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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-19
Proof Positive.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: This is not going to be polite let
ter, but first want to thank you for your
editorial on "Liege 1914-19l5" and also Tor
printing the correspondence relative to it.
1t seems unfortunate that our pro-German
friends, when given every chance to be con-
cannot draw up better statement.
One repeatedly reads their articles as one
has read their books, with a distinct sense
of disappointment. The majority of those
protests" are, if possible, no less false and
illogical than they are insulting. l find my
self wondering again and again: "Can this
be meant seriously?"
The German Americans are in tragic case,
and it behooves the rest Of US, remembering
this, to make great allowances. But they
must not expect to subvert our intelligence,
however they may insist on prostituting their
own. The mildest and best natured of them
exclaim: "My country, right or wrong!"
That is a pathetic and futile cry enough, but
the rest 90 even further "My country can
do no wrong" they say, in fact, and there
fore. all who think otherwise can do no
right"
Which is proof positive-of anything I'M
der the sun they choose TO put next
Norwich, Conn, Aug. 16, 1915. A. r.
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A Selfish Campaign.

1t is entirely within the right of the
brotherhood of American Trainmen, or of
any other labor union or group of indi-
viduals. to use their votes to advance their
views or material advantage. In planning
to defeat any legislator who has voted for
the repeal of the full crew law, or any
candidate who will not promise to pre-
serve that statute, however, this union is
taking direct stand for class legislation
and in favor of special privilege, which is
quite as unjustifable as any corporations
seeking to influence legislation for its
selfish ends.
The full crew law is a bad law. There
is great question what help, if any, it has
been to the railroad employees themselves,
even though it has compelled the employ
ment on each train of certain classes of an
extra man for whom there is no work, no
useful function The Tribune has never
seen any compilation of figures showing
how it has affected the total of men en-
Iployed; but assuredly because of this law
railroads in various states discontinued
trains, cutting down the service so that
opportunity for employment was dimin
Iished to some extent. But aside from the
question of benefit to the workmen, the
law has not benefited or helped the public,
1t has compelled the railroads to spend
money for undesired, unusable men which
should have been spent in other ways.
Mechanical improvements and betterments
which might have made railroads safer
have been lost sight Of, in some cases, be-
cause of this enforced expenditure. There
is no satisfactory proof that the opera
ton Of the law has tended to make pas
senger or freight train service safer than
it was before the laws passage.
This question Of train safety and train
operation belongs properly before the Pub
lie Service Commission. 1t is not, and
never was, a proper question for legisla-
tive consideration when there existed this
specially qualified body, the commission, to
consider it. The railway trainmen's
unions last year defeated a fair bill to give
the commission the jurisdiction in this
case, instead of having a rigid statutory
provision specifying the number of men
train crew should contain. They acted self
ishS then, and against the best interests
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A Substitute for Sing Sing.
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The fundamental principle upon
which Christianity is founded is the principle
of forgiveness and brotherly love. 1t is the
very foundation stone of the Christian re-
!igion. | am confident that our community
will rise to its opportunities in support Of
these doctrines and rather try prevention and
cure instead of punishment and revenge.
If Warden Osborne, by his splendid work,
can improve the prisoners or so treat them
that they will mend their ways and become
good citizens, what better can be done as a
following out of the principles of Chris
tianityg
If we could give up Sing Sing and estab-
lish instead a penal institution in the coun-
try on, say, thousandacre plot on the cot
tage plan under Mr.. Osborne's leadership, |
feel convinced that we would get wonderful
Most of the prisoners could then be
occupied in farming, road building and all
kinds of outdoor work; others in industrial
work that will not conflict with the legitimate
rights of free labor. Perhaps among these
prison inmates some great latent talent might
be discovered and utilized. Who knows but
that among them there may be found some
great inventors or geniuses could their activ-
tiles be exerted in the right direction?
ADOLPH LEWIS0HN.
New York, Aug. Is, 1915
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TURKEY RATHER THAN CROW
Progressive Fare, the Best, Is Of
fered to Republicans.
TIC the Editor of The Tribune.

Sir: Mr.. George R. Bishops letter in The
Tribune of the 14th instant is really inter-
esting by reason Of the mossbacked srgu'
ments offered that the Progressive voters re-
turn home to aid the steam roller bosses ID
being returned to Office and spols.
He says in substance: "Come back, boys,
and take your licking. We will let you in and
permit you to bow to the will Of Root, Barnes
& Co., our glorious leaders, who threw out
your ffty-four votes at Chicago in 1912 You
went have the trouble Of nominating anybody
for any Office or of assisting in framing up
platform. We attend to these traes Of
course. Just forget the Colonel and his ideas
and stand by our gang, who desire merely
Votes"
To my notion, this is the view Of the
PARTIES now in control OF the Republican ma
chine in this state. They are Bourbons, pure
and simple. They carried the Utah and Yer
mont seven votes in 1912, and are internally
naughty over that result They forget or lg'
mere the crime OF 1912 and glorify the pirates
who dshonored the party | have voted for
for the last forty years.
Mr.. Bishops letter is for and to the aver
age voter | am a representative Of that Dig
mass, and one with a conscience and sense
o. honor. I won't vote bad ticket or for
bad platform. My notion is, the Republicans
Of New York need beautiful trimming ou'
of the old guard before they get back mo
national control. The Progressiyes may snea
a few lightweights, who in the main are ne"
political hacks seeking Offices, but so long IS
We stand on sound foundations and hold our
selves free from dishonor, giving every man
a square deal and seeking for our countrys
best interests, including a protective tsrn'
we can wait until the great mass Of the ne
publican party see our ideals are better man
theirs and come TO US. Therefore, Mr. BlshoP
we decline your invitation TO US ProgressTe'
10 partake of the dish of crow. In the eno
you will be compelled TO talk turkey 10 "
Indians. Indeed, we are now ready to onei
turkey to the Republican voters who prefer
that to the obscene crow. Our table IS SCI
ard loaded with the best. Our captain IS ,ns
bravest, most gallant man in this fair land'
virile, red-blooded American.
Personally | am only one voter, old ana
poor, bat my vote is as sacred TO me as my
marriage vows of years ago, and It viii never
be cast for the candidates Of the stea"
roller gang, believe me.
And, Mr.. Bishop, there are lots Of voter"
like myself; don't forget that fact.
DANNY HOGAN.
New York, Aug. IA, 1915.
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Material for Officers.
he Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial in The Tribune OF
even date, "An Officers Reserve" is very
good as far as it goes but it does not go half
far enough. | appreciate the fact that the
Plattsburg rockies are better than nothing,
but why make officers for volunteers in thirty
days when we have a few thousand compe-
tent to be second lieutenants of volunteers
or even a higher grade at once?
| venture TO say that so per cent or more
Of our privates in the regular army would
be more competent lieutenants than the
rockies, with their thirty days training. The
regular has had years of training and expert
ence and knows t. duties of privates and
officers and is a well behaved and husky
fellow.
Also, how about our privates in the militia
who have had years of training? Give them
a chance after examination, something to
look forward to.
As to the building up of our army Of de-
fence, we need more West Points from which
to graduate officers or higher grades by
their thorough technical education. Gradu-
ate them as captains, but require them to
serve as first and second lieutenants for a
reasonable time.
In our great rebellion we developed many
good and competent officers among the vol
unteers, but they had to learn everything
after they entered the service, and the cost
to the country cannot be estimated
The same applied to the Spanish War.
". WAITE.
Woodhaven, Long Island, Aug. l6, 1915.
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subiuration and. Germanization could nOt

subiugation and Germanization could not
ALLEVIATE from the Serbian race.
Yes, our noble allies, not being able TO
crush the foe alone, are seeking now Bull
garan aid For 100000 Bulgarian soldiers
they decided to humiliate their brave little
ally, Serbia. 1t is even painful to think
that the Quadruple Entente has fallen so
much as to ask Bulgarian help.
But you may be sure, Mr.. Editor, that no
Serbian government is so much empowered
to cede the territory demanded by Bulgaria.
The Serbian people alone are the only factor
able to answer the Bulgarian treacherous
demands And a people which were under
the Turkish yoke for five centuries and at
last liberated themselves, a century ago, Will
never consent to a mere wish of their allies
to meet the discriminate demands of Bulgaria
Let me remind you, Mr. Editor, that Serbia
has twice beaten the Austrian invaders and
nearly annihilated the Austrian armies. 'er-
bia has won the most glorious battles IN TINS
war. thus helping her allies on the west and
east Serbia was ravaged by typhus fever
brought by the cruel foe. Serbia has sacri-
feed innumerable lives of her sons to pre-
vent Austro- German armies from going to
help the Turks And, finally, Serbia was
first to deliver the Teutons the frst'crushing
blow. And after all these, our allies are
trying now to deprive Serbia of her own by
pressing the Serbian government to cede
Macedonia to the ungrateful Bulgarans!
No! This would never happen. Serblans
would rather lose and give up the hght with
Austria than to bow their heads before tier
allies wish. We will defend our Macedo i:
to the last drop of our blood.
DUSHAN d. SILASHKl.
Nov, York AuO "a 1915.
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To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: A few days ago one Of your repoi'
ers gave me your paper, printed Sunday Az
gust 8, and called my attention TO the a'"'
Gle Sample Shoes for Simple Souls"
l wish to say that you have exposed ,h'
unfair methods employed by the so-es"eu
sample shoe stores in very careful anu
thorough manner. The Legitimate shoe -
taller has known Of these conditions i0'
long time, but without the aid of pape'
like The Tribune he has been unable 10 Gun
vince the public of the facts.
| have mailed my copy TO the presiden' ~
the Associated Shoe Company, ITO SUNNI"
Street, Boston, an organization Of some se'
enty shoe retailers, of which | am ms.
Der. | wish there could be copy malice :.
Andrew MCGOWAN, president of the Na''VH.
Shoe Retailers Association. Address CO..
of John Wanamaker, Philadelphia. ars.
| have to-day succeeded in getting 10.
New Britain Herald" to copy a part OF !, w. -,
article Sample Shoes for Simple Souls ~
the benefit of the citizens Of this city -
If a large number of Legitimate shoe o. '..
ers located in different cities could lh'S
their daily papers to copy Sample SHOES ~
Simple Souls" it would go a long way 80 ~.
ard compelling the so-called sample 81" -
stores to employ honest methods or give "
business. i.
My congratulations. Let the good wO''
go on. GEO. l. DANV"'
New Britain, Conn. Aug. 10. 1912
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Cotton Contraband.

In the last two or three months 1t has
become more and more apparent that Ill
timately the British government would be
obliged to put cotton on the list of con-
traband. The decision of the Cabinet will
therefore cause no surprise; it may rather
be wondered why deliberation was so pro
longed. Doubtless the powerful cotton IN
terest in the Southern states accounts IN
part for the delay; in part too, there may
have been some apprehension about es-
tablishing q precedent at variance with
former practice, precedent which might
conceivably prove embarrassing in future
But in addition to these considerations
there was the formal declaration of Sir
Edward Grey: "His majesty's government
have never put cotton on the list of con-
traband; they have throughout the war
kept it on the free list; and on every oc-
casion, when questioned on the point, they
have stated their intention of adhering to
the practice"
This declaration was made seven months
ago and stirred up a perfect storm of pro-
test. 1t was said that in effect such de-
lcision must cost Britain and her allies
thousands of lives, and, according to ru-
NOR, France brought pressure to bear and
urged the British government strongly to
reconsider the matter. Nor can it be de-
MED that it was rash decision, when it
is considered how essential cotton is in the
making of modern explosives. 1t IS true
that by devious means it was endeavored
to restrict the trade with Germany, but the
lendeavor was not successful. 1t was soon
seen that the Order in Council which was
supposed to cut Germany off was of little
benefit and only caused irritation on &C
count OF. its doubtful legality.
Germany had undoubtedly vast quanti-
ties of cotton when the war began, but
not enough to conduct such a war to a
successful conclusion. 1t has been esti
mated that the German and Austrian
armies expend cotton at the rate of about
one thousand tons a day. That they have
for long time been securing as much of
the material as they possibly can in
roundabout ways can by no means be ques-
toned: in the first three months Of the.
present year Holland Denmark, Sweden
and Norway imported six times as much
cotton as in the corresponding three
months of 1914, and the ultimate destina-
ton Of the excess is hardly questionable.
Some of the reasons why substitutes for
cotton are unsatisfactory in the making of
propellent explosives have already been
pointed out. There is no reason to believe
that the difficulties have been overcome by.
German chemists; the fact that cotton has
been bought so eagerly shows how essen
tial it is to the German armies, as to all
others. Germany's calculations were based
on the suppostion that the war would be
short; she was not prepared for long
war, and had the supply Of cotton been
completely cut off from the commencement
she might be seriously crippled by now.
That is the opinion of every one familiar
with the composition of modern explosives,
and though it has taken the Allies long
time to come to a decision, it was certain
that sooner or later expert opinion must
prevail.
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Of the public at large, for, with no desire
to favor the railroads, The Tribune be-
lieves that anything which penalties them,
or causes them to spend money unpro-
ductively, is detrimental to the general
public.
The railroad mems campaign to in
nuence elections on this issue alone should
not be permitted to terrorize any candidate
for the Legislature or to affect opinion
on the merits of the full crew law.
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A Triumph for Democracy.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: II the Allies win, it will be triumphant
democracy for Europe.
The Car has just issued an edict authoriz-
lag free speech" in the Russian Parliament
CASSIUS z. GILLETTE.
Philadelphia, Aug. Ii, 1915.
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Glen Ridge, n. j., Aug. IA, 1915.
"A Recognized Leader. "
the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The readers Of The Tribune are TO
be congratulated upon the engagement of Mr..
Hirst as its London financial correspondent.
He is a man of the highest character and
scholarship, a recognized leader in finance
and economic journalship of the day in Eng
land. GEORGE B. HOPKINS.
St. Andrews, n. B., Canada, Aug. II, 1915.
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Preferring single bessedness to an allow
ance of 25 cents day for household ex
penses, a wife has begun suit for separation
from the husband who fixed that rate This
suggests the need for minimum allowance
law for wives.
Magistrate Geismar. of Brooklyn, has ruled
that the tomato is a fruit. II is to be hoped
that will not cause a rise in price.
The Germans are operating trains between
Lille and Warsaw. Are they funeral trains !?
His Home Nutshell. Headline.
Not meaning thereby to declare him nut.
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owned and published daily by The tribune Ass ns'
Vernon Rogers. Secretary and lfeSsvre,, NuN''Ss A'
Btilding No. ljs Nassau street. NJ" lNlN
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Sample Shoes for Simple Souls

New York, Aug. Il, 1915.
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,,.-es Al the ros,onicc at New York as Second Class
Now Mail Matter.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
ATTACKS OSBORNE'S
MORAL CHARACTER
Prosecutor FalIOn Quotes Con-
ViCts to Show He Is "Unfit''
For Sing Sing Warden. /.

WHITE PLAINS. N. T., Dec. 14--For
the first time since the westchester
county grand jury began its investiga-
tlon into conditions at Sing Sing prison,
Assistant District Attorney william ].
Fallon made the direct charge In the
supreme court that Warden Thomas
Osborne was an ''unfit" person to be IN
charge OF the prison. and also made a
bitter attack against his moral char
acter.
I'VE have affidayits, yes. nunberless
affidavits, against this man, and for
that reason he should not have the man.
agement Of Sing Sing prison" shouted
Mr. Fallon.
What MANI" asked Justice Nor
schauser.
Thomas Mott Osborne" replied Mr..
Fallon
The warden smiled slightly, but did
not seem to be disturbed by the prose-
cutor's TRADE against him.
The eNoutbreak of Mr.. Fallon followed
the filing OF a petition with Judge
Morschauser I'm which the warden re-
duested the right to go before the
grand Jury, asked that his witnesses
be called and urged that he be given
permission to. refuse TO answer ques-
tions involving confessions by convicts
Mr.. Battle told the court that the
warden regarded II a betrayal of con-
fdence II he revealed secret confessions
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
Devil COST MORE
THAN WASHINGTON
Lees Surrender Brings $100,
High Price For NOtabIes At
Eden MuSee Sale.

NEW YORK. Dec. 14.-Every man has
his price. George washington's was 80,
which included his father. too. while q
mere policeman cost $l7 yesterday when
these worthless and many more. in wax,
were auctioned in the Eden Musee.
Gen. Robert E. Lee and thirteen
others were bought for 800. the group
representing the surrender at Apo.
matox. 1t was the high price of the
day. and Hyman KaTk. auctioner,
thought 1t very good. indeed. consider
ing the Devil himself only brought S10'
Admiral Fletcher at Vera Cruz S25. and
Mutt and Jeff $40.
There seemed TO be no rhyme or
reason to the bids. Hyman Karp is
authority for the statement that the
Horrors of the Spanish Inuuisition"
once could not be purchased for SO
600. Yet the whole creepy collection,
which has thrilled more Keokuk and
Kaskaskia spines than any other work
of art. vert for $40.
On the other hand. fine assortment
Of arms and legs and torsGs. g. male, In e,sbo. Gmo
rate disarray this batch. without a SIM
gle cent of further expense. can be
labeled Horrors of the War IN Europe"
sCPe one e. VII eners masf fd0ston f0stSRe e@ateTnE 81
Vera Cruz. eight flags and scenery"
was bad uD TO $40. General Funston,
Il may be remembered, while not as
tall as Washington, Is much bigger
around. Besides. he was riding par
ticularly fine horse. One bidder with.
drew when close examination failed
to disclose any of the advertised "hage."
Gunmen Go Cheap.
Lefty Louis and Gyp the Blood, Dago
Frank and Whitley Lewis once fairly
high-prlced quartet. were bought for
$40. which was enough in itself to mari;
the passing of the good old days. In
the days when the Musee was a going
concern, the man who got them yes
terday for SO apiece couldn't nave pro-
cured their services for a cent less
than $500.
Siberian exiles are in slack demand
Seventeen Of them went for $40, Five
pursuing wolves brought 81 each. An
other shrewd barEainer bid in a
The Washington times., 1915-12-14
HOSPITAL BAZAAR
BEING HELD TO-DAY
Biggest Feature Will Be Dance
Tonight--Tea to Be Served
All Afternoon.

The annual bazaar. luncheon, tea, and
dance for the benefit of the George
Washington University Hospital is being
held today in the large ballroom Of the
Raleigh under auspices OF tho board Of
lady managers OF the institution.
The bazaar feature commenced this
morning, and will continue until mid
night. The booths are elaborately
decorated and are displaying a wide
variety Of articles suitable for Christ
mas gifts. Luncheon was served
from II until 3, and tea all afternoon.
The biggest feature will be the dance
which will commence at $3.50 and con-
tinue past midnight. Music will be fur
nished by the Fort Myer Band. The
floor committee" will be composed of
presidents OF the various classes at the
university and representatives of the
Greek letter fraternities. Hundreds OF
students, members OF the faculty, and
society folk will take part,
Those in charge of arrangements are
Mrs. Charles w. Richardson, chairman
of bazaar; Mrs. William Cline Borden,
wife of the dean Of the medical school,
chairman of luncheon committee: Mrs.
A. Lisner. chairman OF tea table; Mrs.
William Prentiss, chairman Of fancy
work committed: Mrs. Charles Herbert
Stockton. wife OF Rear Admiral Stock
ton, u. 8. N, retired, president OF the
university, chairman of apron table:
and Mrs. Albert Mills, chairman OF
dance committee.
The Washington times., 1915-12-14

Drunken Woman" for S.. lie has no
iptention of reforming icr. he said.
The splrlted "Attai.k OF n Counter
teiters Den" IL all out OF date. Proba-
bly, Gl.0 was all Il was worth. But Il
does seem as IL the Lion Attacking q
Moving Picture Operator" might have
fetched more than SIS A pretty penny
could be turned by setting UP this grew
some Rroup in hall and letting thea
trical managers and legitimate" actors
sloat over II at. say, 81 per gloat.
Got There In Time.
Joshua Hunter1ndn has been promIs-
ing his son, Charles who is eleven. and
his daughter, Louise. aged eight, "a
snow them the sights or New York as
coon as the crops were IN and tile APP
pies all shipped. They arrived yester-
Day from Golden's Fridge. N. Y. and
headed through the sleet TO the Musce.
which Joshua saw ten years ago and
mas TAXED about ever since. He looked
No, I don't read the New York pa
pers much," he admitted. II hadn't
heard anything about the Musee clos
ing. Stun must be out by December II
20 make room for a new office building,
you say? Well. anyway. I'll have
something to tell the folks"
The sale went on today. and there
was a fine lot of Cleopatras. Caesars,
Brutuses Cor Is 1t Brutll), Garibaldls,
Same Old Bill" Suffers, and other
mighty ones Of earth to be sold on the
block like so many Uncle Toms.
Then. of course, there we're Bryan,
wilson, and Roosevelt with election
year almost upon us.