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For God and Country,
or Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: ! should like to congratulate Harry
F. Howe, whose letter appeared this morning,
upon his resolve TO cast his first vote for
Colonel Roosevelt. Ny first vote was cast for
Grover Cleveland when ne the first time,
ard my next vote. if am spared until then,
will go with Mr. Howe's for the most
representative American now living, the man
rhom even an old-tme Southern Democrat
has learned to love to call Our Teddy There
are many OF us so foolish as 20 be going
to feel that the United States is just little
safer and that We can breathe little easier
when he ia with US once again
With, I believe. several millions of other
Americans | most ardently wish that Mr..
Roosevelt might be our next President; yet
OF this most critical time far more critical,
no doubt, than even We know. every true,
loyal, patriotic American should be willing
tc put aside and to sacrifice, il need be, every
thing and anything that does not fit in with
and work for the highest good Of our COM
mon country. What does it matter whether
man calls himself Republican, Progressive
or Democrat. or what not when the most ire
mendous and vital and tragic issues and pos
sbilities that our Motherlsnd has ever faced
are involved?
Is there no way Of bringing together the
leaders OF all our parties on the one great
platform OF patriotic Americanism. and get
them to change and blend their little. sep
arate. selfish, party notices into one grand
slogan. God and Our Country? II ever we
needed superintendent patriotism il is now.
There is plenty Of pure unselfsh patriotism
IN this country. What we need is the man
or the men TO stir il up and set it 70 work.
The one clear. practical thing that requires
to be done at the earliest possible moment
- 70 sweep out Of power the sorry lot Of
klndcrgartners, pacifists, weaklings and ny
phenates that have done all that should not
have been done. and left undone all that
ought to have been done. during the last
nineteen months of nightmare Whatever
Republicans and Progressives may do lot
them see TO it that at least the Democratic
party Is put aboard a German ship loaded
with high explosive ammunition for the AL
lies, and with large sign along each side,
"Anybody Please torpedo promptly"
AMERICAN.
Paterson. y. j., March "a 1916
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-05
Army Aviation Reform.

II is a gratifying thing to note that
Secretary Baker will accept plain lesson
and profit bv it. The fiat failure Of our
army aviation in Mexico was preceded, IN
the court martial of Lieutenant Colonel
Goodier. by disclosures which seriously
compromised the management of the Army
Aviation Bureau. No one will question,
therefore, that any permanent reform OF
this important arm of the service must
start with complete reorganization OF
the bureau. And Secretary Baker is now
proceeding with such a reorganization.
But no one should forget that the col
lapse of the flying squad with General
Pershing's command was a collapse not OF
flyers. but of machines The few flyers pro-
vided have lived up to the best traditions
of the army in seeking to Offset the de-
fciencies of equipment with human skill
and fortitude. No aviators ever showed
themselves worther of good machines or
accomplished more with Anticipated and
decrepit ones. IF the reorganization OF
the Army Aviation Bureau fails to pro-
cure for them or their colleagues up-to-
date and serviceable aeroplanes all its
other improvements will be Of little avail.
But, unfortunately, there is not made IN
this country an aeroplane engine which
can compare with those used in the equip
ment of army aeroplanes abroad, and 1t
is in engines that our army aeroplanes are
weakest. American aeroplane engines
have neither the horsepower nor the de-
pendability necessary for efficient mill
tary use. Those aeroplanes we ship
abroad to the belligerents to-day are used
for courier duty. No German, French or
British military authority, it is reliably
reported, would think Of sending them into
the struggle for mastery of the air which
goes on increasingly above the trenches,
unless, of course, they should be re-
equipped with foreign engines. 1t is 4
melancholy reflection that the land of the
aeroplanes invention, through lack of pub
lie and governmental encouragement.
should have fallen so far behind in the
race to perfect It,
How to encourage the development Of an
aeroplane engine the equal of any must
therefore be one Of the first concerns of
Lieutenant Colonel Squier and the other
officers to whom Secretary Baker will in
trust army aviation. In the mean time
new machines with the best engines avail
able should be provided to replace the
relics in service, to say nothing of the
number of both machines and aviators
which should be added to the corps. But
let the good machines come first. Uncle
Sam has no business asking more of his
officers to risk their lives in the kind Of
aeroplane he has been providing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-05

Germany's defeat. 1t was BID 10 oaz@'e
neutral opinion and to dampen the Using
confidence of the people Of Great Britain
and France. II was desperate gamp!e
for a moral victory, as well as military
undertaking TO strengthen the defensive
position of the German armies on Vne
western front. -.
From the point of view of simple mill
tary operation, with a limited tactlcal pur-
pose. the campaign against Vcrdun cannot
vet be pronounced failure 1t may even
attain its object. if Germany IS wiling 10
nav a cruelty excessive price for success
But from the political point OF view II
has already failed. It's paucity OF results
has confirmed the neutral worlds opinion
that German striking power is diminish
ing and that German resources are SHRINK
ing.
Frances military laurels have not been
withered at Verdun. Her heroic armies
are still undaunted; her spirit IS un-
shaken. So far as there has been any
moral victory in this six weeks test OF
endurance it has been victory Tor inc
Allies. and not for Germany. In the
larper moral sense the battle of Nerdun
has been reverse TO German arms al
most as farreaching in effect as the bat
tie of Flanders or the battle OF the
Marine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-05
BERNSTORFF FOR PRESIDENT
Have Him for Second and the
Democrats Need Candidate Who Can Win the Pacihst and
German Vote-Why Not the Present German Ambassador?

il he were elected not only would we be
spared the jar Of any sudden change in the
direction of our internal and foreign affairs.
but the new incumbent would certainly see to
il that any appeal to arms would be unneces-
sary. II is true that Count Won Bernstorr
has frmness and brains, and these recent
habit has accustomed US TO mistrust in q
Chief Executive; but that objection is bal
anced is even far oyerbalanced- by his po-
litica record: he has forged MS way TO
leadership in Washington. and among all the
other men connected with Mr.. Wilson's Ad-
ministraton, there is none that has so thor
ough knowledge Of our country and none
that has had such complete experience in
governing il.
REGINALD WRIGHT KAUFMAN.
New York March 81, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-05
War Losses In Merchant Shipping.

Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridges report on
the losses in merchant shipping since the
war began makes it plain that the present
shortage in British mercantile tonnage
cannot be due in any considerable meas
ure TO the work Of submarine vessels and
mines. The British losses are vastly
heavier than the losses of France and all
the other Allies together. the steamers
taken or destroyed numbering, up TO
March %, 379, with an aggregate ton
mage of 100000 France comes next.
having lost al steamers, with tonnage
Of 10000. The British losses in sailing
vessels amounted TO 10000 tons, with
France close second at $4,000.
In proportion to the total number OF
vessels under the British flag the result IS
not alarming, for it shows that the reduc-
ton in tonnage is but little more than s
per cent. 1t may be noted, by the way,
that eleven years ago royal commission
appointed TO inquire into the question Of
food supply in time Of war estimated the
risks pretty accurately. though at that
time it was by no means anticipated that
any beligcrent would use such unscrupu-
lous methods as Germany, has resortcd TO
in the present war.
II would be misleading 10 attempt any
close comparison between the conditions
to-day and conditions in former naval
wars, but it is curious TO remark that
Lloyds lists show that for the last nine
years Of the eighteenth century the Eng
lish losses averaged about four ships capt
ured every three days. It is idle TO liken
such losses with those suffered in this war,
for the average tonnage Of ships engaged
in foreign trade AZ that time was probably
not more than 1875, and, besides, Eng
land was not then so entirely dependent on
imports. Still, with regard 10 risks, il
may be observed that in spite Of the vastly
greater number Of clearances the losses at
present are not half so numerous.
The real reason for the deficiency in
tonnage is clearly due to the requisitioning
Of steamers by the government. and there
u no cause for serious concern in the mis-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-05
A Consumers Protest.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: II was with regret that read your
announcement this morning that hereafter
liouor advertisements will be excluded from
The Tribune. I have followed with friendly
interest the rejuvenation OF The Tribune, but
this policy appropriately announced on April
i smacks too much Of initiative hypocrisy
and buncombe. and from to-day your paper
goes on my blacklist. along with Mr. Hesrsts
publications and few others.
| have talked with four or five friends about
this, and they share my sentiments. None Of
us is interested in the liquor business ex-
cept as consumers You will get plenty Of
appreciation from the prohibition fanatics.
want TO let you know that the sentiment
isn't all one way.
F. J. SPLrTSTONE.
Rockville Centre. /. J.. April !, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-05
Obstacles to a French Alliance

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: An Ohio contributor (Nr. bsAenh
ferring to my letter suggesting an s'"
between this country and the British n"r
wishes to know why do not inelude
also. a.
| may say in reply that | was uy''s =,
show the advantages TO this country AZ
alliance with Great Britain over po".;,
preparedness and isolation. did not ~" "A,
France because. while Great Britain 81" a..
United States can be defended almos' e..
tirely by naval force. France esnn0" a,
has long land frontier TO defend ana \,
the alliance to be Of much use 10 n. ia.
would be necessary to include Russia .,r
and | am afraid the people Of TINS s0' v.s.
would not stomach an alliance win ar
sian government. JAnLo
Newark. n Y. March 20. 1918
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-05
Nine. Gadski's Decorating Notes.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: One OF the evening papers published in
this city printed a story in its Saturday edi-
ton 70 the effect that Nine Gadski would
blow up all the munition factories in this
country. understand that one of the New
York papers published a second interview
from Fraulcin Tauscher that her mother
meant that she would blow up the factories
with high notes
II seems to me that this country should de-
port Nine. Gadski at once. Her daughters ex-
plantations arc lame and dilstory and, con-
sidering that this country has paid Nine.
Gsdski fabulous sums for years with which
she has supported herself husband and daugh-
ter. her statements are decidedly ill-timcd.
| think The Tribune will have many other
readers who will feel about the matter as
do. f. X. X.
Wilmington, Del, April 3, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-05
More Celtic Prussian Arguments.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Mr.. Jephson O'Conor's answer 10 my
letter in your paper is fine example OF
what rhetoricisns call "Tgnoratio Elenchi.'
Like all English sympathizers he has dis
played his ignorance OF plain facts for plain
minds. Mr.. O'Conor, you have not answered
one OF my arguments, and before you at
tempt TO answer "Celto Prussian" bear we'll
in mind Horaee's advice TO beginners:
"Denique sit quidvis. simplex dumtaxat ct
unum"
II We were TO Judge the measure of YOUR
intelligence by the logic Of your letter plus
the spelling OF your name. then it woul !
not be Mt all uneharitablc 70 pronounce you
compound syncopated Corconian. Dear
Jsphson, remember "Syneope de medic toll
lit" I'll. HURLEY.
New York. March 81. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-05
NO LIQUOR ADVERTISEMENTS
CONGRATULATIONS for The Tribune on
It's New Policy.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Please accept congratulations on your
decision. as expressed in the editorial in to-
davis issue. 70 eliminate henceforth liquor
from your columns. All good
men and women will commend you for this
noble stand you have taken, and its influence
will 20 out through the entire English speak
ing world TO encourage characterization and
to lead other newspaper and periodical pub
fishers to follow your worthy example.
thank you, not only personally but in
behalf of the multitudes who will hail with
ioy the great service you are thus perform
ing for the good Of the people.
CHARLES A. INGRAHAM.
Cambridge. ~ Y, April 1, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-05
The Man Responsible.
Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir; Il was with poor grace that Mr.
Roosevelt made his recent incorporate at.
tack on President Wilson, for whose election
he is responsible
Because Mr. Roosevelt was disappointed
in not procuring tho Republican nomination
he turned around and did his utmost to de-
feat that party.
Having succeeded, he should make the best
Of the result.
How Republicans whatever may be their
objections TO Mr.. wilson can ever again
vote for man who has thus abused their
party after having enjoyed it's highest
honors il is difficult TO understand
THOMAS YOUNG.
Huntington. T.. r.. March A. 1910
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-05
Remember the 5000.

From The ST. Louis Republic
40 matter what other facts the citizen who
thinks and talks about national defence re-
members or forgcts, he should hang tcna-
cously TO this one: That, having sent few
thousands OF soldiers into the Mexican desert
TO pursue Villa and his fellow bandits and
supplied thin and scarcely adequate patrol
for the rest Of the Mexican frontier, we have
left in the whole OF continental United States
but 5000 mobile electives.
We have that number Of men to resist in
vason with.
This is the military establishment which
is the result Of fifty years OF paltering and
triling with the question Of national defence
fifty years of pork barrel appropriations for
private pension bills and all but private army
posts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-05
A Cartoon.

The Sheet divide in halves:
And in each half then draw a god
The first a Spectre, hclmcd and greavcd,
With bloody sword
About his bloodstained feet the slain
Lie in thick burrows on the plain.
They died unmurmuring for their Over
lord.
Here in the foreground please
Depict charging company
From whose thin ranks one camarade
Falls helplessly.
His pain wracked face reveals the throes
OF holy rage against the foes
That threaten all he loved from infancy.
Upon the other half
Draw first with sweeping lines
A god upon a counting house,
His snout swines.
And round about his clovcn feet
With eyes that lift not from the Street
Merchants and bankers hang out gilded
signs.
Then place about the fame
Sleek pacifists with loud-mouthed roar
Decrying combat, praising peace,
While at the door
PROSTATE. her breast daggcr's sheath,
Lies Honor, dead, so write be-
meath
OF THESE TWO GODS, CHOOSE WE
THE GOD OF WAR;
CHARLES LAW WATKINS
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An Excellent Example.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The Tribune should be congratulated
by it's readers for the stand It has taken as
set forth in its editorial Of this morning
headed mo More Liquor Advertisements"
BY eliminating these advertisements from its
pages il should have no fear OF decrease
in circulation. Let US hope in the near future
other newspapers will follow this excellent
example. EDWARD EkDAHL.
Brooklyn, April /, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-05
Approval.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: I write TO congratulate The Tribune
on its new policy to publish no more liquor
advertisements, as set forth in the editorial
of this morning.
WILLIAM DEAN EMBREE.
New York, April /, 1916.
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"Sircerest CONGRATULATIONS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Allow me 10 extend 10 you my SINGER
est congratulations upon the stand which,
note by this mornings Tribune, you have
taken on the matter OF running liquor ad-
vertsements in your paper
A. 0. MALMBERG,
Secretary the Eysngelistic institute.
New York, April |, 1915.
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You can purchase merchandise advertised
in THE TRIBUNE with absolute safety-for
IL dissatisfaction results in any case THE
TRIBUNE guarantees TO pay your money back
upon request. No red tape, no quibbling. VIC
make good promptly If the advertiser does not
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Entered q. % ros.oroe At New YoH /. Second Css
Msil Matter.
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-03-01

taken, at the April 1915 eeFsc of Satd court ao-
pointed 10 he held at the court house, n said
county in the city of Viro1ua the first We'd
nes6ay of April. 1876. at the opening II court
on that day. thereafter said petit
toner can be heard, when all concerned may ap-
pear and contest b e probate O I said instru-
ment.
1t is further ordered. that the time within
which she creditors of said deceased shall present
their claims against such estate for examination
ard allowance. be and hereby is fixed and limited
70 four months from the date hereof;
Il is further ordered. that all claims and de-
naGnds against said deceased be received at the
court house of said court on any day hereafter
until the expiration of said four months and be
examined ard adjusted at the 5uly 1916 term of
said court appointed to be held at the court house
in said county. in the city Of NiroQua on the lst
Tuesday OF July 1916. ri the opening Of court
that day, or as sooE thereafter as the mat
ter can be heard:
And it is further ordered. that notice hereof be
given to all persons intss ested. by publication
thereof for three consecutive weeks IN the Ver-
non County Censor. newspaper. published in
said county the first publication TO be made with
in fifteen days from the date hereof.
Dated February Eth. 1915.
BY the court, ID. o. MAHoNEY County Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-03-01
sToppARD.

SroBBARD. February 7.-Gerhard Webbing re-
turned from Lawler. Iowa Willie Webbing
was given a surprise party on a late evening at
his home. the occasion being his birthday Dane
ing was indulged IN and supper served Walter
Heike Of Durand and Aferd and Rhinod Schnick
OF CauadR are guests at the Henry Springer home
. Mrs. JOAN Alexander will entertain the Ger
man Lutheran aid ThEr2day. March 2 Mr. and
Mrs. Freeman Lupi are Visiting at tht home Of
the latter parents, Mr., and Mrs Frank White
james A. Wall spent Tuesday In Prairie du
Chen with his mother. who is seriously IN ... a
large BaFiitef 81 fl,Si,s and relatives Of Herman
Groth gathered at his home Sunday and helped
him ceebrateshSs birthday. .. Cashier James Wall
is suffering an attack If toosiiitis Charles Bill
inas met with painful accident while on his
way 10 the islands by falling is. such a manner as
10 disiOcate his knee cap. Tie was removed to La
Crosse for treatment Mrs 5ahn Schmuck IL
Lacrosse spent n few days here at the Frcgi Owen
home Mrs. ". Owen of DeSoto visited at the
Valley spent Sunday mere Mrs. J. LaylAn Of
Genoa returned home after spending few days
at the hetne of daughter. Mira. L. g. White ...
Mrs Frank Warner Of onsiaska spent Thursdny
with relatives She returned home accompanied
by Dolores White ., Mrs. Joseph Thompson en-
tert4ine5 a number Of friends to coffee Thursday
Mrs Lueher White entertained the Methodist
aid Thursday Mildred and Elizabeth Wodzyn-
ski Of Lacrosse spent the week end with their
GRANDMOTHER Born TO Mr.. ard Mira Anton Lee.
Friday. baby Rifl. Mrs n. Brazee Of Lacrosse
was the guest Of friends here Mrs. I'd Evans
has returned TO her home in Dubuque Mr. and
Mrs Paul Gelphi and little daughter ar visiting
at the home Of the latter's parents George
Vanpfeet Of Lacrosse spent few days here with
relatives and friends ! Mr. and Mrs, Henry Ro-
binso are rejoicing over the arrival Of baby boy
born the 18th. Mrs. Frank Smith returned to
Lacrosse after spending few days here Mrs.
A. Coquiliette ia spending two weeks in Chicago
with relatives Mrs. Edward Wolf returned 20
Hillsboro after visiting few dAye with her moth
err Hans Hof and family moved here from Wy
abusing Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Unnberaer will re-
aide here again they have taken up rooms in Mrs.
Peterson's house srODDARD NEWS GIRL
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First pubEeatien February 10 1866

First publication February 10 1915
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice for Administration and Notice to Creditors
GTATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT.
~ Verno1 eounty-In Probate.
In re estate of Julia Olson. deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special term
of said c0urt to be held on the End Tuesday of
March. A. 70. 1915. at the court house in the city
of Viroaua County of Vernon and state of Wis
consin. there will be heard and considered, the
application of Ida Loverud and Lena FortBey fof
the appointment of an administrator of the es-
tate of Julia Olson late of the town of Franklin.
in said county. deceased.
Notice is hereby further given. that at the reg
uiar term of said court to be at said court house
on the ist Tuesday of July. A. d. 1915. there viii
be heard. considered and adjusted, all claims
against said Julia Olson deceased.
And notice is hereby further given. that all
such claims for examination and allowance must
be presented 90 said county court at the court
house in the city of Viroqua in said county and
state. on or before the 22nd day Of June A. %.
1916. or be barred.
Dated February i6. 1916.
b. the court. %. o, MAHoNgF. County Judge.