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New-York tribune., 1917-06-08
In Fairness
? OF The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Mr.. Hearsts attitude toward Canada
may perhaps be explained b. the fact that
Canada has excluded from her borders all
the Hearst publications, except one or two
monthly magazines. and has made it an of
fence to have Hearst newspaper in ones
possession in that country.
This step was taken by the Canadian gov
eminent not merely because Of the pro Ger.
man policy Of the Hearst papers, as it was
until recently since the war began. but be-
cause Mr. Hearst had made his papers We
hicles of many false reports about the war
His correspondents in England and France
after repeated warnings. were finally excluded
from those countries. and the facilities OF the
mails. cables and wireless were denied TO all
Hearst newspapers.
But that in no way diminished the flow Of
special dispatches" from the front 20 the
Hearst newspapers and news services.
These facts, added TO the singing rebuke
which the Canadian people administered TO
Mr.. Hearst in 1911. when he tried to influence
the result OF the reciprocity campaign. may
to some extent account for his hostility 10
that country, though doubtless his readers are
not familiar with his motives.
JOHN P. MCCONNELL.
New York. June S. 1917
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08
Standardized Navigators
Their Capacity Doubted by an Officer
MANY Years at Sea
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: The article printed in many OF the
leading newspapers of June 5. intimating to
the public a brilliant scheme BY which naNi-
eating officers will be made TO order for the
coming new merchant marine Of America
will have, feel, given an unparalleled snocS
TO the members OF the nautical profession at
large.
One may CLEAN from this article that the
merchant sailor is now non-existent, and
that mere knowledge OF figures and the
rudiments of seamanship IN theory is all that
is and will be required in the near future TO
overcome the difficulties and dangers OF the
high seas. especially the complicated naviga-
tion Of the war zone.
The public generally may not know thst
it takes the merchant captain Of to-day years
of hard work and patient study before he can
climb to the top rung OF his profession and
yet the Federal Shipping Board proposes TO
graduate licensed watch officers in the short
space of two months from practically land
lubber" material
What is 10 De the status of these stand
ardized navgators," which are to be turned
out with the rapdity OF Ford cars, with the
real article? Can any ore imagine man
Il
which is in the blood when boy. but as
suredly cannot be found in the veins Of the
middle aged?
The standard maintained BY the lnterna-
tional Mercantile Marine Company for its
commanders. senior and junior oHhcers is
such that the scheme outlined belittles the
profession The |. VI. NJ. Co. requires that
senior watch officers hold an unlimited mas
ter's license in the fast mail ships. II IS the
practice in these transatlantic liners that the
ship be "lined up" every four hours by OBJ
servation when possible, day and night and
owing to the requirement that the senior
officer must not leave the bridge during his
watch it devoves on the junior officers to
work up" solar and stellar observations
taken by the seniors. VIII these graduates,
therefore, be prepared TO maintain this
standing? The question of passing the theo-
retical examination and the actual practice
at sea are as far apart as the poles, and II
can hardly be expected that the real mer-
chant officer will act the part OF schoolmas-
ter TO these "landlubber" officers in embryo.
The writer holds an American master mar
iner's unlimited license and numerous first
class pilot licenses, and is at present senior
watch officer on one of the largest American
liners engaged in the transatlantic war zone
route; therefore he knows whereof he writes.
The years he has spent acquiring the
knowledge of seamarship IN square rugged
vessels and steamers. his graduation through
the rating of junior officer 10 attain his
present position, will therefore be considered
as time lost. because he will be rated with
these standardized officers whose licenses will
give them exactly the same privileges and
remuneration as they do to the man who has
worked hard and patiently for years.
"NEPTUNUS REX"
Neu Work. Junp g. 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08
The Status of the Army Nurse

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Having read with keenest interest the
article printed in The Sunday Tribune, | am
constrained 10 raise my voice against the in
justice now existing in the status Of the
corpe Of the Rcd Cross nurses.
T. will surely come as a surprise 20 many;
all will he grateful for the efforts Of The
Tribune 10 open the eyes Of the loyal friends
Of the Rcd Cross nurses. l. seems incredi-
bic. IN the face Of the noble self-sacrice
these SPLENDID women make i'm dedicating
their lives to their work, that they have no
authority TO act. and are outclsssed by a two
months experienced orderly"
The government is now sending nurses by
the hundreds across the sea; they arc cheer
fully going to face the dangers Of the sub
marine 70 work by the side Of their foreign
sisters IN tho great war; yet. notwithstand-
ing her acknowledged efficiency, she is out
classed by the Red Cross women of the for
ciCn nations.
Other governments recognize the official
calling OF their nurses; the Red Cross nurses
join the British army. Arc not ours az
worthy 10 join the United States army,
We are raising mighty standards for eff
cheney 70 swing from every corner Of our
land Let us raise a new standard for our
American Sisters Of Mercy. L. b. MAC C..
New York. June (. 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08
Recruiting the State Police

Major Chambers arrangements for Sc
lecting the membership of the state po-
lice are such as TO commend themselves
10 every good citizen. Though the law
does not require civil service oxamina-
tions, Governor Whitman has wisely de
cided that the state Civil Service Com
mission may we'll conduct the preliminary
tests. Thereafter will come tests by the
Superintendent himself, 70 ascertain the
personal fitness Of candidates who have
passed the general requirements as TO
physique. education and experience. For
these Major Chandler has set a high
standard. lie does not want users of
alcoholic drinks. "bulles, cx-private de-
tcctives or superannuated policemen"
To FIJI the 232 places in the force about
1000 men have already applied. There
should be no difficulty in finding the re
auired number Of men Of the highest
qualifications. The Pennsylvania state
police originally we're recruited almost
entirely from cx-army men. and the per
centage Of those who have served their
ssuntry has always renpincd large. Be-
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08
The Obstructive Middlcman

fFroHf The b'tror tfT0 ff''"
The Bureau Of Fisheries. Department Of
Conn. cree, Washington, has sent out cir
cular calling attention TO the food value and
possibilities OF the burbot, fresh water
cousin 10 the Goldfish. The bureau has At
other times called public attention 70 the
rravfgh and to other sea foods, and this Is 2
praiscworthy service, especially in view Of
present conditions as to food supplies and
prices.
If il were possible readily to buy or pro-
cure the foods noted in Department OF
Agriculture and Fisheries Bureau publics-
tions their helpfulncss would he valuable
beyond estimation. but because American
distribution systems and methods are lam
cntably faulty these efforts by Washington
departments fall TO the ground. The circu-
lars aren't eatablo.
The war situation gives the strongest.
gravest emphasis 10 the fact that the food
distribution system Of the country must be
reformed or rccreated from the bottom up
ward II the nation is TO 60 VIGOROUSLY for
ward in the struggle it ha, undertaken,
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08
Corn Bread
citizen.

trr9,- The PhtiddcirfG Trquucri
Efforts TO spread the use OF corn bread IN
England have 50 far failed Although Italy
and Austria, as we'll as some other countries,
raise maize for human food, England has al
WAYS stuck TO wheat. Recent experiments
failed for many reasons. It has not been
possible TO get properly ground meal, which
is of tho first Importance. Then no one
seems to have the slightest idea of how to
cook it. It will take campaign Of educs-
tion to cnlighten the people Of England on
the subject Of "cawn-p -ponc" or Of Johnny
cake"
In fact. a campaign Of education IN this
section Of our own country would he worth
while. Corn bread does not in all respects
take the place Of wheat II has loss nitro
cen and more fat, and only the people OF
tho South seem 10 he able 80 get along with
II as steady diet. But IN the North 1t IS
an excellent substitute for wheat bread, os-
pcciallv at breakfast. When properly cooked
it is delicious, but comparatively few people
in this latitude appreciate 1t.
lust now corn costs more than wheat for
ncrlv did. and as IT is by far the greatest
cron in the country its progress this year
will no watched with interest. II is now
corn plarting time and will bc for some
ucoks With winter wheat bad, much OF the
oco,onic homes of the country arc centred
in corn and potatoes both indigenous 70 the
Western Hemisphere.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08
Peculiar Friendship

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: OF late much has been written snd
printed in various newspapers and psriodi'
Gals OF tho migration OF the Southern neg"
20 parts north OF Mason and DHon's hns
One Of the most ridiculous Of the various
breeds OF biassed opinions Is printed ,n your
paper Of this date. signed by C. Ryiand ara
dated Richmond. Va, June {, 1917.
II is admitted that the Northern agen'
often makes fabulous promises 10 negroes N
order 10 induce them 10 migrate North "
is also true that the same agents promises
OF better wages and better school fscilit"
for tho negro children are always lived up %
The Southern whites have appealed 70
about every source or breed Of prejudice ''
existence TO further the already far too eN'
tensive prejudicos existing iu tho Norm
against the negro. Now this &. Ry.a1d comes
along with this worn-out social eqnahf
talk. which does not enter the negro'S miho'
and with further statement "that the SCUM
is the negro's best friend As long as NJ p'
hsves himself" II is peculiar breed %.
friendship which permits negro u''
friend 10 tic him TO a tree, soak his co'n'n.
with oil and have picnic while he is ne'"s
burned TO death.
The South must continue 20 chafc under
condition they themselves. through lsc' oI
sound reasoning and true sense oi lus"',
to tho negro. have created. When incy o,
the South begin TO mete out justice anu
equity 10 the negro. with adequate con'p'"
sstion for labor and services rendered WV
whole problem will be solved.
JOHN CLIFFORD HAWKINS
New York, June :. 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08
The Value Of Raw Recruits

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: In reading a memoir OF the famous
French surgeon, Baron Larrey, published by
Henry Rinshaw. London, 1851. came across
a statement which seemed to me to be'r
upon the question of permitting compsra-
lively raw recruits 10 share in the fighting
that is going on in France, and | made copy
Of it. in the belief that it might possibly be
Of interest TO readers Of The New YORK
Tribune:
During the battle the enemy made for
midable attempts to get possession Of Lutzen
lin Northern Germany, IN 1879. The ap-
proaches to it and the neigh boring villages
we're lost and retaken by the French. The
two hostile armies were largely made up Of
recent levies. Yet these young soldiers, who
had been taken from agricultural and COM
mercial pursuits, gave many proofs OF hero
ism. Whole battalions of French conscripts
seemed at one moment either crushed,
broken or dispersed by the enemy's balls,
and vet the next moment they would rally
with the shout 'Vive rEmpereur,' and return
10 the charge as if bent on the alternative
Of death or victory. Napoleon, who was eye
witness TO their deeds, exclaimed: For
twenty years have | commanded the French
armies. and yet until now never witnessed
so much Of bravery and devotion This
we'll meritcd praise tends to show that men
who are engaged in peaceful pursuits may
become the best OF soldiers when impelled by
duty. and especially when warmed by patrio-
tism Therefore. let the spirit of volunteer
rife regiments be respected. and not re-
spected only, but approved and encouraged
when their object is defence and not ag-
cression.
"In this battle Of Lutzen. the glories OF
which were shared by men who had not long
quilted the pursuits OF civil life. the num-
Der Of prisoners on both sides was small,
while inward Of 10000 were killed or
wounded" MtDlCUS.
Forest Hill, Gardens, n. Y, June 3, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08
"Without Foundation"

Several inquiries similar in effect TO the
following have been addressed TO The
Tribune in the last few days:
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial in The Tribune of
June 2, entitled Revealing a Secret,
leaves me in doubt as to whether our
allies and ourselves suffered a loss OF
ninety-nine ships recently.
Please state facts plainly Your ed-
torial is certainly obscure 10 me-. and |
think is so 10 many OF your readers.
JAS. WELDON.
Hartford, Conn, June .. 1917.
The question dealt with in the article
which so many readers found obscure was
whether 113 ships had lately been lost in a
great naval battle in the Helgoand Blight.
The correspondent who first wrote for in
formation on this matter said it was "an
open secret" that there were two hospitals
full Of crippled and wounded and pro-
tested that it was criminal TO conceal the
truth about the great fight at sea. II was
therefore pointed out that the rumor of
which he had lately got wind was quito an
old one, but that week or so before the
number of lost ships was put not at l3 but
at 146, and that of these 80 were said TO be
British and American.
AS this fantastic yarn was published at
least fortnight ago in the space of a
dozen lines or 80 (which was all il was
WORTH, and as 10 did not win "A bite even
from the "Staats-Zeitung' or any of the
other German papers, 1t seemed hardly
necessary TO discuss it seriously. But as
there are readers who arc apparently in
clined TO suspect that there may be some
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08

Socialists Of this country are doing every
thing in their power to prevent appropria
tions and conscripton. Both branches Of
Socialists are. therefore, aiding Germany.
The resolution is condemnation of the
American government and an attempted justi-
fcation of the German submarine policy, as
the following will show: "The war OF the
United States cannot be justified even on the
plea that it is a war in defence OF American
rights or American honor, for ruthless as the
unrestricted submarine policy Of the German
government was and is. it is not an invasion
Of the rights of the American people as
such. In all modern history there has been
no war more uniustifsble than the war in
which we are about 10 engage"
WALTER r. HART.
New York. June :. 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08
Hypocrisy |

To Tho Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In the juno issue OF The Tribune
the article "Our Mask OF Hypocrisy" is
worthy Of careful reading as illustrative of
pure patriotism unsdulterated by feslty.
The author, however, fails 10 appreciate
TO what degree unconscious hypocrisy may
be induced by quixotic altruism--the origin
Of all crusades. The peculiar attitude Of
mind unable TO conceive society existing but
in single mould has originated untold mis-.
cry in the world. The Kaiser himself seems
more or less imbued by the same spirit IT
is inconceivable that appeals to God as His
helper are altogether hypocritical
Making tho whole world safe for democ-
racy" sounds well keeping the United
States = republic" sounds better and is more
practical. {. g. {.
New York, June I, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08

thing in it" let it be said plainly, once and
for all, that it is impossible to discover the
slightest vestige Of truth in the rumor, and
that in point of fact the Secretary Of the
Navy has declared it to be absolutely with
Cut foundation
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08
Commendation

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Permit me TO personally thank you. as
citizen and regular reader Of The Tribune
for your forcble cartoon in to-day's issue
entitled What the Conscrption Directors
Overlook"
Yesterdays registration is Americas def.
mite statement as 20 where she stands.
DAVID W. WORKMAN.
Rdgeheld, Conn.,, June 8, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08
Excessive Solicitude for ex-Royalty

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: To the two writers m your columns y,
who think the cx-Czar should not have 20 ~
manual labor in public. with his fanny ;
would say that lots OF us Americans are y.
better of. They should find something CIV
for Americans TO worry about.
TRIBUNE READER
Brooklyn June 4 1911. =,
New-York tribune., 1917-06-08

You can rurchass mcrchsndse Advertised tn The
TRIBUNE with absolute safe'y-for Dissatisfaction fesus
I'm sny case THE TRIBUNE guarantees n pay your money
back uron reque,t 40 rcI tape. No Qu0bing We make
good promptly if the advertiser does not
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New York Corporation ogden Reid. President; q Nei".
Rogers Vice President Richard H waldo. Secretary p =
suisr Treasurer Address Tribune Building 10 Nassau
street. New York Telephone Becsman 5000
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Entered Al n. ros,oro, a, N,v York as Second Class
Mail Matter.
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SUBSCRIPTION RATEs.-By Mall. Posas. RAD. o''-
sds % Gr,ater New Yask
p.pv ara SUNDAY mo, -,fn,pv only month IS -
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-06

Mrs. NJ. L. Prunk who has been Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. i.
Moffett and also Mr.. Prunk's parents,
Mr.. aud, Mrs. J. f. Paunk, has returned
to her home in The Dalles.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-06

passed new interest is anticipated
in all gymnasium and swimming class
es After the instructor arranges his
work in order to give his valuable time
to the various classes, the committee
feel it is unfair to him not to attend.
The instructor advises all members to
attend regular in order to gain any
benefit from the work. The class meet
ing every Friday and Tuesday morning
had an unusual treat last Friday morn
ing in seeing Miss Alma Matt, formerly
of this city but now of Portland, DEM.
onstrate her ability as swimmer and
fancy diver. Miss Watt has for some
time past been identified as one of
Mutnomah clubs best swimmers. If
its possible for Miss Watt to appear
here again with some of the classes the
date will be announced in these notes
and all members should take advantage
of this opportunity to learn more about
swimming.
Next Wednesday evening January
tenth is the date set for the organiza-
ton of two new classes for the benefit
of all Young women of the city. These
Will be dreSsmaklng ana correct Ehg-
lish. The price will be very reasonable
and all young women are invited to be
present at 1880 and make inquiry as
to arrangements
The employment department of the
Y. w. G. A. desires to help all women
find employment free. AT present
there are many openings and those de-
string work call on Miss Cleveland,
the general secretary, or phone 1915.
Miss Lucille Barton conductor of the
choral club, announces her intentions
Of reorganizing uext Wednesday even
ing at clock and in order to dis
euss. the future work. All members are
requested to please be present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-06

rOR days past the social limelight
has blazed upon the college set,
= who have reveled in the respite
from study and routine which the hol-
iday vacation brought about.
There have been all manner Of gaiet
les in their honor, most Of which were
informal.
The forepart Of the week was again
filled with family gatherings and din
ners. Perhaps there is no time in the
whole year when these reunions are so
merry and gay as at this festive season.
Interspersing these family affairs were
numerous dinners, teas. dances and
bridge parties
Among the delightful events of the
past week were the informal bridge
given by Mrs. X. b. Goodin, Wednes-
day; the watch party for which Justice
and Mrs. George II. Burnett were hosts
the bridge luncheon, presided over by
Mrs. Robert Chauncey Bishop; the in
formal dancing party given by Miss
Edith BynOn, in honor of her sister,
Miss Marcella Bynon, Thursday night;
the $500 party for which Miss Flor
ence Cartwright and Miss Mildred Gill
were hostesses Friday afternoon, and
the dance for which Laurence Hofer
and HE sister, Miss Florence Hofer,
were hosts last night.
A number of old friends Of Justice
and Mrs. George II. Burnett gathered
at their residence to be guests at the
delightful New Year s watch party for
which they were hosts in celebration
Of the anniversary Of their wedding.
This celebration is an old time Gus
tom of the Burnetts, and is observed
each year on this occasion.
The residence was attractiveiy deck
ed with lovely roses, carnations, Ore
gon grape and mistletoe.
Mrs. Perry II. Raymond cut the ices
and Mrs. Edward Weller presided over
the samovar, during the first hours,
their places being taken later by Mrs.
William Fleming and Mrs. A. N.
MOores. Assisting were Mrs. Robert b.
Fleming, Mrs. II. II. Belt Of Dallas,
Miss Ellen Thielsen and Miss Ruth
Fleming.
Mrs. Fred S. Stewart and son Rich
ard, are home after delightful visit
in Portland. They returned Thursday
having gone Defore christmas. Dur.
ing their stay they we're the guests OF
relatives.
As a FITTING close to gay week came
the informal dancing party Tor which
laurence Hoter ana ms SISTER, MISS
Florence hofer,. were hosts FRIDAY
nignt at the residence OF their parents,
Mr.. ana Mrs. Ernest hOter.
ABOUT 80 OF the younger set were
asked 70 TINS dehghtIul afiair, which
was one Of the gayest ana merrlest Oh
the week 3 festivities.
restoons Oh hoiiy, mistietoe ana crim-
rooms
baheing was Followed Dy supper,
snSn tables arranged Tor four ana SIX
DeIng Paeed aDout the rooms.
Ihose pafnelpatlng IN tne gayetles
were: MISS MIA steiner, MISS LA
simmons, MISS helen Deckebaeh, MISS
.iazei Do"ning, MISS Ellen Thieisen,
MISS uertTuae Uray, MISS barpara
steiner, MISS Margery MARVIN, Miss
Jane Fry, MISS veda Cross, MISS jessie
Miher' MISS Anne thompson, Carl
MaOfieison, James Young, ALBERT Egan,
Daniei =. Fry Jr, Ralph Moores, Ho-
mer Esan. Alan bynon, II. FRITZ Siade,
hoy barth, Prince Byrd, Earle tiegel
-,
Mr; sn1 mrs. henry Is. Inieiseh We're
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LERRhc0ls ON LEaHE SEES hIS HEI AET FEeI EcTEn1

Of course the war has affected fash
ions, and the battlefield is reflected in
many a martial cloak and hat. Paris
knows well how to take the latest de-
velopnlents in military garb and give
them the touches that adapt them to
feminine wear. One such adaptation is
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-06

seen in the picture with its original
The French soldier on leave in Paris
is confronted with a pretty girl wear
ing an imitation Of his own steel he'll
met Of the latest type. The girls head
gear is not Of steel Of course; its ma
terial is velours.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-01-06
SHIPLEY'S
JAN AIRY
CLEAR-A-WAY

The logical result after record breaking volume
of business here is now revealed in short ends of
lines and so called odd lots which must be disposed
of quickly to reduce stock to a minimum and make
room for New Merchandise already coming in.