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New-York tribune., 1910-09-11
PEOPLE and Social incidents

from Islip. where she attended the funeral
Of her uncle Frederick Gerhard.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt has gone to syra.
cuse for the horse show next week
Mir and Mrs. Hugh D. Auchincloss have
MANNED to remain at Hammersmith Earn,
until November L
Harold s. Vanderbilt has finished a shors
Newport visit
II is understood that James j. Van A1An
and Miss May Van Allen are contemplating
spending the greater part of the coming
winter in New York
Mrs o. II. P. Belmont. on her return
from Europe, IT IS expected, will make a
short visit here to inspect her estates.
Registered at the Casino to-day wers
Loring Van Dam, B. Sumner Wells. Of
New York: Norman De r. Whitehouse.
George Glider. OF New York, a guest OF
William Grosvenor: William Adams De-
Iano, who, with Mrs DeIano. is a guest OF
Mrs Edward T. Potter; Robert Sedsvs!ck.
who has joined his family here; Richard
Peters and " A. Vale. OF Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Beeckman departed
for the Adirondacks to-day.
George II Benjamin. Ogden Mills an.
Mr. and Mrs. william c.. Rocker have re-.
turned from New York.
Mrs Robert Livingston has returned 70
Islip. closing her stay here.
Vincent Astor is the guest OF his mother
here.
William A Larned. Of New York, Is max
ing a Newport visit
fiosmer j. Barrett. Of New York. who
was here for the horse show, has returned
to his home
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert NJ Hartman have
planned to go to Hot Springs. Va, on
September o. closing their Newport Season
Mr. and Mrs. H Mortimer Brooks, who
have been visiting at Manchester blythe
Sea, Mass. are the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Reginald Brooks at Rockhurst.
Miss Edna Barger, who was taken Ill On
Friday, had recovered to-day.
New-York tribune., 1910-09-11
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The american Israelite" in the cur
Gus explanations Of the term -Four Hun
dred,' usually applied to New York society
none has ever been offered that fits with.
out wrinkles whereupon we suggest the
following solution: Ahab according to
Kings, xii, summoned the four hundred
prophets to consult them about attack
ing the Syrans al Ramoth Gilead Among
them was Zedekah, who struck his rival
NIicaiah, on the cheek because the latter
INDUCED in the first we'll authenticated
case of undertaking. viz. stating that
the four hundred were inspired by a
lying spirit Thus does history repeat
itself--rnore or less accurately"
What I'm looking, for is a man who
will stand forth without fear or favor
needless Of private intimidation or public
clamor. clean of conscience and unswerv-
ing in determination, man who
date for Governor"
No We want some one to umpire a
baseball series. ."-Washingto Star.
Just before his departure from England
for the aviation meet at Boston Mr.
White, the foremost English bird
man, in an interview thus described
the nerve strain Of flying: 1T is the tension
of fearing that something unexpected may
happen-that the engine may fail, that a
stay may break, that a controlling wire
may snap. Any one of these things may.
one knows quite well. bring about a fear
full fall The rush of air. and the fact
that one is high above the ground have
very little to do with the ordeal"
Have you ever noticed how bum actor
can get laughter and applause by using
cuss word?'
"Oh, yes. What's the reason?'
I've found out. think. The audience has
been wanting to swear. but is too polite"
Toledo Blade.
Talking about odd condolences" said a
South American with revolutionary tenden-
cies. 81 will tell you of one. l met a friend
in Broadway few days ago We talked
together for a block and then stood and
talked a while before separating. Now 1t
happened that on the very corner where
we stopped was the establishment of a
we'll known firm dealing In arms and am
years in my efforts to rid my country of
its Chief Executive. And IL happened also
that there came along the representative
of a detective agency which is employed by
the consul general of my country to look
out for possible revolutionary plots in New
day and night. And I haven't bought even
a firecracker for five years. Always be
careful where you stand on the street, for
New-York tribune., 1910-09-11
nANGEROUS DIVERSIONS.

a recent incident, by no means unique
or unprecedented, at Coney Island at
tracts attention again to the question of
permitting or prohibiting the popular
practice of diversions which are mani
festly dangerous TO limb and life. In the
case mentioned some part of a machine
broke and a number OF pleasure seekers
who We're patroniZing the thing We're put
In Imminent peril of death, and five of
them We're SO seriously injured that their
entire recovery may never be effected.
The proprietor or manager of the device
was arrested on q charge of negligence,
in, we suppose not having inspected the
machine with sufficient care TO make
sure Of It's safety, or in not having pro-
vided sufficient safeguards against in
fury in case of q break down.
1t may be that he was negligent
That, however, is a secondary issue. 1t
Is illogical to permit devices 10 be put
into use which are meant to attract
patronage chiefly because they are dan
gerous, and then demand that they be
made safe And that there are many
such devices at Coney Island and else
where Is not to be denied. Some Of
them are openly advertised as danger
Gus. and people are asked to patroniZe
them to show that they are not afraid,
New-York tribune., 1910-09-11

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The statistics concerning the popu-
latien of Philadelphia printed in the Wash
ington dispatch to The Tribune and the
editorial comment thereupon would have
thrown more light on the subject had they
been accompanied by information showing
the extent of the territory to which both
the first and the latest census statistics an
piled. The political limits of Philadelphia
al the time of the first census in 1890 en-
braced in a north and south line terri
tory extending over only some seven or
eight squares, and those limits were not
extended until late in the nineteenth CEN
tury, although streets were built up solidly
far beyond the city borders. These outly-
ing districts although they were actually
part of the city. and the eye could not tell
where the city ended and the district began,
had separate governments. The actual
population of Philadelphia up to the time of
the consolidation. about the middle of the
last century, is therefore net shown in the
census figures; and there is no reason to
doubt that III reality in the early period
Philadelphia had a greater population than
any other American city
More than half a century has ELAPSED
since Philadelphia extended her borders
citizens had their country places. Two
causes have contributed materially TO di-
minish the rate of her growth In popula-
ton One is the accessibility of her SUBJ
urbs and the extent of her suburban life.
which has thickly populated a region whose
diameter is about forty miles. The exodus
to the country is swollen every year by
the smoke nuisance from factories and rail-
roads, which Philadelphia so far has taken
no step to abolish Within this suburban
circle, which includes such considerable
towns as Norristown, with a population of
10000. and exclusive of those counties In
New Jersey which the overflow from Phila-
6elphia is populating SO denselX. there is a
population of several millions.
In every direction factories are moving
from the city to escape taxation, and citi-
soft coal smoke. The rulers of our cities
will learn after a while that the smoke
nuisance is maintained at the expense of
tho Cities that 1t drives away hundreds OF
OF taxables. reduces the value of
real estate keeps down assessments and re-
tards the growth OF the city income
Excellent as is the Philadelphia railroad
service. in the minds of many experienced
persons the best in the world in its con-
its employees and In equipment. these rail-
roads are the chief offenders in making the
city dirty, and they thus create their own
travel L. G.. c,
Lake Placid, N. Y, Sept 4. 1910
New-York tribune., 1910-09-11
NOTES FROM TUXEDO PARK.
TBy Telegraph 10 The Tri5urs-1

IBy Telegraph 10 The Tribure-1
Tuxedo Park, Sept. 10.-After a season
in the mountains and at seashore resorts.
Tuxedo coloniSts are returning with a rush,
and by September Is thara viii be few
of the villas unoccupied- Those who are
abroad viii also return. and the autumn az
Tuxedo VIII be lively
Tne new villas OF lIr. and Mrs Forsyth
Wic<es. Mr.. and Mrs joseph E stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffman Miller. Nh and Mrs
Henry Morgan Tilford and Mr. and Nrs-
Amory :. Carhart Will be opened next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 3. Alexander and
the Misses Alexander Will return from
abroad this week and open their Tuxedo
Vi4-a. and Mr.. and Mrs George Grant Ma
son will open kircraig
Mt and Mrs. Paul TuCkerman and Miss
Iuckerman. who We're at Bar Harbor SiHcs
their return from abroad. have arrived a.
the club.
Mrs. Charles II. Coster and Miss CoSter
have opened their cottage for the autuIna-
Mr., and Airs. Stewart Walker are at ,s'
Grenville Kane cottage, and NIr and MIS-
Lucius WiimerdinS, il. are occupying tas
small Cutting cottage
Mr. and Mrs. Henry u Whjtdeld VII
occupy the Young COTTAGE durinS the aa-
turin, and Mir. and Mrs. John :. Roses'
Will occupy Mrs. George Dodse's house
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Montgomery Hare are Z.
the small Mortimer house. and Mrs. an"
Mrs John F. Harris VIII occupy the heI
ming cottage. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Orme VIZ,
son, jr.. are AT the clubhouse. ana Mr. aHs
Mrs. Clarence c. Peu are visiting Ny. aa-
Mrs. III. c. PeU
MISS Louisa Norwood. who has 49,
abroad. is at the Tuxedo Club for of's.
stay until her cottage is In readiness
Mr.. and Mrs, W, l.. Green have retuFhe-
10 tho Winter Club.
other late arrivals include Mr.. and NJ
Allen y Robins. Mr. and Mrs. snoN's
Fahnestock. Mr.. and Mrs. Manuel ki@h1s
Mr., and Mrs William Wright. Eugene ga
latin. Edward y. Taller. A. e. Thacas
Frederick Dieter. MIR. and Mrs. "Ils
Elliott. Mr., and Mrs. Schuyler SehieFet
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Il. smith, Mr.. ana vs.
w NJ V. Hoffman. Mr.. and Mrs HeFns
NoSel, George Griswold. W. NJ. y b.
"ald. MIR. and Mrs. F. 0. Spe,ldin. MI a.
Mrs r. Fulton Cutting. Mr.. ana
George +. Baker and Mr. and Mrs =
chanler. 81
New-York tribune., 1910-09-11
An EXPLANATION NEEDED.

The Connecticut newspapers say that
Judge Simeon T. Baldwin, the Demo
cratic nominee for Governor, will take
the stump in his own behalf That in
formation is welcome, because the peo-
pie Of Connecticut will doubtless be glad
to have an apparent clash between the
judges speech of acceptance and the
platform on which he is running cleared
up In his speech the candidate took
strong ground against changing the fed
eral Constitution and against increases
in federal power. He said:
It is our first business to keep what
we have got-got under the Constitution
of the United States. We stand for
small states, whatever our politics in
other respects, must stand for that, or
We lose our best inheritance from our
fathers.
The platform adopted by the state
convention declares in favor Of the rati-
fication of the pending income tax
amendment That amendment plainly
enlarges the power of the nation to tax
incomes. 1t removes the restriction Of
apportionment according to population
and in the opinion Of many lawyers eX-
pressly permits Congress to levy a tax
OH state instrumentalities-on income
derived as salary by state officer and
On income derived as interest on state,
county and municipal securities. The
chief opposition made to the amendment
so far has been made on the ground
that it narrows existing state rights.
It will therefore be interesting to see
how Judge Baldwin reconciles his state
ment that it is states first business to
keep what it has got under the federal
Constitution with the demand Of the
state platform that Connecticut shall
ratify an amendment enlarging the fed
eral governments taxing power and shall
practically turn over to the nation an
important source of revenue now monop-
oliZed by the states. Congress is not
likely to lay an income tax apportioned
among the states according to popula-
ton. The states, under present condi,
tions, have the field to themselves. But
il the pending amendment is ratified and
federal tax is laid the states will
hesitate to maintain or impose a double
taxation on incomes. If Judge Baldwin
approves the state platform he will be
IL the position of holding fast to state
rights with one hand while waving them
q parting salute with the other.
New-York tribune., 1910-09-11
JUST JUDGMENT BOR lfUTTNEERS.

The Director of Public Safety of Co
lumbus. Ohio, acted wisely and diScreetly
in promptly dismissing from the force
the thhiTty-three policemen of that city
who refused 10 serve for the prevention
Of lawleSsness during the streetcar
strike They made appeal 10 the Civil
Service Commission for reinstatement,
and that body has also acted wisely and
discreetly and with perfect justice in
denying their appeal. We are told that
they Will now carry the matter TO the
courts. and we have confidence that the
courts will do as the two preceding au-
thorities have done, and viii reject the
demand for exculpation of men who
deserted before the enemy.
For that is substantially what those
unfaithful policemen did The service
OF the state in peace is just as serious
and es sacred as in war. The man who
undertakes TO protect law and order
from the attacks Of a mob is just as
responsible as he who does so against
ap army. The protection Of the state
from domestic foes is as important as
from foreign invaders. These men had
sworn to obey their commanders for the
maintenance of law and order, and when
law and order were menaced they re-
fused to act. There could not be more
egregious characterization or breach Of
duty. To condone their conduct would
be to make mockeT'y Of the service of
public safety.
The plea Of the men that they be-
Eeyed that the strike was just was
worse than unconvincing. Il was i'm
pertinent a policeman is not q court
TO pass upon the right and wrong
of every act that is committed. 1t is
not his business 10 consider whether
q strike is right or wrong, but TO pre-
vent 81 from violating the law. # he
sees "a :uan breaking into a house il is
not for aim 10 cogitate over the possible
right Of the man 10 break in, but 10
arrest him as a h0usebreaker. So If he
sees a striker throwing brickbats at citi-
zens IT Is not for him 10 judge the suf-
New-York tribune., 1910-09-11
DIRECT PRINARIES on Trial


An opportunity will be afforded on
Tuesday for the friends of enlightened
electoral methods and the assertion of
/ popular sovereignty to confirm and ma
/ terially promote the cause which they
/ have at heart in the State of New Jer-
/ sey. and, by the influence Of example,
generally throughout the nation. The
/ primary elections will be held on that
day in all parts of the state, and at these
not only will local and Legislative can
ddates, county committeeman and state
and Congressional convention delegates
be chosen. but also there will be
all opportunity for voters TO express
their choice for candidates for Congress
and for the United States Senate. The
result of these latter expressions will
not, it is true, be legally mandatory or
villas it certainly should-be decided
ly influential in shaping the course of the
conventions and the Legislature.
1t is eminently desirable that all voters
should attend the primaries and should
Indicate on their ballots their preference
for Representatives in Congress and for
United States Senator. 1t would be de-
sirable for them TO do this IN any case,
because it is both their right and their
duty thus to exercise intelligent and in
dependent participation in electoral pro-
cedure. But this year it is particularly
urgent for them 10 do SO, because upon
their doing SO probably depends the
extension if not the maintenance Of the
direct primary nomination system in
New Jersey This great reform, estab-
lished under Governor Stokes and mate
rally advanced under Governor Fort Is
still in q sense on trial. 1t is not yet a
constitutional but merely statutory pro-
vision Many Of the ''old guard politi-
clans of both parties are still opposed
TO il. They have, despite the Governors
strenuous urgings for the fulfilment OF
platform pledges, succeeded in defeating
attempts 10 perfect the system, and are
undisguisedly on the outlook for an op-
portunity to repeal the existing law, or
some portions of it.
If on Tuesday next the voters of the
State of New Jersey generally take
New-York tribune., 1910-09-11
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT

lBy Telegraph to The Tribuns1
Newport. sept. 10.-Miss Edith Colford.
VINO mas not been In the best of health
ior some time. is undergoing treatment at
a private sanatorium near Pride's Cross
ing, Mass Reports here say that she is
fast regaining her strength ana health.
Mrs. Joseph Hartman gave a luncheon
to-day at her summer home In honor of the
women who have been taking part in the
lawn tennis tournaments at the Casino this
week Dinners were given this evening by
MIS- John r. Drexei. Mrs. Edward ]. Ber-
Wihu' MIS- Herbert NJ Hartman. Mrs
Nl'iiarn B Patten and Mrs. Lewis Quentin
Jones.
Nafs' Reginald c. Vanderbilt has returned
New-York tribune., 1910-09-11
IN THE BERkSHfRES.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune ]

{ IDJ AS4SSi dLA- u A4-S 4-A-----S-l
/ Lenox, Sept 10.-Judge and Mrs. William,
I Brinkerhof, who have been at the Hotel
[ Aspinwau for the season. have returned to
New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard c. Dixey have IS
sued cards for a reception at TangIewood
on Monday afternoon.
Arriving at the Hotel Aspinwau to-day
were State Senator and Mrs. Charles
Cooper, Mr.. and Mrs William A. Sanford,
Mr. and Mrs George J. Russell, Miss
Eleanor II. Johnson. Samuel W Baldwin,
Wilmont y. Smith, the Misses de Forest,
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis NJ Greer. Mr.. and Mrs.
z. j. RiCkert. Mr.. and Mrs. w H Close.
Mr.. and Mrs George O. Knapp, James P.
Robertson, of New York. and Mr.. and 3Irs.
Paul W. Orvis, of Manchester. Vt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph T. Cullrnan. Of New
York, arc guests of Mr.. and Mrs Francesca
Garcia at the Hotel AspinwaH
a harvest supper was given az the Ca
sino tonight for the benefit Of the Casino
Association Miss Marion Hague. Mrs.
Edward T. Rec and DR.. John 4 3IcCreery
were the committee
Mr. and Mrs. C. Wicklife YuIee, who have
been at the Curtis Hotel, have mctored TO
New York.
Mrs. James r. Jesup entertained al lunch
con this afternoon at the Curtis Hotel for
Dr. and Mrs. Walter f. ChappeIL Her
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Robert NJ jan
ney. of Philadelphia; Dr.. J. F. A Adams,
Richard Goodman, Mrs. c. \. Lamont and
z. HoIlister Simmons.
Miss Ruth King, Miss Helen Chase, Mrs.
George E. Loring, Mr.. and Mrs. H s Man
ming, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Young and Mr..
and Mrs. W. II. Taylor have arrived at the
Curtis Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Taylor Pyne and VI
Taylor Pyne, Jr.. have returned 10 New
York
Mrs Carlos de HeTedia returned to-day
from Auburn. where she was guest Of her
sister, Mrs. c. MacDougaI.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Wooley. Miss D.
Wooley. Douglas t WooIey. Major and Mrs
F. P. Reynolds, Major c. r. Reynolds. DIT.
and Mrs. ]. Belden Gere and Miss Gertruds
Macarthur. of New York, and Mrs. Grace
Shaw Duff and Mrs. Albert H Miller. OF
New Rochelle. are at the MapIewood, Pitts
field
Samuel Russell won the Lenox Golf Club
handicap contest to-day. Duncan Cryder.
Lindsay Fairfax, Robert W. Paterson. s,
Parkman Shaw. William B O. Field. Will
lam D Sloane. Frank T. keattns and J. N.
Morse also played
Mr.. and Mrs. Robb De Peyster TytUs,
who were az Newport for the horse shows
have returned 10 Tyringham-
Mr.. and Mrs. James Abercroulbie Burden
and family are with 4Ir- and Mrs. William
d sloane at Elm Court
Mr.. and Mrs. James Phelps Stokes. who
have been in New York, have returned 10
Chesterwood.
Mrs. William A NJ Burden is entertain-
ing Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pulitzer at Deep
dene.
Gerald Sturgis, Of LONDON. is a guest of
Mr., and Mrs. George Baty Blake.
Joseph Glider and Rodmau Glider, Of New
York, arrived tonight at Four Brooks
Farm 10 visit Mrs. Richard Watson Glider
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry HolIister Pease gave
a dinner tonight at the Orchard
Mrs. Churchill Satterlee is entertaining
Captain and Mrs. Charles II. Buntery. OF
London. Captain Buntery Is in the English
army. Mrs. Buntery is a cousin Of Mrs.
SattsrIee-
Mrs Julian James is visiting Miss Glenn
entina Furntss al Ed@ecomb Villa
New-York tribune., 1910-09-11
DOMESTIC SERVICE.

Just as Europe is raising its voice in
lament over the disappearance of the old
family servant, she turns up in this
country, of all places in the world. 4
few weeks ago a cOntented and happy
old retainer received semi-public recog-
milton of her virtues in this city, and
now another instance Of practically life
long service with one family is reported
4 is probable that these are not sporadic
cases; on the contrary, many more of
them are now likely to come to light
Each Of these two cases proves anew
that the old saws are best. Like mis-
tress, like maid The prolonged relation
was made possible in each instance. ac-
c0rding to the testimony, by mutual re-
spect and liking, consideration and 10y
atty, by reasons utterly old-fashioned,
unsociological and uneconomic accord
ing to the students of an increasingly
serious problem Of domestic life.
\ discreet question as to the reasons
why such emfnently capable and home
keeping women did not choose to become
partners in the keeping of homes Of
their own has already been asked by
others What would interest us more is
au inquiry into neighborhood ethics.
Were there no domestic servant snatch
ers around in the places where these two
admirable women ministered 10 the COM
fort and happiness of their employers?
Not all housekeepers are morally strong
enough to refrain, in the midst Of sore
domestic troubles, from coveting and
tempting the jewel in anothers kitchen,
across the court Of an apartment house
or the gardens of a suburban settlement.
What tales these two could probably tell
Of temptation, inducement and lure, what
treachery might they reveal lurking be-
hind smiling, neighborly masks, what
quarrels might they bring about, what
lifelong friendships might they sever
But perhaps one of the secrets of do
mestic service, as of successful marriage,
lies in the wisdom Of many reticences.
Il would be interesting to hear from
these two ministering angels Of the
household on the subject, if they could
be brought to speak But that is IN
likely 1t is generally only the success
full servant snatcher who is found out.
New-York tribune., 1910-09-11

you never can tell what people VIII tninh
and say"
Blenham-I don't believe in man CIV
ing his wife all he earns.
Meekly-Why this is the first time kne"
you were single-Chicago News.
An Irishman obtained a position IN
skyscraper that was being built He mad to
carry mortar up to the top floor. One day
he went up and couldn't find his way '0-Vn
The boss missed him and called up to him
Pat" said the boss, why don I you
come DOWN"
"I don't know the way" said Pat.
"Well. come down the way you went up.
Faith and ! WON'T said Pat, for l
came up head first
"Isn't that Miss sportee rather slangy"'
"SlangyS Say. she talks as a sporting
editor writes. Detroit Free Press.
New-York tribune., 1910-09-11
ficiency of the causes Of the strike, but
! - . -raSt fhe lawhreakpr

fciency of the causes Of the strike but
70 arrest the lawbreaker.
1t may be added thatteven if the strike
had been iBdisputably righteous and JUS
tifiable that would not have justified the
conduct of these men. Lawless means
for the gaining of lawful end are law
less still. If the strike was justiflable
that was all the more reason why the
strikers should be law-abiding. But
whether it was justisiable or not. the
exercise of law-breahing violence to pro-
mote it was wholly unjustifiable. and
worst of all was the refusal OF the
sworn defenders of law and order to
guard against such violence. No army,
whether of soldiers in war or Of police
in peace, can afford1 to tolerate deserters
or mutineerS.
New-York tribune., 1910-09-11
A DISSENT.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: l notice your quotation from Mr..
Roosevelt's speech in Milwaukee referring
to Horace Rublee the founder of The
Milwaukee Sentinel" The Sentinel was
founded, in 1897. by the founder of Mil
waukee, Solomon juneau. In 1916 its edi-
tor and owner was the famous General
Rufus King. Mr.. RUblee was editor from
about 1880 to about 1885
RALPH WHITCOMB
Amherst Mass Sent la1n