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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
THROUGH BRIDGE TRAINS.

The Transportation Reform League Of BROOK
iyn takes its stand on sound principle orten
advocated by Tie Tribune when it suggests a
connection between the elevated railroads or
Manhattan and Brooklyn and the running OF
trains continuously over the Brooklyn Bridge
and through both boroughs. There are many
practical engineering questions and some equal
ly difficult financial questions involved In such
a scheme 1t would mean the reconstruction
of the City Hall station and the curving of the
Interborough tracks into the bridge structure
It would require a traffic agreement between
the marlborough and the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit companies, and if through trains from
The Bronx to outer Brooklyn carried passen-
gers for one fare 1t would mean some at least
temporary sacrifice Of income. Nevertheless,
the plan has merits. Its object is the abolition
of terminals. For years our transportation sys-
tens have been cursed by terminals which
meant change Of cars, delay, inconvenience and
congestion. Every effort for improved facil1-
ties across the East River was for the enlarge
ment of terminals and the creation Of more
congestion The marlborough tunnel to Brook
Ign was a great innovation. but so blind were
many of the Brooklyn people that they Tehe-
mently opposed this through line and wanted
the Brooklyn tunnel to be local Institution
with jumping off place to add to the crush at
the City Han.
Since the Interborough is soon to have one
through line under the river into Brooklyn, 1t
should be easier than formerly for the two rail
road companies to get together. The INTERIOR
ough can have no objection to giving its passen-
gers longer haul than now by the Third-ave.
route, since the subway will furnish 1t to them.
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit might argue that
it was giving already much as it could af-
ford for five cents. There is, however, some
thing else to be considered. Perhaps combina-
ton eight-cent fare might be arranged, or, If
not the Brooklyn Rapid Transit might stu find
profit from the traffic arrangement in the long
run. 1t would stimulate the growth of Brook
Ign and add to the permanent earning capac-
ity of the road If the plan worked out salts
factorily from an engineering point Of view, 1t
would increase the carrying power of the lines
and in turn be financially beneficial. For every
penny lost by giving a passenger a longer ride
or dividing fares with another corporation a
penny would be gained by new traffic. The Sc
cret of satisfactory transit service Is continu-
Gus circulation of trains and no loading and
unloading Of whole trainloads Of people at one
point. Therefore we hope that the possibilities
of this plan viii be carefully considered by the
corporations involved IN a spirit Of enterprise
md
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
ORGANIZED CIVIL SERVANTS.

Postmaster General Cortelyou, in his address
to the National Association Of Postmasters Of
the Second and Third Glass, reminded postal
employees emphatically of the sound rule en-
forced by this administration against organized
activity by public servants to control the action
Of their superiors and Of Congress. Whatever
may be said IN advocacy of the trade union in
private industry as a legitimate and necessary
engine Of influence, and at times OF coercion,
any form Of strike or hold-up is intolerable in
public employment The government deals not
with classes, but with individuals. 1t demands
the implicit obedience of its civil as well as of
its military servants. 1t can admit no POSSIBLE
ity Of contest with its employees on any theory
pf the opposing interests Of employer and en-
ployed. It alone fixes the conditions of service,
Ind all who choose TO work for the government
must abide by them. This truth has been
tomewhat obscured by the freedom for a time
allowed 10 postal employees seeking legislation
Ind threatening TO punish opponents in Con-
Eress, and by the pretentions Of organized labor
b the Government Printing Office. 1t is well,
therefore, to have the Postmaster General de-
tlare that organizations within the department,
30 receive Its sanction, must confine themselves
30 fraternal and beneficial objects and the i'm
proTement Of the service, and that when they
transcend these limits they are detrimental TO
heir members and the public Those who recall
he unsuccessful efforts Of such organizations in
the last campaign 10 ''hold up Chairman Cor
telyou, who refused to promise anything TO
them but square deal on their merits, will be
Interested 10 note Postmaster General CorteI-
Tou's adherence to that policy IN these express
Eons:
Ny duty as head Of the department is to in
rst upon loyal and efficient service from every
tfnploye as an individual and without any
thought Of his Affiliations with any organization.
! recognize every employe an Individual TO
be appointed. advanced. transferred and in all
respects treated upon merit 1t must be clearly
Understood that the officials OF the department
md not the officials or members OF any organi-
tatlon are the proper persons TO present the
departments needs TO Congress. II find that
any class Of employees are inadequateIy COM
tensated, VIII do whatever I properly can 70
lecure increased compensation. On the other
tan6. viii recommend curtailment in any
branch Of the service where the compensation
beenas out OF proportion 10 the work done and
ths applies not only TO ell classes Of employees,
but 70 individuals.
The vigorous enforcement Of this policy will
10 Of great benefit TO the department and DO
buch 70 protect the merit system from the dan
ters incident to dry rot and the spread of the
toton that public employment exists largely for
he benefit OF the bureaucracy of civil servants
The ideal OF public Office as a workshop where
zach man is dependent on his individual eff
psncy, and may be reduced or discharged the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
.. II DE-. Doty asks them to remove

actively help. II DE-. Doty asks them to remove
discarded tomato cans or similar objects In
which water can collect, they should cheerfully
comply. II he suggests covering house tanks
or reservoirs with netting to exclude mosQui.
toes. they should adopt the idea Immediately.
Ii he wants more money than the city has given
him to drain or poison pools which are not on
private property, they should contribute with
out hesitation. 1t is not just to impose on the
municipality alone a responsibility that ought
to be borne IN part by individuals. There is a
personal as well as a governmental obligation
in the case.
A stitch in time saves nine, says the proverb
and sometimes will save twenty. This is moth
ing to the reward which follows the prevention
of egg laying by a mosquito early in the sea-
son. The appearance Of millions of progeny In
the short period OF three or four months may
thus be averted. The sooner the residents of
Staten Island adopt practical measures to stop
such multiplication. the greater will be their
occasion for selt-congratulaton during the COM
ing summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
MRS. FISH LOSES SUIT,
Husband Doesn't Pay Her Bills
Fur7Ter Gets 81. 600.

jury IN the City Court yesterday returned a.
verdict for A Jacket, a furrier, for 1900 for
which he sued Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish. Mrs. Fish
selected a muR and tippet at the furrter's store,
and they were sent to her home. Later she re-
turnd them and refused to pay for them The fur
rier commended that she had them.
Mr.. Fish was called by the attorney for the
PLAINTIFF to prove his financial standing. He said
that he had an income OF $4,000 a year. and that
he paid all bills for articles bought for the house
He did not pay any OF his wife's bills.
But You allow her a certain inooms9' said Jus
tce Delehanty.
Il do not" said Mr.. Fish. she has her own
income from her investments"
You are the wife OF the defendantT' asked Mrs.
bish,s counsel, when she called to the stand
u believe am was the reply.
Again counsel asked; You are his wife7"
~ think so.'
Mrs. Fish denied that she had worn the furs to a
reception. II telephoned the furrier that on no
account would accept the furs," she said. and
later, when saw him, told him the same thing
and said he could sue me-"
shs test1ed that she never consulted her hus-
band In The purchase OF goods. that he did not
pay her bills and that she had independent In
come The jury was out five minutes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
rTRou THE TRIBUNE BuREAU.l

vy,.A,,r.n. No 9s-President Roosevelt prom
ised Representative Meyer OF LOUISIANA lo-aay
that he would visit New-Orleans when ne makes
his Southern trip next fan
General Never extended the invitation TO the
President ON behalf of the citizens Of the Crescent
City and promised him the ''warmest reception In
the South" Tho President said he had great adHh-
ration for the business enterprise OF New-Orieans
recalled the fact that the entire Louisiana delesa-
ton In Congress had supported the Panama Canal
leetsletion and said he believed New-Orleans would
reap the benefit Of their wisdom by becoming In
time one Of the greatest Industrial and CONNER
cial centres Of the UnNn.
Senator Culom. Of illinois, this morning denied
the story circulated by his friends the Interstate
Commerce Committee that he had wished at ono
Of the hearings "a racetrack TO run around on.
"T did not say any such thing" said the Senator;
although II Is a fact that almost any one would
have got just little weary during those sessions.
But don't go about denying the story. I don't
care bit II do get little reputation a rollick-
ing sort of fellow"
Senator simmons, of North Carolina, accom-
panied by w. A. Erwin and DIR. c. NJ. Curtis, Of
Atlanta, called at the White House to-day TO ask
the President to his influence in favor Of the
appointment OF a commission to investigate the
possibility Of extending the market for American
cotton abroad. The same request was made by a
delegation from the South several months ago.
The President then said he heartily IN favor
of any plans which would extend American
Senator Simmons said Senator Foster. OF Louisiana,
would introduce bill providing for the creation
of a cotton commission at the next session OF
Congress.
Mr. Simmons extended to the President in
vitation from the people OF Raleigh and Mr. Roose-
Welt said he expected to be In that city about
October q
Representative Foster Of Vermont invited the
President to visit Burlington August II, which
Is the anniversary OF the battle OF Bennington.
Yy,%r tn
speotors OF his department, who holding a
business meeting here. Other callers Sena-
tors Dolliver and Dillingham; and Representative
Pearra.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON
[FRoM re TRIBuNE RUREArl

lFRoM THE TRIBUNE RUREAU.l
washington, May 26.-AIiss Edith Miller gave a
dinner this evening in honor OF Miss AIletta Van
Reypen and Baron Serge Korfr. of ST. Petersburg.
At the marriage of Miss Van Reypen to Baron
Korn, on June 8. the ceremony will be according
to the rites Of the Greek Church. The baron will
wear the court uniform OF gentleman in waiting
to the Car, and Count Cassin and the secretaries
Of the Russian Embassy will also be in uniform
Mrs. Elkins, wife of Senator Elkins has lust
given site and will erect on IL substantial build
ing for the Young Mems Christian Association of
Elk1ns W. Va The ground is centrally located
and was selected by ex-senator Davis father OF
the siver. Mrs. and Miss E1kins will leave here
on Monday for New-York and sail for Europe on
Tuesday. They will be joined by Senator Eakns
later, and win travel until fall
Mrs. Crosby and Miss Jean Crosby, widow and
daughter Of Rear Admiral Crosby, will sail for
Naples in June. and viii remain abroad until fall
Mrs. Charles Wendell Fenton will leave Washing
ton next Thursday for New-YorI to spend a week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
MOSQUITOES ON STATEN ISLAND.

No better response could have been made by
the Health Department to the request Of resi-
dents of Staten Island for leadership in their
warfare on mosquitoes than the appointment of
Dr.. Doty as chief counsellor. The problem of
getting rid of these pests is one to which he
has given enthusiastic study, partly In the per-
Torrance Of his duty to the State at the Temp
kinsYille quarantine station, but also in a spirit
Of devotion to the welfare of the Borough Of
Richmond. He has few equals IN America,
therefore, as an adviser in a campaign like
that which has been initiated on Staten Island.
Commissioner Darlington knew what he was
about when he took this step.
Now that the municipal authorities have
shown n disposition to act intelligently and
theoretically in the matter, those who are to
be benefited should clearly perceive what is
their own duty. The secret OF success in such
a crusade is cooperation. The desired object
cannot be fully attained unless the people Will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
THE NEWS THIS HORNING.

FOREIGN.-It was reported from Shanghai
that the Chinese cruisers had cleared for action
following demand that the Russian vessels de-
part; the warships off the Saddle Islands gre
thought TO have moved north, the main Russian
feet being reported off Shan-Tung Province
DOMESTIC-Mayor Weaver, Of Philadelphia
received assurances from number or council
men that they would support his veto OF the
gas lease ordinance, and is thought to have the
tight practically won; his course was approved
l1y g. great mass meeting of citizens. - IN
Chicago both the strikers and the employers
seemed to have given up all hope for peaceable
settlement Of the strike, which is gradually
spreading TO the woodworking industries =
Six employees of the Memphis postof1lce resigned
because q negro had been appointed to work with
them. g. Speaking to a group of business
sneu IN the Office OF Governor Aoch, IN AansaS
City, Secretary Shaw said that the United
States could build an isthuian canal yearly
without eppreciable increase In taxation.
GTY-Stocks were dull and hrm--G George
=. Fisher declared he was in no way respon-
sible for the failure of the Merchants Trust
Company, accusing the Goulds Of squeezing the
company In attempt to control Virginia con-
Germs - The decision Of Justice Maddox, in
the Lord suit TO prevent the naturalization OF the
Equitable, was considered Hyde victory. -
1t was intfmated that Governor Higgins might
recommend legislative investigation of 1nsur-
Rnce companies. - Justice Van Brunt, of the
Supreme Court, dropped dead at the Manhattan
entrance OF the Brooklyn Bridge. - Indict-
ments were found against Armitage Mathews,
John W. Wooten and Samuel 1. Ferguson for
alleged footing OF the estate OF William Weisel.
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day,
fatr. The Temperature yesterday Highest rs
degrees; lowest, 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
MIR. HAY GOES TO PARIS TODAY.
Not Likely to Resume Work Until Fall
Kings Call a Surprise,

Bad Nauheim. May 26.-Secretary Hay has nm
ished the course OF baths here and Will start to-
morrow for Paris where Mrs Hay awaits him.
Professor Groedel IS satisfied with the effects the
baths but he has advised Mr.. Hay to abstain from
all official work for several months, such a course
being usually necessary after this treatment Sec
rotary Hay expects, therefore, to spend the sum-
mer at his country home and to remain there until
the autumn.
Emperor William invited Mr.. Hay to visit him
at Wiesbaden, but the Secretary declined the
advice OF his physician. King Edward also invited
had TO be declined.
During his visits to London and Paris Secretary
Hay Will remain quiet. and will make formal
official calls. The call of King Leopold. Of Bel
GUM. Thursday took the Secretary completely
by surprise, as the visit not announced before
hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
POLICE RECORDS.

The majority of Commissioner McAdoos ad-
visory committee on promotions have gone back
on him. How far the Commissioner will sue
coed In throwing upon the minority the re-
sponsibility of picking the sheep from the goats
Of the police force is not yet determined, but
it Is clear to everybody that all they can do
is to relieve him of some OF his proper re-
sponsibiIity, for they can have no free hand
in selection, and even for such limited choice
as is allowed must rely on the information fur
nished through police channels.
All Judgment of fitness for promotion, whether
by the Commissioner or unofficial advisers,
must be based on the records of the candi-
dates In the department 1t all comes back,
then to Mr.. McAdoo and his method Of admin
istration. The law requires the keeping Of rec
ords which, If properly and honestly kept
would give fair basis for judgment Of mans
character and efficiency, The law also gives
those records a great weight in any promotion
examination. The testimony presented to the
State Civil Service Commission at the hearing
last week on the administration of the Civil
Service law in this city showed that practically
no ATTEMPT had been made in the Police De-
partment to comply with the efficiency record
rule so far as the uniformed force was con-
cerned, though the rule applies to all graded
employes and the books and instructions sent
out by the Municipal Civil Service Commission
call for the inclusion Of the police force. Mr..
McAdoo had kept records only for the clerks
In the Office, and even those records showed
no discrimination and were worth nothing in
determining the comparative efficiency Of en-
ployes. Outside the Civil Service Office nobody
but the Corporation Counsel and the Borough
President of Brooklyn had made any serious
effort to keep adequate efficiency records, and
some departments had kept none at all So the
Municipal Civil Service Commission some time
ago informed the delinquent departments that
1t would refuse henceforth to hold promotion
examinations of men for whom efficiency rec
ords had not been kept according to the rule.
If this resolution is now lived up to, 1t re-
mains to be seen just how Commissioner Nc
Adoo can secure an eligible list for the promo
tons in the uniformed force He can only do
II by persuading the Civil Service Commission
to accept in lieu thereof the sheets showing
complaints, fines, arrests concentrations and
life savings, and these are of no value IN the
cases of sergeants and captains seeking pro-
motion. Without something better it is diff
cult TO see where any satisfactory basis can
be found for rating candidates for the most i'm
portant places. Yet that rating on experience
and efficiency is the crucial point in the prepa-
ration Of lists from which Commissioner Nc
Adoo is TO have only small latitude in selec-
ton It is to be regretted that this phase Of tho
problem, rather than the more or less spectacu-
lar enlistment Of guperfuous advice, did not long
ago engage his attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
.,.a,-,an sbe could do SO with impunity has been

thinking she could do so with impunity na' Oeeu
indicated .
How much longer that audacious game can
ba successfully played is an interesting queS-
t,on IF the Russian fleet really is at Woosung,
it's privileges there are far different from What
thew were on the coast of Anam. France mace
no twenty-four hours rule in her neutrality reg
,IIations. but China did, and for the Russians TO
stay at Woosung longer than day would there
fore be a technical violation of Chinese laws
The Chinese government would not be strong
enough to prevent effectually to resent such
conduct, but there might arise some decidedly
awkward complications, such as similar inva-
sion of Chinese waters by the Japanese. 1t
would be deplorable to have the theatre OF war
tins extended, but if one beIligerent disregards
the limits that are set the other cannot be ex-
pected to observe them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27

Mr.. Root, In urging Governor Higgins to sign
the Elsberg bills taking from the New-York
aldermen the power to pass on franchises. re-
marked that the aldermen not a legislative
body "They DEAL" said Mr.. Root, merely with
petty things. with peanut stands and pushcarts
Tho Board Of Estimate determines questions Of
taxation, fixes appropriations and has control Of
"the streets 1t Is properly the body to pass on
franchises" To this summary of aldermanio
powers it is only necessary to add the statement
of Mr.. WELLER, Of the City Club, that the Board
of Aldermen is generally made UP Of saloon
keepers and professional politicians" to recog-
nize not only the wisdom of the Elsberg meas
ures but also the necessity Of taking from such
a body the one power OF Importance it now pos
sesses-that Of granting franchises. BY signing
the Elsberg bills Governor Higgins will greatly
aid New-York m the extirpation Of graft" as a
corrupting influence in city legislation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-27
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
IFRoM rHR rR1RuNE RuRrAul

II
Washington. May 26.-The Russian Ambassador
entertained guests at informal luneheons yester
day and to-day. He will sail early in June for
Paris, where he will be met by Countess Mar
suer4ts Cassini who left st. Petersburg a short
time ago for the French capital
The French Ambassador and Nine. Jusserand
viii go abroad early in June to spend the summer
The embassy will be established at the Berkeley.
Newport, with Counsellor Des Portes de Ia B'osss
In charge The latter's wife and daughter will sail
for Europe soon, to spend part Of the season IN
their native land. The naval attache and Viscoun-
tess dc Faramond will vary their Newport season
with trips to other resorts.
The German Ambassador and Baroness Won
stsrnburs have decided to spend part Of Juno at
Deer Park. They will sail for Europe on July L