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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-15

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Permit me to thank you for the great
force and clarity of your editorial on "The
Irish Folly" in your issue of to-day. You
have given expression to the sentiments
which, believe, are general in this country
of ours regarding the treatment of the I'M
fortunate leaders Of the recent revolt in Ire
land.
There are many Americans OF Irish birth
who have been pro-Brtish and ant-Prussian
since the outbreak OF the present war, but
who consider Prussianism, mailed fists and
ruthlessness to be as intolerable and as bar
bsrous when practised by Great Britain as
when prsctised by Germany
p J. OCONNELL.
New York, MAY Y, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-15
Ludicrous, If Not Tragic.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir; Your editorial on Ireland in to-day
paper will be enthusiastically received by
that section of the public who delight 70
knock England on the slightest pretext. but
any intelligent and unbiased reader can see
that it is an absolutely false statement OF
the situation. Your illusions to the Italians
the Beers and Miss Csvell would be ludicrous
il they were not so tragic. Your editorial
on British failures dsmped my enthusiasm
for your editorial sheet, but your Irish arti-
Gle has dispelled it completely.
A. G. COKE
New York, May u, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-15
THE IRISH FOLLY

people in the world; but it is those very
qualities that make them peculiarly suscepti-
bic to agitators who sometimes for mis-
taken and impossible ideal, but mostly for
base and selfish reasons, bring great suffer
ing on their followers.
am sure that the vast majority Of the
English have the keenest sympathy with their
Irish brothers in their present trouble, and
desire only that peace and happiness and
prosperity shall come TO the sister isle.
New York, May -, 1916 X.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-15
Fair and Sympathetic.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: | asked you the other day to let US
have one Of your slashing editorials on the
Irish situation. You have let US have it, and
I thank you most sincerely. Among all the
journals Of New York none has spoken so
fairly and alphabetically of my poor
stricken country as The Tribune. And you
have not feared TO lash that brutal, hypocriti-
cal powerful enough.
AN IRISH FRIEND.
Nar York May IL 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-15

November. This city's magnificent demon
stration on Saturday last proves that the
day Of real preparation must come soon
What this Congress has failed TO do the
next Congress will inevitably do. The ma
ton will not rest content until its security
is achieved by the creation Of real army
and real navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-15
A Word of Praise.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial in to-day's issue en-
titled THE Irish Folly" certainly is we'll writ
ten and deserves a word of praise. 1t should
be read by those interested in "England's
Benevolent Rule" JOHN ]. MALONEy
Brooklyn May -, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-15
Ireland's Rights.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: My warmes' thanks to you for your
brilliant editorial for Old Ireland's rights.
God bless you and success 70 you.
EDWARD QUIRKE
New York, May -, 1916.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28
COURT OF APPEALS.

Richmond, March 25.-Ihc follow
ing are the proceedings of the Cour
of Appeals yesterday:
No. S3-City of Hampton VS.. Wat
son. Argued by w. G. l.. Taliafcr
70 and J. A. Masic for the appellant
and by c. V. Spratlcy and S. J
Dudley, for the appellee, and submit
ted.
No. S4-Haw;ies vs. Bowlcs. Ar
gued by David Meade White for thc
appellant, and by NJ. J. Fulton and
Willie B. Smith for TIC appellc, and
submitted.
Next cases to be called:
No. SD. r. Wheeler Company
VS.. Hite.
No. SG-Southcrn Railway Com
pany vs.. Mason, by etc.
No. S7-Smith VS.. Wlosifcr. (To be
submitted on briefs).
No. SS-Atlantic Coast Line Rail
way Company VS.. Virginia Manufac-
turing Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28
PRELIMINARY HEARING
Petition of Patrons of Alexandria
Water Presented to Corporation
Commission.


The preliminary hearing of the
petition Of the patrons of the Alex
andria Water Company before the
State Corporation Commission in
Richmond took place today when the
Water Company made answer to the
complaints regarding the quantity and
quality of the water furnished in
Alexandria city and county the rates
charged and the rules which are in eff
feet governing the consumption of
water.
Howard w. Smith president Of COM
mon Council who is the attorney for
the water users and Gardner L..
Boothe who is associated with Col.
Francis l.. Smith as attorney for the
Alexandria Water Company, left for
Richmond last night and appeared be-
fore the corporation commission to-
day. Mr.. Smith also represented the
consumers Of Alexandria county who
had filed petition similar to that
of the users of Alexandria City and
had presented same through Attor-
ney Walter u. Varney.
The attorneys for the water users
asked the commission to appoint d
special agent who would come tc
Alexandria and investigate the con.
ditions Of the water supply and hold
public hearing at which time evil
dence would be presented By the con,
sumcrs to prove their contentious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28
MASONIC DECREE WORK |.
Many Scottish Rite Masons Attend
Opening in Temple in This
City Last Night.


Despite the heavy rainfall large
number of members Of the Scottish
Rite Masons attended the opening
night Of a week of Masonic degree
work by the Scottish Rite bodies OF
Alexandria which was held last night
in Masonic Temple. Among the Flsl-
tors were John H. Cowles thirty
third degree, secretary general OF
the Rite for the Southern Jurlsdlc-
ton, and j. Claude KEEPER, past
grand master of Masons in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
The 18th. and 18th. degrees were
conferred in an impressive manner.
The cast of characters for the fiji.
teenth degree was as follows:
First and Third Apartment
Frank w Latham, worshipful ru-
Ter.
:PercysE. Cliff, high priest
j. William May, scribe.
Arthur A. Paul, master of cere,
monies.
Boyd j. Richards, captain of the
guard.
Robert S. Barrett, Zorobabel,
Second Apartment
Fl. Noel Garner, King Cyrus.
Leopold Ruben, master of palace.
+ William Lewis Allen, master oil
household.
Samuel w. Pitts, master of cavalry
Alexander NJ. Sherwood, master oil
infantry.
Vance H. Peele, master Of chan
cry.
James NJ. Duncan, master of finance
William S. Connolly, captain of the
guard.
The cast for the eighteenth degree
vas as follows:
Robert S. Barrett, wise master
Irst apartment.
Percy f. Cliff, wise master, sec.
md apartment.
II. Noel Garner, senior warden.
Arthur A. Paul. junior warden.
Boyd J. Richards, orator.
Frank w. Latham, master Of ccrc.
monies.
Alexander NJ. Sherwood, guard OF
he temple.
The goth, and, 21st. degrees arc to
Ic conferred tonight commencing a:
o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28
VETO BILL TO SAVE TAXES
Governor Defeats Measure Which is
violation Of Principle Of
Equality"

Richmond March Ex-Governor
Stuart put an emphatic veto on bill
which passed the last Legislature and
which would have permitted holders
If securities for debt to change such
securities from time to time without
paying anything for such recordation
The Governor in his veto says:
Senate bill No. 296 is vetoed for
, The reason that ii seeks to exempt
from the payment of privilege taA
those who, Of their own violation. avail
themselves Of the privilege of the
protection of our laws Of rccordation.
The so-callcds~ supplemental iastru-
.neHts sought to be exempted are re-
corded by the parties in interest for
: Shair own purpose to secure or to
better secure the payment of the
amount contracted for in the origi-
ma! instruments. This is privilege
for which they should be taxed. II
is true they have already paid tan
at the time of the rccordation Of the
original instrument based as con-
vcnient measure upon the amount Of
bonds or other obligations secured
thereby. but, as our courts have well
said, this is tax neither upon the
property conveyed nor the deht SC
cured, but is tax upon a civil pri-
vilcgc.
This privilege is awaited of as
,ruly in the rccordation OF supplement
tai instruments as in original instru-
mcnts. In both eases the object is to
secure or better secure debt. If
he bill had been so drafted that the
lax on the supplemental instrument
should be measured not by the amour;
occurred in the first instrument, but
mon some fair basis measured by tic
value of the additional privileges af
fordcd by the rccordation of the sec
md instrument, the justice OF such a
measure would have been readily re-
cognized, but | am unwilling, in seek
:ng to remedy the defect in the pre-
cent law, to give my approval to a
Ill which works an injustice even
greater than that sought to be re-
ncdicd.
This bill not only permits 10 20
the rccordation Of deeds con-
cyjng additiorhl property. but is
open to the still greater objection
hat it allows indefinite substitution
+ orc property for another "a re-
ocatcd use of our public records
without any tax whatsoever. This, in
NY opinion, is violation of the prin-
,iplc of equality, which should as far
Is possible be preserved in the levy
mg of all taxes. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28
POSTF,T,P|'.,Alyy0(|F!EFlIlCl'ER
Selected by Bosai Organization at a
Recent Meeting in Rooms of
Chamber of Commerce


Post F. of the Travellers Protec-
tive Association, of this city, has
elected the following officers to SER
We during the coming year:
Julian Y. Williams, president.
Alfred Thomson, vice president.
Hunt Russell, secretary treasurer.
j. William May, Walter Rogers,
John H. Trimyer, Robert E. Knight,
T. F. Ellis, and Olando H. Kirk,
directors. Chairmen of committees
were named as follows:
Railroad, A. D. Broekett;,
Legislative, Henry X. Field.
Press, Harry D. Kirk.
Hotels, NJ. E. Greene.
Employment, Samuel w. Pitts.
Membership, J. William May,
Chaplain, the Rev. DR.. John L. AL
lison.
! Good of the order, John H. Trimyel
chairman; M. E. Price, 'jr., and w.
; w. Ballenger.
The following delegates and alter,
mates were elected to the state con-
vention which will meet in Newport
News, May 4th. and 5th.; delegates
w. W. Ballenger, j. William May
A. D. Brockett, Richard Gibson, R
e. Miller, NJ. L. Price, jr., R. E.
Knight, John H. Trimyer, Harry D.
Kirk, Martin E. Greene, r. L. Payne
T. F. Ellis, A. C. Moss, T. A.
Sommers, Harvey Henshaw, Alfred
Thomson and Harry Hammond; al
ternates-Edgar Warfeld. jr., Viii
liam Leadbeater, R. M. Chichester
E. M. Anderson, R. S. Jones, H. X d.
Field, L. L. Armistead, S. w. Pitts
o. II. Kirk, X. W. Ogden, E. w
Jenkins, W. &. Rogers, John Reed, H
N. Garner, Charles j. Deahl, E.
Wheatlcy and J. F. Carlin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28
ENFORCED VACATION
Efforts Being Made to Secure Sui.
table Building for Scholars of
Snowden School.

Over 200 colored children who at
ended the Snowden public school arc
Enjoying an enforced vacation due to
he destruction Of the school building
" fire at one o'clock yesterday af-
tcrnoon. Efforts are being made to
secure suitable building FOR tenn
?orarN use but difficulty is bcing.eft-
countered by Superintendent Of
ral John s.. Parker. The matter
Schools w. H. Sweeney and Princi-
will come before the school board at
is regular monthly meeting on Mon
lay night.
The building which was large
two story frame structure in Pitt
"trect near gibbon was discovered to
be on fire while the children were at
recess.
The blaze commenced in closet
nndcr the steps on the first lloor. 1t
5 thought that it was caused by some
one throwing u match into the closet
containing waste paper. The fremen
:ould do but little beyond confirming
The blaze to the building in which it
originated. The building was valued
VI $4,000 and there was insurance
Of $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28
NURSE STRANGLED TO DEATH
Body of Miss Il. NJ. Cramcr, Found
on High School Campus, at Oak
Cliff. Suburb of Dallas.

Dallas. Tex. Mar.n 2S.-Thc body
Of Miss Il. NJ. Cramcr, nurse was
found yesterday on the high school
campus at Oak Cliff, suburb. She
had been stranglcd to death. Disar-
ranged clothing indicated she had
made desperate struggle for life.
Miss Cramer returned from case
at Edom Tex, on Sunday night, and
probably was attacked, the. police say,
while en- route from the station tc
her home. The victim was "a years
old. Her father lives i'll Magglc, W.
Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28
FLAYS CHURCH POLITICS.
Pastor Points Out Peril That Con.
ferences Will Confront.

JdSiOT OlnLS Out GeTll mat IOll-
ferences Will Confront.
I Wilmington, Del, March 2S.-Call,
ing attention to the peril of church
politics, Rev. George a. Cooke, pas
tor of Wesley Methodist Church, in an
address to the members Of Uion
Methodist Church pictured some of
'hc problems to be faced at the COM
ing sessions of the Wilmington Con-
ference and the General Confcrccc.
He declared against letting down the
bars on the amusement question; said
the church had plenty of bishops with
out clccting more of them, and called
FOR d check on the modcrnists, higher
critics and free thinkers who arc
undermining the old-fashioncd doc
trincs Of the church.
''Thc church has become danger
ously top heavy" he said, "whcn con-
fcrenccS are Swallowed and al
most suffocatcd with the pressure of
General Conference officials. There is
danger of annual conferences losing
their identity and becoming automatic
machines for the dumping of money
into the treasury OF some General
Conference Board. The Wilmington
Conference is author of the greatest
law that has been proposed to the
church in 30 years. 1t proposes to
give pur bishops qualified veto pow
or over legislation at the Genera!
Conference. The only pssiblc effect of
such law would &c to cause the
General Conference to give more res
poet to the constitution of the church"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28
MUSICAL
and the

"BENTZTOWN BARD"
(Folger McKcnsey)
Benefit Of the Free kindergarten
Westminster Building.
MONDAY. APRIL Bird. 1916.
Tickets, 25c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
interesting News Note. About People
of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
In Society.

Virgil c. Young of Washington and
Hrs Mary G.. Cross, Of Kentucy, were
married on Friday night by the Rev.
:. b. Jackson, pastor Of the First
Baptist Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28

DIED On Sunday, March 26, 1915,
at his residence in Fairfax county.
GEORGE H. TRAVERs, beloved son
of4thc ;,;latc John W: and Margaret
TEaVcrs 2inihis Sd year. Funeral from
622 N. Patrick Street, Wednesday,
at 3 O'Clock. Friends and relatives
re ii-"iitel.i &c intend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28
oCCcOOOCC
COMPETE OF APPLES.

cupful pf sugar. ! cupful of va
ter. square inch stick cinnamon.
10 tart apa!ea.
Nuke /, strip IL SUGAR. water and
cinnamon. Boil slovl:' for ten min
utc1, skirrnin" Hcll. Core, pare
upplcs: COOK in sirup until nearly
done. Drain "nl cook for Il few
minutes in tic over. Boil the sirup
Until almost ILL" Il jelly: arrange
, apples On y dish for serving I'LL 4
, cavities with Jelly Or marinalade:
J prur2 strip oTcr tncIn and serve
! with. cicur, or gbipped cream.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28

Mrs. Eva Mushback will leave on
Saturday for Bridgcvillc, Pa. where
ihc will visit her brother, Mr.. Il. G..
Gwinn for several months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28

AGENTS WANTED-s5. to 81 daily
J selling :New Fibrs Brooms; every;
woman win by. Sample by Parcel;
Post. IS cents. Wynne Broom Co.,
Elr.ira, n. I. 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-03-28

Miss Marguerite Whcatlcy Field
viii sing the Offertory Solo at st.
Paul's Church tonight at the s
o'clock services.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
ARMY-NAVY CONTEST
BOOKED FOR NOV. rs
Middies Refuse to Go to New
York and Franklin Field Will
Get Big Game.
PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 2. - Ar
rangenents arc now being made for
the playing Cf the Army and Navy
game at Franklin Field on Saturday,
Nocember IS. the same day that Yale
and Harvard play at New Haven.
George E. Nitzsche, recorder at Penn
sylvania, is in charge Of the ar
rangements, acting for DR.. J. William
White.
1t was intiInated that the Navy might
recedc from its stand in insisting that
the game this year should be played in
this city. The Navy, however, still adj
heres to its purpose of meeting the
Army here next fall. claiming that the
trip to New York is too long a one to
be taken every year. As an agreement
covering several years had been entered
into by the Army and Navy. the
soldiers viii make no objections to
play this year on Franklin Field
Pennsylvania intended scheduling a
game for her own team for November
the idea was dropped and the suggestion
made that the Army and Navy play
here on that date, the Saturday pre-
ceding THANKSGIVING Day. rather than
the Saturday following the big hoh-
day.
1t Is understood that the Army and
Navy officials have practically agreed
upon the date. Mr.. NitZsche Is conduct
ing the correspondence and anticipates
that all necessary matters will be
settled some time next week.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02

Central is about to lose Smith and
Dezendort from the basketball team.
according to reports. Dezcndorf is ons
OF the spccdiest of forwards, while
Smiths work on defense has been ar
outstanding feature Of the games.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Tonight's Bowling

Masonic League-St. Johns VS.. Fed
erals Nationals VS.. Stansbury.
Knights Of Columbus League-Colum-
bias VS.. Cardinals.
District League-Good Fellows VS..
Home Club.
Bureau League Rotaries VS.. Custodi-
ans OF Presses.
Southeast Leaguc-Midnight Crew VS..
Nesline Stars.
Northeast Leasue-Imperials VS.. Rose
dales.
Navy Yard League-Erecting Shop VS..
h. NJ. Shop.
Mt. Pleasant League-Columbias VS..
Newtons.
Georgetown Commercial League
knickerbockcr A. c. VS.. Georgetown
A. c.
Capital City League-Buckley's Spe-
Cials VS.. Jewels
Nautical League-Coast Survey VS.
, Capital Yacht Club.
Agriculture Intcrbureau League-Ani.
NAL Industry Vs. Publications.
Red Mems Lea Eue-Sioux VS.. TIogans
Marine Corps League-Olongapo VS.
Cavite.
Phi Mu Sigma Inaguc-Epsilon Two
vs.. Phi
Washington City Tenpin League-In.
terror vs.. IrouuoS
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Haughton Will Head
Sporting Goods House

BOSTON. Feb. 2.-Percv D. Haughton.
originator OF the successful football sys-
TEN at Harvard. and recently elected
president of the Boston National League
baseball club will soon become head of
Boston sporting goods house He IL
to figure in a deal that will call for a
consolidation with concern that has a
prrtertious esta blishment and is CEN
trallY located.
The new concern will be capitalized at
$500 600. Whether Haughtons combined
responsibilities as president OF r. base
ball club and his entry into trade will
compel him to relinduish his position as
head football coach at Harvard remains
TO be seen.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Alexandria Athletic Club
Will Start With Meeting

For the purpose OF booming athletics
In Alexandria county. which embra ces
the suburban towns of Chcrrydale. C1ar-
endon. Ballston. Falls Church. and
Fo't Myer Heights. monster mash
meeting is arranged for tomorrow night.
to be held in Follansbuy's Hall. Claren-
don. when 1t Is proposed to launch the
Alexandria County Athletic Association.
Officers Will be elected and plans
formulated to Incorporate under the
laws of the State. with permanent head
quarters. an improved baseball park
and. !f possible. inclosed grounds where
baseball, football. and tournaments can
be staged
All citizens Of the county across the
river are urged to attend this meeting
The Washington times., 1916-02-02

A collection of Business High Sch 1ol
athletes opposed the Carlyles. of lie
Noel House sym, last night, and were
surprised by 81 to - defeat. The
Business lads outweighcd the Carlyles
and were reported as being unusually
rough,
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Episcopal High School and
Woodberry-Forrest Want to
Run Here This Winter.
TWO GAMES ON TAP TODAY
Business and Western Meet
Georgetown Props and Con.
zaga in Practice Contests.
May Have Football
For q. w. u. Next Year

The manner in which George
Washington track candidates
are coming out for the March
a meet at Convention Hall Is
an indication that the down
town university is going TO
have football, baseball, basket
ball and track next season.
Prof. Leslie C. McNeman re-
Gently put the proposition be-
fore the student body that
track must be supported it
football was to be played next
fall. There were nineteen
runners out last night and
more than thirty are expect
ed tomorrow night at the "Y."
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Pi Retains Lead.

Pi succeeded in staving off the Alpha
cam Of MARYLAND. In a slashing % to
Is basketball game last night at the
Church of the Advent Gym, and today
holds the lead in the Frat" League.
Gamma defeated Mu 2s to Il in the first
game of the double bill.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Totals. 49, +s4 4js
MASONIC DUO
iPIE I.EAGI T.

Totals 40 i92 t3s Totals AS so 4
ROYAL .ARCANUM DTCKPIN League.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02

Captain McGlassUn. Of Eastern. IS an
under the sch"lu,iic han MCClasSnn
may be- 49, GnwU trI week On nc
count NJ low randiuc. Western is los
irE Frank T. idg"t and I'rphart Aus
ley, oi the traCk team. for the same
Ozscn.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02

Central is trying to replace two Of
ss a ihs rsIsn %n maP snS
Foley took his relay team to Philadel-
phia last spring and cleaned up In tho
high school title race. Milstead and
Birthwright are back this year, the
former being captain OF the team.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02

The Friends team is pointing up for
the annual game with tho Baltimore
Friends and expects 4 win. Coach
Zavitz figures he has stronger team
than that which broke even last year.
The Baltimore Friends were recently
the thrce-cornered SCRAP for the title.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Brunsv ick.
ENCelBiOrR,

Totals. as t3i 4j9 Totals. 44o 471 1s1
SOUTHWESTERN DUCKPIN LEAGUE.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-01-04
TWO GROUPS CALLED
To BRITISH COL0Rs
YOUNG MEN BETWEEN AGES
OF 23 AND 20 MIST REPORT
FEBRUARY y.
4 a. an Was Issued Following the
Adjournment of the Cabinet
Session Today-Biil
Agreed Upon.

LONDON, Jan. a Single men
between the ages of 23 and 20, in-
elusive, who enlisted during the
Lord Derby recruiting campaign.
were called to the colors today,
They will report for service on Feb
ruary s. The call was issued fol-
loving the adjournment of the cabi-
net meeting at which the ministers
agreed upon form of conscription
bill after the publication OF figures
showing the Derby campaiign had
been a failure. Groups six and
nine under the Derby scheme We're
called. With the groups called the
army will be reinforced by several
hundred thousand men.