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New-York tribune., 1918-03-18


An Amsterdam dispatch on Satuc-
day said it had been learned on excel
lent authority that the Dutch govern.
ment had accepted the demand of the
Allies relating to the use of Dutch
ships in the danger zone.
LONDON, March 17.-In discussing
the decision of the Allies regarding
Dutch shipping German newspapers
reaching Amsterdam declare it will be
followed by intenstication of subma-
rine warfare. The "Frankfurter lei
tung" says:
Under the proposed circumstances
no really neutral Dutch ships will exist.
Germany will have no reason longer to
leave open free passage to the North
Sea, which was created only in the in
terest of Dutch shipping. This passage
has been only nuisance to our sub
marines, whose warfare in future will
be much more effective. Unfortunately
Dutch ships will suffer most, and the
supplies promised Holland by the En-
tente will be exposed to uncertainty"
The "Vossische Zeitung' terms the
step taken by the Allies monstrous
Holland naturally must renounce a
further supply of coal and other indis-
pensable materials from u.s.
Explains Position of Allies
Reuters, Limited, publishes a note
comparing the generous offer which
the Allies, before deciding to take over
the ships, made to Holland with the
German practice of either bottling up
Dutch ships or, if they came out, sink
ing them, with no replacement being
promised or intended.
"In considering the decision of the
Allies" the note says, "some reference
is needed to the past course of the
British commercial negotiations with
Holland. Early in the war Holland
ceased to supply us with any Of her
products, except at eXorbltant prices,
and it was only after prolonged nego-
tiations that she agreed to sell us a
fair share on terms which could be
seriously entertained.
when the German unrestricted war
fare was announced Holland alone OF
all the Northern neutrals did nothing
to counteract these lawless German
methods. but locked up all her ships
in her own or other ports. Dutch ac-
ton, therefore, has been of direct as
sistance to Germany's procedure. Hol-
land has not reaped any reward for
this, for Germany has consistently and
habitually sunk her shipping.
"As is known, chiefly owing to the
action Of the Netherlands government,
negotiations for the use of Dutch ships
have been drawn out and delayed The
British and allied governments feel the
time has now passed for such dilatory
negotiations. They must take steps to
make available for Allied use the idle
thousands Of tons of Dutch shipping,
for any other course would be acqui-
escence in German methods and their
consequences. The Allies recognize
that the Dutch delays are the result
Of German pressure, and so far sympa-
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18
America Delays
Seizure, Waiting
For Dutch ReDLv

WASHINGTON. March 17.v-Hol-
lands reply to the American and Brit
ish demand that voluntary shipping
agreement be put into effect despite
Germany's opposition, in default of
which the Dutch vessels in American
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18
Confidence Expressed in
Reply Sent to
Allies
German Newspapers
Threaten Holland
Declare Intensified Sub
marine Warfare Will
Follow

THE HAGUE, March l7.-After a
Cabinet council lasting into the night,
the government cabled TO London a
message, which, according to reliable
information, probably will lead to q
satisfactory conclusion of the shipping
difficulty.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-18

An Amsterdam dispatch on Satuv-
day said it had been learned on excel
lent authority that the Dutch govern
ment had accepted the demand of the
Allies relating to the use OF Dutch
sh;ns II, the danCer zone
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27
Women's Winter Suits

Featuring remainder prices which
advantage of for another seasons
about sb in the three big bargain lots the
prices a follows:
$4,000 to &oOO0 suits at. tsf0.Tb
% $3.50 suits Observation-Disclosures
500 to 1925 Suits at.-.......-.-......$68 $1,000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27

listed men to spend sunday afternoon.
but the general public IL made wei
come, with the result that the audi
tcrium is always crowded to its Gu
pacity. The soldiers and sailors and
civilians sing weii-known songs and
listen to a short talk on a patriotic
topic by weil-known speaker. The
cIubrooms are deserted during the
time the "sing" Ia In progress, but at
forward the men come trooping back,
full Of praise for the interest In their
welfare that liz being displayed by
Richmondsrs
At the present time the war camp
community service 10 conducting a
statewide campaign in Virginia for
sse0, 900, which 10 needed TO maintain
and extend the pralseworthy work thu;
has been started, 1t 10 hoped that
funds will be available after the close
of the drive, Jan. 81. to carry out a
program similar to that conducted In
this city in ell the communities in
the state adjacent to army camps and
navy stations. Through the Virginia
state council Of defense. Colonel Eu-
rene c. Massie was appointed chair
man of the state campaign. and John
M. Miller. Jr., president of the First
National bank, was named treasurer
7. r.. Fl. Radeker Is assisting Colonel
Massie in conducting the campaign.
The response from all parts of the
state has been good. but much remains
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27
Women's Street Coats

prices that should hurry garment
a hurry. There only 1b IN the lot hurry her
Tuesday this extra reduced pFic
LIS and $s5 90 Coats at ......--..... st7.7s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27

aieet a1e Il Sire Army and Nav
olrb
Soldiers. sailors and marines make
uae Of this expression freely since The
opening recently of spacious club.
rooms for their use on the second and
third floors OF the building 81 this
eoutheast corner Of Seventh and
Franklin streets. The club IS main
tanned by the Richmond branch OF the
war camp community service, an or
gantxatton WATCH concerns Itself with
furnishing wholesome nusefnent and
entertainment for or listed men In all
branches OF Uncle Sans service who
whit communities adjacent to camps
Richmond has displayed an adui-
rable spirit OF patriotism with REFER
auce to its attitude toward the work
that has been started here by the com
mission on comm unity service, Co
operation is being supplied by numer-
Gus public spirited individuals ard or
EXAMINATIONS. and the outlook FOR the
comnisSions work IN this city Is very
bright.
Rev. Fl. y. c. AFacsachlan, D D. Is
chairman OF the Richmond commits
sion and q. H Wiufrey is secretary.
Mr.. winfrey ard r 3. Settle. who ~
in charge of The southeastern district
OF the war camp community service,
have their Offices at the club. Mr.
Settle recently transferred his head
quarters to this city from New York
I'm order to be in closer contact with
the work In hts district, which en-
braces the states of Virginia. North
Carolina. South Carolina, Geor gia,
Florida. Tennessee and part OF Ala
bama.
Mr.. winfrey is a young man pos
sessing an attractive personality and
hss rapidly become Immensely popu
lar with the scores Of enlisted men
who make the Army and Navy club
their headquarters when they are in
Richmond on absent leaves from
camp. Before funds became ayaila BILE
tor the opening Of the club. ne began
hts activities ia behalf Of soldier and
sailor visitors, being foremost in start
sng the home-to Sunday dinner move
ment This consisted OF obtaining the
names of Richmond people who were
DESTROYS of entertaining one or more
enlisted men in their homes over Sat
tsrday night and Sunday and then
placing the men in touch with these
friendly residents.
Temporary home connections was
the name given to this branch of thu
work said Secretary WInfrey yester.
the rapid growth OF the idea. A ser.
geant at Camp Lee who heard Of oul
plan came 10 see me IN most doubt
tut frame of mind To like TO cal
that bluff. was the way he expressed
IL. He went on to explain that foi
eighteen months he had not seen th'
inside of a home and he was begin
ming to think that such place ne
longer existed he quickly discoveret
that we were not blufi9ng. for We ar
ranged readily for his stay over tht
seek -end In a home where a aoldje
was wanted"
The movement grew with euc}
rapidity that 81 times Secretary Win
frey found 1t impossible TO suppl,
enlisfod men for all the homes whcr'
they were wanted This feature o
the commissions service is now lie
ing directed. Of course, from the sec
retary's office at the Army and Nav.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27
ToDAY's BEAUTY HINT

1t la not necessary to shampoo your
hair so frequently II 1t Ia entirely by
hair SO frequently II it is entirely and
properly cieansed each time by the use
OF g. really good shampoo. The easiest
to use and quioket drying shampoo
that we can recommend to our read
ers liz one that brings out all the
natural beauty of the hair and may
be enjoyed at very little expense, by
dissolving a teaspoonful of Canthrox.
which can be obtained from any drug
sist, In a cup of hot water. This
makes full cup of shampoo liquid.
enough 80 It Is easy to apply 1t to all
the hair instead OF just to the top OF
the head. This, when rubbed into
the scalp and onto every strand of
hair, chemically dissolves all impure
ties. It In very soothing and cooling
In itm action, as we'll as beneficial to
both scalp and hair. After rtnsing
out the lather so created, you will
find the scalp is fresh, clean and free
from dandruf. while the hair dries
quickly and evenly, developing a
bright luster and a soft fluffiness that
makes 1t seem very heavy.--Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27

100 chaperons whom the commission
is 1T liberty to call on for assistance.
Different groups Of chaperons serve
in thar capacity on succeeding Satur-
day nights.
1T Ia utterly useless to talk about
putting forth efforts to eliminate GER
tain disasreeable phases OF city life
II nothing is done toward Offering men
In Uncle Sans service healthfui and
sane amusement during their leisure
hourB." said Field Secretary Settle.
That Is where we come in. The men
who come TO Richmond from Camp
Hsee and other places for brief stay
are eager TO Dance and sing and talk
and otherwise enjoy themselves They
we're accustomed to all these diver
sions before they donned uniform.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27

so IT 10 perfectly natural that they
will be interested in them now. IT
Is our part to make II as easy as pos
sibls for these splendid young men
to enjoy themselves sensibly when
they leave camp"
Dancing 10 not the only diversion
provided at the Saturday night dances.
Patriotic songs and tunes that have
attained popularity in the army camps
are sung by every one present when
the dancing is not in progress. Instru-
mental music also serves to enlivsn
the occasion. Refreshments are served
by committee having this feature of
the entertainment in charge.
Inasmuch as the club has sleeping
accomm odations for 500 men. 1t is be-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27
GLOVER SALE or
Dress Goods Silks

Brocaded TaNetas, 80
inches wide: orchid. corn. tur-
quoise. apricot and deep pink:
worth $3.50. Glover sale,
Sf.i9.
Pure Silk Jersey. SO inches
wide, in black. old rose. gold.
Copen and emerald: worth
sz.so yard: special. Sf.SS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27

Corduroy in orange, dark
Preen. Copen. delft and re-
soda: 50 inches wide: worth
sl.25. Glover sale price, Soc.
Chiffon Velvets, 40 inches
wide. In gold, Copen. old rose,
navy. white. light blue. pink,
pearl: worth $500 to 1900;
special. eS.ea. Main Floor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27

coming the permanent weekend head
quarters OF many enlisted men. A
small fee Ia charged for q bed. Shower
baths are handy. and the visitors fnd
the club an excellent place TO stay
during their brief visits here.
The sunday Sings" In the auditor
ium Of the John Marshall High school
are largely attended by visitors tc
the club The sings" are designed
primarily to provide a place for en-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27
Linens and Domestics
GLOVER SALE PRICES

zee Bleached Mercerfzed
Table Damask; extra heavy
weight beautiful range of
new patterns: 50 inches wide.
Glover price. soc yard.
SIC extra large bleach hem .
med Cotton Huck Towels; size
20x8s inches: good weight /;
very absorbent Glover price,
25c each.
$3.50 All-Linen Pillow
Tubeing: 45 inches wide; suit
able for pillow case and
bolster case: all pure linen.
Clover price, CSC.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27

75c Envelope Pillow Cases:
scalloped and embroidered
monogram designs suita BILE
for initial and monograms.
Glover price. soc each.
400 Piquot Pillow Cases.
one of the best made for hard
wear: size 42x38 inches.
Clover price. 33c.
s4.ss Navy Blue Hemmed
Robes, 81 per cent wool: large
size and warm; suitable for
autos and bUggies. Glover
price, $3.9S.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27

to be done Richmond's allotment VIE
pledged before the campaign openeA,
so no local canvass for funds was
necessary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-27

Homesick.
vicar--And what were your sensa-
lions whom you were struck?
Wounded Tommy-Weli, 1t was like
when the missis cops yer behind the
ear with q fiatiron--you know
Punch.
The American Jewish world., 1918-09-06
MINNEAPOLIS BOYS IN SERVICE.

Abeles, Emmons, Lieut., 2115 Aldrich S.
-N. Oglethorpe-
/ Adde's, Harry, 1127 N. Humboldt
Album, Reuben, 24O9 Grand Ave- S.
Camp Pike, Artillery.
Ackerman, Max, 113O Fremont N, Min
neapOlis, Aviation.
Altman, Harry, Lieut., 1923 9Th st. S.
E., Kellyfield Aviation.
Altman George, 1923 9Th st. S. E.,
South Carolina, Aviation
Altman, Louis, 1923 9Th St. S. E.
France, Inf
Aronson, Adolph, 1888 Columbus Av.,
Camp Macarthur, F. Art
Addiss, Abe, 1927 Humboldt NJ, France,
Inf.
Aldrich, Sam, 927 18th Av. S., Pales-
tine, Inf
Aronson, Sam, 265 University Av S. E.
France, Inf.
Bank, Charles, SOC Colfax Ave- NJ
Camp Dodge, Iowa, Artillery.
Bank, Harry, Lieut., 514 Lyndale Ave.
.N.-Paris, France, Naval Hospital.
Baranoff, Harry, 1880 N Morgan-Tank
Service
Barr, Max-Camp Colt.
Barron, Laz., Serg., 2612 Garfield Ave.
N.-Machine Gun, France.
Bazlon, Mitchell, 1919 Knox Ave- NJ
Camp Cody, Trading Supply.
; Bechner, A. j., 712 N Girard.
Berison, Ben, 707 Fremont N.
| Bernstein, Alex, 632 Elwood Ave.
Bliss, Louis, 800 Jewett Place.
Bloom, Dave-Camp Dodge, Artillery.
/, Bolnick, Morris, 1915 NJ Emerson.
+. Brovsky, 112 N. 9Th st.
Brady, George, 721 Dupont N.
Broude, 1918 N. Wash.
Benjamin, David, 1917 7th St. No.
Camp Sherman.
Bernstein, Max, 1121 7th St. ~, Eng
land, Ord
Bolter Abe, 3317 Hennepin, Syracuse,
Limited Service.
Broude, Harry, 55 Highland north,
Overseas, Inf.
Brooks, Harry, 715 Humboldt north,
Camp Mills Eng
Borovsky, William, 1112 5th street
north, England, Machine Gun
Borovsky, Abe, 1112 5th street north,
France, Med. Det.
Bergson, Henry, 4O5 James north,
Camp Johnston, Ordnance.
Beckenstein, Isadore, Lieut., 7O1 Brad
ford NJ, Camp Oglethorpe, Med Det
Bessler, Phillip, 519 18th Av S., San
diago, Navy, Naval Radio.
Benjamin, George, 100 Highland,
Oklahoma, Ord.
Borovsky, Max, s821 Emerson No. Poby-
henna, Pa, Tank Service.
Borovsky, Harry, Corp, S21 Emerson
NJ, Camp Humphreys, Eng.
Brill, Leo. 823 Sixteenth Av. S., Dun
woody, Aviation.
Bennett, William p, 1889 9th Av. NJ,
The American Jewish world., 1918-09-06

neapolis, Naval Radio.
Davis, Edward, Corp, 114S Fremont NJ,
Field Remont, Cavalry.
Dworsky, Zolie, 1905 Upton NJ, Great
Lakes, Navy.
Dorfman, Meyer 915 18th Av S., Great
Lakes, Navy.
Dorfman, David, 9o9 Irving ~, Van
couver, Aerial.
Eisenberg, Sam, 1920 18th Av. S., Vir-
ginia, Base Hospital.
Eisendrath, Frank, 514 9Th Av. S. E.,
Camp Dodge, Inf.
Eisendrath, George, 514 9Th Av. S. E.,
Syracuse, Limited Service.
Eisenberg, Martin, 609 Lyndale, Mime
apolis, Navy.
Epstein, Sam, 1149 Aldrich N, Camp
Wadsworth, Inf
Eviden, Alex, 800 Bassett Place, Pales-
tine, Inf.
Eisenstadt, Harry, 1912 N. 18th Ave.
Epstein, Abe, 712 N. 4th Ave.-Camp
Dodge, Med. F. A.
Epstein, Harry, 7O1 Oak Lake Ave. NJ
Camp Dodge, F. A.
Epstein, Lewis, Grant Smith Yards,
Navy.
Epstein, Sam, 1149 Aldrich north,
Camp Wadsworth, Inf.
Epstein, Alex, 1149 Aldrich north.
France.
Epstein, A. b., 1449 Aldrich NJ, Camp
Hancock, R. o. T. G.
Eisenberg, Frank, 915 18th Av. NJ,
France, Sig. G.
Frankforter, Emanuel, All West 26th
St., Camp Grant, Inf.
Freudenfeld, Phoenix Bldg, Camp
Kearney, M. Gun G.
Friedman, j. Mitchell, 1907 10th ave-
nue. south, Overseas, Med Det
Friedman, Fred, 615 East 18th street,
England, Aerial Squadron
Feinberg, j., S15 Jewett
Feinberg, Archie, 1877 Highland Ave-
Camp Dodge, Military Police.
Fink, B., 1922 Lyndale S.
Finkelkrant, Max 554 9Th Ave. NJ
Camp Dodge, Military Police.
Fishbein, Hyman, GIG N. James.
Fisher, Hyman, 1916 Morgan Ave. N.
Frankforter, Emanuel, All w. 22nd st.
Fishman, Pill 10Th Ave. S.
Foritsky, Abraham, 712 Emerson.
Freidel, $50 9Th Ave. N.
Friedman Fred 1925 Mic Ave.-Camp
Cody, Inf. Med. Detach.
FRIEDMAN, Mark-Ellington Field-Tnf
Army.
Friedman, o. E.
Friedman, Philip, $50 Girard N.
Frindel, Louis, 9O8 Logan Ave. Mann
Arbor, Train Detach.
Frisch, Albert, 1415 9Th Ave. NJ
Camp Dodge, Infantry.
Frisch, Irving, 1419 Sth Ave- NJ
Taylor Field, Aviation Field.
FriSch Leo 141Q 9th Avo NJ &C.,
The American Jewish world., 1918-09-06
OUR PATRIOTIC RECORD
TWIN SERVICE

Borjkman, Jehiel, 9O5 18th Av. NJ,
Palestine, Inf
Bregman, j., 1921 Bryant N, Palestine,
Inf
Bendow, Israel, 1887 James NJ, Pales-
tine, Inf
Benjamin. Dave, 1416 7th St. No., Camp
Mills, Mech C.
Benjamin, Joe, 1917 7th st. No., Mime
apolis, Mech c.
BernsteinI Alex, 632 Elwood No.,
France, Inf.
Benjamin, Charles, 1O9 Highland, Min
neapolis, Aviation.
Bernson, Arthur, 7O7 Fremont N, Min
neapolis, Aviation
Bernstein, Ed 7OS Fremont NJ, Camp
Grant, Inf.
Beckleman, Frank, 919 Fremont N,
Camp Grant, Inf.
Berkuvitz, Ben, st. Louis Park, France,
Base Hospital
*Bodock, Louis, 1902 9Th Av. No., Camp
Funston
MISSING IN FRANCE.
Candrar, Joe, 92O Humboldt No., Inf
Cook, Nathan, S24 Plymouth Av. NJ,
Great Lakes, Navy.
Cohn, Arthur, 221O Emerson S., Har-
ward, Naval Radio.
Cohen, Samuel, 1119 NJ, 9Th St., France.
Cohen, Herman, 1905 Dupont NJ, Mime
apolis, Navy.
Cohen, c., 514 Fremont NJ, Camp
Wadsworth, Inf
Cohen, Abe, 71O Aldrich NJ, Harvard,
Naval Radio.
Chapsky, Albert, 1415 Douglas Ave.
Chapsky, Julian, 1415 Douglas Ave.
Chares, Louis, 710 Fremont N.
Cheminow, Nathan 819 Emerson NJ
Chuter, Joseph, 1909 S. 7th st.
Cohen, Benjamin, 80 Humboldt NJ
Cohen G..
Cohen Harry 1853 Nicollet
Cohen, J.
Cohen, Jacob, 1903 N. Aldrich
Cohen, Lawrence, Sergt., 912 N. Third
Street-France, Baking Co.
Cohen, Leo, 106 Fremont N
Cohen, Mike, HOO NJ 5th st.
Cohen, Sidney, S15 Irving N.-Chelfa,
Mass, Naval Hospital.
Cook, Sam, 1119 North Bryant
Cooperman, Sam, 637 N. Eighth Ave.
Dechter, Ben-Camp Upton, Engineers.
Diamond, H. A., 2639 Irving S.
Dloogatch, Abe, 500 Humboldt-Camp
Dodge, Army.
Dobrin, Tobius, 500 Hem. Ave-Eur-
ope, Naval.
Dworsky, Edward st. Louis Park
France, Infantry.
Dworsky, Max, st. Louis Park-Camp
Wadsworth, S. Co. Infantry.
Dorfman, Myer, 915 Fifteenth avenue
north YeOman Camn Dewey Great
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-01
Profit From Dust.

There is a cement plant at River side, Cal, that was formerly the source of great annoyance to the owners of the orange groves nearby because of the clouds of cement dust that settled on the orange trees. The dust also proved injurious to the employees of the plant. Those facts and the result ing lawsuits led the owners to try to abate the nuisance by installing an ap- paratus called a precipitator, which preeipitateS the fine dust by electrical action before it leaves the exhaust stacks. The recovered dust particles were found to contain potash in the form of crystallized salts. product that is so scarce and valuable at the present time, when no potash can reach us from Germany, that the Riv- erside company now devotes its entire attention to recovering the potash, and treats the cement as a byproduct. The sales of potash pay the entire op- erating cost of the plant and Il reason able profit besides. and the cement, now produced at the rate of 5,000 bar rels a day, is so much clear gain for future sales. There is no immediate market for so much cement; so most of 1t is stored in bulk. Thus an ap- paratus installed to safeguard the health of the workers and to abate a nuisance has changed the whole char acter of the industry and become source of unexpected profit.-Youth' Companion.
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-01
FEARED NEW QUARTER BOGUS
ctin of Recent Vintage Caused BaIti. more Business Houses to Make
 Hurried Investigation.

In the future Uncle Sam should cer- tainly notify Baltimore in advance wssoa he is going to spring a new coin, far ths appearance of q new quarter CT the vintage of 1917, which differs s.-ttiy from the first issue, has caused anxiety to q number of good Baltimoreans because they thought they were ''stung" Rumors that eoun. terfeiters were flooding the city with .phony' money naturally followed, states the Baltimore Evening Sun.
 The new coin arrived unannounced and 1t was not long before experts no- ticed the slight difference between it and the first issue of the 1917 quarter, and then they got busy. Tine most per sistent rumor was that counterfeiters Were plying their trade in Baltimore and that many of the large business houses, the United Railways and the public in general had been "caught" for hundreds of dollars. On the old quarter there are nc stars under the eagle, while on the new coin there are three. There are seven stars on one side of the eagle and six on the other on the coins of the first issue, while the bird on the new coin is flanked by only five stars on each side with three underneath. The milling on the new coin is different from the old and the Tn God We Trust" on the one is much larger than on the other.
 The subtreasury has had number of inquiries about the coin, and half. dozen banks which were consulted had also been asked to express an opinion as to whether it was good or not, and they all vouch for it. The whole trou. ble seems to be that the new coin was sprung on Baltimore without notice.
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-01
Read Up on Civil War.

One of the peculiar facts concern ing the entrance of America into the war the stimulus given to reading and discussion of the American Civil war The perusal of Civil war histories in England has become almost mania and more books treating of the great conflict have been sold in England in one year than in America during the last ten years.
 The reason is simple: England and the allies generally want line" on the American as a fighting man. The Spanish American war failed as an adequate criterion because we had Spain so hOpelessly outclassed from the beginning. But some of the great est battles in the history of the world were fought in the Civil war. The per centage of death losses in actual bat tie were higher than that of any other war ever fought. The verdict seems to be that Americans know a good deal about the sanguinsry business of kill ing.
The Monticellonian., 1918-02-01
The Life of the Skuscraner-

Builders and men of allied interests are discussing again the question of the lifetime of the modern skyscraper. When q symposium on this subject was published along in 1905 there still were in the foreground some ifs" of corr0sion, vibration and electro. lysis as affecting steel frames. Never. theless, estimates of durability ranged from 5,000 years 10 a vague forever"
 Today sees the old ifs" happily disposed of, says a writer. Tall structures torn down after a decade or more of service nave revealed their protected steel work as good as new. But the very act through which this reaSsuring condition has been made known has shown forth the real, turk Ing enemy of the towering city edifice. The foe of the modern skyscraper is the more modern s&yscraper And the prophet is justified who, in the 1905 symposium, merely said for the many. storied structure that it would last ''as long as We want it to-"