It. And if it n't too bad we will let them have it." A young lieutenant attached to the President's stag confessed that In his off hours he was a Charleston enthusiast. Somebody played the piano. The lieutenant flung his feet and elbows in rhythmic awkwardness.

The President looked on in wonder. Ue smiled. Then he applauded, "Nothing wrong with thatl Why all the he said, or a near to that as the French language permits. And so, after once having witnessed the stately steps of the minuet, when Madame de Pompadour was its almost royal tenant, and after echoing to the quick, martial step of both Napoleons, the Elysee Palace ballroom shook last night to the angular agitations of the slave dance, the Charleston, and even to a few timid Black Bottoms. VOTE TO DECIDE WHETHER IT'S 'PALL 'MAULL' OR 'HELL' English Radio Fans Asked to Determine Which Pronunciation Is Desired.

tendon, Feb. 19 OP) Americans arriving in London for the first time are always at a loss whether the famous street, Pall Mall, should be pronounced "Maul" or "Mell," and now Londoners themselves have become confused and have entered into a controversy with a hope of settling the question for all time. A. Lloyd James, chairman of the advisory committee of the British road casting Corporatipn, has urged critiral listeners to be charitable, reminding them that if a B. B.

C. oiH'-ial used an unfamiliar pronunciation It did not of necessity follow that the official was Illiterate nor that he was a Cockney. Mr. James pointed out that the first Oxford dictionary, now out of date, gave Mall and "Maul." but the erudite clubmen who make their homo in the fashionable thoroughfare promptly and indignantly affirmed that such a pronunciation was impossible. It Is "Mell," they contended 111 chorus.

B. B. C. officials say they have no intention of making a decision, and have suggested that the public by a postcard vote decide whether one of the world's best known streets should be spoken so that It rhymes with "shell" or with "call," or otherwise. Need $250,000 to Repair Cathedral at Mayence lirrlln, Feb.

19 (If) Pre-limlnnry rrpalrs to the 900-year-olt) Mayence t'athedraf, which next to the Cologne Cathedral la perhaps the moat famous In Germany, have revealed that the imav-affffl of the weather are greater than at first believed. The most urgent repair will coat nearly a quarter of a million dollars. The vat lower In said to be in danger of crumhllns. The Mavenre Cathedral whs built In 87-1Ihi9, In the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries fires partially destroyed the edifice and necessitated extensive rebuilding. It has six towers 26S feet hi height, nine chapels and 14 altara.

American Move Warless Europe don market in competition with buyers from the Unite States. Prior to the war, the Germans had their own ivory resources In their colonies. Elephant tUBks, sea horse teeth, rhinoceros horns, narwhal horns, walrus teeth and boars' tusks were included in the 45 tons of ivory sold at the first of this year's auctions. There are four annual sales. Sales were made by the hundred weight, some of tho best material bringing about 100 a hundred weight.

Most of the buyers were Americans, Englishmen and Germans. Thinnest Watch In World Has Dial Instead or Hands. Paris, Feb. 19 (IP) The thinnest watch In the world so it Is asserted has Just been put on the market by one of the oldest Farts watchmaking firms. This has been arrived at by suppressing the hands, the hour being marked by a revolving dial, making it easier to tell the time.

The maker further claims that by dispensing with the mechanism which moved the hands. It has been possible to make a more delicate and accurate timepiece. Enlarge Cafeteria Trays To Halt Dish Breakage. London, Feb. 19 (A) London cafeteria trays are to be enlarged.

Managers here, where the cafeteria idea Is still in the early stages of development, with sort of tea tray affairs, and have found by experience that those were entirely too small to meet the dally needs of their hungry customers. As a consequence a great deal of china has been broken, as customers crowded their trays and not being accustomed to handling their own dishes mishaps were bound to happen. CAP IS FREE AT LAST OF PARIS OPPROBRIUM Paris, Feb. 19 (IP) The cap. Insignia of the "tough" and the Apache In France for many years, Is living down Its bad reputation.

The cap, in Paris, Is becoming the universal head covering for those interested in sports. People in automobiles more often than not wear caps, but usually they carrv hats for use when they get out of their cars. In the provinces the cap Is still looked at askance by the conservative generations. A Drama of Desertion in establish a status of equality not merely in the matter of battleships, but In ail the subsidiary arms. The British were at that moment In position where they were bound to accept any reasonable agreement which might end for them the Imminent danger of seeing an American battle fleet decisively superior to their own.

Scrapping Program Cost Hughes His Advantage. OECRETARY HUGHES threw that advantage away on the first day when he proposed his famous scrap ping program for battleships alone. At the moment we had the advantage In battleships built or building: the British possessed superiority in tho direction of cruisers actually In com mission. The basis for all lay In these two facts. But when Mr.

Hughes, In advance of negotia tion, abandoned the. cards In his hands, he actually presented the British with permanent superiority outside the battleline. In any negotiation to bring the to agreement with American views with respect of cruisers. Mr. Hugnes was assured in advance of French and Italian support.

Since both countries were relatively weak In all directions, no reduction would have touched their own fleets and all reductions would have benefited their relative position. Failure Put American Fleet at Disadvantage. T.N'HAPPILY Mr. Hughes permit v- ted himself to be Involved In the fight between the British and the French over the submarine arm. By taking the British view In this controversy he lost all chance of French support in the matter of cruisers.

and he presently brought the French to a state of resentment In which they wrecked all later projects for limitation In any direcfion, save the battleship. Ever since the American fleet has labored under the disadvantages Imposed upon it by Mr. Hughes' failure While it enjoys equality wllh the British In the matter of battleships, its inferiority in the crusier branch is not only decisive, but, in fact, leaves us weaker than Japan. Undoubtedly the British would he prepared to discuss with the Americans a contract which embodied the principle that the United States should not build more cruisers than the British now possess. But why should they even consider a reduction of what they have? Nor is the proposal likely to And much more enthusiastic approval in Paris or In Rome.

France and Italy are first-class powers with third-class fleets. Neither can now afford to embark upon costly battleship construction. This explained their not over-willing acceptance of tho battleship detail of the Washington program. But both can now build submarines and may presently be able to expand their cruiser squadrons. Both, too.

hove sound reasons in national Interests to desire considerable naval strength. Same Old Battle Over Submarine Woidd Be Renewed. B-JT neither the French nor the Italians can build submarines or cruisers without Instantly affecting the British situation. The British insist upon what amounts to a three-power standard in Kurope. They have today a fleet which in cruisers is at least as strong as the combined navies of France, Italy and Spain.

The same old battle over the submarine which bedeviled the Washington Conference would also certainly be resumed. The British argument that cruisers are necessary to meet submarine dangers would be repeated. Thus we might easily find ourselves at Geneva associated In a battle to compel the French and the Italians to abandon submarines or reduce their strength In that arm. With the debt dispute unsettled and American veto to French loans In the United States enduring, the French certainly will have no temptation to facilitate decisions In a new conference and to lenetit a political administration whose flnan- "The Foundling' 1. -T I I' One Astounding Act.

Glasgow clal policy Is the cause of French difficulties and the object of unanimous French denunciation. Nor arj the Fiench likely to welcome any conference limited to naval subjects and restricted to naval powers. In the broader field, In a conference which considers both land und sea armaments, the French situation Is impregnable, because it is Identical with that of practically every continental power, except Germany, which, being forcibly disarmed, naturally advocates any reduction of armaments on the part of her neighbors. The whole subject of disarmament Is now under discussion at Geneva. There is not the smallest possibility of any real decisions for an Indefinite time.

Disarmament In Europe Is based upon political questions purely and simply. In the present state of tension between Poland ann Germany, between Jugoslavia and Italy, between Rumania and Russia, reduction in armies is unthinkable. Coolldgo Plan Weak On the Business Sitle. IF MR. COOLIDGE would agree to reward French consent to attend a naval conference by the with drawal of the veto on French loans in the United States it is beyond question that French objections would disappear.

But falling this, what on earth has he to offer in return for a consent which Is essential to the success of his proposal? It Is the business side of his suggestion which is weak. It is doubly weak because he' has nothing to propose to the Rritish, while in fact he must ask of them material reduction or else yield to American demand for the expansion of that branch of our Navy to British proportions. Like all American proposals which have to do with the limitation of armaments, the latest is based upon no European state nf facts. It represents purely and simply an American state of mind, and it aims to serve an American end, which Is to escape tho costs of a considerable program of naval construction. It asks Europe to do something for nothing, and never was Europe lens ready to take trouble to satisfy American wishes.

France Is Supreme In licague of Nations. the League of Nations, where the decision will be made, the influ ence of France, backed by most Continental powers, is supremo. The unpopularity of the United States in this body Is general and for obvious reasons. Any special naval conference would now disturb the course of that general discussion which has continued for nearly a year, and would be resented by all tho nations which would be excluded. Of course no crude and formal re fusal Is likely.

European diplomacy does not work that way. At llrst it Is almost certain we shall receive agreements in principle. Later will come a discussion of methods. Next year tho discussion may become more precise. But meantlmo the domestic problem of our own navol situation is bound to become acute.

"H'XU Sunday Mail. nn. 1 i' 1 'ii 1 if 11; 1 .1 1 1 1 a 'KULTUR' SUBSIDY' IN GERMANY IS HIT AS EXTRAVAGANT Attack State's Expenditure of $4,000,000 Annually to Aid Cultural Arts. Berlin, Feb, 19 iff) An attack on the Prussian subvention policy, whereby the State spends J4. 000,000 annually for cultural and artistic purposes Is expected In the Prussian Diet when the 1927 budget comes up for consideration.

Opponents of the "kultur subsidy" assert that the State is overburdening the taxpayers with expenditures that might well be borne by private enterprise. The State spends 11.250,000 a year to make up deficits in tho two opera houses and two theaters In Berlin, a theater in Wiesbaden and one in Cassel, Dr. Paul Hirsch, member of tho Diet Finance Committee, said. In addition the State spends a year for maintaining historic palaces and estates; for museums, and about $1,700,000 for miscellaneous cultural purposes, including promotion of ftchnols of drama, excavation work in Babylon, Syria and Mesopotamia, support nf needy artists and special exhibitions. DEATH AND 'CURES' CUT PENSION LIST 50 P.

C. IN GERMANY But State Still Pays 000 a Year to World War Veterans. Berlin. Feb. 19 (P Rehabilitation work and death have reduced by 50 percent tho number of disabled war veterans dependent wholly or partially upon the German Government for support, the Ministry-of War reports.

But despite the fact that only veterans are receiving assistance today as against 1,400.000 at the end of the war. the expenditures for rehabilitation activities, pension for officers, widows and orphans still amount to $357,000,0000. or 20 percent of the entire running expenses of the Reich, including reparation payments. About 365.000 war widows, 655.000 orphans and 162,500 half orphans are being supported by the State. MRS.

LONGWORTH TO VISIT LONDON London. Feb. 19 London so ciety circles have Ijeen greatly interested in reports that Mis. Nicholas Dongworth will arrive here early in the spring. Her last visit was as Alice Roosevelt.

Should Mrs. Longworth make bet proposed trip, it is likely she will be a guest, during a part of her stay here, at Crewe House, formej Iv the home of Ambassador Houghton, which has heen taken over by a riot her American, Mrs. Saxham Driny, who, until her marriage last year, was iss Mabel lerry, known as one of the moat hospitable hostesses of MayfHir. Crewe House, though in the renter of U)n, iif known as a "country residence." owing to Its lawn and trees htch. make up one of most charming gardens within the city's limits.

MAX REINHARDT CETS IDYLLIC CASTLE HOME rterlin. Feb. 19 (VPi Max Rein-hardt, Germany's greatest theatrical producer, fee that he needs a home built amid surroundings thai will "act In a fructifying manner" upon his Imagination. Kefore having for America, recently informed the Prussian Government to his effect and placed upon it -obligation of finding a bouse a tmd idyllic Ntirroundmira for him. Th-Sta'e of Prussia believes it has exactly what he wants in the former myal gard'ner-H mansion either ft Charlottenburg Castle, In the horo of Charlottenburg, or of lf ue CaaUe, in the famous Ticrgailen.

SlO-Mllc Phono Cablo Links Berlin and Balkans. Berlin, Feb. 19 (IP) The completion of a new 310-mile underground telephone and telegraph cable between Benin and Vienna marks an Important step in the program of linking up all large cities of Europe with a reliable and speedy telephone service. The new enble will onnect the Balkans with London and Paris through Vienna nd Berlin. Dr.

Stlngel, German Minister of Posts and Telegraphs, commented on the value of the cable for the promotion of peace and commerce, saying that a epeedy telephone service with, Vienna and the Balkans might have done much to avert the war. The cable was officially opened by President Von Hlndenburg and President Michael Halnlach of Austria who were the first to talk over the line. King George to Attend Garter Knights Service. London. Feb.

19 (IP King George and Queen Mary are returning to Windsor Cast a a lew days Deiore Easter, rather earlier than usual, to attend a service In St. Georges Chapel which will be the occasion of a full-dress attendance of the Garter Knights. The service Includes the renang- Ing of banners, swords, mantles and helmets of knights over the beautifully carved stalls In the chapel, which has been under process of restoration for some years. Rarthou. Duelist.

Judge, Asked To Say If Duels Are Just. Paris. Feb. 19 (IP) Louis Bsrthou. Minister of Justice, who more than once has violated French law by re sorting to sword or pistol on the field of honor, Is asked to decide whether or not dueling is right.

The law against dueling Is seldom dug up. A few test cases In years past have ended In equivocal de cisions or dismissals. Arrests rarely are made unless death or serious in-Jury Is caused. riends ana enemies 01 ine rigni of might now want to know where the duel stands In France. They want the Minister of Justice to declare himself on a subject of which he has such personal knowledge.

Vicar Threatens To Name Scandal London, Feb. 19 () Scandal mongers, by name, are to be denounced from the pulpit by the Rev. T. P. Stevens, vicar of St.

Matthew's Church, New Kent rd. Policemen are not concerned with petty gossip spreaders, says the minister, who has conceived this scheme of dealing with persons of a spiteful nature. The female species Is the same tvpe. She chatters empty stupidi ties and does harm in that way. The thing for the vicar to do is to ignore her, hilt if she really does harm and alienates young people from the church, she must be mentioned from the pulpit or reported to the bishop," he says.

Plan to Seine Tint Food On German Air Liners. Berlin, Feb. 19 () Light lunches and hot drinks will be available for passengers on the big new planes of the German commercial nir service, to be put on several of the international lines next summer. These giant machines, which will accommodate more than 20 passengers, are to be equipped with a kitchenette presided over by an attendant who will serve sandwiches, salad. and the like as the plane speeds along, and by means of an electric niovo provide hot snd coffee or other warm beverages.

American Tourists Shown Fake Cabarets In Paris. Paris, Feb. 19 (IP) American tour ist trips through the 'wicked'" night life of Paris have aroused the poet-singers and bnllad-makers of Montmartre to protest. They say the slBht-seelng car crowds are taken Into imitation, faked cabarets Instead of to the places where thf troubadour artists hold forth with an art thHt may be less exciting to the tourists but really represents the picturesque side of France. Ivory $500 a Hundred Pounds.

Is Sold In London Market. London, Feb. 19 (JP German Ivory buyers have entered-the Lon On balance failure would please him hotter, but his interest is wholly aea demic. Both countries intend to in crease their fleets Just as soon as their financial condition permits. Neither will take any engagement which would even remotely Interfere with this purpose, Question Is: "What 1o You Purpose to IS THE meantime.

In all matters I which are not vital, they are prepared to consider supporting American proposals exactly to the degree that such support Is rewarded by American concessions in directions which Interest themselves. Thus sooner or later President Coolidge's disarmament policy is going to collide head-on with his debt policy. And tho debt policy is the only detail of American foreign operations which Interests Europo on its own account. "My drar Dr. Stresemann," Briand said to the German Foreign Secretary at the famous luncheon at Thoiry.

when the question of French was under discussion, ''voii want something. What do you purpose to offer for it?" Later. de-Tending himself at Paris, Briand added: "I know it is charged that I stole the towers of Notre Dame and gave them to Stresemann. I am. myself, somewhat naive, but no, I assure you, not that naive." GIRLS OF ENGLAND HAVE FINEST ANKLE Artist Says Dancing and Sports Are Causes.

London. Feb. 10 lTi There is no ankle in the world to beat the ankle of the English girls, says A. .1. Mun-iiiiiKf.

B- the portrait painter, who Is in great demand as a Judge at ankle shows which Juht now are the fad here and there ubout the country. The English woman has perfect ankles straight and true and a beautiful as any on earth, including the American girl. Mr. Mannings declared after a ball at Norwich, which town (m noted for Its beauties. "Ankle awards are terribly nays tile, artist.

"Judging from the ba' is best. Ankles which appear perfect from the front are often disit ppoint ing at the back. In some ankles which a re otherwise perfect the Achilles tendon does not come down gracrfully." Improvement in ankles Is due to more dancing and more sport an 1 cxrrciM generally. He believes "ankles of today are a vast improvement on the Victorian age but it wuh very difficult to Kt a glimpse vt ankles in the Victorian age." Pans. Feb.

1 1 About American ttudenls In al! elaHaitlca-tltins are studying "somewhere -n 1 ranee" tills year, according to Ui pre hmt nary est mat en of the Vnr branch of the American UniwrfU? Union. This nuiiiliir includes professors bent on research, graduate si udentrt and undergraduate, a. well as those taking Independent courses in art ami an re. Dr. Calkins, this year's director the Union and the first American sciwit ist to occupy the post, has been busy the past year creating con- bet ween the Anient and French scientific circles.

Ho recently paid a to tn unh ci siilen in the Koiith of France, and on bis return from a brtel t'ip to America will inspect the abor-it'i'ies of Die universlt cs ij tile north and cast..