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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
An. Unjust Imputation

One of the correspondents with the Brit
ish armies in France makes the extraordi-
nary allegation that in the course of their
retirement "the Germans are adopting the
full cruelty of wars malignancy.' This
misconception is apparently founded on
discovery in certain abandoned villages
where an analysis of the water showed it
to be loaded with arsenic-a circumstance
from which the surprising conclusion is
drawn that the wells had been poisoned.
General Botha made a like accusation
against the Germans in Southwest Africa,
an accusation dismissed without hesitation
by the Germans of New York as a British
lie. Fundamentally, they were right, as
usual though they made the mistake Of
assuming that the Germans could not have
been guilty Of tampering with the wells.
I'm point of fact, the Germans had tam
pered with the wells, but with purpose
deliberately misrepresented by their false
and untruthful enemies.
The facts are simple. When Swakop-
mund was occupied by the Union forces
it was found that there was something
wrong with the water, and General Botha
promptly forwarded formal protest to
the German commander charging him
with poisoning the wells, in gross violation
of recognized usage in war. The German
was naturally nettled at so cruel an ac-
cusat;on but replied with exemplary cour-
tesy that his esteemed foe was in error;
that in reality he had merely caused few
bags Of salt to be placed in the wells, his
sole purpose being to prevent potable water
from falling into the hands of the enemy.
Botha, fortified with an analysis of the
water, pointed out that it contained con-
siderable quantity Of arsenic, whereupon
the German, unable to maintain his first
line Of defence, proceeded patiently and
laboriously TO explain that in point of fact
arsenic was incomparably superior TO
sodium chloride for the particular purpose
the Germans had in mind. He went on
to argue, however, that nothing could be
more mistaken than 10 suppose they were
guided by inhuman motives. Their sole
endeavor was by all legitimate means to
hamper their pursuers, and TO this end
they had found it expedient to place as
many difficulties as possible in the way.
The so-called poisoning Of wells is there
fore only another illustration Of German
science and German foresight and German
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21

thoroughness. The use of table salt
proved TO be unsatisfactory, and, thanks
to the genius of German chemists, some
thing better was discovered in due time.
1--WE tried kopper-dip," wrote the German
officer. with German frankness, land we
found that by using this material any
enemy occupying the town would for some
time have to rely on water brought from
elsewhere"
In short, what English and French writ
ers speak of coarsely as poisoning Is
really, as the German commander IN
Southwest Africa expressly insisted, moth
ing more than "effecting a change in the
natural condition Of the water"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
White Rabbits

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The word "pacifst' as designation
is not very satisfactory, and in the United
States such an expression as conscientious
objector" never can take root. There is, how
ever slang expression, borrowed from
George AIDE. which seems to fill the bill ex-
actly. What could be better than white
rabbit?
Please note the accuracy with which the
expression fits the object The breed is never
very plentiful. It is quite harmless. Has
many admirable qualities. 1t is generally re-
garded with favor and only occasionally gets
itself into trouble.
Like everything else, it may find itself out
of place. For example. it is most unsuitable
for the Presidents Cabinet to harbor the
white rabbit. The War and Navy depart
ments can have small use for it. 1t ought
rot to be permitted to play about the halls
of Congress.
The whiteness of its coat betokens high
ideals. The speed with which it can run sug-
gests its sole idea with respect to safety.
The Middle West seems TO be the natural
habitat OF tho white rabbit. and here also
one should be careful to distinguish the real
thing from the far more numerous breed OF
rodents which at present are clad in the skin
Of the white rabbit while they plot treason.
Let US drop the unwieldy conscientious
objector" and the opprobrium suggested by
the word "pacifst' as applied to this gentle
creature and bestow upon it name suited
to its character.
CHARLES +. MANIERRE.
Now York March 10 1917
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
Automobiles Wanted for Defence

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir; There is urgent need of automobiles
in the work of the women's committee of
the Mayors Committee on National Defence,
and we should appreciate it very deeply if
We would be permitted to use your columns
in making an appeal for care.
We should like to ask the women who
have cars available for this work to send
their names and addresses with the days
and hours their cars would be at our service
to me at these headquarters at their earliest
possible convenience
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
For the Women's Committee, Automobile
Section.
Mayors Committee on National Defence. so
East Forty-second Street, New York,
March 10, 1917
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
The So-Called Irish Patriot

III. &. Wells IN The London Nation
What is the good of pretending that the OK
IRENE Irish patriot" is an equivalent and
parallel Of the English or American Liberal
He is narrower and intenser than any English
Tory. He is the most Anticipated bgot in
Western Europe. lie will be the natural ally
Of the Tory in delaying our social and eco
nomic reconstruction after the war He will
play into the hands of the Tories by threaten
ing an outbreak and providing the DOGGY of
excuse for a mlitarist reaction in England.
1t is time we faced the truth of that No rea-
son in that why we should not do justice to
ireland, but excellent reason for bearing in
mind that these bright green young people
from across the Channel are something quite
different from ourselves in training and ira
dition. and are absolutely set against help
ing US.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
The Disease Of Pacihsm

To the Editor OF the Tribune.
Sir: In answer to Charles S. Bryans in
quiry this morning. what is the matter
with the Administration with which we are
to be hampered for another four years. We
can unhesitatingly respond: "Pacifism.' |
have recently heard paciiism described as a
mental disease, whose poison is insidious;
the patient sinks into lethargic state, from
which there is no awakening. II this defini-
ton is correct, has not the time come when
it should be made plain to Mr.. Wilson that
his pacifist Secretaries of War and the Navy
will not do? Try as he may TO overcome
his prejudices, bred-in-the-bone pacifst
cannot (and il is not logical TO expect him
to) give his olehearted energy to prepare
ton for war. Messrs. Daniels and Baker may
be very estimable and capable gentlemen, but
their vocations do not lie in the direction Of
adequately preparing our nation to defend
it's honor and its possessions.
MADELEINE B. GRIFFIN.
New York. March H. 1917
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
MIR. Gouverneur Morris S Letter

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Thank God that there still exist such
Americans as Gouverneur Morris and such
editors as The Tribune's, men capable Of
voicing such opinions as those in Mr.. Nor
rs's letter TO n friend, published in your
paper to-day! Could any American with red
blood in his or her veins fail to agree with
every word in IL? More power to The Trib-
une! Long may it exist and do credit TO its
American ancestry! JANE VI. BENNETT
BROOKLYN, March 16, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-21
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Mall Matter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
THE ;;@COME-BACK"

The "FCome-baek' man was really
never down and out. His weakened con-
dition because of over work, lack of
exercise, improper eating and living de-
mands stimulation TO satisfy the cry
for health giving appetite and the
refreshing sleep esential to strength.
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the National Remedy of Holland, win
do the work. They are wonderful
Three of these capsules each day will
put man on his feet before he knows
IL; whether his trouble comes from
uric acid poisoning, the kidneys, gray,
el or stone in the bladder, stomach de
rangement or other ailments that befall
the over-zealous American. Don't wait
until you are entirely down and out,
but take them today. Your druggist
will gladly refund your money if they
do not help You. Accept no substitutes.
Look for the name GOLD MEDAL on
every box Three sizes. They are the
pure, original, imported Haarlem Oil
Capsules.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
French Are Successful.

Paris, Aug. 16.-Attacking in concert
with the British, French troops today
attained all detectives in strong as
sault against the German lines in Flan-
ders.
In one section an entire trench sys-
tenn was captured on kilometer front
Four German counter attacks were
thrown back and the French held all
their guns.
"After violent and minute artillery
preparation the French launched an at
tack at daybreak in conjunction with
the British right" the war office an
nounced.
"Our infantry irresistibly rushed the
enemy positions on both sides of the
-Divmude road and carried
all objeetives.
"Crossing the Steensbeck the French
progressed with the British to the right
bank. South of Allies we vigorously at
tackled ON kilometer front and carried
a solid trench system. We easily threw
back four German counter attacks, tax
ing 100 prisoners, including an Off
cer."
Near Hurtbise the French advanced,
taking some prisoners, the statement
continued. Artillery was active on both
banks of the Meuse. A successful raid
was carried out at Louvjont.
Despite bad weather French aviators
took an active part in the offensive, ac-
companying the infantry, flying low
and raking the enemy with their fire.
During the night and morning enemy
eneampments at Houlthulst forest, Lieh-
terwilde Station, Allies and Hurtebise
were bombarded by French ayiators.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16

to the east and north of Ypres, where
bitter fighting took place in the first
recent assault in Flanders.
The Canadians today still held the
positions dominating Lens, which were
taken yesterday, despite strong German
fcounter attacks during the night.
Attempts Of the Germans to regain
Hill 70 and other important positions
continued the night, Haig reported, but
all were repulsed.
Details Of yesterdays fighting at
Lens show that extremely heavy losses
were suffered by the Germans while
the British casualties were comparative
ly light.
At least one entire enemy division
was practically wiped out in the coun-
ter attacks launched by the Germans,
The Fourth guards division was caught
in the midst of deadly Canadian fire
and was practically annihilated.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16

dcIuidu L4Ntolon GCobAOyOOs
The division was literally cut and
blasted by the machine gun and artil-
lery fire from the field of battle. What
was left of the division was captured
Over this field of death, which
broadened today to the Ypres region
the keenest war fare is in progress in
the air. The German airmen have been
ordered to get the range of the British
guns, and give it to their own artillery
or die in the attempt. As result OF
these orders, the German airmen have
been flying over the British lines at
unusually low elevations. The Canadians
and British have been equally daring
They charge the German machines at
their very appearance, and while the
conflicts are raging ON the earth, Others
for control of the air are in progress
above.
Field Marshal Haig is now keeping
Crown Prince Rupprecht guessing. With
the attacks he has made in the last
twenty four hours, he has shifted about
as would boxer in the ring, wearing
down his opponent and worrying him
first by playing for the head, feinting
and shifting to the body.
The enemy is still desperately cling
ing to Lens. The Canadians completely
dominate the coal city and every move
of the Germans there costs them heav-
lily. After the repeated counter attacks
Of last night, during which picked Ger
man troops were slaughtered, it was
apparent that Prince Ruppreeht's s men
were utterly discouraged and the at
taeks were broken off.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
tE1
BY ALINE THOMPSON

Mr.. AND MRS. CURTIS B. CROSS
l1N and Mr.. Cross mother, Mrs. E
G. Cross, are back from a sever
al days stay at Agate Beach and Sea
Rocks. They motored home early in the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill B. Moores OF
Portland, who have been passing a few
days in Salem and were also week end
guests of the Karl Steiwers, out JEFF
ferson way, motored home early in the
week.
Visiting the J. A. Churchill family
over the week end were Lieutenant H.
ii. Taylor, who was en- route from San
Francisco to his home in Boston, Mass,
on furlough; Mrs. j. w. Kruse of Co
lumbus, South Carolina, Mrs. G. A.
johnson and her small son Billy, of
The Dalles, and Miss Grace Davis of
Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. E. GRADER have re-
turned from fortnight IS stay at Sea-
side.
The marriage of Miss Mary Tolman
70 Ulenn Day OF HOrlanu was solemn
lied in that city on Wednesday, August
the eighth.
After short honeymoon at Long
Beach, Wash, Mr.. and Mrs. Day will
be at home to their friends on 124S E,
Main street, Portland.
Miss Tolman is the daughter of Mrs.
Jennie Tolman of Bellevue street, and
like her husband has until now, made
her home here since childhood.
Mr.. Day who is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs A. e. Day of East Center street,
is shipping clerk for the Yale Laundry
Co. of Portland
Miss Gladys Campbell who has been
visiting her brother, R. H. Campbell,
the Salem manager for the Standard
Oil company, for a couple of weeks,
left this morning for her home in Ber-
kelley, California.
Guests at the home of Mrs. H. F.
Smith last week end were Mrs. M. A.
Lowe and Mrs. E. R. McGee of Port
land.
Spending this week with Mrs. Smith
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16

Is her niece, Miss Rosalind Gilmore, of
Portland.
Accompanied by Mrs. w. L. Marrs
and two children of Seattle, Wash.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Daue lett Tuesday
for two weeks stay at Newport.
Friends of Mrs. E. E. Colony will be
glad to know that she is eonvalescing
at her home on Nor... Twenty-first
street, after an illness of several weeks
Miss Mary Elizabeth Bayne, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Bayne, left
yesterday for Agate Beach for few
days outing.
Mrs. A. f. Marcus and her daughter
are visiting relatives in Portland, en-
route to the Tillamook resorts where
they expect to remain indefinitely.
Miss Orletta Kraus of Aurora has
returned home after several days
visit with Mrs. Robert B. Hendricks
and other relatives.
Miss Emma Jane Garbade who has
been the guest of Mrs. James 7. Chin
mock for several days, has returned to
her home in Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver C. Locke are
expected home today from a two weeks
sojourn at Seal Rocks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zadoc ]. Riggs, who
have been away for two or three days
on motor trip to Tillamook, came
home last night.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank w. Durbin are
plannin~ to join the summer colony at
Neskowin in few days and will be
away for week or so.
Mrs. Alma J. Ferguson of Chicago,
who has been passing several days in
Salem as the guest of her son, W. M.
Perdy, left last night for Boston, Mass
to attend the Grand Army convention,
which convenes there Monday.
From Boston Mrs. Ferguson will re-
turn home.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
Allies Will Reject Them
By John Hearley

Rome, Aug. 49, = Pope Benedict Is
peace proposals are certain to be re-
iected by the allies, in the view Of the
Italian press.
Unanimous opinion was expressed to-
day that his holiness has failed to in
clude any of the principal points for
which the entente powers are fighting.
"The papal initiative is doomed to
failure because it aims at saving the
oligarchy of the central powers, the
Messagero asserts today.
"There is nothing to indicate that
the entente is prepared to accept the
pope's proposal, +" says the Tribuna
"The optimism of paeifists was prob
ably premature.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16

I He will doubtless point this fact out
anew in replying to the pope and will
east upon Germany's government, the
burden of responsibility for inhuman
practices and Unsuitable greed.
| The impression that Austrian influ-
ences has worked on the pope was rath-
er dissipated today by the publication
| of the peace message wherein Bene-
dict DECLARED he was ''solely impelled
by sentiment of our supreme duty''
and not by the suggestions or inter
ests of any of the beligerents.' -
Germany to Bear Nothing
Among diplomats here, however,
there was some resentment of the popes
proposal to allow Germany to return
to her undespoiled nation, while the
French and others must repair grave
damages without adequate compensa-
tion. The allied contention is that the
kaiser should have further retribution
visited on him. Vigorous exception is
taken to the pope's placing all the war
ring nations on an equal footing, in
view of Germany's violations of law
and atrocities committed on civil pop
ulations.
On the other hand, the common peo.
plt NuO uO tiiC lighting anu hoA pug gliS
the world over will doubtless give
more thought to peace than heretofore,
since the offer came from such an in
fluential source as the pope, with a
devoted following of millions,
The government stated today it is
going ahead with war preparations as
vigorously as before. This determina-
tion, coupled with the proposed refusal
ef the appeal is likely to have the psy-
Geological effect in Germany of strik-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
Canadians Hold Gains.

London, Aug. l6.-FieId Marshal
Haig struck again today, this time in
Belgium north Of Ypres.
At 4:45 this morning the British and
French attacked ON a wide front. Heavy
fighting was reported but progress was
being made at all points in spite OF
stubborn resistance by the enemy, the
British commander stated.
The attack was on the line running
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
The Stumbling Block

Pope Benediet's suggestions for re-
ciprocal armament, future arbitration
to ensure peace and freedom of the
seas met with approval here. They
square with President Wilson S views.
But the big stumbling block was his
advocacy of return to the territorial
status before the war with negotiations
over such disputed lands as Alsoee-
Lorraine and Italia Irredenta.
This idea, President Wilson has said,
cannot be accepted
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
sacnnd Rattle Ragnn.

Berlin, Via London. Aug. ia see
ond great battle has broken forth in
Flanders the war office announced TO-
day.
According to British orders which
were found their. objective was Ven
din LEVEL, four hlometers behind the
German front, it was stated.
The British made small gain in
fresh attacks which were repeated
eleven times, the statement continued.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
Airplanes KIN q.

Rome, Aug. 16.-Feur persons were
killed and twenty seven injured when
Austrian airplanes raided Venice Tues
day. A hospital was struck by bombs
from one machine and two of the pa
tients killed and 81 injured.
Several of the raiding planes are re-
ported to have been brought down. It.
allan airplaRes and destroyers fought
off the raiders.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
Think peutscn1and captured.

Washington, aug. 16.-That the Ger
had been capturedre0Oo.4-a -aaY daetaoin
man freighter submarine Deutschland
had been captured and not converted
into war submarine as rumored from
Copenhagen, was the opinion of navy
men today The department had no of
ficial information however.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16

Langemarek is little over five miles
northeast of Ypres on the road leading
TO Poeleappelle and just across the
Steenbeek river. 1t is little over four
miles east of Bixschoote.
1t is probable that both French and
British troops took part in the attack
which resulted in capture of the town.
The French have been holding por-
tion of the line in this region.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
Germans Take Prisoners.

Berlin, Via London, Aug. l6.-Num-
erous Russian and Rumanian attacks
were reported by the war office today
along the Sereth river. All were driven
back and $500 prisoners, 16 guns and
fifty machine guns were captured, it
was stated,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
AMERICA CANNOT
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government shorn of schreeklichkeit.
That this government will reject the
pope's proffer is now regarded GER
tain. Germany's rulers win probably
revive the old claim that the hand Of
every nation is against her people for
conquest. But if President Wilson fol,
lows the course his advisers say he will,
he will nullify that claim.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
Stated Germany's Terms

Amsterdam, Aug. 16.-Pope Benedict
has Germany's peace terms, according
to a prominent politician quoted by
the Lokal Anzeiger today. who declares
he has surely informed Germany's enc
mics of them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
rake 1900 Prisoners.

London, Aug. 16.-Field Marshal
Haig's troops captured Langemarek at
noon today. Premier oyd-George an
nouneed in the house of commons.
Twelve hundred prisoners and five
guns were captured.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
WILL ASK PRESIDENT
Continued from Page One.)
coal nrice determination. >,

coal price determination.
Twelve investigators of the federal
trade commission were said to be in
Chicago today making a survey of the
books of companies representing 26
mines in an effort to ascertain just
prce for coal. This statement was made
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16

The storming waves collapsed under the
German fire, it was cIafmed.
"South of Hulluch and to the west
of Lens all attacks were repulsed with
extremely heavy losses,'' the statement
declared.
"Along Chemin Des Danes front
French attacks were in vain and at the
cost of much bloodshed." +"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16

Your health balance is more impor-
tant than your bank balance.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16

ling new despair to an already suffering
Ipopulotion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
by an official of the Illinois coal oper-

by an official of the Illinois coal oper-
ators association.
Attorney General MCGEE of Ohio de-
clared today that Ohio operators were
getting $3.50 for the mine mouth coal
that cost them on the average of $1.9O
to So a ton to produce. He proposed that
the conference here appoint commit
tee to include the three governors here
to go before the federal trade commits
sion in Washington Iii an effort to get
immediate action in reduction of prices.
"That reformed yegg is true toalris
instinct, at any rate"
Glow so9'
"Why, now he's trying to break into
society. Puck.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16
BRITISH TROOPS
German Division Destroyed.
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let loose. The ranks of the Germans
were shattered
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank w. Durbin are
plannin~ to join the summer colony at
Neskowin in few days and will be
away for week or so.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-16

Guests at the home of Mrs. H. P.
Smith last week end were Mrs. M. A
Lowe and Mrs E. R. McGee of Port
land.
Spending this week with Mrs. Smith