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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-18
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.

From The Tribune Bureau.
Washington. May 17.-Afr. and Mrs. Reg
maid Vanderbilt. who were expected here
to-day to attend the Indian pow-wOy.- fin-
ner and dance at Hampton Farm, as the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Gibson,
were detained in New York by Mrs. Van
derbilts breaking her arm. A large party
of New York people who were to have
accompanied them but were prevented by
the accident, included Mr. and Mrs
Charles de L. OeIrichs. Mrs james Eustis.
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Sergeant, Seth
Sprague Horace Bevan. Paul J. Rainey.
Mr. and Mrs. James Deering and Horace
c. Stebbins.
Farm tonight by Mr. and Mrs Preston
Gibson was quite az indian "a the affair
could be made, and from the entrance 10
the estate. where a sign announced the
trail leading to Hampton Farm wigwam.
TO the great tepes on the lawn where sup
Fer. consisting OF Indian dishes served in
Indian style, was a feature of the enter
tai1meEt; to the war dance by real Indians.
and the costuming Of the host and hostess
and the guests, everything was suggestive
OF wild life on the frontier. The costumes
worn by Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson were o.
tanned from a reservation ard were as
elaborate as bead embroidery, feathers anG
war paint could make them: while among
their guests were ten Delaware Indian
warriors IN full war paint. who burned a
figure in effisy and gave a war dance
around the fire, accompanied by Indian
music on tribal instruments. Dancing par
ties were entertained in the farm house.
Among the hundred ana more guests who
went TO Hampton Farm by automobile and
in carria ges were the Secretary OF the
Navy and Mrs Meyer, the Misses Never,
Postmaster General Hitchcock. Brigadier
General and Mrs Clarence r. Edwards.
Mr. and Mrs. Larz Anderson. Representa-
tive Nicholas Longworth. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Won Sturnnl
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Wiley. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Merriam, Mr. and Mrs Edward ~
Mitchell, FiScount and ViScountess de
Sibour, Mr., and Mrs. Walter Andrews,
Representative Hamilton Fish. the Misses
Fish. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Lega-e Miss
Gvonne Townsend, Miss Katherine EIkiEs.
William Hit. Reginald HuidekCper, Fred
erick Huidekoper. Miss Marion Oliver. Miss
Marguerite Barbour, Miss Grace Bell, Mr.
Fortesque and Oden Horstmann.
Miss Margaret y. Brooks and Dr. Lucius
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HE LIKED "JlM THE PENMAN.'

TO the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Doubtless 1.-The critic is abroad
with his diverse opinions on the plays OF
to-day. However. I think Mr. Smith in
his letter published in Fridays Tribune
criticises "Jim the penman' from a de-
sire to knock the successful efforts of the
actors and TO express an opinion different
from public approval. Why not when peo-
pie are evidently satisfied with play let
them enjoy it as such. instead of kindly
reminding them that they are applauding
"a very cheap and worthless production ?
In regard 10 the manner I'm which Cap
tain Redwood fell off his chair as mot in
keeping with this enlightened day I must
indeed admit that the populaee seems to
prefer action of a different nature, such az
when some nefarious woman enticcs man
away from his family or the demonstration
of love. that is anything but heavenly
How could Captain Redwood slip off his
chair gracefully and produce the same de-
sired effect?
ciate the youthful charms of Agnes, but
must look for conceit in the coduetry and
lighthcartedness of an engaged girl, nc
has lost desirable aspect OF life. / again
differ from Mr.. Smith in regard TO the
part played by Florence Roberts, although
am not in a position TO speak from ex-
perience. In the first place, as Is plainly
shown in her actions toward Mr.. Percival,
she does not profess to worship her hus-
band with overnowing love. but merely per-
forms her duty toward him Now, who
could expect q woman to uphold a man
whom she has never fully loved and who,
she finds out. has won her falsely from
her first love, has committed outrageous
crimes and finally refuses to admit them
or stand by his children?
1 did not so TO the play with the inten-
ton of noting in what way Agnes pro-
nounced ANY" or II James Raiston was too
strenuous for a nerve-wrecked man, but
dare say that | and many others also in
ignorance OF these glaring effects derived
the full amount of pleasure. As for his ref
erence TO stars that are fast falling be-
hind ] must say that this is the first
have heard of any such decline in the act
ing of Wilton I4ackaye. John Mason, Theo-
dore Roberts or the others. ". H. r.
New York. May Is. 1910
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COST OF RAISING THE MAINE
War Department Thinks It May Sc .
Least $500, 900. =

Washington. May I7.--According 70 %
War Department it may cost SeSe" >
more TO raise the wreck OF the Mans =
Havana hsrbor. \ bill appropriasins ~.
90 for this purpose has passed ConSl's
and been approved by the Pres dent -
retafy Dickinson. however. to-day ca4-s
the attention OF the House TO letter ~ 80.
General Marshall. chief of engineers or =.
army, saying the work could not be w.
for 100000. nor can the amount be se
-nomlcally and effectively expended
initial work" General Marshall said ~
best plan would be to build Golfer 49,
around the wreck and pump ii out "
permitting the removal OF the bodies ~. s'..
thorough examination OF the hull sssx
tary Dickinson makes no rscOmmendai-ss'-
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Az EI4upLE IN PUBLIC UTILITIES


Az EI4NPLE IN PUBLIC UTILITIES
The fact that about two years hence
the British Postoffic6 is TO take over and
nationalize the entire telephone system
of the United Kingdom makes both per-
tinent and profitable a review of the re-
suits which have been attained in forty
years of a government monopoly of the
telegraph system When the British tele-
graphs were nationalized. in 1870, il was
confidently estimated that the service
would not only be self-supporting. but
would rapidly provide a sinking fund for
the repayment of the capital required
for the purchase of the private COM
nanies, and it was upon the strength Of
such assurances that Parliament was
persuaded 10 undertake the experiment
The forty years of government owner
ship and operation show. however. a
total deficit of nearly SS7 100000 for in
terest. for capital expenditures and for
excess of cost of operation over receipts
In other words. more than 100000 a
year has been taken from the pockets
Of the taxpayers TO pay for the luxury of
system At present the deficit is more
than $4.200000 a year Interest on the
investment IS paid out Of the Consoll-
dated Fund. but even thus the Postohice
IS unable 10 make the telegraphs pay
expenses,
The reason for this unsatisfactory
showing is chiefly the unprogressive and
VI ray 90 % =
ness under government control. There
have been vast improvements in tele-
graphic machinery in recent years, sim
plifying and chCapeBing the work of
transmitting messages, yet to-day it
costs the government considerably more
TO send message than ut did twenty
five years ago. OF course it may be ar
gued that it was no. necessary for the
government thus TO increase expenses
out Of all proportion to the increase Of
business. and that the government ought
to avail itself of every Improvement that
is invented. But there is a difference be-
tween what ought TO lie and what is.
At the present time the government
owps and operates some telephone sys-
TENS and q private corporation others.
The gross revenue per cent on the pri-
vate lines is 1919 and on the public
only IA The percentage of expenses to
revenue is only SO on the former. while
it is nothing less than 74G on the lat
ter. The percentage of net revenue on
capital is S4 IN the former case and
only $40 in the latter With this exam
pie. it is not surprising that many Eng
lishmen are wondering if the complete
state absorption of the telephones year
after year will not prove to he the as
sumption of another burden by the
weary Titan.
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JNcREAsFNG FREIGHT RATES.

-
The organization Of shippers TO oppose
the increase in freight rates that the
railroads are planning was 10 be ex-
pected. but il is not easy to see what
the shippers can do. The increases viii
90 into effect unless fhe railroads are
deferred by the opposition which the
proposed changes arouse. There is no
authority 10 prevent the raising of rates.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
has authority 10 inquire into only one
rate at 4 lime after it has gone into eff
feel. Ii is proposed 10y some members
af Congress 10 require the approval Of
Tie commission before advances in rates
20 ipto effect. and the present agitation
quay give strength TO that suggestion in
Congress. Bui if the commission had the
duty of inquiring into ali advances in
rates ana the authority 10 disapDrove
iiiem il would be impossible for il TO do
I'd. work involved As il is now the COM
mission has more duties than IL can per
form and more authority than il has
been able 10 put TO practical use, as the
length of time its authority over express
s1arges has been virtually unexercised
abundaB1iy proves.
As 10 the justice of general increase
81 freight rates. for that is reported TO
lee impending. il is even more ont of the
question for a newspaper 10 pronounce
aii. opinion upon it than for the Inter
siafe Commerce Commission 10 deter
is.re il. One thing is clear, namely. tllat
the plan now lacks the inherent absurd
itv fhst Characterized it when Il was
srst advocated Two years ago IA The
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THE TALK or THE DAY.

An express train came into the station on
the down side of I'D street in the rush
hour yesterday morning practically full.
but there was the usual large crowd in
waiting. and as many as could push or be
pushed through the various doors boarded
it. Among the women who squeezed into
a side door one with a monster hat
the edge of which threatened the eyes of a
little man who stood just next to her
The passengers near by saw his predica-
ment and some laughed, while others
seemed to be indignant. One Of the latter
managed to tear from his paper the Lon
don paragraph stating that women will be
asked 10 wear moderate sized hats and
no long hatpins on the day of the funeral
of the King, in order to avoid discomfort
aud accident. Politely taking off his hat,
he handed the scrap OF paper over the
head of the little man TO the woman with
the big hat. She glanced at it, but not
BIZ look OF word did she betray any feel
ing, and at AID street she was swept from
the car with She crowd.
Il suppose you saw many strange people
while you were travelling around the
Yes replied the candid man. i
strongly suspect that some OF those for
egn people looked as queer to me as
looked 10 them. '-Washingto Star.
Al the Virginia Military Institute-the
West Point of the South''-on Monday the
tcorps OF cadets observed the forty-sixth
anniversary of the battle OF Newmarket.
on May l6. 1864. the boy battalion of the
school took active part in that battle and
gained fame by charging and capturing a
federal battery. Memorial exercises were
held at the cadet cemetery. where seven OF
the young heroes are buried
StelIa--Two is company and three is
Bella--Diyoree. Illustrated Bits.
The publicity department OF the inter-
national field sports exhibition now open
at Vienna has ISSUED an elaborate account
of Colonel .Roosevet's visit TO the various
departments under the guidance of Prince
FiiTstenherg The account states that tho
Anlnrican cx- President was "partic nlarll
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PEOPLE and Social incidents

/; Warren Johnston. L. S. y. were rna,-..,
this afternoon at st. Thomass clI,,r~s >
the presence OF several hun1red 49,. =
from army. navy and residential ci-s,.'
The maid Of honor, Miss Dorothy g.
Brooks. wore a costume OF white 49,.
while the four bridssnlaids-Sfiss sfsi.ls.,
Marshall, Miss Msrthena Harrison ~
Catherine Crane and Miss Julia H.,
were in costumes OF yellow and white =.
brides gown was of white satin. r.
bridegroom was attended by Or RAIN ".
Doweii, T. 8. ". as BEST man. ana !
ushers we're Benjamin Friek. DR.. Rob-.
Ivy and ID. Harold Roberts. Of Philad.,
2fis. and George SehsIins, OF Brooklyn.
reception at the home Of the BRIDES rns.h.-
followed the ceremony.
Niss Dssruar Rubner. Of View Tork /.
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Tsw,-
send. and was accompanied to the WAS.
House reception this afternoon By M.
Yvonne Toxnsend-
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A 7lUsemenfS.

ACADEMY OF Mus1c-2-s:i5-The Chorus
Lady.
AI.HAMRRA
kSTOR- IS-s f5-sSevcn Days.
E1rOIT-2.s5-s .2e--The LOTTERY Man.
BROADWAY S:f5-7he Jolly Becreiers-
= ASlNCt-2 -S.1s-Ths Chocolate Soioier
COLONIAL
G0NEy fsLAND--llreamlanG snd Luna rark-
Criterion 2:fs-s 2o-Tfe Bachelors Baby
icArY's-2:zs-s .2e--s Matinee I6ol.
a-NpIRE-2 ls-s :1.,-Ceste.
FIFTH aNENI E-2-S-Sau6ezfiie
- -S:1s-S:a s-The Fortune Hunter
csREfCk-2s1s-e.2sg- Hushsnds Nfie-
ssraFF,-42 is 10 The Old ToNr-
FlAs-KETT- s:15-T Tho City
4sEafNERsTETN'S -2-s: i5-Ns u6eEile. -
HERALD ARE-2:l5-s:i5-Tiilie Night
Insre.
HIPPoDRoME- s-k Trap 10 Japan; Inside
fer Earth. the Bsiiei % Jewels.
rT7-TsSeN-2-fs- s.t5-The Spendthrift-
hsrCKFgFoCsEF R-a:fa --s:l5-The Aroadians.
r.Yc-EfiN is .ee-Tlle Sritfre-
lTRtC-2.1s -S-IS-Jim the Perfllsn . :.
MAxLNE EisIsIoTJ'S THEATRE---iS-e
IsriuS fuShande - 1859
NAyfNOTA-S THIRTY NINTH STREET HE
eTRr--e -:.i.---e 80 Little Eyolf
NFw ANsTERDAN--2:iS--s i5-Madsme ~
<t<N YORK.. is: 1S-Tfree Twins
7vAfIACK' 50 It's ;I5-Allss Jimmy ~aien-
.,-rRER.s- c.1s-s .ae-7-he climax.
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ton which are characteristic or Chiha'
Further practice Of the slave trade Is
absolutely prohibited. but certain classes
of slaves will continue in modlned
form of servitude for some time 10
come. The reform is enormous III eA-
tent and will produce profound
change not only in China but nlso doubt
less in other lands of the Far East.
The announcement OF a few days ago
concerning preparations for the assem-
bling of the Chinese national parlia-
ment was confirmatory Of the intention
of the government faithfully to fulfil
its promise of complete constitutional
and parliamentary system at certain
date 1t would be equally foolish ana
uneraciors longer TO doubt the sincerity
of that promise or the practical ana
effectual manIfer Of it's fulfilment. The
very deiberation with which. according
to its own terms, the pledge is being full
filed gives convincing guarantee TO
that end.
Now the spectacle of so vast and so
ancient an empire voluntarily reyoiu-
tionizing itself is sufficient TO pique the
keenest curiosity and command the in
tense interest of the thoughtful observer
of current history making. But the ef-
feet of the change upon the industrial
aud commercial problems of the world
must be great. and it may well engage
the earnest attention of all who are con
cerned ia Industries and trade. There
is no longer any question of the awaken
ing of China and of her emergence into
the full modern order of things. The
question of chief Importance is what
the attitude of other nations toward her
in that achievement shall be and TO
what extent they shall profit or lose
from her performance.
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A PARABLE

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The exuitation OF Wadsworth. Barnes
and other ''n1achinsts'' at their imagined
victory over Governor Hughes reminds me
of a Connecticut drunkard's triumph. He
was possessed of a violent temper and a
valuable horse that had more sense and
sagacity than its owner. Driving home one
day, he approached a railroad crossing,
near which an oncomIng train whfstled its
warning.
The befuddled man heard nothing. nor
saw the gesture of a bystander. The wiser
horse stopped, which so enraged the driver
that he dashed him with the whip, shouting
and whooping. I'll let you know there g
a God in Israel, and fetched him another
stroke With one tremendous leap the
horse crossed the rails in safety. but the
train struck the wagon. The driver never
drove. much less abused. that or any other
horse again. f. G. HOLDEN.
Tryon. N c.. May IA. 1910.
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CONFERENCE IN ARGENTINA
Foreign Minister Welcomes Delegates
Minister Sherrill's Address.

Buenos Ayres. May 1.-THE international
congress marking Argentina's national
anniversary was opened to-day by DR.
.Victorine de la Plaza. Minister of Foreign
Affairs, in the name of President AIcorta.
who warmly welcomed the delegates from
all the countries. The American Minister.
Charles II. Sheriff. delivered an address.
ir which he gave great praise to the Arsen-
tine Republic, which nc considered a young
giant among the nations OF the world. He
added that. there was no greater force In
The American republics than the service
rendered by the universities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-18
.Yonkers Statesman.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
FOR CHOIR OF ENGLIsHMEN.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: I beg leave TO second your CORE
spondents suggestion In Sundays issue that
at the memorial service to be held in THIS
city for King Edward the choir should con-
sist entirely of Engiishmen, and beg leave
TO suggest that George J. Brewer, organist
and choirIna ster of the Church of Zion anu
St Timothy. in this city. be asked to ar
range for such service, and L know of no
better place for such service to be held than
that same church. the rector being an Aus
tralian by birth and formerly. il not now, a
British subject.
Mr.. Brewer IS a master in the art or
training of choir boys. and he was himself
a ciruir boy in St Georges Chapel Royal at
Windsor. He has been in this country
nearly twenty years
I have no doubt a choir of at least two
hundred and fifty or three hundred Eng
lishmen choir singers in this city and vfcfil-
ity. could be got together for memorial
service to the late King Edward the Peace
maker OF blessed memory. BY all means
LEI there be one 7. J. G. P.
New York City. May 16, 1910.
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eRlscoM GOES TO WASHINGTON

Lloyd {. Griscom. president of the Repub-
licsn County Committee, went 10 WASH
inston yesterday afternoon to attend the
dinner TO be given by Senator Root for
Senator Depew- While in Washington Mr.
Griscom may see the President regarding
the appointment of a successor 10 Ferdi-
nand Eidman as Collector OF Internal Rev
enue for the Sd District
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Aftn511urk Gribu11e.
WEDNESDAY. MAY IS. 1910.

This newspaper Is oicned ana pub
ished By The Tribune association, d
Netc Tori corporation; Office and pri'-
cip6l place Of business, Tribune Build
sH1. no 154 Nassau street, 9etc York /;
Ogden Hflls, president; Ogden 81. Reid,
secretary; James H. Barrett, treasurer.
The address Of fhe officers is the Office
Of This nelcspaper.
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DANCE HALL REGULATION.

To the Editor of, The Tribune.
Sir: why does not some powerful news
paper use it's influence to have passed the
so-caIled dance hal1'' bill now before the
Legislature at Albany. but which has been
sheIved through the efforts OF the lobbyists
in the employ of the liquor interests OF this
city? The law incorporated in the bill
would do H1oSe toward destroying the
breeding places of the white slave traffic
than all the Investigators and reformers
now at work on the subject in this city.
1t would put the hundreds of dance halls
under the supervision OF the Commissioner
Of Licenses and stop the sale of intoxi-
eating drinks on the same premises.
J. NJ. VAN DORM.
NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-18
NEW OFFICERS OF CORNELL clua

-Nt a meeting OF the executive Corailn'
tee OF the Cornell Club. held at the eias
house. No. 81 Park avenue. Monday nishs
Ira A. PLACE @as elected president y
club; Bert Hanson. treasurer. ana ~ -
erick Willis. secretary. Mr.. Place
general counsel OF the New York Se'sS
Railroad ard Mr.. Hanson was 1oih's'~
Deputy Police Commissioner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-18
PAPAL COUNTS SUSPENSION

Rome. May f--Count salimsi. of the
Papal Guard. who attended the dinner
gwen by the Mayor TO the Prince OF
Monaco on his recent visit here. has been
suspended by the Pope for one year. Re-
ports published In conc OF the newspapers
that the count received this punishment for
attending a dinner given for Mr. Rooxsvelt
are erroneor-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-18
A DolEFUL PROSPECT.

From The Macon ga, Telegraph.
SONS one has discovered that the troubles
OF the Republican patty are due 10 Hal
iSy comet and that the last time II made
It's appearance the Wings we're defeated
Bnt. goodness! IL the Democratic party al
ways 10 walt for a comet TO win?
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4
interested in perfect specimen of AIneri-
can bear skin. one of tho trophies Of prince
Kinsky'' and that in making the tour o
the exhibition ''ho repeatedly uttered: BY
Jove, very liner
Lawyer These witnesses swear that hey
don't know each other | am ready 10
prove that they are married -.
Judge-Overruied What does that
ove?--Clet Gland Leader.
The fact that tho flag over the John
Hancock Building was halfmasted for the
death OF the King of England leads Tine
Boston Transcript" to remark that time
works wonders.
HARBINGERS OF SPRING
when you hear the organ grinder with the
notes cf Sweet Marie
Knocking all the songbirds siliy h tue
trees.
When you see your next-door neishbor on
his way home from tea -.
Wading in the muddy roadway 70 his
knees
When YOU see en- spread the shad nets,
and the shadders come ana go:
When you hear the fishman give his norm
When YOU have that tired feeling and con-
slider work foe,
Do you really think
is here
at last?
When the front gate needs some fxin'' and
the Stoop a little paint.
When the cellar needs some white"aSh
on the wall;
When Won go up in the attic and at once
feel rather faint
From the smell of tar balls put there IN
the fall:
When you get fresh eggs for breakfast,
ard YOU upward turn your nose
Just because YOU know those eggs nave
had 81 past:
When p handkerchief comes handy. and
You're dalking dru your dose
Do YOU really think
that spring
is here
at last?
-Yonkers Statesman.
Announcement Is made by a Mexico CITY
paper that one thousand municipalities IN
tho republic have Joined in the prepara-
tons for the centennial celebration OF the
nations independence, and that FESTIVITIES
and displays of material Improvement arc
being planned on an extensive scale
"John. baby has outgrown her rornpers,.
well. you'll be needing a bathing SUIT
soon won't you?''-Tfouston POST
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THE eAEKwAR IN TOXIC,

Toxic. May 1.-THE oaskwar q 7a u,'..-
and his wife. the Mshsrani. who are e =.
ms her, are being treated as
quests
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Nature study is doubtless good
thing, and it is well to incu1cate in chill
dren sympathetic interest in the ami
NAL kingdom, but without being unduly
skeptical there. are many who will doubt
the practical wisdom of the Chicago edu-
eational authorities in setting kinder
garten infants to studying the filament
spinning apparatus of spiders and the
digestive processes of caterpillars. The
more abstruse branches Of entomology
might, we should say, be postponed until
the primary school is reached, if not
indeed, until the, children have mastered
the three Rs