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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-27
Cermany's Advantage T ,-day.

To put it badly: In two years Of war
Germany has wrecked the factory and in
dustrial machinery and plants Of France
and Belgium and of Russian Poland; she
has very seriously crippled the shipping
resources of her only considerable rival on
the seas. In doing all this she has been
able to preserve her machinery intact, and
her commercial fleets have not suffered
proportionately to the British. Now, if
peace came tomorrow, her factories, her
plants, her shipping, would be, with rela-
ton to world commerce, in far better
position than they were in August, 1914.
Like all the other great nations, she would
have incurred vast debt, but, while she
had crippled their means of paying the
debt, she would have preserved hers.
All this was not Immediately perceived
by the Allies. They have been learning
very slowly what Germany has actually
been doing. They have begun now, by
their economic conferences, to take steps to
provide joint agreement which will ex-
clude Germany from their combined mar
kets by tariff walls which will give pref
erence to allies. PROFESSIONALLY the same
system will be followed with reference to
their colonies-that is, that the British
Empire and the French home and colonial
territories will each give the motherland
preference in their markets.
This is a defensive step, to meet the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-27

STA Join, is a great iron, zinc and lead re-
gion, one of the most highly industrialized
in Europe. The population of the Ger
man districts is practically entirely Slav.
This is an old province of Poland, which
was won away from the Slavs far back IN
history, conquered for Prussia by Fred
erick the Great and become one OF the
most prosperous portions of the new IN
dustrial Germany.
But the settled policy of Russia is to
rescue from German hands the Slav popu-
lations which Germany holds on her eastern
frontiers. Moreover, Germany has de-
stroyed all the great industrial plants OF
Poland. Wherefore Russian policy and
purpose look forward to Incorporating the
Silesian districts in their new Poland,
which is to be made out of their old Polish
provinces and German and Austrian Pol
ish districts. If Germany were to lose all
her iron and coal districts on the Alsace-
Lorraine frontier and all those on her
Russian frontier, she would be very grave
w weakened as an industrial nation. She
would consent to such sacrifices only
when there was no longer any hope OF re-
s;stance. and not while her armies were
standing outside German soil at the Wis
tula and the Mouse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-27

about Dantzic, actually cutting off the
German population of East Prussia from
the mass of the Germans further to the
west. Here the question always has been
whether two millions of Germans shall be
under Slav rule or four millions Of Slavs
under Teutonic rule. AS it stands now
the latter situation exists, but if Russia
should insist upon restoring all of Poland
and liberating all the Poles in Germany,
then Germany would lose Dantzic, Konigs-
berg and all the lower reaches of the Wis.,
tula from Thorn to its mouth.
If Russia Takes East Prussia.
Such change would deprive Germany
of at least 100000 people, but two-thirds,
approximately, would be Slav. Actually this
would mean restoring to the Slav world,
either to an autonomous Poland or Rus
sian Poland, what was taken away by the
partitions. Morally it would be easily
justifiable, for, unless one subscribes to
the doctrine that the German is superior
being, there is no reason why 100000
Germans should benefit at the expense of
100000 Slavs.
But to take 100000 people from Prus-
STA would be to reduce by much her CON-
parative size in Germany, and by taking
East Prussia it would take that portion If
the Prussian population which has con-
tributed most to giving modern Germany
its unpopularity outside its frontiers
France expects to take upward of q
100000, chiefly the inhabitants Of the for
mer French territory in Alsace and Lor-
raine. To reduce Germany by 8,000,00o
to take her industrial regions on her two
frontiers, to take her great seaports on
the Baltic and her hold upon the lower
Vstula, would not be literally to crush
Germany, but it would be long step n
this direction.
Moreover, no one can fail to perceive
that it is just this course that is daily be-
coming more likely as the Allies more and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-27

faith that at the end of the war Germany
will have to make good out of German
shipping the losses inflicted upon her enc
mics by submarines. But this is not the
concession that Germany would be willing
to make while she was still able to hold
back Allied armies from her own from
tiers. Again, she has by her war tactics
prepared a great advantage for herself, If
peace should come on any basis save that
which would be created by her complete
downfall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-27

situation which German armies have
created by their activities in Belgium, in
France and in Poland. But it is fully
recognized that this will not be enough.
By victorious wars Germany has possessed
herself of the coal and iron fields of
France, the iron and lead regions of Sile-
STA. which are included in districts whose
population is Slav. Now, if ever, France
and Russia must get these districts, and
they mean to get them. But to get them
means to defeat Germany in the field as
she has not yet been defeated, and as there
is no prospect at the present moment that
she can be defeated this year, or perhaps
next.
Remember that the Allies have greater
numbers, greater wealth, the control of the
seas, they have overtaken Germany in the
matter of shells and munitions, they have
copied all the devices that she had alone
at the outset of the struggle. Then they
had only superior latent resources. They
are satisfied that the only question now
is how long it will take; they are
equally satisfied that it will be cheaper in
the end to go on now until they have
broken the economic and industrial advan-
tages Germany has secured for herself by
this and other wars than to stop now and
let Germany realize on her campaigns, by
putting her machinery to work, while her
neighbors have to reconstruct theirs.
Crushing Germany.
There is another aspect that must be
considered. We hear good deal about
crushing Germany. Most Of this is rather
wild talk, but there is one point at which
Germany can be severely injured. This is
her territory on the eastern frontier, the
provinces of East and West Prussia and
Posen. The population of Posen is mainly
Polish; half that of East Prussia, or at the
least a quarter, is Slav. North from the
solid Slav block, overfowing from Russian
Poland into Posen, long arm Of Slav
populations extends straight to the Baltic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-27
Damage to British Shipping.

A third detail may be mentioned. By
her submarine war Germany has inflicted
great damage upon Allied shipping, par
ticularly British. If peace came now
British shipping would not have the same
relative advantage over German that 1t
had before the war. Just as Germany has
destroyed much of the industrial system
of her Continental rivals she has gained
ground in the race with the British for
shipping supremacy by keeping her COM
mercial fleets in home or neutral ports and
sending her submarines out to prey on
British shipping.
Now, it is a settled article Of British
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
JAPAN'S BUTTON SALES
In AMERICA INCREASE

Sales Of japanese buttons in the United
States more than doubled during the rs
cal year 1916, although as a whole button
imports decreased. n statement issued
by the Bureau Of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce, Department Of Commerce,
places the value of japanese bu1ons sold
In this country in 1916 at sE331O In 1915
the imports were valued at sls6Hs4. and
in 1914, a normal year, at only S127 .s6S.
Previous to the war button imports
originated chiefly in Germany and Aus
tria, ssh. .424 coming from the former
country in 1914 and S744.422 from the lat
ter. These supplies have been practically
cut on and American manufacturers have
been increasing their output to supply
the increased demand
Buttons from the Philippines are also
increasing in Importance, imports from
the islands having increased from S,767
in 1872 to tSS,376 in 1916
Total imports Of buttons OF all kinds
were valued at ss77,z7s in 1916. 81, ,O62 81 in
1915. and s2.143.77S in 1914. About half the
buttons imported are pearl
Exports Of buttons from the United
States have increased rapidly during the
last few years. Last years sales were
distributed In the following amounts: To
Europe, ss67,e55; North America, $3.50. $50; /;
South America, $167.501; Australia, New
Zealand. and other Oceania, $50, ,2SS; Asia.
$6,50. and Africa, A.2s1.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
TUBERCULOSIS WEEK
OPENED IN CHURCHES
Pastors Appeal to Public for Aid in
Combating White Plague.

Tuberculosis Week" began yesterday
and from Washington pulpits went forth
appeals to combat the white plague.
tuberculosis. Its causes and effects and
It's Prevention were the subjects Of many
washington pastors. Others referred to
the projsct undertaken by the American
Red Cross and other kindred organiza-
tons to stamp out the disease. The fight
In the District is being made by the Asso-
ciauon Tor the Study and Prevention OF
tuberculosis.
Concentrated effort on the part of re-
hgious organizations. civic bodies and
clubs to bring the subject strongly before
the public mind this week may result In
cnecking the ravages Of the plague, say
leaders in the movement
One-third of those who die between the
ages OF and 45 have tuberculosis In some
degree. according to a statement by the
Red Cross, which has placed Christmas
posters on sale In drug stores, branch
postofiice stations and In hotels ana de-
partment stores.
Efforts will be made to raise 8, ,0oo. 900
this Christmas by the sale Of stanps.
friday has been set aside as the chill,
dren's day. School heads have been asked
TO- lecture on tuberculosis and 20 have
pupils submit essays on the disease ana
Its prevention.
wednesday will be set aside for exami-
nation work and all citizens who can not
anoro private examination are asked
10 come to the free dispensary Of the
Association for the Study and Prevention
or tuberculosis, ga II street northwest.
employers In Washington have been
urged TO have their employesbe examined
on that day. -
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
TYPOGRAPHICAL union
IN Memorial SESSION
Service Held for 80 Members Who
Died in Last Year.

impressive memorial services in honor
OF departed members Of Columbia Typo
graphical Union. No. 1e1, who died dur
ing the year. were held yesterday after
noon at typographical Temple before
one OF the largest assemblages ever pres
ent at similar service.
The hall was beautifully decorated with
noral pieces, plants and ferns.
Services were held for thirty-nine de-
ceased members, one of whom died Sat
urday at Bristol, Tenn.
me program follows: March from
"Athalia," Redheld's~ Orchestra: an
nouncement, Robert z. Bragg. chairn,an
memorial committee; invocation. Rev. 10
Morgan Compiler; tenor solo, Maurice
Fitzgerald; rSl call. George g. Seibold;
address, Rev. James Shera MontRomerv:
soprano solo, Mrs. Mabel Benzler Tuck.
er accompanist, Miss Helen BenzIer:
bass solo, William N. Hanft, accompan n
ist, Miss Marie Bontz.
The ushers weres John Becker. Benia-
min v. McAlwee, John Louis Cats. M.
O. Coleman. Charles j. Warren and
Clyde McCurdy. 'N
Inc committee In charge of the memoir
ial services was, Robert &. Bragg chair
man; A. M Forester, Miss E. Catherine
Heyler' J. L Holland and B. e. Harrison,
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
$3.50, 900, 900 WHITE PINE
RESOURCES THREATENED

Federal and State legislation and pub
lie assistance will be necessary to save
the white pine trees Of the United States
and Canada, declares. Charles Lathrop
Pack, president of the American For
estry Association
Expert Investigation establishes the
fact that the white pine and other i've
leaved pineS of the United States and
Canada are threatened with extinction
by the white pine blister rust. q fungus
disease, imported from Europe" he said
yesterday. Already the disease has been
found IN all the New England States.
most of the Eastern apd Northern states
in the white pine belt and in Ontario
and Quebec provinces. It IL spreading
and unless checked viii wipe out
our white pines valued at $3.50 100000. as
our chestnuts are being wiped out by
the chestnut blight.
Between the Mississippi and the Hud-
son rivers we have an area infected with
scattering infections, but Throughout
which the disease may be controlled and
probably suppressed ~ the enforcement
Of rigid quarantine laws and every possi-
BILE and proper precaution-"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
WEATHER CONDITIONS

D1sn@ % Columbia md Mazyisnd-P.rtly co,6v
a1d wsEm@ Monday. Tuesday fair; nod.rst. .,,,,s,
VtEinia-Psrtly cloudy and x,,n.r No.
Tuesday hir; moderzte southeast to .outh VIA
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
GRAYFISH KNOCK$"H" !
OUIOF THE H. c. OIL.
New Seafood Resource Introduced to
Public by Uncle San.

II the high cost Of eating bothers, the
remedy Is to eat dog1sh, or, rather, the
grayfish. re-chrfstened by the Bureau of
Fisheries in a recent bulletin. The tile
fish was fried and found very palatable,
and the bureau says the grayfish is just
as nourishing. 1t haSbeen introduced by
the government as a new food, and ac-
cording 70 officials of the bureau the
grayfish Knocks H out Of the H. c. o.
l."
Folks who eat fish demand something
beside actually the nsh; they demand a
reputable name for the fish. Americans,
blessed with a great variety of excellent
sea foods eat but few of them, and the
principal reason is declared to be con-
servatfveness. a
Quality and price fix the economie
character Of q dsh, butS not until 1t has
q name can II have a reputation. Owing
to its tendency to destructiveness Of FISH
ermen's nets, the public knew the gray
fish only by its old name,
The graynsh can be purchased IN ems
smoked or dried. The department has
issued several bulletins on the subject OF
preparing tasteful dishes of the grayfsh,
which may b had for the asking.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
Purely Personal

A. L. Goodman will spend this month
AZ MS former home in starkville, Miss.
J. M. Snyder Is visiting at his former
home In Altoona. Pa. !,
T. N. Bushnell Is visiting relatives in
Monncelo and Lafayette. Ind.
Dave J. Allen. ssecond officer of the
lighthouse tender Aspen. has resigned.
Otis C. Kimler has been probationary
appointed as clerk in the Bureau of I'm
migratiP-
W. E. Grimes has returned from a three
weeks visit In Ohio.
Mrs. Emma B. Brice has returned to
her post In the Navy Department follow
Ing a weeks illness.
Jean Ficklin, of the Postoffice Depart-
ment. has been transferred to the offiee
OF markets In the Department of Agri-
culture.
Perry A. Martin, a messenger in the
Land once, has resigned. -.
Mark Baldwin has gone To Camilla
Ga, to conduct chemical experiments for
the government
L. r. Schoenmann, after completing n
soil survey for The Agricultural DEPART
ment in Kentucky. has gone to his home
in Madison, Wis, for a visit
Norman c. Cleaves has received a pro-
bationary appointment in the Department
Of commeroe.
R. r. Greenwood has received an ap-
pointment in the Bureau of Supplies and
Accounts, Navy Department.
Harry Richards. Of the Children's Bu-
reau, Department of Labor. has received
temporary promotion.
MatthewG. Gormly is in New ENGLAND
On OFFICIAL business.
Thaxter E. Clark has been transferred
to San FRANCISCO. q
Miss Ella NJ. Terry, Postoffice Depart
ment, u on annual leave and will return
after the FIRST Of the year.
Miss Helen Klopfer has returned to
duty in the Postoffice Department after
two weeks illness.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04

Montreal bakers must stamp their In
itials ON each Loaf -. y
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
FUNERALS.


who died Friday at his residence, lSS
North Carolina avenue northeast. VIII be
held today from his late residence. In
terment win be In Arlington Cemetery At
l:3o o'clock.
Funeral services for Andrew NJ Weber,
years old. will be held from the resi-
dence Of his parents, IA Maryland ave-
nue. northwest, tod&y. Interment viii be
in Prospect Hin Cemetery at 10 O'Clock.
Funeral services for Thomas ]. Kelley,
who died at his residence, ssS Massachu-
setts avenue. will be held In the chapel of
Wright's undertaking establishment to-
day at . o'clock
Funeral services for Mrs. George Z
Jones. who died Saturday at her resi-
dence, Is / street northeast, will be held
tomorrow from the residence. Interment
will be private, in Rock Greek Cemetery
at II a. m
Funeral services for Christiana Halde-
man. who died Friday at her residence
in the Riviera, will be held today at Jen-
kins' funeral pariors at $50 o'clock
Funeral services for John W. Clagett
who died Friday at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs W. r. Stonebroker,
weverton, Nd, will be held at Potomac
Chapel Montgomery County, Nd. today.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
MRS. BERK0wITz H0N0RED.

On a brief visit from st. Augustine,
Fla. !SNIrs. Berkowitz, former president of
the Young women's Hebrew Association.
was rendered an Informal reception yes
terday at the headquarters Of the asso-
citation, 1880 Tenth street northwest.
Miss Dora Weiss, present head OF the
association, and Miss e. Lorenz, chair
man Of the entertainment committee, ar
ranged a musicale IN honor Of Mrs.
BerkoRitz. e.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
Permit 70 Boycott Dear Rood

YORK, Pa, Dec. 2-A committee OF
Yorkers. headed by Albert H Eisenberg,.
called on Mayor Z. s. Hughentugier to-
day and got his. consent to address a
mass meeting. through which It is pro-
posed to organize q boycott against the
prices OF butter and eggs at a cents a
pound and IS cents a dozen.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
Fair for Ohildren's Home

A bazaar and supper for the benent Of
the Baptist Home for Children, under the
auspices Of the Board Of Lady Members
Of the Baptist Churches of the District,
will be given at Calvary Baptist Church
Tuesday and wednesday. Ths doors viii
be opened at O'Clock
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04

A dry battery-fed electric light mount
Cd at the TOP Of . writing pad has
been invented to permit persons to write
In dark places;
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
OTHER TEMrERAruREs.

TIDE TABLES.
COMPILED @ United States oosst ana Geodsdic
survey.) Z.
!, sLs Icdsy-Lon nde. oo2 a m. and loAs D. m 4
hish tide 80 4 m. and 40l d N.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-04
LOCAL TEMPERATURE

Mnnasnt u; q. m, 80; a m. s3:s. ~ -.
: m, 90; 10 q m. IS; Il noon a.. ' -
R, m. -; p m, -; p. m. q; 10 3. m. NJ
hes.u'e humidity. q. m. 8; D. m. 1.sn
Rainfall p m. to sp M,
shinc. 81 VI possible sun
lem rs%pe5.ture same date last ye.r-Hishsss. 81:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-31
DOWN THE ALLEYS
Where They Roll
Tonight.

District-Grand Centrals VS.. Conti-
nentals, at Grand Central; Garrisons vs..
Shermans, at Garrison.
National Capital-Royals VS.. National
Capitals. at Royal.
Masonic-New jerusalem VS.. Lafay-
cite: Dawson VS.. National: Washington
Centennial VS.. Hiram, at Royal
Knights of Columbus-Marquette vs..
Ninas: Pintas VS.. Salvadors. at National
Capital.
Arcade-onicialsv VS.. Phi MI Sigma. at
Arcade.
Depsrtmental-Land VS.. Commission
ers. at Palace.
Mt. Pisasant-Parks VS.. Perpetuals. at
Arcade.
Commerciai-GeneralB Baking COMPANY
VS.. Judd & Detweiler. at Palace.
Georgetown Commercially o o m 4 e
Bank VS.. Cavanaugh & Kendrick. al
Georgetown.
Postoffis.-carriers vs. Night Force.
at Postoffice.
Columbia-Barbers VS.. cannons.
Navy. Yard-B. NJ. Vs.. Foundry.
Capitol Hill.
Agriculture Interbureau - Chemist
VS.. A. I. B.. at Casino. "
Bureau Of Printing and Engraving.
Surface VS.. Nationals, at Rathskeller.
Observation-Disclosures VS.. Claims. at Ar
cadc.
Reclamation-Commis VS.. Eng
neerinS. at Palace.
Bankers-Bank OF Washington VS.
Washington Loan and Trust Company.
at Casino.
Capital City-Bureau VS.. Easterns. a,
Rathskeller.
southeast-steel Plant VS.. Modoi
Lunch, at Southeast.
Washington City Tenpin-Acme vs.
Commissioners. at Royal.
Nautical-Broadwate Canoe Club vs.
Eastern Power Boat Club; Sycamore Is.
land VS.. Washington Yacht Club. al
Arcade.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-31

Totals. 400 4O7 loS

NOTION TENPIN' LEAGUE.
ers. IroQuois.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-31
M|L|T|AMEN VOTING
ON BORDER TODAY
Eight Hundred Virginia SOL
diers Deposit Ballots to Be
Mailed to Home State.
By Goldberg

CAMP WILSON. SAN ANTONIO.
Tex, oct. 3i.-Eight hundred Virginia
militiamen stationed at Camp Wilson
started voting in the Presidential cleo
ton here today. The soldiers are Vot-
ing in the presence OF Postmaster Arm
istead. of San Antonio. who will seal
all the ballots and mail them to the va
rious cities and towns in which the sol.
diers are registered.
Capt. g. VI. Harrison. OF motor truck
Company 81. who resides at Fredericks-
burg. Va. was the first Virginian to
vote here. Private w. +. Jenkins. OF
Pocahontas, Va, was the first Old Do
minion voter TO cast his ballot at La
redo
The assistant secreta-~ of state Of
Wisconsin, is expected here within the
next day or two 10 serve as Judge OF
the ballotng by the members OF three
regiments here from the Badger State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-31

ices. and hospital fees for those in
Jured, the problem Of permanently dis
abled workers. and occupational dis
eases.
Social Insurance.
Another day will be devoted 10 exist
ing agencies for social insurance. such
as labor unions, establishment funds.
mutual benefit funds, and health insur-
ance.
On December s invalidity and Old age
insurance. pensions. and retirement al
lowances will be discussed. The retire
ment discussion Is expected to nave
special interest to Washington. One
session OF this day wifi be devoted to
social insurance applying especially to
women.
Washing ton experts will have a large
part In this program. IL IL being ar
ranged under the Bureau of Labor Sta
tistics. OF the Department of Labor. Of
which DR.. Royal c. Meeker Is chief.
Dr. Meeker is chairman of the commit
tee for the conference.
Some Other Speakers.
DR.. Edgar Sydenstricker. Of the L. :.
Public Health Service. will discuss eX-
listing agencies for insurance, and DR.
William j. Kerby, OF Catholic Unit
Versity, will be chairman OF the ses-
sion relating to sick benefits and in
surance.
Herbert D. Brown. chief of the United
States Efficiency Bureau, of Washing
ton, will discuss the Insurance OF public
employees: Ernest p. Bicknell. director
OF civilian relief. American Red Cross.
will preside at the meeting when moth
ers' pensions and other insurance prob
lens OF women are taken up. and DIR.
Henry j. Harris, Of the Library Of
Congress will talk on Maternity Ben
efits."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-31
BEER DRIVER SUES
UNION FOR $50, 900
Declares Boycott of Employer
Cost Him His Job.

The International Union OF the Uni
ted Brewery Workers OF America Is
made the dewendant in a suit for $4,000
filed in the District Supreme Court by
William z. Kelley. formerly beer
wagon driver employed by the Airing
ton Brewery Company.
bringing about his discharge from a
POSITION paying $45 a week by threat
ening to withdraw its patronage from
the brewery.
The actual damage sustained, the
plaintiff asserts. is $4,000 anad he asks
FOR treble damages, because the acts
of the defendant constitute IAN unlaw-
full combination in violation OF the
The petitioon was filed by Attorneys
Daniel w. Baker and John w. Staggers.