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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: When the President of the United
States sends an identical letter on a grave
subject to foreign governments it is CON
ceived to be the duty Of the average citizen
to refrain from comment, either as to the
wisdom or the tact displayed in the COM
munication. II may be assumed that the
President and his Secretary of State know
what IL the best course TO pursue.
II seems to me. however. that the role Of
silence has TO application in the present in
stance Of the peace note of President Will
son. The American people cannot fail 70
perceive that the dispatch Of this letter TO
the countries engaged in war is blunder
a pitful blunder.
What does the President offer that shows
practical good sense? The rhetorical wealth
Of his note obscures the one suggestion ad-
vanced. That suggestion is that IAN early
occasion be sought TO call out from all the
nations now at war such an avowal Of their
respective views IA 70 the terms upon which
the war might be concluded and the arrange
nents which would be deemed satisfactory
as n RuaTdUltc hShllioN us ithc"oi VI VIZ
kndling Of any similar conflict in the fut-
ure as would make II possible frankly 70
compare them"
This sort Of advice, I must say exposes
Us 70 the danger Of reply couched in polite,
diplomatic phrases to the effect that the sus-
gestion IS entirely upcalled for. It amounts
70 nothing more nor less than telling the
beligerents that they ought TO get together
and find out, II they can, what they are fight
ing for
For a President who viewed with calm
Indifference the invasion % Belgium to say
that the interest OF "the people and govern
rnent Of the United States IN the means TO
he adopted 10 relieve the smaller and weaker
peoples Of the world of the peril OF wrong
and violence is as quick and ardent as that
OF any other people or government" must
appear rather hamboyant language IN the
eyes Of many European statesmen. u we're
cruol IN mention Mexico. PUBLGCUS.
Washington d. c., Dec. %, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25
What Most Americans Know
le Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The President in his circular note OF
yesterday to the belligerents complains that
the concrete objects for which the war is be-
ing waged have never been definitely stated
II he doesn't know what this war is about
he is in a worse plight than most Americans.
It has been stated over and over again By
representatives OF the Allied governments
publicists and writer's in the leading journals
and magazines of this country that this war
was undertaken and Is being carried on by
Germany in a spirit of world conquest and
subjugation. I. cannot be expected that Ger
many will officially admit this, but the evil
dence is sufficient TO prove II 10 the satisfac-
ton Of most Of US, and TO me it seems over
whelmlng
Moreover the belief is prevalent that II
Germany succeeds u Europe we are 70 be
the next victims. She has failed so far in
this attempt owing principally TO Englands
tremendous efforts on behalf OF democracy
and liberty Now comes our worthy Pres-
dent with another OF his famous notes in an
apparent effort 20 give the tiger breathing
spell and chance TO get ready for the next
spring Is he so absorbed in his devotion to
humanity that he has no thought whatever
for the future Of democratic institutions, the
Monroe Doctrine or the welfare OF these
United States?
ALFRED p. CRUIKSHANK.
New York. Dec 81 1916
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25
A Fit Ending

The inglorious fizzle OF Iammanys at
tempt 70 discredt Mayor Mitchell and the
fusion Board Of Estimate and Apportion-
ment by passing over the Mayors veto inc
budget cuts he had restored was precisely
what was deserved under the circum-
stances. Nothing more tricky and disin-
eenuous could be conceived than the Al
dermanic majority's endeavor TO obtain
some credit for economy by cutting
sl2O.O 900 out Of a budget totalilng SILL
100000.
II was laundering partisan politics, as
the Mayor so stingingiy characterized 1t
in the message in which he vetoed those
cuts. If it had prevailed, the city's inter
ests would have suffered notably IN that
the Board Of Education might have lost
the expert advice of Mr.. Writ in the eX-
tensive reconstruction of the school system
now under way. and in that there would
have been no funds to hire a business
manager for the schools. according to "a
well-matured plan for improving the ad-
ministration of the boards affairs.
1t is matter for congratulation, there
fore. that instead OF being able to seduce
five Republican Aldermen, as they had
sought to do, to vote against the Mayor,
the Tammany leaders in the Board Of Al
dermen we're unable to hold their own
complete vote. The issue was clear and
plain-an unfolding Of systematic, scien-
tifc. non-partisan government, as eXem-
plified by the Board Of Estimates budget,
which the Mayor restored to its original
or a vote for narrow, partisan
politics. regardless OF the true interests
Of the city.
On that issue there was no mistaklng
the sentiment Of the public. 1t was ex-
pressed through civic organizations,
through individuals whose expert knowl-
edge qualified them to speak with au-
thority, through the newspapers. 1t IS a
wholesome thing. a hopeful sign, that
against this vigorous expression Of the
public's opinion the Tammany scheme
smashed The petty ending Of this petty
trick was most fit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25
THE PRESIDENTS MOVE FOR PEACE
Further and Expressions of Opinion the Note to the


or they will nationalize by confscation
blessed word all private business in order
to obtain the income to meet the interest on
the war debts. It will be case Of expro-
prating either the bondholder or the stock
holder. And whichever goes first, the other
will soon follow. Goodby, Capitalism!
This is why socialist philosophers hope
that the war will continue until the indus
trial rulers the military rulers and the iinan-
cisl rulers wiped out in the conhagraton,
this modern War o. the Roses.
We are not unmindful OF the hideous
slaughter of the battlefield. But these vic
tins are spared worse fate that befalls
them in time of so-called peace, which in
truth is industrial war Is il worse to be
shot than to be gradually starved, TO fall a
prey to lingering disease? Is trench worse
than Potters Field? Over six hundred thou
sand deaths occur needlessly in this country
every year in time Of "peace."
The longer the war continues, the sooner
Socialism will arrive. On with the war, o
Masters J. f. A.
New York. Dec. 20, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25
Submarine Against Submarine

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: With the ever increasing activity Of
tho German submarines. the question arises
often why the navies OF the Entente powers
show no more ingenuity or energy either
TO stop or at least minimize the ruthless
destruction of those scavengers OF the seas.
As TO the suggestions often heard why
not build submarines TO combat submarines,
naval authorities claim the thing is i'm
possible
In view Of this fact the following extracts
from letter written 70 me by high officer
in the French navy may be OF interest to
your readers:
The activity Of the submarine-this is
what I hoped for France. and this is what
the blindness Of the opponents OF dread
thoughts has lost TO us. Moreover. it is an
indelible truth that you can only eficscious-
~ combat or destroy a weapon by similar
weapon. Therefore, 10 combat the submarine
you must employ the submarine and not
the surface vessel.
This We will not admit or comprehend,
but ! am convinced Is the only solution Of
the complex and vital problem. sub
marine. we'll armed, equipped with listeners
and sounding apparatus, can successfully
cope with another submarine. or, at least,
give IL battle on equal terms.
As long this method will not be studied
profoundly and We allow ourselves 20
be hypnotized with the dresdnought and
battle-cruiser theory exclusively, so long
will the submarine remain the terrible
weapon it proves now 10 be. in fact, the
master Of the sea" /. LEVY.
New York. Dec. IS, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25
Why?

10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Guido Bruno has been arrested for
publishing and Offering FOR sale u certain
book. After reading AN account Of the mat
ter in to-day's Tribune, / am led to wonder
why said Bruno Is being Sumnerized at this
late date on account OF book published IN
1914 and which has been freely advertised
In "Brunos Weekly" ever since Guido is a
personal friend OF Mr.. Frank Harris, editor
Of "Pearson's Magazine which summarized
SIR. Sumner in late issue in an article
headed Free Speech in New York" Mean
while, magazines Of tart, +" "racy.' "piquant."
"pungen~ stories are freely offered for sale
and are as much a part Of ths young per
sons" luggage the inevitable box Of
chocolates. r. K. A.
Brooklyn, Dec. 81, 1915
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25
GERMAN SUBMARINE MURDERS
Is the President Seeking to Divert Attention
from Attacks on American Citizensi

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: American citizens have a right TO Be-
told why no settlements have as yet been ar.
rived at in the issues arising from the long
series of murders By the German subma-
rines. Il is eighteen months since the frs
letters were interchanged in regard to the
sinking Of the Lusitanis, and as Gar as
can learn, no acknowledgment has as yet
been received from German authorities in
regard to their crime. The sinking OF the
Lusitania has been followed by the sinking
of great series OF vessels containing non
combatants, including a number OF Amer
can citizens. and in the larger number Of
these instances it is in evidence that the
vessels so sunk had received no warning
The evidence that is now on record in re-
gard 10 one of the later Of these outrage,
the sinking Of the Marina, which caused loss
OF life 10 a number of non-combstants, m
Guiding American citizens, makes quite clear
that there had in this case been no warning
and there was no charge even that the YES
sci was trying to escape an excuse thai
had been alleged in connection with other
similar sinkings.
After each such aggression on the righp
Of neutrals and of non-com batsnts, and o.
the rights of the United States, we are 'olc
that the President was making careful IT,
vestigation as 70 the facts" The Letters
from the German authorities, as far as thes
have come into print, are characterize "
a mixture of insolence and chiliishness. t<'
IL be possible that the President, finding bin
self unable TO secure any satisfactory So
justment from Germany, and unwilling
carry out the contention repeated in nun'
Der Of his letters that unless due sstisie'
ton should be accorded diplomatic relations
with Germany must be broken is now w
ing 70 divert public attention from the SUD
ject7 Such an impression might well
given by the Presidents recent ASTOUNDING
ut.erance in regard 70 the proposed psse'
negotiations. When the President makes ri'
erence 20 the two groups Of eomoatans
fighting for the same general purposes sAs
as equally ready 70 respect the rights ano
tho liberties OF the smaller states, he say
what is contrary 10 the understanding OF w
American people, and he gives just cause "
indignation in France, England and be's'sD.
The men who are in the trenches eies',.s
French soil from the invaders and ns
ing for the restoration OF ruined beiss~
know that the purpose OF their night IS ''''
different from that Of their opponents.
GEORGE HAVEN PUlHAN'
New York, Dec. %, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25
Individual Responsibility for Fires

The National Board of Fire Underwrit-
ors has just completed a highly interesting
analysis Of the causes Of fires in this state.
1t finds that for the year 1915 fires which
totalled a loss of S4,358,6l8, or 21.7 per
cent Of the entire loss for the year. were
due to strictly preventable causes. In this
category were listed fires caused by defec-
tive chimneys and fues, fireworks, ignition
Of hot grease, oil. wax and the like, open
fires cigars and cigarettes, stoves, fur
naces and boilers A further loss Of &c.
}7O.5O7, or 31.9 per cent of the total loss
for the year. was due TO partly preventa-
bic causes, such as explosions, lightning,
spontaneous combustion in rubbish, sparks
from fires and machinery and incendiar-
ism. As to these fires. the Board Of Under
writer's estimates that at least half the loss
caused by spontaneous combustion, cleo
tricity and sparks from fires was prevent
able. and there was some degree Of pre-
Variability in all the other classes listed.
New York compares i'll with its neigh
boring states in these respects. New Jer-
sey. in that year, suffered loss Of only
IA per cent Of its total fire loss from hlazes
classed as preventable, and Pennsylvania
proportion was only ia per cent. As 70
the partly preventable fires the loss Of
New Jersey was only 23:9 per cent, and
that of Pennsylvania 35.3 per cent-a
somewhat higher figure than that for this
state.
The only way TO make New York really
safe" declares the Board Of Fire Under
writers. SIS to secure the intelligent and
Interested cooperation Of the public. Indi-
vidual carelessness is the greatest fire haz-
ard" That is statement about which
there can be no argument. 1t Is diagno-
sis with which even those individuals who
are habitually careless would doubtless
agree. The Fire Department here is doing
a splendid work of fire prevention through
inspections and education Of tenants and
property owners by the Bureau of Fire
Prevention IL has also done something
toward intoxicating the doctrine Of personal
responsibility by bringing and win
ming some OF them against owners of
property where fires have occurred under
circumstances that plainly indicated the
direct responsibility therefor Of the land
lords. Unhappily the work Of education
progresses all too slowly. This is sub
ject IN which every owner Of property
every tenant, whether business man or les
see Of a house or apartment. is concerned.
The fire loss annually is huge one. 1t is
a tax, a drain, which can be lessened only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25
Does Not Ring True

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Can II be possible that the President
Of the United States in speaking of the bel
llgerents, really believes that leach side de-
sires to make the rights ard privileges Of
weak peoples and small states as secure
against aggression or denial in the future as
the rights and privileges Of the great and
Powerful states now at war" when the nor
rid nightmare Of Belgium. the outraged, con-
tinues? Can this self-appointed apostle of hu-
manity. the President Of these United States
of America, who has been prating so much
about the rights Of mankind, believe that
these words of his ring true? What must
the representative Of the Belgian govern
ment al Washington think Of such insolent
avowals? ]. II. Il.
New York, Dec. %, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25
Germany's Moral Progress

To the Editor of The Tribune.
SIR May express word of appreciation
for the touching, because unconscious, mod
esty with which Mr. A. Unger ia your col
umns to-day reminds US that the Germans in
Belgium in 1916 are just abreast of the En-
cish in Acadia in 1852 The fact is, Of
course, apparent TO all unbiased eyes, but
somehow there is nothing in the usual tone
or temper Of the Teutonc mind to lead one
20 expect from any German such simple
and unaffected acknowledgment that in the
matter Of humanity and ordinary decency his
are over century and half
behind the times, May We have more revels-
tons from Mr. Ungers pen.
HERBERT VAUGHAN ABBOTT.
Northampton, Mass, Dec. 20, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25
Christmas in the Trenches

Ring out re bells Of jolity,
Ring out above the Fray
It's Christmas in the trenches;
Well have no war to-day.
Rims out! ye rocking bells Of Yuie.
Ring out across the snow
For Christ Is king of everything.
And no man owns foe.
What fought ye for What fought We FOR
The Tough, the ship, the crown?
10. they are cleft; there's nothing left
But Joy bells ringing down!
Ring out! Ring out ye laughing stars,
Ring out, ring out tonight,
Wen hang wreath on Santa Mars
And lock the guns up tight.
Ring. ringl for we are men tonight,
And rise or angels wings
Tomorrow blood and tears ard fight
And bitterness and kings
EARL SlMONSON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25
Secretary Lansing's Break

TO the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In the promotion Of Mr. Lans'n' ~
the position OF Secretary OF state II w ~.
not expect tho transformation from
ridiculous 10 the sublime We have sV ).
ourselves that Il was from the rid'eu'V,. 80,
the competent. Heretofore We nav =.
justified in our belief but now what a..
to think? Can We imagine Se|A'o ;a,,
Hay making such a break as we hA'' ;
witnessed? ay
President Wilson was inopporiune, ~.,,a
the least, but secretary lansings S''e M,
explanation Of the Presidents noe ..,on a
tie short Of ,mbecility. and It's re'ras 1,r,,n,
shameful commentary upon our peP~ 100
OF State. Why butt in? The issues nat
momentous for us to attempt to es., ,o-
now. For the present leave that 20 :, Ibis
batants. Absolutely keep cut OF
juncture and await developments. y,rrn.
New York, Dec. 90, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25
The Shepherds

The herds stir in the flooding light.
The hills glow in the midnight morn.
High noon has cut the starlight through;
Then. as the shepherds rub their eyes
And marve. 10 the dazzling night,
A melody OF spoken sound
A message that herald cries.
A king proclaimed. princeing crowned.
"For u-to you 70 child is born
Io you,
To you. imperial ovcrlosd.
Intrepid, burdcncd, proud. careworn.
Who plunged your rattlt sabre through
Your hand and seal. who tore the earth,
Who foulcd Tho al, threw overheard
The bursting midnight, fed Che sea.
Held even little children worth
Terror and blood and agony
"This day 20 you q Child is born
To you"
You. who decrecd a Holy War.
Mahomct or the Golden Horn,
And slashed tho sword Of Osman through
The crescent from the Faithful hear.
The Csliph, Where %" from Christians
more
DcsuairinC. Whore is now our God
Stripped mothers. stripped at last OF fear
cry in their silence. babe and ciod
This day 20 you a Child is born
To you
DAVID LLOYD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25

es individual care and forethought reduce
the possibility Of fires to a minimum. Ordl-
nary regard for ones pocketbook ought 20
hammer the lesson hcme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-25

You can purchase merchandise advertised IN
TIRE TRIBUNE with absolute safety-tor ~
dissatisfaction results in any case THE
TRIBUNE guarantees 10 pay your money back
upon request No red tape. No ouibbling We
make good promptly If the advertiser does not.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29

bid offered for such entirety equals
or exceeds the aggregate Of the
highest bids received for the sepa-
rate parcels, such bid for the en-
tirety will be accepted. If, how
eyer, the highest bid received for
ceived for the parcels separately,
then such highest bids for the
respective parcels shall be ac-
cepted.
If said sale shall for any reason
not be confirmed by the court, then
the purchaser or purchasers at such
sale shall have returned to them
the purchase price paid by them
for any one of the property sold at
such sale. If said sale shall be
confirmed by the court, then said
purchaser OF purchasers will be
entitled to receive from the under
signed, as Trustee in Bankruptcy of
The Southern Nut Nursery Com
pany, a deed of conveyance of the
property purchased by said par
ties, and receive possession of said
property.
Dated at Kansas City, Missouri,
this 18th day of July, 1916.
JOSEPH M. JONES,
Trustee of the Estate of The South
ern Nut Nursery Company, in
Bankruptcy.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
opelousas, La, June 2sth, 1916.

Opelousas, La, June 2sth, 1916.
Pursuant to the direction of the
president and he provision of the
charter, a meeting of the stock
holders of the st. Landry Cotton Oil
Co., is hereby called to be held at
the office Of the company at Ope-
lousas, La, on Tuesday the the 1st
day of August, 1916, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, for the purpose of electing
members of the board of directors
for the year ending on the first
Monday in June, 1917, and for the
further purpose of transacting
such other business as the stock
holders may deem of benefit or adj
vantage to the said corporation. In
faith whereof | have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of
said corporation, this 18th day of
June, A. D., 1916.
A. L. stage,
Secretary-Treasurer
july-i-4t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29

ESTRAY Taken up by the under
signed at Mallet as an estray one
ball face, four years old, yellow
brown COW, with a four weeks old
heifer calf. No ear marke. Brand
on left hip about thus:
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29

Said animal has been in neigh
borhood about 8 years. Owner or
owners of said animal are hereby
notified to come forward, prove
property, pay costs and take same
away.
MATTHIAS ROUJEAU,
Opelousas, La, r. F. d. No. s., Care
of Lucien Durousseau.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
-. @.
NOTICE FOR SEALED BIDS

Notice is hereby given that bids
for the printing of the official pro-
ceedings, ordinances, notices, etc.,
of the town of Melville, La, will be
received by the Board of Aldermen
of said town, the right being re-
served to reject any or all bids. Adj
1ress all bids to u. Il. Montgomery,
Clerk Board of Aldermen, Melville,
La"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29

LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN, a
sorrsl mare, on Tuesday, May 23rd.
Size, is hands, weight, about 800
lbs. 8 or 9 years old. Lame in one
Of hind hips. Reward for return to
Remy Wallior, Opelousas, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
CHAMBERLAIN's collie, CHOL-
ERA AND DIARRHOEA
REMEDY

Every family without exception
should keep this family prepare
ton at hand during the hot weather
of the summermonths. Chamber
lain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy is worth many times its
cost when needed and is almost GER
tain to be needed before the sum-
mel is over. It has nc superior for
the purpose for which it is in
tended. Buy it now. Obtainable
anywhere. july 1
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29

Miss Pauline Andrus, of
Crowley, is spending sometime
in this city the guest Of Miss
Rose Chachere.
Misses Rose Chachere, Ger
tie Fux, Steve Durand of this
city, and Sidney Durand of
Lafayette, motored to Chare-
ton on Thursday and boasted
of a fine trip.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-07-29
HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAfRIN1 WIFE

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