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New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
Gas as a War Element


decided interest along this line. They
state that certain monkeys were sub
jected to gassing with various gases
for period of eight months. Certain
other monkeys were kept under iden-
teal conditions except for gassing and
used as control. The result was
| absolutely conclusive that there was
no increase of tuberculosis or ten
dency toward tuberculosis from gassing.
We do not pretend that there are no
cases of permanent injury from gas,
but they must be very small in pro-
portion to the whole number gassed.
And tuberculosis or an increased ten
dency to tuberculosis is not a result of
gassing.
Mask Protection
In the later part of the war even the
severe coughing spoken of BY Mr.. De
bles was almost entirely eased by put
ting over the noses and mouths of the
men gassed perforated tin masks COW
cred with two or three layers of gauze
and containing a small amount of men
thol, chloroform and another substance
or two. This seemed to ease the men
after short time so they could be car
ried from the field of battle into hos
pltals with perfect comfort. Contrast
that with the terrible suffering Of men
mangled from high explosives, bayo-
nets and even bullets
The figures of the surgeon generals
Office show that the man gassed on the
field o, battle had twelve times as good
chance Of living as had the man hit
by bullets, bayonets, shells or high ex-
plosives. Furthermore, they showed
that there are very few permanent in
juries and no MANNED, blinded or dis
figured such as are found as result
OF all other weapons of war These are
facts CLEANED by the Chemical Warfare
Service as the result of the experience
of that service in the World War and
of widespread investigation since the
armistice.
Chemical warfare is humane If YOU
are prepared for it. If you are unpre-
pared, as were the British at Ypres,
then there is no escape. How infinitely
more sensible it is under such circum-
stances to recognize gas as an element
of war and be prepared than to play
the ostrich and have some outlaw ma
tion in the future, as Germany in the
past, spring it upon undefended troops
The ration that would do that would
face total and absolute disaster.
AMOS A. FRIES,
Brigadier General, U. S. A.; Chief,
Chemical Warfare Service.
New York, Sept. 28, 1921.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
The America Message"

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: wish to congratulate you upon
the editorial in The Tribune September
26, "The Americas Message" 1t is a
fine tribute to the famous boat. As
president of the Marine and Field Club,
which acted as host during the sojourn
of the boat at Gravesend Bay, Friday,
September %, it was my privilege to be
invited TO meet Captain Swan that
morning at the Larchmont Yacht Club.
and sail with him to Gravesend Bay.
The dipping Of the colors as the
America passed its birthplace ESQ to
speak, was not only inspiring but i'm
pressive, and scene shall never for
get. Our club fully appreciates the
honor of having Captain Swan anchor
the yacht off its shores.
EUGENE ]. GRANT.
Bath Beach, N. Y, Sept. 27, 1921.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30

In the present abnormal condition
of the transportation industry mer-
gers would be a step in the dark.
When the big roads and the little
roads find out how they stand and
what their prospects are under the
Esch- Cummins act, they may be in
clined to join with the Interstate
Commerce Commission in establish
ing a grouping system which will
be beneficial in stabilizing both oper-
alton and rates and in producing
better and cheaper service.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
Daylight Saving Compromise

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Let us hope we have seen the
last of this childish nonsense of tin
kering with the clock.
If these people who have a mania
for regulating other peoples lives are
determined to have their way, would
suggest compromise. Let us have the
daylight saving time for three months
only-Junc, July and August. Any
person is at liberty to get up at 6 a.
m if he wants to, and there are cer-
talnly enough daylight hours during
ehe summer months to satisfy any
reasonable being. Leave the clocks
aione' HOWARD.
New York, Sept &c, 1921.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
Grouping Railroads

The tentative railroad grouping
plan put forward by the Interstate
Commerce Commission is accom-
panied by no explanation of it's
genesis or motives. 1t therefore is
somewhat confusing to the public,
which has little understanding of it's
relations to the general plan of rail-
road control contemplated by the
Esch- -Cummins act.
That act in theory-and for a Ger
tain period at least-assured the
railroads fair return on the value
of their operating property. A nor
NAL rate of 6 per cent was mem
toned. Earnings above that rate
were to be divided between the roads
and general railroad reserve and
equalization fund. The Interstate
Commerce Commission was to estab-
lish rates sufficient to allow the
roads to make fair and reasonable
earnings.
1t could easily be foreseen that
uniform rates would produce un-
equal percentages of earnings. A
strong, well managed carrier would
prosper on rates on which a weak
road couldn't meet operating ex-
penses. So uniformity of rates de-
feats it's own purposes when applied
to hundreds of carriers varying
greatly in operating efficiency and
in productivity Of territory. The
commission evidently thinks that
this injurious effect Of uniform rates
can be softened by introducing the
group system. It doesn't say so,
but perhaps it has in mind to diff
ferentiate its treatment of the va
rlous groups and to give the roads
in each group much more self-de-
termination as to rate making, as an
inducement to the bigger systems to
tie up with their weaker brethren.
The trainers Of the Esch- -Cummins
act also sought to reintroduce COM
petition into railroad transporta-
ton. At first the groupings con-
templated were purely regional. But
it was seen that purely regional
groups couldn't well compete with
one another. The contrary plan of
transcontinental groupings was next
dropped as impracticable. The pres
ent scheme of interpenetrating
groupings was finally evolved as
most likely to stimulate indirect COM
petition and to provide a better
choice of outlets to interior shipping
and manufacturing centers.
These purposes are, however, only
vaguely intimated. The railroads
have been nationalizcd as to some
matters, but in others they remain
economically localized. They are
separate entities, operated under
Mighty diverse conditions. 1t is now
purposed to Federalize them, as it
were. Merger, under government
restriction, is to be brought back
again into railroading as a guiding
principle.
The commissions scheme is far
reaching. 1t is offered nc on o,+or
native to government ownership.
But since it can be carried through
only with the assent of the individ-
ual roads, and since its details must
be worked out in cooperation with
carriers whose conflicting interests
must be accommodated, it may be
said to look largely to the future,
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
As Roosevelt Said
To the Editor OF The Tribune

To the Editor OF The Tribune Z,
Sir: Your correspondent Seahsss. :,
Lee Henderson asks why so many 8,
lions are needed to enforce the 1' :,
teenth Amendment, also why " saS'. :,
have special preference in the n's''s.
enforcement over laws equally U.S. =.
can best answer him by quoting =, :,
late Theodore Roosevelt, who sais
all laws should be enforced s'i'0', !.
the good because they ought - III
the bad to get rid of them. AS
law enforcement, while the eo''' 81
far have been tremendous, yes =.
with the vast waste up TO oS' :.
may be "ahead of the game
can prove satisfactorily to weii'l
ing but unwise people that suiaY, s.
laws are not enforceable unti' ~
get used to wearing halos. ow
HOWARD 5. HEips
Brooklyn, Sept. 26, 1921.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30

In Memory of Austin Dobson

y
=. fain tootlld
THAT sor,e ome then showld testify,
Sdving--"He held his pen IN trust
10 Art not servino shdne or lust"
VII onc?-Thcm lot mn memory dio
IN dftor daysi
--Austim Dobson.
In after days you need not fear
Neglect, the supercilious sneer,
For in your verse of polished grace
There shines reflected Beauty's face.
Beside which Truth and Love appear.
You mirrored many an earlier year
A French marquise, a cavalier
And showed their worth for us to
trace
In after days.
Your limpid numbers men will hear
When lines no longer writhe and
rear
Themselves, unrhythmic, interlace
In vague contortions. Fame will
place
Your name with those we still
revere
In after days.
NoRREYs JEPHsoN O'CoNoR.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
Louder!

lCharles Pike Sawyer In The Evening Post
Where is the Society of American
Singers? They had most successful
season couple of years ago, particu-
larly with "Ruddigore," and then
stopped. Theaters are certainly lack
ing In attractions this season, and
managers are at their wits ends. Why
not give some more Gilbert and Sulli-
van revivals? Rupert D'Oyly Carte
opens the Princes Theater next week
with "The Gondoliers," and in quick
succession will come "The Pirates of
Penzance," "Ruddigore," "Patience,"
"Sorcerer," "Yeomen Of the Guard"
"Mikado," "Iolanthe," and "princess
Ida" All are just as great favorites
here, and it will be many long year
before they have worn out their well
come.
If we had lot Of stamps we should
send clipping of Mr.. sawyer's appeal
to De Wolf Hopper, Herbert Waterous,
Alice Brady, Natalie Alt, Anne Swim
burne, Gladys Caldwell, and William
Danforth.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
New Material

fFrom The Washington Stoy)
The approach of the arms limitation
conference is doubtless causing the
gentlemen who write or compile anony-
nous books of biography to purchase
a new set Of typewriter supplies.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
But Who Is Edward Bro,yn2

[From the Bridgeton IN. J.) Evening News |
Rev. DIR. c. M. Boswell spoke in the
Sunday-school Of Wesley Memorial Church
last Sunday and his talk was enjoyed by
all Samuel johnson also present and
made few remarks Edward Brown sang n
pleasing solo at the morning service.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30

Senators prefer to let sleeping dogs
lie. They are not In mood for any
more great and solemn" treaty ref
erendums.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30

According to the eugenists in con-
gress now assembled, a good many
members of the human race should be
dropped for payment of dues.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

L
Sir: l have read with a great deal
of interest the article on "Poison Gas
in Naval Warfare" in The Tribune of
September 25 and the lstter on "Poison
Gas Warfare" by Mr.. De Bles in the
September 27 issue. The article by
Quarterback" is, in my opinion, correct
throughout. 1t is absolutely correct
in regard to the figures and conclusions
concerning the humanity of poisonous
gas.
Mr.. De Bles, apparently in all honesty,
has misunderstood certain things OBJ
served by him and has been misled by
many wild, untrue statements concern
ing the strength and horribleness of
chemical warfare materials. The first
gas attack of which he speaks, in April,
1915, was nothing more or less than pure
chlorine. Chlorine has been manufac-
tured by the thousands of tons a
year for many years by the United
States, France, Germany, Great Britain
and other nations. 1t is used in bleach
ing paper and for all other bleaching
processes, and in water publication and
the reclamation of gold.
Falling Death Rate
The death rate was high in that first
gas attack. Why? Simply because
there were no masks to protect the
men. Phosgene, which came into use
months later, is five times as deadly as
chlorine, and yet the death rate
from gas attacks continually fell from
probable 35 per cent in that first at
tack by chlorine to 2 per cent or less
from mustard gas. The figures OBJ
tanned by the British were about "a
per cent of deaths from cloud gas at
tacks in the early days. That, by the
way, is just about the percentage of
deaths from bullets and high ex-
plosives throughout the war.
AS gas began to be used more gener-
ally in artillery shells and in bombs the
death rate fell first to 18 per cent and
then to IL per cent, and in the early
part of 1918 was about per cent from
phosgene. AS gases got more deadly
and the concentrations higher and more
deadly, masks and the knowledge Of
how to protect soldiers became better
and better, SO that the death rate con-
tinually fell, with the result that the
American dead from all forms of gas
-
permanent injuries from gas is almost
nil, notwithstanding the horrible pict-
ure painted by Mr.. De Bles
No Permanent Injuries
The Chemical Warfare Service has
been for nearly year making the
utmost efforts to find authentic cases
of permanent injuries from gas. We
have written to the great manufac-
turers of chlorine and they furnish US
no instances of permanent injuries.
We have men in the Edgewood Arsenal
to-day that have been gassed scores of
times and they are in perfect health.
w ave made inquiries of foreign
governments. The results in England
coincide exactly with our own. From
Germany we have been unable to get
any statistics of permanent injuries.
When we have asked about it they
have replied that they have no record
of rermsnent injuries from gases.
They then add nafvely, and perhaps
sarcastically that thew give mn pen-
sions, meaning, of course, that men do
not make up fictitious claims of in
jury when there is nothing to be gained
by it.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
,smrnEn or TIE AssocrArE, PRESS

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the ,iss for republication os all dispatches
c,cdited to It or not otherwise credited In this
paper. and also the local news 1 spontaneous
o<iain published herein.
All rights OF republication Of all other matter
herein also are reserved.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
Hardening of the Fine Arteries

In re unseating Black Care from the
Horseman's Back, l do not know
whether you need semi-pro psyche
analyst or a platitudinist, but when
one reaches the mature age that pre-
fers doubles to singles one ceases to
thrill at the ecstatic reactions of the
poet concerning life, light, and nature.
rs then old stuff. Rather one enjoys
action and mystery, even if most of
these tales are bunk. By the way, have
you read "Twenty-four Hours" by
Beldon Duff, in "Everybody's" It's
mystery story stripped to its running
gear and sure does move.
C. A. SPARKS.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30

ysu can purchase merchandise advertised In 1HE
YHlBUNE with absolute sAfets--ser II dlssatstao-
tlen results IN any cass THE TRIBUNE puaraH-
tses - paT yeur money back upsn REQUEST. No req
tape. No oUlbbliee. We mako sosd promptly II
the advertiser does not.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30

Among the unemployed are the young
men in billiard parlors waiting on
sunny Saturday afternoons for tables.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30
"Such Stuff as Dreams"

"Such Stuff as Dreams"
AS freshman meath the classic trees
Where | used to go to college,
| dreamed of grinding my fists and
knees
In my a. MS foemens anatomies
IN games-but not of knowledge.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30

Owned by New FORK Tribune Inc. New York
Corporation Published daily. Ogden Reid. Preei~
dent: q. Vernon Rogers vicc-prcadent: Helen
Roscs Reid. Secretary; H. o. Maxfleld. Treasurer,
Address. Tribune Building. ls& Nassau Street. New
York Telephone Bsekman 5000.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30


In my a. MS foemen's anatomies
IN gamcs-but not of knowledge.
When writing ads for an A. A.
Al twelve and half week
used to dreanl-oh, far, far away
OF an II. G. Wells or a Chambers
pay
Or Of hers who wrote "The Sheik."
AS N. c. o. in Washington
A Limited Service Guy
| used to dream of battered Hun
With bitten ear and bashed-in bun
Laid low in agony.
0 cherished dreams of yesterday,
Fond pals Of each waking hour,
There's one I'll never be taught won't
pay:
We're I stark and cold | should still
essay
10 land one in The Tower. W. R.
The Barber Shop Programme
Hawk: "Waiting'; Just Tell Then
That You Saw Me-"
al Hill: THE Massage of the
Violet"
And W. N. K. suggests that the hair
dTessers might work we'll to the strains
OF the Marcellaise, while Polish
number by Schumann might appeal to
the bootblacks. And" he adds, "a
Czechish dance for the courtroom how. II
How about 20 That Those Clips Had
Language!"?
Or yankee Doodle Danderine"?
F. P. A,
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30

Or Yankee Doodle Danderine"?
F. P. A.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-30

How about 20 That Those Clips Had
Languaget"?
New Britain herald., 1921-01-29
WAYS TO- DISGUISE ODDS .~., .--- -et AND ENDS OF LEFT-OVERS

ono for salads and one for "rechaHf- fca"
 Carrota bcetA peas StriuE beans, cauIifioyvcr. a few stalks af celery and a touch of onion could oe combin ed In a moldod Jelly Eatad or simply uscd with lettuce and sreuch droes- Ing, And very nttls hlt ot each veRota bio will 20 q long way,
 Cold meats can he reheatod in crodua,tos, cream saucv, meat pic or Stewa Veal and pork carefully diced arc delicious In salad,
 Tho. tnn end and bone of porter- house steak can be made into per- fectY good clear soup, Nearly every hif of food that is left over rom one meal can bo used up in one way or for tho next.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-29
Menu for Tomorrpw.

Menu for TomorrOw. - Breakhast-Appies. fried bread, sir up, coffee.
 Luncheon-Maearon baked with chipped beet. stewed tomatoes. bran mufiiRs> jelly, teas,
 Dinner2Roiled breast of veal, can ned peas, rndishes and olives giH- gerbread with whipped cream. rof- fee
 @~ Ny Own Recipes.
 very nice way to serve ginger bread is to split ft, spread with hard saueN. pat the parts t0aether and mask the whole with whipped cream. This makes rich dessert and little goes q long way, The whipped cream shquld ss sweetened and navered with vakiifa. ...
New Britain herald., 1921-01-29

salt and pepper. Put meat on top, add water to cover vegetables, cover closely and sumner ? hours: Baste frequently and add water as neces- sary: Bolt rice in salted water for Id minutes. drain and add to the stock which should be boiling Cook slowly until the stock is absorbed. Remove meat from kettle. strain stock: Put stock, meat and rice in kettle, cover as before md simmer for haltN of three-quarters of an hour. Take up meat and remove string. Add cheese to rice: Put rice on n platter; place meat on top and serve.
 Mary Says: It's a long dishwash- ing that has no end:
 (CopYright. 1921. N. L.. Al
New Britain herald., 1921-01-29
Rolled Breast Of Vcni.

breast veal
 3-4 pound sansnge meat
 3-4 cup rice:
 tablespoon grated cheese.
 1 i-s pintS st6ck:
 I iargt onion:
 carrot l-2 small turuip.
 Parsley shvne. hay-ieaf. pepper corns.
 Salt and pepper.
 Remove bones and tendons from veal and trim neatly; Season with salt and pepper spread with sausage meat roii tightly and bind with string: Put bones and trimmings In Il kettle. add vegetables sliced. herbs,
New Britain herald., 1921-01-29

ITho sixty NInthb Regiment band Ert became famous in New York in |T4 under tho caption Of O'Brien's kty-Nlnth Regimont band" It's 'nu soon spread far and wide and
 uuickIy became known as Now
 rk.a Own Hand." -~..s....
 yhon O'Drien gave his first con
 tcin Now YorkA famous bowery 14I1 they any that tho now fa-
New Britain herald., 1921-01-29

rniTIar sign (s. R. O. was employed for tho first time.
 Col. Ridgolcy is the conductor of this band. which will he heard at tho Lyccum tomorrow afternoon. in con- nection with a vocal program by Miss Hazel Moore of New York.
 While overseas. the 69th hand laid aside their musical instruments and became stretcher bearers
 Tickets may be obtained at Pierce's music store.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-29

When the pantry scems 10 be full of nule dabs of feft-ovors don't start cleaning out in . reckless mannor.' Divide tho things Into two groups,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-11
ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
ASSURED FINE PROGRAM
Proposed System of Highways
i'm County and Interesting
Report on Schedule

Interesting information is to be
given to the members of the Civic and
Commerce association at their noon
luncheon tomorrow. A. d. Johnson,
county auditor, will explain the plans
of the county in connection with the
construction of proposed system OF
trunk and lateral highways. Much
time and thought have been given !
the county officials to this matter and
splendid system of highways will
eventually serve all the citizens OF
the county.
W. NJ. Everts, engineer, will make
report on the peat demonstration
attended by him at Corona last week.
Mr.. Everts was named as delegate to
the demonstration to represent Bel
trami county and will have interest
ing information to give to the mem
bers of the association. 1t was hoped
that F. r. Duxbury would return to
BcmidjiI in time to present his report
on the waterway congress held in st.
Paul last week, but it is uncertain as
vet whether he will arrive in time to
be present at the meeting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-11
GOVERNMENT IS TRYING TO CORNER
WORLDS COFFEE SUPPLY SCHEME MAY SUCCEED
Chief Vaorizaton Committee Declares that Within
Months Brazil Will Be in Position to Control Price OF
Coffee in New York.

Outlining the position of the gov
eminent in speech at Santos, Presl-
dent Epitacio Pessoa said:
"The valorization Of coffee is not
a problem for the state of Sac Paulo
(thc great cof'ec-raising state) alone,
but for the nation, because coffee con-
stitutcs our greatest source OF ma
tional incomc.'
The president recalls the silk valor-
ization scheme of Japan and other
similar plans, declaring that no mat
ter what the success or failure Of
these have been, Brazil is bound to
win out in her present plan, because {:
eve produce rs per cent of the
worlds coffee, and when nation
thus dominates the market for a nee
essity like coffee, she can be certain
of dominating the price,
The president said the coffee crop
for the season 1921-1922 is estimated
at IS 100000 bags, and that short
age is bound to result since consump-
ton during the year 1919-1920 was
18 ,499,OO0 bags, and that consump-
ton during the current year shows
a tendency to exceed even that fig
ure. Prohibition has caused great
increase in coffee consumption in the
United States, the president declared.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-10-11
GIANTS WIN SIXTH GAME OF SERIES TEAM TAKES TURN AT SOGGG
HUMOROUS CART00NIST
LECTURES HERE FRIDAY
Alton Packard, Original Maker
of Fun, to Appear as First
Number of Lyceun

Alton Packard, the master cartoon
list. humorist and lecturer, will ap-
pear Friday evening at the Methodlst
church at o'clock under the auspices
of the Woman's Study club. He is a
cartoonist, primarily, with wonder
full record in his line, both in news
papers and on the platform.
He cartoons and sketches in colors
and at the same time fills IN with a
running fire of comment, both hu-
morous and philosophical. His crea:.
tons with chalk and pencil are excep-
tionally clever.
Packard is described as "swift as a
Pierce-Arrow and as funny as a
Ford" The mission of his humor is
not alone to provoke laughter, but
to as we'll fix truths in the minds Of
his audience. His. descriptions as he
draws his cartoons are fascinating.
He was newspaper cartoonist be-
fore joining the Lyceum. He was also
trained as a concert pianist, and is no
mean singer. When he gets tired
drawing cartoons, he sits down at the
piano and playing his own accon1pani-
ments, sings group of songs of his
own composition.
This is the first number of the Ly-
ceum series to be staged by the Wo-
mans Study club for the benefit of
the State Teachers college fund, and
it is urged that there be large at
tendance, since the number. is excep-
tionally worth while. wv