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The Parker post., 1918-10-26

Washington, D. C.-(Special.)-A
though King Alfonso of Spain was
one of the victims of the influenza cpl
deInic In 1893 and again this summer,
Spanish authorities repudiate any
claim to influenza as Spanish" dis
ease If the people Of this country do
not take care the epidemic will be-
come so widespread throughout the
United States that soon we shall hear
the disease called American" inf1u
enZa.
In response to request for definite
information concerning Spanish inf1u-
enza, Surgeon General Rupert Blue Of
the u. S. Public Health Service has
authorized the following official inter
view:
What ls spanAh Influenza? Is it
something new? Does it cope from
Spain?
THE disease now occurring in this
country and called Spanish Infiuen
"a resembles very contagious kind
Of cold accompanied by fever. pains
Coughs and Sneezes
Spread Diseases
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UNCLE SANS
ADVICE ON FLU
U. S. Public Health Service Issues
Official Health Bulletin
on Influenza.
LATEST WORD ON SUBJECT.

Epidemic Probably Not Spanish In
Orign-Germ Still UnknoWn--Peo-
pie Should Guard Against "Droplet
fection"-Surgeon General Blue
Makes Authoritative Statement
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WHAT Ais NEW YORK?
A Former Citizen Loses Pride in the
Empire State.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: What
is the matter with New York State?
was born in the city and at one time
voted there. and OF course I still feel
a lively Interest in the grand old State,
although l have been citizen of Con-
necticut for twenty-five years.
Why on earth DO you go over and
ask Jersey citizen what man you
should elect Governor OF your State /?
Cannot the people OF the State deter
mine that? There must be some brain
left, for THE Sun is printed. but Jersey 4,
Why. when was a boy in New York
city that State was out of the world.
arm losing pride In New York State.
used TO be proud 1 was born there.
Just to think Of 1t. there are not enough
people in the State to pick out thetr
own Governor Why. we In this little
State OF Connecticut have no trouble
In picking a good man to hold that
office. and do not go for advice to any
citizens Of other States. Tell me what
Is the matter. ROBERT L. CASE.
STAMFORD, Conn. October ..
The sun., 1918-10-10
VOTES FOR WOMEN.
Mr.. Wilson Cannot Hide His Party's
Opposition to Suffrage.

To THE EDITOR OF THE sUN.-Sir: Your
Washington correspondent says that
President Wilson's address to the Senate
requesting the passage of the woman
suffrage measure. though It failed of its
purpose, has squared him and the Dem
ocratic party with the women so effec-
tually that they do not propose to hold
him or his party responsible for the
defeat of the bill.
The women will naturally feel CRATE
full for the Presidents advocacy Of their
cause. but perhaps his change of heart
Is not entirely unconnected with the
fact that there Is to be a Congressional
election IN November.
Even though the President may have
squared himself with the suffragettes.
It is difficult to see how the Democratic
party can escape condemnation for the
adverse vote on this measure.
The South for obvious reasons does
not want woman suffrage. and It was
Southern Democratic votes which killed
the bill
II the women want to make sure of
the passage OF this measure they should
work early and late for the election OF
q Republican Congress. Not all Repub-
leans to be sure. are In favor of woman
suffrage, but there is no such solid OPP
position among Republicans as appears
among the Democrats OF the South. II
the women know which side their bread
Is buttered on they will vote and work
for a Republican House of Represen-
tatives. NJ. T. r.
New YoRR. October Q.
The sun., 1918-10-10
Germany Resurrects y Dlscredited
MOuthpiece.

1t is interesting to find DR.. BERN
HARD DEnNBuRa, once German Secre-
tary of State for the Colonies, ex-
patiating to the people of Saxony on
the change he would have them and
the non-G German peoples of the world
believe has come over the spirit and
purpose Of the German Empire. "Mii-
itarism," he said at Chemnitz, "has
not attained Its aim Of peace by an
nexation. violence and oppression; a
peace by understanding is coming
instead" Continuing. he described a
revolution which he hopes to have
US accept as an accomplished fact:
with Prince MAMMALIAN tho old
German ideal comes to tho fore-not
what is useful. but what Is right and
moral"
The proclaimant of this astonish-
ing change In the German Empire
the authenticity Of which, 1t should
be remembered, Is now being investi-
gated by the President Of the United
States-is the same DR.. BERNHARD
DERNBURo who came to the United
States In 1914, ostensibly in the in
terests of the German Red Cross, and
subsequently was revealed as the
chief of the numerous band of official
and unofficial German propagandists
who for years brazenly infested the
United States.
The philanthropic guise worn by
DR.. BERNHARD DERNBuRa in those
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TRADE BRIEFS.

Tho increased use of electricity for
power and heating In Glasgow. Scotland.
has made II necessary to build an add
tionai electric power plant.
The gas works at GoteburE are now dis
filling wood. peat and pine burrs. mixing
this gas with coal gas and water gas be-
cause Of the diff rNlty in obtaining coal.
lncandesceui gas and electric burners
are wanted by a man in England.
According to Vics-Consul Frank Bohr
Of Switzerland most OF the bread now
used In Zurich IL practically as white az
that baked before the war owing 60 the
receipt OF American nour there.
Although the timber resources OF Man
churia. China, are plentiful the demand
for tispber as material for the manufac-
ture Of paper Is increasing so rapidly
that mo supply can hardly keep pace
with It.
An agency for the sale of food and
chemical products Is desired by q man
In France.
Preliminary statistics issued by tho
United States Bureau OF Census show that
s,T19.9l5 bales. counting round as half
bales. Of cotton from the growth Of 1918
had been ginned in the United States
prior to September 70.
The production of altar OF roses in
Bulgaria this year 10 considerably below
the yield OF 1917. The cold weather had
an unfavorable effect on the roso gardens.
Stout boots for the coming winter sea
son are In demand In England. All avail
able output for this year is already spoken
for, All sections OF the trade are finding
It necessary to limit customers
Betting Is now manufactured In Japan
In quantities large enough to supply local
needs The low prices OF domestic belt
ing will discourage all foreign competition
for this trade.
A. q means Of establishing tho dye In
duatry on q sound basis the British Gov
eminent plans TO advance funds for the
bsnsnt OF manufacturers. The frst install
ment. "a. see. 500. has been agreed upon.
At the end OF the war there will be
much concrete construction work done In
Argentina and American manufacturer
will md there an excellent market fol
concrete mixers and machinery for making
concrete tiles and blocks.
iron shxets. wire. cotton yarn. pine lum'
Der and sugar Ia wanted In Argentina.
Artificial marble II being made by
concern In Denmark. 1t Is stated to b
as hard and as durable as genuine mar,
BILE and can be moulded with q smooth
mirroriike surface. thus obviating the ex
/ pensive process Of polishing.
The sun., 1918-10-10
Sound Statesmanship in Dealing
with Oil Problems.

It is important in these times Of
swift and sometimes violent read
justments that every landmark of
sound Government policy be pointed
ont and preserved. 1t has been init
mated in 4 published article that
MARX L. REoUA, Director Of the OIL
Division Of the Fuel Administration,
had undertaken his task with belief
In the principle of Government control
and operation of the oil industry dur
ing the war. 1t was suggested that
Mr.. REouA, upon becoming better ac-
quainted with the point Of view Of the
leaders in the petroleum industry, had
changed his mind and was now Of the
opinion that the oil industry should
regulate itself.
AS a matter Of fact the acts and
utterances Of Mr.. REQUA show. the
official record proves, that since Its
initiation the Oil Division of the Fuel
Administration has been as q rock
seeking to hold as long as possible to
the doctrine that Government control
and operation of the oil industry
should be avoided to the utmost limits
When Mr.. REoUA took Office he re-
Quested that the oil industry itself
constitute representative and re-
sponslble committee upon whose judg-
ment and advice 1t would be prepared
to rely, and that that committee
should serve as a medium through
which the Government might advise
with and communicate with the indus
try as a whole, the Government, how.
ever, retaining the prerogatiye Of final
decision. This was the origin of the
formation Of the National Petroleum
War Service Committee. OF that
committee Mr.. REouA, in an address
| at Tulsa, Okla, on July %, said be-
fore large gathering of oil men:
"The national committee and the
suboommittees are prominently vol.
unteer organizations formed for the pur-
pose Of placing for war needs most COM
pletely siipu ehAClohliy Ut NoNoFhIuen'
command the combined resources and
activities of the petroleum industry. II
mas an important function to perform in
the matter of fair prices. The knowl-
edge Of It's members freely given to the
Government for the asking is Of great.
est value. The national committee ant
tho subcommittee deserve, I am sure
the confidence. not only of the industry
but of the Fuel Administration"
The relationships between the Gov
eminent and this committee presen
a happy suggestion Of model plan o.
regulating great industries in Amer
lea. The committee sits regularl!
The sun., 1918-10-10
SHIPYARDS AND GUN
PLANTS SHORT $4,000
Baruch Emphasizes Need of
Men for War Work.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 9.--Emphasis on a
proper understanding by the people Of
the necessities OF the war and the short
age OF labor was laid to-day by Chair
man Baruch of the War Industries
Board. He pointed out that the ship
yards and ordnance plants alone are
short $4,000 men. and said the War
Industries Board and the Labor Depart
ment's employment service are working
on plans to tap the less essential indus
tries for labor for war work.
Mr.. Baruch alluded to the number OF
private chauffeurs and suggested that
great number of these men could go
into more essential employment He
said he was informed that there are
more than 100000 travelling statesmen
and 100000 hotel walters. bus boys and
workers. and added that the occasion
demands transfer OF men from such
employment to essential war work.
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and considers every question Of inter
est to the industry which may be
referred to 1t by the Government;
Mr.. REouA and other Representatives
Of the oil division often sit with 1t.
1t was through this committee that
there was recently worked out and
sanctioned by the Government vol
untary plan for stabilizing the prices
Of crude oil. Mr.. REquA took the
position that further increases In the
prices of crude OIL would not result. in
additional production, and that the
industry itself should work out the
plan Of stabllizing. This was done.
Other problems relating to the oil
industry-and these problems are
vital in winning the WARFARE being
dealt with in the same way. Mr..
REoUA has frequently said that II the
oil industry could not successfully
and effectively regulate itself in &C
cord with the national interest, the
Government would, of course, be
forced to exercise control of, or, as
last resort, actually operate the In
dustry. But examination of his pub
llshed utterances shows that from
the very beginning his attitude has
been as he reiterated in his Tulsa
speech, as follows:
II shall expect that in all vexatious
problems. disputes and trade ADJUST
merits. the industry will endeavor to
govern itself and reach a satisfactory
agreement either Independently as be-
tween the parties interested or with the
aid Of the local committees failing that,
then through the good Offices Of the ma
tional committee. appealing to WASH
ington only as the last resort after all
the above suggested means Of settlement
have been exhausted. Capitalization of
control in Washington as to the details
| of the industry is hopeless II we are to
have the greatest efficiency and exer-
ton of the maximum effort"
The sound common sense in the
above quotations from Mr.. REoUA's
utterances, together with the fact
that these utterances have been actu-
ally embodied in the policy Of the
Government toward the oil industry,
Is one of the gratifying episodes OF
! the war. The point to observe Is that
this is neither unrestrained self-regu.
lation nor governmental regulation,
1t is cooperation and coordination OF
all the knowledge and wisdom Of both
sides to a common end. These prin
ciples and the experience which has
grown out of them seem well worthy
Of further study as a matter Of ma
tional craftsmanship.
The sun., 1918-10-10
That One Sided Partnership.

All Highest addressed his faithful
incendiaries at Rufach, in Alsace,
late in September, comforting on them
the great boon Of his most moderate
language. He dragged in the Al.
mighty with his customary irrever-
ence, explaining Divine purpose with
the easy familiarity Of an immediate
and commissioned interpreter. 1--WE
SHALL" he said, defend with the last
drop of our blood these provinces
[Alsace and Lorrainel which belong
to US and which the Almighty has
entrusted to us to administer as His
stewards, and we shall keep them for
the benefit of their inhabitants and
the glory Of GoD." The last drop of
the Kaiser's blood and Of the blood
of his stalwart sons will be long
time flowing IL it is as well pro-
tected as the first drop has been.
Does the Kaiser know what the
Almighty plans? If so, he Is better
informed on this subject than he was
on mundane affairs when he deliv-
cred this bombast. In the same ut
terance WLHELM said:
"our faithful allies are with us in
this. The last drop of blood OF every
Austrian and Hungarian soldier. the
last drop OF blood Of every Bulgarian
and Turkish soldier. will re shed before
our enemies wrest from US land which
belongs to Germany"
Before the imperial press agents
were able to give to this outburst the
publicity All Highest requires for all
his literary compositions, the Bulgars
had surrendered and FERDINAND had
quit ruling to study botany; the
Turks were scuttling for cover. and
Austria Hungary was seeking a safe
avenue Of escape from the situation
Teutonic lust brought It to.
Some day even the German intel.
lect may be pierced by the fact that
the Kaiser's partnership with the Su.
preme Being has no other basis in
dlscernible fact than the Kaiser's OWL
sacrilegious contention.
The sun., 1918-10-10
Admiral wilson's Decoration.

Admiral HENRY B. WILSON, who
commands the American naval forces
In French waters, has respectfully de-
clined to accept the Cross of the Le-
gion Of Honor which President Pom
CARE offered to him in August. His
declina ton was tactfully and skilfully
made, in order that no misunderstand-
ing should arise as to the reasons
which compelled him to take the stand
he did, and there can be no doubt that
the President Of France fully under
stands the situation as the American
Admiral sees 1t.
In brief, Admiral WILSON holds
that the work he is doing in France
cannot be considered Of a character
10 render him eligible for decorations
from foreign Powers, under the orders
of this Government, which prescribe
that such honors may be accepted only
for acts of war. This attitude may
surprise some persons; Admiral VIII
BON Is performing an essential, diff.
cult and exhaustlng professional ser
Vice In the routine Of his calling, and
performing 1t with uncommon success
and distinction. The fact that hi.
duty does not ordinarily bring hin
bodily under attacks Of the enemy
abates In no manner its warlik,
nature. Yet Admiral WILSON, will
whom the final judgment lies, doe
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The Manners OF Our Fighters.

The army and navy discipline g not
only improving our boys physically ana
mentally and fitting them for hsoti"h'
but It Is developing in them a "'n"eF,
full quality. one which in the rush 0.
American life We are prone 10 lose sl-h'
Of TO a degree that surprises us ""s"
we stop to consider.
Attention has been called n i".h'''
OF times TO the fact that in 20 instance
will soldier or sailor remain H'a''
In a conveyance or auditorium vase
woman stands. This Is a AN" ''N''''".
tary on the roundat!onal tra'ntHS ". our
soldiers and sailors. as well ~ o" tho
benefits accruing from sucA trua.aG
and It is well worth the cons'"':'"O'
of all civilians.
The sun., 1918-10-10
Testimony From Those who Have
Found Oamphor Beneficial.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN--SI: I
gladly add my knowledge Of the sue
cessful use Of spirits Of camphor for
colds ana influenza, my family having
used It many years by inhalation and
internally. ten drops In half a glass Of
water. The dose Is one teaspoonful
every half hour for the first six hours
as soon as the first symptom appears.
then every hour until the cold is broken.
Also wear a small bag OF tho gum
camphor on the chest. This Is fine
preventive. The last i used on my chill
dren through a serious infection Of scar
let fever in my home town, and although
after a long fight the schools were closed
and many children paid the sorry pen
atty. my own never showed one symp-
tom OF the dreadful disease
Dress warmly. have plenty OF fresh
air. Mrs. ALICE CHAPLIN.
NEWARK, N. j., October 9.
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SETTING THE CLOCK.
Have Regard for Its Delicate Mocha
nism when Time Changes again.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir. with
regard to daylight saving and the re-
turn on October 81 TO the old time we
are told simply to put our timepieces
back an hour and let II go at that.
Once upon n time the heir apparent, a
budding young genius close to his teens,
discovered one of the striking clocks
under the parental roof was some min
utes fast. and always being OF a help
full nature he showed the minute hand
Of said clock back to where 1t should
properly have been and thereby created
striking CONSERVATION with the striking
apparatus of the aforesaid clock. 1t
went askew. The remedy was to remove
and reset that clocks hands on its dial
to conform TO its new striking condl-
lions. That was done, with the culprit
as an interested and instructed witness.
Now the writer Is not a clockmaker.
a clock repairer nor the son Of one. nor
does his heredity, chart show there was
ever one in his family, even unto the
tenth generation hut he does feel in
spired to warn all who may be inter
ested against the pernicious practice Of
showing back the minute hand OF q
striking clock.
You may stop your clock for an
hour or shove It ahead eleven hours, but
on your life and for the sake OF your
peace of mind and that OF your rela-
tives. boarders. neighbors. &c. don't
shove that minute hand back an hour,
or you may live to regret II.
1t is reported one may shove the
minute hand back an hour without dis
| arranging a clocks striking mechanism
simply by holding the hour hand sta
tionary during the operation. II you
are a bold person you may try this
latter plan, but in view OF the cock
suredness Of the first advices It is
hardly to be commended. for it would
appear the clocks mechanism would be
| subjected to an unnecessary strain
hardly In keeping with its constructioN,
particularly so with a delicateiy ad-
| justed timepiece.
Here's hoping the morning OF October
81 may be dark, lowry morning, Sc
we may sleep out that extra hour in
peace and comfort! Watch your clocks
KINGS PARK, October Q. PRACTICAL
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Is It o Cure1

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN--Sir:: The
question "1s Camphor n Cure?" with
which you head ST +. WIS" letter
moves me to express my conviction that
camphor is euro or pretty close TO It.
For a sister Of mine. who all her life
has been n victim OF hay fever. has
always used It as an alieviator. Fur
thermore. my wtfe's father. now dead.
who was an eminent physician Of French
firth. left us what We regard as an in
valuable remedy for colds in their In
ception. 1t is a powder composed OF
ten grains OF camphor. thirty grains OF
borio acid and sixty grains OF submit
trate of bismuth. to be used as a snufr
Immediately upon tho appearance of
symptoms OF cold in the head.
NEW YoRN, October 9. J. w. q.
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days of our innocence was soon
penetrated by the discerning, and the
character Of his actual mission to the
United States quickly became known.
Notwithstanding his adroitness, the
clumsiness characteristic of Teutonic
diplomacy betrayed him to the pub
lie. He had been welcomed with cor
diality and treated with respect, but
by his own conduct he forfeited the
good will of the nation whose people
he was commissioned to plncatc.
Even before the murder Of the
Lusitania's passengers DR.. BERNHARD
DERNBuRo had attained the status Of
cause of vexation to the population
and the authorities Of the United
States; and when that gross crime
stirred the indignation Of America
against Its perpetrators, DR.. BERN.
HARD DERNBuRo put a period to his
possibility Of usefulness here by de-
Tending the barbarism that made
secret, cowardly war on babies and
women, citizens Of friendly Power.
From that moment DR.. BERNHARD
DERNBuRa ceased to be an acceptable
visitor in, this country; finally that
fact penetrated his consciousness and
he departed.
Since he left these shores numer-
Gus transactions in which he was In
volved have come to light. with con-
sequent illumination Of his objects
and his methods. None OF them has
been Of nature to rehabllitate him
In public respect or to establish him
In the standing Of Straightforward
statesman. All have contributed to
discredit his character and to con-
firm the unfavorable Judgment formed
Of him three years ana six months
ago. DR.. BERNHARD DERNBURo pos
sesses no influence over the mental
processes of any American citizen to-
day. and his talk of fright" and mo-
rality can have no other effect than
to arouse wonder and disgust at his
audacity in posing rs counsellor
and instructor for any people making
pretence to intelligence.
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not interpret his work as service at
the front, and he is better entitled
than any other individual In the naval
service or in civilian life to decide
exactly what its nature is.
There will be. many who will not
agree with this classification Of Ad-
miral WILSON'S duties, but there will
be nobody who will not applaud his
modesty, rs all acknowledge his sue
cess, in an arduous post.
The sun., 1918-10-10
The Handy Phial.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir:: 1T.
F. W." recommends inhalation Of spirits
Of camphor for colds and influenza.
From long experience I can say that 1t
Is the most effective and quickest acting
remedy that can be used.
A sniff of camphor will stop sneezing
instantly and clear the nasal passages
thoroughly. I am surprised that Il has
not been in general use.
I would suggest that people carry a
small phial OF spirits Of camphor and
put a few drops on their handkerchiefs
when they are in crowded places.
NEW YORK, October 9. NJ. q. C.
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ARTISTIC Reform.
Third Avenue Building Calls for
Immediate Improvement.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-sir: You
are a real American and 30 am I. You
have power which have not So please
take a chisel and hammer and cut out
that damnable rag of a German flag
that is carved in stone beside our own
on the facade OF the building of the
Third Avenue ice plant. The Pennsyl-
vania Railroad was quick enough to re-
move the coat of arms in the station.
and It seems TO me that the owner of
this building would take a tumble and
do likewise. C. GAuLoIs
NEW YoRK, October 8.