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BEN BUFFERS WAY.
What He Would Say to Germany II He
Were President.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuS-Sir: The
one line head, I'm the Language OF
General Butler" over my letter in THE
SUN on October 3. made a hit with me,
II carried me back several decades.
Ben Butler was a rapid fro piece of
work, as demonstrated in New Orleans
during the civil war. He carried the
same stun into the House Of Represen-
tati'es. II was there he used the line,
"Shoo, fly. don't bodder me-" Ben was
putting over one OF his characteristics
speeches. The newspaper writer's NJ
mat day called these throwing bricks "
Some member OF the House, l cannot
now recall his name, kept breaking I'm
on Ben, who finally turned and said .
"shoo, fy, don't bodder me-" The
trouble maker subsidized.
IL Ben were alive to-day and PresI-
dent OF the United States, 1 can fancy
the brick he would fire at Germany.
You can gamble he would not use the
misnomer, 'the Imperial German Cow
eminent" He would write 1.-THE Dirt,.
Robbcr Government! or course Won can
have peace. Deliver into the keeping
OF General Pershing the Kaiser and his
six sons; also the Cabinet; in fact.
all OF Junkerdom. Then rush in tho
Emperor OF Austria and his gang %
cutthroats, then the Sultan and hps
horde Of women butchers After We
bury these carcasseS We will tally
peace" It would go something like
this; We demand the division Of Aus
tria' share and share alike. TO Belgium.
Italy. Serbia. Rumania and Montenegro
Give Germany. Bulgaria and Turkey.
share and share alike. to the soldier,
who fought and won the battles, poor
and rich alike" Thus honest labor
would come into its reward. Ben Butler
was the friend Of the laboring man.
GEORGE BARNES PESNocK.
NEW York, October 10,
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Greek Leaflets.

Tho Greeks cCoperated In the bombing
OF Constantinople and dropped
thousands OF leaflets into STEAMBOAT"
What was traced upon these leaaets-
thousand leaflets cast
Down upon stamboui. the ancient. a.
your alrmen passed7
Did they say. Let Isiam trsmbls In this
autumn's blast?
"Islam--the long plague OF nations. now
for thee no room
Islam that hast herded peoples, driving
them TO doom.
These. to denth--and these, consign!ng to
living tomb!
Thou betrayer--thou red handed--fos
20 Grecian race!
Isles Aegean. Asian cities. aye, and far
thest Thrace--
All these of thy crimes bear wituess--sii
thy doom would tracei
islam, sharsr in world murder, by the
Teuton schemed.
Broken now that dream OF empire thou
with him hast dreamed;
They whom thou didst drive to slavery
they shall be redeemed!
"Down--and down the crescent sinketh--
down thy sansuined shield!
Look our candid cross abldeth. on Its
azure field.
Truth and faithfulness forever by that
sign revealPd!"
Was Il thus those seorntul leaflets, falling
from the height,
spake unto the city builded on Bysan-
tium's sitter
Sons of Hellas. you can answer-you can
say Alright!
EDITH n. THOMAS.
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Resist the Epidemic.

No one will question the gravity
of the epidemic situation. The death
rate of New York has risen to five
times the normal. The mortality here
is the highest since the recording Of
medical statistics began. With 322
deaths from Influenza and $3.50 from
pneumonia reported in n day, the
progress of the plague is horrifying.
There is q shortage of doctors and
nurses. 1t is up to the individual,
not to cure himself. but to keep him
self from being stricken. The preser-
walton of full bodily vigor is the best
precaution against the influenza germ.
It Is the person Of low vitality who
falls prey to the disease.
Enough food but not too much, for
indigestion is the greatest breeder of
common colds; enough exercise to
bring good circulation without firing;
plenty Of sleep and fresh air and
water; clothing suited TO the weather.
These are the points to he regarded
by those who are fortunate enough
to hnve escaped the epidemic.
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SUFFRAGE AND POLITICS.
The Women Are Reminded Of the
Southern Senator's Attitude.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN--Sir: Let
the suffragettes who propose to treat
both political parties impartially at the
forthcoming election for Congressman
remember that their bill was defeated in
the Senate by Southern Senators because
the South does not want woman suffrage
for reasons which It is not difiicult to
understand. There seems to be no hope
Of any change In Southern sentiment.
and no likelihood that the women will
get what they want from the Democratic
party. notwithstanding the favorable at
titude of tho President, who. of course.
is anxious to secure as many votes as
possible for his party.
The hope of the suffragettes for their
measure lies In the Republican party
and can be found nowhere else. Why,
then. should they not whole heartedly
support Republican Congressional can
didates everywhere. and thereby insure
the election OF Republican House OF
Representatives? There is an old say
ing that to attempt to sit on two stools
Is to risk falling to the ground. Let
the women confine their sitting to the
Republican stool and they are far less
likely to meet with disaster. NJ. T. r.
NEW York. October Is.
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Henry Miller Is Wanted.

To THE EprTon oF TRE Sr>-''' she
was about nve years old. wheeling her
baby brother in his carriage Va tao 'a--7
ing sunshine. l overheard her "a fn6 -
herself Pulling the blankets cLrotai.y
over the little brothers hands. she sl'I.
God knows when Henry MIG. VII
come home"
Startled, inquired who Henry Miner
was. Thereupon, trunGlinE the bStY ana
walking along beside ME, she answered.
He IL my cousin. would rather have
him than my papa"
Has he gone to the war;" asked
Yes And Uncle Jerry hasn't any
children. They might take him, rn'''
Sam has from four 10 thirty-n,s children.
He Is soldiery
was astoTnded and entirely dumb
She had pu; the case very Clearly & ''T
premises were correct. Surrey tho ma sF
required attention,
After a. brief silence. and moro oi."'.'
mont OF the baby blankets: u have 6e|n
waiting for him abou; year nov
who" asked.
Henry Miller"
NEW YoRK. October 10. 81. r. Frr'0
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Everybody Knows 1t but KItchin.

To THE EDITOR or THE SuN--Sir: Your
editorial article The Liberty Loan Must
Not Fail" explains the situation exactly.
That the provincially minded should
be empowered to wrestle with so far
reaching a problem as the income tax
Is particularly unfortunate at this criti-
cal time. Nevertheless. the paramount
duty of the nation Is to see that the
Liberty Loan Is oversubscribed far In
excess Of the $4,000. 100000 called for.
thereby contributing to the continued
success OF the war and encouraging the
men at the front In their superb efforts
TO bring about peace through victory.
The American people owe this uuty
not to themselves alone but to humanity
New YORK, October is. c. @. e.
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THE ". L. STEED.
How q Worlds Record Between
Launching and Trial Was Made.

fVvW tse Emergency Ffeet NeWs.
Here 10 the log Of the w. L. Steed
from September Q, when the ship was
launched. until September 10, when the
trial trip was completed.
September 2.-sa5 A. NJ Ship
launched and towed over to wet slip.
2:N p. M.--Starboard boiler landed
In ship. Thie boiler was lifted by the
crane and held over the side Of the ship
until such time as the tide fell % that
the boiler would clear the ships side.
This accounts for the delay OF I'VE hours
In getting started on this work.
<P. M.-Saddle under starboard boiler.
4:t0 p. M-Port boiler landed in ship.
$50 p. M.-Saddle for centre boiler
put in place.
81 .M-Centre boiler landed in ship.
sP. M.-Started installation Of main
and auxiliary steam pipes.
7:15 p. Matter orossbeam put IN
place.
sP. M--,stop valves and safety valves
put down on top OF boilers.
10 p. M.-Casing around boiler room
put in place.
~: 30 p. M.-Two pieces OF air dust
Installed next to screen bulkhead.
~ rs p. M.-Escape pipe from centre
boiler put down In place.
IA. M.--Inspection tank installed.
September al A. M.--worising on
steam piping.
$40 A. M.--started putting on main
and auxiliary feed checks and winter
column valves
6A. M.-Furnace from. put on star
board boiler
"a M.-Furnacs fronts all in place
on boilers.
IL A. M.-starboard and port smoke
boxes In place.
2P. M.--Centre smoke box In place.
6P. M-Starboard uptake in place.
7P. M.-Port uptske In place.
sP. M.-Centre uptake in place. From
0 P. M. until 0 A. NJ September =, work.
ing on uptake and smoke boxes.
September As A. M.-Forward cross
beam in place.
8 A. Miner stack foundation in
place.
10 A. M-Deck plates put in place.
p. M.-Smoke boxes finished at 7
M.
September 81 p. M--smokestack
put In place.
sP. M.-Ali gratinss finished.
2. M.--started putting oil piping on
boiler fronts and finished A. II. Sep
TENDER 9.
September Ga noon-Floor plates
finished.
~ noon--Air ducts finished.
10 noon-Steam pipes finished.
p. M.--Boilers tested by local steam
inspector.
September 7.--All day Saturday nm
ished tagging OF pipes and Jagged all
three boilers
September s.-Dock trial at P. NJ.
September s.-Left Fore River at ~ 40
for trial trip days 2 hours 55 minutes
September 1o.-Trial completed 1880
p. Ms days . hours 45 minutes.
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The Block Dance.

Dark toilsFed trees against the stars
Above a core OF light
From rows OF incandescents strung
Across the velvet night.
stands for tho sale of cream and cake,
waltz music nuising slow,
In time to rhythmic feet that beat
The asphal, to and fro.
White frocks and rosy cheeks and curlI
or black ana brown AMI gold.
Tossed by that gay IotharIo,
The night wind blithe and bold;
Youths smart in na,ty uniforms,
Khaki or navy blue,
And babies that forget to cry
In scenes 30 bright and new
Rcd. white and blue, tricoIor too,
st. Georges banner red,
FNstoon the block from end to end
And nutter overhead,
And underneath their glorious folds
Hand unto hand replies.
And troths are plighiei Ia the looks
or young AMI arden; eyes
Just so upon an English green
Beneath an English moon.
Tho village mRidens trlpped OF yore
A Jig or r!gadoon,
And bearded Robin sna;ched a kiss
From buxom Betty's lips.
To celebrate the news that Drake
Had sunk the Spanish ships
NINA IAvISa
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MAKE GERMAN HANDS DO
THE RESTORING.
Otherwise the Germans Would Have
an Industrial Advantage.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuS--Sir: II
the evacuation OF Belgium and France
be a prerequisite to peace and the
armies of the Huns return to Germany
and Austria, whose farms have not
been ruined, whose homes have not
been destroyed, whose mills and fac
tories have not been RACED and whose
railroads stand, II will not be long be-
fore the work of the hundreds Of thou
sands Of men will have repaired the
deterioration and the Central Powers
will have resumed that production In
which they made marvellous progress
in the decades before the war. In Bel
GUM and invaded France home and
manufacturing plant have been oblit-
Grated and the farms converted into
worse than wilderness.
Article VII. Of President Wilson'S
fourteen stipulatlons says that Belgium
must be restored and Article VIII.
that invaded France must be restored.
Assuredly, they must be restored to
their peoples and their Governments,
but would that be restoration? Grant
ing the seemingly impossible, that an
indemnity will be Immediately forth
coming from Germany and Austria. OF
what immediate use would that in
demnity be In restoring the ravages?
Money is. without avail unless Il can be
used to buy the things that meet human
wants. to provide the sustenance that
enables human beings to put forth their
effort. Where are the men TO rebuild
devastated Belgium and stricken
France? Even il all OF their remaining
populations could be placed at the re-
habilitation II would be years before
these nations could again take the place
they held before they were overrun by
the wanton barbarlanA In the meantime
Germany and Austria would have moro
than regained their advantage.
Ought not restoration mean that
every machine and tool, every house
and church. every mill and factory shall
be rebuilt and every work OF art re-
turned. and this before the Germans
have the opportunity 10 rehabilitate
Germany? Who can do this but the
Germans themselves? Who ought to
do it but the Germans themselves? It
would serve the ends of Justice II the
armies now on the soil OF Belgium and
France were to be deprived OF their
arms and put to work with pick and
shovel. hammer and saw, that the re-
building be with the same hands that
tore down. This would mean corves
under the supervision of those who
would make sure there was no perfidy
in the work.
Then when the vandals had done all
that could be done to retrieve their
vandalism. with the food and II need
be in the Garb of the convict. II would
be time enough to allow them to return
across the Rhine. Their labogs would
be faint recomnensc for the toll and
prlvation to which the prisoners taken
from the Allies were subjected.
LOGAN G. MCPHERSON.
WILLIAMSBURG, Mass, October IS.
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Fears of the Future.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sw: Let
US look forward a bit and see where
we are heading. Let us assume that
instead OF a forcing back OF the German
army on the west front with enormous
losses in casualties, prisoners, guns and
munitions II Is allowed peaceably TO
withdraw intact TO the frontier. all In
accordance with the suggested prelm-
mary TO negotiations. Thereupon dis
cussion OF terms begins and Germany
says she must have her colonies re-
turned to her. Objection thereto being
made by the Allies she appeals to US.
saying:
AT your suggestion and in the inter-
est Of world peace we gave up territory
which we had held for four years and
were still holding; territory from which
we could not have been driven without
enormous loss to the attacking countries
For that concession we should have
compensation; those who occupied our
colonies should also restore them TO us
You should remember. you people OF the
United States, that We gave up what
we held only at your request as pre-
lminary step to tho settlement OF terms
Of n worldwide peace. In all nesotia-
tons now under way our position should
be treated as II was when this first step
was taken. Germany occupying terri
tory she could give up in exchange for
other territory. We took that prelImi-
nary step relying on tho good faith of
tho United States. We appeal now 20
that good faith and ask you to insist.
as we do. that our captured colonies be
returned to US. VIII you do tiis?"
what Is the answer?
r. HENRY LAcoMBE.
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NO Unsatisfactory PEACE.
A Lesson From History on the Effect
Of Compromise.

To TINE EDITOR OF THE SrN-Sir: Let
the fact Be borne in mind by those
entrusted with the question Of settle
ment with Germany that after the
signing Of the peace treaty at Ports
mouth In September. 1905. there were
most serious outbreaks OF the populace
of Japan over the unfair treatment that
the island empire had received. JUS
tice was never done Japan. but the set
Element, including the southern half Of
Saghalien Island. was considered bet
ter than .he continuance OF the war;
No such measures will be accepted
by the peoples OF the allied nations In
the present crisis But on the othe.
hand, the terms OF peace, restoration.
indemnity and reprisals-if necessary
to be inficted-must be such ms to pre-
ciude the possibility Of dissatisfacuon
on the part OF all the Allies.
J. X. HAND.
WASHINGTON, October Is.
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The Open Side Door.

The Hon. CHARLES p. GILLEN,
Mayor Of Newark, as honest and in
dustrious a statesman as ever sue
cessfully. went over the top against
the energetic Democratic organiza-
ton Of his town and county, closed
the saloons Of Newark under instruc-
ton of New Jersey$ Department of
Health In It's fight against the spread
of influenza. Then he modified his
order TO permit persons with doc.
tors prescriptions calling for rum to
apply at the side doors of saloons
without entering and have their pre.
scriptions filled. He Reasoned that
the instructions under which he acted
suught to prevent the gathering Of
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over the fortunes OF tho Romsnoff
dynasty was even greater. Is the sub
tect OF another chapter. His cardi-
nal doctrine was "Sin In order that
you may repent and obtain forgive
ness; and he answered those who
rebuked him by saying, "a libertine
I am and libertine will remain
playing upon his name, which was
derived from the word rasputnik. sig
nifying a debauchee.
A scholar and man OF the world
who has lived as long In Russia as
DR.. Il. J. DILLON ought to be able
to give wise counsel to those persons
in Washington who are to be charged
with the responsibility Of managing
our relations with that country.
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Let the 100 Per Cent. American Be a
100 Per Cent. Bond Buyer.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUS--Sr, Tire
one big point which Americans should
not lose sight of is that our Government
Is simply requesting us to lend or
money SO that the big business OF heat
ing the Germans can be brought TO
successful conclusion in the shortest pos
siole time. The Government does rot
ask US to give our money; it borrovs
II from us, and in return gives u5 r high
rate of interest What more can
do? And, after all. what good will cur
money be II the Germans win and pro
claim that autocracy shall rule the
world? AMERICAN
NEw YoRK, October IS.
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The public learns from time to time
facts which cause irritation concern
ing our supplies to our allies. II IL
not modifying response to be told
that the Allies pay for their supplies
and therefore are entitled to got what
they ask for. That would be proper
view in a normal market, but there
probably Is a widely entertained view
that in some respects the allotment,
even II asked for as to class. is not free
from criticism. In a recent letter ad-
dressed to the Meat Division OF the
Food Administration signed by the five
great packers and no fewer than forty
secondary packing firms the statement
is made that the Allied requirements
only take certain cuts produced from
certain weight choice hogs" An easily
understood reason for the almost pro-
hibitive price Americans are asked to
pay for certain cuts not from choice
hogs. but, in the language Of the letter
quoted. "roughs, light weights. stags.
boars and thin sows."
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TRADE BRIEFS.

There is an excellent marks; for -ops
and hard nbre cordage In Kingston ard
other parts OF jamaica
Consul Augustus +. Ingram o. F'U'
ford, England. has transmitted the rTm'
OF dye expert who wishes TO repr4sor'
an American Arm manufacturing dycs'f r.
The Bureau OF Foreign ana pom'i'''
Commerce has received from Consul Il US
Fleming Of Edinburgh, Scotland, SAMPLES
~ standard scotch ov"rroN'|ugs ~
Ian wear, The samples may be lnsn.
at the Sew York ard BoFtou o. IS 20
the bureau. Refer to Me no Hoes.
Exports to the United States from II ~
OF Valencia oranges fell from 6I,7gu tsss
in 1851 to practically none this season
Tho result was that the Valencia orange
could not compete with the California
and Florida oranges In this country
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AMERICA IN EUROPE.
Extract From . Private Letter From
Mrs. Hobart Tuttle IN France.

France In full Of Americans. They
are everywhere and are doing every
thing. Such hustle and hustle poor
old Europe has never known before
and sometimes she seems little ou'
OF breath. but she h 20 splendidly gen
erous and appreciative Of all we are
trying to do! From every side we are
covered with praise and admiration.
am almost embarrassed at times.
When went into the provinces
and came in touch with thousands oil
our soldiers-those still In training
and awaiting their turn to 30 to the
front and those who lay on hospital
cots or hobbled on crutches, having
had their baptism OF fire. was en-
chanted to md them all that ! 30 ar
IDENTIFY longed to have them--brave.
modest, patient, capable. friendly and
clean-clean physically and morally.
This latter quality and their simple
friendliness seem to impress the
French immensely.
begin to think that we have a
greater mission than we ever dreamed.
It means something perhaps more
potent even than winning the war-to
prove to an old civilization that men
may be manly. even heroic. and still be
sober and temperate in their living
The old idea that q good solder must
carouse IL fast being exploded; for our
boys not only behave like gentlemen
and Christians In their camps behind
the lines. but they prove their mettle
In the field. French officers assure
me that they not only night like old
troopers" and lions" but also with SO
much intelligence and purpose.
1t looks as II many French girls
will have to be received into our
homes. for international fiirtations,
more or less serious, flourish on every
side. This exchange and interpene-
tration Of ideas and ideals. Of customs
and manners. believe to be an ex-
cellent thing for US both.
Our hospital trains are simply Won
derful. When took a French mill
tary surgeon through one he turned
to me at the end with tears in his
eyes, and to explain said:
II think of my poor wounded poilus
who during these four years have had
to travel in cattle cars!"
Let us hope that the end draws
near. and that all their sufferings and
sacrifices have not been for naught.
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From London and from Paris comes
a demand "Let FocH determine the
time and terms Of an armistice II one
Is to be granted" 1t Is worth while
putting into the chapter of minor but
interesting records Of the war that on
October a sturdy old civil war veteran,
Corporal NELSON OF Minnesota, whose
Federal Bank district, by the way,
first went over the top with a 100 per
cent. fourth bond subscription. arose In
his place in the Senate to inject into
an academic discussion of the qucs-
ton. LET US leave this matter to the
Commander in Chief OF our armies
over there, Marshal FocH."
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crowds, not to prevent the consump-
ton OF rum rs medicine.
In support Of his smendatory or.
der the Mayor is reported to have
said that whiskey taken in judlclous
quantity must be q prophylactic
against Influenza, as barrels OF II"
were being shipped to environments
for that purpose.
Now, surely, here is q situation
which presents aspects Of peculiar
Interest to sociologists, psychologists
and mere folks who want a nip when
they want 1t. II the Mayors order
prevails, though the State health off,
Gals thunder against 1t, and they do.
what will be Its effect upon social
conditions In the thriving city on the
Passaic7 Will its population dimin-
ish as outraged Drys hike to adjacent
arid territory, or will an opposite
migration, the tramp Of a thirsty
army away from dry territory, hasten
to Newark and further swell the
crowds in its already overcrowded
streets, looking for doctors and for
open side doors7
Also as to environments: II whis-
key by the barrel" and free as dust
Is dispensed In them, will not even
some pacifists suddenly burn with
martial ardor?
We have no special knowledge of
the powers conferred upon New Jer-
sey Mayors In towns which have
adopted commission form Of govern
ment, and therefore can express no
opinion as to the validity Of his Hon
or's side door order. But Of this we
are positive: Mayor GILIxN has
started something the Drys In dry
States must watch with care and go
licitude. The growth Of commission
form Of government has Jagged of
late, but we seem 10 discern an i'm
pulse that may boom that elastic
form Of government very smartly
among some misguided communities.
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1.-THE Time to Whip EN-"

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN--Sr: Lieu
tenant-Generai Nathan Bedford Forrest.
one of the most successful fighters the
world ever saw. said:
THE time To whip EN- was when you
had 'em running"
It's a bad time to barter with the
bandits OF the Rhine.
The greatest OF the Union Generals
was Unconditional Surrender Grant
There Is one spot on earth where
peace should be dictated. That place
10 Potslamem. Ex-CoNFEDERATE.
NEW YORK, October Is.
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Universal.

Those who sampled yesterday the
public opinion which Mr.. WILSON
once called "the opinion Of outdoors
heard much about the Presidents
reply. through Mr.. LANSING and DR..
SoLF, to the German Kaiser.
They heard the reply Of Washing.
ton described In phrases varying from
"a chef-deuvre of consummate states
manship" to red hot valentine for
the dam Hun"
The manner of speech differs; the
sentiment is the same. The consen-
sus of outdoor opinion ought to be
gratifying to the President.