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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-14
From the Firesides.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In his recent published address be-
fore the Gridiron Club at Washington Presi-
dent Wilson announced that he would rather
near from the fresides Of America than
listen TO the cloakroom eloquencc Of Con-
gress. | suggest, therefore, that the follow
ing telegram. If sent from any considerable
number of iresides, might be of great SER
vice in guiding the Wilson Administration
in the handling OF the impending SUSSEX
crisis:
ITO the President Of the United States.
Washington, y. c.: Looking forward TO the
conclusion Of n durable peace on a basis
required by our own interest. il is respect
fully submitted that broad craftsmanship, no
less than national self-rcspect. demands our
entry into the European war upon the irst
favorable opportunity an open and per-
manent offensive and defensive ally of Great
Britain. Procrastination has thus far men
aced but not yet destroyed our chance thus
TO be OF service to ourselves as we'll as to
the world at large
For II can hardly be doubted that If the
whole moral, physical economic and financial
power of the United States were now to be
thrown into the wavering scale OF the Euro
pean war durable and satisfactory peace
would be the outcome. Of permanent value
TO Germany no less than to the rest Of the
world.
AN AMERICAN CITIZEN LIVING IN
AMERICA UNDER THE PROTEC-
TION OF THE BRITISH FLEET.
New York April 4 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-14
Buchanan's Fate for Wilson.

To the Editor Of he Tribune.
Sir: Since the contention OF the Democrats
is that Wilson is confronted with problems
of graver nature than any other President,
it might be we'll to look into history and see
whether this is true. Following back the
course of events we come to time when an
other Democrat was President and when the
greatest problem of our history was to be
solved We all know how the other Democrat
acted how he watched and waited We're
his actions given a fitting reward at the next
election? They were. Instead of rejecting
him the people called him traitor and elected
man who not afraid to act, who hated
war, but saw that was necessary, who
has been called the greatest American that
ever lived Abraham Lincoln.
And now that history has been able 10 OBJ
tain a clearer view Of the events Of that time,
which of the two has been supported in his
actions? Do we praise Buchanan, the other
Democrat. for keeping US out of war? No, a
thousand times no, 1t is to Lincoln that we
turn as the one who acted correctly, who
saved his country.
With this in mind, shall We reflect Wilson
to the post he has so poorly filled in the
last three years? Shall we support Buchanan
and condemn Lincoln. because we are too
proud TO fight? Is it possible that We are
less patriotic than the Americans who voted
in 1860?
No; | do not think we are less patriotic
than they. | rather think that the nation
will next November repeat the judgment of
1860 by electing Mr.. Roosevelt to the Pres-
dency, thus obtaining a man who at least is
not too proud to fight" and who will make
this nation fear God and take its own part"
JAMES B. CULLUM, Jr.
Pottsville. Penn, April II, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-14
A Triumph of Thoughtfulness.

Bcrln's watchword in diplomacy used
20 be frichtfulncss. Now it is though
funcss. Could there be finer exhibi-
ton Of thoughtfulnoss- consideration
for the needs, the feelings, ono might say
the diplomatic predicament Of the head
Of a foreign government with whom both
ersome negotiations arc pending
that cxemplifed in Herr Won Jagow's
note on the Sussex case?
What the administration at Washing
ton has wanted most in this case has
been a workable alibi-somcthing which
could be held to justify a further sus-
pension Of judgment. If judgment could
be suspended long enough the Sussex
crisis" would gradually 20 the way Of
all the other "criscs' The duty Of OK
acting "strict accountability for the at
tempt to murder Americans travelling Oh
the Sussex could be discharged with the
same congenial procrastination, the same
Pickwickian eclst, with which it was dis
charged in the cases Of the Persia. the
Ancona. the Arabic and the Lusitania
The commander Of the German sub
marine who had the inspiration TO draw
picture OF "the long black craft with
out flag" which he torpcdoed somewhere
in the ncghborhood Of the spot at which
the Sussex was sent TO the bottom is a
greater diplomat than either Won Jagow
or Bethmann-Hollweg. How easy 1t is
with few lines Of frec-hand drawing -
prevent international Misunderstanding,
to remove the causes Of all unpleasant
disputes between our government and
Germany over alleged violations of the
rights Of neutrals aud of the rules Of
warfare at sea. If it can be proved by
sketches made through a submarine per
iscope that German commanders never
sink any merchantmen which arc subse-
Qrcntly found to have American passen-
gers aboard our relations with Germany
are automatically safeguarded however
long the German submarine campaign
may last and whatever further form Of
atrocity it may take.
President Wilson owes the unknown
German abb maker operating in the area
in which the Sussex met with disaster the
homage of letter of thanks. How mucn
higher our prestige as a nation would
stand to-day, how much vain epistolary
effort on Mr.. Wilson's part would have
been avoided, if the German submarine
commander who torpedoed the Lusitania
had only thought Of making a drawing
showing that he sank an ocean liner Of
quite a different description near the
place where the giant Cunarder met
her fate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-14
Germany's Sincerity.

To inc Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The dispatches from Washington In
the last few days say that some Of the Ad-
ninistration officials arc inclined to believe
that Germany is sincere IN her plightcd word
20 the United States as 10 tho conduct Of her
submarine operations. u is reported that
Ambassador Gerard believes likewise. Is It
not battling to tho understanding hon such
views can be held?
Eycn ignoring all tho hcapire evidence
pointing away from that conclusion and for
bidding IL. can any pledges be accorded value.
be esteemed as made with The sense OF honor
considered inseparsblc from such transac-
tions. when given rs government whose
spokesman, AZ the very beginning Of tho war.
with shameless audacity declared certain
treaty to be only a scrap OF paper? The
candid Chancellor thereby virtually put the
world upon notice beforehand that, though
Germany might thereafter. under imperial
seal. enter into international obligations
which honorable signatorIes regard Sacro-
ssnct. such Is she might find incouvenient
would be deemed but temporizing formalitics
and be cast 20 the winds at her arbitrary
sweet will
With that astounding initial pronounce
mcut IN mind even leaving out Of consid-
GRAFTON the acts of the Teuton undersea am
bUshcrs, which fit 50 perfectly Herewith
how officials AT Washington and the
American Ambassador to Germany ascribc
sincerity TO German assurances? Such belief
flies in the face of the principles of logic.
Also, it subservcs the progressive disgust
among Democrats themselves AZ the continued
course Of milksopism on the part of their
own Administration disgust which next
November. unless something be done mean
while to stop the numbering of American citi-
zens by the myrmidons of mad Drained
Kaiser. will express itself in avalanche
Of adverse votes that Will sweep away the
inept party which in great conjuncture has
proved unworthy. G. b. ROBERTS
New York, April II, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-14
The Ems Telegram.

70 the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The Tribune Of this morning pub
fishes prominently a long and able letter
from one who signs himself IAN American
of the Marjorie Sterrett Belief"
With much OF what this contributor writes
all Americans must agree, but in one impor-
tant instance his history is at fault. He
writes France forced the Franco Prussian
War just as high hsndedly as Germany
forced the present war"
At the time of the Frsnco-Prussian War
and for some years after it was supposed
that France picked this quarrel. Bismarck's
own biographcrs could not allow the credit
for the breaking out Of such successful
war to be left with France. Busch tells Us
of little dinner partaken OF by Bismarck
Moltke and Won Room just before the war
The three were dining in low spirits until
the famous Ems telegram arrived. which
Bismarck then and there "doctored" and
showed to his friends. They suddenly ere
covered their pleasure in eating and drink
ing and spoke in a more cheerful vein" Won
Room said: "0ur God of old lives still and
will not let us perish in Disgrace Moltke
was equally rejoiced. 1t was Bismarck him.
self who, in his attack on the Kaiser. forced
the German government in 1892 TO publish
the original form Of the Ems telegram.
If your contributor had consulted "The
Encyclopedia Britannica" for his historical
facts he would not have made the mistake
he did.
ANOTHER AMERICAN OF THE MARJORIE
STERRETT BELIEF.
New York. April :. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-14
"AMERlCANISM THE ONLY ISSUE"
Wstchu Waiting the Appointment Joscphus the Sham
Amcranisn OF the Administration VIII Be on rA Republican
Candidate Must Strongly mbody the Essentials Of Opposition

Nor will a mere lip service declaration o'
principles suffice. The nomination OF can
didate who has discrccty hidden his views
CT who. by reason Of his incumbcncy Of an
exalted position, has been obliged TO hide his
light under bushel will nullify such plat
form. The Republican candidate must en-
body the vital essentials of the Republican
platform in his own record so clearly that
even child can understand.
Can there be any doubt as to VINO repre-
scnts most clearly every vital. timely plank
which will be found in the Republican plat
form? ABNER 2. HAYES.
Waterbury. Conn, April 10, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-14
TO ROOSEVELT, 1916.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Your editorial this morning will swskci
echoes In many = quarter where 81 is held tina
the times demand a Man at the head OF thi
nation. and that such q one. on platform o
Patriotism Preparedness and a Practical Tariff
Will sweep the country. The following Is from
a lifelong Democrat who voted for Wilson -four
years ago.
There's a whisper, far and near,
Theodore;
But no need to strain your ear,
Theodore;
For that whispers growing strong,
Growing into shout and song
Come and be where you belong,
Theodore,
These are times that need a man,
Theodore;
Too much flashing in the pan"
Theodore.
What we needs some one of muscle,
Some one who can scrap" and "tussle
In whose hoods the RED CORPUSCLE
Theodore.
We are tired of writing notes,
Theodore;
Notes next fall won't get our votes,
Theodore.
What we need is heavy stress
On Patriotism, Preparedness.
Could you give it? We'll, guess,
Theodore
Hear US loud the slogan shout:
-Four years more"
fed dotards well throw out
clear 'em snorc)
"Pacifists whose homes Vienna,
Berlin, or our own Hyphcnna-
Send the whole lot TO Gehcnna,
Theodore,
Our Ship of State lacks pilot
Theodore;
She's facing wreck or dry rot
Theodore,
Presidential chair stands ready.
All we need is just a steady
Push, and in it will be "Tcddy"-
Th7odorcl
p n 0VANR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-14

Entered q, N. roso-c, At New York Second Ca"
Mai Matter.
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SUBSCRIPTION RA1Es-B, Mail. rc',.s. Paid. outside
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-05-09
ANNApnLIs A InEAL CIrY.

no city is more beautiful in the
month of May than Annapolis. The
kiu OF weather we have been having
the past week makes Annapolis ia
NOUS It is ideal Daily for the past
Vook or two hundreds of tourists
have visitai Annapolis, and. with
the bright sunshine. the clear sky. the
delightful atmosphere. the beautiful
flower gardens. trees and hedges, they
could not lail to take home with them
good impression Of this city. Seeing
Annapolis under the favorable weather
conditions of the beautiful month of
May creates desire to come here
again. for truly no city is more attract
i've in the springtime than is the city
ON the Severn.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-05-09
AUCTION SALE
or VALUABLE
FEE-SINPLE IMPROVED AND UN-
IMPROVED PROPERTY,
AT THE COURT HOUSE DOOR,
ANNAPOLIS. MARYLAND, ON
Wednesday, MAY 18th, 1916,
a. 1 n.CInCk. y. hi

The first Of said lots is located at War
dour on the Severn River. and is known as
Lot Nos 43 and 40. Overlooking the Severn
River. Fronting on Coombs Street 173 feet
by an irregular depth of $50 feet to Arun-
del Road: containing an acre Of land I'm
proved by "a modern e1S story Frame Cot
tage. electricity and sleeping porehes. Sup
piled by the famous Wardour water, and
has private septic sewer system. built by
day labor.
The second of said lots is located in East
port. fronting on the Severn River 2S2 feet
by depth Of go feet ON Eastern avenue.
beach, overlooking Chesapeake Bay. This
lot fronts the south.
The third lot is located within the city
Of Annapolis. corner Hin and Jefferson
Streets. beautifully terraced lot. well To-
Gated. 80 feet wide by 1s0 feet deep.
Terms of Sale-Lot No. 1, any sum up TO
$500 may remain upon mortgage if desir-
cd. Lot No. .. any sum up 70 $1,000 may
remain on mortgage if desired. Lot No. 3,
cash 4 deposit of 500 will be required
Of the purchaser of each lot at time of sale.
All expenses adjusted to day Of sale.
Z. n NEWELL * COMPANY
mist Auctioneers.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-05-09

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tao following 10 say.
Tho increase in The cost Of every
iliug which goes into the making OF
q newspaper has male an increase IN
tdYcfu.'ae rates imperative. type
hos advanced 20 per cent. printers
cabinets. 20 per cent: linotype metal
o per cent ink. from 40 to 900 per
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ol amy price rollers. 40 per cent mat
ucas. so d. 400 per cent; rags. 100
uo. cent, rigleta. alues and leads. 30
per cent brass and copper rules. etc.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-05-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given, That the sub
Scriber has obtained from the Orphans
OF Anne Arundel County. I'm Maryland, let
ters testamentary on the personal estate of
JOSEPH n. HAYS.
late OF Anne Arundel county, deceased All
persons having claims against the deceased
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same, with
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber. on or
before the
9Th day of August. 1915,
They may otherwise by law, be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate All persons
indebted to said estate are requested TO
make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this Let day OF
February, 1916.
ROYAL II. WIGLEY.
Admir- g. { a.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-05-09
For Rent at Wardour, Anna.
polls, Md.

Occupancy May 10Th. New Dutch Colo
nial House. eight rooms. screened and
glazed porch, three baths. open replaces
hot water heat electric lighting. and piped
large garden. splendid shade trees, garage.
Commands a beautiful view Of the river
Chesapeake Bay. and the [, s Naval Acad-
envy. Private wharf boating. fishing and
bathing. Five minutes walk TO Il. & A.
Short Line Station. Forty minutes to Bal
umore and five to Annapolis via trolley.
Convenient TO State Boulevard. Apply to
Mrs. Charles 4. Doyen Marine Barracks
Washington, ID. {. 3tm5
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-05-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given, that the Subscrib-
or has obtained from the Orphans Court Of
Anne Arundel County. in Maryland, letters
of administration on the personal estate Of
VIM. II. WELLS,
late of Anne Arundel county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the deceased,
are hereby warned - exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof. to the subscriber, on
or before the
Sch DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1916
They may otherwise, by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 2nd day of May,
1916.
SARAH A. BOSTON
mi I'll Administrative
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-05-09
PROPOSAL.

BIDS FOR THE ERECTION OF NEW
BUILDING BY Il. Z. O. ELKS on MAIN
ST.-Plans aud specifications can be had
by applying to Committee at Elks' Home
and leaving a deposit of $500, which will be
returned upon the return of said plans and
specifications in good condition. The Com
mittee reserves the right to reject any and
all bids. All bids must be in by May Goth
1916. and win be publicly opened az 3 L. NJ.
at Elks Home
BY order,
m3-6t COMMITTEE.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-05-09
NAY BE IN SESSION
All, THF SIMMER.

The hope of the administration TO
bring about an adjournment OF Con
gress early in June is scarcely likely
to be realized. Even though Congress
should drop all difstory tactics and
proceed 10 a businees-like considera-
ton OF the remaining features OF the
legislative program, it would still be
compelled to remain in session beyond
the period Of the national conventions.
II there is fnsistence upon the enact
ment OF the entire program it viii
mean continuation OF the session
throughout the sumner.
The ship-purchase bill is now being
considered by a subcommittee. Mem
bers Of the subcommittee decline to
give any estimate as 10 the date on
which they will conclude their labors.
While this measure. if reported at an
early date by the committee could be
passed in the House without much
delay.it is recalled that the Senate last
year discussed the measure for nearly
three months, and it was finally killed
by a dillibuster
There viii be long discussion of the
naval bill. both in the House and in
the Senate. This measure has not vet
reached the floor of the House. The
Shields waterpower bin has passed
tine Senate. but is still pending in the
House The revenue-raising bin which
is expected TO include the tariff com
mission and anti-dumping provisions.
has not vet been prepared by the ways
and means committee and there is
likely 10 BE long discussion over this
measure in the House and Senate.
These are but few of the features
OF the legislative program scheduled
remains before the national conven-
tions. For two weeks at least while
the conventions are meeting Congress
VII transact little business. This
win carry the session along until the
latter part of June. and il is wholly
probable that July anil August will bc
ai.j Tor the conclusion of the leg
islative program Washington Post.
Some Americans would have MS all
scuttle OFF the sea as soon as their
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-05-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice. is hereby given, that the Sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court OF Anne Arundel county In Maryland.
letters OF administration on the personal
estate Of
JOHN CULLEN,
late OF Anne Arundel county, deceased. All
persons having claims againstthe deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same with
the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on
on or before
SOTH DAY OF JULY, 1915.
They may otherwise, by law, be excluded
from all benent of said estate All persons
indebted to said estate are requested "a
make immediate payment
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
January, 1916.
RAsMUs CLAUsEN,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-05-09
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS.
State Scholarships in Engi-
neering Courses.

Entrance examinations for the De-
partment of Engineering, as well as
of the Academic Department Will be
held in the Academic Building. Of The
Johns Hopkins University. Home
wood. Baltimore. June 1924. 1916, be
ginning at A n
Entrance examinations will also he
held m the Academic Building. Sep
TENDER 1921, beginning at A. VI.
Application for scholarships in the
Department OF Engineering establish
de in The Johns Hopkins University
under the provisions Of the Laws of
Maryland. Chapter 90, 1912, may now
be made. II there is more than one
applicant Tor a particular scholar
ship. a competitive examination will
be held in the Academic Building
Homewood. on September - 1916.
Each county of the State and each
Legislative District Of Baltimore city,
with the exception of Charles, Har-
ford anti Queen Anne's counties will be
entitled 20 one or more scholarships
for the year 1867, in ABOLITION to
those which have already been as
signed In the counties mentioned
above all OF the available scholarships
have been awarded.
Scholarships may be awarded TO
graduates of Loyola College. Mary
land y Agricultural College, Mt St
Mary's College. Rock Hin College. St
Johns College, Washington College
and Western Maryland College, and
one scholarship viii be awarded AT
Large
Applicants should address the Reg
istrar. The Johns Hopkins University.
Tor blank form of application and for
further information as to cXamina-
lions, award of scholarships and
courses of instruction. itwAw
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-05-09
STATE OF MARYLAND
STATE ROADS COMMISSION.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS,

SEALED PROPOSALS The following
Section Of State Highway. rs fol-
lows Baltimore Annapolis BOule-
ward. Contract No. AB-X-FOr Paint
ing approximately I3,400 feet OF
Guard Rail State Roads Commission
10 furnish Paint
win be received by the State Roads Com
mission at its Offices Col Garrett Building,
Baltimore Maryland until l. NJ. on the
23rd DAY OF MAY, 1916.
M which time and place they will be public
ly opened and read.
Bids must be made upon the blank form
contained i'm the book of specifications.
Specifications and plans Will be furnished
cash payment of $1.00 as hereafter no
charges will be permitted
No bids will be received unless accom-
panied by q certified check for the sum OF
Five Hundred ($500 Dollars, payable TO the
State Roads Commission.
Tie successful bidder will hc required t,
give bond. aud comply with the Acts of the
General Assembly of Maryland respecting
contracts.
The Ccmmissi,n reserves the right TO re
jcct any or all bids.
by ORDER Of the State Roads Commits
sion this LIST day of May, 1916.
o. +. WELLER, Chairman.
WM. J.. MARCY. Secretary. mill
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-05-09

STATE OF MARYLAND
COUNTY or ANNE ARUNDEL, IS:
Z, IRWIN c. GRIGGS. Treasurer of tho
above named Institution. do S0lemnly swear
that the above statement is true TO tie
best OF my knowledge and belief
IRWIN c. GEIGGS, Treas.
Subscribed and sworn 80 before me this
eth day of MAY, 1916
BERNARDJ J. WTEGAEu,
Notary PVbnc
Correct Attest:
CHARLES WEISS.
]. T. Brennan
C. THOS. BEASLEY.
directors
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-05-09

II there is any one thing more dis
Fusting than another it is to see grand
mothers and others old enough to be.
wearing skirts twelve TO fourteen
inches from the ground
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The West Shore Transit Co.


Schedule in Effect April nth, 1915
SoUTHBoUND BUS leaves Annapolis at
$50 A. NJ. reaching Solomons at 1915 2,
NJ. and leaves Annapolis at $50 p M
reaching Solomons at 905 p. NJ
NORTHBOUND BUS leaves Solomons at
$40 A. NJ, reaching Annapolis at 9.25 A
NJ, and leaves Solomons at 240 =. NJ,
reaching Annapolis at 6.25 p. NJ.
BUSSES CONNECT WITH RAILROAD AT
CAMP PAROLE AND ANNAPOLIS
FOR BALTIMORE. ai4-Iy