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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
CROWDING IN ASYLUMS.
Suggestion for Catching Up zcith
Accommodations.

The State Charities Aid Association in its elev-
enth annual report to the State Commission in
Lunacy calls attention to the overcrowding OF
the State hospitals for the insane and suggests
legislation TO prevent such overcrowdng Under
the head Of Buildings and improvements" the re-
port
On October !, 1903 there were in tha fourt.a,
State hospitals 2e6S patients in excess of the ca
p1aeiIy o. Ihese institutions as last certified by
me commission The delay in providing accomnC-
cations for the insane is Of the most Imsatis-
for them Little efTort seems TO have been mace rs
provide accommodations before the arrival of The
securing appropriations in selecting sites in max
ing plans for buildings, in awarding contracts ana
long continued overcrowding which is in SOME ne
expenditures is not to save money to the State In
does not greatly benefit the taxpayers that build
iss Mlfn sno9d nave been started several years
matter OF great concern TO the patients that they
ana uncomfortable conditions of oyercrowding
Until the present overcrowding is done away
only Of providing accommoda lions for the patients
who may be expected TO accumulate in the state
proPratons. but also OF doing its share toward the
ginning or the year Tor which II makes appropr!a-
lions. 1t can hardly be expected that one iegslat-
away with all the overcrowding which has resulteS
from the very Inadequate appropriations made by
If the two legislatures OF 1904 and isO5
might together make up for the deficiency Of these
two legislatures would have before them the task
OF proxding accommodations for all the additional
The State hospitals between October j. 1903 and
September So 1906 since provision has been made
for the increase OF patients during the fiscal year
1903 and since the legislature Of 1904 is supposed
OF 1895 for the fiscal year 1896
The report says that the appropriation to be
asked from the legislature this winter for main
tenance OF the persons in the State hospitals and
ss.71oooo OD-'D'''S' anu @1'"OiiS 10 0ui'inSS Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
THE COST OF ASSIMILATION.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir There are some phases of the immigration
question that cannot be seriously considered by
those opposed a policy which would operate
against the United States developing into the
notorious dumping ground OF Europe" Admitting
for the of discussion, the correctness of the
stock argument that a people great
enough assimate the foreigners who arriv-
ing in such constantly increasing hordes. let ask
ourselves If the game Is worth the candle II
can afford. "A nation. 70 devote ourselves the
process of assimilation ad ninitum? What does
the gain every year OF few hundred thousands
OF foreign born population actually Us?
1t is idle TO attempt to evade this question by
pointing the benefits conferred in past by the
introduction OF labor that could be utilized to de-
velop the new country cheaply and expedtiously
We not dealing with the past now: we are face
to with the future and with entirely new con-
dtions; conditions. indeed. largely heritage from
this self-same past of which have much right
to be proud. But he would be wilfuy binding
himself who refused to recognize that there are
some things which have initiated and still initiate
against United States taking and retaining her
true position the foremost the nations of to-
day. and among these things unavoidably per-
haps In the past, but justifabe longer. must be
accounted the theory OF assimilation sd infinitum
One of the most apparent concomitants of assim-
iaton is unrest This unrest takes varying forms
according TO the nature of that which assmilates
and that which is being assmilated In the case
OF human beings assimilation develops a stern
httest survive 1t win oe found in the ultimate
analysis that while individual competition is keen
in every country, IT is keenest here where men de-
vote themselves earnestly merely TO gain a
competence but to win the means of luxury
The last or gold, be II noted. is not essentially an
American passion. any more than il is essentially
an English. French a German passion: that il
patiently present. must be accounted Iargelv
que b ~, 10 the unnatnsaly tense competition caused
tns last ofty years: an imitation that has IN no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
PAID DOWRY IN ADVANCE
Fiance Then Broke Engagement
Sunday Contract Wouldn't Hold.

Because an agreement Of marriage was made
on a Sunday. Joseph Hirshberg. pedler in New
ark, n. J., was unable Saturday 10 recover
$500 damages from Louis Hertz, of No. 30
Springfeld-ave
Hertz contracted to marry a daughter of
Hirshberg and the stipulation that he was
10 receive 81, 800 with the bride. Hertz received
an instalment of $500 in advance. He broke the
engagement and failed to repay the $500
The contract made at engagement
party on Sunday. August 80. and witnessed
by Morris Muller and Isaac Hirshberg check
for $500 was Immediately handed to Hertz. with
the understanding that the marriage would take
place on February q. 1904.
1t shown IN the evidence that Hertz
visited his fancee three times week after the
engagement, and then suddenly broke off.
When It became evident that Hertz did not in
tend to fulfil his engagement the father de-
manded the return Of the $500. and upon falling
TO get the money began the suit in the First
District Court. The defendants lawyer was
granted non-suit. on the ground that the con-
tract, being made a Sunday. could not be en-
forced by law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
BRIDGE TRAINS ON SUNDAY.
70 the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir The angry and justly indignant crowds who
compelled the Sunday trains the
Brooklyn Bridge have consolation-the worst
has been attained Anything more hopelessly in
volved inConvenient is not possible. For gross
stupidity. defiance OF comfort. disregard of publ~
welfare. crowding. pushing jostling shouting AND
general clamor not to speak OF long. tiresome de-
lays the last two Sundays the bridge surpass
anything yet known. The management is 10 De
congratulated on having reached conditions so
utterly inefficient that the imagination is powerless
to conceive of any plan more bewildering. con-
fusing or outrageous Six times yesterday 1t was
my unhappy lot to journey across the bridge-at
led me to marvel at the splendid indifference OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
Books People Are Reading.

NETWORK PUBLIC LIBRARY.-The most
popular books for the week. according TO de-
nands at the library. have been:
Ffction-Stowes Uncle Toms Cabin; CTaw-
ford's Heart of Rome; Wisters The
V!rginian."
Juvenes-Alcott's Little Women; Virgins
"Rebecoa OF Sunnybrook Farm; Burnetts
Sara CreWe."
observation-disclosures Parsifal" Montgom-
ery's Leading Facts OF American History;
Tennyson's Poems.
THE LIBRARY OF CONGREsS.-washington
Jan. 15.-The following list of books called
for indicates the tastes Of readers in Wash
ington this week:
History-Gerrares "Grester Russia; Browns
The New Era in the Philippines; Scruggs's
The Colombian and Venezuelan Republics;
Wen Ching's The Chinese Crisis from
Within"
Description and Travel-Berkeley Smiths Blu
dapest .le City of the Magyars'; WIZARDS
The Land Of the Latins"; Belloc's Paris.
Ffction-Mason's THE -Four Feathers; Danby's
pigs in Clover; Gyms The Reflections OF
Ambrosius'': James's The Ambassadors ;
Twains ''Innocents Abroad; Dondon's The
Call of the Wild"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
WHAT TO DO IN THEATRE FIRE.
Instruction as to Best Way to Seek Safety
Asked For.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Among all the discussions in the newspapers
about the terrible Chicago disaster have not yet
seen any distinct directions given by any in
authority how people ought to behave in
OF fire in a crowded building. 1 often wonder.
therefore. whether my theory is n right one
and wish that we could all have some instructions
When we know just how ought TO act in any
emergency apt To remember II when the
time
1t must have been within less than hour be-
fore the horrible scene in Chicago that look
ing around the overcrowded balcony in which
sitting in a New-YCrS theatre and thinking
anxiously Of what should do in OF a fire
panic | resolved, had often done before. that
I would stay in my seat until the first rush
over and try TO creep under the seats. II l found
myself in danger OF being trampled on. the floor
being the safest place to avoid sunocation by
smoke. The next morning l learned that at about
the time that these thoughts were in my mind
nearly six hundred people losing their lives
by being obliged face the terrible ques-
ton of what do. and had apparently faced It
in the very worst possible way.
OF course. II every remained in his seat in
a fire no would get out. but such state of
things would be impossible. There would always
be enough people to join reckessly the first STAN
pede the question being How shall those act who
are able TO keep their self-control7
VIII not some who speak with authority
Cprobably connected with the Fire De-
partment) give instructions through the
papers and cannot such instructions be widely
copied so that ali may read them IN the different
papers? The fire drill has and again
saved the children of different cities in school
house fires by preventing fatal panics. We cannot
all be drilled IN that way. but at least
learn to act as sensibly and reasonably those
children If are taught what 10 do in such an
emergency and to bear in mind that II there is no
panic every theatre and hall probably be
empued in time to save its occupants from death
and injury.
The crowd that dies in agony in those horrible
fires is practically causing its destruction
Yet II is composed OF individuals who all trying
to save themselves and those they love, and are
perishing and killing one another in the attempt
Surely in these days of civilization and education
such a wondrous paradox ought to be impossible
What we all want is instruction VIII
one give It to us? PETITIONER.
New-York CITY, Jan. a. 1903.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
SAID D0WIE WAS INFALLIBLE.
But 0verseer Mason Curbed the Enthusiasm
of Elder Warszawiak.

Fifteen Reasons Why Am q Member of Zion -
was the subject OF address delivered yesterday
afternoon by Elder Il. Warszawiak in Carnegie
Chambers. at the gathering of the Catholic Chris
tan Church of Zion.
"arszawlak, VINO was billed as 1.-The famous He
BREW inveighed against every creed exceut the
latest one he has embraced. He INDUCED in the
Dowie style OF abuse In his enthusiasm over the
virtues OF Dowie he declared that the latter We
iniainoie For this he was promptly corrected bv
oVerseer Mason. who said: NO. not infallible
Later Mr. Mason added: lie is not infanih,a
though we are ready 20 do his bidding at ali times
He Is likely not without sin but on ALI Questions =,
take his view a. the right one"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
MR.. NELSON AND SIMMONS ACCOUNTING

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The article in the news columns of The Trib-
une this morning concerning the Simmons account
ing does great injustice, and is quite incom-
plete having been obtained from side only.
The impression is given that had got about 100000
of the Simmons property into my hands for which
I had not accounted. This not the claim. the
mention 100000 being only to the value of the
real estate left by Judge Simmons. which. OF course
did not come into the possession of the trustees
The allegation IN the bill of complaint that the
executors-Mrs. Hadley. c. R. Wise and myself
had fled an account five years ago. signed and
sworn by all of us, which showed that there was
a balance of SO 6S1 in hands-not in my hands,
but In the hands of all the executors and they pro-
fessed at this day that they did not know
they signed and swore to then. and did not know
what had become of that $4,000
explained on the witness stand that that bal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18

Observation-Disclosures Of the Duchess DAhan.
tes'; Morley's Gladstone Roosevelt S
OLIVER CROMWELL; Hammond's Charles
James Fox"
Observation-Disclosures 'Parsfal"; Godfreys
Home Life Under the Stuarts. l6O3-lo4S
Longfenow's Poems; Charles Wagner's The
Better Way"
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY.-Chcago, Jan.
15-The most popular books among Chicago
readers as shown by the demands at the
Public Library during the week, were as fol-
lows:
Fiction-Pages Gordon Keith; Greayes
'Brewster's Millions; Harbens The SUD
stitute"
History and Biography-Morleys Life OF Glad
stone; Riis's The Making Of an American :
Ffske's New France and New England
Travel and ACCOMPLISHMENTS IAN the Rus
sias"; Landor's Across Coveted Lands );
Eddy's 1.-TWO Thousand Miles in an Automo-
bile
Scientific and Sociolosical-Myerss Human
Personality and It's Survival OF Bodily
Death: Hudson's The Law OF Mental Med
icine"; Dewey's THE True Science of Liv-
ing"
Observation-Disclosures The Art of Phonog-
raphy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
TRIBUNE
LATEST Foreign .Nese'.s About Books.

London, January Is
The critics are puzzled by Thomas Hardy's
.Dynasts" which violates all the traditions OF
the drama and does not command attention as
a great literary production. One most sympa-
thetic reviewer compares it to the second part
OF Faust" with the symbolic, imaginary figures
left out The new volume OF the German EN-
peror's speeches is treated more easily as
revelation OF the versatility Of sovereign who
knows a little about u good many things The
publishers are bringing out new editions of old
books about Japan. Interest in fiscal literature
Is declining Fisher Unwin is publishing John
Bigelow's Mystery OF Sleep and Berkeley
Smiths Budapest the City OF the Magyars.'
J. ~. q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18

ance was merely nominal. and was covered hr -,
ments and other vouchers which had been ch.rga.
TO certain trust accounts. and did not belong n-o,
erly to the executors accounts Thew -
claimed that had received about 500 in rent. Co.
"hlch had not accounted. and they produced
checks for that sum which had been sent To M,
showed that the checks had been deposited In rat
10 the credit of the estate. and counsel acknowI-
edged that he satisfied with the nroos ~ :
Dankoook and the Endorsements on the ch.cL.
AS tne case turned out. there was general des,r.
on the part OF every TO have every ona -,
snow UP. and the Vice-ChanceIlor decided 10 -
every one have chance. That is about the sui
stance Of the decision. AS I am SIRE vo,, -
NOT WiLHngly 90 any one Injustice ana a. Ia
report Whlcn mas inadvertently crept inro vo ne
PAPER IS very unjust to me- have taken tba' III
erty or sending you account of the Id
OF tne hearinS which. / sure is entirelv a
curate ana sets me in a fairer and roora - &C
Hight before the public IL you will he oo5 correct
10 publish IL you will confer great favor uT oousn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
Paris, January Is.


The 'Librarie Georges Bellais" publishes
'Histoire de Quatre Ans l997-2001.' by Daniel
HaleYy, who draws an inspiriting picture Of Paris
at the end Of the present century. There are
balloon cabs chemical repasts microbes of hap
piness and of sorrow; scientists discuss mat
tiers somewhat as set forth by Renan in his
Dialogues Philosophiques'': the increase Of ma
chinery throws men out of work; the two adj
political parties populists and socologists,
cause a civil war and a destructive mob, like
the ''JacQuere" of the fourteenth century,
sweeps over the Paris Of 2o01 Fasquelle pub
fishes "L'Abbaye des Damnes," by Paul Doll
fus, q historical novel of the time of the Duke
OF Burgundy Empis issues Pour Quand il
Pleut." a clever album of humorous sketches,
with droll stories by Albert Guilaume. c. /. b.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18

small measure been induced by the all too generous
"open door policy.
In truth, the United States is passing through
period OF transition; what will be its development
cannot be foretold under prevailing conditions 1t
has taken giant steps forward, especially in the few
years that have elapsed since the war with SPAIN
II has fond hopes the future, and Ii has ideals
beyond the ideal of power. But it cannot attain
these ideals if the transition period endure The
time has come to settle down to the development
of the higher capacities of the nation the burden
of perpetual adjustment should rest upon us no
longer. And, with the diminution of the competi-
tive strain of assimilat ton, will more freely
a realization of what is most needed to make the
nation truly great-cuture culture of the many
we'll as of the few ClNlS.
New York Jan IL 1904
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18

the officials TO the comfort of the travelling pub
lie This indifference positively sublime And
effectuay had 1T been dfffused that people were
hustled about with less regard than drovers rush
cattle to the stock yards.
So. instead of saying things" many did
Yesterday and complaining bitterly TO helpless
trainmen and ticket sellers, I comfort myself with
the pleasing reflection that there is possible
by which things could be worse. and that even
taking the bridge trains off altogether on Sunday
would be an Improvement the present plan.
]. WESLEY JOHNSTON.
rsrooklvn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
INVESTIGATING. LuM SMITH cuAeera

There was received by the various newsna,o.-
yesterday long and wonderful letter from Lum
smith, copy OF one sent to DR. FrederieI p,
son. president Of the State Lunacy Conrpiszio, -
II MI smith charges all kinds of br1tattv :.
WARDS island-beating by guards, with All a.
Ut; PETERSON said last night that he had ra.a
tne letter 70 the medical inspector for in vas,teo
uoh he mad also written to Mr. Smith asLi ga ga
specinc charges instead Of general arraignsntt Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
LITERARY NOTES.

A s. Barnes & Co. report that the Russo
japanese imbroglio has stimulated interest IN
two OF their publications. AN American Cruiser
in the East" by Engineer John d. Ford. u 3 NJ
and Mrs. Ethel Colquhouns account Of her jour-
neyings in Siberia, Japan and Corea-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
AMHERST COLLEGE ALUMNI, p,unse

The annual dinner OF the Amherst College A,prpn,
association WIZ be held on Wednesday evening at
Dei,nonicos- William r. Mead. the president win
preside and President George Harris. d ID az
Amherst. viii be the guest OF the a.soc,st,on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18

Among the speakers will be DR.. L. Mason Clarke.
of Brooklyn. and Professor Frederick j. E. Wood
bridge. head Of the department OF philosophy OF
Columbia University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18

ID. Appleton & Co. have issued new edition
OF ''Phoenixiana' with introduction by John
Kendrick Bangs and illustrations by E. w
Kemble. 1t is nearly half century since this
volume OF humorous sketches first saw the light
Of day, but that its satire has lost none of its
keenness must be the verdict Of those into whose
hands the new edition falls. Blessed with imagi-
nation. versatility and breadth of vision. John
Phoenix knew how TO strike the human note in
everything he wrote. Who that has felt the
long arm of the dun" will not appreciate pas
sage such this:
A note for me- and the waiting for an
answer, said We? Now, by the shade of Shad-
rach and the chimney Of NebuchadneZZars fiery
furnace, tits the bill for the new chimney! Bills,
bills, bills. How a man name his child
William? The horrid idea of the partner of his
Joys and sorrows presenting him with Bill
and 10 have that Bill continually in the house
constantly running up and down stairs-always
unsettled. Distractions in the thought! Tell
that man. Bridget. Pm sick; and lucky thought,
say it's the smallpox; and ask him 10 call again
when I've got better ana gone to San Diego for
my health. He's gone. ] see him from hole
fn the window curtain, flying off in ZigZag
direction and looking back tinorously like a
jacksnipe with his long bill. 1 shall write no
more; like that bill. feel unsettled Adieu!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-18
PROFESSIONAL SITUATIONS.


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VISITING GOTEReJESS to young children
by Norml graduate; elementary English
German: moderate terms; best reference
Tor ability and disposition. a. r., Tribune
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Another volume OF a psychological nature but
OF WIDELY CHEERING Interest. is John B. watson's
Animal Education" eThe University Of Chicago
Press). Animal psychology has attained a far
reaching vogue OF recent years. ana It's ,r,nor-
lance is now generally recognized The present
work makes special study OF the growth n,
the mental life of the white rat. the growth of
Its central nervous system and the correlation
between the increasing completely of both mem
tai life and nervous system. The book IS conf
ously illustrated with line drawings and half
tones. and VIII doubtless attain a wide c,rcua-
ton among students OF nentalitv
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OFFICE FURNITURE.
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That latter day psychology embraces spheres
Of activity ignored by the introspectionists OF
the old school is amply evidenced by the appear
ance Of such a volume as DR.. Walter Dill Scotts
Theory OF Advertising" (SmaI. Maynard &
Coz II is not generally recognized that adver-
Using and psychology have anything in COM
mon. but, as DR.. Scott says:
have attempted TO read broadly on the sub
business men-manufacturers. statesmen, pub
fishers. professional advertisers, etc. and in all
that have read and in all these conversations
have never seen or heard anything except psy-
chology which could furnish q stable foundation
for theory OF advertising. Nothing else is
ever suggested as possibility. Ordinarily the
business man does not realize that he means
psychology when he says that he must know
his customers wants-what will catch their at
tention. what VIII impress them and lead them
TO buy" etc. In all these expressions he is say
ting that he must be a psychologist. He is talk
ing about the minds Of his customers, and psy-
chology is nothing but a stubborn and sys-
tematic attempt TO understand and explain the
workings of the minds OF these very people.
This being the case. It is not difficult TO per
ceive the value OF the work such as the present
one. provided the subject be treated broadly and
wisely. That II is so treated here becomes evil
dent from even a slight dip into the volume 1t
il direct and forceful. IS free from an undue
amount OF technical Technology, and is rich In
suggestion TO those who have TO deal with the
question OF supply and demand