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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17
A Grave Incident.

The destruction Of the Dutch steam
ship Katwijk near the North Hinder
light ship has sinister look. Accord.
ing 10 an official statement nv the
Dutch Depa rtment ~ Marine. the yes
sci was at anchor. and her flags fore
and aft. also her name in conapic.
nous letters. were illuminated by elec.
trio lamps. There can ho no doubt
that she was torpedoed, for her cap
tain not only saw submarine after
the explosion but asked that his boats
be lowed to the llghtship. without
being needed. The submarine disap.
peared in the darkness.
The best construction 10 Ne put
upon the matter Is that some one blum
derch, although there seems 10 have
been no excuse for mistaking the
nationality Of the Katwiik The
Dutch people can see nothing in The
affair hut wanton aggression by the
Germans, and suspect them of design
To goad the Netherlands into I'M act
Of war The cautious Government at
The Hague Is reluctant 10 take that
view, and It is plainly case for dc.
llberate investigation. Ry drawing
the Dutch into the war the Germans
would gain strategical advantages for
their navy. particularly for the sub.
marine flotllla. hut nj tho cost Of pro
voking the landing Of a British cx-
pcditlonary force 10 unite with the
Dutch army In operations in the rear
Of the German army in northern Bel
GUM. 1t seems Incredible that tho
risk would he recommended by the
General STAFF.
Pending investigation by both the
Dutch and German Governments it
might he well 10 regard the sinking
of the Katwijk rs n stupid blundcr.
4 grave aspect of the incident Is that
the cargo of grain was the property
OF the Dutch Government.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17
A PROPHETS PITY.
Uncle Hold johnson. the Weather War
lock. . Middle Haddamitc.

To THE EDITOR or THE SuN-Sr: q
SUS live forever
Put periods after every word, II 1t
seems to YOU hest
Split your in1nitives or part them in
the middle aud heap derision on the
name Of Llnd'cy Murray, We care not
nor turn a hair.
Eut spare our Uncle Horace call him
not out OF his true ahole and h1hifa'ion,
Know that he has iwmnrtilized not
East iiaddam," hut Middle Htddam
and that with an unravorable tide
weary leagues separate tho two.
Also that Middle IIadd4m has moth
ing TO do with any other Haddam. but
is set like a Jewel, IN the very midst
Of that Chatham whose people have
turned away from their own name, and
exalted the horn OF East Hampton.
which is SOM twenty leagues south
west of Hampton
And remember TO toy not with the
nomenclature Of Connect ut except ye
have experience and wisdom therein, for
II such time as " think not are sc
thereby cast down and dismayed.
SHEFFIELD. Mass Apr! Is
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17
TAXING LABOR.
Protest Against Plan to Burden Real
Estate Statesmen.

TO THE EDITOR or THE SrS-Sr: A
vicious bill has been introduced In the
New York Legislature taxing and plac-
ing under the domination OF politicians
the labor OF real estate statesmen and
brokers
However light such a tax. II IL taxing
the right 20 honest labor. and soon all
other commission statesmen IN every line
will be placed under a political yoke in
New York State.
No state In the Union has such a law.
In Missouri II was declared unconstitu-
tional. In California II was vetoed ny
the Progressive Governor Johnson. Such
law would he directly opposed 10 the
spirit OF the times. which is to unshackle
honest labor, to enhance individual ef-
fort and to break up monopol!es.
Much more could be said In con-
demnation. and all realty brokers and
commission statesmen should immo-
datey write their state Senators and
representatives. ard 70 their favori;.
newspaper. 70 defeat this proposed ag-
erosion upon the freedom nf labor.
PROGRESSIVE REALTY BROKER
NEW YORK, April 10.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17
MOTOR CAR KILLINGS.
A Bench with Teeth Would Protect
the Pedestrian.

To THE EniroR OF THE SuN--Sir. The
killing OF prominent man by an
automobile has aroused the slunrbering
Indignation Of the public to the point
whore Il is making rself audible II
was the bad luck Of this automobile to
kill some one whose prominence arrested
attention. other machines kill and
MAIN their obscure victims with COM
parative irnpunity.
The responsibility for this state OF
things rests In large measure upon our
courts Instead OF dealing in a drastic
manner with tho careless driver. 10
tho end that the public welfare may Ia
safegudrded. they free the most iia-
grant offenders on pitifully Inadequate
grounds.
1.-The deceased stepped out from he
hind street car In lodging another
ear he ran In front OF mine: HE he
came confused at the blast OF my horn
and started In several directions at
once" such are the lame excuses which
secure immunity FOR A man who drives
his machine a, a criminal speed through
streets So crowded that men and women
must inevitably appear Unexpectedly
from behind distractions OF various
kinds
our greatest need ia for courts which
will deal summary with those criminals
who are So indifferent TO human life
THAT they fail TO keep their machines
IN sufficient control to stop short when
pedestrians suddenly appear from he-
hind wagons and ears, or become con-
fuS.d IN our crowded thoroughfares
Many automobilists drive AS rapidly
az is consistent with the assumption
that pedestrians will have time to dodge
n they keep their wits about them.
Su'h mon should be taught by stern
measures to drive rs slowly as Is neres-
sary to insure the safety OF the many
men and women who are sure 10 become
confused where trafllc Is dense
n W. JOHNSON.
YnnL Anril LIZ
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17
Reform Their Whiskry.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuS--Sir; What
tho British Government ought to do is
stop the sale of the bad stuff" That's
what plays the deuce with the British
workingman We don't hear Of club
members neglecting their work. althoug h
man for man they probably drink more
than the poor chaps who haunt pubs q"
II ought to he made rs much of an Of
fence 10 sell crude or uumatured whiskcy
as II is to sell poison. II 1t we're be.
lievs prohibition would be quite unneces-
sary, and indeed that would only aggra-
waite matters in driving men tn all sorts
OF vile substitutes for drink T. VI.
NEW YORK. April l6
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tion their motives or doubt the wis
dom Of their acts.
The resources Of the city Of New
York are TO he devoted to the creation
OF n political machine Of unexampled
authority II Is noble work to
which the wealth Of the community
Is to be applied. and when the odium
has been finally and completely ap-
portioned the Hon. WILLIAM BARNES
will he found enjoying the fruits with
all the modesty Of the hoy who did
not climb the tree but unostenta.
tlously took up a strategic position
where the ripest and most mellow
fruit must fall.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17
URGE MAYOR TO SIGN
THELOCKWOO BILL
Strong Pressure Brought br
Large Real Estate
Interests.
INCREASES HIS POWERS

Mayor Mitchell received vc.,cra,r
resolutions from two large real ,s,,,,
organizations urging him to ssn Nh.
Lock wood- Ellenbogcn bill, now hero..
him, which provides for conso'id,,to.
under borough building bureaus ~ ~,
inspection features OF all depar,m,,,,
and bureaus having to d. with huH4.rs
construction and alteration. Tho M,yo.
Is decidedly opposed to tho meas-,
which passed both houses Of the 1.eri,l,.
ture this week.
The conference committee ~ Real r..
tate and Allied Organizations, which
framed the original bill and has been
urging its passage. asked the Mayor 10
sign II. and II he could not do that IA
return the bill without his approval I'm.
mediately 30 that further action ma,
be taken on 1t before the Lessla,ur,
adjourns.
unprecedented reading OF the BIZ
the COMMITTEES said. will show there (.
no other purpose In II than to proven,
the nultlpllClty anu uuDI'dlIDI VI tlsIec.
ton and orders that now exist that Il
does not transfer jurisdiction over n.
occupancy when the building IL CON
pleted, and II particularly protects tas
present tenement house law from BE-.
ing interfered with In spite OF all sss.r.
TORS to the contrary
The citizens cry for relic, Tn.
need has been known and Acknowledge
by every one, and the Mayor should
support the citizens by signing tho b
giving such relief. The Borough Pres
dents to a man are FOR this, aud th.y
are in as close touch with the peup.
Of their boroughs as tho Mayor can po,.
slbly be.
Not only does this bill provid. r.1..
but II guards against any errors up
omissions Of a borough superintendent
OF buildings by putting over him a board
OF standards and appeal which Is 10 b.
appointed by the Mayor as cent?.
and final authority. On this hoard a..
the Tenement House Commss ioner. tsA
Fire Commissioner. the Health CON
missioner and four other appointees o.
the Mayor. Tho bill thus gives tns
Mayor through the Board of STANDARD.
greater control In this respect than b.
now has"
Tho advisory council OF the r~al IS.
tate interests. Alfred f.. Narl!nE alone
dissenting. asked the Mayor 10 approve
the bill and also asked for pun
hearing on II that his attitud. may la
known. his action taken and tn. bill p
turned to the Legislature befor. al.
tournment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17
Huerta's Statement.

General IIuERTA has described in
u strain of anatomical eloquence the
man who is to save Mexico: ~ Mex
lean who will act as surgeon. who
will cure the sores. who will ampn-
tate the dead parts of the national
body. and then Mexico. in short
time. will revive and will hc the
paradise on earth ii deserves 70 he.
General HUERTA does not see the
savior in the flesh-at least. for pub
LEGATION. hut the eX-diCtaIor can
hardly he rhapsodiZing no dreamer
Of dreams he. but practical to his
finger tips. Moreover. he Is a good
judge Of men. and IL is no secret
that the General maintains the num-
her of eligible strong men in Mexico
10 be limited. As a matter of fact.
he really knows of hut one who Is
competent to redeem Mexico and rule
ii with iirmneSs ana foresight.
1t IL permissible. however. to de
fcnd the adminiStratio which the
CarranziStas with the cOuntenance
and sympathy of Mr., WILSON, drov"
from office and after nine months Of
opportunity have not replaced. Gen.
eral HUERTA says that he protected
foreigners ana their property in the
territory he controlled. and he chal.
lenges contradiction. There were no
hutcheries, there was no rapinc. nor
were ministers of the church shame.
lessly miStreated." His was also a
business administration. in spite Of.
for an obvious reason, the difficulty
Of obtaining loans abroad. He says !:
When | took charge our treasury
was empty. In order not to ruin the
country struggled along the hest |
could, but | did not adopt any drasti'
measures. did not prln, any bogu.
money. ! never called on any body for
forcible loans, Not n single banking
institution went to the wall during my
administration, They all paid divi-
dends, Not single business house
shut its doors"
All this is in the main true: also
true II Is that Genera iIuERTA's
project Of raising large army
came to nought for want of funds.
Whether he left Mexico to benefit his
country rs he fondly believes or WAS
moved by the instinct of seIf.prcS-
crvation To fly the capital. Is no
great matter now. The point is that
Mexico is given over to chaos from
the Rio Grande to the sumacinta.
as all men know, whereas in IIU-
lRTA'S time order was maintained
In the richest and most populous re-
giOns, and the General may rational
~ contend that If the United States
had recognized him ms provisional
President he would have estabi she'd
his authority completely. No more
could any foreign Government, have
required or iegltimately expected.
There is an increa sing number Of
Americans who believe that a mi !.
take was made in not giving Genera
HUERTA II trial as provisional Presl.
dent OF Mexico. They will agree with
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17
The Emerson Of Drink.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN--Sir. In
the story in THE SUN about barley water
and other substitutes for the Demon
Rum and the lesser demons of drink the
name of Clarence Swe2ey is given as the
probable author OF beverages Past and
Present" This Is doubtless incorrect
Among my books is one OF that name
in two volumes, by Edward r. Emerson.
published by Putnam in 1905, II con-
tains some mighty interesting reading
and probably all the information OBJ
tainabe on the subject, q. T. r.
NEW YORK, April. "a
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17

To THE Enron or TIE SUN-Sir. For
twenty-five years have gone tho long
road OF study, thought. even prayer.
have even curiousy followed those dis
tnguished scientists who think they
have seen and heard things. Now, to-
day, am finished. within mo lives the
unaltcrah.e conviction that death ends
all Vet there romans the horror OF
humiliation | had rather GU TO he'll!
Why is this Can any ono explain 1t?
PvzzLEp.
LENNESwonTH, Kan. April II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17
The Century Magazine for May ca,ers

TO the war Interest with articles ON Poland
by j. G. Wclltver, on Russian prob bl,ion
by j, u. Nhrlpey scare on the un-
prepared condition ~ the United states
by II. VI Johnston and pictures OF AMT
werp ana Cracow, James stephens criti-
cses American fiction, Henrietta crosman
writes on acting and william Winter on
Il, II, Soth"rn; the lnfanta Eulalin contln-
ues h"r "reminiscences, II. Kellock de-
scrihcs Paul Warburg and there are arti-
"les on municipal courts. on the duties Of
parents aud on national politics. Fiction
Is provided for In the continuation OF the
serial ME" and IN fve short stories, There
are no less than ten pieces of verse.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir; Is II
not about time the Administration at
Washington made some effort to put this
country. which stands for everything
that makes life worth living, In some
condition OF preparation
one has but To look AT Mexico, Are
we to ait quiet and let Japan establish
u stronghold on Mexican shores? | have
been a Democrat all my life. but from
now on | support no party that does
not favor strong national defence,
CLlFroRD j, Campbell,
RRooHLrN. April 10,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17
Lincoln Anniversary Children.

To THE EDITOR or THE SrN--SU. ON
this anniversary Of Iincolns death |
want to tell Tue Sun readers OF a pecu-
lar coincidence in our family and ask
II any other American family knows a
similar case. We have two children. a
son and a daughter our son was born
February H. Lincoln's Birthday our
daughter on April Is. the day I.incoln
died. NJ T. II
JERSEY CITY, April l5
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN--Sir: Mr.,
Root compares to tho rest of our Pres,-
dental timber as a giant redwood OF
California compares with an elderberry
hush.
Even Mr.. Roosevelt's Endorsement can
In no way impair his eminent fitness
NEW YORK. April 10. 4 Rooorrp
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17
"AnglO-SaxOnS."

To THE EDITOR or THE SUN--Sir: After
a residence of some twenty years in the
South | have lately returned from New
England, Just a visit to fortify my
Down East concet, Such n conglomera-
ton of races did ! see In fairly good
itinerary that ] am prompted now TO
believe that all the Anglo Saxons" left
live right here.
CHARLES r.. HINCKLEY.
ATLANTA, Ga, April -.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17
MERCY FOR ASSASSINS.
Another Thought Inspired by the Re
cent Anarchist Conviction

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN--Sir: While
reading your interesting article on the
bomb episode at St Patrick's Cathedral
II occurred to me that you had omitted
to award n need of praise to the dis
corning jury who In their wisdom made
recommendation to mercy in favor of
the men whom they found guilty OF a
deliberate attempt upon tho lives of 700
people and tho destruction of great
church MAwKIsH
NEW YORK, April Is.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17

From Senator BRowN's comments on
Mayor MTCHEL's plea for economy
in state government the public will
learn that the proper time to ohstruct
the passage of a bill is after II has
become q statute.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17

Published daily. including sunday, by the
Fun Printing and Publishing Association at
40 Nassau street. In the Borough Of Man
haitian. New York. President and Treas
urer. wNi'sm C. Reick. 10 Nassau street;
Vice President Edward r. Mitchell. ITO
Nassau street; Secretary, c. e. Luxton. ITO
Nassau street
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17

London once, Eningham House. Arun-
6el street, Strand.
Paris once 6 Rue De 10 Michcdiere, on
Ru. du Quatre septembre
Washington once. Hibbs Building.
Brooklyn once. los Livingston street
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17

" svr yrfesds nho favor ~ 10Th rnasu.
pc,ipts sad Illustrations for publication ufsh
% hsrs rejected articles returned they must
IN all cases send stamps for that suppose.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17

A bid OF $4,000 for a seat in the
Stock Exchange. almost twice as much
as was offered when the war began.
is of good omen for the country as
we'll as for Wall Street.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17

what's the matter with Jones
BoCkcr-He Is a hyphenatcd fan,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17

All checks. money orders, &c.. 10 b
made payable 10 TINS SuS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17

THE EVENING SUN. Per Month.
THE EVENING SUN, Per Year.....
THE EVENING SUN (Foreign).Per Mo. I
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-17
THE SEAGOERS
Departures for Europc aud tho
sOuth->omc Arrivals.

Sailing to-day by the Ar,s-. a." 80.
50, Louis for Liverpool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-15
sec Muslin Go.uns, SOC

Extra sizes Of fine cambria,
high neck and long sleeve eff
fecrs with yoke of tucks and
embroidery. Others trimmed in
swiss embroidery. Sizes 10 and
- n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-15
Onyx HoSiery~~Anniversary Sale

Special prices on Onyx Hosiel
800 XIV m e ms 80 y"
NJ e d u m-w e silk Isle
'Dub-l' top: high spliced heel
and double sole: black only.
onyx" Day price.
: pairs for 90
66O1-Women's Onyx" pure
thread silk boot with isle
''Dub-T' top: reinforced heel,
sole and toe: black and white.
onyx" Day price,
pairs for $I.OO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-15
Mems So Hats. $40,

Black Stiff and Soft Hats. III
all sizes and the popular "olors.
SnappN new models, right out
of regular stock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-15

Woven with high spiiced heels
and double Isle soles. shown
in fast black ana 4 good as
sortment OF colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-15
19c Corset Covers.
1OE2c

Of muslin, neck and armholes
trimmed with embroidery edg-
ing. Sizes Sc to ~. Limit, two
to a. customer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-15
HeChtS' Nineteen
/ 1896 g / s
Celebrating Friday, Saturday, Monday
and Tuesday, Afr7 Is. II, 10 and 90

The Anniversary sale, which begins tomorrow.
i, the best evidence this stores desire 70 serve it
public faithfully. wisely and well.
T To ftv commemorate this occasion we have
prepared Birthday Party most extraordinary
For some weeks past Our buyers have been busy
gathering exceptional lots Of merchandise to offer
our customers at real bargain prices. And now
all is in misunderstanding for spring and
summer at minimum cost.
This announcement is different from other sell
ing events Sales that are held during the logical
price-cutting periods OF the year and go rap
idly in many stores. but sale like this following
right on the heels OF Easter is UNEXPECTED
AND MOST UNUSUAL,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-15
CSC White Petficoats.

SIC
Petticoats Of linen with seal
1oped f1ounce, also of crepe
with felled seam: either seal
Hoped at bottom or finished
with an embroidery ruffie. All
lengths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-15

today, Friday and Saturday
141-Women' Onyx pure
thread silk: medium weight:
"Dub-l" Isle garter top and
sole: extra double heel and toe:
black and white. Onyx" Day
price go cents per pair
Womens Onyx" pure thread
silk: a fine, medium weight;
"Dub-l" garter top of silk or
lisle; high spliced heel and dou-
BILE sole of silk or Isle; black
and white. Onyx" Day price.
100 per pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-15

OF light aud dark madras and
percales in numerous pretty eff
fectS. Collars attached. Cut full
and roomy. Sizes to l6 years.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-29

Try our Diamond S. Pickles. Nam mouth jar soc Bolt. Brown & Hawk ins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-29
ELECTRICALLY HEATED UNDERWEAR FOR
 TRENCH FIGHTERS

BERLIN, Dec. 23.-Germany's lat est scientific contribution to war is electrically heated underwear. The inventors are Max Beck, professor of tenchnical electricity, University of Innsbruck, and lieutenant of engi- neers; and Professor von Schrotter of the University of Vienna. The electrically heated underwear is made of non-conducting material inter woven with a system of fine wires. For each series of trenches it IS necessary to install an electric plant, from which conducting wires are car ried. When a soldier feels cold, all he has to do is to connect up his un- dcrwear with the current wires. The garment offers special facilities for warming the hands merely by plac- ing them in the pockets of the trous- CTS. One possible danger of the cleo trically heated underwear is a short circuit, but the inventors are conf dent they have practically eliminat- ed this possibility by secret system. As now perfected it will be possible for soldiers to warm themselves with this electrical clothing in trenches about 400 feet in front of the e!ectri- cal plant; in isolated advance posts, the underwear may be warmed 1,5OO feet away. A transformer located in the trenches regulates the degree of warmth.
 A full wired pair of drawers weigh less than two pounds and cost only $2O. They will be extensively used on the Russian front this winter.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-29

The Key, sole agent for Lloyd's Specially Candy" Absolutely Pure, made in Seward, Alaska.
The Seward gateway., 1915-12-29
DANIELS PLANS SUBMARINES
 BAfE AND FLEET FOR [. s

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-Many submarine bases along the '. S. coasts was one of the defense features submitted by Navy Secretary Daniels to Congress. Daniels says the expert mental base at New London has been proved a success.
 The strain of service on submarine crews is so great that it is necessary to provide place where they may rest up after trips" said Mir. Daniels. Quiet quarters should be provided where the men may recuperate while the vessels are resuppIied and re- paired"
 The new submarine Nil, just launched is the first so-called U. s. fleet submarine. Her sister ship is the Schley. These vessels are expect ed to accompany the battle fleet on cruises of any length. The new naval program calls for fifteen of the NJ type vessels. It is proposed to build large number of smaller, coast dess defense submarines. Several of these small subs, however, have recently run the 2,OOO miles between San Francisco and Honolulu.