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New-York tribune., 1905-07-04
THE USE OF TErANUs ANrIToIIN.

Both the New-York City and State boards
of health have prepared supplies of antitoxin
wherewith TO treat actual and possible cases or
tetanus during the next few days. AS it is now
known that between four hundred and five hun
dred deaths occur annually in this country from
lockjaw induced by toy pistol wounds these
precautions show a degree OF official foresight
which is praiSeworthy.
For time il was suspected that the disease
germs which make so much mischief were in
troduced into blank cartridges before being
used by the Youngsters hurt thereby. The max
ers OF and dealers in this merchandise have
managed 10 satisfy a few medical experts that
no opportunity is afforded for contamination
during the operations of manufacture and pack
ing for shipment They may not be entirely
right; but at present one hears little talk about
prohibiting the sale OF their goods or making II
conditional upon an inspection Of them by
bacteriologist Preventive measures OF this sort
being out of the question, it is necessary TO pro-
ceed on the assumption that the bacilli come
from dirt on the injured children's hands and
are carried in by wadding and unburned grains
of powder In other words, exclusion being i'm
possible the germs must be antagonized after
they get into the victims system.
The antitoxin of tetanus is administered in
two ways If 1t is employed, as IL should be,
promptly and as a supplement to the antiseptlc
cleansing of wound, II may be suInclent 10 III
iect il simultaneously into vein Time
enough may then be afforded for it TO reach the
central nervous system, which is the seat Of the
disease Tetanus rarely develops for several
DAYS after invasion by its germs. When the
symptoms actually appear, however. it is hard
to overcome the malady by any known treat
ment: and il is coming to be believed that the
antitoxin will then prove ecacious only If intro
duced into the spinal canal. few experiments
of that kind were tried In Europe and the United
States last year. with encouraging results. 1t
IS much, the better policy 10 use the antitoxin
as a preventive and as soon as possible. Even
a per cent solution Of carbolic acid employed
I'm washing out a wound will not always kill
germs that have affected a Judgement there.
Nevertheless, if there has been undue neglect
AT the outscx u~Te is hope if the right mode Of
attack be adopted.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04
MINISTER AND GOVERNOR.

The expected appointment of Judge Magoon
as Minister to Panama is announced, and will
be generally received with confidence and salts
faction. OF his fitness for the place, by both
training and temperament, there can be no
doubt nor can there be any doubt concerning
the approval with which his appointment will
be regarded by the government to which he is
accredited. During his brief visit TO Panama
last fall he became persona grata TO both the
government and the people, and there is no con-
ceivable reason why that relationship should
not be permanently maintained.
The one feature of the appointment which has
given rise 10 any question is the fact that, In
addition TO being Minister to Panama, he is also
Governor of the canal zone. There are those
who have doubted the propriety of thus "dOub-
ling up important offices, and who have ar
fected 10 fear the Panamans would regard such
an arrangement as a slight TO the dignity or
their State. That objection may, we think, be
dismissed as not well founded. The Panamans
are both proud and practical but they are not
likely to consider their pride hurt if the Ameri-
can Minister also performs the duties Of chief
administrator of that strip of land which we
nermanently lease Of them, while the practical
advantages of the arrangement for the facilita-
ton of business will strongly appeal 10 them.
When the plan was first proposed, eight months
ago il required only reasonable explanation TO
swin their acceptance, and there is no ground
for supposing they have since then altered their
opinion Of II.
AS Governor Of the canal zone Mr.. Magoon
has greatly commended himself to the nation by
his energy in dealing with affairs and by his
frank reports concerning sanitary-or unsani-
tary-cOnditions on the isthmus. The main
tenance of a similar spirit and method in deal
ing with diplomatic matters is confidently TO be
axnected of him and IL will assure the success
of his mission. There may not be many diplo-
matte questions arising at Panama, but such as
there are will not be void of Importance. They
need for their solution just those elements of au-
thority, integrity and tact which Mr.. Magoon
exhibits in a high degree.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04

Stranahan reports that during l9O4-o5 outbound
shipments of merchandise were valued at $685.
44S,437. gain over 1903-'o4 of $12,75O,ooo. In
cluding gold and silver, the total exports were
S62S, ,493. sec. Our total exports in 10000 were
S602, los. 775. and in 1902-o3 S516,Ool.Ooo In
1893 they were only 1857 100000 New-York' s
export trade is therefore easily keeping pace
with the recent enormous expansion which our
sales abroad ilave undergone; and ii is yielding
none of its share of outgoing business 70 rivals
on the Atlantic seaboard. With the develop
ment of the West and South, the grain and cot
ton produced In those sections will naturally
seek nearby outlets for export, and the Pacific
Coast and Gulf ports must absorb continually
increasing fraction Of our export trade In raw
Materials but among the cities on the Atlantic
seaboard New-York competing for the ship
ments which still fall economically to this re-
gion. has suffered no relative disadvantage. In
1922 its percentage of the export trade from
Atlantic ports was 55.5. In 1903'04 its per-
centage was &C. In 1904-'O5 this percentage will
be practically unchanged. For the territory
tributary 10 the Atlantic Coast New-York is
likely TO remain the commanding port of outlet
il has always been, while as port of ingress
and centre of distribution for foreign products
its pIimacy is beyond interference or question.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04
Menu pnrIs Z Zip Sribrurs
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 1905.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FORMGN-A torpedo boat which accompa-
niec the Kniaz Potemkine 10 Kustenji was
fred on by RuIaanian warship and soon after
ward the battleship left the harbor, presuma-
bly, for Odessa; orders have been given TO the
torpedo boats at the latter port 10 attack and
sink the mutineers- "A mutiny broke out on
the Russian cruiser Minnie at CrOnstadt the
ringlesders being arrested; there were rumors
IN the capital that rehelIiOus sailors had seized
the batueship Alexander IL and that the port
had been closed TO foreign ships. == The gen.
eral alarm in Russia is increasing; disaffection
is rife among the troops, though no mutinies on
large scale have been reported; Poland is said
10 be beyond the control OF the authorities. -
The Russian auxiliary cruiser Rion reached
Aden with 6lS OF the passengers and crew of the
rasncl steamer Choaoe' TIlieh was %reGsea I on
Minister authorized denial OF rumors that
Sweden was making preparations for war with
Norway - Russia has appointed NJ. Shpoff
NJ Pokotiloff, Nj Martens and Major General
Yermoleff as advisers TO the penipotentiarie5 at
Washington. ~ Rear Admiral Sigsbee and
his stan and Mr.. Loonlis We're received by Pre-
Hay.
DOMESTIC.-The body OF Secretary Hay ar
rived Cleveland and was placed in the
Chamber OF Commerce, to lie in state until to-
Morrow morning, when lhe funeral viii be held
e. The President il said would start
from Oyster Bay this afternoon to so TO Cleve-
land TO attend Secretarys Hays funeral and
the members Of the Cabinet, who are 10 act as
paIlbearers. viii join MIN on the way. - The
FIRST National Bank OF Topeka Kan closed It's
doors owing 10 having lent too large amounts to
c. H Devlin. the wealthy Kansan, whose bust
ness affairs are involved owing TO his Illness
CITY.-Stocls were strong. 80 Thare was
@ record panic in the Cotton Exchange. -
Paul Morton abolished the finance committee
OF the Equitable, thereby putting Hyde out Of
another Ofhce. -= Prisoners In the Coney
Island police station nearly surfocated
when grain caught fire beside the station
Captain DOOley went to their rescue There
were five heat prostrations in spite Of the fact
that the temperature and humidity were not
excessive. =' The Board of Aldermen re-
ceiVed from the Tax Department the assess
nent rolls for 1908. - Superintendent Max
well addressed the convention of the National
Educational Association on Education for Eff
cheney" at Asbury Park. == Two ferryboa rs
crashed in the East River; passengers were in
a panic, but no lives were lost =- Few mort
cages were filed the first full business day
OF the new mortgage tax law; inability TO inter
Tret the law was said 10 cause confusion. -
Doctors and police were reported TO be ready
for the Glorious Fourth; a large supply Of
tetanus antitoSin was on hand; record crowds
left the city. == The winners at Sheepshead
Bay were: l, Cinchona; 2 Artful 3, Edna Jack
son; 4, Proper; >. ElwOod; g. Dolly Spanker.
THE WEATHER-Indications for to-day:
Fair. followed by showers in afternoon or even
ing. The temperature yesterday: Highest, 81
degrees; lowest, Al.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04
DIR. ELIOT DEFENDS COLLEGE MEN.
Harvard President Says College Education
Never Induces Crime.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIsUSEI

Cambridge. Mass. July 3.-"As TO college life
being conducive to crime. need only say that
such a statement is absurd. Any man has
nobler ideals after a course in one of our great
universities" said President Eliot of Harvard
to-day. when interviewed on the pronunciamento
of Professor James upon education and crime
recently.
Harvard graduates especially incensed over
the professors statement that there is not a
public abuse the whole Eastern coast Of
which some Harvard graduate is not en-
thusiastic advocate
"Of course" continued President Eliot, 'if a
criminal sought education that ne might be
cleverer In carrying out his criminal propensi-
ties he would undoubtedly become a cleverer
rogue; but believe that any man Is stronger
and wiser and has nober ideals after a course
In one OF our great universities.
There may have been men who have been
through Harvard and afterward become Grim
inals, or even men who were criminals before
they entered college. and sought college train
ing that they might be more proficient In crime:
but no man was ever Influenced toward crime by
a college education"
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04

parts of Europe visit IL, and are thus enabled
to pick up helpful ideas. The ostensible pur-
pose of the institution. though, is TO overcome
the antipathy of the workmen TO innovations
In proposing the scheme Mr.. Walsh treats 1t as
a mode of cooperation" between employer and
employe. Whether or not he is altogether felici-
tous In thus regarding what looks like rather
one-sided arrangement need not be discussed.
Criticism on that score might look like quib-
bling. If II can be shown that workmen have
been induced TO accept inventions which were
intended for their benefit by foreign shows OF
the kind here referred TO, the desirability OF
duplicating them in the United States will
deserve careful consideration. STILL before the
policy is carried into execution, 1t would be noe
essary TO learn how much these museums were
likely to cost and how many of them would be
required. The average American workman does
not travel far from home to crafty his curios-
ity about safety mechanism.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04
WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT IN STORIES

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Editors and publishers say OF stories give
US plot and climax while the people, protest
against the machne-rnade stun OF that class. The
newspapers give more than enough OF plotting
and crime and viany to sicken our very souls. We
want stories OF real life and simple life as IL Is
lived in the country and elsewhere. without the un
natural mixed with II TO mar its reality. We want
stories Of human beings instead OF hends with
their hendish work. We do not want blood and
thunder stories stories OF border ruffanism
and the hand hand fights OF brutal and half
civilized men. We don't want more slum
stories nor those on the threadbare theme Of lords
and ladies, dukes and duchesses. nor of the rich,
With their fashions and folnes. and their idle and
useless lives We want stories OF the better class
of humanity-stories that restful TO worn
nerves and tired brains. and that make think
better OF all human kind-Stortes that depict the
joys and sorrows of life. it's trials and triumphs.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04
A PLEA FOR sosTAlLEo HORSES.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The article IN The Tribune OF June = headed
'Old Fire Horses Befriended'' Is a start m the
right direction The RidgewoOd Society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty TO Animals wishes to convey
TO Mr.. Brady a unanimous vote OF thanks for hts
thought. and hope that his example may bring
forth more ways and means to aieviate the suffer
ings OF the helpless dumb animals
There is another class OF horses which need to
be cared for. however; the coach and Carriage bob
tailed horses. which. having served thsLr whimsical
owners, be the streets attached TO
suburban express and delivery wagons, with Ill
fitting harness. broken, tapping binders and merci-
less drivers There Is expression OF pain In the
eyes of these horses. The graterulness and I'M
prOvement exhibited by OF them which was
cared for In private stable for a few weeks
would surprise any one not cOnversant with the
facts Every III, starved looking horse Is a silent
self-evident proof OF neglect and often cruelty.
II every would hep every time he saw a
cruelty inflicted much good would result
MRS CHARLES G. HARRISON
president Ridgewood s. P. c.. Al
Ridgewood. N j.. July 8, 1905
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04

as The Tribune has from the beginning sug-
gested they should be, these commissioners
are really penipotentiaries. They have full
authority to make and sign treaty, subject,
of course, TO ratification by their home govern
ments. There was at the beginning some init
nation that the Russian commissioners would
not be vested with such power, but would be
authorized merely TO report Japan's terms for
consideration at st. Petersburg. Whether the
Russian government ever thought Of such an
arrangement is not surely known. II 1t did, it
doubtless found at an early date The Trib-
@une said that 1t would be impossible Japan
would never have agreed TO Ii. China tried
just such scheme in her negotiations with
Japan ten years ago, with the result that Japan
directly declined 10 enter into relations with
her ENJOYS, whereupon she compelled 10
recall them and to send over Ii Hung Chang
with plenary power. These men appoint
ed are worthy to be plenipotentiaries In that
capacity they will safeguard In the best pos
sible way the interests Of their respective coun-
tries and their status will be a guarantee of
good faith and of all possible expedition in
the conduct of negotiations.
There will be profound regret felt through
out this country, and, doubt not shared by
the plenipotentiaries themselves and by their
respective governments, that John Hay will not
be in Washington to welcome the peacemakers
and TO give them the inspiration of impartial as
surances of good will. His absence will be the
more regretted because of his conspicuous and
benefcent Identification with some of the very
topics which will come before these commits
sioners. His part in shaping the whole worlds
policy in Eastern Asia and in circumscribing
the extent of the present war would have made
1t most appropriate for him TO be near at hand
when the ending OF the and the cOnfirma-
ton of those policies were finally effected.
Nevertheless, the influence of his great work
will remain. and Washington will be recognized
as all the more fit a place for the meetings
of these commissioners because of his achieve
ments. To the whole American nation it will
be source of sincere qualification 10 have these
negotiations conducted upon American soil, and
the plenipOtentiaries will need no assurance of
the cordial hospitality, the benevolent neutral
ity and the hopeful expectations with which
they and their work will be regarded
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04
AN AMBASSADORS QUALIFICATIONS

From The London Timess Editorial Comment on
the Pilgrims Dinner 10 Whitelaw Reid.
In the earlier stages OF his career Mr.. Reid has
given abundant evidence OF the character OF his
feelings toward the British Empire and the great
newspaper which he raised a state OF
public opinion has consistently promoted friend
ship between his country and own Regarding
him from this light, We are not only proud OF the
Ambassador as eminent journalist, but
York Tribune would be likely to give him a wider
grasp Of public affairs than could be gained in al
most any other capacity, and would assist him 20
see the true character OF great issues more ac-
outlook upon the world had been of a
stricIed kind. Mr.. Reid's clear and prompt recOS-
milton OF the value OF the Philippine Islands 70
Amsrfca. and the tact and decision with which he,
his determination To secure them. matters
upon which We have lately dWelt, and from this,
well from many other circumstances In his
career, 10 Is certain that he presents the cOmbina
conduct OF business. OF thoroughly knowing the
end which he should aim and OF perceiving tho
methods by which II may most surely and most
easily be attained. From these quail iflcatiOnS W8
entitled 10 expect certain stralghtfOrward-
ness OF diplomacy, which may not always be IN
complete accordance with tradition. but which is &C
least we'll adapted 20 preserve good relations oe.
tween friendly countries. The dinner Mr. Reid
privileged 70 take part in II. occasion OF no
ordinary character. and one which not only
bore testimony 70 the strength OF the links bI
which great peoples united, but increased
gether of the pre-eNtsting bonds and by tne re-
.Cwal OF pledges for their continuance. Inc 70
ccptiOn accorded TO Mr.. Reid cannot fail 70 90
highly gratifying To the country OF which ne -
expressions of friendship Will be received WIN
equal pleasure among ourselves
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04
About People and |ocfoI Incidents.

tanning a large house party at Elm Court. their
country place LenOx. among their guests being
Mr.. and Mrs Hamilton Nick TwOmbIy and Miss
Ruth Tworbly and Mr. and Mrs. William o. B.
Field. William o. B. Field Is the chief organizer
Of the gymkhana and Of the cricket match which
to take place to-day at Elm Court in celssra-
ton OF the Fourth. Sir Mortimer Durand the grit-
ish Ambassador. will be captain Of one of the
cricket elevens.
Mrs. Letter. who was staying with her son-in-lau
and daughter. Lord and Lady Suffolk In London
is now at Bad Kissingen.
Another piece Of interesting news from England
Is that OF the presence of Mrs. John Jacob Astor
at concerts and other entertainments given BY her
husbands kinsman. William Waldorf Astor both
at hts house in London and his country place
This may be said to mark the termination OF the
differences which for time are understood 70
have existed between the various branches OF the
Astor family.
Mrs James L. Kernochan has left the Meadows
her place at Hempstend Lorg Island. and Is visit
ing her motheT-in-law. Mrs. James P. Keraochan.
Newport.
Mr. and Mrs William A. M Burden have taken
= cottage at Greenwich Conn. where they vii
spend the summer.
Mrs William Barclay Parsons Is at IsIip, Long
Island. staying with her soa Schuyler Parsons.
She viii probably 20 to 5aratoga in August
The engagement IS announced Of Miss Berenice
Perkins, daughter OF Mrs. Gilman H. Perkins OF
Rochester. to H Van Wyck Wickes. OF this city.
The Countess Of Kintore and her daughter Lady
Mabel Keith Fa1coner who have been staying
Ienox are now at Saratoga
Neither James Fl. Hyde his mother. Mrs
Henry B. Hyde, has any intention OF going .
Europe this summer. They are both at Bayshore
Long Island. Later Mrs. Hayde will go Sara
toga.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Before Mard Fillmore was elected to the vice
presidency of the United States he was head OF
the law firm of Fillmore. Hall & Havens. of Buff
falo 1t of the leading law firms of the
State. He the defendants attorney in a GER
tain action in Buffalo. At the opening of the trial
Of the the plaintiffs attorney stated to the
jury that he would have to depend entirely upon
the justice Of his clients case. the defendant
had sought and obtained the aid and counsel OF one
of the ablest firms of lawyers in Western New
York and he might say he had opposed to him the
right bower OF the legal profession. What does
he mean by that?" said Mr. Fillmore Mr.. Havens
replied. He means you" Yes, I know replied
Mr. Fillmore. but what does he mean by that par
ticuar expression?" did you never play euchre ?''
said Havens. No.. said Mr.. Fillmore. We'll"
said Havens. "in the game of euchre the right
bower is the biggest knave in the pack"
Subtle FIatterer-A Scotch divine who was a
bachelor; and whose manse was in the keeping OF
annoyed by the fact that the good dame always
fell fast asleep soon as he entered the pulpit.
was the preacher. one day he summoned his coIr-
age 70 the sticking point and tackled the old lady
/ preach you're almost always fast asleep before
young men from ST. Andrews preach for p' me neeS
see you never sleep wink Now that's what 1
"Hoot SIR was the reply. rs that a.? IN
soon tell We the reason q that When you preach.
but when thae young birkieS, & tax it in hand-rna
cow Evening Times.
lone of my travelling companions" says a Kan
man. writing from Ireland to THE Kansas CITY
Journal ''is a man who chews tobacco and he had
neglected TO lay in supply before leaving America
No else used the weed that way and there was
no help for him. The Irish chew and smoke the
plug tobacco. very dry and not tasting like
American tobacco For a week my friend had been
looking through shops trying to find something
that would touch the spot. Last night soon after
reaching Killarney he came TO me greatly excited
home Away we went down the narrow street and
be led up to a window iE which was a familiar
sign OF a brand much chewed in America"
Why He Kicked.-The old gentleman in the suok-
ing was declaring vehemently that, I'm his opn-
he exclaimed, is an abomination blot on the
unverset Upon which he rose and left the car
The old man seems TO feel pretty strongly on
the subject" said one of the passengers HAS
he lost some near relative through war
Yes. answered friend. his wife's first hus-
band.''-(Harper's Weekly.
An English barrster named GILL; in his speech
in recent breach OF promise case made some
epigTammatic remarks about women which will
not make him popular with the sex. However he
counsel for the man in the case. He said: "AI
women have a capacity for describing themselves
martyrs" They regard any other woman that
a knows creature" " The first thing
a woman did when she was engaged was to take
the round in triumph and show him to her
friends"
"A womAn's bonnet would not cost much IL Il
wasn't for the trimming" said the miseriy hus
band.
Neither would a mans whiskers" answered his
wife.-(Chicago News.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-04

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Kindly permit to correct the impression
given In item in your issue Of June 3 in connec-
tion with the recent appointment OF William D.
McCraekan. Of this city. first reader OF the First
Church of Christ Scientist in Boston.
1 am able to you that the appointment
made every three years to the position held BY
Mr.. McCrackan. well as every other position OF
responsibility connected with the Christian Science
movement, Is not In any wise Influenced by motives
OF personal policy. and is designed neither 20
buke hatter the individual his associates.
Such appointments made only after prayerfuI
and honest consideration OF the peculiar fitness OF
the chosen with relation to their spiritual and
moral qualifications and unquestioned adaptability
TO the place be filed.
The unusual freedom from SchismS and personal
animosttes which prevails IN Christian Science
churches is fact worthy OF consideration. and Is
attributable to a universal desire to have mind
that mind which was also in Christ Jesus"
H. CORNELL WILSON,
NeW-York, June "A. 1906 Publication Committee.