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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-08
Hotel Men Not Lax
Insist They Conserve Food as Much
as Public Permits
To tho Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: New York hotel men will be subjected
no doubt, TO some criticism because Of the
statement Of an extremely capable and prom
inent restaurateur that New York hotels are
lax in their methods of conserving food al
this most critical time.
II /. not 70 excite any controversy, but
merely TO be judged fairly, that we believe
the public should be apprised OF the facts
We are sincere in our belief that no group
Of men are laboring more jealousy than New
York hotel men 20 aid the United States gov
eminent in conserving food
All Of this, it must be remembered, is
distinct financial loss TO men who cater TO
the palate But this is a time for sacrifice,
and if the hotel men were unwilling to sacri-
ice they could not or would not deserve 20
hold the respect OF the government or Its
people.
The meatless Tuesdays and wheatless
Wednesdays so rigidly observed in New York
hotels are conserving thousands OF pounds
of food for the boys in the trenches. But
this is only one of score Of plans that are
being carefully worked out by hotel men for
food conservation.
At the beginning Of the war every New
York hotel worthy Of the name stripped It's
menus Of every article that might tend TO
wastefulness in preparation. Single rolls are
being served, the portions are made smaller,
sugar bowls have been substituted for indl-
vidual sugar containers holding two Jumps
of sugar. Bones and grease are being utilized
H. the most scientific way, and the otfal that
is left is sent 70 the incinerators, as the law
demands. Il has been proved that much OF
this otfal is not practical for pigs and hogs.
Guests have been urged by printed notices
on menus TO order sparngly and to use the
we'll known substitutes. What other bust
ness. we might ask, has pleaded with patrons
to buy sparingly of its waresf Every hotel
has big signs in Hobbies, rooms and restau-
rants urging food economy.
Walters have been asked TO sign food
pledges. Chefs have been instructed, under
penalty Of dismissal, 70 save every scrap. IL
must be remembered that hotel menus are
made by the public demand. The hotel men
cannot give the public what il does not want.
If they do, they will go out OF business. So
the question OF food conservation has re-
solved itself into a campaign of education
for the public on the part Of hotel men. To
intimate even by inference that they are lax
in their trust is, to say the least, dscouraging
THOMAS D. GREEN,
President New York Hotel Mems Association;
JOHN NIX. BOWMAN,
Hotel Biltmore;
COPELAND TOWNSEND,
Hotel Majestic;
r. A. GUSHEE,
Proprietor Claremont and Long Vue;
JOHN J. CAVANAGH,
President Society of Restaurateurs.
New York, Nov. 6, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-08

How can America provide for all Of Eu-
rope, and yet send her men TO Europe by
the million, unless she clears her decks?
Men in large bodies go on strike after
strike in order to gain higher wages Joy
riding chariots, driven by idle men Of
strength. block our streets, burning up war
needed gasolene. Automobile factories burn
up vital coal producing pleasure cars. and
the railroads burn up more carrying the
pleasure cars to their destination.
Yet the Shipping Board demands three hun
dred thousand men, and gets none
Famine and ruin have thrown their twin
shadows over this country and over the
world Ten grocers are serving one Gus
toner, and ten wholesalers one grocer. and
all are eating their pound Of flesh, with the
farmer who gets twice the value of his
wheat.
When will America clear her decks for
fighting action?
When will pleasure, and flaming signs, and
scrambling for profits be put to an end!
When will the burning Of grain by the
enemy demand guard of Americans to pro-
tect our grain? On what date may we expect
TO see the enemy restrained from the free
dom of pilaging the country?
When will labor be conscripted and forced
TO do its part and share the burdens Of those
in the trenches?
FREDERICK Z. GREEN.
Newburyport, Mass, Nov. 2, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-08
Fix Prices to Encourage Substitutes

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial in to-day's issue
Food Pledges and Prices" Is much TO the
point. For instance, in conforming to the
request of our government to use wheat
substitutes, my wife suggested that we might
use more cornmeGl and graham -four and
90 in for New England brown bread On
inquiring at the stores | found cornmeal
at 10 cents package, containing u pounds;
graham -four, pound package. 45 cents.
Best grades of -four are selling at 1915
a sack 10 pounds. The answer is plain. We
prefer wheat -four. Why pay more for Sec
ond choice? In these days Of high prices
the patriotism Of the working people, who
comprise the large majority, should not be
subjected TO such strain. When wheat used
TO sell at 81 a bushel corn was rs TO 80
cents. To my mind there is no need at this
time for the reversing of the relatives values;
in fact, it would seem that the way for the
government to get people to use more corn
etc. would be to make a price adjustment
in their favor, rather than allow some one
to charge more. 1t is a big job to work
out in a day or two, but we believe our
government equal to it. c. II. LEACH.
Gloversville, n. Y, Nov. 6, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-08
College Spirit and the Nation

1t was only natural that the government
should benefit in the placing of the second
Liberty Loan by knowledge acquired
through the experience of marketing our
first war bonds last spring. 1t is to be eX-
pected that when subscriptions are asked
Tor a third loan the lessons Of the second
campaign will make the task of the govern
ment in selling bonds lighter, even if its
demands be heavier.
One method evolved in the campaign just
ended should be still further developed
when the United States next appears as
borrower. This is the sale Of bonds by
our colleges and universities in accordance
with a definitely prepared plan, such az
Yale announced AS soon as the government
called for subscriptions for the new issue
this autumn. At many other educational
institutions Liberty Bond drives" were
subsequently organized to interest stu
dents. or students and teachers, in the
bonds. But at Yale the authorities went
further by arranging in advance and by
promptly making public various install
ment payment plans, under which the uni
versity itself agreed to finance the sub
scriptions of all connected with it, from
"the president and fellows" to the janitors
and from the oldest professor to the young
est freshman.
The publication of these plans was fol-
lowed by vigorous campaign in which Off
GERS and students of the university worked
together. 1.-THE Yale News" chroncled the
progress of the "drive" in column articles
and spurred it on by editorials from day to
day. The university aided further by stat
ing that it stands ready to take the bonds
at par in payment of a students term
bills, etc, in addition TO lending money for
the initial cost. At the close of the cant
paign total subscriptions, exclusive Of
those made by professors and students
through their own banks, amounted to
over $370,000. In this total is included
the unversity's own subscription of $780,
600, the remaining $4,000 having been
bought by more than $50 members of
the faculty, administrative and clerical
staff, employees and students.
The financing and care of such num-
Der of subscriptions, many for $50, on the
basis Of a dollar a week payments, will
naturally involve the expenditure Of time
and money by the university. On the
other hand, the local banks will be re-
lieved Of all work in connection with these
subscriptions and will not have to ar
range for the loans required by these sub
scribers. The university may now be the
poorer financially for its wholehearted
participation in the placing of the loan,
but it will ultimately be in every way the
gamer as result Of showing both by pre-
cept and example that it not only talks Of
rendering public service, but seeks in every
way open TO it 10 do so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-08
The Food Plight of the Poor

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: As soon as the food commission started
It's drive | volunteered to aid in any way.
my own household has been on war
basis ever since America entered the con-
fictJ ! was commissioned by our local COM
mittee of the state Good administration 10
assist in the house-to-house canvassing and
was given for ms district a not too prosper
Gus section OF this city. Everywhere I met
with courtesy and Willingness to do every
thing possible. But what could they do? That
was the question.
One little woman, who would justly feel
insuted by an offer of charity was very will
ing TO sign and proud to have the card 10 dis
play in her window She told me that she
had two small children and that she Just
had 10 have two quarts of milk a day for
them She skinned the cream off the milk,
fed the babies the SKINNED milk; once a
week churned the cream, making about one
half pound Of butter, and with the butter
milk made pot cheese. so nothing was wasted
She was willing TO use any substitutes that
she could. but how, in all conscience, could
/ ask a woman trying as hard as that to pay 10
cents pound for rye -four or whole wheat
-four TO use in place of the white, which cost
less?
Yes, 10 cents a pound. ] myself bought
some to make the "war bread" and paid that
price for it.
Now, tell me, is II fair 10 ask those who
have all they can do to make ends meet to
substitute when the thing substituted is not
liked so we'll and costs more into the bargain
1t is an outrage for dealers TO ask 10 cents
pound for rye fouT, and it is an impertinence
on my part to ask the poor TO use it at that
price. The food administration asks the
housewife to use those things which we
have in abundance and suggests potatoes;
but LOOK at the price of potatoes. Many OF
the women told me that they would be glad
to substitute anything II they could only get
IL at fair price. Isn't there some way that
it can be managed?
Every time Mr. Hoover asks US to use
something else the price OF that article i'm
mediately scars to the clouds. Is there not
some way Of tying a weight TO the tail Of the
kite before unwlnding the string?
MRS. G.. B. WHITE.
Clifton, n. j., Nov 1, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-08
A Printers Blundcr
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: In recent letter TO The Tribune,
which was printed under the heading, "Frig-
ates and Sloops.' was made to say that Il
served on the Lancaster" IL served on the
jamestown" A retired naval officer who
read the article questioned me sarcastcally-
What part of the Lancaster did you serve
'on'-the raft, or q grsting!"
A deep sea navy man in good standing
always says, IL served in the good ship LAn-
caster" Of he had been one OF her compile
ment). He also says correctly "a new engine
was put in the ship" "a new mast was put
in the ship" "a new spar deck was put In
her." 81 was q passenger in the Lusitanis,-
etc.
1t Is correct English 10 say "a man wen.
on board ship"-the proposition being fol-
lowed by the word board" And also "he
wen. on deck'-nlwsys conveying the idea
that he went and stood temporarily upon tho
upper side of some particular part OF the
ship, excepting nowadays, that an officer
orders "send man in the chains" the
chains being outside the buwsrks and un.
covered.
IL follows that served In the Lancaster
and In the Kcarsarxs.
PHILIP r. DILLON.
Beacon Beach, N. J., Nev. Q, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-08
Universal Military Training

For many reasons the selective draft
law should be supplemented by universal
military training law. The War Depart
ment has decided to stick closer to the
principle of selection in the second draft.
An effort will be made to classify the men
subject to CONSUMPTION so as to call first
to the colors those whose economic value
to the community is slightest and who
have the least obligations to dependent
families or relatives.
The draft is to be made intelligently
discriminating. That is a proper step.
But if it is desirable to take first for SER
vice those whose economic value is least
and who are least hampered by family
claims, then it is clear that provision
should be made at once for utilizing the
classes of eligibles below twenty-one years.
Since the selective draft act became a
law nearly 100000 men have crossed the
minimum age line. These men are not
now subject to draft. By next June 1,000,-
900 eligibles will have passed that mini
mum limit When Congress authorizes
the raising of third and a fourth con-
script army, it will be easy enough to in
clude among the eligibles all men who have
reached their twenty-frst birthday since
June, 1917. But it will be some time be-
fore the third and fourth armies can be
called out While they are being selected
from the classes between twenty-one and
thirty-one years a half million young men
will reach the age of service and other
half millions will be pushing toward that
limit.
So far as practicable, these recruits,
whose actual economic value is at the min
imum, ought TO be utilized as the basis OF
our newer armies. We do not believe that
public opinion will sanction a lowering Of
the present age limit Of draft. That Init
is more likely to be raised by few years
than 10 be lowered by few years. Itwould
not be worth while 10 lower it If Congress
should establish system Of universal
training for the youth Of the country; for
that training would take the place to a
large extent of the ordinary conscript
training in camps and would enable those
benefting by it TO become trained soldiers
in a very short time.
II may be said that our military system
will be put TO a great strain handling the
drafted men, and could not undertake 70
give the youth Of the country instruction
at the same time. That objection may
hold for the year 1917 and for a part of
the year 1918. But as our military ma
chine expands it probably will be able to
take care Of both classes Of military
eligibles-the conscripts and the youth
below CONSUMPTION age. We shall have
plenty Of environments for both groups,
and eventually we shall have plenty Of in
structors. France has called out for in
struction boys o. seventeen. IL will only be
on our part matter Of utilizing our ma
chinery for creating soldiers TO the fullest
extent possible.
When the war ends we shall have 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-08
A Younger Woman to an Older
To DR.. Anna Howard Shaw.

To DR.. Anna Howard Shaw.
November 8, 1917.
So-Victory at last.
Over the top our yellow banners 60!
Glamour is In the golden air
A great Joy shakes our pulses.
Yet tho sunset holds the richness
We tho young, may never know
The dnuntless will that held the falling sky,
Tho faith that marked tho invisible climbing
stars,
The love that never broke tho handclssp
Ahi The bitter glory
We. tho young may never know
We Of the joyful heart may meyer knowi
FLORENCE RIPLEY MAsTrN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-08

have been motoring for four days through
the American lines. visiting the Y. VI. c. A.
huts that are open for our soldiers we
started one morning at o'clock through the
mist and soft air. At last - Is reached
We wheel into the town, turn a corner and
are halted by a sentry. And very soon we
com. TO a Y. NJ. C. A. hut-not a large one
but II had real wooden floor, when WAS
clean. and electric lights. Think what that
would mean TO you, il you had lived LOT
months IN the dirt, in the mnd, with single
candle by your bunk at night or a nlthy OH
lamp in the village inn! Electric lights ana
clean floor; a high, wide counter 70 lean
across while you choose your Gigs or gum
from the shelf behind, firm writing tables
built against the wall and paper for the ask
ing. The censor says that nine-tenths o.
the letters are on "Y" stationery A Cor
nell boy is playing Sinding's Rustic OF
Spring" and a group stands around him. But
the dominating ornament in this hut is red
curtain which starts from the left wall IN
boldness and says into space before II Is
three -auarters Of the way across. Our host
and head secretary offers me an explanation
$50 far | have learned TO say Out and
Nom don't know one shop from another
This butcher shop with its bars up in 'front.'
looks like the town Jail. But | get on all
right. was brought UP in Ohio near a
deaf and dumb asylum, so | know sign IAN
guaee. That's what use when have 10 get
things for the hut. Now, that curtain knew
it would make a good curtain, but l didn't
know how much was getting, and when
strung IL ND there wasn't enough. But it will
do for a while"
Cheering a Lonely Boy
| looked behind II and saw three beds and
neat rolls of blankets. The three secretaries
live in the hut. The one in charge has white
hair and whittier teeth, and a good nature and
stability that would cheer a lonely boy
That is only one hut out Of many in the
district. We stopped further on to give
message and stepped into the hut for brier
look. A basket Of apples stood on the eoun-
ter-fragrant apples like those at home.
shifted Of them with pleasure and passed on
10 the car. In moment soldier came run
ming after US with his hands full OF apples
and his cheeks full Of smiles.
Lunch time arrived and We pulled up in
village.
"Where is the best hotel?" we asked
Prompt reply from soldier: Turn to the
right after the second manure pile
A long and beautiful drive after lunch
though old walled cities with moats, climbing
steep railroads with sharp curves that
brought us to the edge Of all things with the
world at our feet-villages lowering near a
canal and lines and groups and masses OF hne
trees. Al the foot Of hill we entered ---
A large sign "Welcome" stretched across the
street. In that settlement is the y. NJ. {. A.
hut. building Of 1900 something. The curve
of the doorway is soft and nicked with five
centuries. recess over the door which once
held figure Of the Virgin is filled with little
branches; brace holding telegraph wires
leans out from the ancient wall. Four pieces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-08

have a permanent system Of universal
military training. Why not lay its founda-
ton now? Congress would be building
ahead in creating such system. And it
would be the first instance in which Con-
gress-always hating In matters Of mill
tary policy-could really take credit for
building ahead.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-17
Modernizing District
Headquarters Offices

The morse oi the hammer anil ~uw. which
has been heard constantly for thc mast sew
cral months AT Fort Brown. III, been
transferred "a the administration building,
the quarters Of post and district hcaduuar-
terS. and Colonel David j. Rakcr and hi-
Officers and clerks will soon have nice Of
flee, in \ modern buiIding-that ~. mod
ern - far ~ the interior ~ concerned.
Colonel Baker and hi~ staff have been
routed out Of their oiiicc~ * the northeast
corner of the building while n force Of
carpenters and workers are finishing the
interior with beaver board. and otherwise
fixing up" The Other offices III the
building viii undergo u similar process.
and the long. white, sometimes u.ly look
inc hallway. y u * completely trans form
ed rs the use Of beaver board.
The leaky roof of the building ha- been
removed. and 4 covering OF tar paper stops
this source oi trouble.
While hi- offices are hcing put ~ shape
Colonel Baker i occupying office nn the
opposite side Of the building.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-17
SINGING GROWS
IN POPULARITY
is OUTSTANDING FEATURE OF THE
POST"
NIGHTS AT FORT BROWN.

II there Is any Thomas who doubts that
soldier, like To sing. he should visit the
Fort Brown "Stick-A Around the Post en-
tcrlainmcnt on Friday nights.
The mass singing was the outstanding
feature of last nights entertainment
That's positive when several hundred
khaki-clad men unanimously shout, "No.
l6," or mo. ~" or "Nu. 81" lnprcfcrcncc
10 q boxing or u wrestling bout. Chaplain
Louehran has had printed several hundred
| copies of booklets containing the choruSeS
of popular war songs, and they are called
my number. And they were called, and
called and called. And every chorus was
repeated.
The Sixteenth Cavalry Band, which
| came down from Mcrcedcs Friday after
noon for The affair, lead the -one~ Band
Leader Rcch'~ new march, THE Gallnping
Sixteenth played here last night for the
first time. received Il splendid reception,
and was repeatedly cncored.
Last nights "Stick- Around -thc-Po~t'
entertainment marked the farewell Of the
Fifth United States Engineer, who are
4 if1A ill., btNH i-N III hNA 'fh 49,
This was, without a doubt. one of the best
aud most enthusiastic programs of tho
season. Everyone joined in with the songs
and during the contests the boys rooted for
their star.
Thanks 10 the men Of the Fifth United
State Engineers were extended hS
Chaplain Louehran. for their help IN MANY
WAYS to make the recreation hall al Fort
Brown 4 success. The Chaplain also cN-
tended his appreciation Is Private Robert
son Of the Engineers, who took such an m
tero>t in the planning Of the skating rink
Mis- Mary Bertha ilick, and Ml~-
Evelyn Bennett sang. and received the u>t-
al applause from the audience.
Allen of the Sixteenth Cavalry succeed
"a IN demonstrating hi superiority over
his opponent Cedarque~t II the wrc~tlins
bout. Twice did be- pin his opponent
shoulders To- the mat.
The cVlorcd Quartette that appeared ~
the stage seemed To hold the interest of the
audicncew it'll their singing. Nickle~ ant
dimes were ~howercd upon the stage n
~ appreciation Of their entertainment
lilAslt NdNfl- VI hh'It~'AA -ANh 4
recital that was % well received bv TN
audience that he was cncored and com.
PEELED 10 give another. The Highland Film.
danced by little Bcrnicc Ridley was very
beautiful and received the hearty applause
Of the audience.
Privat Barnc~ Of the Sixteenth Cavalry
Band. succeeded IN delightfully."- entertain
ing the audience for some time with dane
ing. Iii, work consisted of stunt that
would meet with the approval NJ the mos
accomplished shuttle dancer.
The Mcclure and Carver bout was somc-
what one-sided. Mcclure wa~ easily th,
best man. and hi~ opponent did not even
have u show. and a- u natural consequence
the bout did not develop into anything I'M
tcrC~ting. Carver wa- twice knocked Nv
the mat, and Oh the count ~ the second
fall failed Ia rise.
\ great disappointment to the il~tic fan-
was the failure 70 appear of the opponent
that was tn meet Schcllhau-. and IN the
place of this an exhibition bout wa, staged
by Schcllhau~.