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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15

member Of our organization. or the
ground that there was too much jeal-
Ousy between organizations OF prop
erty owners. But It's the petty lesi-
ousies between individuals in the same
organizations that are most danger
GUS
Shows WAY TO Elect.
There are between 100000 and 800.
600 property owners in New York. II
every one Of them would put up e
single dollar they could put their own
ticket into Office and elect every man
on the Board Of Estimate
Bird s. Coler, former Controller ane
onetime candidate for Governor, aired
some sarcastic views concerning the
efficiency Of efficiency experts.
"No municipal expert IS worthy the
degree Of Doctor of Philosophy he
said. unless ne can spend 81 to save
one. A. the present time our city IS
getting so much expert advice that We
find IL increasingly difficult 20 educate
cur children. There never has been
time when in the heart OF our most
populous borough so many vacant
stores. lofts and Offices showed their
ugly fronts as at present.
The ambition Of every little head OF
4 department 20 extend his official
power Is putting so many restrictions
on business that the very life blood is
being squeezed out Of the munich
rslity."
William II. Bennett called attention
10 the fulflment Of q prophecy made
by him in 1909.
To-day New York City is bankrupt,
he said. 1T was insolvent twenty
years ago. for even then 1t could not
meet IFS obligations IN the ordinary
course Of business. II would be better
for us 10 have 10 walk across the
bridge 20 Brooklyn than TO ride under
the river in tubes that have yet to be
paid for. Forty-fve years from now
New Workers will be paying for music
we heard five years ago on the recrea-
ton piers. Is that fair? What we
need more than q commission 20 dis
cover new sources Of revenue is a
proper method Of spending our reve-
nue. as II is al present
Other speakers were William B. FL
lison. Dr.. Laurence Mcclure, Robert
+. Wagner and Attorney Henry Bloch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15
GERMANY BARS TRAFFICKING
|. ;. Couriers May Carr Dispatches.
but Not Merchandise.

Washington. Dec. Ia. The State De-
partment announced to-day that Ger
many would no longer permit Ameri-
can diplomatic couriers travelling be
tween Berlin and London 10 carry mer-
chsrdise. but that couriers would be
allowed passage Tor the CONVEYANCE OF
diplomatic exchange only.
The restrictions imposed by Ger
mans, department officials said, would
not prevent or delay communication by
courier between the American embas-
sizes at London and Berlin. II was seid
that the restrictions were placed on
transportation OF merchandise because
Of the great volume Of goods carried
In some eases. the department was ad-
wired. couriers had carried virtually a
wi ole carload Of merchandise. mostly
Christmas presents. such as cigarettes
handkerchiefs and other non-contra-
band articles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15
COAST DEFENCES
NEED MILLIONS
War Department Wants
More than $23,0OO,0O0
for Notifications.
CALLS FOR HUGE
WIREWOUND GUNS
Definite Plans Made for l6'lnch
Batteries for Defence OF
New York.

Washington. Dec. l4.--Further light
was thrown on the scope Of the admin
iytration's defence plans to-day When
the War Departments estimates TOT
coast defences during the coming year
we're submitted to the military com
mittccs of Congress in the form OF
preliminary draft Of the fortifcstlon'
appropriation bill. The measure car
rics S23.3O5,123 for all purposes, IN
Guiding the maintenance and increase
Of permanent works in Hawaii and the
Philippines.
Estimates for the Panama Canal
which will fall under the canal gov
eminent. will add another 100000 to
this sum. and i'm addition the War De
partment asks authority 90 make con-
tinuing contracts Of more than &c.,
100000 for mobile and coast artillery
and ammunition, the appropriations 70
be made next year. The bill last year
granted such authority TO the extent
bile artillery. held guns, siege guns,
mountain guns and howitzers only
S5.OOO.OOO for Engineering.
For engineering work on new FORTH
cations the department asks S5.36s,-
$50. the only specified project beng
that at Cape Henry, where u IS lndl-
Gated that eighteen gun emplacements
are TO be built and where LUCE lb-lnch,
wire wound guns eventually are 10 be
installed. with the necessary smaller
weapons. In another section OF the
bill is an estimate of $4,000 for wire
10 be used in the first Of these gigan-
tic weapons to be manufactured by the
government for all its major fortlhca-
tions.
Definite plans have been laid for all
the l6-inch batteries which, II is under
stood. will be added to the defences OF
New York and other important har-
bors. Estimates for s6ls.00O are pre-
scented 10 complete the work OF mod
ernizing the present 12-inch batteries
BY raising their elevation and increas-
ing their range
For new guns. either field or sea
coast. and for ammunition 20 be pur-
chased immediately, S9.96l 900 IS asked.
Under these provisions come expert
ments row IN progress 10 determine
Row big guns can be mounted on motor
cars or railroad trains and moved
along the coasts 10 points Of danger,
and experimental work with new types
of field. siege and mountain artillery.
An indication Of the preparations
planned is shown by the fact that ST.
$4,000 is asked for sub-calibre guns
and ammunition to carry on training in
craftsmanship in addition to the work
with full charges.
The appropriations sought cover new
plans for submarine mines and torpedo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15

tiou properly equipped with battle
cruisers. scouting craft and subma-
rines
Departments Data Confidential.
Much OF the departments informa-
ton" continuas the statement, in re
gard TO the details affecting the en-
cheney OF bclhgerent ships is IN the
form Of confidential reports, which u
would be contrary 10 tho public inter
osts 20 make public IN any way. mere
are, however. several conclusions which
can be laid down.
"Tht first and most important lesson
is that the British grand feet composed
not only Of dreadnOuRhts and super
dreadnoughts. but also OF battle cruisers,
light cruisers. destroyers, submarines
and auXiliaries. has TO date maintained
command Of the sea, thereby assuring 10
Great Britain and her Allies commun-
cation with all parts OF the world and
reasonably safe oversee transport for
her military forces and supplies. at the
same time denying similar advantages
10 her adver II is further known
that. despite the efforts Of submarines
and other minor craft. the losses OF this
fleet have not been serious.
Well Rounded Fleet Best.
Another notable fact was brought
out by the statement Of the First Lord
Of the Admiralty 70 Parliament In No
,ember 1914. that by the end Of 1915
there would have been added to the
feet fifteen capital ships, together with
e. corresponding and adequate number
Of vessels Of other types. All OF this
indicates conclusively that the com
mand Of the sea. with the attendant
security Of the shores Of a country
exercising that command rests with
Che power possessing ships which, IN
the aggregate. have preponderance
IN the prime military characteristics
enumerated above.
"Of present and practicable types OF
.ossels the so-called dreadnOught most
nearly approaches the ideal aimed at ID
thc clause OF tho last naval approuria'
zion act. 10 is necessary 90 qualify this
answer, however. for 10 cau0o. be SAID
end 20 is not believed. that tho wal IN
Europe has demonstrate that feet
composed of any other single type OF
vessel OF practicable dimensions would
or could be successful against a urcP
crly balanced fleet"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15
STEEL STOCK FOR EMPLOYEES
L. :. Corporation Votes Offer of $1,000
Shares for Subscription.

The finance committee Of the United
States Steel Corporation voted yester-
day TO offer $4,000 shares Of common
and preferred stock TO the officers and
employees of the corporation and its
subsidiary companies. The terms Of
fered in the eleven years up TO Jsnu-
airy. 1874. will not be changed. Prices
have not yet been decided.
There was no subscription offer in
January OF this year because of the
small earning. Of the corporation and
the fact that the stock Exchange was
closed several months in 1914
Payments Of subscriptions will be
made in monthly instruments. the
amounts 10 be deducted from the sal
ary Or wages Of the subscriber in such
amounts as he may wish. subject to 4
provision for minimum amounts Of
payments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15
LIEBKNECKT STIRS
REICHSTAG ROW
His Questions on War,
Food Situation and
Politics Ruled Out.

London, Dec. l5.-The sitting Of the
Reichstag at Berlin to-day was a
stormy one owing 70 the refusal of the
government 20 answer questions put by
DR.. Liebknecht, the Socialist Deputy,
as 20 whether the government was pre-
pared By the regulation OF production
and conhscation 20 bring about uniform
distribution of foodstufs and whether
il intended TO make d serious beginning
looking 10 the reorganization OF the
internal political regime during the
course Of the present session.
The president Of the chamber, &C
cordirg TO an Amsterdam dispatch 70
Reuters Telegram Company, refused TO
allow several supplementary questions
submitted by DR.. Liebknecht, whose
protests we're drowned in the applause
and general commotion.
DR.. Liebknecht, among other cues
tions. wanted 10 know whether the gov
eminent was prepared TO publish Official
material concerning 1.-The origin OF the
war and the preliminary history Of the
breach of Luxemburg's and Belgium's
neutrality" He inquired also whether
the government would appoint COM
mittee TO investigate these matters.
The Secretary Of Foreign Affairs,
Herr Won Jagow. replied that such dip
lomstic material had already been pub
lshed and would continue 70 be pub
lished as was found necessary, but
the government opposed the demand
for a committee OF investigation.
The House displayed the greatest
Indignation at Or. Liebknecht's per
sistency in putting supplementary
questions. and finally the president
cut short further questions BY accept
ing q question as 10 whether the gov
eminent would present a bill providing
for the abandonment OF secret diplo-
macy in favor of lasting control by the
public and leaving the decision OF
peace or war 20 the representative
OF the nation. To this Herr Won Jagow
rnnlind hr 4 hrief NEGATIVE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15
WIRELESS STRIKE PLANNED
Committee Named with Full Powers
Awaits Pacific Fight End.

A committee empowered to call =
general strike Of wireless operators
along the Atlantic Coast has been ap-
pointed by George Schnatziuetz, sec
rotary treasurer Of Wireless Division
No. IS OF the Commercial Telegra-
Pliers Union Of America.
I'm a statement he said the com
mittee Was awaiting the outcome Of an
effort TO settle the general strike OF
the wireless operators or the Pacific
Coast before issuing general strike
order. Operators demand $40 and $50
2 month. A secret meeting Of the
committee will be held next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15
U. S. GUNBOAT FOR CUBA
Princeton viii BE Offered for sale at
Request OF Protectorate.

Washington, Dec. i. I'm answer 70
request of the Cuban government to-
day that the United States sell train
iug ship for the use Of Cuban naval
cadets. the Navy Department an
nounced that the guuboat Princeton,
at present undergoing repairs at the
Puget Sound Navy Yard, would be Of
fered TO that county. The Princeton
is Of 1850 tons and has a speed Of
1854 knots.
The request said that the Cuban
government had planned 20 increase
It's army, and wanted also 10 buy
arms and ammunition from the United
States. The Cuban army was organ
lied and equippei by the United
States government. and its wsr sup
plies have always been obtained from
American arsepals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15
ESTIMATE BOARD
CALLED VOTE MAD
Listen Only to Those Who
Want Money, Realty
Men Are Told.
MEMBERS ATTACKED
AS "CHARLATANS"
Stewart Browne, After Accuse.
tons. Says Real Estate
Values Will Soar.

SIX hundred real estate owners, fol
lowing a modest repast in Terrace Gar
den last night, listened with spprecis-
ton 10 a series Of attacks on the Board
of Estimate, It's operations and the city
administration in general.
With taxes to right Of them. assess
ments 20 left Of them, and potential
legislation ahead of them. the harssscd
six hundred members Of the United
Real Estate Owners Association
found a measure Of cheer in President
Stewart Brownies prediction that within
seven years realty values and rents
will be soaring.
Mr.. Browne reported IT length and
with marked yirility Of language his
experience Of the last year with the
Board OF Estimate, members of which
he termed "charlatans."
81 have acted like doctor called
in 20 diagnose what is the matter with
the board" he said AFTER a year |
have come TO the conclusion it is suffer
ing from q disease common IN dcmoc-
racies II is called vote poX,' and while
not hereditary usually follows election
10 public Office.
"fhe board now has what it calls
public hearings. Ny term would be
public money beggings. The only per-
sons they listen 10 arc those who want
money They have no time 70 listen 10
taxpayers. Although they are your
servants. they treat you As II they we're
the masters. Most OF them are imper-
tinent to taxpayers who ask questions
Switching his subject. Mr. Browne
paused 20 pay Mayor Mitchell back
handed com 9iment.
Mitchell Gets Praise.
- don't know Of any other man. pre-
cipitated into such a position he said.
"Who has showed so little signs Of a
swelled head. But. just tho same, there
ig something lacking in Mayor MitcheTs
administration. There IS lots Of talk
Of economy. but there Is no real move
TO that interesting end.
Criticism is also due certain classes
Of real estate owners the fra.f cats.
the slackers. the whimrercrs and the
jtalou hooters.
"The 'fraid cat is the man who is
here al the dinner, but doesn't want u
generally known for fear his assess
men. Will be raised.
"Slackers are in the majority among
real estate owners. They went help
actively in anything to protect their
own or any one else's interest, but they
are satisfied 20 reap advantages accru-
ing from the efforts Of those who get
cut and fight
1.-THE whimperers are those who OBJ
ject TO what others do for them. They
whine they could have done much bet
ter themselves. IN this class are many
large realty holders and operators.
II coined the phrase Jealous boot
ers' after receiving letter from the
Vincent Aston estate The estate re
fused an invitation 20 become life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15
ITALIAN DEPUTIES ADJOURN
Send Greetings 20 "Victorious Army"
in Closing Hours.

Rome. Dee. l4.-The Chamber OF
Deputies adjourned yesterday until
March /. Adjournment was taken after
an imposing demonstration IN tribute
10 the King and the army.
The greetings Of the Deputies were
sent 10 "the victorious army a. the
front" ksxaf1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15
HYDROPH0BIA GRIPS 2 GIRLS
One. Who Took Pasteur Treatment
Was Bitten in October.

Paterson, y. j.. Dec Ia Although
sh. underwent the PGsteur treatment
after being bitten by dog in October
Theresa Bender. nineteen. stenog-
rspher. is in a critical condition at her
home here DR.. Francis J. Wac her
physician. SAYS she is suffering from
hvdrophobia. Miss May Bachelor OF 52
Jersey Street. H. suffering from the
same disease. =,
At the time Mss Bender was attacked
the bites we're not considered se.ious.
Pasteur treatment was taken chiefly as
a precaution. Ten days ago she became
in. Examination OF the dog that tit
Mis-. Bender showed it Rad rabies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15
FRANCIS JOSEPH FAILING
Austrian Emperors Right Arm and
Legs Paralyzed. Paris Hears.

Paris. Dec. Il 4 report that En-
peror Francis. Joseph's legs we're par
alyzed last year and that the Emperor
slso has lost the use Of his right arm
IS forwarded By the Rome correspond
ent OF "Le Matin." lie says IT Is un-
derstood in Rome that this informs-
ton was taken 70 the Vatican b. Car
dinal Won Hartmann, Archbishop OF
Cologne. who recently went TO Rome
for the Consistory.
According TO this report. the En-
peror is able TO sign no state papers,
and a special stamp has been made for
use in his presence By his private sec
rotary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15
ENGLAND INTERNS 45,749
Prisoners Of War Now Total 2l,205,
House of Commons Hears.

London, Dec. 14.--lt was announced
i'm the House Of Commons to-day that
the number Of "alien enemies" interned
in England is: Civilians. 1924; naval
and military, 13,475.
Besides these, prisoners Of war now
in England total 2l,2O5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15
ss.Oeo-Ton SHIPS Improbable.

In his r,a,y Nr. Daniels apparently
brings 10 close the deostc which has
oper sstaoug the Navy Department
.or many weeks as 10 the general char
ac,sristics 81 the first batticships 10 be
recommended under the administration
fre-vcsr building plan. Tentative
plsns for 4 360OO-ton ship. armed with
ls.inch. or perhaps l7-inch, guns, have
been discussed Many officers believe
The present 14-inch, 5O-calibre weapons
o. the Pennsylvania and California
class 10 be ample, since the ships
10 carry g dozen each Of these, as
!rairst eight or ten Of the larger
.ssD,as, Without radical increase IN
displacement. There are other navy
cit.s and officials. however. who be
ieyc that the 16-inch rife. completed
nd tested last year with satisfactory
results. should 20 on the new ships,
-ad still, others who argue for l7-inch
-uu
ln answering the question PROFOUND
I'd b. Congress The Secretary declares
f0r The superdreadnought as the most
fcen: vcspon ship for shin. ln any
avg. He serves warning however.
hat 6 fee. composed exclusively o.
iresdnoughts must meet defeat nc the
hands Of @ better balanced organiza-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15
Was Altman a Collector?

When some one tells me down at the store that
there is collector outside wants to me, it don't
make no difference if the collector is collecting for
a bank. hospital, the cloth sponger. home
the landlord give my bookkeeper Instructions she
should say just went over to Newark.
We'll, pictures is different" Birsky continued.
"A Teller which collects pictures like B. Altman
sometimes pays enormous prices. Take for ex-
ample Mr. Widener Selig, the Philadelphia mill
ionare and he is paying for picture OF a mill one
half million dollars.
What kind Of millp" Zapp asked
What's the difference what kind of millp"
Birsky said. Il believe it -four mill
"A -four mill he pays half million for its pict-
urer Zapp said. Why for quarter of the money
plenty people would have been glad to sell him
rolling mill. and throw in dozen pictures free"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-15

stations. as we'll a. for the purchase OF
the Hammond radlo-dyramic torpedo
.o~ which S941 600 81 asked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23
MT. VERNON

MI. Vernon Relief Corps held all all
day session Saturday. Jan. J. at which
time their officers were elected and in
stalled for the insuing year, the work
being very ably done by Mae Gordon OF
Vienna
Mrs. Henry A. Mooars is the retiring
president Those Installed were. Pres.
Mrs. Emma Toss s. V. Pres. Miss En-
ma Robinson; J. Y. Pres. Mae Gordon
Sec, Miss Josephine NJ Phippen. Treas
Mrs. Ellen Carson; Chap, Mrs Sylvia
Allen; conductor. Mrs Emma Wells
assistant conductor, Mrs. Hattie Hop
kins. patriotic Instructor. Miss Emma
Robinson; guard. Mrs. Grant Butler;
assistant guard, Mrs Hattie Weber
press correspondent Mrs. Jennie Porter
AT the JOINT Installation Wednesday
Jan 20. OF Minnehonk Lodge of ODD
Fellows and Amity Rebekah Lodge the
following officers We're installed: n 6.
Harry E. Williams. y. c. Lewis \. Red
onnet Sec, Fred " Foss Treas J.
W Alien. chaplain. Augustus Rund-
lette; +. 5. \. G. Bert Fairbanks / s
\. G.. Fred Ingham. scene supporters.
J r Davis Edmond French, right and
left supporters = G.. Ernest Gilman,
Fred Locke; conductor. Osweu Fellows
warden W. =. Archibald; inside guard
ian Charles H. hingsbury, outside gua1
aian. q. g. Gilman In The Rebekah
Lodge. Mrs Maud Foss is the past nool
grand. \. G., Mrs. Ellen Carson; Y. G.
Mrs. Josephine NJ. Williams; chaplain
MaTyetta Eaton, treasurer Henrietta Al
len: secretary, Lmma Wells inside and
outside guardians, Mary Archibald
Elolse Locke warden, Mrs. l. d. Redon-
net Z - knowltou and Airs. T. y.
Knowltou did The installing. Refresh
ments We served
East-1Iiss Martha Kendall passed
away al o'clock Thursday al the All
lgusta General hospital following 3 sur
Cical operation. She was " wears Of age,
always d kind, lovabie girl. ana mad
been a great comfort il the home The
family have the sincere sympathy Of
their many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23
RICHMOND

The annual directors meeting Of the
Fraternities Insurance Co. was held at
the Office Monday, All of the directors
Were present.
The members of the Y Q. P. Club re-
port very enjoyable time at their first
assembly held at Curtis Hall Tuesday
evening. About 20 couple were present,
Charles D. Newell was a business Wis
itor Monday IN Gardiner and Augusta.
a telephone has been installed al the
residence of NJ. Q. Brooks on South
Front street No, -.
Miss Frances Blake attended the con-
cert Wednesday evening OF the Boston
Symphony orchestra al Portland.
Miss Helen A. Milligan left Wednesday
for two weeks trip TO Boston and New
York.
One candidate received the list degree
al the regular meeting Wednesday even
ing Of Richmond Lodge, No. Sc, !. Q. o.
dance will follow the basket ball
game al the Opera House Thursday eve
ming, Pomeroys Orchestra Will play.
Another good horse mace will be held
on the river next Saturday afternoon if
the weather is good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-23
PARIS IS REGkINING
SOME OF ITS OLD
TIME ANIMATION

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Paris. Jan. 1e-Each day restores to
Paris some of ills customary anima-
ton
The city council commission on
transportation has reported favorably
upon the proposed resumption Of the
motor bus service, and has approved
designs submitted by the omnibus
company for a new vehicle more COM
modious in regard to seating arrange
ments and nearly a ton lighter than
the old cars now in the service Of the
army. The new vehicle will soon be
seen on the streets.
The boulevard crowds are thicker
now than any time since the war be-
gan but there are bandaged heads and
ilnpins soldiers among them. One is
struck by the frequency OF black
patches over soldiers eyes.
The moving picture shows and even
cafe concerts are rIsking an appeal TO
the lighter and frivolous tastes Of
former times. but success has been
mediocre. The Insipidness Of certain
category Of comic songs. ordinarily
popular, seems 10 have struck the Pa
risian public and the managers are be
ginning 10 see that something has
really happened 10 the taste OF the
theatre gOers.
Moving picture dramas inspired by
the war have MADE their appearance
though showing hasyy preparations
and lack Of depth they have scored
great successes because Of their timely
appeal. The only pleasure Of the Paris
ian seems to be visit to one of these
establishments where one may shed a
few tears and refresh ones impress
sions Of what is going Gil.
The little literature that is being
produced-contned to short stories
mostly-draws its inspiration from the
Wa. one paper is running q SPY story
and another romance based on the
war incidents while the improvised
strateslst, even after fXs months Of
continuous effort has nor tired OF fig
urlns out the outcome of operations
IL the daily papers.