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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
ZOE TWO STATES.

with the opening of Congress the question of
statehood for ali of contiguous territory
which is still unadmitted comes again to the
front. The President in his message recon-
mends two states. one TO be composed of
Oklahoma and Indian Territory and the other
of Arizona and New Mexico. The Beyeridge
Hamilton bin to carry out this project. which
went through the House of Representatives at
the last session, viii be pushed again and will
probably pass. Al least j; is clesr that if it
does not pass no states viii be admitted
Tor soma time to come The advocates of four
states might just as well realize the imposSi
bility OF accomplishing their purpose. and those
whose real aim is not obstruction, so as to per
petuate the territorial condition for their own
purposes. are beginning "a take that view.
In Arizona and New Mexico. where the sepa-
rate statehood sdea had most 10 commend it,
many prominent citizens and newspapers have
been converted TO joint statehood These terri
7cries have been organized long enough 10 have
Z certain individuality and pride in remaining
reparate Nevertheless. they would soon coae
.esce, ana If they should enjoy q development
sufficient TO justify admission even a single
state ;he remembrance OF their boundary
would he swept away The two together have
diversified industries which give promise Of a
stable state. Arizona Alone which is Of The
TWO more anxious for separs ton, has no suffi-
cient guarantee Of permanent population. The
mines may give ont and leave il like Nevada.
Irrigation may develop agriculture greatly, but
the area OF mountain and Ireclaimable desert
IS too great for the population of the two terri
tories ever TO exceed a convenient number for
q single stnte. OF course, some politicians
think two Governors and four Senators much
better than half that number The Pacific rail
roads might be glad to strengthen their infiu-
ence Ia tie United States senate as much as
possible The Arizona mining interests would
rejoice 70 have small state of .hsSr own, or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
NOTES OF SOCIETY in WASHINGTON

From The Tribune Bureau
washington Dec 6-Mrs. Fairbanks, wife of the
Vice President gave her first cat home" to-day to
,4fcial and prtvate society. and welcomed several
hundred people who met her in her new home, in
Farraslt Square, for the first time Receiving with
her were Mrs Dolliver. Mrs. Sternburg Mrs. I'm
mons and a number of wives of the Indiana mem
bers Of the House
Miss lea beI Lindsay Johnson daughter Of the late
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Philip c Johnson and
Alfred Ernest Steel British consul at Talcahuaco.
Chill were married this afternoon at the home OF
the brides mother in MIST. the Rev. Edward
I,,,o,,o,, f5cia+inr Edward Danson of London,
cousin of Mr. Steel. his best man, and the
brides only attendant was Miss Elise sherman
daughter Of Mrs Hobart Sherman, of New-fork.
I-oe+rnan Johnson also of NewYork, brother Of
- tI7a e,aya her away A reception to the army
and navy friends OF the family followed the cere-
money This evening Mr.. and Mrs. Steel left for
Nev,-York and on December 16 will sail for Chill.
Mrs George A Converse, wife OF Rear Admiral
Converse entertained at luncheon to-day Mrs
Racon wife of the Assistant Secretary of State;
Mrs Newber~y. wife of the Assistant Secretary Of
the Navy; Mrs Burroughs. Mrs. F. f. c. Ryan, of
the British Embassy; Mrs. Seaton Schroeder Mrs.
Peyton Russell Mrs Switzerland, Nine Peder-
neiras, of the Brazilian Embassy; Mrs. Hutchins
Mrs Barker and Mrs Hodges
Among the social affairs OF the day and tonight
we're a dinner, with Mr.. and Mrs Wayne Mac
Veagh as hosts. and luncheon at the home Of
Mrs Crosby for her debutante daughter.
Mrs Richard Wayne Parker introduced her
daughter Miss Eleanor Parker. at this after
noon Assisting Mrs. Parker were her mother,
Mrs W. W. Gordon, of Savannah Miss Alice Cor
don Parker. Miss Marcia Butler Miss Miriam
Crosby Miss Feroline Perkins, Miss Alice Shspard,
Miss Sylvia Wilder. Miss Zaidee Gan Miss Eleanor
IIoyt and Miss Caroline Henry, of Philadelphia,
In the tea room Mrs. Wolcott Tuckerman,
Miss Marion Oliver. Miss Ethel seckendorn and
Miss Hagner.
Miss Roosevelt attended the doll sale at Corcoran
House. the home of Mr.. and Mrs William Corcoran
Eusts. this afternoon and OF the most
enthusiastic customers
Preparations being made for another mi
careme play for charity, with BIr. Van Swinderen
the Netherlands Minister; Miss Berry. Miss Wet
more and other we'll known people in the cast.
Mrs. Craigie, better known as John oliver Hobbies.
has returned to New-YorI after a visit OF week
to Mrs. Levi T. Letter.
Senator Depew left the city to-day for New
York where he will Join Mrs Depew. They will
not return to Washington until after Christmas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07

.~-i.or-r In which they would not have TO pay
met tsres. A large state which they did not
| control might assess their property somewhere
near its value All these, together with some
rnseIdsh persons moved by sentimental reasons
are against joint statehood. Other people In
The two territories are increasingly for it, as the
only possible road to admission
Senaration of Oklahoma from Indian Terri
,or1- has even less to commend Il There is no
+ historic denarcatjon The line between the two
has never been stable. Oklahoma was estaD-
lishpd In 1890 without any idea of making
separate territory, but only IN order to form
government for the people of that part of Indian
TERRITORY who were not subject 10 tribal rule,
IT was in a sense the white government of
Indian Territory. The jurisdiction extended
over q tract in the heart of the territory which
had been secured from the Indians and opened
TO settlement The act provided for the auto
matte addition to this province of other lands
which might be coded by the Indians So the
territory has grown, and the boundary between
it and Indian Territory is wavy line without
geographical or political reason for permanency
Aside from the politicians, who want as many
Offices as possible to distribute, the chief advo-
Gates of separate statehood for these two terri
tories are the adventurers who are getting rich
in Indian Territory and want TO remain undis-
turbed. They doubtless understand that Con
gress would never think Of making Indian Ter
ritory into a state. Their agitation tends rather
to defeat any action and leave the people of
both Oklahoma and Indian Territory out in the
cold
1t is time for all who want to see these lands
enjoy the benefits of state government to get
together behind the only measure that can go
through. and thus free themselves from the
Vaccinations of those whose appeal to local
pride is purely selfish There is material there
for two good states. and should welcome
them. There is not material for four states
and regard for the rights and power Of the rest
of the country forbds giving any such unjust
weight in national affairs 10 thinIy settled ter
ritOIv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
AGAINST TICKET spEcUrATJoy.

The decision of the Court of Appeals in the
case of a theatre ticket Spectator is distinct
and important triumph for honesty and decency
and for the relief of the long suffering theatre
going public It is to the effect that theatre
manager has. after giving due notice a right to
refuse to honor tickets purchased from a side
walk Spectator In the case in question the
complaining speculatOr declared that such re-
fusal on the part of the managers had DESTROYED
his business, which had been paying him 81, 600
a year. In that declaration there are two large
pieces of food for thought
One is the fact that this Spectator had been
making $1,000 a year out of his trade. He had
been 'cornering" the best seats in the house
and compelling people to pay exorbitant prices
for them. For the advance in price he gave no
compensation whatsoever On the contrary no
added insult TO injury by compelling people to
pay the extra price in an inconvenient, hole
and-corner fashion, in danger of pocket-picking
and 'fim-fam" games instead of paying the
smaller price in secure, comfortable and con
venient fashion. Multiplying the sum stated nv
scores we may get an approximate estimate of
the extent 10 which the theatregoing public of
this city has been ipeced
The other point is that the refusal Of
theatre TO honor tickets which had passed
through the hands Of the Spectator broke IN
the pernicious business, That is TO say tba
taking of such simple and inexpensive action
by theatre managers would rid their patrons oP
TINS abominable nuisance. All they have to do
Is to make conspicuous announcement that
SPECTATORS tickets will not be received and
then actually reject few such tickets They
may be sure the public will do the rest Men
will not buy tickets of spectators when thew
know there is danger OF their being rejected at
the door without relief 10 the holders The
question, then, is whether the theatre managers
of this city care enough for the convenience
and welfare of their patrons to take that LITTLE
trouble for their sake, If they do not do so
they will run the risk Of being suspected of in
difference TO their patrons welfare, or of being
I'm cahOots' with the spectators.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
44muSenlentS.


ACADEMY OF NUJSIC-S-Bsbes in Toyland.
a L.HAABRA-2-S-Tauoc
LAASCO-S-The Girl OF the COLLEEN West.
B1gOC-s .1B-The Music Master.
BROADWA Y--S-Neronaue.
CARNEGIE HAIL-S:i5-Ccncsrt
CASINO -S:iS-'Jhe Ear! and &c CIR
COLQaLAEl-o-s-SRu ev:ise.
CRTTERsC$-S-2O-On Quiet.
DAILY s-S:i6-The Toast cf the Town
EDEN ETSEE-Wcrld
fs1EPIRE-S: i5--Petar Pan.
EIELDS'S THEATRF5-S 1.-THE Press Agent
GARDENS :l5--Fing Lear.
GhERICK-Siq -The Marriage q William Asae
HAAfSfzRST-EiN'S NICT0RIA-2-S-fJ-Ns 0deNiue
HARLEM OPERA EOUSE-S:I5--be Education Of MI
Plpp-
EER1LD sQCARE-s :15-The Labyrinth ,,.,...,
EIPPODROME-S--A Yankee Circus and The Raiders
lSCDS1S-S % Man and S;uPerulan.
IRVING Place ..0-I~iSSss ElUc
ZOE FVE1R ER' S-S-15-Tbe Prince chap
KNTCE Err EOCKER-S:1o-Izs Belle Narseillaise
! IREI3TT-S 2o-A Fair Exchange
LTCElIN-3:1b-S 10 The LION and The Mouse
-s:I6-Happyand -.
MADISON SQUARE S:So-The Nan On the BOX pre-
csded BY DavtS Garrick-
NATFSS1I C--S-KN Wonderland.
MANI TAN-S-o0-Monna Wanna
GESI5f-I SSoEIN HALJr-S-ConCert-
New s5S7'ERDAS S-i5-The White ,'7i
SSF-yr- EORE-S .I5-T:e Mayor Of Toxic
PIN 'f1SS- 2--S-15--Zfrs
SAVOY -S-I5-The Walls a Jorioi
ST. NICHOLAS PINH-ice skating
WALTsAC E'S-S-2O-The SCuaw Man
WEST END-S-Dowr tb> like.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
THE BRIDGE JAN.

The jam at the Brooklyn Bridge on Tuesday
evening has been described as the worst ever
known. 1t was certainly bad enough to consti-
tute a public scandal, but it was little worse
than similar jams which occur there practically
every evening and on the majority of morn
ings- Several years ago there were great popu-
lar agitations against what were then described
as intolerable conditions and it was urged that
there must he immediate relief or there would
be LEGAL revolution But no relief was given
and with the steady increase in travel the con
ditiOns which were described as "intolera Bile"
years ago have been growing steadily worse
There is little doubt that they are worse now
than ever before in the history of the bridge
and IT is not certain that any relief is yet with
in sight, within measurable distance. The
elaborate remodeling of the Park Row terminal
may do some good. and it may not
Seeing that the heart, the centre the vortex
Of the jamming is at and In the cars, it seems
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington Dec 6.-Baron Won Sternourg' the
German Ambassador returned to Washington to-
night accompanied by Baroness Won sternburg
and Viscountess de Faramond, his sister-in-law.
The baroness has recovered from the illness at
tendant on the operation she underwent for lame
ness.
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand. the British Ambas-
sador and his daughter. Miss Josephine Durand
returned from New-York this afternoon.
Nine Van Swinderen was hostess at a small
luncheon party to-day for Baroness Van Tuyl who.
With her husband formerly charge d'affaires for
the Netherlands in the absence OF the Minister is
here for a short visit
Lieutenant Carlo Pfster. naval attache Of the
Italian Embassy will go to New-York within
dav or SO. and from there to st. Louis. where he
viii make a long visit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
BRITISH LIBERAL ACCESSION.

Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman has acted
with Judgment and patriotism in accepting the
Kings commission to form a new government
1t has been argued-mOre perhaps in America
than in Engand-that he should refuse to do so
and should seek to compel the BalfOur Ministry
itself to assume the responsibility of diSsolving
Parliament We have seen no convincing force
in that argument. It has been said that Mr.
Balfour has acted without precedent in resign
ing during a recess of Parliament and that be
should have awaited the reassemblng of the
House. and have let his Ministry be defeated on
an important division. With that view we can
not agree. Mr.. Balfour has done what Lord
Melbourne did in 1884. and what Sir Robert Peel
did in 1s45 and those precedents are ample.
Neither is it a trick" as some have said or
an unusual thing, for the Conservatives thus TO
turn affairs over to the Liberal minority. The
same thing happened in June, 1896 when the
Liberal government under Lord RoSeberv re
signed, and Lord Salisbury with only n mi
nority Of the House Of Commons TO support him
took Office Lord Salisbury did not on that
occasion, shrink from the responsibility. He
took office. and as soon possible dissolved
Parliament and appealed TO the country-and
by the way. Won a handsome majority at the
polls. There is no good reason why the Lib
erals should not similarly take Office now. with
the same end in view
In 1895 Lord Rosebery resigned on June %.
Lord Salisbury's government was announced on
June -, Parliament was dissolved on July 8
and a new Parliament was elected and sum
moned TO meet on August II. It may be that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07

evident that the only real cure for it is in run
ming more cars All the stairways and plat
forms ia the world will not prevent congestion
if there are not cars enough to carry the people
away as fast as they arrive at the platforms
Now, we have been assured repeatedly that just
as many cars are being run on the bridge in
rush hours as it is physically possible to run in
safety That statement either Is or is not true
If it is true, then there can be no real relief In
the remodellng of the terminal If it is not
true. then it is in the power of the operating
company to afford immediate relief by putting
on more cars.
There are those who think more cars could
be put on and that trains are not
frequently, even in rush hours, as they once
were when the city itself managed the bridge
railroad. 1t is certain that a great deal of
abOminable crowding could be avoided by
ming a few trains at other than rush
hours. In the morning, for an hour after rush
hours when the double track service has ceased
and trains are run on only one track the crowd
in at the Brooklyn end is often about as bad
1t is at Park Row IN the evening; state of
affairs that could be ObYiated simply by con
tinung the double track service an hour longer.
At other times trains of only two cars are run.
and they crowded in a most uncomfortable,
indecent and dangerous manner when the ad-
dition of one or two more cars to each train
would make travel comfortable and safe
It may be doubted If full relief for the danger
GUS and destructive jam at rush hours can ever
be secured until new avenues OF travel are
created across or under the East River. But
that is no reason why the jams at other hours
should not be remedied 1t may be that the
operating company is doing its best for the rush
hour crowds, but the public would be more
surely convinced of the fact if there were evil
dence that the company was also doing its best
for the crowds in non-rush hours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
THE CABINET.
From The Tribune bureau. ]

From The Tribune RureauI
Washington Dec. 6.-While nearly all Of the
Cabinet women with the exception of Mrs. Shaw
who will not receive until January were at home
to visitors to-day they will not open their homes
for general official receptions until the first
Wednesday in the new year. A number Of women
however took advantage of the fine day TO make
their first Cabinet calls before the mdwinter rush
is on.
Secretary and Mrs Root are entertaining the Z
Assistant Secretary of War and Mrs. Sanger, and
they invited a few guests to dine with them last
night
Mrs Taft. who is making hurried visit to New
York will return here tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
THE KAISER THANKS LORD AvgBURY.

London. Dec. 6-Iord Avebury, who was presi-
dent of the meeting held December for the pur-
pose of promoting better relations between Great
Britain and Germany. has sent the following tele-
gram to Emperor William:
A most successful and influential meeting was
held here to-day to promote good will between tne
German and British peoples Resolutions to thar
end were passed enthusiastically
Lord Avebury to-day received the following reply
from Prince Bulow. the German Chancellor.
His majesty the Emperor has received your loru-
ships telegram, and I authorized by his majesty
TO transmit his most sincere thanks 20 you ana az
good will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
NETWORK SOCIETY.

Among those well known In society. AT the opera
last night. were;
Mr. and Mrs. w K Vanderbilt. ST.. Nine de
Brenen, of Paris; Mr.. and Mrs II. T. Dimock
Mr. and Mrs. H. Mckay Twombley. Mr. and Mrs
James A Burden. sr.. Mr. and Mrs James A Bur
den. tr.. Miss Ruth Twombly, Miss Wetmore Mr.
and Mrs. Il. J. Berwind. Mir. and Mrs. r. Reeve
Merritt Mr., and Mrs, r. X. PendetOn Mr. and
Mrs H. +. Shoemaker, Miss Blanche Shoemaker
MT. and Mrs, Joseph Larocque. jr. Miss Kate Brice
Alr' and Mrs Jules Bache. Colonel and Mrs. Frank
IN Bartlett Mr.. and Mrs Elisha Dyer jr.. MT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07

Poughkeepsie is able to bear testimony con!
corning the value Of slow sand filtration, having
been 1t is said the first American city to make
trial OF the system. Reconstruction recently
became necessary. in consequence of imperfec-
lions in the floor of the sand beds and because
the addition of covers was deemed desirable
But the principle adopted in 1872 has been re
tanned in service. The sewage of the city proper
and that from adjacent insane asylum are
washed up and down daily by tidal action in
front of the city. Yet filtration makes the river
water delightfully."- pure and wholesome before It
rSed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
JAPANESE AUTHOR IN UNIVERSITY

BY Telegraph 20 The Tribune
Richmond. Ind. Dec. 6.-Shorogio Tamuro. one
Of Japan's best known novclsts. has entered
Indiana University. and expects to be graduated
with the class of 'OT He is twenty-seveu wears
old, and was born in TOsa Japan Tamuro mas
written seven novels and numerous short stores
He has had an interesting career.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
TRl-cENrENARY OR TERcENTENARY

To the Editor of The Tribune, 49,
Sir. A copy Of a circular letter sent out oy 80
Hudson celebration committee uses TeS-CentenAi
in the heading 1t should be either Tr-cenIeL1,l''
or Tercentenary. Hh'ENDI-A
kew-York City. Dec. s la0A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
TRANSATLANTIC TRAvELLgRs.

Among the passengers who viii sail to-day foe
Genoa the Cretic
Mr. Joseph Elkn- Mrs colin McArthgr' ,.,.
ton Mr. and j. Il eidheld
Dr. and Mrs. II H Fischer Dr. George NontgoHler'
Mrs. J. X Glendining futile.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07

If the Mikasa has been restored to usefulness
the time of Togo's promised visit to the
United States, it is to be hoped that he VIII
bring her along But the hero is of more con
sequence than the battleship which his courage
and skill made famous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07

Twenty-six Governors Of states came to town
to attend the opening session of the
National Conference on Immigration-and still
the island did not tilt up visibiy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07

Nine Bernhard is said to have been legged
while playing in Quebec An opportunity is af-
forded to the Canadian press to comment on the
craftsmanship which enabled anybody to hit so
slender a target.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07

Recent events are rapidly confirming the truth
OF Big Tim" Sullivans remark that when a
young Teller takes job as election Inspector
nowadays he don't know whether he's to get
''S25 or three years in Sing Sing" though it may
be added that this uncertainty is now changing
to certainty if the young Teller" commits or
conniyes at fraud
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
Inder to Advertisements.

Business Notices.
A Popular Advertising Medium.
Eleve- Months Gain.
500 T73 Lines
Nearly 3 $50 Columns
(316 l,nes a culUmn.)
In the eleven months ending November
30. 1909 The New-York Daily and
Sunday Tribune printed
962. rs Lines of Advertising
(ex-ludink Tribune advertisements
rncre thar iUrirg the period Of 1904
Circulation Books Open.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07

General Adna r. Chaffee chief of staff of the
United States Army. at reception to patriotic
orders at Los Angeles is quoted as saying:
There are plenty of men in this room who will
country at war again Perhaps the
hict will not be own soil You must remem-
Der that have become OF the greatest
nations We have extensive interests to defend.
General Chaffee may be right but it is well
to remember that military are prone to
continual speculation as to where the next war
will break out. 1t is professional trait, as it
were. and is not to be taken too seriously. Sol
ders are usually better fighters than prophets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07

Now is the time to remember that the early
Christmas shopper best exemplifes the good will
that ought to characterize the Christmas season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07

Mrs Cornelius Fanderhil[
. GREGORY Wuenkiu,
Mrs sydney Dillon Ripley
Lori Terence Browne
Miss ,. L Danforth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allison
Archer.
Mrs. ogden G0elet-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07
Travellers who arrived from Bremen yesterday
on the Kaiser Wilhelm III were.

on the Kaiser Wilhelm
MonSlEnor Eversa.
Mrs Or. ". T. Bull
Bishop Conaty. ~ Los An
geies.
Air. and Mrs. ". r. HaWp
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs James C.
Kays.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07

Tonight the organization known as the Nsirb-
borhood Cotillon gives its first dance OF the season
at Dodworth's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07

Among those who arrived yesterday from Europe
on the Kronprinz Wilhelm were Mrs Ogden
Goelet, who went to her house in 5th-ave.: her
sister. Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt, and her children
who were met on the pier by Cornelius Vanderbilt
and accompanied by him the St Regis where
they will remain until their house IN shave Is
ready for occupancy: Mrs. Sydney Dillon Ripley.
Miss Annah Ripley and the Baroness SpeCk Won
sternburg the wife OF the German Ambassador at
Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-07

The first of the University cotiIlons win taks
place at Sherrys. December %.