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New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
PROTECT THE SHADE TREES.
State EntOmolOgist Tells What Should Be
Done for the Purpose.
10 the Editor OF The Trlbune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Now is the time to remember that both the
elm leaf beetle and the white marked tussock moth
very destructive last year 10 the shade trees
In many cities and villages 1t Is too early 10
get things in readiness that there may be no
repetition OF the extensive defoauous of last year.
attics etc and S6near Win the unfolding leaves
The 1aTgnt insects Sat rreaT oval holes in the
foliage. and when abundant may badly riddle It
before eggs are deposited, which latter occurs
toward the last Of May, throughout June. and not
infreQuently later. The yellowish, black spotted,
intict the most damage. They feed entirely on the
under surface OF the leaves, and IN order TO de-
the under side Of the foliage The parent beetles
are not quite particular and ordinarily thorough
sPI5SLns Win poison preIel'tuIS tAIe G UL ie
used at the rate of four pounds 10 nifty gallons or
this insect is to spray the trees early enough. so
that very uttle injury can be inflicted by , either
son. This means where there are large number
very nearly as as the leaves appear and be
continued so long as either beetles or grubs are
spraying and the maximum benefit VIII be
derived If il can be so arranged as TO make the
are fully expanded, throwing the poison on the
The other destructive pest OF our shade trees is
winters in the conspicuous snowy white egg masses
SO familiar to many OF our citizens These, 1t may
be DESTROYED BY burning in a stove or with a little
II rs comparatively easy 10 free a from the
pest by clearing II of egg masses. since the insect
can spread only by the caterpulars crawling or
being carried from tree 10 tree. The eggs of the
tussoCk moth hatch the latter part of May and
there are Sun several weeks during which this
work be done. Should this not be possible FOR
one another, II is advisable TO spray at
least all badly infested trees early in MAY. in order
to destroy the caterplIlars before they ntlict
appreciable harm
Both OF these insects. experience has shown
time and again. local in habit spread slowly
from tree to and readily controlled by
thorough work IT is gratifying to state that the
newly appointed forester Of Albany is now at work
with u gang OF men removing tussock moth eggs
from the trees and spraying with improved appa-
Tatus will be undertaken as soon rs conditions
crrant II only remains for other afflicted mu-
inequalities adopt similar measures Then If
private parties cooperate actively insect depreda
tions of this character VIII be thing of the past.
II is simply a case Of intelligent cooperation,
which should not bear heavily upon any, and yet
result in streets being adorned with trees in
full foliage throughout the summer.
l. L. FELT. New York State EutOrnoOgist
Albany April a. 1907
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
PRINCIPLES, NOT MEN.
What the Republican Party Has Always
Prided Itself Upon.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: am one of the oldest OF Republicans From
earliest childhood l have read The Tribune. and
my father Of the state candidates in the
first campaign of the Republican party. Allow
70 express my surprise TO find put forth as test
OF purity allegiance subservience to the policy OF
any one The Republican party has always
hitherto prided itself upon its adherence to prin
ciples, not 10 men.
The wisest men may This is tho funda-
mental objection 10 an autocracy; As Roosevelt
says Peace with righteousness" the party should
say, Justice first. men afterWard" II seems to
me conclusiyely proved that the Governor made a
mistake in dismissing Kelsey Is the Senate, then,
20 confirm or 10 correct mistakes? I take it as
most unhealthy symptom of our current politics
that Roosevelt and Hughes count for SO much in
the party. Where the other millions Of Re
publicans2 Up TO the present. I cannot remember
"A time In the proud history of RepubNcanlsm when
1t crime to differ from any one or two men
in the details of government 1t was a matter of
great rdicue during JOhnson's administration that
he had policy" Congress and the legislatures
elected in order to shape the policy OF the adj
mnStraton, not in order to register It.
Is IL not wise for The Tribune. The time-hon
ored nouthpiece Of RepubCansm, 20 support those
who act upon the principles Of representative gov
ernment, rather than to follow the multitude who
bewildered by the brilliancy OF certain indt-
Vidual men2 CITIZEN.
Brooklyn. April 26. 1907
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
DEATH OF COUNTESS MARIE LARIsCH.
q Tribute to Her LOvable Personality by One
Who Came in Close Relations with Her.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: I read with surprise and sorrow in your
issue of yesterday the Marquse de Fontenoy's
count Of the sad death of the Countess Marie
Valerie Larisch
During her residence in this country she was
under tho chaperonage the late Mrs Leslie Nor
gan, Of New York devotinG her strength and en-
ergy to study. with view to possible future re-
sponsibilities. AS student under my direction of
constitutional history and Shakespearian and Ibsen
drama she revealed clear. strong mind and the
estng personality. We came into close and SYM
pathetic touch. affording me the opportunity TO
recognize III this youthful representative of the
f1apSpufGs a capacity, should the occasion arise
10! inc performances with grace and dignity of the
The distressing cause of her death as we'll as nv
kin9oWiedge OF her romantic, highly strung and
sIttsd temperament leads me 10 pay this tribute
70 her memory, and while doing SO TO mention
some or the qualities which endeared her to those
She was of slight build with a fine blue eye
often ilumnated by a subtle perception OF rela-
tons and values. Her smile charming and her
manner sometimes distinguished. No one coming
into friendly contact with her could fail 10 per
ce1ve those nuances OF delicate and thorough
breeding indicative every possibility of advan-
cere in the expression OF thought and feeling She
possessed an orderly and tenacious memory
facllitY OF expression. and gifted a nguist
spea king Russian italian French aud C;erman
while having an idOmatic Of English quite
markable Her most interesting physical endow-
ment was her voice. II had the deep. clear sweet
Knowing the Countess Marie I did I can
readily understand that She would be altogether
she had loving heart and the conscience OF a
nemorv OF her sweet ynn l 3ha, Ss6a ba 5e
some friend OF hers IN this country should give
stay in America. MARY HARRIOTT NORRIS.
Bernardsvle, y. J., April o. 1907.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
Teen fra the -(bops.

smart thing for those who affect black and white
travelling clothes. 1t sells for $12.
No bon voyage gift is more welcome to the sea
traveller than fruit Among the novelty baskets
sent to the steamers are large oblong hampers
Of rough green straw tied up with odd green
rope cords and baskets Of the natural colored
straw decorated with wide red. white and blue
ribbons These, filed with the choicest OF fruits
come in three sizes and cost SIS, 500 and S25
Small round baskets Of oddly woven straw
with high handles are filled with assorted fruits
They cost 81 and upward.
Another basket is in green nickel, made TO.
represent a steamer. The boat proper holds the
fruit. and the smokestacks etc. are decorated
with flags and ribbon The price is S25. Smaller
and less elaborate boat shaped baskets can be
filed for from So to SO
Besides the fruit, many choice baskets contain
surprises. in the nature of small Jars OF guava,
jelly boxes Of chocolates jars Of ginger. candied
ginger and tiny cakes of maple sugar. The
prices of these vary according to the contents.
some baskets costing as much as 500.
Preserved or candied fruits make suitable bon
voyage gifts. These come IN email packages
for 50 and in larger and more elaborate ones
for $40.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
CONCERNING THE COUNTRY HOME.
rs Growth in Favor-Vexing Questions of
Hospitality.

IN the spring time the restless fancy Of young
ana Of old turns instinctively vacation-ward
fortunate is the man, woman or child who can
ronadeutly look forward 10 a long summer in
country home. and admitted almost as a national
ldeai is the longing for piece OF greensward with
a house upon it 10 call ones own. The increasinp
demand for a home in the country IS not confined
10 any one class Of people. nor is e any longer
significant OF humble mode OF nfe. In other da,,s
the dwelers ta cottages were presumably moor
Nowadays ,'e. a:d women OF every walk In life
are seeking '@4 2niet OF the country. where they
may live-ana work. II need be-in seclusion ~ >.
least, whore t1 may retire frequently from citv
life
prominent authority upon living conditions ana
present day tendencies said lately thar or,ta o,.
from the wholesome love OF fresh air and natural
scenery shown In the much-in-vogue return -
nature, the movement toward country ufa I. -,
doubtedly the symptom Of a revolt on the ,,sr4 %
many men and women against the t,1,ann,, % .N1 -
CITY nome WIN It's constantly vexng problems of
servants and entertaining u
Ihe country home. says this authority, Ehou,a d.
simple. restful and far as possible hume =, 80
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
AT KINDERGARTEN CONVENTION.
Interesting Public Meetings To Be Held This
Week in Manhattan

This week New York is to be invaded bv a borda
OF kindergarten teachers who viii come from far
and near TO attend the fourteenth annual conven-
tlon Of the International kindergarten Union They
will be the guests OF the Teachers College, Column
Ha University where most Of the meetings Will be
held, and OF local kindergarten organizations Com
H1ittees have been work for weeks making prep
arations, and long series OF public meetings has
been arranged and various social entertainments
provided
A meeting OF much interest 10 parents and all
who have any concern with the training OF the
young idea viii be held Thursday afternoon at
the Wadleigh High School Miss Fanniebelle cur
It's supervisor OF kindergartens in Brooklyn is to
give address The Organization Of Mothers
Clubs" and addresses on similar subjects will be
given by Miss virginia Graef, OF Boston; Mrs
Walter L. Heryey, OF New York, and Miss Annie
Laws. Of Cincinnati Music viii be furnished by
the Girls Glee Club Of the Wadleigh School
Another meeting OF general interest viii be the
mass meeting in Carnegie Hall Wednesday
evening, when addresses viii be made by Hamilton
Wright Mable, president of the New York Kinder
garten Association, THE Contribution Of the
KinderRarten 10 American Education" and Presi-
dent Taylor OF Vassar College. The Ministry
OF Education to Life.
On Wednesday the delegates will be entertained
at luncheon by the Teachers College. and on Fri
day evening a reception is to be given in their
honor al the Metropolitan Museum of Art
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
BALLOT REFORM QUESTION.
What Is Sought Is Something to Put Parties,
Candidates and Voters on Equal Footing.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Mr.. Bard IN lis reply to my statement few
days ago that Rhode Island had abandoned the
Massachusetts plan Of ballot asserts that "the
machine" brought about tho change as II this
We're Il sufficient condemnation OF It. How this
may be / do not know, butt IS certain that the
Massachusetts ballo. has been standing subject
OF complaint In Rhode Island since it's adop-
ton, which complaint has been repeatedly ex-
pressed. not only in the public prints. but In the
messages OF different Governors and in resolutions
Of political conventions.
Mr.. Bard's point OF view toward the Massachu-
sets ballot is that lit tests the intelligence OF the
voter" and that its merit largely consists In this
quality But. according to this theory. 1t would
seem that "the poor arrangement and printing OF
the Rhode Island form were even preferable to
The neat, simple and straightforward Massachu-
setts ballot which he Commends in contrast.
However this may be, the reform ballot" which
the New York legislators in search of, as l
understand IL. is not that shall put the care
fulness and Intelligence of the voter to a stronger
test tL3n tho one at present in use. but. Gov
"a simple form of ballot which Will put parties
equal footing" 1t is true that Governor Hughes
suggested a change from the party column in or
undoubtedly right, but whether the substitution
Of the MASSACHUSETTS, form would solve the prob
urged by Mr. Bard in its favor viz: that II would
require more care and intelligence than at present
to vote II correctly and that the effect would be
to increase the present proportion Of mistakes and
confusion.
Mr.. Bard IS correct in saying that in my COM
municatlon Jumped together the blank and de-
fectve Rhode Island votes, which l did to avoid
a complication Of figures in brief newspaper ar
ucle He Is also correct In stating that the blank
votes comprise much the larger Of the two classes
Whether he is also correct in his opinion that this
large proportion Of blank votes speaks In favor
the system on the ground that It implies "intell-
geuce and conscience IN the voters" and that "a
blank vote for any office does not in any sense
constitute defective vote, except from the point
Of view Of peanut politician" 1 viii not under
take to decide, though I doubt whether, in the
estimate Of a suffrage system. that view Will be
generally accepted.
Mr.. Bard says: Ballot conditions In Rhode
Island are too primitive to be of value in making
fair deductions concerning defective ballots OF
Assuming this to be so. 1t unfortunate that the
State Of MaSsa chusetts whose suffrage system has
been IN operation for some sixteen years makes
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29

Spreading lines, for the fact remains that the ideal
country nome is something like the tailor rneaA
soNh-lhe more simple, the more expensive. Not
Mlulslancing a great deal OF purely sentimental
soeaIzation which is lavished on oldtime houses
because they are old. II IS matter Of fact thar a
aaiee measure Of the beauty OF ancient buildings Is
ahat which is bestowed upon them by the hand OF
une' In other words. one OF the vital secrets OF
ouAci7g is the choice Of materials which shall not
oeteFaorAie but be enhanced in appearance by the
wear and tear OF time. Age. II II does not gener-
ousiy transhgUTe what Il touches only serves to
make the ugly uglier. 1t is not sufficient that the
material OF which home is built win just survive
With that mysterious sympathy which the master
hand quickens even IL inaniInate things
To womankind in particular questions OF hospi-
often assume the consequence Of vexatons Of coun-
where 70 take or build a country home should
1airly make their minds how far they are really
uesirous Of Isolation and freedom from the de-
nands OF social life II quiet and retirement are
the main objects Of retreat into the country they
must avoid main highways and the easy access OF
stations. which invite surprise visits from thought
@ Sle @oltlculty OF getting away from other people
sLoWs constantly.
For persons content with their own or each
6lhers society and not wanting quick frequent
communication with the outside world there may
- supreme advantages IN remote country spot.
~ me other hand. the question OF provisions and
nafKet supplies IN general, unless farming and
esIoenlng IS carried on. must be considered; also
ne matter Of personal service likely 10 be required
IRON neghbors and facilities for meeting and en-
AetlAliing visitors whom one really wishes 10 see
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29

no such classified reports of the votes at IT'S state
elections, is done in Rhode Island and Connecti-
cut and in other states. whereby the operation Of
that system might be clearly known from official
figures rather than guessed at from individual
impressions. 1t is certain that II has not always
given that entire satisfaction at home which is
now expressed with II by its most enthusiastic ad-
vocates and 1t is also certain that AZ least one
other state than Rhode Island, viz California, has
abandoned IT,
Allow me to add. in conclusion, that am a dis
interested participant in this discussion, since
am convinced that neither the party column plan
nor the Massachusetts plan will bring relief from
the evils complained of In New York so long as the
blanket ballot. which is the basis Of both IS per
sisted in. HENRY I. BLAKE.
New Haven. April q, 1907
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
GRANT AND ROOSEVELT.
Similarity of Criticism Of Both in Regard to
Third Term.
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Mr.. Jesse r. Grant. of the late Presi-
dent accuses President Roosevelt Of being "only
too glad to accept a third term" His own father
was also accused of that crime, fault, If such it
be. General Frank Blair predicted that he could
never be got out of the White House. except feet
foremost Unlike Roosevelt, he never refused TO
be a candidate for third term. On the contrary,
he allowed hts friends and followers to fight to the
last ditch for him at the Republican convention Of
1850, when Garfield finally nominated
The younger Grant must, in preparing his cen
sures for Roosevelt, have dug up the partisan
oalumnies uttered against his father He. too. was
accused of surrounding himself with all the
ponp and circumstance of regal court" and OF
'arrogating to himself the right 70 dominate and
influence the judiciary and legislative branches
Grants son must have been reading some OF the
debates and discussions over his fathers attempt
10 annex Santo Domingo; and his packing the Su-
preme Court In order TO the legal tender
decisions. II is very unhlial in him thus to recall
the assaults upon his father for the whiskey
frauds and other scandals OF his administration
in connection with Belknap Secretary of War and
Robeson, Secretary of the Navy, Colonel Babcock
and other friends and cronies.
"'Tyrant,' "usurper' and vulgar despot" were
only few OF the bad names showered upon him
Yet President Grant was a sincere patriot. loved
his country and tried to serve conscentiously and
honestly. EDWARD G. HOLDEN.
New York April 2s. 1907.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
PERSONAL

Ma. r. s. woodruff, Mrs. ". p. Tuttle. Mrs.
". l. Allen ana Mrs Fitch all OF the New Haven
1ranehes are az Atlantic City. Governor Wooorur
End his party VIII 5oint them later on their way
back from Jamestown Mrs. A S. May presloent
q The Bridgeport Conn branch, is happily reeov
nae gone London, and VIII remain seroSo @ sey-
90 moths. The Misses Presby, OF 9aanhatIalA'
VI spend two months IN England.
Ms Gardner Cook Whiting announces tng pa-s1 -I
rage % her daughter Eleanor 20 Clement ENS1an
q Monday April 90 az Miles City, Mont; SEs =.
t%aan was q faithful T. s. s. msmber @ Nanle II ~
A22haGiaa. ard she has promised 20 inSssase -
fnnEhine work among her new fTlenos n tne sast
cohOo6 % her ranch home. IA the great teo.s o,s
e-n state. That al good fortune ana sunny Gays
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
SERMONS REOTESTED
PEOPLES INSTITUTE OPERAS.
Il Pagliacci" and "Cavalleria" to Be Given
Tomorrow Evening by Club A.

The entertainment 90 be given bv tho Peonle,s
Institute Club A at Carnegie Iyceum tomorrow
evening promises 10 be great success. Two operas
viii be presented. Il Pagliacci" and ..CavaIlaria
Rustcana," and Mr.. Salvatori. Of the METROPOLITAN
opera House. VIII be the conductor. The musicians
are members ol the orchestra Of tho Manhattan
ORSra Rouse ana some of e41sS chorus from there
The roles OF Media, In Il Pagliacci and Santn97o'
IN 'Cayalleria Rlsticana," vii be sung by Miss
oiVe Cirtch and Mrs Frances Motley, respectively
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
TO HELP CRIPPLED G1Rr.

., ouhsh1ne member who has been contributing
~ week for the carfare and luncheon of a desti-
crippled girl who is being taught to be self
S.'s ppoi ing at trade school, has been obliged TO
SSiiscontnue her contribution VIII not some other
The 4eosF or this society take up the burden
enc @ slti IS showing aptitude and persever-
ence, ana IS wen worth encomragtng
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29

A nrn well known for fits smart leather goods
has among its spring display some interesting
novelties For instance, a dark blue leather desk
with appointments has been designed for a room
with tan furnishings. Then there are large work
baskets or boxes for sos. made Of tan wicker
finished with the rich blue leather and com
pletely filed and ready for the hurried stitch
Of guest or hostess
A portfolio which has all the necessary writ
ing equipment and can be carried 10 the lawn
or veranda comes In blue leather. Waste bas-
l,ets too. are made entirely OF blue leather, and
sell for $40 each
Anotber exclusive shop offers for $50 smart
LOCKING light weight trunk OF black leather.
tr,mned with rawhide and brass, with a lining
80 ,,nbleached muslin, striped in blue. and with
Saf shoe and tray compartments conveniently
arranged.
A combination hat and shoe trunk holds six
tets and fourteen pairs OF shoes. The shoe sec
.,,s ore heavily padded 10 avoid scratching.
TO- rrices range from SIS upward.
A bag OF pigskiD lined throughout with bright
rad leather is made with a crush bottom so
.ba. II can be laid perfectly fiat for packing.
Tho price is SlS
The hand travelling bag OF enamel calf is the
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
ANSWER TO ENIGMA

The answer to the Biblical enigma is Ezekiel.
UIe major prophet Correct answers were given by
na!oF Henry NJ Calvert and E H. II, Of Brook
Passsicc! c!SS IherriGk, Of Long Island; c. e. O., Of
Misc mss M. B. Stryker Rhinebeck n ~ .
Rocbesterr nSry Phayre. of Manhattan: c L. B..
c. r. r. -; Al T. 5. S. member Albany, and
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
CONTRIRIr1nNS

Two express boxes received from r. H.. of STAN
ioro Conn., contained magazines, artists studies
a. ana tancy articles; novels came from Red nm
n n, A.; ecTapbooks. from "A FRIEND: two boxes %
SgoS ..iu unnIlshed work. from Miss Lockwood of
Sea 41I box Of fragrant arbutus from Mrs
OeO1se Olckerson. OF Shelter gsland; photographs
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29

@ Mss hankin' Of Newburg. viii respond gem
erously to the request for reading and souvenir
ior Miss Dow. of Cabot. Vt; Miss Lewis. Of
shine n Y. will contribute bulbs for sun
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
FOR ANNUAL LUNCHEON.

Requests for tables for the annual T. S. s.
luncheon at the Hotel Astor on Nay 10 coming
N rapidly and the seating OF guests will be in the
order ~ the letters received. All names should
reach the general office by May II. that they may
be printed the table oiagrans, and thus AVOID
confusion IN finding seats. Mrs r. A Benedict,
g Crawford, n J.. has been appointed chairman
"a The table committee.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
\ "a A5ER[H3lIU
KSgHSBSEHHSHS
tS1iO@HEB4fY

Unless men and women make a conscience, a
religion OF saving and sparing something OF them
selres, especially for home life and homo con-
sumption II must follow that home will often be
merely sort OF refuge for US 10 creep into when
We are used up and irritable.-Mrs Stowe
New-York tribune., 1907-04-29
NHasszgs zR
Store Closes at $50 p. vi.
Music Section-Auditorium Organ-11 and 2:50
Custom Tailoring

Asst week brought many faces into Custom Tailoring
l. This organization grows the knowledge OF tssnusa
service spreads.
gentleman his first Wanannake custom
that before has ne worn cloth
we'll his unusual figure the lines OF the taor t
shade of the fabric And ne took
advice on all of these points
individual the hgass tailor
them and which work that little this
Wanamaker service and emphasizes ITS un
/ particular
Coat Suits winning especial favor
right Made at SIS and upwards
Aain hoorN New
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