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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Central Empires
Conceal Distress
Economic Situation More Seri-
Gus Than Supposed, Is Report
From Neutral Country

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE eco
,snie situation in the Central En-
,rs, is more serious than had been
u-nonly supposed. according TO an
seal report received here to-day.
-ts report, cabled from a neutral
sgrtry contiguous 20 Germany, says: :
Information from Germany and
lsstria-Hungary. especially matter ap-
Isir.ng in the Austro-German press.
l.oWs that the economic situation OF
as Central Empires is becoming more
"a more critical. II is a known fact
tst the Austro- German newspapers
i,r a considerable time have attempted,
nns Voluntarily end others BY compul-
a.n. % conceal the real situation.
i,sy have suppressed all information
yi.th even limited at the true economic
nsci..ons.
"A. the present time. however, be-
asss the situation has become very
a1ltal, there are beginning 70 appear
Z both the Austro- Hungarian and the
5sF-an newspapers news notes which
,tests the extent Of the economic
s-ssrrsssment Of both countries.
Vegetables, and especially potatoes,
as papers assert, are extremely scarce.
ms Hungarian paper 'Nsrodinilizty'
l,alss that the directors Of the Austro-
asrgsrian prisons are In a great guam
az on account Of not being able TO
'''ain food for their prisoners. The
affs frankly express their disap-
fo7il Of the manner in which food 10
attributed and also their regret that
= Prisoners are being permitted to
"oi starvation in constantly increas-
= iumbers
A severe drouth has destroyed the
sire hay crop Of Moravia and Slove-
~ the cattle suffering terribly
as'sby."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Youth Arrested as Washer
Girl Charges He Annoyed Her
in Movie Theatre

Victor LaRow, seventeen years old,
q student in Morris High School and
living at Ola St AIMS Avenue, The
Bronx. was arraigned in the Mems
Night Court last night on the COM
plsint Of Miss Gertrude Kretsch, OF
47O Concord Avenue, The Bronx. She
charged Lagow with nudging and
otherwise annoying her IN moving
picture theatre on li9th street.
When questioned by Magistrate Mur-
ply. Lagow said that he nad iaiien
asleep and did not know What ne was
doing. Miss Kretch insisted thht the
boys finger prints be taken ana ne
was then released on suspended sen
tence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Everybody Must
Be Ready to Pay,
Says Simmons
Money as Essential as
Armies and Navies, SEN
ator Declares

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1l.-Nearly all
Of to-day in the Senate was occupied by
Senator Simmons. chairman Of the
Finance Committee, in completing his
explanation begun yesterday of changes
made in the House war tax bill by his
committee. The debate will be resumed
on Monday, at which time Senator La
Toilette expects to introduce a minor
ity report.
81 believe this is righteous war,
made necessary by every consideration
Of national honor and safety" Senator
Simmons said in speaking Of the bills
heavy tax lexies. 81 know that money is
as essential to its successful prosecu-
tion as armies and navies, and believe
that every one should pay for its sup
port according 10 his ability"
The Senator added that attempts to
eyade paying the war taxes would be
made only by the few persons "to whom
war means nothing more than golden
opportunity TO profteer on necessities"
Of the liquor section Senator Sim
mons said the Senate committee &C
cepted practically all the House rates
imposed on intoxicating beverages and
that changes made we're due to the
passage Of the food control bill and
the necessity for raising a larger
amount Of money through taxation.
Undoubtedly the prohibition of the
manufacture Of spirits for beverage
purposes" he said, land the comman-
deering powers of the President will
give 70 the owners Of the stock Of spir
It's now in bond and in stock practi-
cal monopoly Of the market, and prices
will be greatly increased"
The higher tax on beer and wines,
he said, was deemed necessary because
there would be an enlarged market for
them. Senator Simmons declared that
the farmers were willing to bear their
share of the war taxes and that no
request for exemption from the pro
visions Of the bill had reached him
from them. He told the Senate that
the farmers had received returns for
their products on the average beyond
their most optimistic dreams, and that
they would continue TO reap a splendid
net return Under the prevailing prices.
Senator McCumbcr had planned 20
discuss the bill, but as Senator Sim
mons did not conclude until late he
postponed his speech until Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
President Plans
Fight for Power
To Fix Prices
VIII Rely on big Stick" if
Industries Oppose
Policy
Present. Law Weak
wilson May Seek EH'r" LeS''-
lation if Producers
Resist

VssHINGToN, Aug. ll'-PTe'iden'
rlsn has taken the war pF,'e-nH'n g
w. -, largely into his own hands. it
~ and is to-day engaged in a
"a, o. it while cruising on the Presi-
' 80, Yacht Mayfower in Chesapeake
ay. ,,....s,.o5
ding is powers to enforce all the
..i,l.s which the President enunei-
"a IN his recent statement on the
,.si,., Of prOfteering, especially II
-..gf,e,urers should challenge openly
!. governments policy.
n. Bethlehem Steel COmpany's de-
5.l,b,,it has thrown down the gaunt-
!, 70 the government was not accepted
~. a, entirely removing the posi-
,a;.v that either that company or some
.1., within a brief time would make
-. Test Of the governments powers.
:. meet such a possibility the Presi-
a.. il said 10 be relying very largely
!. he power Of the big stick"
Vitb the law admittedly weak with
..,,.,, 10 the matter Of Selling sup
~, FOR the Allies at the same price
4, government can fix under certain
,,,,ions of the recent laws, let alone
s,isg priees for the public, the Presi-
!,,t Is said TO be counting on the ef-
h, OF open statements TO the people,
,-iIsr 10 that which he issued recent
I, for bringing any recalcitrants to
.,,r, II this fails additional legisla-
IAN /, 20 be asked of Congress to re-
-sys al uncertainty.
4 stem in this direction has already
,.,r taken. Senator Pomerene, who ls
.i,,s 10 the President, has introduced
h I'm expressly giving the President
aver during the war to FIX prices on
4 steel, iron, iron ore and their prod
i-,ts whether for war purposes or not.
IA Bill would declare all such indus
re, 10 be war industries, and as such
v:thir the absolute control OF the
p,..iSspt for the period Of the war,
4, government TO fix all prices, even
ior private purchase.
4 is believed that this bill was in
.-o5uesd by Senator Pomerene as a
,srt Of anchor to windward, and this
I'M be enlarged and given executive
,rproyal within a short time If the
circumstances make it necessary.
The entire question now is whether
Ne government has power TO fix prices
'or the Allies and for the public. As
70 me right 10 fix prices on government
war supplies there is no dispute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
BEDS and BEDDING

Brass Beds, with Pinch posts, seven l.
in. filler rods and square top rods. All
sizes. regularly 2750, 20.50
Enamelled Iron Bungalow Beds, with
Pinch square posts and 1-inch square filler
rods. regularly l4.Oo, ll.OO
Upholstered Box Springs, with roll edge;
80 spirals. regularly 35OO, $500
French Box Springs, with 72 spirals.
regularly $500, 1900
Woven Wire Springs,-double woven
with heavy rope edge. regularly 1000, $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Lieutenant Phillips to Marry

Miss Genevieve Leland Sanford,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Bay
lies Sanford, of 35 East Thirtieth
Street, will be married TO Lieutenant
William F. Phillips, U. S. A., son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic d. Phillips, of
40 Park Avenue. on Saturday after
noon next st the BywAys. the coun-
try home Of Mr.. and Mrs Sanford. at
Lawrence, Long Island. The brides
only attendant will be her sister, Mrs.
Henry Lawrence Bogert- jr. Lieutenant
Phillips 10 pas @ PnksasetA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Charles c. Carlton

Charles {. Carlton, formerly news
paper correspondent, died Saturday at
the home Of his sister, Mrs. +: {. Nc
Keen, on Lawrence Boulevard, Bayside.
He was born In Terrc Haute, mo-
where his family was prominent. Early
in life he took up newspaper work and
in 1897 was sent 90 Washington as
correspondent for "The San Francisco
CALI In 1907 he was sent 10 this city
as correspondent for the same paper,
and retired two years ago.
He is survived by three sisters, Mrs.
McKeon. Of Bayside. and Mrs. X. d.:
Strong and Mrs. Bruce Bemcnt,. or
Terre Hautc Funeral services will be
held Monday afternoon and interment
will be at Tcrro Hautc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Belgian Exile Longs
For Family at Home
Escaped Here from Antwerp;
Sends Money to Wife by
UNDERGROUND Railway"

Jules Penes, thirty-two years old, a
Belgian, is in New York, after escaping
from Antwerp under the rear seat OF a
hack several months ago. He later
sailed three times back and forth
across the Atlantic.
Jules left a pretty. dark-haired wife
and two boys, four and FIVE years old.
because there was not sufficient for the
whole family TO eat, and TO remain
was only inviting starvation.
From New York he sends every month
.wo-thirds of his earnings 70 his little
family across the seas by the under
ground wireless" and receives IN re-
turn a thousand love messages.
Were you not afraid 20 leave your
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Idlers Watch 2 Boys Drown

PLYMOUTH, Mass, Aug. lis Sew
eral persons on the shore Of Wcnham
Pond watched three boys apparently
enjoying a swimming and diving frolic
about an old boat yesterday and dis.
covered too late. that two OF the boys
were helpless The two, Angus Park
sr and Norman storey, were drowned.
NorrnAn's brother Paul was rescued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
O'Connor Blames
Berlin for Death
Of Armenians
Could Have Prevented Mas.
sacres by Turks, Says
Irish Nationalist

CHAUTAUQUA n. Y, Aug. lit. P.
O'Connor, NJ. P, the Irish Nationalist
leader, in an address on the Armenian
situation here this afternoon, told Of
Germany's responsibility for the
slaughter of thousands in Armenia.
~ am content" he said, ITO have the
merits and the aims Of the two sets Of
belligerents tested by this case. For
it is one of the most lamentable facts
in this whole tragic story that the
German rulers nave played terrible
part in these massacres-I say rulers
deliberately, for we have many Ger
mans earnestly interested in the fate
of the Allies 81 have met one Of them
at various Armenian conferences, Dr..
Leipsus.
"Thcre was a German consul in
nearly every single one Of the grea,
Armenian settlements where the mas
sacres took place. The wires were
open as we know between the Ar
menian settlements and Constantine
pie, for the massacres were ordered by
telegram from the government in Con-
stantinople.
Wires to Berlin Open
"If the wires were open between
Armenia and Constantinople, they were
open between Armenia and Berlin,
For generation the voice of Ber-
lin has been omnipotent in CONSTANT
nople. At the very moment the troops
Of Germany and Turkey were fighting
- I l.. - ~ 81
that Berlin had only TO say a word
and the massacres would not have be-
gun, and even if they had begun would
not word have brought them to an
immediate end? For these reasons ]
feel entitled to say that the guilt Of
these hideous massacres lies at the
door Of the German as well as Of the
Turkish authorities.
"If ] needed further proof of this
fact | would point to the action Of the
representatives of Germany; to Wan
genheim refusing your ambassador
Mr.. Morgenthau's, appeal for interven-
ton; 10 Count Bernstorf's attempt at
Washington to deny the massacre; 10
the statements Of Bethmann-Hollweg,
Zimmerman and other German Off
Gals in Berlin. which. If they did not
Justify, at least cXtenuated this hor-
rible, gigantic, unsurpassed crime
against humanity.
Feels He Is On Right Side
"And having that conviction how
can I, how can any man who loves liz
erty, hates oppression, loathes cruelty
and massacre-how can help feeling
that am on the right side when
feel myself in hostility TO the present
regime in Germany? How can I look
for hope for the Armenians. except in
the defeat Of both Turkey and Turkeys
ally, the militarist party in Berlin?
For these reasons rejoice that your
great country has entered the war, has
made the wise and the just and the
hnmnnn choice in the war;"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Curb on Rail Rates

i,s .ht,iiNGTOS. Aug. lin accord.
sss. ..e ne new Law Increasing the
ssl.. up Of the Interstate Com
y ...yiaahiision from seven 20 nine
"a, s.'.,.''ion today notified all rail
a.4s a, applications for increasing
= s, =. ere, without prior approval OF
s,a L,hiation must be discontinued
,ssaFy I, 1921.
4 .sgYsf closes the door 20 the NJ.
sss,s. llh1msTsble minor rate IN.
VA. ~ conducted in the past. an.
NJ "@initsion shall approve them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Public Markets for Boston

BOSTON, Aug. 1l.-Six public mar
kets will be opened next week on land
owned by the city. Garden produce In
the suburbs will In this way reach
consumers At moderate prices. Public
markets IN other cities OF this state
have proved successful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12

Floor Lamps, finished in Antique Ivory
or White Enamel; fluted column and
heavy base; two lights 22-inch cretonne
shade. 1875
Boudoir Lamps finished in Antique Ivory
or White Enamel with 10-inch cretonne
shade. LOB
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Important Offerings
ELECTRIC LAMPS

Table Lamps in Antique Ivory Enamel
finish; % inches high; with 18-inch Gre
tonne shade. 3.75
Table Lamps in Antique Ivory Enamel
finish; heavy base; gracefully shaped; two
lights; 1S-inch cretonne shade. SOS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
August Sale
BED COVERINGS
Decidedly Reduced

White Blankets:
single bed size pr. 3.25, $50 and 600
formerly 400, 500, 7.50
double bed size. pr. $50, 500 and {. so
formerly AIS, $50, 800
Gray Blankets
single bed size. . . formerly SIS, pr $50
double bed size. formerly 700, pr. $50
200 pairs Plaid Blankets. -. pair $50
formerly 475
Figured Silkoline Comfortables,-co
filled. formerly 2.25, each / .65
Figured Silkoline Comfortables,-cotto
filled; plain borders .......... each 100
formerly ESQ
Figured Silk Null Comfortables with
plain borders; cotton filled. -. each 3.95
formerly Ats
Crochet Bed Spreads, hemmed, each LIS
formerly 1.65
Marseilles Bed Spreads, satin finish;
hemmed. formerly 1926, each 2.45
Marseilles Bed Spreads, satin finish; seal
loped. formerly 0.OO, each $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
LIBRARY FURNITURE

Queen Anne Model Sofas, with cane back
and arms; loose cushions and pillows COW
cred in Damask. regularly $500, 1880
Overstuffed Colonial Model Sofas, uphol-
stored in Tapestry; outside backs covered
in same material. regularly 1000, 1850
Velour Armchairs and Rockers with
loose cushions. regularly $500, 27.00
Post Colonial Wing Chairs covered in
Tapestry. regularly $500, 1875
Solid Mahogany Library Tables, $3.50
regularly $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
James McCreery & Co:
sth Avenue ON MONDAY TUESDAY 34th Street
August Sale
HOUSEHOLD & DECORATIVE LINENS
At Reductions Of 2O4 to 40R

The fact that obanab such reductions when market price
M advancing suggests the advantage of purchasing during this great
Linen anask
The Irish standard., 1917-02-10
Cong. Smith Gives
Eloq uent Address
On Abe Lincoln
Continued from page ~

of his country and his countrymen.
For some time he had been laying
plans by which the States could be re-
united. and the brave men who had
fought on both sides of the mighty
struggle could live in peace and happi-
ness ever after. Events followed each
other in quick succession. The great
President did not have an opportunity
to impart to his associates his plans
of reconstruction before he was re-
moved from this earth by an assas.
sins bullet, and the earthly career of
the "best-loved man that ever trod
this continent was translated by a
bloody martyrdom to his crown of
glory"
Though the soul of Lincoln had re.
turned to its God as white as it came,
1t left behind grief-stricken Nation
a Nation in tears. He had won for
himself a place in the hearts of his
countrymen that will endure until the
end Of time. While we love our great
benefactor as an individual he loved
US as individuals and collectively. The
secret of his remarkable life was his
intense love not only of man and man.
kind but Of all nature. He was 90
constituted that he grieved At the
pains and rejoieed q the pleasures Of
The Irish standard., 1917-02-10
STATUE OF ROBERT EMMETT TO
BE PRESENTED TO NATIONAL
GALLERY OF ART IN WASH.
INGToN.

A statue of Robert Emmett, the
Irish patriot, will be presented on
March 9Th, Immediately following the
Inauguration, to the National Gallery,
and will be given place in the ro-
tunda of the National Museum, at
Washington. The project thus to
honor Emmett had its inception about
four years ago, at which time the
officials of the National Gallery grant
ed space to it in the National Mu-
scum. It will be presented to the gov
eminent as a tribute on behalf of the
American citizens of the Irish race in
America. The presentation exercises
will be held in the Museum.
The statue is the work of Jerome
Conner, sculptor, and represents En-.
met in the dress of his time, standing
with shoulders back and face up-
turned, pleading, as it were, for the
cause for which he died. It is a
spirited work, strongly modelled and
SNPA O0SAVOs Au0 Il6ut uduU IL 0AC0uu-
ed, palm upward, as in an attitude of
entreaty, the left hand and arm are
tense, the fingers knotted.
Mr.. Conner was fortunate in secur.
ing permission from DIR. Thos. Adds
Emmett, granddaughter of Robert En-.
met, to use the original death mask,
made by DIR. Petris by the light of a
lantern in a graveyard in Dublin a
few hours after Emmet's execution
The work was done in DR.. Emmet's
own library. 1t was the sculptor's
desire and intention to represent EN-
met as he is in memory to the Irish
people, and at the same time to sug
gest in the statue the romantic, rebel
lious and self-sacrificing spirit of the
race, while incorporating in pose and
expression the feeling of tragedy, to
gether with the spirit of youth. In
The Irish standard., 1917-02-10
TO REFUSE GIRLS COMMUNION.
Archbishop Bruchesi Instructs Priests
To Refuse Eucharist To Immod-
estly Dressed Women.

In pastoral letter read recently in
all the Catholic churches in Montreal,
Canada, Archbishop Bruchesi an
nounced that henceforth women or
girls who appear in church in low
neck dresses, or in other similar at
tire, will be refused the Sacrament
of the Holy Eucharist.
every woman who prides herself on
being true Christian" says the let
ter, has but to listen to the prompt
ings of modesty, inspired by her own
conscience. We do not fail in the ETH
quette that obtains in our visits to
friends or distinguished people who
have invited us. Let us then scrup-
ulously and religiously observe the ETH
quette of the House of God.'
The Irish standard., 1917-02-10
GERMAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL
LY STATES THAT IRELAND
AND INDIA SHOULD NOW
OBTAIN THEIR FREE
DOM.

Washington, D. c., February 1, 1917.
In the most important message
transmitted to the United States the
German government puts itself on rec
ord as recognizing the principle that
ireland and India, which do not en-
joy the benefits of political independ-
ence, should now obtain their free
dom"
The twenty-mile zone along the
coast of the allied countries includes
Ireland, which students of Irish eco
nomic conditions will regard as a
measure Of great safety to the Irish
people in assisting them to save their
food from the demands of England.
The short potato crop and the export
ing of potatoes, cattle and lamb has
threatened the country with fright
full famine, the worst Of which disas-
ter was threatened in March.
DR.. Thomas Adds Emmett, the noted
authority on Irish industries and agri-
culture, advises the people of Ireland
in this war to act as follows: ITO
plant every portion Of land they have
access to and gain the largest har-
vest, not to feed England, but to be
retained with the utmost vigilance for
home consumption. No price should
tempt the people to part with the
food within their reach by exporting
it. The first struggle for independ-
ence should be made on this issue and
will simply be one of life and death.
With this war and the great demand
for food, Ireland, without this precau.
tion." says DR.. Emmett, lis doomed
to suffer from q famine which may
easily exterminate the race. At no
time has the future Of Ireland been
In greater danger than at the present"
The Irish standard., 1917-02-10

accomplishing this, artists who have
viewed the statue, say he has been
successful.
Mr.. Conner is a native of ireland,
but has resided in this country for a
good many years. He is member of
the Society of Washington Artists.