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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20
MIR. WELLER Resignation

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir; Lawrence WELLER has resigned as sec
rotary OF the tenement house committee of
the Charity Organization Society of New York
City because he said he was unwilling 20 co.
operate, or remain identified, with group
of men who had departed from the ideals
which the society is supposed to represent
Mr.. WELLER is master mind in the sub
ject of scientific housing and for nine years
has been Jealous efficient and unselfsh
worker in the interests Of the New York
poor. His resignation is a protest and a re-
buke, but its announcement will strike terror
20 the hearts Of thousands Of New York ten
ement jewellers and is an appalling catas-
trophe TO those who understand the great
work that WELLER has accomplished toward
improvement of tenement and other condi-
tons in our city.
CLAUDE CUNNINGHAM
New York, April IS, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20
New York, April II, 1917.
Close Distilleries and Brewere'

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: At one of the most important rs'
ings ever held By the New York State AZ
cultural Society at Albany, on April d. ~
lutions were unanimously passed a.
upon the national government, as war h''''
sity, to close all dstilleries and brewer
that millions Of bushels Of grain n'
conserved to augment food supplies q :
most critical time in the history OF on
ton. A resolution was also passed tn
there was a very serious shortage o.
labor and vast army OF able poo'es y.
who were incapacitated and idle tnroosa.
holc drink. saloons and hotels be fO'0'--
to sell the same, following which a lsigs !,
Der Of laborers would be made sysii'SH
make possible a greatly needed increAse'
production. ,v.,,
One of the reasons why Russia ana -, :,
have been able to put up euch wonae' 4,
sistance against German invasion hs'
fact that in the beginning OF the wal
single stroke the manufacture ana 80.
drink was prohibited. which act eOs cons. !,
the full strength Of the soldiers, VIZ
enormous saving was made in the - 80,
that came into the treasures OF the" ~,
tries that heretofore had been "
wasted -ou,i
The United States will prom, enO'~
by promptly taking the same acton, noowrrL
GEORGE T. ROWhbN
Client. \. Y, April Is, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20
Whv Should Not Nacationists Work

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: As one of the large number Of patri-
otto people cogitating ways and means OF use
fulness to our country, | take the liberty to
suggest a source Of help to the cultivators of
farm lands and at the same time means OF
adding to the health and consequent happi-
ness Of large numbers Of city people
During each summer there is the usual
exodus of vacationists for periods ranging
from few DAYS to weeks and months
Now. If all the extra help needed is fur
rishcd the farmers, those who prepare the
necessary three meals day for the extra
force will surely need hclp in their kitchens
and lodging quarters.
It is an axiom that change of occupation ls
relaxation. and male as well as female vaca-
tionists might give really invaluable service
10 the farmers wife-who has no delicatessen
or corner grocery, baker,, dairy, etc. to call
upon in time of need.
Even children Of the summer boarders
might he taught to regard the picking Of
beans. shellng Of peas the turning Of churns,
the skimming Of milk, or setting and clear
ing of tables and washing dishes, as a great
patriotic pleasure and duty
Little hands are good wecdcrs and berry
pickers.
II seems to me that this joyous wave of
willingness to help, if properly directed, can
be made to react on characters to the lasting
good of each and the nation at large.
Would this not also be subtle way OF
introducing the uninitiated into the benefits
of rural life and of increasing the desired
results of the back to the farm" cry?
II the railroads would freely transport
those with vised cards from authorized state
agents | think many people would gladly
give their service for merely board and lodg-
ing during the period of service. either with
the farmer in the open, or with his wife in
tho house. JUN ;. bhONooN'
Newport, R. l., April 16, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20

The annual report of President Lorec Of
the Delaware & Hudson Railroad presents
the following significant comment on a
matter Of public import
The so-calcd "ful-crew" laws, in effect
in Pennsylvania since July Is. 1911, and in
New York since September /, 1919 added
Sl72.S59 TO the operating expenses Of the
year without obtaining any service 20 the
public or the company. OF this total, S42,-
g75 was incurred by reason Of the PcnnSyl-
vania statute and Sl29,SS3 was due to that
Of New York The total compares with
$l435Gi. and the respective items with $50,
$50 and Sl0G.7Ol in 1915. The total statute
comJ{ll He'd waste resulting from these laws
was ITO December 81, 1916. S6l232l. Al
though a supposed relation to safety is tho
sole excuse for those laws, II is a well es-
tablishcd fact that barely . per cent OF the
total, casualties on railroads could be even
remotely affected by the number Of men IN
the train crews.
1t has been estimated that the full crew
law in this state makes necessary the en-
ployment Of 1000 men whose presence on
the payroll is waste, as their presence on
the trains is useless. They contribute no
necessary work TO the operation of the
trains; they contribute no valuable factor
Of safety for trains, train crews or pas
sengers which would be absent if they were
left behind when the trains start. They
arc parasites, economically speaking, i'm
planted on the railroad system through
the instructed zeal Of labor union leaders.
Waste Of this nature is bad enough in ordi-
nary times. Now, when the resources Of
the nation are being modified and indus
try must be kept at the highest possible
degree Of efficiency, this waste becomes
worse than unfortunate; it is little short
of criminal. The railroads are short
handed in many departments because they
have been unable lately TO pay wages big
enough to hold mechanics in competition
with munitions manufacturers and others
enjoying wardrobe" prosperity. As the
railroads are organized and equipped for
the struggle ahead of this country so will
all industry be organized and equipped. A
weak spot, waste, in their organization
will affect the entire industrial mobiiza-
tion Of the nation.
L. it worth while TO maintain TINS vastly
oyerTated statute longer, now that It's pur-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20
Missing

,Irom Tic London Saturday FcucI
4 certain high military official to one of the
fighting fronts toward the close Of last year
was going round or making one Of the Gus
tomary tours arranged for visitors; he was
in by no means a dangerous spot. On the
contrary. he was far back from the fighting
lines. we'll out Of range of machine gun and
rife and. perhaps Of lighter field guns. But
while he was examining one of the villages
where fighting last year had been severe a
chance shell removed him. Nothing ever
seems to have been found Of him. lie had
disappeared as completely as the vast bulk OF
the wood which once clothed the plateau Of
NauN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20
Our Chance to Act
The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Character. it seems TO me, IS shown
not by sincerity of purpose, but by action; 1t
is developed not by great thoughts, but by
the synchronzing of thoughts and deeds. II
the great war ends before the United States
has taken up any of the physical burdens or
shared the sufferings OF our noble Allies, in
dividualy and as a nation we will have lost
the opportunity of convincing justly doubt
ing world OF our true character. and. which
IS of most Importance, will have failed to put
the "ac:" in our own character.
Let US demand that those true Americans
who wish to carry our flag across the water,
or by other actions 10 demonstrate our sin
ocrty. be accorded no hindrance, but rather
the encouragement and gratitude of the en-
tire country. MAURICE +. STRIEBY
New York, April IS, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20
One Who Would Farm 1t
A Woman Ready to Shoulder the
Hoe if Land Is Available

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: The great Importance attached to
farm products and workers has induced nc
to ask you to advise me through your col
umns how should go about it to enlist for
this movement, as this IS one of the move
ments wherein women can help very much.
At present | hold a we'll paid secretaria
position, but | am willing 20 reinquish it to
some one who does not understand the sci
ence of agriculture. in order that my country
may be benefited by the knowledge and SER
vice | have to offer. The government. I
notice, assigns to each soldier or sailor his
territory or his ship, also lodging rations, a
uniform, etc. As | am dependent upon my
self for my support as well as the support Of
my little daughter, will the government as
sure me of living until such time as the
farm should be accepted yields me a
living? And, further. how can any one who
hasn't farm or money to buy or hire one
get one? am willing, if cny one has
piece of ground, tilable, and a shack or tent
to protect me from the weather. to shoulder
my hoe and do my bit
On account of the small size of the farm
on which | was raised my father was forced
to make every inch of it yield something
and for that reason | understand intensified
farming Tie only reason have not been on
a farm for years past is that | never could
raise enough money 10 buy one, or enough
in advance TO hire and stock one. and
don't doubt that there are great MANY
farmers" in the city to-day for the same
reason, and just want chance to get back
to the real life. READY
New York, April Is, 1917.
The correspondent might write to the
State Department of Agriculture at AL.
bany.-ED.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20
Skim Milk Wasted

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Skim mill; Is at present utilized ir
commercial purposes. including the msti
Of buttons. This use OF what nigh. b .
foodstuT is important just now because e
high prices milk. the perfect food co.:
into buttons is poor economy. In most s,ia
skim milk can be sold if labelled as 3D.
milk; in New York city it is Illegal 10 81
it at all
Growing boys and girls need food neh
protein. the tissue-building nutrient Sd
milk. which is milk from which part Or d
of the cream has been removed, is espesi.i
valuable in this REGARD. There is as n'a
protein in n class OF skim milk as there 81
an egg. and yet egg sell often at 50 GR
cents a dozen, while skim milk sells u'ci'
for 10 or - cents per hundred pounds.
Throughout Pennsylvania, Wisconsin e.
necticut, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Massa'i'
sets and Michigan the sale Of skim nil
legal, if il is distinctly labelled as such.
Efforts are now being made TO have TIE ~
in New York changed Immediately in order
help alleviate the present pressure Of ~
costs. Senator Wicks's bill TO legslln y
sale of skim milk Senate bill No. ~
should have the support OF every persos D
is a measure of great Importance in nsil''i
defence just now, for it will release i''
stuffs of recognized Importance.
REBEKAH B. HOFFMAN,
Teachers COllsg'
New York, April Il, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20
Ancient Farm Method,
Increased Production Would l..
Farm Abandonm.,,
TO ne EDITOR Of The Tribun.

10 the Editor Of The Tribun.
Sir; Under date Of April 1s 1917
lifhed very interesting letter t5o. ~ I, n
Frederick Locser. Of Naspeth. N.v ~ !
which Mr.. Locscr suggests tina, Law, ','S p
acted and enforced to prevent ov,,. =
by spectators, railroads and NAV. III
missioner Apparently Mr. Lo,,.r q
that this specializing and the grips;,, n
Of prices paid TO the farmer ar. y.
causes for numerous abandoned "
the focking Of country-born boy, ,,s =
TO the larger cities u
Our bureau has made a careful a.,
farm conditions and we are conv,,,.SFs
speculation and railroad charge, A..
primary reasons for abandoned f,,-,
believe that the lack Of financial ,p.,..
the farm and the fact that the sy.,,,..
n,er sees little material profit and 49,.
advancement in his work serve :,
couraging factors. and as the trend =.
young American is fortunately to s,,,.
success he must be assured Of a..
greater than hat had By his parent, "a
wise his interest wancs.
The lack OF intercF. IN the Amer;,,,
BY the natural farmer BE- due to the e.. -
the amount produced and the money, ob,,'.
thercfrom are not proportional to II. N.
required. Under our present system ,b.,.
probably no business that gives a ,-,r.
return for the work and investment
We have Federal and state departn,,,
agriculture which devote their time n :.
tifc analysis. which have never in n. :.
given to the farmer a single bit Of real !,
ful information or assistance. The d.,,-
mcnts of agriculture. both Federal and ,,,.
arc as useful to the average farmer AZ q,
arc 20 a dog The most that they hav. q.
done h. to let the farmer know that !.
still alive. To understand the bulletin q, .
Agricultural Department would requi,, .
knowledge of philadelphia lawyer a.
least a college br"d man.
In Germany and in Japan the r..,
agriculture departments tell the farmsn,,
produce can be bcs, raised on their partievl
plots and why. and they instruct them A.
what treatment Is most necessary for d
production OF maximum quantity.
In this country Of ours the quanti,y
production is in NAM Instances one.ff,h /,
than that OF German or Japan for RI,
area Has the Department Of Agriculture o.
told US the reason? Certainly not. The
partmcnt is too bus. with other matt,
probably Of political nature.
Il is possible for farmers to doubl, /,
probably triple their production with no u
labor and no moro soil under cultivation. 7
believe that to teach the farmers na
whereby their production and consequer,
come will be doubled or trplcd is all Ag
necessa-v TO reduce ;hc farm to a sound /,
ness basis.
Ordinary selling conditions have ~
materially affected any line Of business 4
production IS the all-important element n
manufacturers to-day are reducing pnj.
ton TO the highest point Of efficiency n
farmers arc producing under the same sgr
employed by Noah and his family whe B
Ark finally made landing
( ARTHUR PHELPS-MAaR
D. Irving Calhoun Bureau for Promo
Scientific Crop Feeding
New York. April II, 1917
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20

ported value has been shown to be 50 slight
and it. cost so great? Now Jersey has an
swered the question by repeating the full
crew law and substituting sane statute
for it which protects the public and the
railroads New York States lawmakers
are engaged in considering war measures
They might well devote some study to tins
situation-and the inevitable result of SUI
fcicnt study must be the repeal Of the
full crew law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20
Fertilizer from the Streets

To the Editor Of The Tribune. 80
Sir: With the growing scarcity o.,
prices of fertilizer these Gays inc -,
ment of Street Cleaning could 90 AZ
ard helping people with garden PIC" ~,
city There is a great deal OF sn'mA' 80
lizer living about the streets every os' ,,sss
the department mixes with o'a,' ..a,s 3
thrown away. The city would 40 49, 49,. D
help the campaign for . large crop .s;hsti
by gathering the fertilizer and c's "a. ~
il to people with garden plots IN ,n ..tss
charging small fee for the cost Of o snx
BENJAMIN coH'
Brooklyn. April Is, 1917. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20
Farming as a Vacation

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: As a suggestion for preparedness !
would propose that the man who cannot par
take of military duties devote his vacation
to working on farm. Under capable super
vision there could be constant supply Of
labor distributed throughout the country. /
for one would gladly volunteer and pay ny
own transportation. T. BURKE.
BxssAlyn, April ls 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20

You can purchase merchandise advertised
in THE TRIBUNE with absolute safety-for
il dissatisfaction results in any case The
TRIBl Ne guarantees to pay your money back
upon request va rcd tape. 30 quibbling. We
make good promptly IL the advertiser does not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20
War Changes Our Duty

\. long as tho United States was on
friendly terms with Germany the clrcum-
spection Of Che Administration in avoiding
to grant legal recognition to government
constituted through revolution for the open
purpose of making war against Germany and
contributing by all means at its disposal to
the victory Of the Allies. was Ineligible
enough from the strictly neutral point OF
view Of this country. But from the moment
that the United States decided to recognize
state of war that has been thrust upon
1T no persuasive argument can be found to
defer any longer the formal and fullest rec
IGNITION of the government of SalonIca
How can it be conceived that American
youth will be called to make the greatest
sacrifice and the whole nation asked 40
dedicate its fortunes, everything that it has
for the defence of the high principles that
are fright and liberty and democracy prin-
ciples that gave America her birth and
happiness and the peace she mas treasured,
while AZ the same time the American Admin
istration remained so timid as not TO dare
10 disregard guarantees agreed to by an IRE
sponsibe monarch in favor of hing con-
demned by the elite of his own subjects as
tvrant? What else would delay in the
granting Of the recognition to Neaizelos' $
government mean. if not the respect of this
country's Administration toward situa-
ton formed through the dark influences OF
Gar? What else if not respect toward
guarantee given to tyrannic King against
his own people? Arc such guarantees to
he resnccted? In private life principle OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: In his monumental address TO the
Congress on April President Wilson asked
that immediate steps be taken not only to
put the country IN Il more thorough state
Of defence. but also to exert all It's power
and employ all its resources 70 bring the
government Of the German Empire to terms
and end the war And he added Wv nat
this will involve is clear. Il will involve the
utmost practicable cooperation in counsel and
action with the governments now at war with
Germany. and, as incident to that the ex-
tension to those governments Of the most
liberal financial credits. in order that our
resources may 50 far as possible be added
to theirs
Now, among the governments al war with
Germany" stands that democratic govern
mcnt OF Greece headed by Mr.. Nenizelos
the so-called provisional government Of
Salorca. the existence Of which the United
States has so far recognized as to commu-
nicate TO it, in common with other govern
ments, the formal declaration of war with
Germany. | do no. doubt that in accordance
with the aboyc-q quoted statement the Admin
istration will proceed with regard to the
Nenizeos government in such way as to
assure practicable cooperation with it. But
while trusting to the final issue one Is JUS
tilted in asking why the Administration has
hitherto failed to extend to the provisional
government OF Greece. which is democratic
and anti-German, the legal recognition that
the Allied Powers have granted to it by send
ing diplomatic agents to Salonica and receiv-
ing ENJOYS from thence?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-20
Is Ii Worth While?

The annual report of President Lorec Of
the Delaware & Hudson Railroad presents
the following significant comment ON a
matter of public import;
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-08-02
AGATE HAPPENINGS.

A new effort was made to organize
a Sunday school here recently. G. c.
Griffin, state missionary for the
American Sunday school Union,
worked throughout this district and
succeeded in organizing a union Sun
day school July 29, with 26 present.
A new corps of officers was elected
and the prospects look very encourag-
ing. Mr.. Griffin also organized
Sunday school at the Roosevelt dis
trict with an attendance of 81.
Watt Beebe of Agate has purchased
a silo in order to save all fodder and
waste from the farm. Others should
do likewise, to supply the shortage in
the hay crop, y
Miss Fay Beebe left for California
to visit her sister. Mrs. Hally Head,
who had been visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Watt Beebe.
Clyde Cation has accepted posi-
tion with a Portland insurance com
pany. We wish the young man sue
cess in his new enterprise.
The farmers of this vicinity have
about decided to make fodder of their
corn, as the corn crop is an entire
failure this year on unirrigated land
on account of the drouth.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-08-02
SANS VALLEY ITEMS.

We are experiencing very severe
drouth in this part of the world.
Gardens are suffering, also corn and
spring grain.
Mrs. M. M. Carl, from Santa Ana,
CAL. is visiting in this valley as the
guest of Mrs. Stoner. She, with her
parents. Mr., and Mrs. c. e. MINI
ger, made quite an extensive trip
through the east, attending the Dun
kard conference in Wichita, Kan.
She said (although we think 1t is dry
here) she saw the best crops in Sans
valley that she had seen in Oregon.
Even along the line from Portland
the crops looked very poor.
Mrs. Clark and nephew, Mr.. Cook,
were visiting Mrs. Stoner and Mrs.
Gardner for several days last week.
Rev. Huchison Of Gold Hill
preached at the Panky Sunday school
Sunday afternoon. Quite a number
were in attendance.
Mr.. scroggs and family expect to
leave our valley, going as far north
as Vancouver. They expect to go
overland. Mr.. Scroggs says he be-
lieves he would Just as soon drown
out as dry up. The neighbors and
friends are sorry to have them leave.
They will be greatly missed by all
of US.
George Silver had quite a bad ac-
cident happen to him last week.
While working at Bloomquist's shin
gle mill one Of his hands got caught
In the machinery and for a while all
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-08-02
Frightened Horses
Smash Windows

klamath Falls, July 31-In their
haste to get to the barn for supper
Saturday evening, the team of horses
on the Clinton express wagon refused
to wait for the driver on top of the
hill at First street and started down
full speed. The momentum was so
great, however, that they were un-
able to make the turn at the bottom
of the hill on Main street and plunged
nearly through the window of the
building at the left of the old livery
stable there before they could be
checked. One of the horses was al
most through the window and the
other had its head and front feet in
side before they could stop.
No serious damage resulted to
either Of the animals or wagon and
the loss of the window was the only
result of the mishap.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-08-02
Her Secret of Success.


"How is 1t that you are able to do SO
much more than other peOple?" asked
tired, nervous woman who stopped
Mrs. Palmer for word at the close Of
one Of her lectures.
Because" she answered with the
sudden CLEAN Of smile, 81 haven't any
nerves or any conscience, and my hus-
band says l haven't any backbone
1t was true that she never worried.
She had early learned to live one day
at time, without "looking before and
after" And nobody knew better than
Alice Freeman Palmer the renewing
power of joy. She could romp with
some of her very small friends in the
half hour before an important meeting,
90 for q long walk or ride along coun-
try lanes when vexing problem con-
fronted her, or spend a quiet evening
by the fire reading aloud from one Of
her favorite poets at the end of busy
day.-Mary Il. Parkman in st. Nicho-
lac