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New-York tribune., 1908-01-19
."SI-pERN4N" ~ RTSINESN.

That favorite son of the philosopher
Njetzscbe's brain, the "Superman,' is a most
entertaining and agreeable gentleman when you
meet him in the world of imagination. His
habit of rising superior To- ali dictates Of ira
ditional morality in order TO gain his own SUI
neriOr ends thrills one i'll much the same man
ner as do the performances Of the daredevil who
loops the loop" at Coney Island. Wild flights,
disregard of natural laws and social mandates,
outbursts of sheer individual power, are entranc-
Ing in the world of pure thought But when
''Superman' dons a business suit, jumps into
his motor car and goes down to occupy the
presidential seat of a rich national bank his
ponularity wanes with the chilly Suddenness Of
a tronical twilight Mr.. John X. Walsh, of
Chicago, discovered this sombre truth too late
when he heard Il jury declare him guilty on
fifty-four counts, Of misappropriating the funds
of the defrnct Chicago National Bank, over
whose unhappy destiny he had presided down to
the deathbed scene. This verdict was in untech-
nicaI language, an effective repr0of for super
mannisb" methods of financiering The jury is
reported to have found that Mr.. Walsh rose su-
perior to the conventional dictates of the com
mon herd" of bankers and depositors in several
ways anv one of which would have earned him
the title of "Superman' 1t is held proved, for
instance that as president of the Chicago Ma
tional Bank he lent about S160000O0 on hcti-
tious and insu1ficently secured notes 10 score
of speculative enterprises under his control
Conventional morality is opposed TO multiple
personality; it doesn't like to hare John Smith,
the bank president, lend depos, to his after
eoo John Smith, the speculatOr. But super
manniSh" ethics encourage to be as many
different psychic entities is profitable. Again,
the trial disclosed the fact that many of these
notes were signed by Mr.. Nalshs employees ::
as natural corollary TO this the directors Of the
ruined bank were not consulted abou. the loans,
Plain Man being notoriousy Incapable Of appre
eiating 'Supermans" supermoral performances.
Although we rejoice to find the jury refusing
TO let the ordinary bank depositor play the part
of under dog to "Superman," we cen find some
srrnDathv for Mr. Walsh. He is probably a
victim of the "Superman' philosophy of finance,
a doctrine which has been made all too easy
Of belief and practice by the happy -go-lucky
WAYS of some bank directors. The confession Of
the directors of the Chicago National Bank that
they knew nothing about the nature of loans
made by Mr.. Walsh, aegregating millions of
dollars, does not exonerate the convicted bank
president, but it does prove that American busi-
ness methods have made grossly improper ma
nipulatons SO easy and natural that they have
seemed TO many to be justified by common con-
sent In driving 'SuperInan' out of business
back into the realm of poetry (where panics
and tragedy are always delightful) it will
prove as etiicacious to teach directors little
common morality as TO Jail few great bank
wreckers who have assumed only as much free
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19
RENOVALS AND REFLECTIONS.

The resolution concerning the reelection Of
removed city official which was adopted last
week by the directors Of the Merchants Asso-
ciation is strongly commended, so far as it goes,
TO common sense and is doubtless in accord
with the spirit and intent, if not with the actual
letter, of the existing law. It urges that an
amendment should be made TO the city charter
providing that any person WHO is removed from
the office of Borough President shall be ineligible
TO reelection to that place during the remain
der Of the term for which he was originally
elected.
The melting cause Of this resolution was no
doubt the reelection of Mr.. Ahearn after his
removal for cause by the Governor, an episode
which has already been amply discussed and
concerning which assume all citizens having
due regard for decency of procedure have
already formed positive opinions In terms the
resolution applies only to similar cases, since
the Office Of Borough President is exclusively
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
GFrom The Tribune Bureau.l


washington Jan. 1S.-The President to-day rs-
ceiyed invitations attend the 125th anniversary
Of Dickinson College next June and the cohNeI-
ton of the National Association OF CORRECTION ana
Charities to be held in Richmond next May Inc
first invitation was extended by Dr. George Eu-
ward Reel, president of Dickinson College ana tfle
other by Thomas NJ. Mulry, president OF the Erni-
grant Industrial Savings Bank, of New YORK Ihe
President was forced to decline both
Charles B. Warren, president of the Michigan
Sugar Cumpany; Philip Mcmillan and r. d. STAR
of Detroit, were presented to the President oS
Senator Smith.
The President his decided to appoint a board Oh
five scientists from the leading universities as ar
bfters In disputes between the ASricultural De
partnent and manufacturers over the pure foou
law. He Informed Representatives Needhanl' Smtl
and HAYES OF California that ne already had VIII
ten to some of the larger universities Tor adVice III
this matter
Other callers Senators Dolilver' Brown 'iiu
RurLett: Representatives Broadhead, Sparkihah'
Needham Hayes and Smith, of California Ch'iiie9
III Treat United States Treasurer; AdJutaht Gen
eraI Thrift of iowa; Hunter Sharp. James 1: MT
Clearv Assistant Postmaster General: Generai do-
ratio c. King and DR.. W. A HunsberSer-
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

international conference Of American students
will be held at Montevideo, the Uruguayan cap
ital, at which representatives of the student
bodies of colleges and universities from all
american countries will discuss some nfteeh
topics. only one of them relating to athieties
tie fourteen others dealing with such mat
ters as state and private universities, e&anilha-
tions, electives uniformity of courses ana ue
grees and student participation IN university
administration. Decidedly a surprising con-
c,o,-a for t,e canitaI Of a country which is terra
incoopjtn to most Americans outside of geo
graphical societies.
Our southern neighbors are we'll worth gel
ting better acquainted with. partly for their own
intrinsic value and partly to save ourselves the
reproach of knowing so much less OF the worid
than the world knows of US
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
rrror, The Tribune Bureau.1


Washington Jan. 1S.-The Austro-dungarlan All
hassador and Baroness Hengeimuller will observe a
short period of mourning for Archduke Ferdlnaho'
and will not resume their regular Saturday receP-
tions until next month.
Miss Ashton who has been the guest for several
weeks of her brother-in-law and sister. the AM
bassador from Great Britain and Mrs. Bryce mas
gone to Boston for d short visit before sailing on
Thursday for England.
The Ambassador from Brazil and Mme Napuco
will give dinner party at the embassy Tomorrow
night.
The Secretary of State and Mrs. Root were tne
guests for whom the Minister from the Argentine
Republic and Sonora de Portela entertained at din
ner tonight To meet them were the AmoassadoF
from Brazil and Nine. Nabuco, the Ambassador
from Russia the Minister from Peru and Sonora
de Pardo the Minister from Colombia and Sonora
do Cortes the Minister from Uruguay and Sonora
de MeInian I.ainur, Sehor Don Ramon Pima, Min
lister from Spain; John Barrett. DIR. Alberto Pala-
clos Costa first secretary, and Senor Don Julian
Portela second secretary, of the Argentine Lega-
ton.
The Netherlands Minister and Nine. van SWIM
deren will leave Washington Monday for New
York and will sail Tuesday for three months
leave in Europe.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

snecified. That indicates the chief criticism
which we would make of it-nameiy, that 1t Is
potentially too narrow. It would be better 10
widen it's scope so that instead OF applying 10
SINGLE office II would call for the disquailhca-
tion for immediate reelection or reappolntmeht
of onv nerson removed for cause from any offce
IT NAV be that in the present order OF ahdlrs
tbare IS no probability, if even POSSIBILITY thaI
suoh = casa will arise in connection WIN amy
other. office. Yet there is no guarantee thlt one
NAV nor at some lime arise and 1t IS OBVIOUS
that q reelection or reappointment OF some other
discredited official might be as offensive as INA.
Of , borough president. The manifest intent oi
tho law of removal is TO displace an un1althIul
or inaficient Offcehoder for the remainder Oh his
torn, and to have him replaced by another. III
10 &C vet nv no means certain that the existing
Law, is not properly to be interpreted as requli-
ing that and as forbidding reelection. III tle
courts sho11Id Tins decide, 2Ld thus estaDish d
rannrol nrinciple TO that effect that would proo-
ohIr be the best settlement OF the matter.
otherwise the desirable thing would be TO revise
the law the charter or the constitution 80 do
unmstakabIy to effect that end
The Constitution of the United States pfoEiue'
for the disqualification of impeached ofnc1als ior
over holding any office under the United Statea'
Tho removal of an official for cause, after lrlai'
car+atnIv resembles impeachment sufficiently 10
carry with ii, ipSo fdct0, temporary disquailh
cation for that same place.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
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from The Tribune BurcauJ
Washington, Jan. 1s-Mr. and Mrs William r.
Draper had as guests at dinner tonight the AM
bassador from Austria Hungary and Baroness Hen
gelmuller Associate Justice Moody. the Secretary
of the Navy and Mrs. Metcalf the Belgian Minis
ter and Baroness Moncheur. Monsignor OConnell.
Senator Kean, Miss Kean. Rear Admiral and Mrs
Brownson. Captain and Mrs. Glover, Colonel and
Mrs. Symons NJ de Cartier, Mrs Ludlow. Mrs
Hope Slater. Miss Patten. Prince Koudachef. o.
the Russian Embassy. and Miss Cullen.
Mr. and Mrs George w. Vanderbilt entertained
a number of guests at dinner tonight They will
entertain dinner parties Tuesday and Wednesday
nights.
Brigadier General and Mrs. Duvan had dining
with them tonight Senator Du Pont. Senator and
Mrs. Briggs. Major General and Mrs Gillespie
Brigadier General and Mrs Sharpe Brisadier Cen
eral and Mrs. Edgery. Mrs A. E Bates and Mrs
Petit.
Lieutenant Gilbert J. Rowcr and Lieutenant
Commander Milton L. Reed gave a dinner on board
the Mayhower tonight, and a number OF dinner
parties were given by officers at the navy yard
preceding the dance. which was unusually large
one. and numerous late supper parties followed.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19
4 SIGN OF THE TINES.

Justice Ieyentritt's uttcranCes touching the
right of the Fifth Avenue Coach Company 10
bedaub it's comfortable vehicles with hlueohS
advertisements give hope OF fetter Things. "hiie
not technically conclusive. yesterdays decision
suggests that the Board or Aldermen VIII PROB
ably be sustained in whatever efforts 1t may
make to purge the Fifth avenue air OF It's pres
ent srperiuous local color The justice ruled
in part as follows:
There is not q scintilla OF evidence that any
common carrier anywhere enjoys the privilege
Of displavng on the outside of its vehicles signs
similar to those carried by the plaintiHs stages
or even approaching them in similarity The
ordinance is broad and bears equally upon an
public and quasi-pubiic corporations
The plaintiff was Incorporated TO use
the public streets for that specific purpose 1.-THE
carriage of passengersl. The leasing of the ex-
terror of its vehicles for advertising is an un-
authorized use Of the streets for a private pur-
pose. The Of the exterior of stages
is not stage use, 1t is not necessary TO the per-
f0rrnance of any corporate duty.
The fact that the plaintiff receives substan-
tial income from the advertising company is
without weight. The court will not approve an
unauthorized act merely because 1t is a source
Of profit to the Wrongdoer.
The only unhappy feature Of the entire de-
cisiOn is the justices assurance that:
Out of place dsagreeable and offensive
though they 1.-THE signs are. both to the civic
pride and aesthetic taste, and although the ten
dency of equity jurisprudence is to extend the
court jurisdiction 10 HlclUUe iulS bltudUOn, the
ultimate fact remains that authority now
exists which viii justify the legal conclusion
that the plaintiffs signs constitute a nuisance
1t is sign of the times. however. that JUS
tice LeventritC has not admitted the decision Of
the courts in the fight against the subway signs
as a precedent in favor of the coach company.
That decision based upon the fact that the
subway company following "a practically
universal custom Were public opinion not so
unequivocally and vigorously opposed to the
Fifth avenue nuisance, judge nightly safely
have regarded the coach signs as "a practically
universal custom for in most countries where
railway signs allowed omnibus signs abound.
Justice Leventritt's attitude indicates most
welcome disposition 10 discriminate against
genuine nusances just far as the law viii
allow. We are gratitied to- this progress OF
a reform which The Tribune long ago took
lead in advocating, and we hope that the courts
will go on to establish more fully rule whereby
any outraged citizen may successfully complain
against the paint pot anarchists who make day
hdeous with their spatterings
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19
SOCIAL PRECEDENT IN THE CAPITAL.
From The Baltimore Sun.


Washington dispatches record another violation
of social custom by President Roosevelt. On
Wednesday evening he actually attended recep-
ton at the home of the president This is the
second time the President has ignored the unwrit-
ten law" and il to be considered dreadful In
the national capital for the Chief Magistrate TO 10
such a reckless and unconventional thing. Perhaps
ii is revolutionary from the standpoint of social
precedent, but do not think the Presidents call
on the Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks is repre-
hansible Mr.. Roosevelt ought to be allowed rs
much freedom in social matters as lie desires. The
fact that of his predecessors attended recep
tions in private houses ought to operate
bar his enjoyment of the Nice-President's hosp-
tality. No administration binds another to its mill
tary, financial fiscal policies Why should there
be tyrannica precedents in social matters? The
Emperor of Germany accepts the hospitality of Il
subject. The King of Great Britain dimes with lords
and commoners in their own homes. Why should
President Roosevelt draw the line Vice President
Fairbanks?
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19
THE CABINET.
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rFrom The Tribune Bureau.l
washington Jan 1S-The Secretary OF war anu
Mrs Taft are entertaining the Secretarys brothei.
Charles P Taft who will be here until the hrSt VI
the week.
Invitations have been Issued by the secretary OK
the Navy and Mrs Metcah for february Il i'L
their annual dinner In honor OF the PresloeilI anu
Mrs Roosevelt Several prominent people viii
come from California to attend the dinner
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19
3veap11ork Daily Ga-ibsrsss:
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 1905.

This newspaper is 01caed aud published Ov
The Tribune Association. NeW York corpora
son: Office and principal place Of business, Trib-
rae Building, No. I5E Nassau street, Ae~ o'h' :
)gde,l Mills. president; Nathaniel TRffte' sec
tfaru and treasurer. The address Of INC OFT
prs is the office of this newspaper.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

Washington is supposed to be an aosoiu'e
stranger to the wiles and excitements OF tne
politicaI canvass Yet the itch to be candldate
for public honors must be strong there TOT We
ere told that there are no fewer than forty as
pirants ready to enter the primary which IS 10
choose two delegates TO the Republican Natlonai
Convention.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

"Tbe Denver Times" announces that recent
article in tho Sunday Tribune dealing humor-
ous1v with Denver and the Democratic conVen-
tion TO be held there next summer Is worth
s25 900 to the city. This leaves only $1S'ooo 10
be taken from the delegates when they arrive.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

In a recent letter Governor John A. Johnson
Of Minnesota said: II am very sincere ad-
'1nirer of Mr. Bryan's splendid personality ana
wonderful craftsmanship and ability But
THE World" is not exploiting this utterance as
another evidence of the Governors balanced
Judgment and eminent availability as Demo-
cratic Presidential candidate.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

And now the edict goes forth in ldano That
the Creeks whether bearing gifts or not are
objects OF distrust, and must go. Gracious' II
Is to be hoped that rule will not prevail mere,
If it should. where should we get our fruit anu
flowers and roasted chestnuts?
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

All experts agree that the terTors OF the
rush hour crushes on the brooklyn hIiuso
have been somewhat abated. 1he bFooAiSi
of the future promises TO show a nilder strain
oP ..rrsb hour, brafnstorm and belgerency.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

Major General Grant and the other officers or
the regular army. of the navy. OF the national
guard and of the Governors staff who have sc-
cepted invitations to the annual Charity Bah on
Tuesday February 4. the Waldorf-Astoria. viii
appear in full uniform, which VIII add touch CT
color the brilliancy OF the scene The ball, the
ffty-irst of the yearly series. is. as always. cor
the benefit Of the Nursery and 'Child's Hospital.
and boxes and tickets be obtained from Mrs
Alexander T. Van Nest No. 81 West 37th street;
from the Fifth Avenue Bank and at No % River
side Drive No p East sd street, No. / East 5stn
street and No. 1S West uth street.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

Miss Mabel Lenerts Jones. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dwight Arven Jones, was married yesterday
afternoon to Gustavus Calhoun Marshall in tbs
Brick Presbyterian Church, Fifth avenue and INA
street The wedding at o'clock and
followed by a reception in the home OF the brides
parents in West 51st street. The church was dec
grated with lilies. white roses and palms and tha
house with pink and white roses The brids
entered with her father. who gave her away She
white satin with lace and all OF her attend
also in white. wearing large white plcr-
ure hats and carrying bouquets of orchids She
had a maid of honor her sister, Miss Gladys
Dwight Jones. another sister. Mrs Irwin Hewlett
Cornell. and Mrs. David H. Taylor were her
irons of honor. and her bridesmaids were Mr.
Marshalrs sisters Miss Charlotte c. Marshall and
Miss Sarah Z. Marshall. Miss Eleanor Curran,
Miss Delight Dickinson. Miss Ruth Ashrore and
Miss Gertrude Easton- The bridegroom's brother.
S. Duncan Marshall jr.. his best man. and
Edward CIarkson Potter. the brides brotherlnlaw,
Irwin Hewlett Cornell: Lieutenant Nelson yulte.
Howard Jackson. Arthur ID. NJ. Cooley and Robert
B. Bartholomew served ushers- The ceremony
was performed by the PASTOR the Rev. Or. William
Z. Richards.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

Mrs Paul Leicester Ford, widow Of the novelist,
married to DR.. Linsiy R. Williams YESTERDAY
at noon at her home No, 12T East sd street Tha
bride who formerly Miss Grace Kidder. OF
Brooklyn. given away by her father. She wore
a princess gown Of pearl gray broadcicth. and had
only one attendant. Miss Lewis. who was dressed
in pale yellow Liberty silk. embroidered and COM
bined with white lace She wore large black hat
with black tuIIe bows. The ceremony per-
formed by Bishop Burgess and followed by
wedding breakfast The guests limited to
relatives and few intimate friends.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

Thursday evening has been selected by Mrs John
r. Drexel for the dinner dance which she is Civ
ing in her house in East SD street for her three
nieces. Miss Mary Astor Paul. daughter of the
late Mrs James w. Paul, j., who was Miss Fanny
Drexel; Miss Frances Fell. daughter of Mrs. Alex
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

Mrs. James A. Burden. jr., gave dinner last
evening at her home. in East eist street. II vaa
followed by informal dance. and this In turn ey
q buffet supper.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

Baron Tosti. who spent many years as Vice
Consul Of Italy in New York, who has since 1904
been Consul In Boston. and who has just been
promoted to the rank OF Consul General. sails
from here Thursday week for Rome with the
Baroness Tosti On leave OF absence before pro-
ceeding to the post to which he has been assigned
in Brazil.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-19

It is for Miss Emily Sloane the younger daugh-
ter of Henry T Sloane and sister of Mrs William
Earl Dodge, that her aunt, Mrs. William Douglas
Sloane is giving a dance on Friday at her house In
West SD street 1t will be large affair. and
among the guests will be of the members Of
the wedding party of the following Monday. Miss
Emily Sloane is one of the debutantes Of the sea-
son.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-08
I rcLSLA ZION FOR FARMERS
IS CHAMPIONED BY GRIGGS

regions valuable to the present own
ers and cultiVators of the land. but
they are used as guides by investors.
When man wants to purchase a
tract of property he can by consult
ing soil survey map ascertain what
crops should be planted on GER
tain fields, and from knowing the ma
ture of the soil he will know what
system of rotation of crops to follow
in order to secure the best results.
In accordance with this method no
risks are run, no losses encountered,
and financial success is assured.
Mr.. Griggs referred to the tobacco
industry being instituted in a por-
ton of his district, and most en-
phatically told the house of the need
of the department for cooperation in
the work. His efforts were to Sc
cure this appropriation for the benefit
of what he considers the noblest of
our citiZens-the men VINO toll in the
sunshine and the rain. in the heat
and in the cold, and who are indeed
and in truth American heroes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-04-08

,;rgton, April 6.-Last week
.bo agricultural appropriation
' p vas under consideration in the
Pr W." of representatives Judge j. M
0a ,sos of Georgia made a most ex-
rlsSs sneech in arguing the need
: .sa appropriation for the benefit
~. agricultural interests OF the
'Io His discourse was possibly
y Sa- most convincing in favor of fin the
Pc s.. n of the measure of any deliV-
F9 20 the gn course of his remarks he re-
IN M tue to the valuable services render
rf re, the HI soil survey bureau, pointing
BY yb unI importance of such work to
y t nnrTosperity of the nation as
e pI onf the individual farmer. his
hole s,o ans laid before the house that
se lor surveys of section OF coun-
I s 5t.alf fI enhanced the value OF the
lIS ty and that these maps showed
OpSt me different sections could pro
pat ~ tn' the greatest advantage. NOT
pee " 10 the maps showing what
ain 1,inds of soil exist in certain