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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
YachtSmen Learn
How They Can Best
Defend Coast Line
10000 to 10000 Power Boats
Are Needed, Commodore
Chapman Asserts

Commodore Charles +. Chapman,
vice commander of the United States
Power Squadrons, told five hundred
yachtsmen at the New York Athletic
Club last night how they could best
train themselves to aid the country in
the event of war. For the proper de-
fence of our coast line he said from
10000 to 10000 power boats were
needed.
"Of the three factors necessary for
the producing Of motor boat defence
feet" he continued, "the building OF
the engines is the easiest, by reason
of the many automobile factories. The
nextstep-the construction Of the hulls
is harder. but the most difficult task
is to man the boats. Il is the work OF
the power squadrons to educate the
young men Of to-day so that they Will
be fitted to command or to serve on
this feet of submarine chasers."
Commodore Chapman described in
detail the different map9uvres used by
the navy in searching for submarines,
and told how TO make the navigation of
the rivers and harbors safer
Chief Commander Isaac Coe spoke of
the aims of the power squadrons, and
invited all yachtsmen to enroll. Twen-
ty-ive members Of the New York Ath-
letic Club yachting department, under
the direction of Harry A, Jackson, Of
the Huguenot Squadron, are TO organ
ize a new squadron at once, TO be
know as the Travers Island Power
Squadron. Those present included Com
modore H. NJ. Williams, of the Hugue-
not Yacht Club; Commodore Davis,
Colonial Yacht Club; Commodore IL.
Anderson, Vice Commodore B. +. Ell
dred, Rear Commodore c. II. Sunder-
land, DR.. W. E. Porter, exCommodore
II. NJ. Belts, New Rochelle Yacht Club,
and Commodore II. l.. Stone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
MAYOR WELCOMES INQUIRY
INTO RIVERSIDE DRIVE PLAN
Invites Mills and Malone to Attend
Hearings Next Week.

Mayor Mitchell sent letter yester-
day to Senator Ogden L. Mills, chair
man of the City Of New York Com
mittee, and Assemblyman John c. Ma
lone, chairman Of the Affairs Of Cities
Committee, assuring them that the
Board of Estimate would wecome the
most rigid inquiry into every phase of
the New York Central-West Side i'm
provement plan. The Mayor invited
them to sit with the Board of Esti-
mate at the public hearings on the
plan, which begin next Wednesday. and
10 visit the site Of the proposed i'm
provement.
although the Board OF Estimate"
the Mayor wrote, "has taken no off
clal action upon the suggestion, | wish
TO say that | am certain that an in
vestigaton would be entirely agree
able to the board, and speaking with
authority for the Controller and the
Presidents Of the Boroughs of Brook
lyn and The Bronx, who have ex-
pressed themselves on this subject.
wish 10 say omphaticaly that we are
in favor Of the most rigid inquiry into
every phase of the entire question
We would deprecate it, however. if an
investigation would cause undue delay.
although we believe that prompt
investigation by you would result IN
dissipatlng the arguments that have
heretofore been made in favor of delay
"As a preliminary TO such an investi-
cation, / believe your committee
should have before it the facts in re-
gard 70 this proposed contract, and
may ] now. as an assured method of
presenting these facts, invite you TO sit
with the Board of Estimate at the pub
lie hearings upon the proposed form
Of contract, which open on Wednes-
day, and are 10 be continued until
those who desire to express their opin-
ions have had every opportunity to be
heard ?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
WOODS FINDS NO SCANDAL
IN TEST OF PATROLMEN

Persistent reports Of scandal in the
examination Of 1850 pstrolmen who
on January 20, took the tests for ser
gesncies yesterday caused Police Com
missioner Arthur Woods to order an
immediate investigation. At the end
Of a days research into the charges
the Commissions, announced that no
evidence OF unfair dealing had been
uncovered and denied the report that
the test papers had been ordered
thrown out and that a new examina-
ton would be held.
"The integrity of the department is
at stake" the Commissioner said. "and
/ must satisfy myself as to whether
there is any foundation to these
rumors."
The examination was held in Grand
Central Palace. The patrolmen had
six hours in which to answer ques-
tons. 1t is said that some policemen
had more than six hours for the wock
and others were obliged to hand in
their papers after five hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09

country and our national self-respect.
"For many, many months the Amer
lean people, conscious at times OF the
infection OF humiiations, have been
wondering what was best TO do. They
have been very patient and long suffer
ing.
Only a Leader Needed.
"All they needed was the word OF
the leader to make them rally around
him. But il is not a matter that can
be talked of or disposed of lightly. We
are not disposed to rush headlong into
a war. We must steel our minds and
keep cool but | cannot refrain from
saving that it is by earnest nope,
should trouble overtake us-God grant
that il will not-that this great nation
will prepare TO protect its rights ana
its citizens in proportion TO l's
strength and its power.
"Our part should not be merely the
supplying Of funds If We are drawn
into this conflict. 1t is incumbent upon
US to do much more than act the part
of the banker. We must help IN otner
ways-in munitions, in ships ana IN
men. ] favor a universal military oDi!-
CATION being placed upon all our clu-
ZenS OF aNdlltDlc age anu S'"'"'
DR.. Butler discussed party organiza-
ton at some length and suggestions
as 10 making this city permanently Re
publican. In view of the crisis OF the
last few days, he said, it was impossi-
bic for him to say some things about
the present national Administration
which would "come glibly to the tongue
of a Republican just now" lie de-
scribed the great opportunity IN the
present crisis afforded the Republican
party and urged that it live up TO the
traditions from which it sprang.
Mr.. Koenig responded briefly to the
other speakers, thanking them for the
good things they had said about MN
and the hundreds Of Republicans VINO
had gathered to do him honor. lie
made plea for party loyalty and vig-
orous and thorough party organization.
Those at the guest table, besides the
sneakers, were George S. ScOfeld, Jo-
seph H. De Bragga, Jacob A: Living
ston, State Controller Eugene A. Travis,
Secretary of State Francis NJ. hugo,
Herbert Parsons, William K. wilcox,
George Glynn, Republican state chair
man; Henry L. Stimson. Controller
William A. Prendergast, Borough Pres
idents Marks, Mathewson and Pounds;
Dock Commissioner Smith and Com
missioner r. j. II. Kracke, of Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
SENATE DEMOCRATS REPvy
TO DROP EXCESS PROFIT "A,
$3.50, 100000 Revenue Act Read, =.
Approval by Caucus

Washington, Feb. S.-The Admin,
tration revenue bill, designed "a ,,,.
approximately $3.50, 100000 and s,u,,
iziag a bond issue Of s1OOOOO,o0O N,
practically agreed upon to-day By a,
Democrats Of the Senate Firsns, Ca.
mittee. 1t will be submitted "a a.
Democratic caucus tor approval !,
morrow night.
Efforts 70 induce the committee :,
reduce or eliminate the proposed a.
cess profit tax OF per cent on :,
incomes of copartnerships and corpo.'
lions. were unayailing. II wa, J..
cded. however, to clarity the lsns,,s
OF the measure as il passed the iovs
in order that there may be no ni.,,'
struction. The exemption Of rw
and 8 per cent profit on inyestntt |,
retained.
Increased inheritance take. a.,
munitions excuses as carried IL h,
House bill are retained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
BERLIN INTERESTS BOUGHT
IN LEHIGH COKE COMPANY
s15,0OO,0O0 Concern Is Sold TO Pitts
burgh By-PrOduct Company

South Bethlehem. Penn, Feb. S.-An-
nouncement was made here to-day that
the Lehigh Coke Company, represent
ing an investment OF S1j,OO0,0OO, has
been sold to the Pittsburgh By-Product
Company, Of Pittsburgh. What the
1t means, however, that the German in
terest in this business, said to be 10
per cent and held by the Deutsches
Bank, has now been entirely acquired
by American interests.
Whether the German-American sit
uation has had anything to do with the
apparently quick transfer of this prop
erty is not known.
A change in directors. in conformity
with the new ownership, will soon
follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
1000 Shirtwaist Girls Strike

Seven thousand girls in non-asso-
citation waist and dress shops went on
strike yesterday for 10 per cent in
crease in wages.
Harry SHERMAN. manager Of the
dependent Division Of the Ladies'
Waist and DresSmakers' Union Local
No. Is, Of the international Ladies'
Garment Workers Union. said that
10 900 girls would be out to-day. Forty
Of tho shops. he added, settled yes
tcTdasg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09

from this opinion from the Attorney
General, the Republican Senator'S are
delighted, and are now prepared to dis
cuss the constitutional phases OF the
question for months, il need be;
One Republican Senator told the
Democrats that the constitutions!
phases alone would require much more
time than could possibly be devoted to
Il in the short executive session which
the Senate normally has following the
inauguration, to confirm nominations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
DIES AWAITING DEATH CHAIR
John Carnivale Succumbs to Tubercu-
Iosis in Death House at Sing Sing

Ossining, N. Y, Feb. 8.-The death
from tuberculosis of John Carnivale,
a prisoner in the death house at Sing
Sing, was reported 90 an undertaken
here tonight. Carnivale is the first
prisoner who ever died a natural
death in the death house. Others
have cheated the chair by suicide.
Carnivale had been in the death
house three weeks. He was in the
last stages Of tuberculosis when ad-
mitted TO the prison. He was placed
in tier Of cells apart from the other
prisoners and his windows were kept
open. lie received medical attention
daily.
Carnivale was convicted Of killing
Michael Carrano, Of u Richardson
Street. Brooklyn and was sentenced
six weeks ago. His case was pending
in the Court Of Appeals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
u. S. Convoy for Merchant Ships
Only WayOpen, Says DR.. Stowell
Means Suggested by Germany in 9l5 Note and Covered
in Treaty of DISARMAMENT Useless
in Present Situation
By ELLERY c. STOWELL

ers and privateers. The situation is
entirely different at the present time,
and il seems 90 me that the government
itself ought now take measures 10 pro-
tect our merchantmen from the UNI
justifable assaults Of the German sub
marines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
FLEMISH DEMAND AUT0yoY,
Presidents Of 200 Associations Adm
Resolution. Saws Brussels DispaiA

Berlin. Feb. s (by wireless to Tia.
erton, y. J).-The Overseas Men
Agency to-day gave out the follsvr,
dispatch received from Brussels:
Flemish newspapers report that l.y
Sunday a meeting of Flemish assoc,
lions was held. More than two hlndri
presidents Of Flemish association, ven
present, and a resolution was u,s,
adopted stating that the Flea
ish nation in the future must be a,
tonomous. A Council for Flanders W
appointed 10 prepare the necss,,,
steps for this purpose. A manifes.o i
the Flemish nation will be issued b
the council"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
Woman 104 Years Old Is Dead

Carlisle, Penn. Feb. s.--Mrs. Samuel
Sipe. 104 years old, friend of Molly
Pitcher OF Revolutionary War fame,
died here to-day. She was born in
Switzerland and had lived in Carlisle
for century.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
DRESSMAKERS' UNION
URGES STRIKE IN WAR
Committee Urges A. +. of l.. to Plan
10 Paralyze Country.


10 Paralyze Country.
The current events committee OF
Local 25 of the Ladies' Waist ant
Dressmakcrs' Union adopted resolu-
tions last night calling on the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor to announc'
general strike as soon as war was
declared. so that all industries should
stop and neither soldiers nor supplies
be transported. About 500 attended
the meeting, which was held at 175
East Broadway.
Bouck White declared that if war
came it would be peanut war" in
the cause of capitalism and prepared
ness. He urged his audience to re
pulse preparedness and patriotism AZ
YOU would the black devil himself"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
An Adventure
In Philanthropy

has been written, a short
story describing what it
means to be a poor man in
New York and illustrating
the kindly, human, com
mon sense spirit Of charity
organization work. You
can obtain a free copy Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
An Adventure
In Philanthropy

by writing or tclephoning the
Charity Organization Society.
Room az, ioS East 22d Street.
New York City Telephone,
Gramercy 4o66.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
MAY REDUCE OLEO TAX
Senate Committee Accepts Plan TO Open
- Market to Butter Substitute

Washington, Feb. $50 open the
market to oleomsrgafine, the Senate
Finance Committee to-day accepted as
an amendment To the revenue bill
proposal by Senator Underwood TO tax
the product two cents pound. to be
paid by the manufacturer, in place Of
the present tax of 10 cents a pound.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
An Adventure
In Philanthropy

is the real adventure after
all. To know New York as
the visitors OF the Charity
Organization Society know
it is to read Che living pages
of the greatest Of all novels.
Around the experiences Of
these visitors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
Might Save American Crews

1t might now also serve to compel
any cruiser or submarine that wished
20 exercise the rights of visit and
search TO observe the requirements of
international law governing cruiser
warfare and put n stop to the turning
Of the crews of American vessels adrift
on the high seas in small boats. II
Germany attempts TO justify her illegal
course in the prescribed zone on the
basis OF reprisals, the American gov
eminent has taken the stand, notably
in its note Of May 3, 1916. that viola
tion by one be!ligcrent of the 6ights
under international law cannot bSmade
Justification by the other for inter
ference with the rights Of American
citizens.
During the revolutionary wars at the
end of the eighteenth century the
American government armed it's mer-
chantmen 20 fepel by force the unjustl-
liable proeaadings of the Frsnch eruis-
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
NATIVE CITIZENS WILL.
HONOR COL. HARPER
Tribute to Inaugural Chief Will Fea-
ture Celebration.

When the bugle blows for the forma-
ton of the forces that will march in
the inaugural parade of March 8. as
chairman of the main Inaugural Com
mittee. Col Harper. will be complimented
by the attendance of large body of
horsemen from his native section of
Virginia, the famous Loudoun County.
according to reports received from
prominent residents of that community.
Elaborate preparations are under way
In I,oudoun that promise to produce
some of the best Of horsemen and mounts
that will participate in the parade.
Robert II. Gray, of Loudoun County, is
the head of q committee to organize
perfect troop OF horsemen for this pur-
pose.
Ths governor of Mississippi and his
entire stan will be in Washington to
take lin the inaugural ceremonies ac-
cording to a letter received from the
adiutant general of that State, yester-
day.
Cornpnittee chairrnen who have been
con,nlafninr OF the non-attendance OF
their members at called meetings saio
yesterday that prospects for fuii meet
Ings in the future appeared or1snter'
Col. Harper sounded a warning to the
affect that unless the committee mem
hers made a determined effort to aid their
cbieS, the inaugural machinery couio
not be opereted very smoothly.
The warning has had some erect, 40
cordInr TO reports heard at inaugural
hesdouarters. Committeeman VINO nave
been heretofore lax in their duty nave
expressed to Col Harper their intenuons
of attending meetings heneelor"aIu !.
"But there remain quite number yet
who have Lot responded in the way that
would Ike them to- said Chairman
Harper, land am anxious to have every
bit of moral support available
Chairman Harper's appointment OF TWO
women. the first women who have ever
served on an inaugural committee. ap-
pears to have brought the women OF
Washington to a realization that tneS
can be financial as well as moral sup
porters of the promoters of the cele-
bration. Chairman Peters told the nm
ance committee announced yesterday tnat
the following contributions were received
from We men: Mrs. l. d. Brandels, slo'
Mrs E Glendower Evans, Sloo' Mrs.
Emily Balch, 800; Mrs. j. Malcomo
Forbes, 800; Mrs. Robert NJ. La Toilette
Mrs Amos Pinchot, ana Mrs- hsnes -.
wasbase. IS each
according to reports from the Wilson
and Marshall Association, 500 business
men, headed by a large brass band, viii
march in the parade on March D.
The inaugural ball has come back into
the arena of official discussion. Business
men and professional men have promised
10 raise an extra $4,000 II President Will
son will consent to come to the proposed
ball 1t is the belief of inaugural ON
cials that the President took his stand
against the ball because admission Is re-
auired to. such a function that IS essen
tally planned to give the people an op-
portunity to see the President. It Is
the plan. OF those who have offered to
Contribute the $4,000 to rid the ball of a
ucrcenary aspect by defraying the ex-
penses with the extra contributions.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
Neighborhood Entertains
Fremen of No. 10 Company

The members Of No. 10 Engine Com
pany, OF Maryland avenue northeast,
were enter tanned by the citizens living In
the neighborhood of the company's quar-
ters Tuesday night with plenty Of musi-
cal talent and an oyster roast
Among those present were Homer J.
Councillor, Russell Mason, Charles A.
Kinsella, and James A. Councillor, repre-
sentfng the Y. NJ. c. A; DR.. L d. Wal
ters, Dr. W. r. Wilmeth, A. 8. GILL; Err
rGart Kennard, James Crun1p, Louis
Waple, H. c. Gill, Charles Stock. James
Burns, Sam Thomas, Burton Dixie, ]. D.
Brady, John Teaohum, Richard 1saacs,
George AIlwein, L, A Cutshaw, z. Mo-
Brown. tr., John Wrenn. and L. w. Col
lns.
Musical selections were furnished by
Frank Bernichi, soloist. and buck and
wing dancer: Harry Barry, mandolinist;
n. Lebermann, first violin; Raymond
Hunt, second violin; John Neuland.
pianist, and Harold stutz, drums.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18

vice chairman; Mrs. Mary Ford Adams
third vice chairman; Mrs.. Anna Booth
stratton. press agent. Mrs Kate Tsen-
holm Abrahams. secretary; Miss Nora B.
Huffman. treasurer: Mrs, II. r. c. Bry.
ant. auditor: Mrs, Alfred II. Marsh. SER
geant-at-arms: Miss velma Hitchcock
registrar. and Mrs. Lucy Jones Har Is
historian.
The advisory board of women is Mrs
Robert W. Woolley. Mrs. Frank Clark
Mrs. John F. Costello. Mrs. John 7. Gcoi.
rick, Mrs. Charles ID. Carter, Mrs. Garter
Glass. Mrs. Clara A. Eastman. Mrs. A W
Gleason Mrs. Cato Sells, Mrs. VIII r.
King. Mrs. John Dennmore. Mrs. Eugens
Hoffman and Mrs. Raymond Jones
The members Of the mems advisory
board sre:l Raymond Baker, Walter Ca.
hill. Walter Costello. J. B. Cralle, Charlie,
w. Darr. Fred Estopinal. Foster Gleason
c. OConnor Goolrick. Karst Holman
Charlie James, Otis B. Kent, Alfred NJ
Marsh. o. L. Marsteller. Harry NJ. Mar.
TIN. Robert Mattingiy. Ruslin McArdle
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
"G1RL HOBO FOUND SANE.

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. H.-Mrs. Es-
telle Miller. girl hobo" alleged high
way robber and member of Philadel-
phia family said to be wealthy. was ad-
Judged sane yesterday by the county
lunacy commission, which continued her
case until Monday next. when she will
be subjected to a medical test to deter
mine whether she is suffering an incipi-
ent disease.
Testimony was given that her daugh-
ter, on a dare made in public dance
hall. had "hoboed" 1t to Yuma, Ariz..
there to meet man; dressed In mans
clothing. and on December q, In Los
Angeles, had participated, with a man
named o'Brien. in the robbery of .
grocer, Mrs. Miller acting as decoy in
the hold-up.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18

Marshall W. Pickering, Joeeph Rauit-
Frank N. Stacy and Ralph whittsksr.
The psges on the Inaugural comm1tfss
are: Tom Threlkeid and Harry Fowler.
each representing Uncle Sam: Bob Carter.
Seward Williams. Frank Cahfll Wesley
Morris. Henry Marsh. Harry Hun. Wishs
Meredith. John d.. Hess. Edward O. Hes~,
Joseph r. MCGOWAN. Aloysius T. Nc.
Cowan. George smoot and Billy johnson.
The regular meetings of the Inaugural
Committees Will be held every Tuesday
afternoon at 4 O'Clock in the board room
of the wonen's Wilson Union In the ncw
headquarters All women and wor,eu 9
organize tiops that are interested In the
matter are invited TO Join in the work ~
preparing for the parade and TO take part
j in IL.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
Magruder School Leads
In Paper Collections

The Magruder School led In yester-
days paper campaign. with 1874 pounds
of old papers to its credit Tho J. F.
Cook School came second, contributing
i.oN pounds, and the Jackson School took
third place, with 726 pounds.
The total amount collected was Ss7s
pounds. The following list gives the num-
ber Of pounds OF paper collected by the
various schools yesterday: Force, no;
Banneker. 61; Morgan, 54s; Jones, 4s7;
Garrison "a; Douglass. 3o2; Twtnins, ss7.
Slater, 80; Sumner, "a; Adams, 20:
Phelps, zs; Dennison, III; Cleveland, s.;
Lansston, s.; Reno. 80, and Polk, A.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
THE WASHINGTON HERALD THURSDAY. JANUARY 1s 1917.

American Forestry Association. viii make
his annual report which will show q
prosperous year and a big gain In MEM
bership The chief topic OF this confer
ence will be ways and means of fghting
the spread of the white pine blister dis
ease which threatens destruction to pines
on this continent valued at 500. .oo0, 600
President Pack arrived yesterday. An
other early arrival was j. B. White, a
member of the forestry association, who
was recently appointed to the shipping
board by President Wilson,
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
WOMEN open QUARTERS
FOR INAUGURAL WORK
Invite All Of the Fair Sex to Assist
in Plans.

The Women's Wilson Union has opened
headquarters in the Oxford Hotel. Penn
sylvania avenue and Fifteenth streets
northwest. The Inaugural Committe ap-
pointed by the union to take charge of
the work Of organizing a division to
take part in tho Inaugural parade. Is now
at work In the new location
The executive board of the Inaugural
Committee Is: Mrs. James II. Boggs,
chairman; Mrs. Joseph Ransdell. first vice
chairman; Mrs. Mary C. Bryan, second
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
WAR HOSPITAL WORKER
TOLECTURE ON BURNS

Miss Elsie Dewolfe, of New York City,
who has recently returned from France
where she has been engaged in work at
the Issy Hospital, win give an fllustrat-
ed lecture on .Ambrime," newly de-
velooed treatment for burns, this after
noon at the Playhouse, lSH n street
northwest. Over 1000 tickets have been
issued for the lecture and a large attend
ance is expected.
Miss Dewolfe is engaged IN raising
funds for more efficient ambulance serv-
ice on the European battlefelds-
The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
EXPERTS
CONVENE HERE TODAY
International Conference Will Discuss
War on White Pine Blister.

Delegates from almost every state in
the Union and big delegation from Cam
ada began arriving in Washington yes
terday for the two-day session OF the
International forestry conference under
auspices OF the American Forestry AS
sociation. Charles Lathrop Pack. presi-
dent of the American Forestry Associa-
ton. will call the delegates to order this
morning at. 10 o'clock in the big ball
room of. the New Willard.
Following his address Of welcome, r
s. Ridsdale. executive secretary of the