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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09
A Submarine a Week.

Specializing on the number of craft at
present engaged in harassing Britain's
sea-borne commerce, the London CORE
spondent Of The Tribune observes that
there appears to be little doubt" that Ger
many is now building submarines at the
rate Of one a week"
As future possibilities depend very
largely on the capacity Of the yards in this
way, it is important to understand exactly
what is meant by "the rate of one week. y
1t is generally believed that at the begin
ming of the year Germany had about thir-
ty-three of these vessels in commission.
The intention before the war, as far as we
know from the published announcements,
was to lay down six year. 1t can hardly
be doubted that since the war began more
were provided for, but, with the yards at
disposal, trebling the number provided for
in the original programme would be pretty
good work. That would bring the num-
Der Of new submarines up to only eighteen
by the end of this year.
In all probability, however, building
facilities have been considerably increased
and il is very likely that Hoboken, Zee
brugge and other places have, as it is re-
ported. been turned to account. From an
apparently trustworthy source the news
came some months ago that forty new
9OO-ton vessels had been ordered by the
German government, but at that time it
was not supposed that they would be
ready before the end of the year after
next.
According to information said to have
been received by the British government
factories all over Germany are now at
work on different parts of submarines and
these parts are transported by rail to the
naval bases and there fitted together.
Some such device would be necessary to
account for the prodgious rate Of produc
ton attributed to the Germans, for GER
tainly before the war there were very few
yards concerned in building submarines,
as far as we know.
But even making full allowance for the
order and system that undoubtedly do
exist in the German yards and factories,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09
German Bands.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Anent your editorial of August GOV
crinc the subject German bands. Even these
innocent tooters, blowing German germ
through their horns, assume devilish propor
tions as seen through Krupp smoked glasses
and are therefore subjected to pro-brltis7
ferocty. Is there no limit? VIII we consecu
lively see beer and delicatessen thrown 10 'n'
wolves? Can there be- respite from th'
Allies efforts to get even with Teuton and
Turk atrocities? 1t is darkly limited thai
our national bird is to be rechrstened be
fore Thanksgiving next, possibly by some cog
nomen such as "Anglo-key." The horror.
cf these times have not yet all been perpe
trated impotent wrath must have its sway
let US start something. Rever:ing to music
why not opposition bands, a toot-tonic foi
everybody to make things neutral and sooth
ing? A. TOOTER.
New York, Aug. 5, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09
Dutch Barges in the Thames.

lFron Tho DundfC IdrcrtiScrJ
Belgian barges have appeared on the
Thames, and are probably fraternizing with
those Dutch neighbors who are always to be
found just below London Bridge. For more
than two centuries there have always been
some big, broad sterned Dutch boats lying in
the river, with baggy trousered Dutchmen
smoking on board quite calmly. 1t is the
Renaissance of a Dutch conquest Those
boats have moored there, with their cells for
ondon, ever since William III gave them the
right of traffic. And if there wasn't Dutch
boat for a single second just below London
Bridge the ancient rights would be lost. But
you will always find the calm Dutchman
smoking on his pitch"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09
Reviving Homeopathy.

It is no wonder that the followers Of
the ingenious Hahnemann are dissatisfied
with their present lot. They live in a
time when the physician is a much more
commanding figure than ever he was be-
FORE when the public listens with reverence
to every whittier who can tag his name
with an NJ. D., when opportunities for
self-advertisement infinitely exceed those
of any other age; they have seen all sorts
of new prophets rise up-Eddyites, New
Thinkers, Osteopaths, Vibrationists, Psy-
chic Heaters, Chirotherapists and whole
rabble of minor dogmatists-while they
themselves are gradually losing their grip
On the public, their young men falling
weakly into the heresies of the regular
schools and the old and faithful drifting
inevitably to oblivion.
But there are some among them who
think it is not too late to make another
bid for public favor. At the Round Table
of Homeopathic Physicians of Portland,
Dr. F. F. Casseday outlined grand plan
of campaign that met with general ap-
proval. 1t is reported in full in the cur
/ rent North American Journal of Home
opathy." as not the time ripe" he asks,
'for homeopathic physicians to declare
themselves boldly before the world?" He
thinks it is. The regulars have laid down
on the job; they have become therapeutic
nihilists, and while they are connecting
new theories it is clear, according to DR..
Cass ebay, that "the germ theory is on un-
stable ground and will probably be dis
carded." He very much suspects that the
"old-school pirates" are plotting "to steal
homeopathy" This, therefore, is the right
moment for the faithful to assert them
selves and tell the world they got there
first.
How is this to be accomplished? DR..
Casseday advises his brethren to consider
the Mormons and the professors of Chris
tan Science-"the most complete systems
of propagandism and PROSECUTING the
world has ever seem" These are the ex-
amples to follow. Accordingly he proposes
the establishment of a Central Publicity
Bureau and a Press Department, supply
ing Give matter relating to all depart
ments Of health and referring to the meth
DDS and practice of homeopathy, the good
it has accomplished, the lives it saves, the
organized Institutions of homeopathy, etc,
all sent out on slips under proper head
ings." Keep this up long enough and
the editors will fall in and presently be-
gin to write editorials about ia proph-
ecy already fulfilled
Dr. Casseday is little afraid that some
of his colleagues may object to his plan
from fnicky ideas of professional ethics"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09
Honesty.
r Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Honesty seems 20 be scarce in this
city when small articles left in the cars
of the elevated railroad are seldom or never
recovered. | have had several experiences in
losing articles Of hardly any value except TO
myself. 1t looks to me as If the trainmen
are not as conscientious as they might be.
At any rate, they might keep their eyes open
far more than they do, and the lnterborough
should issue orders TO that effect
No doubt there are passengers who would
steal pennies from blind man. Those who
appropriate to their own use the personal
articles left on the trains ! would CLASSIFY
as petty sneak thieves Of the lowest order
New York, Aug 8, 1915. A. L. II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09
Knocking the Germans.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: have been a reader of your paper
for a good many years, but I'm about getting
Disguised with your anti. Germanism. l.
looks to me very foolish your editorial in
your issue of yesterday in finding fault with
the German band playing "Die Yacht am
Rhen." It looks douby foolish to me. Why
don't you make kick about the Italian or
gan grinders playing "The Marseilase" or
ITS Long Way to Tipperary," which I be-
Iieve are Objectionable to Germans? Or are
you another one of those papers which have
received bonus from the so-called Allies
to knock everything German? Be honest and
above all as a newspaper be neutral to your
many thousands Of readers.
II. HENRY D, KLINKER
New York, Aug. 3, 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09

but he is quite prepared to go ahead with
it, and to go even further, for he talks OF
public lectures and the distribution OF
"smal folders" in the lesser towns, with
the names, addresses and telephone num-
bers of the local homGopaths. And why
not? Why should the homeopathic be out
done by Mormons and Eddyites? For, as
DR.. Casseday insists, "the law Of cure is
Just as true to-day as ever"-a fact which
even the most obstinate foes of Hahne-
mannism can hardly deny.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09
THE BERSAGLIERI
Italy's Plumed Troops Finest In
fantry Rifemen in World.
CFrom The Dundee Aducrtiscr)

From The Dundee Aducrtiscr)
OF the several corps that make up the Italian
army none are more famous than the Bersa
glieri, Italy's plumed warriors. who are re-
parded as the finest infantry rilemen in the
world. Originally formed in 1886 by General
Alessandro della Marmora as a portion OF the
newly organized Sandman army, they took
part in the Crimean War and acquitted them.
selves splendidy. The dress of the Ber
saglieri is of the most picturesque type
consisting of a dark blue uniform with RED
facings, but it is the headdress which is the
soldiers greatest glory. This comprises a
low-crowned black SLOUGH hat with very
wide brim and decorated with dropping
plumes of green cocks feathers. Although
only paid at the rate Of one penny day, the
members of this famous corps save up then
coppers in order that they may be able 10
obtain for themselves plumes of better quail
ity and richer hue than those provided by
the government.
Every member of the Bersaglieri is q
picked man, chosen for his stamina and
strength. When out marching these sol
diers don't walk but go at a sort of trot
So weil trained are they and such is then
powers of endurance that they can keep w
this trot for hours. Every man of them is an
athlete, and whether performing the ordi
nary functions of a soldier or going through
the most intricate evolutions of military
drill, he displays proficiency and an ability
that could only come from long and careful
training. This regiment also has the credit
of being the oldest branch of the Italian
army and as it numbers many thousands, We
will no doubt hear ere long of their great
proves az soldiers and rinemen when they
get an opportunity Of striking hard at the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09
Fighting England's Battles.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: | see by the papers that there are
many Americans fighting for Canada and
Great Britain. This seems to me to be Z.
gross violation OF American neutrality for
the United States government to let them do
so, or do they have 10 renounce their AmerI-
can citizenship? The United States not only
furnishes munitions, but also fights England J
battles for her. Will you please tell me
what right England has for hiring our men
in this way? HES.
New York, Aug. A. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09
Neutral Rights.
he Editor of The Tribune.

To The Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Supposing that Norway, Sweden
Holland and Denmark were all fighting with
England against Germany but that France
were not involved and strictly neutral. 10
you suppose for one moment that England
would attempt to hold up our ships going 10
a French port, or attempt to stop the ship
ment of German goods through French ports
OF course, England has no more right TO
abrdge the commercial possibilities of those
small nations because Of their advantageous
POSITIONS than Germany has right to de-
mand the stoppage Of ours in shipping mu-
nitions Of war. She just relies on her might
as 20 them and our position during our Civil
War as 70 us. HENRY W STRUSS
New York, Aug. 5, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09
Local Prison Reform Needed.

Most of the indictment of conditions at
the penitentiary drawn by the State PRISON
Commission has been drawn before, so
frequently that the rotten state Of affairs
has been a matter of common knowledge
In March of last year Deputy Correction
Commissioner Lewis, after describing the
nenitentiarv cells as unfit for pigs to
wallow in" told Mayor Mitchell in letter
that the department Cannot assume re-
sponsibility for incarcerating human be-
mos in these cells" He declared further ;
awe are also compelled to notify your
honor that we cannot be responsible Tor
the discipline or the conduct of the en-
ploves from the warden down, so long as
the present conditions exist
Those conditions still exist, as the State
Commissions investigation proved. Com
missioner Davis. whom the commission so
severely censuros, has been unable to
abolish them-not, The Tribune believes,
through any lack of desire or lack OF
ability. but solely through lack of suf-
fcient money. improvements have been
1oade. but they were the merest trifies'
against the huge need for betterment
which the island presented. If Miss
Davis is to be condemned for this, the
Mayor and the Board of Estimate must
he subjected to equal condemnation.
On the score Of administration there Is
another side to the story. Against
charges, against disclosures in investiga-
lions which might well have shaken the
stoutest faith. Miss Davis chung to War
den HAYES. manifestly a product Of the
Cjd-time knock-dOwn- ddrag-out methods
Of handling prisoners, and mentally and
temperamentally incapable Of changing
his attitude toward his wards. Obstinate
r. and arbitrarily she refused to take
action to free her administration from
the incubus of his influence and policies;
and it is only since the present investiga-
ton. which has resulted in a recommends
uon for his removal, was begun that she
consented to a retirement for him which
is not a dismissal. This serious defect in
Judgment, of a piece with her attitude on
au otherwise good record.
Ii is to be hoped the Prison Commits
sion's recommendations and censure will
stir Miss Davis and the Board Of EST
mate into activity resulting in speedy
carrying out Of the reforms on Black
wells, Riker's and Harris islands which
she has planned. Above all, it is to be
hoped they will bring about her selection
Of a warden for the penitentiary who
will not be Of the Hayes type The
marked improvements at Auburn and Sing
Sing could never have come into being
under a Hayes and Miss Davis viii never
produce permanent measurable better
ment at the penitentiary until she and
the right brand of warden give their at
tention to its problem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09
If Horace Greeley Had Lived

To the Editor Of The Tribune. u.,
Sir: How do you like this way oil pom
"Warschau"? .,Hl
Just have a little patience ana YOU ain
see more good things. II Horace Ore7.s Yen
lived (how many times ! saw MN ,,n an
was boy!) The Tribune would DC ryan.
American paper and not an Engiisn sorns
But you will get safe and sane sgs a,Tp
time. THOMAS u ~"
New York. Aug. 6, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09

beyond that point that there was question
as to whether or not we were within our
rights
The same method of sounding public opin-
ion that have used in this connection mas
enabled me to forecast correctly the result
of the vote in this state in almost every
election in the last twenty-five years
ANDREW COLVIN.
New York. July "a, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09
Thanks.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Have the kindness to accept this ex
preston of appreciation and thanks for tn
mastery editorial "Liege l914-l915."
New York, Aug. 6, 1915. READER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09

Miss Marlowe declares she doesn't want
condolences on her retirement. But these
may be safely showered on the public that
knows her so we'll
And will it be with God bess-yous when
the Kaiser and Won Jagow part?
All the moose are becoming elephants in
Minnesota.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-09

Entered At the PosioGce al New York as Second Class
Mail Matter.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05
NO MORE PICKING
OFFICIALS in DARK
Michigan High Schools To Have
Credited List Of Game
Referees

II plans now being worked ont by
a committee selected by the State
Teachers association are successful,
Michigan high schools viii hereafter
be able to select officials for their
athletic contests from list OF cred
tied men, similar TO that from which
the colleges choose their officials.
The committee is composed OF viii.
bur p. Bowen, OF the Ypsi normal;
Prof. Tambling, OF Mt Pleasant, and
Prof. Hastings, OF Battle Greek. Bow
en-. who is president of the National
Athletic Research society which met
in Chicago last week is chairman. He
is the men who's definition OF an anna
teur last week received nationwide
notice. Mr.. Bowen has written the
faculty athletic directors OF $50 Mich
igan high schools for names OF Off
cials who were considered competent
to perform at interscholastic contests
OF this number. more than 90 schools
have already responded, and the
names of between 30 and 40 recon-
mended officials have been submitted.
There is still time for the remain
ing schools TO turn In their sugges-
tions. and ii is hoped TO swell the
list TO the century mark before II
is necessary to make II public. II the
plan works out, and ii should, next
fall each Michigan school will have
a list OF capable men from whom II
can select referees and umpires, and
II is believed that much inefficient Of
fciating. which has marred inter
scholastic sport in the past, can be
done away With
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05
SCHEME TO ENLIST
CRIDDERS SUCCESS
Battalion of English Football
Players Is Organized At
London

LONDON, Jan. Professional foot
ball players from all parts OF the
country have at last made strong
rally TO the colors, and will go on
active service when the soccer season
is ended A battalion OF players has
been formed and permission given by
Lord Kitchener 20 all professional
players joining who are under con
tract, for time of for their engage
ments until the end of the season
All expenses for travelling from
their training centres 10 their Satur-
day games Will be paid by their clubs.
That they might be induced TO join
al once, their army pay starts from
the time they are attested, and this
pay Is In addition To the salaries re-
Ceived from their clubs.
Ii was arranged at first To form the
battalion from the London profession
ais only, but at a meeting recently
held so many OF the country teams
were represented that il was decided
TO receive applications from profess
sionals throughout England Mr. Joyn-
ston-Hicks, Nj. r.. who presided, an
nounced amid intense enthusiasm that
the battalion will be attached 10 the
Middlesex regiment, who are we'll
known as The Die Hards" and will
be at the front within lew months
At the close of the meeting nearly
one hundred professionals stepped
forward to enlist. and after being
sworn in were marched on amid en-
thusiastic scenes, TO pass their medi-
cal examination
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05
WASHINGTON Will
TAKE BUT 26 SOUTH
But Four New Faces To BE Seen
In Clark Griffith's Spring
Camp

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-lf present
plans do not miscarry, Manager Grit
fifth will have only % men in the
squad which he will take south next
spring He will have nine pitchers,
eight outfielders. six infelders and
three catchers on his list The only
new face on the pitching stan is
Ehmke. The catching stan remains
intact. and all OF the inhelders have
appeared in Washington uniforms in
previous seasons The three new
men among the outfelders are Ron.
deau, Brown and Massey. Rondeau Is
the former Tiger catcher who has
turned gardener and who was secured
from Minneapolis last fall. The other
two were drafted from the Texas
league. OF these four new men,
Ehmke is still doubtful proposition,
and may not stick through the train
ing season.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05

Has Jess Willard fought his way
10 legitimate right 10 meet Jack
Johnson for the heavyweight cham
pionship Of the world? That is a
question which is giving fsticdom
food for wrangling this winter. Here
is the white hopes fight record. Draw
your own conclusions as to its worth
1G1i--
Knocked out I'D Burke III Reno.
OKLA. IN three rounds
Knocked out louis Fink. oklahoma
city. three rounds
knocked out ~ Nandino oklahoma
CITY. three rounds
Knocked out Joe kav0nauEN OKLA
homd city. eleven rounds
knocked out Bill schiller Oklahoma
City. four rounds
Won from Frank Lyon. Elk city,
Okla. ten rounds
Won from Mike Comiskey. Ham-
wond OKLA. ten rounds
1gi2-
Knocked ont John Young Fost
Wayne ind, -iN rounds
Knocked ont Frank Bowers SO.
Charles.-lN three rounds
knocked out John Ioung. >outh
Chicago nv. pounds
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05
M'CRAW WILL PLUG
HOLE WITH LOBERT
Secures Great Third Baseman
From Philadelphia in Big
Trade

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-John J. Nc
Graw, of the Giants, has opened his
campaign TO bolster up his Grew for
the. 1915 flag chase What was con.
sidered by experts the biggest hole
in his lineup is 10 be plugged by Hans
Lobert. the slugging third baseman
of the Phillies. Final arrangements
in the deal whereby AL Demaree,
pitcher; Milton Stock, third baseman,
and Jack Adams. a young catcher, go
to the Philadelphia club in exchange
for Lobert were made today. There
is also an amount of cash involved in
the deal, but the figures are not re-
vcaled.
The Lobert deal has been hanging
fire for sometime and did not come
as a great surprise to the baseball
world, although it was not expected
that Demaree would figure in 1t. The
poor showing OF the tall hurler last
year is responsible for his being dis
posed Of Stock and Adams are both
considered good baseball material,
but McGraw evidently figured he
needed experienced heads 10 put the
Giants in the next pennant fight.
McGraw is expecting Lobert 10 do
much for the Giants next season,
Since the desertlon OF Tillie Shafer,
the little Napoleon" has been hard
put for third sacker, and many
games last year dribbled away
through that opening.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-05
Has Willard Any Right to
Fiohf Johnson? Here's Record

Won from Arthur ~Pelky, New York,
ten rounds
Won from Luther Mccarty, New York
ten rounds.
Knocked out sailor White. Buffalo,
one round
Knocked out Soldier Kearns New
York eight rounds.
1913
Knocked out Frank Bauer. Fort
Wayne. Ind five rounds
Knocked out Jack Leon (Jack stone,
the wrestler). az Fort Wayne, Ind
four rounds
Lost to Gunboat smith. san Francis.
co. 20 ROUNDS
Draw with Charley Miller. San Fran
cisco. four rounds.
Knocked ont N Williams. Reno. New
eight rounds
Knocked out Bull Young. Vernon,
Cal. II rounds
1914
Knocked ont George Itodel. New Il1-
ven. Conn, nine rounds
Knocked ont one Round Davis Buf-
falQ. two rounds
Won from carl Morris, New York.
10 rouuds
Kuorkcd ont George Rodel. Atlanta
Ca. ave rounds
Knocked out Dan DAILY. Bunalo. nine
rounds.