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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
How Old Is a Woman?
ditor Of The Tribune

To The Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir; Regarding the article in this morn
ing's issue Of The Tribune about Ruth Law
| wish to call attention to the age Of Miss
Law as 1t appeared. In the news column her
age was given as twenty-eight. In the edi-
torial article twenty-five years were credited
to her. This seems to be careless question
with newspapers. When the California ten
MS stars came East several of them were sup
posed to be about eighteen, according TO the
papers, including The Tribune. In reality,
none were under twenty or twenty-one
Don't you think that this question should
be more carefully looked after? While no
one wishes to detract any credit from a deed
well done, still am sure the readers like 10
know the exact age. rot the fancied one.
NATHAN NJ. R0THSTEIN.
New York, Nov 81, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
A Misleading Title

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In your valuable paper appeared Sun
day Photographic reproduction with the
following title: Reconstruction of con-
auered German territory in Belgium includes
carrying on of interrupted educational
work. This Brussels school is conducted by
German officers" This title is absolutely
misleading, because it seems TO indicate that
all educational work was stopped by the war
and that il was resumed by the Germans and
with their help. The facts so misinterpreted
would be absolutely untrue. Education was
resumed everywhere in Belgium by the Bel
gians themselves and by the Belgian teach
ers. The proof is given by the German gov
eminent itself in its declaration that the
monstrous deportation measures now applied
TO Belgium do not include the teachers. The
photograph reproduced in your paper was
taken at the German school existing at Brus-
sells since years and established to secure TO
the children Of the numerous Germans who
invaded Belgium before the war a genuine
German nationalistc education. The Ger
mans feared apparently that their children
by going TO Belgian schools would be infect
ed with too dangerous democratic ideas.
The German officers conducting the Brussels
school are probably the previous teachers
obliged TO wear their military uniforms
II. LA FONTAINE, Senator of Belgium.
New York. Nov. 20, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: In your editorial Of November u On
THE Undclivered Labor Vote" you refer ',
"the Mormon states Of Utah, Wyoming anu
Idaho"
There is very. small Mormon elemsn'
in this state, scarcely per cent Of the popu.
lation. Wyoming is an American state 10
more than the state which contains broso.
way and German Buffalo, "The New fo''
Journal" and Fra Hubbard's colony at w
rora.
You made a good fight for Hughes, but y0a
had too good man to defeat.
REV. A. r. CHALMEkS
Cody, Wye, Nov. IL. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
Liability TO Internment

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir; note through your paper that Lieu
tenant William Thaw, an officer of the French
army, Is now visiting his former home in
Pittsburgh. VIII you kindly inform me why
he is not interned by our government, as
were the crews Of German war vessels that
remained In our ports for more than twenty
four hours? Surely, by enlisting in the
French army he forfeited his United States
citizenship and became citizen Of France.
II. NJ. GESTEFELD.
New York, Nov. 81, 1915
He would be subject TO internment if
he came here as a member of an organ
lied military body. As an individual Wis
itor he is not liable TO internment.-Ed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
Eat Rabbits and Grow Rich

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir; Every little bit helps, so I want "a
make a suggestion to people who feel the
high cost of foodstuffs. It is strange that
the rabbit an article of food has been neg
lected in this country. In Belgium, Germany
and France rabbits are raised on a large
scale. Just now rabbits should be eaten for
the sake OF economy as they cost less than
five cents a pound. When properly roasted
they are a dclicacy, and the flesh is easily
digested.
SO this IS one kind Of good, wholesome
food that can be bought for moderate price
II. HERD.
brooklyn, Nov. 90. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23

Robertson's menu has its place; that place
is in the scientific laboratory.
If anybody wishes TO become unpopular
let him recommend it to the American pub
lie as the ideal solution Of the problem OF
the cost Of living.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
A Serious Charge?

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: II was reported in your columns a few
DAYS ago that the railroad brotherhood lead
ers declared Mr.. Wilson had invited them TO
come 20 him. and took the initiative as re-
CARDS the forced legislation on the Adamson
bill Is not this rather serious charge 70
make against the President? s. +. l..
Elizabeth, n. j., Nov. 81, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
Was Senator Quay an Indian?

(Froul The Philadelphia fnqHirer)
A traveller in Quebec's out-of-the-waN
places recently came upon a little Catholic
church which is maintained solely for the
Abenah Indians To his amazement he
found on the walls of the building a marble
tablet inscribed as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
Social Sense

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir; | have read with much interest the
two recent letters on birth control II is MT
ting that such vital subject should be we'll
discussed and if The New York Tribune has
social sense enough to welcome the discus
sion to It's columns so much the better for
The Tribune.
ELIZABETH STUYVEsANT.
New York, Nov. p, 1916
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23

Through a regrettable misprint the article
in yesterdays Tribune on "The Siege Of the
Somme' was attributed to Lieutenant Beeh-
koff The author was il fact Lieutenant
Pechkoff Of the Foreign Legion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-23
Wyoming Not Mormon

New York, Nov. 81, 1916.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04
APPROVED BY PRESIDENT
Selection of Senator James for
Permanent Chairman of Demo-
cratic Convention O. KID.

President Wilson has approved the
tentative selection of Senator Ollie James
of Kentucky for permanent chairman Of
the democratic convention at St Louis.
This assures the election Of the senator
by the convention.
Az permanent chairman Senator James
will be named to head the committee
which will notify Mr. Wilson of his
nomination, as he did after the Balti-
more convention.
Place of Notification Undecided.
The President has not decided yet
where he will receive the notification COM
mittee, although his supporters in New
Jersey are very anxious that he go to
Shadow Lawn" his summer homo In
that state, for the ceremony.
Senator Stone of Missouri has been
tentatively decided upon as chairman Of
the platform committee, and when he
goes to st. Louis probably will carry
with him the outlines of the platform
drawn up by the President himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04
CARRIES GERMAN PASSPORT.
Richard Hansemann Sails for Eng
land on Test Case

NEW YORK, June 3.-For the first
time since the European war began
q passenger carrying a German pass
port left here today on vessel bound
for England. He was Richard Hanse-
mann, passenger on the American
liner ST. Paul for Liverpool. He bore
a passport Used to him as a German
subject by the German consul in this
city, and said he hoped to make his
way from Liverpool to Rotterdam and
thence to Berlin.
Mine will be in the nature of a
test case" said Mr.. Hansemann. who
is an importer. II must take my
chances on the outcome. My business
is In such serious shape that it re-
quires my personal attention, and
hope to be able to show the British
authorities that my trip Is undertaken
for business reasons alone"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04
WHOLE CITY AWAITS
PREPAREDNESS DAY
Many Thousands to Accom-
pany President Wilson in
Big Parade June ID. /
AS MANY MORE PROMISED
IF HOLIDAY is GRANTED
Committee Adopts Rules to Govern
the Marchers Who Are to
Take Part. &
Prepare for Preparedness.

The plans for the preparedness
parade in Washington. scheduled
for Wednesday. June 14-Flag
day-have aroused enthusiasm
throughout the National Cap
ital
would impress upon the heads
of organizations that right now
is the time for action. The fact
that the President of the United
States is going to honor this
American demonstration on Flag
day is a warrant for every indi-
vidual. great and small. to take
immediate steps to participate.
The executive committee has
made it plain that every organi-
zation of non-political charac-
ter is urged to gather its forces
and take part in this national
preparedness parade.
Every good citizen stands by
the President of the United
States. Every good citizen should
consider 1t an honor to walk with
the President of the United
States.
The parade in Washington June
IA will have significance un-
paralleled. 1t will be an occa-
sion for the people of Washing
ton to participate jointly with
the President in doing honor to
the nations starry flag.
The time for enrolment is
now.
The preparedness parade head
quarters is fifth floor, Star build
ing. Yours very truly,
WIN. F. GUIDE.
Chairman National Capital Pre-
paredness Parade Committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04
APACHE SCOUTS KILL
MEXICAN IN SKIRMISH

FIELD HEADQUARTERS. Namiqui-
pa. Chihuahua, June 8. via wireless to
Columbus. N. NJ, June 3.-One Mexican
was killed and another wounded in an
engagement yesterday with Apache In
dian scouts near Las Earas pass, ac-
cording to reports received here to-
day There were no casualties among
the Indians.
The scouts. commanded by Lieut..
James Shannon of the 18th Cavalry.
had been on the trail of the bandits
for about a week. when, upon recon-
noitering the pass which is about for
ty miles southwest of here. they un-
covered their trail. Encountering the
Villistas in the pass, running fight
ensued. the Mexicans finally fleeing
toward the mountains.
Guides Troops to Villa Cache.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex, June 3.-The
finding of ninety four rifles in a Villa
camp was reported to Gen. Funston to-
day in a dispatch from Gen. Pershing
A detachment of the 18th Cavalry, COM
manded by Capt. Turner. was guided to
the cache in Oso canyon by Villa
prisoners yesterday. Gen. Pershing re-
ported that the new find brings the
total of Villa arms discovered in caches
to 500 rifles and ten machine guns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04
Progressive Delegates
Urge Roosevelt Claims

CHICAGO. Ill. June 3.-Delegates to
the progressive convention arrived toda "
in greater numbers. Among the arrivals
was Henry L. Borden Of Houston, Tex.
He said he was strongly in favor of q
reunited party.
THE split in Texas four years ago
brought about more Ill feeling than was
stirred up in other sections of the coun-
try" said Mr.. Borden. Il believe that
both sides can now unite upon the man
most capable Of making the strongest
fight against democracy
Mr. Borden said that he was of the
opinion that Col. Roosevelt could poll
more votes In Texas than have ever
been polled by any republican candidate
for President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04
Alchemists Meet at Dinner

The Alchemists an organization COM
posed of students and former students
of George Washington University, held
a dinner last evening at hall at sth
and D streets northwest. Several in
formal talks were made. The Alchem-
lists organization has scholarship for its
basis of admission. 1t is also on a fra
ternal basis. and soon expects to ANAL
gamate with one of the national frater-
mites. George Washington Phillips pre-
sided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04

to talk. We could not tell till the
next day whether they were German
or British. Then they said they be-
longed to the British torpedo boat de-
stroyer Shark.
Battles to the Last.
The Shark was one of the first YES
sells to come into action and was badly
damaged. At night only one gun re-
manned in use when a torpedo struck
the destroyer in the oil tank and she
sank. One of the legs of the Shark 8
captain was shot away. but, with only
two members of the crew, he continued
to fight with his last gun He wit
messed the sinking of two German
ships. The Vidar lost sight of the
burning ship in the haze"
An official statement issued tonight
referring to a German wireless to the
embassy at Washington today. CON
tanning the report of the speech of the
president of the reichstag. notes that
the loss of the battleship Warspite
again is officially affirmed. This is
untrue the statement declares. that
ship having returned to harbor.'
The loss of the destroyer Alcaster.
nounced. This is untrue. that vessel
also having returned to her base.
The names of three British destroy
ers. not hitherto identified. making a
total or e1ght lost. reported III an OF
fetal statement issued early in the day.
are the Nomad. Nestor and Shark.
Statements in the same German
wireless message as to three German
merchant vessels being torpedoed
without warning by British sub
marine are without foundation.
The admiralty has received official in
formation. it was stated. that the en-
tire British battle fleet. with the eX-
ception of the Marlborough. was coaled
and refitted and ready for sea service
within a few hours after its return to
port.
tOther news of sea battle on page 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04
Third Phase of Battle.

ment of battleships, which never was
more than partial. This phase in
cluded a running fight as the German
dreadnaughts fed toward their bases.
All the big ship fighting was over by
9:1s pm.
Then came one of the most weird
features of the battle. as German de-
stroEerS made attack after attack, like
infantry following artillery prepara-
ton. on our big ships. But these on
slaughts were singularly futile. not a
single torpedo launched by them get
ting home
with the morning these attacks end
ed, and the scene of battle was swept
by Jellicoe's fleet. Not single enemy
vessel remained in sight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04
Like Infantry Attacks.

feature Of the battle was organized
attacks BY fotilias of German destroyers
on British ships They were comparab BILE
to infantry attacks following a heavy
artillery bomoardment.
They began with the fading of the
light and continued for some time in the
darkness. tur were sin guIarly Ineffective
Not a single torpedo struck home from
this source. while the casualties anon z
the attackers were heavy.
Only eleven British Dattleships firei
guns. Those engaged comprised two CT
visions, one of four ships. the other Of
seven Some Of the latter were only
partly engaged THIS confirms the re-
port that the brGnt Of the action was
borne by Admiral Beatty's squadron Of
hattie cruisers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04
Fleet Ready for Service.

With the exception of two DIVISIONS
part of which was only partly engaged.
the brunt of battle was borne ny the
battle cruiser fleet and with one ex-
ception our battle feet is ready for sea
service l must admit that we had ex-
ceptionally hard luck with our battle
cruisers, but the loss of these three
great ships does not in any measure
cripple our control of the sea.
THE great battle had four phases
The first opened at 5:15 pm. when our
battle cruisers, at range OF SIX miies'
joined action with German battle cruis-
ers Shortly afterward the second
phase began with the arrival on both
sides of battleships the Germans ar
irving first. But before their arrival
our three battle cruisers had been
blown up, supposedly the result of gun
fire. although possibly they met their
fate from torpedoes-
such close range fighting with bat
tie cruisers might he criticised as bad
tactics. but our fleet, following the
traditions of the navy. went out to en-
gage the enemy. and on account of
weather conditions could do so only at
short range.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04
FOR CIVILIANS
ABOARD BATTLESH|PS
Plans for New Movement Just An
nounced by the Navy De-
partment.

Plans for instituting cruises aboard
battleships for civilians who wish to be
trained In the naval service for war
have been announced by the Navy De-
partment. The naval cruises are to
train men for the naval service in the
same manner that men are trained at
Plattsburg for the land forces.
The cruises will start August Ii and
will last for one month, the first three
weeks to be in cruising aboard battle
ships and the last week in port with
the motor boat patrols which are to be
organized.
pense in connection with the training.
When an accepted recruit boards a ship
he will be required to deposit $50, to
cover cost of subsistence and other
charges Any unused balance will be
returned before the civilian leaves the
ship. uniform will be furnished free
for use while aboard the vessel. and all
civilian clothing will be put in storage
until the conclusion of the cruise
Requirements Specified.
The requirements are that the re-
cruit must be a citizen of the United
States, and this is underscored in red
ink in the notice which is being sent
out by the Navy Department. He must
be in good standing and vouched for
by at least two reputable citizens
whose standings are known to the re-
cruiting officer; age. nineteen to forty
FIVE; must pass prescribed physical
examination; p.evious service in Army.
Navy or Marine Corps, if any, must
have been honorable; applicants must
qualify in one of the following classes:
Undergraduate of college, university
or technical school, graduate of a col
iege, university or technical school:
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
recruiting officer sufficient knowledge
of maritime matters or experience with
water craft to warrant enrolment:
pilot or pilot apprentices. service on
any merchant vessel including fishing
vesseD in any capacity for six months
or more; six months experience. or it's
equivalent, in one of the following
trades: Machinist, boilermaker. plumb
er. shipfitter. coppersmith. carpenter,
electrician, engineer. fireman, telegra-
pher, radio operator. high school ed
ucation and following a trade or occu-
patton where experience gained would
be beneficial to the government in time
of need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04
Can Stand Loss Better,

with fight like Wednesdays action
occurring every day. We could stand the
loss much better than the Germans. Our
battle feet is still intact. while We still
Dave considerably more battle cruisers
than the Germans.
ut is Interesting to note that the
sober statements in the reichstag do not
confirm the great victory jubiiant.y
announced in the German press with
our battle feet intact. still hold the
North sea, and have prevented the
enemy from accomplishing any definite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04
COMMITTEE TO ASK
FOR D. C. MEASURES
Federation of Citizens Bodies
to Be Represented in Urging
Action by Congress.
VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS
TO HAVE ACTIVE SUPPORT
Vote of Organization Intended to
Garry Out Its Objects as a
Clearing House.

An adequate police and firemens pen
sion system, annual instead of triennial
assessments, free dental clinics in the
public schools and d few other improve
ments which are considered most needed
by the District at the present time will
be urged upon Congress for action al this
session by the Federation of Citizens AS
sOciations.
Adopting a suggestion by its presi-
dent Edward +. Colladay, that the fed
Grafton should press for early consider
alton such measures as it has passed
and believes to be urgently required
for the welfare of the people of Wash
ington, that body last night authorized
the appointment of a committee to wait
upon the appropriation and District
committees of the Senate and House
and urge enactment of the above named
measures and others it may consider
important.
1t gave instructions that the rider
method of changing the present fiscal
relationship between the District and
federal governments be opposed. The
Tinkham bill. directing that assess
ments for street opening shall not be-
come due until the thtoroughfares are
dedicated to use was mentioned among
the bills to be specially Endorsed, while
the committee also was instructed to
oppose the new legislation in the Dis
trict appropriation bill assessing
abutting property owners for one-half
the cost of paving or repavins any
roadway for a distance of twenty feet
from the curb line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-04
Directed to Stay on Job.

President Colladay is chairman of the
special committee which will meet in a
few days to outline a program of pro-
cedure Appointed to serve with him are
Charles S. Shreve. William Nick. Clay
ton, d. A. Edwards. DR.. Emory A. Bry
ant D. n. Shoemaker and Herman Phil
lips. The committee is directed to stay
on the job until Congress adjourns. Its
powers, however. are confined to recon-
mending those bills only which have
been passed by the federation.
The federation Is intended to serve
as clearing house for the activities
of the various citizens associations Of
the District. and. in appointing a com
mittee to urge favorable action on the
most important measures it has ap-
proved it has taken a long step. in the
opinion of it's members. toward serving
the community in a practical way.
The meeting last night. which was
held in the rooms of the Chamber of
Commerce, was the last of the sum-
mer. The first session of the fall and
all meetings thereafter will be held In
the boardroom Of the District building.
An enthusiastic Endorsement was
given the plans for the preparedness
parade and a committee appointed to
arrange for a big representation OF
citizens association members In the
patriotic pageant Named on the com
Russell, Allan Davis. William NICK.
Clayton, Jesse c. Suter. John F. Robb
and John w. Mcclure.
Petworth Plan Partly Adopted.
The so-called Petworth plan for a
new form Of government for the Dis
trict, which provides for a governor or
MAYOR and council composed of ten
members, Ave of whom shall be elected
by the people and five appointed by the
President, was considered at length
and partially adopted The delegates
voted in favor of the provision to have
the District represented in Congress by
a delegate. and also approved the
Chamberlain joint resolution, which
was considered as an amendment to the
Petworth plan. and would give the Dis
trict representation in the Senate and
House and vote in the electoral col
lege The mayor and council part OF
the plan was rejected by a nearly to
/ vote.
Charles c. Lancaster presented reso-
luton which the federation unanimously
adopted, opposing the new legislation in
the appropriation bill relating to paving
or repaving. Mr.. Lancaster strenuously
opposed the proposition to have the fed
Grafton hold its meetings in the District
building, declaring it should not be under
obligation to the Commissioners and an
nouncing his intention OF resigning as
delegate il this meeting place should be
selected Other members of the fedora
ton took the position that the District
building belongs to the people instead Of
the Commissioners and that 1t is the log
ical place for the federation, representing
the mass Of District citizens, to hold its
regular sessions.