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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-23
Martial Law.
n of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: We hear that the government is en-
barrassed by the lack of any law under which
action can be taken against the German in
cendaries, and if such law is lacking, IT
it, perhaps because such crimes were never
contemplated by the lawmakers. There Is
one law, however, that fits their case admir-
ably, and that is martial law What would
be the fate of an American in Germany
caught burning factories and blowing up
ships? There cannot be doubt that he
would be promptly shot, and that is the prop
err course to take with our German enemies.
II will be said that martial law cannot be
proclaimed in time of peace; well, why is the
President so afraid of declaring a state OF
war? state of var exists now, ar
made upon US. while We make no resistance.
Germany could do no more against us after
our decla ration than she is doing now, but
we could put stop TO her various acts Of
warfare by bunding the whole gang of dip
lomatic conspirators out Of the country and
rounding up and sending TO the electric chair
their agents, who are so free with the torch
and the bomb.
The Republican party seems to have at this
moment no leader whose conspicuous emil
nence Of itself marks him out for nomination
TO the Presidency. why should they not
take Roosevelt? II is true he started the
attack on the railroads and the business in
terests Of the country; il is true he split
the party in 1912 and brought about the cleo
ton Of the despicable Wilson and the ap-
pointment of the unspeakable Bryan to the
highest Office in the gift OF the President.
But if he has the defects OF his qualities, he
has the qualities. and II they are not Of a
kind altogether desirable in days of quiet
and serenity they are such make him the
man Of the hour. +. A. HENRY. -
Morristown, n. j., Nov. ls, 1915.
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No Entangling Alliances
tor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Too great an article TO be REGARDED
as a proposition for drawing out the bgo'ea
is your leading editorial Of November ~
The truth is frequently hard 20 gulp, |" ),
evinced by the discourse evoked and printed
in review.
The fundamental principles OF our Repap,''
as laid down by It's founders are so thorough.
ly insrained in the life of the nation 'o'
the effort to nullify or uproot same VIII con-.
to naught. Frothy debate fosming rheton'
all are dissipated on the rocks Of resi9'
and mo entangling alliances" is our mocsr''
lied safety first. c. A. KEHRWlEDEh
New York, Nov. 10, 1915
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-23
The Ellen Wilson Memorial Homes

tFron, The Southern Workman
To commemorate the sympathetic iEtere 81
which Mrs. Wilson took in the alleys ard in
good housing. the Washington branch OF the
National Civic Federation is planning TO
build a block of model tenements which snail
be known as the Ellen Wilson Memorial
Homes. 1t is hoped that these will be so per-
feet in all details as TO become model for
correct housing throughout the country. Sew
eral thousand dollars have already been sub
scribed, but s350,oOO in all is needed. Like
the SANITARY Housing Company the trustees
expect to pay per cent on the investment.
Il is the earnest wish of the originator Of
this plan, Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, that as
many people rs possible may become share
holders by contributing small sums OF money.
She would be more than glad if the whole
amount could be raised by 100000 people
sending 81 each"
These prospective houses are described as
follows: "In addition TO the housing, the
block will contain a playground and. II pos
sible. wadnR pool for little children; a
small library; an administration building 20
contain a laundry with facilities for thirty
two women doing washing and ironing at
three cents an hour, which covers oil eX-
penses; a superintendent's Office: very
small emergency hospital. one large nall and
two small ones where club meetings can be
held; end small suite for the resident
worker The amusement hall Is TO have a
kitchen. where simple suppers can be pre-
pared and cooking classes can be held. \
day nursery is also 10 be attached where
children may be left when the mothers are
MN Iii ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-23
For Preparedness.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
SIR The Special Relief Society on Deee",
be- | will endeavor to get the signatures v
voters in New York City in favor of an sa'
quate national defence. For this WORK W
need canvassers. All that Is required OF eaa.
vassers is to secure the names OF voters "
petitions.
In each district there will be 8 captain, |,
lieutenant and a headquarters station ~ =
those who are willing to assist in this wo,.
on December / are requested 10 send ,nem
names before November % to Mrs. wil''a"
c. Potter. 597 Fifth Avenue
FRANCES GORDON ALEXANDER
New York, Nov. 10, 1915.
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Her Pride a Thing of the Past.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: What has happened TO US Americans
that we are so tamely subservient to Mr.. Will
sons wil7 Why nave we not before now
with one accord called on him to cease mere
talk and act as a great nations representative
ought?
The Germans are indifferent to his phrases
and reply TO them with insult. Why do we
put up with it? Is all the oldtime manly
spirit gone GU, of our peope7
Ard | used TO he so glad and proud 10 De
an American! AN AMERICAN WOMAN.
New York, Nov. IL, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-23
Two Letters.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: read with much amusement two let
tiers in The Tribune this morning, namely,
the ones signed &C. F. r." and "a c. Grimm" -
No doubt you do receive hundreds Of letters
every day. but I'm glad you have the nerve
20 print knocks" as we'll as boosts You
should print your front page the ad Mr..
Roosevelt printed: This is no paper for
hyphenated Americans"
Mr.. Grimm can't boast OF any closer Ger
man relatives than | can, but, believe me, /
I'm and we are) for The Tribune every day
and not President Wilson with his policies
MRS. r. Z. KEYES.
New York, Nov. 10, 1915.
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15
MOTORCYCLE RACES
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Big Entry Professional Riders Will
be i'm DecOrah This Week for
Race Meet at Fair
Grounds.
$11O IN PURSES
HAVE BEEN PUT UP
II. +. Drake, Secretary of the Feder
alton of American MOtOrcyclists
of Springfield, Mass.
Will Referee.

The professional motorcycle races
which were postponed from last Sat-
urday, will be held at the fair
grounds in Decorah next Friday,
Sept. II. A big entry of professional
riders from all over the state will be
here, among them Kellinger and
Brinkley, of Anamosa Korn, of Dav-
enport and Deitz, of Waterloo.
H. F. Drake, secretary of the Fed
Grafton of American Motorcyclists,
of Springfield, Mass, will be here TO
referee the races. Secretary Mont
gomery of the Winneshiek County
Motorcycle Club talked with him
over the long distance phone yester-
day, and he promised to be here
Tomorrow night the Star theatre
will show 1900 feet of films, show
ing the entire workings of the Indian
Motorcycle plant at springfield,
Mass. The event promises to be one
of the fastest and most exciting race
meets ever held in the state, and a
big crowd is sure to attend.
The following races will be put on: /:
Three mile amateur race-1st
prize Maxims head light; I'd, Grin
nell Griptite Gloves.
Five mile amateur race-1st
prize, Hand klaxonett; I'd, five GAL
Ions motorcycle oil.
Ten mile professional race-1st
prize, $25; I'd, SIS; Sd, $40, if four
finish.
Australian pursuit race, $40. Rid
ers are started at equal distance
around the track and each man as
passed drops out. Winner being last
man.
% mile professional stripped stock
machines, 1st, $25; I'd, SIS; Sd, $40,
if four finish
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15

THE BUYERS BEST FRIEND.
Read The Advertisements i'm This
Paper This Week.

The best friend OF the careful buy
er is the advertisement in the local
paper.
1t is the arrow that points the way
to better buying.
1t is a foregone conclusion that
when a merchant goes to the expense
of advertising certain goods, those
goods are well worth the price and
will stand up under the most rigid
inspection. If it were otherwise the
merchant would hardly be calling at
tention to them. He would simply
resort to the shady trick of work
ing them off, on some unsuspecting
dupe.
Very few buyers have the time to
look all over town before making
their purchases. Life is too short for
that.
They must have the goods, and
unnecessary loss of time in making
their selection, and it is but natural
that they should turn to the advertis-
ing pages of the local paper for such
advance information as may be OBJ
tainable before starting out on their
quest.
Thus it is that the merchant who
advertises his wares, and keeps his
best offerings in the public eye, has
the advantage of the man who new
er advertises, and draws business to
his store which otherwise might drift
into other places.
1t is good for the merchant and it
is good for the buyer, for it enables
the merchant to dispose of his goods
at a reasonable profit, and enables
the buyer to make the purchases he
desires to best advantage without
loss Of time.
And if there is a special bargain
offered it enables the buyer to take
advantage of the opportunity instead
of going to some other place where
a higher price would prevail.
Advertising has been reduced to a
science, and those who benefit from
it are not found only in the camp of
the advertiser. The buyer shares
equally in the benefits through the
saving of time and the securing of
the articles he desires at the mini
mum price.
Keep your eye on the advertising G
pages of this PAPER, for they will con-
tain many attractive offerings from
week to week.
Success comes to those who seek
it, and economical buying is one Of
the surest means to that end.
Watch the ads.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15
GAVE PLEASING RECITAL.
Packed House Greeted Misses Jewell
and Daniels Friday Night at
the Grand.

One of the largest and most ap-
preciative audiences appearing at the
Grand in long time was out FRIDAY
evening TO enjoy the recital given by
Miss Alice Daniels, mezzo-soprano
and Miss nellie Jewell, reader. The
first number on the program was a
piano solo by Miss Kathryne Moore,
which was most pleasing.
Miss Daniels and Jewell proved
that they are artists of rare ability.
Miss Jewell was student of Colum-
bia College of expression, of Chicago,
and her work Friday night demon
strated thorough training in her
chosen field of work. Each number
she appeared in was received most
Miss Daniels is
possessed of pleasing mezzo-so-
prano voice. She is pupil of Mrs.
F. H. Snyder, of st. Paul. She render
ed number of high class songs, dis
playing a rich, sweet voice, which
proved a delight to the big audience.
The entire program was gem and
the audience was carried away by
the work of the accomplished young
artists. They are Decorah girls, and
the big reception given them Friday
night must certainly be very crafty
ing to them. Tonight they will appear
at Burr Oak, and on Sept. "a, they
will appear at New Hampton.
Misses Daniels and Jewell expect
to enter Chautauqua work and we
predict bright future for them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15
The Boy Chaffeur Menace.

Whenever great tragedy like the
sinking of the Eastland occurs there
is great hue and cry about enforc-
ing laws. 1t is invariably discovered
that the loss of life was due to lax
law enforcement. Then it is too late.
The damage has been done and can
not be repaired. That is the trouble.
We do not always take preventative
steps until there has been loss of life.
Take for example the Iowa law
which governs the operation of auto
mobiles by minors. The law stipu-
lates that no boy under sixteen years
of age shall be allowed to operate
an automobile. That law is violated
every day in every section of the
state. 1t will continue to be violated
until such violation of the law caus-
es tragedy. Then there will be an
outcry for law enforcement-when 1t
is too late.
The average boy under sixteen
years of age, who is allowed to run
an automobile, may be a competent
driver, but there is bound to be ex-
ceptions. The main point, however,
is that there is law on the statute
books prohibiting those under six
teen years Of age from performing
this important task. The duty of au-
thorities is to enforce it. They didn't
make the law, hence they cannot be
Justly condemned for doing their
duty in enforcing it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15
AUTO POLO FOR
W|NNESH|EK FAIR
Another C. HOld-YOur-Breath
Thrillef~ action for Next
AUTO POLO IS
re- OF THRILLS
Both Autos Arrive e Ball at
Same Moment, Th vi is
Chased All Over TIN I'D,
Thrill From the Crowd
Every SECOND.

The managers of the Winneshiek
county fair are already looking af-
ter attractions for next years fair
Auto Polo is not a show; it is not 4
circus; nor what is sometimes called
IAN outdoor feature" There is no
taking; no stalling, no misrepresen-
tation. Auto Polo is sport; one
which will interest you from the
time of the start until the end of the
game. It's character is sensational
to the last degree of sensationalsm
1t abounds with thrills and unex-
pected, unlocked for situations. 1t
is game for every man, woman and
child who has blue blood coursing
through their veins.
Every automobile used in auto
polo is especially built for the game
under patents owned by the Hank
inson Auto Polo Co., Inc, stripped Of
excess weight they tip the scales at
1,400 pounds. An effort is made by
drivers and mallet-men to keep their
own weight down to 160 pounds.
The machines are capable of with
standing unforeseen accidents, such
as head-on collisions and turning
turtle, and are so built that the
climbing of telephone pole, or a
dash through fence does not inca
pacitate them for active work. Should
they turn turtle the machines can be
righted and put into play again in
less than thirty seconds. The game
is played in periods of ten minutes
each. Five of these periods constitute
one game. There are no waits, no
false starts, no delays-always,
there is action-action with big
capital A. Auto Polo became a game
as the result Of a wager between two
automobile statesmen, who pushed a
tin can along an asphalt road with
the front tires Of their machines; it's
progression was rapid, and it immedi-
ately found favor in the eyes of the
public which bids high for innova-
tions. The players in auto polo use
mallets and use a large ball, which
they strike at, while the autos are
swirling around at rapid rate. Each
auto has a champion mallet man and
also an expert driver. 1t is a great
attraction and will be big feature
here next year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15
Learn a Little Every Day.

Among the wonders of the Pan
Pacific Exposition is block of coal
weighing 4,250 pounds. 1t measures
G1a by by 8 feet and came from
Montana.
In modern war it now costs on the
average about $4,000 to kill man.
In the Boer War this expense ran up
to nearly 100000.
Mica is the name applied to a
group of metals which are noted as
being easily split into sheets. These
sheets may be so thin that 1000 of
them are required to make an inch in
thickness. 1t is found in granite and
quartz and is mined in Norway, Swe-
den, New Hampshire and North Caro-
lima. 1t is transparent, will stand
heat and is used in place of glass
where there is more or less heat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15
Friendships Test.

The Book of Proverbs states that
one of the characteristics of friend
is to love at all times. This means
that a man should be true and act in
a friendly fashion toward his friend,
regardless of his friends attitude;
that he should not change his friend
ship into indifference or hatred, ev-
en- though his friend may resent such
disloyalty. There is something great
and fine that comes into a persons
life when he loves truly, even if his
love meets with no response. Other
wise the love of God for the children
of men, which is revealed as univer-
sal and changeless, might mean
merely a tickle thing, only going
out to us when we love consciously
in return.-The Christian Herald.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15

This is the statemtnt of James H.
Collins, a magazine writer of such
rank that he secured its publication
in the issue for Sept. IL, of the Sat-
urday Evening Post. 1t occurs in the
course of an exhaustive magazine
article on the automobile business.
A year ago it was generally known
among auto men that one big auto
manufacturer marketed one-tenth
of its output in Iowa. This was
thought to be wonderful Mr.. Collins
statement, however, will prove sur
prising even to Iowans.
The leading states behind Iowa
named by Mr.. Collins, in the matter
of automobiles per capita, are Cali
fornia, the Dakotas, Minnesota,
Washington, Oregon and Kansas.
Something of Mr.. Collins idea of
the reason why Iowa leads in auto
mobile purchases is to be discovered
in this conclusion by him:
when auto sales are followed up,
to see who really buys the cars and
what is done with them, one soon
discovers that the typical buyer is
not millionaire, not bank cashier
mortgaging his home to spend to
bankruptcy, nor any figure of Amer
lean life commonly , thought of in
connection with the automobile. The
typical buyer is a farmer, and his
purchase of a buzz wagon repre-
Isents the most serious financial oper-
alton he has undertaken since he
bought his farm and he is making
the investment because better trans
portation is vitality necessary to his
business and his family"
In subhead over the Iowa section
of the Post story it is declared that
Iowa Is the Paradise of Auto Sales
men,"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15
BILLION BUSHELS WHEAT.
Government Crop Report Puts Total
at Enormous Amount Of
9S1, 100000 Bushels.

Prospects of a billion bushel wheat
crop this year were increased by
Thursdays government report which
forecast 9S1,000,000 bushels based
on it's Sept. l canvass.
Spring wheat indicates crop OF
322, 100000 bushels, an increase OF
100000 since the August predic-
tion was made.
Production forecasts of the coun-
try's principal farm crops, based on
their conditions on Sept. 1. were an
nounced today by the department OF
agriculture as follows:
Winter wheat, $50, 100000.
Spring wheat, 100000.
All wheat, 9S1, 100000.
Corn, 2,9S5, 100000.
Oats, LAOS, 100000.
Barley, 223,000,000.
Buckwheat, S,00O,000.
White potatoes, 406, 100000.
Sweet potatoes, 65,0O0,O0O.
Tobacco, pounds, 1,120,OO0,OOO.
Flax, 1S,000,000.
Rice, 26,0OO,000.
Hay tons, 100000.
Apples, 4,000,000.
Peaches, 64,000,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15

To listen to the wheat country ii
doesn't matter whether an ear of
corn ever ripens. They have the
wheat in the bin or the money in the
bank and can stand an early Iowa
frost without worrying over pros
pects. So far rs that is concerned
Iowa has considerable wheat and
oats in the bins and much hay stack
ed outside the crowded haybarns,
Then, too, we are looking to hot
September and a late frost and a
good corn crop.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15
SCHOOL YEAR ROUND.
Sioux City superintendent Says
Change i'm Present School Sys-
tenn Would be Good.

Superintendent NJ. G. Clark of the
Sioux City schools, who has just re-
turned from a tour of eastern cities,
is strongly in favor of the year
around school, plan. Mr.. Clark said
the adoption of the plan by the
schools of Iowa would be a great
step toward the betterment of the
educational system. He will take
steps to have the plan introduced'in
Sioux City.
Mr.. Clark holds that the present
city school system is copied from the
rural school idea where the children
were given opportunity to help har-
vest the crops.
1--WE have outgrown that idea and
it should be placed upon the shelf, >
Mr.. Clark said.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15
Naming the Country Place.

People are getting over the idea
that it is an affectation to name the
country place, and to put sign at
the gateway declaring it. Why this
feeling should ever have gained
ground is hard to explain, unless it
was because some of the early advo-
Gates of the plan used silly names
Across the water, and especially in
England, the names Of country pla-
ces are handed down for generations.
BY all means, name the suburban
or country home; but be sure to Sc
lect a name that is appropriate and
not freakish. Your home and its
grounds should have individuality,
and their naming adds to that quail
Iity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15
Korea Under Control japanese.

Korea, brought to the attention
of the political world during the war
between China and Japan and Rus
sia and Japan, has recently passed
under the control of the Japanese
government.
Missionary work was begun in
1884, and today eight Christian COM
munities are at work in Korea.
Three hundred and seven mission
aries occupy twenty-three stations.
There are 100000 adherents and
$1,000 communicates of Christian
churches 1000 were added in
one year. The great revival of 1906
Z drew the attention of the whole
Christian world to this interesting
people. They showed such wonder
full devotion to their new found faith
that they are said TO more nearly re-
semble the Apostolic church than
any other people.
Every Christian has become a
home missionary, telling the gospel
story to every one he meets. Thous-
ands of native Christians are devot-
ing not only tenth of their money
but a tenth of their time to system
attic Christian work. Visitors in
Korea are impressed with the spirit
uality OF her people and their power
to see and accept spiritual truths.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15

When busy man has been sum-
moned as juror and is making the
best of poor situation by trying to
believe that he is performing his
patriotic duty (and is getting about
one-fifth of what his time is worth)
he can hardly be blamed for wanting
to shoot the pettifogging lawyer who
wastes half day wrangling over a
jury for case that hasn't any more
business in court than man has III
a society woman's boudoir.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-15

Beer kegs were used by the farm
ers of southw sarn Iowa and Kan
sas this year to eep the heavy bind
ers 'from sinking too deep into the
soft soil while cutting their grain.
This is probably the first time on rec
ord that the beer keg has been used
in the regular harvest field, but it
has a long and successful record in
the sowing and harvesting of wild
oats"