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New-York tribune., 1918-05-29
Hired Words

Literally millions of these pieces of Ger
man propaganda are circulated in Swtzer-
land. Some are frankly the output of Ger
man pens More are disguised as the writ
ings of Italians, French and English.
"The Continental Times," edited in Ger
many by renegade Britisher and printed
in English, with remarkably clever imita-
tion of the makeup Of "The London Times, :"
is sent into every Swiss home
Swiss papers for the most part are con-
trolled by German capital and voice ortho-
dox German opinions. Unfortunately for
the effectiveness of this form of attack, the
Swiss themselves have come to realize that
their own press is not always to be trusted
Recently signs have been many that the
continual diet of Germanic Kultur is sick
ening the intellectual stomachs of the Swiss
They are beginning to clamor more and
more for Allied literature of all kinds
They have appealed to the Carnegie Foun-
dation for library Of English and Ameri-
can books.
The Allies themselves, so far, have made
mistake in not responding more readily to
the requests of the Swiss. Unfortunately.
Switzerland is known throughout France
and England as nest of German spies.
Orders for books received from there are
looked upon with suspicion. Usually no at
tention is paid to them. If the order is
filled, nine times out Of ten it is confscated
at the Swiss border by the French authori-
ties.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-29

You purchase Merchandise advertised In The
TRIBUNE with ahsoluts saey-for II dssatsacton re-
saits In any THE TRIBUNE guarantees to your
money back upon No red tape. No dulhh,ing.
We mako good promptly II the advertiser docs not.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-29

up" on the horrors of war 80 entirely con-
vinced of the invincibility OF Germany, that
there shall be no question of resistance in
this quarter, no matter what might befall
Hence, the grisliest of pictures and relics
appear in Swiss shops, ostensibly for sale,
really as bugaboo to scare the people.
There are many more phases to the moral
offensive that would take years to fathom
and volumes to describe. Most Of this work
goes on deep below the surface OF things,
with nothing more than indications here and
there to prove that it is progressing.
For example, opera IN Switzerland is
financed by Germany. New opera houses
have been built. Others have been leased or
subsidized by the German government. In
Berne it is said that the management OF
the opera here received S150,000 a year
from the Germans. Nothing but German
is sung, and all of this by German singers
Ne.U Onens
You can see other signs. In Zurich the
Germans are building a new consulate
magnificent building, a whole block square
probably as a local headquarters of the
secret service. All throughout Switzerland
one can hear the voice of the pacifst, either
German or in German pay. He dwells at
length the horror of war. He directs
his remarks as much as possible to the
Swiss of military age.
1t is said that the general staff Of the
Swiss army has been won over by German
fiattery, and now sides unofficially with the
Hohenzollern ideal. About the rank and
file there is more doubt Perhaps they
might never side with the Allies. It is
practically certain, however, general staff
or no general staff, that they would never
brook invasion by either side
Switzerland's straitened economic condi-
tion also furnishes the German intriguers
with an opportunity. They dwell upon the
sufferings of the Swiss and endeavor to inn
press them with the fact that food and other
necessaries are much cheaper in Germany
So that they may be consistent in this they
have adopted typically German measure.
erland receive a list of "facts" from the
officials. They are obliged to sign pledge
that they give no opinions of their own as
to conditions at home, but merely give the
statistics set forth on the list in reply to sD
questions.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-29
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled TO the
for republication OF dispatches credited to 1t
otherwise credited in this and also the local
news OF spontaneous origin published herein
AL rights Of republication OF all other matter herein
are also reserved.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-29
The Hun Kiss IN Switzerland
Grisly Efforts of Kulfur to Embrace
the Most Tornented Neutral Nation

of Germany's commercial offensive. Let
peace be declared, let the men now fighting
return to civil life, and all Switzerland will
hum to the roar of German machinery,
working full blast to recapture the worlds
markets.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-29
Three Ways

The attempted Prussanizing of Switzer-
land has been carried on along three great
roads. Germany has attempted commercial
domination. She has also attempted to
mould the Swiss after the most consistently
German models. Thirdly, she has tried to
scare the little republic into her own arms.
None of these has succeeded notably.
Commercially, perhaps, she has met with
the nearest approach to success. All over
Switzerland great factories are arising.
Corporations, financed and in MANY cases
officered almost entirely by Germans, have
come into being. They have come into
being, and that is all. for the present at
least. The great mills that German money
has erected are turning out only a small
fraction of their capacity output. Many Of
the corporations are doing nothing-can do
nothing until the war ends.
Until the war ends! That is the secret
New-York tribune., 1918-05-29
False Labels

False Labels
1t has been impressed upon the minds Of
German business men that for at least
period after the close of hostilities the
world that has known the horror of German
warfare is not going to look over-sympa-
thetically upon goods that bear the old
slogan, made in GERMANY" Accordingly,
they intend to substitute a new one, "Made
in Switzerland" Under this camouflage
they will fight possible boycotts and at the
same time obtain financial domination of
the first of the free peoples.
In her intellectual campaign Germany
has not succeeded as we'll, so far, chiefly
because she has overplayed her hand.
"Our mail each day consists" Swiss
said, "of perhaps two personal letters, few
bills and fifty newspapers and pamphlets
extolling the greatness Of Germany and the
justice of her cause"
New-York tribune., 1918-05-29
GUARAN TEE

Entered a, The Pos,onice at York Second Class
Mali Matter
New-York tribune., 1918-05-29

Special Tribune Correspondence
IN ERNE, May 17.-If Prussian dreams
n should come true-of which, thank
heaven, there is little chance-rraps
of the future would bear beneath the title
Switzerland" the old familiar legend,
"Made in Germany"
For Teutonic kultur, abandoning in this
one instance the general theory that nations
must be subjugated by the iron heel and
the sword is attempting to overwhelm the
little republic of the Alps by peaceful in
vasion. For nearly four years now it has
conducted this campaign. 1t has attacked
the Swiss national spirit, the Swiss inde-
pendence of thought and action, in dozen
different ways. Commercially, intellect
ually, morally, the bloodless war goes on.
The conflict of intrigue raging here bears
close resemblance to the endless battle of
steel and fame that RACES on the West
front, when results are compared.
Overdoing 1t
In Switzerland, as in France, Germany's
persistent offensive has gained little ter
ritory, has brought under her rule certain
number of persons, but at the decisive
Allied victory she will lose all that she has
foughS so long and bitterly to obtain.
German peace methods are no more effec-
tive in the long run than German warfare
Switzerland, exposed for years on end to
the persistent, never-relaxing play of Teu-
tonic propaganda, is far from being over
whelmed. Despite the flood of German
literature, books, pamphlets, newspapers,
that has deluged her; despite the endless
and diabolically clever work of secret
agents; despite the tissue of falsehood and
half-truth in which Germany has sought to
envelop her, Switzerland stands to- day prob
ably further removed from her terrible
neighbor than when the war began.
For one thing, the efforts of Germans to
glorify their land and to make the Swiss
hate all others have been overplayed. They
have been too persistent, too unreenting.
The Swiss grew tired of them, then suspi-
cious. Now they are certain that there is
much to say for the Allies. In fact, many
Swiss are coming to the opinion that there
is everything to say for them.
Three Ways
The attempted Prussianizing of Switzer-
land has been carried on along three great
roads. Germany has attempted commercial
domination She has also attempted to
mould the Swiss after the most consistently
New-York tribune., 1918-05-29
Proud in Danger
By Wilbur Forrest

nth THE AMERICAN ExPEDr-
TlONARY FORCE IN FRANCE.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
THEATER Helps war
SAYINGS CAMPAIGN
Belasco to Refund Half Ticket
Money in Stamps

The arst novel feature to be con
Quoted by 0 Washington theater for
the War Savings Drive. which terrnin-
ates on June Is, will start at the Bel
asco Theater next Monday night.
Through the efforts Of L. stoddard
Taylor, manager Of the theater, and
the cooperation Of the Shuberts, one
half Of the ticket money win be re-
funded each person In the form Of
War Savings and Thrift Stamps.
ThIs, feature means that, II . person
purchases t2 ticket. he pays his two
dollars, receives his ticket, and one
dollars worth Of Thrift Stamps In ad-
dition.
The refunding half the ticket mon
ey In stamps will be used on the four
Monday nights. June ., June 10, June
II and June u.
AS a special feature for the War
Savings drive. Manager Taylor has
secured through Selwyn and Company,
producers. three new comedies with
excellent casts.
Monday night. June 10. o new Relas-
CO production will have it, premiere.
The name Of the production is Dad
dies"
The Selwyn plays are booked as fol-
lows: First week Of June. q new
comedy. Tea for Three" by Roi
Cooper Megrue. Third week In June.
she Burnt Her Fingers" by Cosmo
Hamilton. The last week In June. the
premiere Of Another Mans Shoes"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02

The soloisS Of the evening. MAs
Mildred Hogue. and Mr.. Frank Va,
vorite, were well received. Mr.. ia,
vorite, accompanied by Mr.. Byron
Bladgett, giving God Be with Our
Boys Tonight"
The place Of Mrs. Campbell, reader,
was flled by Mrs Clark. wife Of Lieut.
Col. Clark, Of the regular army, who
has lately taken residence in Takonla
Park. Mrs. Clark gave in very pleas
ing style two original poems on phases
Of army life.
Mr.. Louis Thompson, kindly consent
ed 70 sing impromptu, and gave a de-
lightful rendition OF Keep the Home
Fires Burning" and There's a Long,
Long Trail"
The chorus was well accompanied as
usual by Mrs. J. NJ. Sylvester at the
piano, and Mrs. Guy Seaman at the
organ.
The last meeting OF the year will be
held Monday. June "A, on the grounds
of the Presbyterian Church. There
will be a special program. and a s!I-
yer collection will be taken for Ihs
wool fund OF the Takoma Park war
relief committee.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02

erousIy of their substance where their
giving was required. 1t is a gratify-
ing spectacle which we have, most OF
US, exhibited. And the worlds MIS-
torians will not let the ages forget the
actions of the American people in the
magnificent aid that they are sending
to their brethren across the seas.
But the word must go forth unto all,
for all have not yet taken part. A
great many still lag behind. The ap-
peaIs of the Red Cross, the calls OF
the government, have been answered;
everywhere there is saving Of food.
that others may have wherewith to
eat and to be clothed; there is ccon-
Omy practised in many ways. But let
no one imagine that 1t is the end. We
have only just begun, and the end
seems a long way off. There is need
Of further sacrifices, and deeper suf-
fering and greater exertions on behalf
Of those We have striven to succor.
There can be no limit placed to what
love may and will endure and con-
tribute. And the spirit so far mani
tested is a guarantee that as we have
begun, so will we continue; until even
the last cent we have will be ex-
pended. and the most secret boarding
for years will be unearthed, and the
last drop of our blood be shed out Of
compassion for the victims of earthly
greed or unbounded and unholy am
bition.
Perhaps this is to be one Of the
ways that Divine Providence is using
to form US all into a perfect race
and nation. We are of so many
different nationalities here. We have
had so many divergent aims and
spirit and characters. We have tried
to work out our destiny along par
allel lines, ond have not taken much
care or thought about others. Efforts
have been to get ahead of all the
rest. whatever the misfortunes our
fellows met. But now we are learn
ing that there is something higher
than selfishness, something more
beautiful than n life of mere sue
cessful adventure and glorious enter
priseS; that the whole human world
has a claim on our love and help. And
the experiences through which we
are passing will engraft the spirit
and instinct Of brotherIy love on US
that We shall ever afterwards be
untler its influence.
Nothing will unite US so perfectly
as this bond Of love. And nothing
could bring it out SO well as the
necessity which we are feeling and
which prompts and impels US to give
what we have and to sacrifice what
| we cherish to lessen the burdens
which others carry, to alleviate the
misfortunes which others suffer and
to assuage the pains which afflict
them.
Race hatred and religious prejudices
will not dare raise their heads to
produce discord among US. We shall
all see things as our neighbors see
them, and We shall try to do to them
as we would that they should do
to us.
We shall be a happier people, all
of US. Our national character will
be improved. Our progress will be
all the greater. Because we shall
have learned to suffer, to bear sor-
row and to sacrifice ourselves for
others benefit.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
KRUPP WORKS
MAN REVEALS
HUN PURPOSES
Swiss Paper Shows Ger.
mans Long Prepared
for War.

DR.. Mushlon, former director Of
the Krupp works, has made further
revelations Of Germany's desire for
the war. in the Journal de Geneve,
Switzerland, according to dispatches
received here yesterday. In an ex-
tract from DR.. Muehlon's state
ments, the Journal de Geneye prints
the following:
Nov. IL. is14.-To my astonish-
ment I heard these last few days
one of the most Representative Ger
mans declare that we wanted this
war which might easily have been
avoided since Vienna and st. Peters,
burg had agreed, and that We made
mistake in thinking that we
would have France at bay after two
months.
so much wisdom encouraged me
to answer, Certainly, but how long
have you held this opinionr
Upon which he replied. with an
indescribably pleasant smile.
"These are the very things
that should not be told before the
time comes. and at any rate not to
the public"
These statements are taken from
diary Of DR.. Muehlon's called
The Devastation Of Europe" II
comprises the first months of the
war and is reported to contain
many other interesting disclosures
Of the one-time Krupp directors
dealings with his former associates
in high German circles.
We can have full confidence In
DR.. Muehlon." says today's dis
patch, despite the attacks on his
sanity. He was asked to become
president of the council at Krupps
after he retired as director. Fur
thermore, though he now mentions
no names, we can be sure that at
the right time he will lead US to
his original sources high In the
German inner circle.
Proof OF DR.. Muehon's present
very good health is in the march |
ing orders recently sent him by |
the Kaiser. requiring him to move |
to Loerraeh. 1t was too much like |
a warrant, however, and DR.. Much
Ion gave up any idea of returning
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
GIRLS CAMP
PRIVILEGES ARE
now EXTENDED
Conduit Road Fresh Air
Quarters Opened to Gov
ernment Workers.

Arrangements have been made
whereby girls employed in the Gov
ernmsnt departments can obtain liy-
ing quarters for the entire summer
at the camp on condit road turned
over to the d. C. War Camp Com
munity Service by the National
Service Training SCHOOL, Announce
ment was made yesterday that wou-
en- workers in government employ
might obtain accommodations In the
tent city by registering at the d.
G. War Camp Community Service,
Nineteenth and @ streets northwest,
for the entire summer period, In
stead Of for only one or two-week
periods. This. 1t was stated, would
make It possible for girls to give up
their rooms in the city and make
their homes under canvass during the
warm weather.
A number Of girls have already
taken up their home At the camp.
and several hundred more are ex-
pected within . short time.
With the cooks. twelve maids. and
a practical dietician, q complete
service stan has been organized to
look after the commissary and well
fare features OF the camp. and .
big vegetable garden. already plant
ed and producing early vegetables
will keep the mess tables supplied
Ample supplies Of fresh milk. eggs
and butter have been arranged for
Reading. writing and recreation
rooms. open to the air. have been
provided at the camp. which is to be
operated as a big outdoor camp hotel
with accommodation for several hun
dred. Because Of the limited space
in the tents. long rows of outdoor
dressing tables with mirrors, prop
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
RANSOM Wilson, D. 6.
GROCER, DISAPPEARS
Kenilworth Man Left with Money
for Lake Keuka, Aug. ".

Circulars bearing a description Of
Ransom Wilson. 3s years old. who
has been missing from his home a,
Kenilworth, D. c., since August
last, have been sent to every large
city in the United States by the
police.
Wilson kept a grocery store at
Kenilworth. On the morning Of
August 7. 1917. he left his home,
telling his friends that he was 60
ing to Lake Keuka. N. z. for q
visit.
Telegraphic advices from the New
York State authorities stated that
Wilson had never reached that
place. He had in his possession at
the time Of his departure from this
city large sum of money, and foul
play Is suspected.
He Is described as being five feet
eight inches tall. 100 pounds. stout
build, dark brown hair, large blue
eyes and wears noss glasses.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
Y.W.C.A.PLANS WEEK
OF MUCH ACTIVITY
Program Includes Luneheons, Pic
MICS and at Home.

Meetings Of interest and importance
are planned by members Of the Y. W.
c. A. for the next several days Many
will be held in the main building OF
the association, 6ls Fourteenth street
northwest Those not otherwise spe-
cited below will be held there.
Following is the program Of activi-
ties as announced by the Y. W. c. A.
for the week beginning tomorrow:
Monday, June S:-Luncheon OF Du-
pont Chapter at Vacation Lodge, Miss
Florence Brown, general secretary,
speaker; $50 p. M, truck ride start
ing from main building.
Tuesday. June 4:-Luncheon OF
Chevy Chase Chapter at Brook Tea
House. Miss Florence Brown, speaker;
Is p. m, supper of business girls
clubs; p. m. Bible Students Club
party for business girls at Elizabeth
Somers building, 1104 NJ street; $50 to
$50 p. m. supper by Business Wo-
mems Council. followed at p. m. by
a meeting at New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church at which Director
John Barrett of the Pan American
Union will lspeak.
Wednesday. June SIS p. m. meet
ing Of the Patriotic League; p. m,
meeting of the leaders Of High School
Friendship clubs; D. m. truck ride
starting from main building.
Thursday, June s:-S p. M, supper
and meeting OF Members Council at
Elizabeth Somers building.
Friday, June is p. M, meeting OF
Southern Club, to which men friends
of the association are invited; picnic
supper on Mrs. Corby's estate at
Chevy Chase Circle.
Saturday, June s:--Goldenberg's s
Club house party at Vacation Lodge.
Sunday. June a. p. m. AT home;
p. M, song service; $50 to $50 p. m,
meeting at Fort Myer under the au-
spices OF the association.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
SACRIFICE and GIVE
Theme OF SERMON
RI. Rev. c. F. Thomas Impresses
Duty of the Hour

No more solemn thought or urgent
duty can be presented to US today
than what St. John, in his first Epis-
tie, third chapter. impresses upon
US. And we ought to lay down our
lives for the brethren. He that hath
the substance Of this world, and shall
see his brother in need, and shall
shut up his bowels from him, how
him?" For I'VE have known the
charity of God. because he hath laid
down his life for u.s.
The sacrifice of life and possessions
Is the evidence of the depth of af-
lection and consideration as well as
the test or standard of the demand
which love for others makes on US.
The thought of self. of the desire to
put ones own welfare above that of
others is begotten of selfishneSs, and
seIfshness must be destroyed for the
play Of altruism. Man lives, or should
live, not for himself alone; but his
duty laid upon him by the Creator is
TO recognize the claims of God first,
and then the claims and demands Of
his fellow-beings.
The circumstances in which we now
are-the emergencies created by the
present horrible war-force US to look
this duty square in the face. We can
not hide ourselves behind the assump-
tion that IL is none OF our business
that others are suffering, and that
many more will suffer as the war
drags on, that we are not responsible
for the condition brought on by the
ambitions and ruthlessness OF some,
and that there IL no strict obligation
on US to save and suffer ourselves, to
sacrifice and stint ourselves that 9TH
ers may be relieved. We cannot eI-
cuse ourselves by saying that we are
not our brothers keepers. Our obli-
CATION to every member of the human
family is strict and deep.
The past year has witnessed a won
derful outpouring OF this synnapthy
for the needs of those who are op-
pressed and outraged in this world
war. The American people have rail-
lied to the support Of those who have
been afflicted as people have never
before been afflicted. The horrors of
war have been intensified in this age
OF ours, so often lauded as the age
which completely understood the
brotherhood of man. But, the catas-
trophe came. and mankind has been
thrown into a seething vortex or hell
Of fire and suffering.
Yet all this has called forth the
greatest display Of love and sympathy
any age ever witnessed and has IN
spred herpic sacrifice and intense
charity. Many who seldom had a
thought beyond their self-gratification
have almost spontaneously emptied
themselves. to afford relief where re-
Lief has been needed, and given gen.
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
TAK0MA PARK HEARS
COMMUNITY SINGING

The Presbyterian Church in Tako-
ma Park was filled last Monday night.
the regular community singing even
ing, with an enthusiastic audience in
spite Of the oppressive heat. The pro-
gram consisted largely Of request
songs, handed In at the last meeting,
the Marseillaise receiving the highest
number Of votes. Under the capable
direction of Mr.. James Dyre, the
chorus, which has greatly improved
through the year. gained some fine ef-
feets, especially in the old song. Tent
ing Tonight"
The Washington herald., 1918-06-02
TWO INMATES ESCAPE
FROM ST. ELIZABETH'S

Police have been asked to look out
for two inmates of st. EliZabetn's
Hospital who escaped from the tnsi-
tuition yesterday.
John p. Bell, s. years old, who is
said to live at 60 I street southeast,
escaped yesterday morning. His de-
scription Is: Five feet, seven inches,
l3S pounds, blue and white check suit.
Edward 'Potmerkle, 25 years old,
escaped at . o'clock yesterday after
noon Hs IL fiye feet. four inches
tAn and vCiGts 143 nouads. When last
seen, he wore dark trousers, white
shirt and black shoes.