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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-25
Wanted: Business Men in Washington

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Keen up the splendid work you are
doing in urging the introduction of business
principles in the management of govern
mental affairs. Too much publicity cannot be
given to this subject, not in the way of crltl-
cism. but because it is of vital Importance
to the safety of the country-and that means
every individual.
At present the most disheartening evidence
Of ineficiency is the manner in which the
contracts for the submarine chasers were
placed. It is said that Secretary Daniels has
q lot of yankee shrewdness" in him. Well,
If giving contracts for bodybuilding to con-
Germs that have no proper facilities for such
work il Yankee shrewdness let's eliminate 1t
entirely from the Navy Department. True,
we don't want contracts handed out at ex-
orbitant figures, but just because a concern
submits a low bid is no reason why It should
be accepted. Proper and speedy construc-
ton can hardly 20 hand in hand with 'piker-
ly" cheapness.
One company in Bayonne built over 500
chasers for the British government and
turned them out in record time. Moreover,
they have given satisfactory service. The
same results could have been secured for
sus Il the Navy Department had acted in a
businessikc way. The suppression of the
submarines depends to large extent upon
Americas efforts. and the chasers can be
made a vital part of our fighting forces
ahoat
Let's get some action of the right kind at
Washington. Why not appoint capable
business man to organize things and get
them going in the proper way? Something
has got to be done quickly, for sinkings of
merchant ships are still going on briskly.
". A. CARLTON.
BROOKLYN, June Il, 1917
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-25
Red Cross Dividends
tho Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: | have read with interest the sugges-
ton of f. Henry Lacombe in to-day's issue
of The Tribune, that corporations which have
declared Red Cross dividends send TO every
stakeholder a list Of those who have failed
70 indorse their dividend checks over to the
Red Cross treasurer
This suggestion was undoubtedly inspired
by most laudable purpose, as II IS evident
that there is danger OF large part OF the
Red Cross dividends failing to reach the ked
Cross.
However. Mr.. Lacombe's suggestion, il
seems TO me. is impracticable, and if an at
tempt were made to put it into effect 1t
would work harm to the reputation OF many
who would be perfectly innocent.
Millions of dollars, for instance, will be
paid by check 10 brokers' These dividends
will not belong 10 the brokers, and the checks
cannot be indorsed by the brokers over to
the Red Cross treasurer without authority
from all of the brokers' clients whose stock
il registered in the brokers' names. The
checks will naturally be deposited IN the
brokers' banks in the ordinary way and will
bear no Endorsement to show that any of the
money has been used for the purpose in
tended.
In this connection, il may interest Mr.. La
combe and other readers of The Tribune TO
know that most members of the New York
Stock Exchange are preparing letters TO their
clients, who will receive credit for the Red
Cross dividends when payable, requesting di-
rect authority from these clients TO charge
their accounts with similar amounts, checks
for which will be sent TO the Red Cross as
subscriptions in the clients names.
In this way it is believed millions of dol
lars will be saved for the Red Cross.
JOHN MUIR.
New York June q. 1917
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-25
Peonies and Roses

(From The Philadelphia Lcd0er)
The American florists having developed the
American Beauty rose in red, ard now in
white also, and having given this gift OF
June an opuence that is not reached any
where else. have now turned to the peony,
and out Of the familiar garden annual are
creating a sort Of tempestuous bloom that IN
color and form rivals the chrysanthemum OF
the autumn, surprising it, however IN odor
and in size of blossoms and general aspect.
Moreover, as in the case OF the dahla, while
the great masses of color are part of the
scheme of development, still the tendency
toward what might be called the single style
Of flower, with its artistically negligent ar
rangement of petals, is marred, and some
Of the finest specimens belong to this class
Of sports and hybrds. In large effect equal
ling the hydrangeas and the chrysanthemums
at their greatest size, the peonies. coming at
this time when they have few large flowers to
dispute their prominence, are easily the
most regal Of the early summer treasures of
the garden. and their magnihcence is "A trib-
ute 10 the American eXperimenter, who when
he sets out TO do it makes himself felt in the
floral world as in all other lines Of endeavor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-25
The Terrorist
New York, June IS, 1917.
Z of The Tribune. .

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Congratulations on your editorial
this morning in answer to Mr.. McAdoo's re-
marks concerning you.
To any one who worked on the Liberty
Lean the bad handling of the matter in
Washington at the outset Of the campaign
is too well known to require comment.
Does the mention of facts regarding ineffi-
cheney or inexperience at Washington con-
stitute vicious partisan attitude?
II this be treason. why protest at Prussia
Democracy is joke and liberty a by-word
if this is how we shall be ruled.
ORDINARY CITIZEN.
New York June % 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-25

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Evidently our Secretary of the Treas
ury has good reasons to complain of the un-
fair criticism of The Tribune regarding the
Liberty Loan.
This is not the time to publish rumors Of
any kind. neither to give so much display to
the negligible Socialist news
Our noble President and his Cabinet need
and must have support and confidence
to accomplish the immense and difficult task
they have before them.
PROSPER GUERRY.
New York, June ~, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-25
Stacker Stockholders

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: | have read with much interest o..
approval the letter of former Judge LaeonV'
in this mornings Tribune suggesting that Wv
names Of Stacker stockholders who pocket 70.
special Red Cross dividends be publlsne'' o
least 70 other stockholders. a.
Il occurs to me that the corporations m'sD'
make the checks for this special dividend p';.
able in the alternative-that Is, 70 the s'o'' :.
holder or American Red Crosse ths'
would be possible for the latter 70 casn w
check without the Endorsement OF the s'V,' y
holder. An envelope addressed to the nv
Cross at Washington. u. C., might be ine'0, ~
with the dividend check 10 make It easier W.
the stockholders TO remit.
HOWARD c. LAKE
New York. June - 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-25
A Great Merchant Fleet

Whatever the exact figures. Japan has
large mercantile fleet, which, if only small
fraction could be spared, would be of great
service in this crisis.
Assuming that a ship of 10000 tons could
transport 1000 men, with their equipment
ten ships Of this class could transport an
army division a month from the United
States "a France. This would be of consid-
cradle service, and it would seem that Japan
might well be able to contribute this number
of ships Of this class, If not more, out OF the
number that she possesses. The above as
sumntion of the carrying capacity is based
partly on general information and partly on
the figures assumed by Mr.. Kinnosuke, which
he accents as approximately correct-namely,
four and one-haf tons per man. Then, for
tho TRANSFORMATION Of food and other supplies
from tho United States to the Allies she
MIGHT vii be able to contribute consider
sbIe number Of ships of smaller tonnage. of,
say. the 2,OOO-5, O00ton class. These are now
m commercial use between Japan and nearly
every part of the world
No one questions the fact that there is a
shortage of ships in the trade Of the Pacihc
and that Japan needs all her tonnage Tor
present commercial purposes. Indeed, III TINS
sense it may be conceded that Japan is short
of ships: but in the same sense so also are
the United States. Great Britain. France and
other countries to meet the demands OF the
commercial carrying trade of the Atlantic, to
saw nothing of the demands of war. 1t is
natural that Japan should not wish to divert
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-25
Our Censor Defined

To the Editor of The Tribune. -.
Sir: The Standard Dictionary contains "
following significant definition: IT,.
"Creel: A wicker basket for Catching ~
sters: frame used when slaughtering snesr
Did Mr.. Wilson. in facetious mood, s.
a censorship official? L.
New York, June 22, 1917
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-25

You o.n purchase merchandise advertised In TIE
TRIBUNE with absolute sA'eyor II Dissatisfaction results
IN any case THE TRIBUNE guarantees TO your money
back upon request No red tape No clubbing We make
coed promptly II the advertiser doee not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-25

osned and published daily By Tho Tribune A"ccau"''
York Corporation. ogden Red. Presdent; C. vernon
Hosers vicePr-siden,: Richard H. waldo. Secretary +
su,er Treasurer Address. Trlbune Building ioi NASSAU
Street, New York Telephone. Beekman 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-25
CANADIAN RATES.

;-'-r,d At the ros,orce New York . Second Ga"
Mail Matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-25

SUBSCRIPTION RATEs.-By Mail. rs,ss. faid out
side Of Greater New York:
Daily and SUNDAY / mo -S'Dsily only. month " ) 80
Daily and SUNDAY mos 425 Daily only. nonus...
paiy and SUNDAY. 30 Daily only; year ~
sunday only months sunday Only. year... -.'o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-25
Criticism Inadvisable

ew York, June %, 1917.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21

all my friends of the e. A. {. which
made me think of weeks gone bye
when that club was like a home to me.
| noticed that few of the members
were called to serve their country but
that many younger ones have joined
the club to fill their places. Armand
Msgnan, the president, gave notice
that any young men leaving the club
to join tie colors would always find
the doors of the club open to them
when they returned to Putnam. There
will always be &. A. G. in Putnam
and the stars and stripes will be wav-
ing over it.
When / returned Monday | had to
go to artillery drill at Las at night and
the next day was put on guard duty
tor "A hours. We had lots of drilling
this week. Bayonet aud skirmish
drills which are very interesting. We
received our pay Friday, the first in
eight weeks. | have sent home views
of the island as it will be nice to have
them for souvenirs. We have mass
every Sunday by three Roman priests.
Best regards ito all my friends and
again thanking you for the paper
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21
Saw the Ming and Queen

A J. Benoit writes from England
He is member of the Engineering
corps and says:
81 am writing to tell you of the trip
we had to London yesterday, August
15.) There were four of us engineers
in the parade in London and we got a
warm welcome. | never Isaw such a
happy lot of people in all my life. If
England ever was happy she was yes
terday. That is the way it impressed
us from our warm welcome. | never
saw so many people before. All you
see is young fellows in uniform every-
where in this country.
We started from the camp at seven
O'Clock and started parading about
noon. We passed Through the prin-
cipsI streets of London, blythe Ameri-
can Consul and then through Bucking-
ham Park where the king lives. The
king and queen were out there when
we went by. Give my regards to all
and lie Il my friends to write.n
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21
Thoughts Mold Character.

Learn to think carlessly and deeds
In kind will soon follow. Remember
what you think enters into the holding
of your character. Men who permit the
mind to dwell ON the sensuous soon
find themselves on the way to ruin.
Men with high ideals and determina-
tions move steadily upward. Somehow
the world just makes way for them.
In this busy old world you Just must
keep going. What the mind dwells on
most will determine the direction and
speed at which you go. You must
think in terms of vision. See the great
and aim to realize it. Even if the thing
is beyond your present reach. the fact
that you try fits you for the good you
are bound to come to later if YOU keep
trying. You must think well of your
self also. That's part of the program.
Unless you can respect yourself as a
workman you will have trouble COM
handing the respect of others. Be
particular about your thinking.-Ex-
change.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21
Cake Didn't Last Long

Alferie Cordier and Lorenzo Ken
NEEDY are back in camp at Trenton, n.
J. While in Putnam they were well
entertained. Among the places they
visited was at the farm of Adolph
Bernier, West Thompson, where they
were gaests at dinner. The following
lines were sent by Private Cordier after
his arrival in camp:
81 got here o X and you had ought to
have seen the boys. They were glad
to see us back and the first thing they
wanted to know was if we had any
thing TO eat. just as soon as | opened
the cake | brought you ought to have
seeh them jump for it, 1t didn't last
long can tell you. | am well and
feeling fine as usual.n
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21
Ant Cows.

Ants are frequently noted on roses
and on other ornamental and garden
plants, and it is naturally supposed
that they are doing harm TO these. AS
matter of fact. it is not the plants
that attract the ants, but plant lice.
These tiny creatures excrete a sweet
liquid of which ants are very fond
and which they collect without injur-
ing the plant lice. For this reason
plant lice are frequently termed ant
cows" The analogy is emphasized by
the fact that ants have been known to
take plant lice into their nests. shell
ter them through the winter and re-
turn them to suitable plants in the
spring, very much as men are accus-
toned TO feed and shelter cows
throughout the winter. putting them on
pasture with the coming of the spring.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21
Clearing the Trenches.

Perhaps the hardest thing to learn is
to clear the enemy's trenches after q
foothold has been gained in a portion
of ii. This is where the hand-to-hand
lighting comes in and it is the work a.
the grenadiers, seconded by the gren-
AIDE bearers. They must advance from
embrasure TO embrasure ten wards
ahead of them into the next section of
trench and drive the enemy back along
the trench or down into the dugeuts.
As they move forward, they must clear
the dugoutS, throwing grenades down
the steep stairs, often twenty to thirty
yards underground, then descending
into the pitchy blackness to send their
grenades searching into every corner
of the dugOut, not TO leave an effective
enemy behind them.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21

The following hive been received TO
date:
PUTNAM
Amer, Holika, -, son OF Mr., and Mrs. Ed
mund Anger, enlisted July, Amy, medical
branch
Andrews, Arthur b., son Of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
n. Andrews, enlisted September 10, Army,
Medical Corps.
Babhitt, John. %, son Of Mrs. Newton Bah
Bit. now Of kllhngly, enlisted in March, Co.
ID, 18th Regulars.
Cordier. tAlicrie. 81, son of Mr. and Mrs.
julius Cordier, enlisted June 30th, army medi-
cal corps
Daigle, Michael J., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Daigle. enlisted June llth, quarter mas
ter sergeant, SSth. Motor Truck Co.
Feener, Lester C., Is, son OF Mir. and Mrs.
Herbert j. Feoner, enlisted duly "a, Army,
Medical Corps.
Franklin, Raymond SON Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Franklin, enlisted June 9th, L. 5.
Infantry.
Gil, John A., Is, son of Mr.. aud Mrs. Geo.
Gnl enlisted January, navy, second class sea-
man
Gacrin, Leon, %. son OF Mr. and Mis-. Ma
peleon Guerin, july /. Battery +, 10th Field
Artillery
Green. Wilton t., %. sou OF j. 5. Green, en-
listed. July 6, Army, Corporal Signal Corps
Gin, George +. Jr.. 81, SON of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Gil, enlisted April 10, Navy, End Glass
Fireman.
Jarvis, Adolphus. p, son Of Mr.. aud Mrs.
John Jarvis enlisted about July LIST, 18th Coast
Artillery Co.
James, Howard w, ~, son Of Walter A.
James and Mrs. A. l.. (Jsmes1 Skinner. en-
listed June 4th, engineer corps.
Jarvis. William, 10. son OF Mr.. and. Mrs.
John Jarvis. enlisted about July LIST, 18TH Coast
Artillery Co.
KENNEDY, Lorenzo NJ, 20, son of Mrs. Alice
Kennedy, enlisted june .Soth, army medical
corps.
LaRue, Achile. %, son of DIR. omer LsRue,
enlisted july n, 9th Infantry Band.
I.eClair, Francois Jr., %, son of Francois
LeClair, enlisted July |, Army, Infantry.
McNslly, Iscah n. p, School street, July
8, Army Signal Corps.
Magnan, Peter j., -, son of Mrs. Francois
MagnaD, enlisted June %, Battery L, Elh
Field Artillery.
Msloney. Arthur j., 25, son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Patrick Maloney, enlisted June /. engineer
corps.
Mansfield, Nelson. %, sou Of MIR. and Mrs.
A, l.. Mansfield, army medical department.
Perry. Gilber, F., i22, son of Mr.. snd Mrs.
George W. Perry, leallsted about July 10th,
18th Coast ARTILLERY Co.
Perry, nr. Edward F., As, son of late Mr..
and Mrs. Franklin W, Perry. commission As
Lieutenant. Medical Reserve Corps dated Aug.
s,h.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21
Can Hear The Big Guns

This Is the first word from Howard
James from France: ARRIVED in
France safely and am feeling fine. 1t
is some country and there is = lot
going on in the line of military move
ments. Aeroplanes are flying about
all the time and we can hear the big
guns booming here when the wind is
right Automobiles and teams are
going back and forth all of the time
hauling supplies. The town we are in
Is total wreck, not home standing.
4 expect We will get places sometime
next week. 1t seems a long time since
was at home, il seems like four
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21
Men Who Have Enlisted

Renshaw, Arthur w, %, son OF John Rem
shaw, enlisted June medical department. army.
Rice. Hugh ., son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Rice, army medical reserve.
sharpe, Kenneth 81, son of Nh and Mrs.
{. Dwight Sharpe, enlisted latter part Of June,
Co. Nj, medical reserve corps.
Shaw, Clarence NJ, q, son OF MIR. and Mrs.
Carlton Shaw, enlisted about June lith, med
zeal reserves, Worcester unit
Tetreault, Alferie. %, son OF Mr. and Mrs.
Tmothe Tetreaut, enlisted June, 1917, army
medical reserve.
Tourellotte, Harry, 80, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jerome Tourtellotte, Putnam Heights. Co. X,
L. 5. Regulars.
THOMPSON
Coderre, Henry, Is, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Neri Codeue, Moth Giosvenordale, 49th Mass.
Infantry.
Courtemache,' Eugene. 20, Grosveuorlale,
sou of Aphrem Courtemsche. enlisted April r.
18th Coast Artillery.
Laiountaiue, Fred, is, OF Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Lafountaiue, North Grosyenordale,
2Srd Mass, Infantry.
PoMFREr
Covtn, Herman g., %, son of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Willis Covell, Abingdon, enlisted June 29th,
Go. | SStd Infantry.
Watson, Frederick F., -. son Of MIR. and
Mrs. Clarence +, Watson July 30, 59th Regt.
Signal Corps.
kimhal Earl, II, son of Mr., and Mrs Geo.
kimhall, July, lSln Coast Artillery.
Cooney, Walter J., u, June, Army, Signal
Corps.
Lindegren, Mauriiz H., 25, son Of Mrs. Annie
Iindegten, August Army, Aeroplane squad.
WOODSTOCK
Weaver, Carleton A.. 10, son Of Holsey
Weaver, February %, Army. Engineering.
WILLINGLY
kimhan Earl c., enlisted June q, son OF
George IL. kimhall, 18th c. 4, {.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21
On Duty AgaiH After Visiting Putaam

Lucien,Girard, who recently came
home on Sc hour pass is back at Fort
Terry again and writes as follows:
"Received my paper today and read
1t all after coming back from fatigue
duty. We moved about so projecuies
weighing 6a5 pounds for ten inch guns.
Thank you verp much for the paper
and ! also thank the members Of the
French club for the comfort bag.
/ arrived al Fort Terry Monday
night after a pleasant visit on 90
hour pass. had = great time with
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21

months instead of two. | have not re.
ceived any mail yet but hope to soon
We can not send postals with views on
them. All letters are censored here.
1t has been real cold at night for the
past few nights. All the boys are
we'll. | am feeling good but have lost
but not what | get at home. | buy a
little from the canteen and manage to
get along nicely. | shall be glad 10
get back home again.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21
Soldiers Letters
CONTINUED from Page 0ne)

except when under fire, we go very
carefully, and in the night driving
with a load of wounded, and no lights,
we average between 2 and miles an
hour.
My application blank for com.
mission in the artillery, was returned
to Paris tonight, and | hope to hear
favorably from it soon.
am with you in hoping for better
days end perhaps we can have "big
party after ,t4Ie war, which, in re-
viewing our division at our last stop,
General Petain said would end very
soon.
We no longer fear the Germans. We
have other enemies. Don't worry
about my food or sleep. Both are
bit irregular but sufficient.
am glad to hear of Johns promo
ton and hope by the time | return
there will be some little cause for
jealousy between us. John is a men,
Der of Squadron A., New York Cavalry.
In every letter send me the ase ball
scores from the morning Times. The
articles am interested in are headed
"Natiopal League" and "American
League If you see any headlines
about "Hiney Tim" or The Miracle
Man. please do not fail to send them.
We do not care for war news except
something very special.
Please tell Airs. Morrell | have been
unable to see Ruth Daniels of Putnam,
although | have located the Mckay
unit near Rouen.
There is very little real exercise in
my work, which is one of the things l
miss most. | wish / could NOW the
lawn at Ashleigh. | walked nine miles
in my endeavor to locate the photo
grapher who took the enclosed. Our
helmet is the regulation French blue
but il is to be painted the L. ). color,
on the roads and in the trenches.
Please do not be lonely because you
know we are not far apart. | feel rs
il | were talking TO you aud not writ
ing.
| would be very glad to receive any
| kind of canned eatables If you send
them in small lots and send them often.
| should receive some of them. You
can not imagine how much pleasure il
gives us to receive the smallest article
from anywhere, in the mail, and |
hope you will keep a steady stream of
| literature flowing over here"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21
News From Home is Welcome

Hugh j. Rice, son OF John Rice,
River road, writes from Fort Ethan
Allen, Vt:
~ received gladly the copy of the
PATRIOT. | appreciate grestfuliy
your thoughtfulness in rendering the
local boys at the various camps. After
a strenuous day on the drill field there
is nothing more welcome than the
news from home. My copy OF the
PATsIor was read with great inter
est
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21
New Addition to Honor Roll

Benoit. Alder j., 20, son OF Mrs Elizabeth
Benoit, Putnam. Enlisted May oath IN army
engineer corps
Collum, Charles L.. IT, Putnam, sou OF Ed
ward Collum. Enlisted June Goth, in the Field
artillery.
King, Charles, "A. Putnam, son OF Mrs.
Frank King Infantry
lNlehsrt, Mark f., Putnam, -, son of Mrs.
Ida Klehart. Enlisted in Army medical May
Is, lsl7
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21

A plain. blunt man has 70 have a
good many daughters to get used 10
calling the meal they have after get
ting married :. observation-disclosures
(O) Journal.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1917-09-21
HOnor Roll Of Enlisted Men

The following hive been received to
date: