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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-01

late and al! amalgamatcd men IN
der such contract have been order
Cd to return to work, it was announ-
csd Thursday by D.. j. Davis, vice
president Of the amalsamatod, who
is acre to sec that the orders arc
carrid out.
The order affects nine depart
mcnts Of four plants in the Ioungs-
town district, employing about
5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-01
ROYAL ARCH MhSONS

Richmond. Va. Nov. l.-De!e-
gates to the 10TH grand annual
ccavocavion of the Grand Chapter
cf Virginia. Rora! Arch Nasons,
LETT the city Thursday, having con-
cluGca the meeting. John T. Czech
-an, OF The Plains, was elected
grand high priest; Z. Fenno Heath,
Newport News. grand king; VIM.
Chapman. Portsmouth, grand scribe,
and George W. Poe, grand trcasur-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-01
AN EXCELLENT TONIC
FOR YOUNG AND OLD
Chasco- Vim, Tasteless Col Liver-ron and Hypophos
mites Combination Will Increase Your Strength
and Vitality and Keep Away Coughs
and Grippy Colds

1t restores the appetite, makes rich
red blood, and increases the strength
and vitality.
The ,Chasco-Vin formula is cen
turtles cid and is prescribed by the
best physicians as much today as
ever. There is only one Chasco-Vln
agent in Alexandria Edgar Warfield,
Jr,. King and Pitt Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-01

Above Is n reproduction Of Howard
Chandler Chrisly'5 latest poster for the
American Rcd Cross. which n" Doubt
vii. become as famous rs The other
SIMILAR works OF art OF this we'll known
Illustrator IN is portrayal Of bud
ding womanhood. unfolding the flag.
it typiics no, only tn" spirit Of Amer
ica. bu; OF the Red Cross in i,s nation
wide peace program -" tho health OF
the United States. This poster forms
one cc the striking appeals for mem
hcrs in the Third Fed Cross Roll Call.
November Ill. Enlist now at your
local Red Cross Headquarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-01
STEEL STRIKERS YIELDING
Agree to Observe Contracts Made
Before Nalkcut

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio. Nov. l.-Thc
national strike cc:ant;ttoc ar Pitts
burgh has ;adorsei the stand taken
By the Amalgamatcd Association OF
Iron. Steel and Tin Workers that
contracts with steel plants made
before the strike shall be held invio-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-01

During the "Flu" epidemic a year
ago thousands were safe-guardcd by
taking Chasco-Vin, body building
tonic that does build. 1t is the toning
up of the systcm'that counts in keep
ing away all kinds of sickness.
Those who are weak, nervous ana
run down especially need Chasco-Vin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-01
LOSES LIFE SAVING KITTEN

Suffolk, Va, Nov. An at
tempt 10 rescue her pet kitten
brought instant death to Mamie
Sin,gson, aged l 1-2 years, Thurs
day evening.
The kitten had rushed upon the
Atlantic Coast Line Railway tracks.
which pass through the Simpson
farm. and the baby dashed after it
and directly in front CT q passenger
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-01
MINERS CHIEF DEFIANT
HelIs Men To Ignore Troop Thrcat
And Announces He Will
Fight to End

Springfield. H., Nov. ILLINOIS
sort coal miners who went on strike
late Yesterday. were encouraged in
circulars prepared last night by
Frank Harrington. district miners
president, to pay no attention to
threats that troops would be used.
In a telegram late yesterday 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-01

Z [ II s FL. T
WORKING Fer OTHERS
THROUGH TIE AID OF
THE JUNIOR RED CROSS.
ENROLL IT THIRD RED
CROSS ROLL CALL,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Navy and Marine Corps Notes.

Rear Admiral James d. Adams
U. S. n. and Mrs. Adams, who have
made their home for some time on
Connecticut avenue, are now settled
for the winter in an apartment on
10th street between p and Q streets
The Misses Veeder. daughters OF
Commander Ten Eyck Dew. Veeder:;
u. s. N, and Mrs. Eeeder, have joined
their parents at their home. 1749 r
street, after spending the summer and
autumn at their country place at
Greenwich, Va.
Commander George D. Murray, U. S.
n. and Mrs. Murray will leave the
city shortly for California.
Mrs. H. C. Train. wife of Lieut..
Commander Train, U. S. N, is conva-
descent from her recent illness at the
Columbia Hospital.
Commodore Theoderick Porter. U. S.
n, retired, and Mrs. Porter, who were
in Atlantic City for some weeks, have
gone to Annapolis. where they Will
spend the winter at Carvel Hall.
Mrs. Charles Thomas, widow of Rear
Admiral Thomas, L. S. n, and her
daughter, Miss Ruth Thomas, are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
MRS. MCMAHON HEAD.
Temporary Officers Elected by
Women's Auxiliary. A. L.

Mrs. Richard w. Mcmahon was
elected temporary commander of Dis
trict of Columbia Post, No. 1. Wom-
ems Auxiliary of the American Le-
gion, at a meeting yesterday. This
post is auxiliary to Stuart Walcott
Post of the legion. The other tenn
porary officers are Miss Helen Breese
Walcott, senior vice commander; Mrs.
Edmund J. Beaulac. junior vice COM
mander. and Miss Mildred Ralph, ad-
jutant.
Another meeting of .the auxiliary
will be held at the New Ebbitt Hotel,
November 90. More than 300 applica-
tions for membership have been re-
CeiNed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Will Inscribe Names of War Dead.

MONTREAL. November 22.-The
names of the $4,000 Canadians who
were killed in the world war will be
inscribed on the walls of church
which will be erected in Notre Dame
de Grace, a suburb of Montreal, it was
announced TO-DAY. The church will be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Mrs. Yarnell, at their home. 1908 @
street.
Miss Katherine Thesis. daughter of
the late Capt. Emil Thesis. U. s. N.
is settled for the winter in her home
on Q street
Mrs Philip, widow of Admiral
Philip, U. S n, is settled for the win
ter in an apartment at the Hotel Cor
don on 18th street.
Mrs. Henry Percy, widow Of DR..
Percy, U. S. n, has returned to Wash
Percy left Washington in the early
summer for the mountains OF Viz,
ginia. from where she went several
months ago to Atlantic City, N. ].
Mrs. John M. Ellicott, wife of
Capt: Ellicott, U. S; N. is in Washing
man, United States Marine Corps. and
Mrs. Lyman at their home on Belmont
road.
Mrs. Henry d. Todd, widow of Prof.
Todd, L. S. N, has returned to Wash
ington for the winter and has leased
an apartment at the Westminster, cor
ner of Q and 18th streets northwest.
Mrs. Thorn Williamson. widow of
rear AQinlTdl WILKINSON, u .. ~, az
oompaned by her daughters has
gone to Annapolis. where they
have reopened for the season their
home on Prince street. Mrs. Will
hanson and her daughters spent the
summer at their country place in
Prince William county, Va.
Mrs. Harvey Madison, wife of Capt.
Madison, u. S. N, is now on her way
to Paris, where she will spend the
winter with her husband, who is
naval adviser to the peace commits
sion.
Rear Admiral G. H. Burrage, U. S.
N. and Mrs. Burrage, accompanied by
Misses Meta and Mary Burrage,
left Washington a fortnight ago for
the Norfolk navy yard, where Admiral
Burrage ia now commandant.
Lieut.. Commander McElduff, U. S.
NJ. and Mrs. McElduff have gone to
San Francisco and will later go to
Coronado, which is the present head
quarters of destroyers on The Pacific
coast.
Mrs. Roswell H. Blair. wife of Lieut..
Blair, U. S. N, has gone to Annapolis
mother, Mrs. Thorn Williamson, wild
ow of Rear Admiral williamson,
U. S. N.
Admiral Walter F. Worthington, U.
S. N, retired, and Mrs. Worthington
have leased for the winter a house in
San Francisco. Admiral and Mrs.
Worthington upon the formers retire.
ment last spring went to California
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

used by the combined congregations
Of the Anglican Church of the Good
Shepherd and Trinity Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Army Notes.
turned to Annapolis.
Continued from Eighth Page.)

turned to Annapolis.
Maj. William A. Gray, L. S. A. for
the past two years post quartermaSter
at Fort Myer, left last week for st.
Louis, accompanied by Mrs. Gray
Mrs. ]. w. Weeks. wife of Capt.
Weeks. L. S. A, with their young
daughter, Peggy, has returned to Fort
Myer after a pleasant visit to 1rlenos
in Philadelphia.
Maj Gen. Charles Bailey. L. ). "A -,
and Mrs. Bailey. who recently visited
in Washington, have returned 10 Fort
Totten, n. Y.
Lieut.. Col. J. NJ. Holmes. Z: 5. A.
and Mrs Holmes have gone Tor s'a-
ton to Camp Funston, Kansas.
Col. Charles Gerhardt, L. S. A: and
Mrs Gerhardt have arrived IN " ASH
ington from Fort Smelling MIMI
Mrs. Frederick Won Schraeder. widow
of Col. Won Schraeder. L. = a., IS nov
in San Francisco, with her son, APP.
Fritz Won Schroeder. U. >: a.; WnoHi
She will accompany to the Philippines
on the next transport.
Lieut.. Col. Robert D. Hardin l. S-A..
after visit to Washington: retur i:s
where he has been detailed to duty
at the Letterman Hospital.
Lieut.. Col. Walter II. Neill, I. 5 A.
has gone for station to Fort Bliss,
Tex, where he has taken command oi
the auxiliary remount depot anu
where he will soon be joined by MRS.
Mcneil.
Mrs. Lucien H. Taliaferro, wife OF
Col. Taliaferro. L. S. A. accompanied
by their young son, has salled 10
ioir her husband at Coblenz, Ger
many, and spend the winter with MIN.
Mrs. Harvey Eaton. wife of Col.
Eaton. L. S. A., went last week to
San Antonio. Tex, to join her hus-
band and spend the winter with MIN
at 703 River avenue.
Col. Lawrence Fleming, L. S. A.,
and Mrs. Fleming, who recent! leis
washington for Texas, have arrived
at San Antonio, where they expect 10
remain until the spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

spending the winter in Washington
with Capt. H. E. Yarnell, y. S. N, and
Mrs. Yarnell, at their home, 1908 @
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Maj Gen Charles Bailey. L. 5. A;
and Mrs. Bailey, who recently visited
in Washington. have returned to fort
Totten, n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

U. S. NJ c.. and Mrs. Puryear at their
home in Chevy Chase. has returned
for the winter to Annapolis
Mrs. Charles A. Doyen, widow or
Gen. Doyen. U. S. NJ c., after visit
to her sister, Mrs. ]. w. Valiant, at
the latter's home at Wardour. Md.
has gone to Yonkers, n. Y, for the
winter.
Lieut.. Commander Paul f. Holland
L. S. N, and Mrs. Holland have been
enjoying a visit at their home at An
napolis from their sister, Miss Claudia
Randolph Johnson. who returned last
week to New York.
Lieut.. Commander Grey Skipworth,
u. s. N. after a siX-month sick leave.
spent in Washington, Virginia and
New York, has gone to San Francisco.
Mrs Thomas F. Ruhm, widow of
Constructor Ruhm. L. S. N. has gone
to Berkeley. Cal. where she will spend
the winter, and has entered the Uni
versity of California for a course in
journalism
Rear Admiral c. b. Moore, L. s. ~
retired, has been appointed delegate
to the Illinois constitutional conven-
ton by the republicans of the twenty
eighth senatorial district of Illinois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Mrs. ]. w. Weeks wife of Capt.
Weeks. L. S. A., with their young
daughter, Peggy, has returned TO FoIt
Myer after a pleasant visit to friends
in Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Lieut.. Col J. NJ. Holmes. u ). A.
and Mrs. Holmes have gone LOT STA
ton to Camp Funston, Kansas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Miss Katherine Thesis. daughter OF
the late Capt Emil Thesis, U. S. N.
is settled for the winter in her home
on Q street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Mrs. Alfred P. H. Tawressey, wife of
Lieut.. Commander Tawressey, L. S. N.
has gone with their little daughter to
spend the winter in Boston, where
she has taken an apartment on Bea-
con street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Mrs Philip, widow of Admira
Philip, U. S. N, is settled for the win
ter in an apartment at the Hotel Cor
don on 10th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Mrs. CASTOR Costet. widow of Prof
Costet, U. S. N. with their daughter
Andre, after visit to Washington as
the guest of Maj. Bennett Puryear,
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30cie2tY
to make their permanent home in that
state.

Mrs. Lewis Coke, wife of Commander
Coke. U. S. NJ. has Joined her husband
in Boston, where he has been detailed
as aid on the staff of Rear Admiral
Dunn, U. S. N.
They have settled for the winter on
Commonwealth avenue. Chestnut Hill.
Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Col. Charles Gerhardt, T.. >. A, anu
Mrs. Gerhardt have arrived IN WASH
ington from Fort Smelling, Mimi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Mrs. Frederick Won Schraeder. widow
of Col. Won Schraeder. L. 5. A. is now
in San Francisco, with her son, capt.
Fritz Won Schraeder, U. >: a., Wnon1
she will accompany to the Philippines
on the next transport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Maj. William A. Gray, L. S. A. for
the past two years post quartermaster
at Fort Myer, left last week for st.
Louis, accompanied by Mrs. Gray
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Mrs. Lucien H. Taliaferro, wife OF
Col. Taliaferro. L. S. A. accompanied
by their young son, has salle1 "
ioin her. husband at Coblenz, Ger
many, and spend the winter with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

u. S. NJ. c.. and Mrs. Puryear at their
home in Chevy Chase. has returned
for the winter to Annapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Lieut. Col. Walter II. Nelll, l. >; A.
has gone for station to Fort Bliss,
Tex where he has taken command OF
the auxiliary remount depot anu
where he will soon be Joined by MRS.
McNei11
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Lieut.. Col Robert D. Hardin y S.A.,
after visit to Washington. returned
last week to the Presldlo, CahI.,
where he has been detailed 10 uu's
at the Letterman Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Mrs. Henry Percy, widow of DR.
ington for the winter and opened her
apartment at the Wyoming. Mrs
Percy left Washington in the early
summer for the mountains of Vir-
ginia, from where she went several
months ago to Atlantic City, N. ].
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Drapery Dept.
Portieres.

Portieres.
Duplex Velvet Portere ~ yards long, in combinations
green and TAM mulberry and and garnet and
blue and mulberry: French edges. Per pair $4,000.
Uncut Portieres, az yards long, finished
edges; green. brown and blue. Per pair. $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Couch Covers

Tapestry Covers full length and width oriental
coors patterns $500 5000, 5000 and $11OO
Velvet Couch Covers designs
coorings. $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Mrs. Harvey. Eaton. wife of col.
Eaton. L. S. A., went last week to
San Antonio. Tex, to join her nus
band and spend the winter with HIN
al 7O3 River avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Col. Lawrence Fleming, [. 5. A.,
and Mrs Fleming, who recently iels
Washington for Texas, have arrived
at San Antonio, where they expect ~
remain until the spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Drapery Materials

50-inch Plain Cotton Reps, all colors. $3.50,
$3.50 yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Rugs

Wilton Rugs
many designs and colorings and sizes to be
found in the average stock Practically all Of the
found here and at prices that low
equal quality rugs be bought Sizes from to
11.3x15
Seamless Velvet Rugs
designs colorngs will be found in this quail
adaptability all
very desirable Made in the following Sizes
46x7.6 6.0x9.0 $3.50
69X12.0 8.3x10.6 9.0x12.0
11Sx12.
Priced from $21 90 to $4,000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-27
Panic Prevention.

In theatres and other places of
amusement where mixed audiences
are the rule there is a growing and
dangerous custom on the part of some
smokers Of lighting cigars and Gig
arettes while still within the audi
forums. Young men light cigarettes
while coming down the stairways
leading from the first balcony of =
theatre, no matter how dense Is the
crowd nor how many women are in it.
The swapping off of n match head
could very easily set fire to woman's
light evening dress, with the danger
Of panic instantly ensuing, for a crowd
In motion Is much more easily STAN
peded than one at rest.
AS the people were leaving the re-
ception to King ALBERT of Belgium
given by the American Legion in Madi-
son Square Garden on the night Of
October 4 scores of men in the throng
to the left of the Madison avenue exit,
within the crowded auditorium,
smoked and threw matches away af-
ter they had put fire to their Gig
arettes and cigars.
Smoking is one of the pleasures of
life. No one through thoughtlessness
or Indifference to the rights Of others
should make 1t a menace. If the Fire
Commissioner OF New York city
should station one Of his men on duty
in places Of amusement where they
could check this smokers menace he
would be doing an excellent public
service. This action would add panic
prevention" to fire prevention, which
is now a recognized part Of Fire
Commissioners work.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-27
PRESIDENTS BURDENS.
Neither a Second Term Nor Modelling
with Congress Is Necessary.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir. The
increasing physical burdens of the Presi-
Dental Office are favorite theme for dis
cussion and many set forth the view
that there is a change needed of a legis-
lative character. But that Is a super
fetal conclusion.
The term of the President is four
years. not eight, and in very few cases
las the second term been necessary to
the welfare of the country or beneficial
to the party.
The second terms of Grant, Cleveland.
Roosevelt and Wilson were marked by
splits in the party or by the party losing
its control of Congress. Indeed, the
platform which pledged President Wilson
to a single term was more than a tenn
rorary expedient
The President should be President of
the whole people and not assume to be
the titular or actual leader of his politi-
cal party. That was the mistake which
wrecked President Taft's success, and the
attempt of the present incumbent to be
both President and party leader has re-
suited in the loss OF both houses of Con-
gress as well as loss Of popular support
and prestige. The practice of the Presi-
dent of interfering in the political nomi-
nations within his party taxes his
strength and takes his time and is bad
for his party.
The Presidency Is but one of three CO.
ordinate departments of the Govern
ment, and the attempt to assume legis-
lative powers interferes with the natural
development OF legislation by Congress
When not continually harassed and
browbeaten by the Exc utive the Con-
gress produces its own leaders who are
at least as wise and patriotic as the
Presidents have been. Congress is elected
and paid to perform the legislative
duties. and 1t Is usually only the novices
in national experience who assume an
antagonistic position toward the coordi-
nate branch.
The President has Cabinet paid to
take charge OF different duties of his
office. II he surrounds himself with men
totally unfamiliar with Government at
! fairs It Ia his own fault and adds very
much to the anxieties and burdens of his
Office. When a President sticks to his
own Presidential duties he need not ex.
haust himself physically and much better
results are accomplished than by con.
tlnually trying to overreach into other
functions of the Government.
| II. r. HARRIS.
| PHILADELPHIA. Pa, October %.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-27
NEW GERMAN LAW
HITS TAX STRIKERS
Bank Secrecy Abrogated and
Penalties Are Drastic.
By tho Associated Press.

BERLIN, Oct. 26.-The first of the
series OF legislative measures prompted
by Matthias Erzberger. Vice-Premier and
Minister Of Finance. to prevent snug
Cling and concealing OF capital and tax
able securities has been approved by the
National Assembly Commission. 1t be-
comes operative Immediately.
Financial writer's describe the regula-
tons as easily eclipsing the most dras-
tic laws enacted in erstwhile police rid
den Prussia"
The measure abrogates the secrecy
privilege of banks, even permitting the
scrutiny of safe deposit boxes and pri-
vste strong boxes. Interest coupons,
under the measure, may be cashed only
when deposited at bank with original
certificate OF listed with the tax board
This scheme OF surveillance Is SO in
trioate and widespread it calls for a new
stan OF investigators. Severe punish
ment Is provided for violations OF the
measure.
1t is officially announced from CO.
logne that struggled goods confiscated by
the authorities will be donated to the
communities. Insurance companies which
insure smuggled goods will be relent-
lessly prosecuted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-27
Uncle Sans Kidnapped Consular
Agent In Mexico.

Behind any practicable plan Of the
Wilson Administration for the rescue
Of WILLIAM o. JENKINS, our Consular
Agent at Puebla, Mexico, who has
been kidnapped and held for ransom
by bandits, the American public will
stand squarely and determinedly.
If in the preliminary negotiations
between the State Department in
Washington and the Carranza Gov
eminent In Mexico city public opin-
ion In this country has seemed apa-
thetic 1t is the result of no lack Of
interest in the welfare Of an Ameri-
can official and abused citizen but is
to be attributed solely to the frequent
and bewildering disappolntments in
fiicted on high spirited citizens Of the
United States by the Administrations
incomprehensible weakness In dealing
with Mexican outrages.
When the attitude of the Wilson
Administration toward Mexico ap-
proximately represents the sentiment
Of American citizens generally on this
subject there will be unmistakable
evidence of the support which will be
given freely to policy designed to
preserve our national interests and
dignity. That attitude must be made
manifest I'm acts, however, for the
American people have learned to their
sorrow to distrust mere words when
our relations with Mexico are under
consideration.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-27
A DUTCH CRITICISM.
Hint for American Statesmen Seeking
Foreign Trade.


To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir. In
the course of my business in Holland I
came in contact few days ago with a
very prominent and successful Holland
merchant Discussing Germany he made
the following remark:
when Germans sell to US they make
us feel that we are comforting favor
upon them. When Americans sell to us
they make us feel that they are confer
ring a favor upon u.s."
There is a great message for the Amer
lean exporter in the terse statement Of
this wise old Dutchman. The German
psychology of craftsmanship and war is
all wrong, but their psychology of COM
merce was right and is right and they
demonstrated 1t thoroughly before the
war and they are going to demonstrate
1t again, and in this If in nothing else
we can learn from the Germans.
The American statesmen (and I have
observed their methods closely in Eu-
rope) almost universally show every EVIL
dence of naughty pride and arrogance.
They are selling goods to-day because
nobody else has them to offer, but when
world competition becomes normal again
the American will wonder why he is I'M
able to do business
I urge the American exporter to drive
home to the intelligence OF the man he
| sends abroad to sell his merchandise the
lesson that Is contained in the state
ment of our Dutch critic.
A. w. LEWIS.
American Trading Company.
ROTTERDAM, September 80.