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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
Let Them Not Deceive Germany.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The most dangerous element Of the
present situation between this country and
Germany lies in the fact that the German
government has probably reached the con-
clusion that under no circumstances will the
United States fight.
The Kaiser and his advisers have probably
reached this conclusion from information fur
nished them by Germans in this country. In
this case their conclusion is quite as erro-
neous as it was in regard to Great Britain
last August.
If the Germans in America earnestly de-
sire the continuance of peace, it would be
wise for them to keep the wireless busy trans
hitting more reliable information to their
friends in the fatherland. For they may be
sure of this: Unless Germany backs down
apologies and promises to mend her ways
in the future there will be war between Ger
many and America as surely as the sun
shines and waters flow.
1t will be utterly useless for them to con-
tinue to send kilograms to the President or
to present to the American people the silly
arguments which seem to be their only stock
in trade.
The sinking the Frye, the Gulhight and
the Lusitania, and the publication Of
the Bryce report on the atrocities in Bel
GUM have at last aroused the minds of all
true Americans. Further argument of the
Dernburg- Ridder sort will be simply irritat.
ing. 1t can no longer deceive any real Amer
lean.
Let the Germans on this side who wish for
peace centre their efforts on Berlin.
New York, May Il, 1915. NJ H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
For a Peace League.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: I would like TO give through your
columns an answer TO the letter of "Mrs
r. NJ" who has voiced what must be the
feeling of thousands of wives and mothers
In all our hearts, before the hatred OF
foreign cruelty and before our convictions
Of what is just and right, is this clinging TO
the dear ones of our family who might be
taken from us in the event OF war
l. for one, pledge all support TO any league
instituted with the end of peace in view
And who among you wives and mothers
would hesitate 10 join? c. +. Il.
New York, May IL, 1915
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
COMMEMORATE FROHMANl
Public and Players Should Unit.
Express Sense Of Debt.
,ditor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The passing Of Charles Frohmst J
minds hundreds Of our profession " 4
great and permanent debt they owe hin
labored faithfully. unselAshly and mOis|
for the constant betterment and main,sra;
of the drama IN its highest form. He I
duced the best plays available and o.ss|
them in their Purest and most atirsr
style He always secured the finest pliy1
obtainable. lie was a born leader IL 4
world of theatrical life. He introduced 4
stars and encouraged the stellar system 81
mis- Judgment in that regard has been W.
Gated throughout the land by a public q
recognizes the fact that there must ins !
bly, be individual superiority in ait ash |
things else-and the public was Away 4
gamer thereby.
For many actors and dramatists be y
the pioneer showing them the pathvH
permanent prosperity The theatres q
Quoted by him were always among the VI
best and there is hardly one in the V''1
States to-day whose name means mor
the dignity and permanence OF the a''''
than the Empire Theatre, New York.
Charles Frohman knew comparatively y
people personally. No manager was |" y
known 20 his patrons as he. Only
percentage knew him even By signL !
they did know that this quiet unoD'.I
bat ever active gentleman was beloved
who knew him because Of MS .n",
courtesy. kindliness and unassallsoe
esty. His simple word was better tnsn h'l
signed contract. What valuable y
for any man,
A the stage is better and richer lo'
life and activity. so II is also ihna'
poorer because of his sad and SUDDEN VI
ing. As there are thousands VINO VIE
give some form of expression TO tnei,
which is both personal and general, 4
since the present funeral ARRANGEMENTS
for privacy. would most respeetfusy Nv
mend that public memorial meeuas
arranged at an early date, 20 be helo
largest and most appropriate puOs'
available on a Sunday evening; tna' -
distinguished man conyersant WIN VIC 49,
not necessarily an actor or an au'nV.,
Of the broad scope of the Hon.. yosspa
Choate. General Horace Porter or W. ~,
las Murray Butler, for instance PRESSES,
that appropriate addresses be delivery
REPRESENTATIVES of the allied arts ne ..
much 20 promote would Suggest ~
general committee be formed 10 ~
such meeting. - committee eomposeS
limited number IF representative ms. :,
women players. playwrights, msnSss"
patrons OF the drama.
When the great meeting IN me"v u'n
Mark Twain was held at Carnegie u an
few years ago. presided over by ~ 1.I
Dean Howens. the latter delivered ,' ~
full opening address in which he s'lo !.
the meeting would be conducted not " !.
row and solcmnity. but IN a splr' y, !,
and admiration for a fellow worker wy Wv,
still among them. listening 20 ana es;"
the kindly eulogies voiced in his peh'r.
the same spirit Of love prevail at INC ~
Frohman memorial meeting ana " N
speakers and listeners feel that ths"
friend is still with them, hearing 'ns :"
words spoken in his living presence,
New York. Nav -, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Our attention has been drawn u,
editorial in yesterdays issue under ". .,.
ing Of "ltaly's OIL" from which some p
may be led TO believe that there T" n
ported beer in the market at pre's1N
idea would be wrong. as we have eeen ~
ing German and Austrian beers We,
and have just received a new sh'pI 4
the imported Aussig Pllsner peer " 4
steamship Florida via Copenhagen'
can ascertain from yesterdays ''. ..,,<
Commerce" II is hard enough 20 sxs
the people Of the reality OF :aeh q
tions, and as your editorial Is ~
strengthen the disbelief in the same ~. -
ask you to publish our letter in your ,,vs;]
VICTOR NEUSTADTL ~
New York, May Is, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
Civilization s Basis.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: As TO the question rs Civilization a
Failure" etc, as propounded by Frederic
W Pangborn in his letter in to-day's issue
| would say that his conception as given
therein is far from being answered. Civil
ization depends solely upon two things the
pure and upright man the gentleman and
religion. II it were possible that these two
could disappear we would then have barba-
rism in its truest sense. A. BRANDT.
Brooklyn, May IS, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
Thanks.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Allow me to thank you for your
brilliant editorial, THE Italian Crisis" and
| also wish TO indorse the facts as stated IN
the letter Of Louis Petta both published last
Friday, to whom | wish 70 extend my ap
probation.
| hope you will give US more such ed.
torials, as they certainly will eventually sci
our cause right in the minds Of some of your
readers. DANIEL PIERRO.
Brooklyn, May II, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21

Great Britain Is wise in recognizing un-
rescrvedly that this Is not a one-man, one
party or onc-campaign war.
Germany now has splendid chance 70
assay the glittering sand bank on which the
Triple Alliance was built.
The Green Book will probably seem very
little like the product of verdant states
mapship.
Our Mayor scared the grizzly anyhow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
''Lusitania."
A Prayer.

Let fall, o God, Thy Vengeance Great
On those who chant the Hymn OF Hate;
On him who speaks Thy iallowed Name
As sponsor for his acts of shame.
Thy Gracious Mercy, Lord bestow
For what he doth he doth not know.
I. SHELDON.
New York, May II, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21

You can purchase merchandise advertised
in THE TRIBUNE with absolute satety-ior
If dissatisfaction results in any case IhE
TRIBUNE guarantees 10 pay your none!
back upon request No red tape no qulo-
bling. We make good promptly II the ad-
NCrfiscr docs not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21

Our Mayor scared the grizzly anyhow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
Imported Beer Here.

New York. May -, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21

New York, May IS, l9l,
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
Capital Punishment.

There are seven states in the Union
in which the maximum penalty for
any crime is Imprisonment for life
Maine, Rhode Island, Kansas, Michi-
gan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Wash
ington.
In the form of electrocution capt.
tai punishment is executed in Massa-
chusetts, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky,
Nebraska, New Jersey, New York,
North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
South Carolina and Virginia.
Death is by hanging or shooting
in the discretion of the condemned
person in two states, Nevada and
Utah; and the hangman uses the
moose in the balance of the subdi-
visions OF the Union, including Alas
ka, Hawaii, Porto Rico. and the Dis
trict OF Columbia, and, with the bal
ance OF the states, the three New
England states not already named,
Connecticut. New Hampshire and YER
mont.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
Nc. pr..Id.nt a capItaI.

Vice President az Capital.
Vice President Thomas r. Marshall
lectured recently at the Jefferson City
Chautauqua before capacity crowd.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Mar
shall. They were the guests Of
Judge and Mrs. w. W. Graves at Oak
borough, on the Moreau Drive.
An informal reception was given by
Mr.. and Mrs. d. C. McClung at their
residence.
Mr.. Marshall declined to discuss the
sinking of the Arabic or any of the
questions involved in the controversy
with Germany.
Those matters" he said, "are in
the hands OF President Wilson and
Secretary Lansing. 1t would be in
appropriate for me to discuss them
at this time. Even were l inclined to
talk about them, am not sufficiently
advised as to the facts surrounding
the sinking of the Arabic to discuss
that matter"
Il favor a stronger army and navy"
continued the vice president, "but
just what should be done to bring
that about l confess l don't know
This will be at the front in the com.
ing session of congress, and will make
it most interesting and important"
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
Undecided as to Raise of Pay.

State Auditor John P. Gordon re-
Gently said he did not know whether
he would continue paying Morris Cor
don, his son, the increased salary as
supervisor Of building and loans or
not.
'Tll let you know when the time
arrives to draw my warrant" said the
auditor.
Morris Gordon has been in the full
enjoyment Of salary increase of
1888 month since March "a, 1915,
when statute re-enacting the build
ing and loan laws Of the state became
effective. The old salary of build
ing and loan supervisor was $4,000 a
year, or $166.66 month. The new
salary is $2,4OO year, or 5000 per
month.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
To Name Greatest MissourIan.

There is more or less speculation in
Jefferson City on the probable nomi-
nation of Missouri's greatest man"
1t is understood that such a request
will be made of Gov. Major by the au-
thorities of the Panama-Pacifc Ex-
position at San Francisco in a few
days.
The nomination must be of a living
Missourian.
Among the names discussed in con-
nection with the expected communi-
cation from the exposition manage
nlent are those Of former Gov. David
X. Francis, Senator William ]. Stone,
Senator James A. Reed, Speaker
Champ Clark, Judge w. w. Graves,
Col Edwin Stephens of Columbia,
Frederick w. Lehman of st. Louis
and numerous others.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02

intention to paddle to the ocean On
their way, they will traverse the canal
from Jersey City to the Delaware
river. thence to Delaware bay, to the
Chesapeake canal and on TO the Po-
tomac. From the headwaters OF the
latter stream, they will enter the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal. make
their way to Cumberland. Maryland.
from which point, by plying small
streams. they expect 10 reach the
Monongahela river and through It's
waters. the Ohio From the Ohio
they enter the Mississippi. thence tho
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
Wood Alcohol Kills Convict.

Alfred Toxel, Kansas City con-
vict, is dead, and Theodore Irwin,
st. Louis convict, is ill, as the result
of drinking wood alcohol in their cell
at the state penitentiary. The men
got hold Of the alcohol in the broom
factory, where it is used extensively.
They mistook 1t for alcohol, which is
used for a beverage, and each took
copious draught. TroxePs death oc-
CURED Immediately. Twins groans
summoned the hall guard and Irwin
was taken to the hospital where he
was given medical attention. Dr. Nc
Cutcheon, prison physician, said that
he would recover Troxel was serv-
ing two-year sentence for grand lar
ceny. Irwin was serving Ave years
for robbery.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
MAKING GREAT CANOE TRIP
Two New Jersey sportsmen Are Try
Ing to Gross Continent by
Rivers and Canals.

To determine the practicability OF
transcontinantal voyage by canoe.
two New Jersey sportsmen are headed,
In their frail craft. for the Pacific
coast. The route takes the couple
through various rivers. lakes. creeks
and canals to the headwaters OF the
Columbia river Down this. Il Is their
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
Major Advocates Good Roads

MdJor AuVocdteS Goou hoauS
Governor Major delivered an ad-
dress to 5000 farmers and residents
of Belleville at the first good roads
day picnic in St Clair County, Illi-
nois, recently.
The affair was held in the fair
grounds and the governor spoke from
an automobile to the crowds in the
speed ring and the grand stands.
The governor told of the success of
good road days in Missouri, and said
that the matter of good roads was
close to his heart, because the good
road was the foundation of all prog
ress and the beginning of better moral
and physical and commercial condi-
tions.
He urged the people of st. Clair
county to build up their dirt roads,
and to favor the use Of any and all
kinds of material.
Belleville made half holiday in
honor of the governor, and his address
brought forth much applause. After
the speaking Gov. Major played golf
at the ST. Clair County Country Club.
While in the city he was the guest
of Mr.. A. H. Baer
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
stephens Denounces Grab.

The Boonville Advertiser, which is
recognized as the mouthpiece Of Lon
V. Stephens, former governor of Mis-
souri,, contained denunciation of the
depletion of the state school fund un-
der the Parker-Gordon method Of ap-
portionment, the legality of which is
now up to the supreme court for de-
termination.
The Advertiser said: "That was a
bad break made by somebody down
in Jefferson City in Withholding $514,-
600 of the revenues from our public
schools. The act will be universally
condemned. The school fund is a
sacred one and the paws Of the polit-
icians must not touch it."
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
Inventory Flied.

Engineers of the public service COM
mission have filed inventories of the
property of the West st. Louis Wa
ter and Power Co. These valuations
were made basis for determination
of reasonable rates for this company
to charge. Several complaints about
rates Of this company have been filed.
The commissions engineers find
the value of the plant to be $1,4O5,-
1879, and that it could be reproduced
for $1,5S2,565.
1t was shown that the company's
net earnings in 1914 were $131,5S0. It's
operating expenses were s65,37S.46,
and its gross earnings $2OS,15S.67.
The companys experts give its entire
investment at S2,595,249, of which
sum $1.OS9,9S6 is listed as intangible
assets, which would ago include the
franchises and good wiz,
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
Fourth Regiment to Practice.

Adjt.-Gen. O'Meara has announced
that the Fourth regiment, national
guard of Missouri, composed of militia
companies in Southeast and North
west Missouri, will hold its practice
camps and rifle drills during the next
two weeks.
Companies B and l. which are locat-
ed in Southeast Missouri, will have
their practice marches and rifle drills
on the st. Charles rifle range between
August 81 and September 5.
The Northwest Missouri companies
will hold their rifle practice and the
marching drills at Swope's Park, Kan
sas City, September 4 to II.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
ROAD MUDHOLES
ARE CULTIVATED
suFFuM SAYS THEY PROVE A
SOURCE OF PROFIT TO
UNscRUPULoUs.
FARMERS NEED THE MONEY
Practice Of Charging Auto Drivers
Outrageous Sum for Aecommo-
dation Should Be stopped
State Is Disgraeed.
Jefferson CITY.

JEFFERSON City.
That mudholes in the road are care
fully nurtured in many communities
of the state by persons who find it
profitable to pull automobiles out of
them when they get stuck, is charged
by State Highway Commissioner Buff
FUN in a road bulletin just issued.
The issuance of this bulletin follows
the action of Galloway county farmer
who refused to pull the automobile
of Mrs. James Houchin out of creek
bed until she gave him $25.
Buffum referred to this incident in
directly, then declared that the mud
hole business In which a lot Of per-
sons of this state are engaged is a
growing disgrace and that the per-
sons who cultivate mudholes for the
unwary motorists should be pros
ecuted.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
Painter picks Great MissourIan.

TdTHteT FTCKS OTVdt WIsBuUTTdH.
Thomas Moore Johnson, scholar,
linguist philosopher and magazine
writer, of osceola, is unquestionably
"Missouri's greatest living man." ac-
cording to Lieut-Gov. Painter, who
refused to make the official selection,
however, before leaving for his home
in Carrollton The Lieutenant-Gover-
nor said he believed the selection
should be made by Gov. Major.
Johnson is philosopher and writer
Of worldwide distinction. He is a
lawyer and was formerly prosecuting
attorney Of st. Clair County.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
Folk May Support Graves.

Close friends of Joseph W. Folk
learned that he would support Su-
preme Judge Waller w. Graves for
the Democratic gubernatorial nomi-
nee in Missouri. The only condition
Is provided Judge Graves runs"
Iron County register., 1915-09-02

Does constant poker playing
strengthen the mind7" asked the seek.
er after useless knowledge.
Il understand II does to some en-
tent replied the unlucky player. ''but
In my case I'm sorry to say II has
no tendency to strengthen the hands.'
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
oasa Honored by Educator.

State superintendent Of Schools
Howard A. Gass, just back from at
tending the session of the National
Educational Association at Oakland,
Cal. was elected member of the d.
rectorate and the educational council.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02

Missouri, thence the North Platte.
through which they paddle to the Vel.
lowstone and the Snake rivers. In.
teryening streams will carry them
then to the Columbia
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
sunflowers for Cash Crop.

Sunflowers for Cash Crop.
There are not many people who
know that Missouri has a "sunfower
king" but it is fact that one farmer
in this state makes a speciality of
growing the floral emblem OF our sis
ter state of Kansas on large scale
for commercial purposes. He sells
the seed to breakfast food makers.
He is Lee c. Phillips of New Mad
rid county, who has over 500 acres
of sunfiowers growing on his farm in
that rich agricultural section. 1t
costs him something like So an acre
to grow sunfowers, and he markets
the seed at from to cents a pound
The yield per acre, Phillips says, is
from $35 to $40.
Phillips, who for many years was
county clerk of New Madrid county,
forsodG politics several years ago and
engaged in growing sunflowers. The
corn, wheat, cotton and melon grow
ers decided he was crazy at first, but
have since changed their minds.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
prIson LIfe Aareea WIth Him.

A. II. Frederick, presIdent-elect Of
the ST. Louis board Of aldermen, who
Is at present doing 1O-year term in
the state prison, has gained 10 pounds
since he was incarcerated three or
more months ago.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
peal Won't seek Office.

e. p. Deal, state treasurer, says he
win not be candidate for reelection
in 1916. When asked who his success
sor might be, Deal said that his chief
clerk. John c. Russell might make
the race.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
Farmers Club Meets.

The annual fair, exhibition and ball
Of the oalville Fanmera' Club was
held at New Hall and Park roads on
tho Telegraph road. three miles south
OF Jefferson Barracks during the
past week.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
ozarks Railway Chartered.

A charter was issued by Secretary
Of State Roach to the ozarks Rail
way Company. which has a capital OF
100000, with the statutory require
ment of pald-up stock. 1t will be SO
miles long.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02

Each state whose border is touched
by the Missouri River has been asked
to help in any project Of river i'm.
provement which may be agreed upon
by majority Of those most inter.
ealed.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
Judge Faris Back Home.

Forty-six bass in few hours is the
record of Judge Charles B. Faris, who
has just returned from a six weeks
vacation on the lakes in the vicinity
Of Dorset, MINI. He 10 the picture OF
health.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02

John Smith, third termer from
Jackson county, escaped from the
state penitentiary recently. Smith
was serving two years for burglary
Bloodhounds we're put on his trall,
but lost the scent.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02

And unless they be and appear at the
next term Of said Court 10 be holden for
the County OF Iron, and State OF Mis-
souri, at the Court House in said County
on the fourth Monday In October next
1915. and on or before the third day
thereof az the term shall so long con-
unue; and. II not. then before the END
OF the term). and plead, answer or demnrr
TO said plaintiffs petition, the same VIII
be taken as confessed, judgment rem
dered in accordance with the prayer Of
said petition, and said real estate, or 50
much thereof as may be necessary 70
satisfy said judgment. interests and
costs, be sold under a special fert facias
20 be issued thereon.
II Is further ordered that a copy hereof
be published according to law in Sn the Iron
published in said County Of Iron, and
JESSE M. HAWKINS.
Circuit Clerk
A true copy from the record:
Witness my hand and official seal this
18th day of August 1915.
tSEALl JESSE NJ. HAWKINS,
Circuit Clerk, Iron County, Mo.
s~-~~~~~~~.e~~-o.~~~
Named.
Bacon: See all the necks stretched
out of the windows oil the factory?"
Egbert: Yes, waiting for the circus
parade"
what kind of factory is it?''
Looks like a rubber factory"
Misses Cora and Daisy ........
are visiting relatives and friends in
"Dixie."
Iron County register., 1915-09-02

Many a woman without brains is
able to fool male highbrow.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02
Order Of Publication

In the Circuit Court Of Iron County,
Missouri, In Vacation, August Y, 1915.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02

w. E. Brinkerhoff, 83, who organ
lied the First National bank of Garth
age in 1888 and was its president thir-
ty years, is dead He retired two years
ago. He was an extensive property
holder in the city and in Jasper coun.
tY.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02

The building occupied by the Brook
field fire department burned the other
night. The flames spread SO rapidly
that members of the department had
difficulty in saving the horses and
equipment.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02

Ray McAllister, 20, of Carthage, was
killed at mine there by falling slab.
He had just entered the ground for
the first time to substitute for his
father, who was taking vacation.
John Smith, another miner, was bad
ly injured.
Iron County register., 1915-09-02

Charles Mckinney, one of the old
est men in Clay county, is dead at
the home of his son, w. N. McKin-
ney, in Excelsior Springs. He was
86 years old and had lived in Mis-,
souri, since 1850, with the exception
of trip to California in 1852, when
the gold rush was on.