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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
THOSE FURTIVE oPERAGoERs.

TIC the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: l read with much interest in the
Sunday issue of your paper an item relative
10 two young men who were arrested on a
charge of trying To see a performance OF
grand opera without having purchased
tickets
IL seems TO me that two young men who
were enough Interested IN grand opera TO
climb up four stories Oh fire escape and
then through window into the opera
house should have been presented with two
OF the best reserved seats In the house. in
stead of being arrested. l further believe
those boys deserve TO DO educated by some
person who Is in the philanthropsc class
KENDALL ID. v. PECK.
Syracuse. Nov. %. 1903.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
MR.. ROOSEVELT IN LoNDIANI
AL the Party in Excellent Health
Successful Hunt.

Londiani. British East Africa. Nov 20
Colonel Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt I'd
mund Heller and Leslie A Tarlton arrived
here to-day from Guas Inghisu plateau. All
are In splendid health. Colonel Roosevelt
expressed himself as delighted at again
meeting r. j. Cuninghame and others OF
the American party who awaited him here
The former President Is greatly eIated over
the success Of the hunt on the plateau.
Among the sights witnessed was a dis
play of lion killing with spears by Msnsi
warriors. The exhibition was thrilling
This evening the party will proceed TO
Moro, where they will be the guests OF
Lord Delamere on the latters ranch until
December 10. when they will go To Nairobf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
IN BEHALF OF MINERS.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: l have read columns In the daily
papers about the shocking disaster which
occurred in the coal NINE at Cherry, Ill
but strange as it would seem I have not
seen word about any provision ever hav-
ing been made I'm this or any other mine
for extinguishing fires when first dis
covered or providing food for miners in
case of such disasters.
IL would seem but a sensible and pru-
dent business matter for owners OF mines
10 provide chemical fire extinguishers for
immediate use when needed and but a
humane act for them to see that casks
Of water and supplies Of some kind Of
preserved food We're placed at different
parts of a mine for men TO use in case
OF accident. j. A ROYCE.
Brooklyn. Nov. %. 1909
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
People and Social Incidents

Springs. Va. this evening. They an n.
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Louis I. Lor.i,a,S
James L. Van Allen has concluded ii,
brief visit here
Mr.. and Mrs. III. Casirnir ds Rhan had a.
cided TO remain until the end OF tas month
Mrs. French Vanderbilt and her ~,
William Fl. Vanderbilt. have gons to Ma,
York. preparatory 20 sailing for Europa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
cow ERTED.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: When YOU made your change IN
price and columns I wrote 10 protest
against it, 1t is but fair now that should
with equal candor let you know that you
have soundly converted me. I had not sup
posed The Tribune could be better than II
used TO be. But II IS.
]. ROMEYN DANFORTH.
New London. Conn. Nov. %. 1909.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
AWARD OF THE copLEY MEDAL

London. Nov. S.-Ameassador Raid re-
csived to-day. on behalf Of @. W. HiIl. the
Copisy medal. awarded by the Royal So
ciety TO the astronomer and author OF Yves,
Nyack. n. y, In recognition OF his work
IN mathematical astronomy. The Copley
medal Is the most highly priced OF the
several awards made periodically bv the
Royal Society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
Nfm-nurk Gribn11e.
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER !. 1909.

This newspaper IS OICHod and pub
iShed bp The Tribune Association, a
Retc York corporation; Office and prir-
ciPol place OF business, Tribune Build
fng. No. 154 Nassau street. Neic York /:
Ogden Mills. president Henry W.
Sdckcff. secretary: James If. Barrett.
TrcGsErCr. The address Of fhe officers Is
The Office Of this newspaper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
p. r. r. 4 GAME PROTECTOR.

From The Philadelphia Record.
The locust groves planted on abandoned
ground by the Pennsylvania Railroad In
this state have turned out TO be great
places for preserving rabbits for the next
years crop The thiekets are too jsggy
for pot hunters 20 shoot them In the
small trees end refuse 20 leave their re-
treat 10 be shot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
MR.. eoWolrcH's APPOINTMENT

Manila. Nov. So.-Edward Bowditch. a
former football player Of Harvar. was
appointed to-day private secretary TO
Governor General Forbes. lie had been
acting In similar capacity for the Gov
ernors predecessor for several months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
FORTUNE FOR MINERS HEIRS.

Paris, Nov. S.-A dispatch from Havre
says that Marie Mailet. an aged cook. has
died. leaving to her heirs great fortune
which hsa been lsfs to her by . hrethsr.
. CauferniA "Testy-nines.s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT.

tBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune.I
Newport. Nov. S0.-Mr. and Mrs. r Ifv-
ingston Beeckman returned from Ho,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

By the death OF Charles Stewart Smith
the city loses a valuable citizen. He
was a successful merchant who took an
unself1sh interest In public affairs He
exhibited his civic spirit in many ways
His name is associated with repeated
efforts to give the city a non-partisan
administration and with the develop
msnt OF rapid transit In New York through
the conception and realization OF the
subway. Few men have remained volun-
teers I'm the cause of civic improvement
as long as did Mr.. Smith, who kept UP
his interest and activity practically TO
the end OF his days
The reduction in telephone rates be-
tween the city and numerous suburban
towns is not large. but the public will
be reasonably grateful for small favors.
The German Emperor. in his address
TO the Reichstag. speaks OF the main
tenance of the Triple Alliance as con-
fidently as though there had not in the
last year been a thousand rumors Of
Italy's impending withdrawal II may
be that the Emperor knows more about
IL than the rumormOngers.
Now that Alabama has gone wet. Mr..
Bryan may cast about for a new para
mount issue.
Professor Parker. a member of the
Mount Mckinley expedition of 1906, has
gwen explicitly his reasons for believing
that DR.. Cook did not reach the Alas
kan peak. He says that DIR. Cook was
not an experienced mountain climber,
yet got rid of his most serviceable COM
Tanions. Though telling Professor Parker
and others. after the failure in the
summer of 1906, that hunting and a
little study of glaciers were the only OBJ
jects in view I'm remaining a few weeks
longer. DR.. Cook sent telegram to Mr..
Bridgman distinctly indicating another
purpose. DIR. Cook was 5000 feet lower
down when he pretended to discover the
route which made success possible than
when ne had previously studied the peak
with glasses. One of his photographs.
purporting 20 show the summit of Mount
Mckinley, included another mountain of
the same height. A photograph in his
book. labelled "a shoulder OF Mount Nc
Kinley. 5000 feet high" striklngly re-
sembled one designated the top of the
continent" He speaks of sky scraped
granite blocks at the top of the peak"
while other witnesses declare that there
is ice there instead. Though he says in
his book that he determined his eleva-
ton $3.50 feep at the summit with
barometer. Professor Parker says that in
strument had been graduated to read
to a height Of only $1,000 feet. 1t is to
be regretted that Professor Parker did
not speak as plainly before as he does
now. His statements have close bear
ing on DR.. Cooks polar story.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
RoBBiNG THE POOR DOG.

From The Schenectady Union.
A Texas man says he will pay good
price for feas. Our condemnation cannot
be too severe for one who would rob a poor
dog o: his best friends. David Harum tells
US that "neas is good for a dog: thew
keep him from worrying ABOUT being a
dog. And We quite agree with David
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

What? Mrs. OLeary's COW didn't start
the Chicago fire by kicking over a lamp?
Go to! Pretty soon somebody will be
denying that Columbus made an egg
stand on end. or that Newton saw an
apple fall. or that Franklin went kite
flying in a thunderstorm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
MAINE TO THE FORE AGAIN

From The Kennebec Journal
A giant lobster. weighing seventies.
pounds and measuring thirty inches X,
length. Is attracting attention In CAAa - -
In the property Of Henry = Eaton. -
Utl have Il mounted ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
SAME HERE. IN SPOTS.

From The Philadelphia Inquirer
western papers commiser2te with "a man
who has been in prison twenty-seven years
ana mas never seen a trolley car. III the
DEAL s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

The temperance of the Red Cross
Christmas and New Years stamps to-
day will be welcomed by the benevo-
lently disposed. but II will be well. in
order TO avoid some trouble which oc-
CURED last year. for all purchasers and
users to remember that they are not
good for postage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

Controller Metz says he knew what he
was doing when he voted for the judicial
salary increase. How did that happen 4?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

ton. which In time win have charge OF
public affairs. should DO better prepared TOR
the work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. stephen H. DIN have a.
rived in town from their place az Rhine
beck for the winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

Mrs. Clarence H Mackay has issued IN
vitations for dinner at her house. IA
Madison avenue, on December g for Miss
Dorothy Hyde, who IS one OF the debu-
tantes OF the season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
THE GLOOMY DAY.

THE GLOOMY DAT.
When the weather's gloomy.
That's the time L smile,
That's the time you'll find q grin
Really wuth yer while;
That's the time Z sing song.
Shake yer heels an dance:
When tn weather's gloomy.
Give Old joy chance
When tn rains a-falling.
That's tn time Z laugh.
Put a cheerful record on
Yer wheezy phonograph.
Then tune up yer fiddle,
Resin up yer bow,
Shove tn table tc tho wall
An dance away yer Woe
When tn weather's gloomy.
That's tn time Z sing. -
That's tn time Z prove yer faitn
Is livin' thing;
That's tn time Z whistle.
That's tn time to shout
Open up yer heart an let
Laughter bubble out
When the sun is shinin'
Any one kin grin.
All the world Is cheerfn
The one who's goin' Z WIN
But tn cheer that really
Does some good. i nnd,
Is tn cheer that's given
Fer tn brother way behino-
When tn weather. gloomy.
An tn world looks sad. Z! q
Put yer old umbrella up,
An sing a song that's slac.
Travel down tn highways.
Journey mile an mile.
Answerin' the raindrops
With a CHEEKY smile
A chair OF Christian archaeology mas oeen
established In the University or Rome oy
direction o. the Minister OF Education. ana
Professor Marucci has been appointed as
tie erst occunant ''Nfarucci whose entry
into the faculty has created much excite
ment in church circles. Is known as the
best Informed archeologtst of the Vati-
can" says Figaro" land the only sur
viving pupil OF Rossi. who made the cata-
combs a life study"
who Is the blindfolded party with the
pair OF scales?" asked the stranger In the
art gallery.
That represents Justice"
"Oh! I thought IL was sugar Weigher.
Star.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

Deoutantes who viii be presented 20 So
ciety to-day include Miss Eleanor Burrin.
for whom her mother Mrs. Edward Liv-
ingston Burrill. will give a reception at her
home IN West 4sth street. and Miss Eliza
beth Love Goodwin, for whom her aunt.
Mrs Frederick y. Goddard. has recep-
ton at her home. IN Lexington avenue. To-
night Mrs ARENAS H Holmes has a tbs
atre party. followed by a supper az Sher-
rvs, for Miss Hilda Holmes. and Mrs. J. F.
Aoysius Clark will entertain a party o.
luncheon at Sherry's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

Debutantss mustered IN force last MIN,
at Sherry's for the first dance OF TIA -
son OF the Junior Cotillon. The Ku..,.
were received By Mrs. Henry A Aisxan-
der. Mrs. Henry C.. Emmett. Mrs. Franc,.
vinton Greene and Mrs. Archibald Roger,
The large ballroom was used for N.
dancing. and the cotiIIon. which took ulac.
before supper. was led by Stowe Phslp,
with Miss Eleanor Burrill for his partner
Many dinners were given IN cOnnec,,o,
with the dance. 20 which tho hostes,.,
afterward took on their guests. Those an
pertaining were Mrs. Lindley Hoffman
Chaplin. Mrs. Henry c. Emmett. Mrs Georx.
Cobb Wilde. Mrs. James Terry Gardsnar
and Mrs. Woodbury. G. Iangfon. who haa
given a reception In tho afternoon ror
her daughter. Miss Helen Montgoruerv
Langdon- The cotillon began about Il
O'Clock. and there was only one favor
figure. the souvenirs for which were small
Louis XVI mirrors for the z1rls Will,
their partners received photograph frarnsz
10 correspond Supper was served IN III,
small ballroom. and sfterward there wa
general dancing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

Mrs. Charles AstOr Brfsted and her
daughters sailed yesterday on board tbs
Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm for Europe.
where they will be Joined IN January by
Mr.. Bristed. with whom they Will proceed
on a tour IN the Orient.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Duncan Lsvsrica
announce tho engagement OF their dauyh-
ter. Miss Mathilde @. Levertch. % John
Moore Perry. who was graduated from
Princeton four years ago. and Is a son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. oliver III. Perry Mrs Lew
erich was Miss Fannie Floyd Jones' and
one OF her daughters Is marrisd TO John
L Riker. "a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

Miss MadeIeine Harrison. daughter o.
Mrs William Henry Harrison was marr.d
yesterday afternoon at the home OF hs-
mother. IN East 3sth street. 10 William
Allston Graham Only relatives and a few
intimate friends were present at the cers-
mony. which was performed by Monsigno-
Lavele. rector OF 81. Patrtck's Cathedral
The bride, who was given away BY her
cousin. T. Chesley Richardson. tr. was IN
gown OF white satin trimmed with point
lace. and wore point lace veil which be-
longed 20 her grandmother. Mrs. Peter c.
Baker. She had no attendants. Cornell 8
Hawley was Mr.. Graham's best man. On
their return from their honeymoon Mr. and
Mrs. Graham will make their homs az No
us East s1st street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

Mrs. Frederick @. Bourne savs a r.ceu-
ton IN the ladies' annex OF the Metropolitan
Club yesterday to INTRODUCES her daughter.
Miss Marjorie Bourne In the receiving
party were Mrs Arson ". Hard. r. Miss
Bessie Yoakum. Miss Murtel Kelley and
Miss E Rosalind Romeyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

Miss Helen Montgomery Lansdon. a
at-granddaughter OF the original
John Jacob Astor. and also OF Judge Wood
bury Langdon. whose brother. John Lang
don. was Governor OF New Hampshirs IN
Colonial days. was presented 70 society
yesterday afternoon at a reception given
by her mother. Mrs. Woodbury. G. Lang
don, at her home, IN Fifth avenus. Assist
ing IN receiving were the debutants's sis
ter, Miss Sophie e Langdon; Miss Cath
crime L. Hamersley. Miss Isabel Hoyt
Miss Margaret Lynch suckley. Miss Char
lotte Leroy Glover. Miss Janet T. Mont
gomery and Miss Emily T. Montague OF
Virginia The reception was followed BY a
dinner. the party afterward going on TO
the Junior Cotillon. The additional guests
invited were Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Gala
tin. Mr. and Mrs. Charles d. Stickney
Mr.. and Mira Hamilton Fish Kean. Mr.
and Mrs. c. O'D. Iselin, Mr. and Mrs
William z. Iselin. Mr.. and Mrs. Byam
K Stevens. Mr. and Mrs William e Glyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chalmers Wood. Mr. and
Mrs. John lines Kane, DR.. and Mrs. George
y. Miller. Mrs John G. Floyd. Miss Mont
gomery. Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton Fairrax
Miss Fairfax. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis G. Nor
rts. DIR. and Mrs. Mstcalf Thomas and
will give a dance for her daughter az her
home on December IT. The cotiIlon will
be led by Alexander NJ Hadden
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

The reduction in telephone rates be-
tween the city and numerous suburban
towns is not large. but the public will
be reasonably grateful for small favors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-01

Now that Alabama has gone wet. Mr..
Bryan may cast about for a new para
mount issue.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-17
Mr.. GALLAHER's REMOVAL.

The reasons which Mayor Mcclellan gives
for his removal of Commissioner Gallaher are
not particularly impressive, while the proml-
uence of Alderman Little Tim Sullivan in
the case is The Commissioners of Accounts
appear TO have been guilty of the indlscreuon
of Investigating a charge against one OF the
most important men in Tammany Hall, and OF
not finding evidence that the charge was true
The Mayor deserves the credit for having made
the Commissioners Of Accounts a really useful
element in the administration Of the city. bur
there can he little doubt that he has found
their efficiency at times inconvenlent. More
than one of their reports has never been made
public. and there have been hints of invesuSa-
tons that have been called off, Mr.. Gallaher
appears from the Mayors complaint TO have
been extremely jealous In his Investigations.
and his zeal became intolerable when it failed
TO respect so great a man as Mr.. Sullivan
Mr.. GaIlaher's removal suggests in some of
its circumstances that of Corporation Counsel
Ellison Mr. Ellison was one of the Mayors
most useful subordnates. but his Intimacy with
the Mayor impressed him with the idea that
Mr. Mcclellan was a very good Tammany man
at heart and he set out 10 make that discovery
known to Tammany and TO the city at large.
The process cost him his head.
Mr.. GaIaher came 10 grief from being i'm
pressed with only the other side of the Mayors
character To him the Mayor was the friend of.
good government firmly insisting upon eff
cheney in office and tolerating graft and loose
methods nowhere and from nobody And Mr..
GaIlaher. with his noble Roman conception Of
the Mayor has proved as much of a thorn in
his flesh as did Mr.. Ellison with the opposite
notion But these two subordinates have had
no more trouble in placing the Mayor than the
public has had At times it regards him
out-and-out Tammany man, and at times it
thinks he has broken completely with the Tam
many traditions. Just when he seems nearest
Tammany or nearest anti-Tammany he always
repents and retreats. He Is forever hesitating
between the two. The head of Mr.. Ellison
marks the distance he will go in one direction.
The head of Mr.. Gallaher marks his limit in
the other
New-York tribune., 1909-05-17
IN THE MATTER or HOLIDAYS.


So far the number of holidays has not grown
10 such an extent as TO be specially burdensome.
It is still possible for the man Of fairly strong
constitution 70 enjoy himself on all the days set
apart for rest and recuperation and return TO
work on the following days little the worse for
his experience. There IS danger, Of course on
the first day Of the new year, that the tempta-
ton to break one or more of the resolutions
sworn 10 at midnight may prove too strong 10 be
resisted. on Memorial Day it may be possible
for the athletic games played in honor of the
departed soldiers of a former generation 10 re-
suit in overheatng and pneumonia, but most
persons manage to escape it. The Fourth OF
July probably Will pass by without any injury
more serious than lacerated throats, ear drums
and fingers, and most persons save themselves
wakeful hours later in the week by not try
ing to march from one end of the city 10 the
other on Labor Day. Columbus Day is still new
and has developed no dangers which the wary
viii find il impossible to escape. and the citizen
who votes early In q quiet neighbOrhOod and
refuses to stir from the house after 8 in the
evening of Election Day, depending on the morn
ing papers for the results is sure TO escape in
jury. Medical skill almost invariably relieves
Thanksgiving Day diners Of pains within twen-
ty-four hours. and Of course the effects of
Christmas are felt more generally In the pocket
than elsewhere
Up to date, therefore there is no occasion for
alarm over the holidays. Injured as are to
summer vacations. equal number Of holidays
distributed through the year will generally prove
harmless Naturally, in this as in other cases
the question resolves itself into that of the sur
vval of the fittest. but there is no law COM
pelling individuals who prefer to work on days
set apart for rest-that is, for Incorporate ex-
ertiOn or indulgence in one form or another-to
foreswear and desert their customary duties so
long as in the performance of those duties they
do not interfere with the rights of the general
public to pursue liberty and happiness through
the devious ways which liberty and happiness
seek in order to avoid capture But with the
recent recognition accorded TO the Italan-Amer-
lean, whose patron saint is that loyal patriot
and great statesman, Senator Sullivan, there
will naturally arise demands from the Ger
man-Amercans the Irish-Americans the Afro
Americans and innumerable other varieties OF
Americans for days which they can enjoy
In view Of these possibilities it is we'll to call
attention to the proposal of the Russian Council
of the Empire to reduce the number OF public
holidays In that unfortunate country from nine
ty-one TO sixty-three- This body figures that
these holidays cost the nation a little matter of
one billion dollars year and that the people
would be better off with the money than with
the holidays. Just how the people are expected
10 survive such a reckless amputation of off
days is not disclosed but it is to be expected
that emigration figures win show a great exodus
Of disgusted citizens from the domains of the
Gar.