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New Britain herald., 1916-12-29
ADVISES MAKING
WAR ON U-BOATS
j. s. Should Not Receive German
Submarines Peacefully

Washington, Dec. 29.-"The United
States should prepare for a renewal
by Germany of submarine warfare on
more terrific scale than ever. This
country should make ready by abol
ishing the limitations now placed on
'defensively armed merchantmen
and by organizing a fleet Of light
cruisers for the purpose of attacking
submarines which ventured into
American waters. With these steps
taken, the threat of a renewal Of the
submarine attacks would not loom
as a terrible menace to the billion dol
lar export trade to the Allies
This statement was made Yesterday
by a man whose opinion is highly
esteemed in allied diplomatic circles
and who is frequently consulted by
ambassadors Of the Entente powers.
1.-The representatives of the Allies
he said. ARE finding it difficult to con-
vince their governments that there
was no collision between President
Wilson and Germany in his peace
move 1t is the natural assumption.
But T find that the Allied diplomats
here do not generally think that the
president did act in conjunction with
Germany; at least they have been
convinced that Washington planned
it's peace move independently. But
transmitting this conviction across
the water is another question, and
one which has so far not succeeded
to any noticeable extent.
Cause for Friendly Relations
This is very regrettable, for moth
ing should be permitted to happen
which would strain the friendly rela-
tons between the United States and
the Allies. 1t is true that this coun-
try has fought wars with one of
them-Great Britain-and perhaps
has no particular reason to bear her
good will, but with France the rela-
tons have been most cordial, and
enlightened self Interest in the United
States would be in favor Of a continu-
ance of the friendly feeling between
the two peoples, especially if one
looks back to the negotiations Of John
Hay, for instance, when he was sec
rotary Of state
1T seems not to be generally known
that, due to his representations. Great
Britain declined to enter the COM
bination aimed at that time against
Americas Monroe Doctrine, and that
Great Britain's refusal caused the
failure of the plan, which obviously
might have had the most serious con-
sequences for the United States
There Is no doubt in my mind that
President Wilson sent his note be-
cause he is afraid that unless peace
comes the renewal of the submarine
warfare would force the United States
into war The German menace is the
more terrible because the prosperity
of the United States is so amazingly
bound up in the export trade to the
Allies. Never In the worlds history
has there been such a volume Of trade
between such limited areas. A fleet of
submarines, stationed just outside the
'hree- mile limit, could paralyze that
rade.
Could Block U-Boat Threat.
This threat would be made of lit
IL consequence if America would take
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29

off the absurd limitations with regard
to the arnning Of merchant ships
against submarines. With the mer-
chant ships carrying guns wherever
they wished to mount them, they
would bag so many Of the lacking
submarines that the alta cks would
merely be annoying, instead of fatal,
when the entire volume of trade was
considered. Also, the United States
could organize a fleet of light cruls-
ers, such as have been used so sue
cessfully in British waters, for the
avoWed purpose Of hunting sub
marines. This fleet could be held in
reserve in of violations of Ger
many's pledges to the United States
regarding the character Of submarine
warfare.
with that force up her sleeve,
America would not be panic stricken
at the idea Of a break in relations
with Germany, and the Teutonic
threats would not force this country
into a false position, compelling her
virtually to play Prussa's game in
the peace negotiations"
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29
CANADIANS GET
>MUN|TION ORDERS
Britain Placing Contracts in
Colony, Say Bankers

New York, Dec. 29.-British NUM-
millions OF dollars are being placed
with Canadian manufacturers, &C
cording to Information obtained in
banking quarters yesterday, while
1t was learned that within the last
few days an order for shells larger
than the biggest contract placed in
this country last year had been lodged
with the Montreal Locomotive COM
pany, Ltd, the Canadian branch of
the American Locomotive company
As it was believed that the Bethle-
hem Steel Corporation got a shell or
der last year amounting to $15,OOO,-
600 IAN estimate on the Canadian or
der was between SITS, 100000 and
s2OOOOO,OO0.
Steel manufacturers have known
for several months that few more
orders for completed shells would
come to the United States, but it was
not q matter of general knowledge
that Canada was slated to take up a
vast part of the work. 1t had been
supposed that the hundreds Of NUM-
ton factories which have sprung up
in Great Britain. England, and Italy
would take over the tassa 20 News
that Canada had developed facilities
to handle a shell business which may
amount to fully $400,000,O00 next
year, if the war continues, was sur,
prising to many persons Of the fnan-
al ct,,io
year parts of a number of Canadian
orders were sublet in this country.
Several important Influences have
caused the allied n1unition buyers to
switch shellmaking to Canada. In
the first place, of course, there is a
desire tosnflIizer the facilities of a,
country having AA.se7irect part In the
war whose plants and workmen will
profit from the business. Another
consideration is the economy to be
effected in having the finished goods
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29

the hard metaled roads are inches
deep i'll molasses-li1e mud, but we
are so well off in comparison to the
wonderful French soldiers that we
shouldn't mention any little disconl-
forts. [ wish I could describe their
cheerfulness under it all in the
trenches.
How 1t Feels
To give you picture Of it. Ina CINE
yourself out of doors in a cold Boston
winters n1ght-in mean rain and no
waterproof; then get q gun and stand
in ice water and mud up to your
middle with the ever present prospect
Of a shell landing on you and then
and then only will you begin to get the
idea. Pile a few nights and days of
the same kind on top of one another
and the picture will grow clearer, but
it doesn't seem to dampen the French
ardor, for every Poilu in the army
knows they have the Hun beaten and
it is only a question of time before his
squeals will grow louder. For even
new the BOsche prisoners coming
through every day are all telling the
same tale,-"We have had enough"
We are taking on what we are
commencing to carry out with enthus-
iasm and pleasure, viz: distributing
the gifts from America to the French
soldiers as they go into the front
trenches.
Before left home I used to wonder
sometimes if the men and women at
the Lafayette dances ever thought
much abou, the fellows who were
going to receive the 'Lafayette Kits
and uncter what surroundings the
Poilus would finally get them into
their hands.
Proud Of American Women.
One day last winter I strayed into
one of the central offices of the Lafav-
cite society in New York and there
saw some OF the girls who had been
dancing the night before, sorting and
packing the kits Ny pride and con-
fdence in our American women was
rewarded, and now it is our oppor-
tunity q wish it was the girls also)
to see and hear the gratitude and
thanks with which the soldiers re-
ceive their personal gifts from
America. They are amazed and elated
that the Americans think enough of
them to send them gifts.
The chain is complete from the ball
rooA to the trenches.
The American clearing house at 5
Rue Francois Premier in Paris, was
started at the beginning Of the war.
1t is run entirely by Americans and
receives all the American gifts of, all
kinds and starts the distribution and
we take the packages from the rail
heads to the soldiers and distribute to
each battalion in turn.
Some days ago was our first distri-
button. Company by company the
men filed up to the loaded camions.
The French captain generally made a
little speech explaining that these
were personal gifts from Americans to
them, sent from America and handled
from start to finish by Americans.
Could you have only seen them gath
cred about in a semi circle, stocky,
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29

hardy, well set up, we'll fed young
fellows, serious faced but with bright,
smiling eyes listening in attentive ad-
miratiOn to their captain. Then their
expression of thanks to America as
they took their gifts,-candles, sweat
ers, raincoats, towels, soap, needles,
thread, socks underclothing, mufflers,
gloves, ETC., would have amply repaid
any American who ever made a gift
to France. 1t was wonderful.
1t certainly is a great pleasure for
Nortons section to be a link in such
a chain and l hope it will be a never
ending one for the French are surely
doing the fighting for the world
We are also distributing bandages
and hospital supplies OF ali kinds di-
rectly to the hospitals and any gifts
sent to Richard Norton S. S. v, No.
T, care CT American Clearing House,
Paris will come on directly where
they will be a real benefit.
We are in this service-everX one
of us-to be q s much help as we can,
and any money you can collect for
new cars and repair expenses will
help us carry it on.
Every wounded man for our cars
gets a. little pillow put under his head
as he lies on his stretcher while we
slide him into our ambulances, and
that pillow stays with him till he gets
to his bed in the hospital. 1t helps to
make him a little. less uncomfortable
and we have use for all the little pill
lows any one sends .us-and the
wounded appreciate them.
Ever yours,
PHILIP MILLS.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29
IAN GIFTS
WE'D BY French
Dm Member Of Ambulance
! Describes Distribution

wing that it will be of interest
people who may have sent
at the front the Herald repro
the following letter from Philip
ills who is on the firing line with
american ambulance corps.
At the Front: In France,
November 26, 1916.
Eliot:
|nce 1 haven't had an opportunity
heeting you for some time I will
r. you our news.
[e have received the word of the
hty new men on the way out to
the American Red Cross and as
have the ambulances all ready for
b the new section under the COM
Ill of our "Chief," your brother,
be prepared to take over their
with another French Army Di-
In as soon as the men arrive ''au
believe 1.-The CHIEF is arranging
ave the three sections, Harjes
|on, Norton's section and the new
ion, do all the service for a single
corps. This will be q great ad-
bye as. it will keep us close to-
pr and enable us to back each
i up in tight places. You see
sections, Harjes' and Norton's,
been in continual service al
since the war started and the
.prities now have absolute conf
> that we can handle our job and
here to stick; but we need more
and can promise every man who
s out that he will be close
Eh to the fighting all the time
ep him from ina ginning he is in
lea.
Fly time at all of our hospital
OF course you know aim ost
hospital at the front is within
of enemy artillery, but you
expect a hospital marked plain
over with Red Crosses would
ct a1one-but, in this war, it
that a Red Cross. is Fritzies'
krget.
Moving the Wounded.
has been Smelling the hospital
ngs all afternoon, and we
been helping to move out the
led to safe places. Poor fell
it seems as if they ought to
little rest from being shot at.
isn't q new trick Of little
IS at all and it is one of his
BIT pleasantries.
be of our new men got their first
ion Of working under fire. The
hty is not altogether on the
e's side for he is certainly taking
of ambulance drivers here.
weather is and has been vile
of a mean piercing quality,-rain
mud all over everything. Even
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29
EXPORT OF PIANOS.
Nearly 1900 American Instruments
Go to Foreign Ports. IA

Washington. Dec. 29-American.
pianos are growing rapidly in popu-.
larity abroad, particularly in the re-
motest sections of the globe. Figures
made public today by the depart
ment of commerce show that in the
fiscal year 1915, over 10000 pianos
and player pianos were exported,
breaking all previous records.
Australia, New Zealand and the
Philippines took 5000 Africa 500 and
Asia 500. The remainder went to
North and South America and to
Europe.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29

Trials Of Rae Tanner and others in
dicted by federal grand juries as a re-
suit of her suit for $4,000 for breach
of promise against James w. Osborne
on the ground that he had courted
her as "Oliver. Osborne" were sched-
uled to begin January 2
The recent discovery of "Oliver
Osborne" Charles H. Wax. has re-
vived interest in the famous case and
a large crowd is expected at the trial.
Picture shows Rae Tanzer
New Britain herald., 1916-12-29

eminent in the markets of the world.
In banking circles it was said yes
terday that no overtures had been
made for a Canadian loan in any
form, and further financing by the
Entente Powers is expected to hold
over until some time after Jan. /.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-01

vidually we paused to wish them a
happy new year.
They did not realize that happi-
ness is just as intoxicating as the
bubbles in wine, and that when one
has youth and success seems such
little way off it is all the stimulus
one needs.
When the train stopped at small
station, we all scrambled out and
sent New Years Eve kilograms home
to our families. Mother, Lottie and
Jack were in New York at that time,
and loneliness surged over me as l
signed MARY" to a telegram brim-
ming with love and good wishes.
Blanche Sweet and | talked long
into the night about our plans for
the future. She was as ambitious as
l, and as she is SO pretty, there was
not doubt but that she would find
the pot of gold that lies at the end of
the rainbow. She is so fair her hair
is almost silver blond, and her hands
are as beautiful as those of Mona
Lisa.
These trips across the country are
always enjoyable when we have
happy company, and, as a rule, we
are like one large family. The last
few of these, mother has always trav-
eled with me, and her wing is broad
and protecting enough to spread over
all the motherless girls who are trav-
cling with us.
Where there is a harmonious COM
pany, the results will always be the
best of pictures, for there are then no
petty jealousies to make a jarring
note.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-01
MT. PLEASANT CHURCHES
PLAN UNION MEETINGS
Present-Day Life to Be Discussed in
Six Pulpits by Visiting
Pastors.

The churches of Mt. Pleasant and
vicinity will cooperate in a series Of
union services during the first week Of
the New Year. These are under the di-
rection of the organization known as
the "Hin Shepherds" consisting of all
the ministers In this section of the city.
The program for these services is as
follows:
Monday. at ST. Stephens Episcopal
Church, speaker. Rev. DR.. F. j. Pretty
MAJ, chaplain United States Senate;
Tuesday, at Emmanuel Baptist Church,
speaker. Rev. J. Fl. Taylor. pastor Cen
tral PRESBYTERIAN Church: Wednesday, at
Fourth Presbyterian Church. speaker,
Rev. J. B. Clayton, pastor Park Road
NJ. P. Church: Thursday. at Mt Pleas
ant Congregational Church. speaker, Rev.
Walter F. Smith. pastor Whitney Avenue
Disciples Church: Friday, at Calvary
NJ. z. Church. speaker, Rev. H. w
Sto yell. vicar Chapel of the Trsnsfigura-
ton.
The general subject of the meetings
will be Jesus Christ in the Present
Day Life" These services are expected
10 arouse great interest among the peo-
pie in this section, as similar meetings
In past years have been very success
rul
The Washington herald., 1916-01-01

Christian Church. Sixth and H streets
southwest will be observed tomorrow,
when Mr.. Lutz will preach an anniver-
sary sermon in the morning. The ordi-
nance of baptism will also be observed
at this service. During Mr.. Lutz min
istry with this church, 1s2 new members
have been received, a new building has
been erected and the church has become
self supporting.
In the evening Mr.. Lutz will deliver
a New Year message. Mr. Lutz was
an evangelist for many years and on
Monday Of next week. he will enter upon
a series of revival services at the Seventh
Street Christian Church, in Baltimore.
Rev. Earle Whitley. pastor of the Yer
mont Avenue Christian Church, will
preach on the text. Progress Toward
Perfection" at tomorrow mornings SER
vice.
AT the invitation of the Sunday school
of the Vermont Avenue Christian Church
the American Christian Missionary So
ciety has arranged to conduct a school
of Methods" under the auspices of the
Christian churches of the District and
vicinity January 81 to February 4, in
elusive. This School will be held at
the Vermont Avenue Church, the ses-
sions beginning at p. m. and continuing
until p. M, each day. with a recess
from to for the evening meal. All
other denominations are invited to take
advantage of this opportunity to learn
the most approved and practical methods
of church and Sunday school manage.
ment.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-01

The music at the First Congregational
Church tomorrow. under the direction of
DR.. William Stansfield. organist and
choir director. viii include. at the morn
ing service. organ prelude. Communion
in G. Batiste; anthem, 81 Am Alpha
and Omega" Stainer. and offertory bass
solo, Ring Out Wild Bells Gounod;
and at the evening service. organ pre-
lude, Solemn Melody, Davies: anthem,
Send Out Thy Light" Gounod, and Of
fertory, quartet, The Twilight Shadows
Fall" Wood. There will be short
organ recital at the close of the evening
service.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-01
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.

Resolutions of Christian Endeavor So
cieues for 1916 are to be announced at the
hrst meeting OF the Christian Endeayor
Union for the year on Monday night.
January 3, In the Vermont AVENUE Chris
tian Church. Inspirational addresses will
also be given by Howard A. Banks, pri-
pate secretary to the Secretary OF the
Navy; William Knowles Cooper, secre-
tary OF the Y. NJ. c. A. and Frank L.
Mlddleton' superintendent of evangelistic
ISOLATION
The president of the union, Earl Tag
CART, will preside, and banners will be
awarded to the societies which have the
best attendance
The Washington herald., 1916-01-01
AUCTION SALES.
THos. J. OWEN q son, Auctionsera

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
real estats. No. AS Fourth street northeast By
virtue Of a decree OF the Supreme Court Of the
District Of Columbia. In equity cause No. $3.50.
will sell at public sucon in front OF the premises
On THURSDAY, THE 9Th DAY OF JANUARY,
1915, at 4 O'Clock p. m, lot s in Thomas W. Smith
aud James II. Mars subdivision Of lots in square
Sic in the City Of Washington, District Of Colum-
bis per plat recorded in Liber No. B folio So
OF the records Of the surveyors Office OF said Dis
trict together with the improvements thereon. con-
sisting OF threestory brick dwelling.
Terms Of sale: All in OF incumbrancs Of
81 800 with accumulated interest and taxes subject
to which the property 10 to be sold. TO be paid
third cash. balance in and two years with In
terest at per cent per snnum, payable semi-an-
nually. secured upon the property sold. all cash
at purchasers option. Deposit Of 800 required At
sale. Terms to be complied with In fifteen days from
day Of Gale or property VIII be resoh at risk and
cost Of defsultng purchaser after Ave days sdvcr-
hsemsnt. Conveysncing and recording at pur-
chsscr's cost. Further particulars at time Of sale.
WILLIAM W. MILAN. Trustee. Columbian Brild.
ing. d&dsex s6h
The Washington herald., 1916-01-01
PROPOSALS.
WINTED-oNE HUNDRED MEN AND

WANTED-ONE HUNDRED MEN AND WOMEN
to become charter members Of Joy Bible Class,
No. l6 (chaer to be issued before February J. 1876,
Class meets every Sunday morning at the ftrN
Baptist Church Sixteenth and o streets northwest,
at $50 a. m. Also meets at sundry times and places
during the week.
The charter will be issued by authority OF the
court. and every charter member has the prvilese
Of sizning the same enjoying all the advantages OF
participating the work Of the organization.
Earnest Christian men and women who have the
love Of God and their fellow men IN their hearts
especially desired. Any persons, however. Of
good moral character who desire to cooperate with
the organization will be welcome. stragglers lame
ducks and slow coaches are not desired rs members,
but will always be welcome visitors. We want
them to catch the spirit Of the clas-then wake up
TO the real JOY of doing things.
This is a new sort OF an organization, new sort
Of move. whose good influences are gradually BE-
ing felt from ono end Of this bright land to the
other
Should this invitation interest you, come. and
come on time, and with your own eyes the
status OF Affairs.
useful activities you may be engaged.
To the readers Of the Personal Column Of The
Washington Herald.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
District Of Columbia. Washington. December %,
1875. Sealed proposals will be received at this
offce Room SOC District Building. until O'Clock.
p. m, JANUARY H. 1916. for furnishing and deitr-
ering 50. 900 pounds more or less. pg lsad, for use
in the Water Department. TINS CITY. speclhcanons
and form OF proposal may be obtained from the
Purchasing Officer, D. c.. Room ID, District Build
ing OLIVER z. NEWMAN LOUIS BROWN
LOW, CHARLES W KUTZ, Commissioners. ID. C.
oFFiCE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
District of Columbia Washington, December .,
le5-Sesled proposals will be received at this oice.
Room 5oa District Building. until O'Clock p m.
JANUARY a, 1915, for furnishing and delivering
during the remaining portion Of the fiscal year end
ing June 20. 1916 twenty. leS horses for use
in the Fire Department. this city. Specifications
and form OF proposal may be obtained from the
Purchasing Officer, d. c.. Room 40 District Build
ing OLIVER r. NEWMAN LOUIS BROWN
LOW CHARLES ". KU1Z Commissioner D. c.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-01
UNITARIAN.

William Canfield Lee win address the
LIBERAL Religious Union of All souls
Church tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock
His subject win be The Right of Every
Man to Earn a Living"
All Souls Church announces an even
ing service for tomorrow at s o'clock
The minister. DR.. Ulysses G. b. Pierce
will preach. the topic being Sources OF
Power for the New Year" Charles
Trowbridge Tittmann will sing "oh
Holy Night" by Adam, and also
Gounod's Though Poor Be the Cham
ber"
The Washington herald., 1916-01-01
Answers to Correspondents.

Miss Nellie S., -, -: One
of the cleverest little amateur per-
formances | have seen, which pro-
voked much mirth, was a satire on
the moving picture drama. 1t was all
done in pantomime, of course, which
gives a great opportunity for active
acting. If it is done quickly, it can
be made very humorous. OF course,
the old melodrama is the funniest in
pantomime. The only difficulty in
getting comedies is that they are gem
orally copyrighted and it is pretty
expensive to buy the rights to pro-
duce them. l understand that If you
write+to Messrs.Dick & Fitzgerald,
IS Ann street, New York city, yea
can get list of comedies and dramas
for amateur performances.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-01
Will Honor Y. w. C. A. Leader

Mrs. B. G. Francis. who has for ten
wears been president of the Colored Young
Women's Christian Association, but who
recently resigned to supervise the educa-
tion of her daughter, will be given a
testimonial at the Metropolitan Church
on Tuesday evening January 10. The as
sociation under the presidency of Mrs.
Stansbury Boyce, has secured for the
occasion prominent speakers interested
In the uplift of womanhod, who viii.
make short addresses. The public is
cordially invited to be present