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New-York tribune., 1910-11-14
PARK. NOT DUMPING GROUND.

P4Pk. NOT DUMPING GROUND.
The assurance is given that Central
Park is not 10 he used as a dumping
ground and that there never has been
anv intention on the part of the present
Park Commissioner to permit such Use or
rather misuse of it, This is In degree
gratifying and will tend to some extent
TO correct the disquieting impressions
which the public has recently received
and which did not appear to be alto
gether causeIesS The idea certainly
seemed to prevail. on the part of officials
In authority, that such misuse of parts
of the park was to be permitted, ana
there was no little exultation over the
economy which would thus be effected IL
the saving of carriage.
1t ought to have been obvious 20
every one from the outset that the scheme
was quite inadmissible, unless mon
strous wrong was 10 be done TO the peo-
ple in the destruction of one OF thelr
most precious possessions. 1t is true
that the suggestion was only that snow
should be dumped into the park But
is carted from our city streets includes
a large proportion of refuse, such as
bottles and tin cans, besides the ordinary
dirt of the street Yet some persons
seemed to think that such deposits would
be appropriate for the park lawns. Ana
even If it were possible to select only
pure snow for carting thither. the dam
,-fS
roads. walks. lawns and shrubbery would
not be negligible.
Even the restricted use of the park
as a receptacle for snow which tne
Park Commissioner intends Will be re-
rarded by many as of dubious proprlety,
and will have to be conducted with much
care if mischief is to be avoided. We
are told that snow is to be thrown over
the mark walls into the park from the
adjacent streets in places where it VIII
not hurt shrubbery or do any damage
and that only fresh snow is thus
10 he deposited That sounds plausible
enough. But what assurance is there
that much rubbish from the streets Will
not go In with the snow: Moreover. we
ALI know how the piling up Of snow IN
City Hall Park results in keeping the
surrounding sidewalks Shiny for many
days when otherwise they would be dry
and clean. and it will be asked whether
walks in the park are to be put into the
same condition by the proposed deposits
of snow.
If does seem .trange that it Is so hard
to impress upon the official mind the fact
that the park is a park. 1t is not
dumping ground, even to limited ex-
tent. 1t is not a building site. 1t is not
an open air gymnasium. 1t is not
place for trying all sorts Of fantastic
TICKS. 1t is park.
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14
TROOPS IN THE PHILIPPINES.

Much attention is being given to the
project of uniting into one the two null
tary forces which are now malntalneu III
the Philippine Islands The Secretary
of War is understood to have taken the
matter under advisement during his re
cent visit 10 the islands, and 1t IS eX-
ppcted that he will lay it before the
President on the latter's return from the
Canal Zone.
Al DreSent there are two separate mlli-
tary organizations in the islands. One
is the. consta bulary, numbering 1850
very efficient men and supported by the
insular treasury. The other is the body
known as Philippine scouts, numbering
900 men and supported by the United
States. Both are very efficient, though
the former force is said to be sometimes
hampered by lack of funds, while the lat
ter is held largely in garrisons of con-
siderable size and does little actual work.
The proposition is TO merge the two into
q homogeneous force, 10000 strong. most
of which would he on active duty for
police and sanitary work, but all of
which would be promptly available for
use in mass to suppress insurrecuon or
to repe invasion.
Under such system the whole force
would presumab bly, be paid by the insular
government, with aid from Washington,
and il may be a question whether the
cost Ia the United States would be larger
or smaller than at present. The point
which some have raised. that in the
United States all police are under state
or municipal governments, is not peril
nent. because no such division of author
ity exists in the Philippines as in the
United States. The supreme considera-
tion would seem TO be that of efficiency.
There is need of a numerous and alert
police force 10 prevent and suppress Ia
droniSn, cattle raiding and the like, and
10 enforce sanitary regulations against
cholera. rindeTpest and other plaques.
There is also need of a maSSed but mo-
lille fierce or of force which can in
stantly be massed and modified, as
guard against possible instructions. If
both these functions can satisfactorily
be performed by one and the same force
the suggested consolidation would prob
ably be advantageous.
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14
pOST-PR4NDI4L ORATORY.

The season Of after-dinner speeches is
unon us once more. From now until the
zephvrs of returning spring eXtlngulsh
the shaded lights of banqueting rooms
New York will listen to men who have
something to say and TO others who, un-
willing. know that they have to say
something. The old guard. or mein-
bers of it. will be welcomed back heart
iIy. in remembrance of past delights
of wit and wisdom, of ornate oratory or
homely. Dithy phrase. What new talent
the season has in store remains still 10
be seen.
II is portentous task. tlat OF
afteI.dinner speakers. BY their races
shall we know them at the board, Sc
rious from oysters TO game, preoccupied
from game to coffee and cigars How
ever beneficial TO the digestion of the lis
teners. the effort must retard that Of the
orator. especially i'll the early stages of
his career Some of the old hands ap-
near 10 be able to dismiss from their
minds all thought of the moment TO
come. but even with them the air of
insouciance may be part of the art,
perfected by long practical mask sue
cessfrlly worn and not reality.
And let us not forget the heroes put
down for the closing speeches Theirs
is the hardest aSl of all: their suspense
is protracted until the coffee has grown
cold and the perfectos are bitter on their
tongues They sip ice water as their
happest thoughts prove to be also those
OF earlier speakers. and TOO often their
sole reward is the also spoke" Of the
newspaper reports in the dawn of the
morning after Too often does the phrase
suggest 10 the unthinking an analogy
with the also rams" of the sporting
columns, but in reality these martyrs of
a great cause are the victims Of mex
orable time, which rules the press
room and will not stand still. But in post
prandial oratory the last are not always
the least, and occasionally prove to be
ba host
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14
.KR. BALLINGER'S RECONHENDA-
TIOk

Every thoughtful observer of events
connected with the controversy which
has grown ont of the Cunningham claims
10 Alaska ceal lands must cordially ap-
prove the recommendation Of Secretary
RaIlinger that the decision on the valid
ify Of those claims be referred 10 the
courts. specifically 10 the Court of Ap-
1eeals of the District of Columbia 1t
must be obvious that whatever may oe
1he merits Of the claims a decision 10y
The courts will alone serve 20 dispel the
suspicion which now attends them. and
while IL might be possible 10 secure such
adjudication after the Commissioner of
The General Land Office had rendered
decision by enjoining him from granting
patent. 81 would be obviously unfair 10
require the Commissioner thus 10 COM
nit himself
The seriously weak spot in the orSani-
zation Of the General Land Office, which
has been emphasized by this unfortunate
controversy was clearly defined by Com
missioner bennett in his testimony be
fore the investigating committee of The
TWO houses Of Congress. lie pointed out
that with the present organization the
Commissioner of the General Land Office
Is required 10 act as prosecuting attor-
ney. Judge and jury wherever there
arises any suspicion Of the validity Of
claims 10 a part Of the federal domain.
Such a situation. aS Mr.. bennett well
said. is obnoxious 10 American idHas Of
Justice This weakness has not been
generally realized by the public, and II
rcfna ined for Mr. bennett 10 make evi-
dent The precise character of the defect
hut now that IL ls pointed out il must
he obvious that Il system which requires
the commissioner Ia direct the inyesti
CATION into presumptiye fraud. 10 pre-
mare the prosecution if priBlG fGcie evi-
dercp of fraud * found. and finally 10
assume judicial capacity and pass upon
the merits of the prosecution prepared
under his direction and the defence pre-
rared I,v lie claimants is intrinsically
had aud inevitably subjects the Com
,siszin,ler TO the risk OF such censure rs
r., federal official should be called upon
10 incur.
The District Court If, Appea i Would
naturally hear the evidence without pref
,,dice growing out Of participation in the
,,reuarafiof, Of evidence Ia refufe the Va
iidity Of lie claims, and with an lmgar-
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14
THE COMING LUNAR ECLIPSE,

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: on the 10th of this month-upon
Wednesday next-our earth will intercept
for a while most OF the light contributed TO
Queen Luna by King Sol-not all of the
solar light. for some of our suns rays are
refracted through our earths atmosphere
and reach the lunar surface. Were IL not
for our atmosphere a total eclipse such as
next Wednesdays would be a total eclipse
indeed.
AS it is Queen Luna will shine from
about 10 s p. m. with a dull copper col
ored light as she passes through our
planets shadow. which, by the way. ex-
tends some $4,000 miles into the ether of
Our solar system After $50 p. m the
totality OF the eclipse will he over and bv
9:Ol p. M. the citizens of this metroDoIts
will once more behold the Craters noun
tains plains and hollows of Queen Lima
under the full sunlight amid the darkness
of our evening armament
CHARLES MEYERS HOINES
Boston. Nov. l., 1910
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14
THAT LESSON" TO ROOSEVELT
A Few Comments Upon Extraordinary
Blindness of Certain Voters.
the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune
SIT: Evidence of anxiety on the part OF
the Dolting and stay-at-home Republicans
at the huge success of the job they boast
ingly performed last Tuesday IS already
visible to the naked eye. and they are now
whimpering. IF Roosevelt had only stayed
outr'
The privilege OF an independent vote is
to make it's own conditions, and whatever
they may be. the responsibility for a bolt
rests on the boilers. and not elsewhere.
Tuesdays election is the handiwork of Re
publican dupes of an anti-RooseveIt press
The very anxiety of the bolting press to
blame somebody is plain proof that all is
not well. for II the elimination of Roosevelt
was the grand desideratum. why should
anybody be blamed for the election?
And, indeed. all is not well. IL is no
small thing to tie up federal legislation for
two years and let the Tammany brigands
into Albany. just for the fun of slappng
the face of the man whom all the world felt
itself justified in honoring as the greatest
of living Americans. But wait till the
Bryan and Tammany grounding comes out
TO see his shadow in the spring which bolt
ing Republicans have warmed up for HIM
At no time of his career has Theodore
Roosevelt been more entitled TO the adml-
ration of his coIntrymen than since his
retirement from the Presidency. An ordt-
nary man, having obtained this eminence'
would thenceforth be grand, gloomy and
peculiar and retire to the inaccessible
Olympian attitudes to write his memoirs
But Roosevelt displayed true greatness
when. after having been received by seven
ruling sovereigns as one of themselves, he
put all that aside and sacrificed himself 10
get personally into the hard and dirty
work of New York State politics and try to
build something. namely. a conservative
peoples party. This is exactly what dema-
gogues don't do. And this was the man
who was taught a lesson" on Tuesday,
lesson from the consciously small to the
consciously great.
And now. if Roosevelt is gone. the ques
ton is, who can fight the peoples battle
against the special interests that have in
trenched themselves at the opposite ex-
tremes of society and are thriving at the
expense of the middle? These special in
terests -exist-combinations of labor and
combines of capital. If the lost OF Tv-
ing is high, who collects the peoples cash?
The answer is. the producer and the Ia
borer, not separately, but in alliance.
1t is depressing to see small salaried men,
people of small incomes. small business and
farms and the like, taking up the hue and
cry against Roosevelt, who is their only
friend and who has worked to bring into
existence a political party which shall rep
resent just the conservative plain people,
for whom and by whom and of whom this
government was founded The lesson
they taught him on Tuesday is sure 10
come back to them in due time. for, while
all of the people may be fooled some of the
time they can't fool all the people all of
the time. HOWARD VI. CANOUNE.
New York, Nov. II. 1910.
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14
.H4ThE'lS CHANCE.

II would certainly require vivid inn
agina ton accurately to depict the ecstasy
OF delight with which the citizens of
the good old State of Maine will learn
that it is their blessed privilege 10 be
come portion Of the Dominion of
Canada. Indeed. they might even ques-
ton the declaration that such a joy MAJ
vet be theirs were ii not asserted on 40
less an authority than that Of the
Charlottetown or. +. IL Daily Guar
dian
Unbelievable as it must appear TO the
benielIted residents of the Pine Tree
State. II is nevertheless true that Canada
will welcome them, with their incom-
ia ra bic trout strea ms, their elk protect
ing wildernesses, their f-ochbound coast.
and even their Democratic Legislature.
In fact, such annexation is. according to
the aforesaid "GlIardian,' the logical
faie of Maine because of its geographical
situation. Then, too. Maine as q part
Of the United States is an Inconvenience
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14

trade authorities the coming year VIII
witness a marked revival in the indus
try. especially In steel rails and struct-
ural material. Pig iron prices are not
Welding In the manner recently re-
corded, and concerns that have taken
business for the first quarter or i9li
at low quotations show no disposition
to accept further orders on the same
level Exports of iron and steel products
are heavy. Copper is active and h1ener
and the worlds visible supply shows ior
October a decrease of 81 $3.50, $50 POUNDS
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14

to our Canadian cousins, as n' % +be
dian naIvely points out, Decau .,,o nro-
complications which result from u" ,,,;,I
penslty of Canadian railroads u e.ato
their lines across the Pine Tree a'.,u .,,o
Merely reasonable consideration oi .nS
convenience of her Canadian eo ,.o-
will, therefore, prompt Maine ~, ~ in.
spond joyously and promptly 10 '"'
vitation to annexation. ..rba
Nor can any blame attach " liz,
Guardian" because of its dlploh'',i,I ,..,,IY,
worded invitation. Its desires are 90
honorable and need bring no piu'n .,,o
mantle the maiden cheeks OF one y,
oldest of the sisterhood Of staiee' ..,,v,o
to the gentle blandishment oi
Guardian" I'VE have. of course ~ a.
sire to seduce.' it says, our ' 80
'ccuSins from their present aliesian.
"Uncle Sam and the Stars ana o'ilpo9'
ANY movement in the direction OF u'i''.,
with Canada must come from 'iiei0 '
with Uncle Sans consent.
But why should any Canadian III,
agine that Maine would move LII ''n
direction or Uncle Sam consent
there can be but one explanation oo,
Canadian friends doubtless reailze 'ii",
their neighboring cousins have lost 'li"'
bright ornament to the state ana 10 'n'
Senate. Eugene Hale, and they are coh-
vinced that in the impenetrable gloom
which attends that loss the citl1els u
Maine are likely TO go to any lehsth''
And as for Uncle Sam. the assumption
of his consent must be based on the satl'e
ground Maine with a Democratic Legs
In ture must be SO sore spectacle u
him that he would cheerfully consent 10
her union with Canada.
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14
SUGGESTION AND APPRECIATION.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Now that the election is all over
and the voters look at the result, it's prob
able causes and effects. does it not seem
clear to you that Roosevelt has no other
alternative but to get out and continue his
fight against Tammany and all it stands
for and against whatever influences tried
to help Tammany? Does it not become his
duty as a man.
That certainly was fine article in this
mornings edition OF your paper relative TO
Murphy and Dix, showing a courage and
spirit of which every true Republican and
patriot can be proud.
AXEL a. SAWMAN.
New York Nov IL 1910
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14
MORE THAN UP TO THE MINUTE,

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Who said Nevada was slow? The
Nevada. California & Oregon train due
$40 p m came in one hour ahead of time
Tuesday to give the railroad postofice
clerks and other employees a chance to
vote. CARL SCHMITT.
Reno, New, Nov s. 1910.
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14
asmIz)orIs Gribnne.
MONDAY. NOVEMBER Il, 1910

This newspaper IS 6trHed and pun
7ished by The Tribune ASSocfdfton
NelD York corporation: office ana pr'n-
cipgI place OF business, Tribune Build
'Hg. No. 154 Nassau street, heo YORK.
ogden Nius president; ogden H. Reid'
secretary: James H. Barrett, treasurer
The address of fhe officers IS the once
Of ThiS newspaper.
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14

Mexico wants no breach Of friendship
with the United States and the Chlted
states wants none with Mexico III
these circumstances the deViitry OF
borderland brawlers should be impotent
for serious harm.
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14
CARE OF THE POOP ,N c,nrorM
From Daily Consular Ranor,s

It IVtIt INIIS tUHeuIdr Rennrts
fro0, o0nsnl General e. b wins,ow writes
persons In Sweden receivins,u uiiioeI ,I OF heeuS
ing Isos amounted to 235S0 Tbe ai,vS hifsarer,
sSmmpnss 90" 5nr paid out in Year S
support. the cities contriS poor ana thvir
cre. cne amount These nsures sbI eIoVV,Vo an M 0t
that the e' csI o"9 ot over 1907 II is estimated
annum. VI Ii per head per
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14
ONCE IN A GENERATION
The Rochester Herald

From The Rochester Herald
democrats md these great mornings for
they always lind something new sHa yoot
that Santa Claus has dumped fnt" fheir
laps. 'P0" into 'hcit
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14

An Illinois professor is reported as
sr eaking disparagingly of Father Hen
nepin's veracity as an explorer and mar
rator. Perhaps the good father was not
always infallible. But there was time
when men called Herodotus the Father
of Liars and Marco Polo his favOrite
son: yet they have had to take it all
back and make amends to the memory
of two veracious chroniclers. So 1t is
lust as well to be cautious about dis
crediting authorities. OF course, though.
when it comes to DR.. Cook
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14
IT SEEMS so NOW.
m The Tacoma Ledger.

From The Tacoma Ledger
Wonder if the color Of that new dahlia
named the Senator Beveridse" is blue?
That's the shade the florists have lone hee,,
Strivin. for. S '
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14

EASY lies the head that has lost its
crown is the verdict of the ex-Suitaii
of Morocco It is expert testimony.
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14

That Messrs Hawley and Post really
drifted | 800 miles in their recent voyage
has been questioned on both sides of the
Atlantic. Last week the founder of the
Aero Club in London expressed the opin-
ion that the distance covered was only
1895 miles, and now an American au-
thority. Engineering News makes an
estimate which is lower by twenty miles.
Must aeronautic records be discounted
like fish stories?
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14

the hrst time for a woman one so gifted as
judith Gautier should have entered"
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14

A project for the establishment OF
wireless telegraphic communication be-
tween Valparaiso and Punta Arenas, on
the Strait of Magellan is under consid-
Grafton b. the ChiIian authorities. Gov
ernmental control of such fac1htieS
would have manifest advantages III dl-
recting the movements of naval vessels
Still as there is a cable all the way
down the west coast of South America
there does not appear to be any pressing
necessity for additional means of SEND
ING orders of that kind.
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14

Hnnors are about even. While Amer
lea continues TO be taken in by bogus
nobIemen, Europe puts its trust in bo-
gus American millionaires.
New-York tribune., 1910-11-14

Some of the superfluous Seine water
that is troubling Paris once more Woulu
he welcome in this vicinity 1t is only
another case of matter in the wrong
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-21
DAVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Chris Yung raised the frame OF his
large barn last Thursday.
The l., A. S. will meet with Mrs. II.
Murvin, July 28th.
Mrs. Armstrong of Wisconsin came
last week for an indefinite stay with his
daughter, Mrs. V. Wiltse.
Mr., and Mrs. Roland Saxton of Alma
were Sunday callers at j. {, 1erians.
Ralph Hill and wife spent Sunday in
Ithaca with the latter's mother.
Mrs. Henry Fuller went to Ferris,
Sunday, for several weeks visit with
her daughter Mrs G. Rexford.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Crozies spent Sun.
day with Ben Parker and wife of New
Haven.
Frances Howell visited last week with
her cousin in Ashley.
The Advents closed their NEE ting last
Sunday evening.
Mrs. Della Struble returned to Lans
ing, Saturday, after visiting her parents
part of the week
Mrs. Coon and children of Owosso
W. Walker and family, Mr.. and Mrs
V. Wiltse. and Rev. Birds were guest:
of G. Wardell and wife
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-21
SUMMER

At school meeting Monday evening
John Seaman and John Wood were
elected new members of the board
Ralph Holcomb was elected director.
Mrs. Arnold Worden started Friday
for ner home in Shelby accompanied by
her niece Miss Ruby Cleverdon.
Mrs. Woodland and granddaughter
Alta Parr of Alma visited friends and
relatives here last week.
Glen Hicks. wife and child visited al
@. A. Buttons, James McGreanor's and
Ivett fuckers last Thursday and Fri
day.
Elmon Evey is having his vacation
! and Mrs. Evey is carrying the mail.
Mrs. John Robson and Ruth Graham
were in Riverdale Thursday.
John Robson was in Alma on business
Thursday.
Fred Wright, wife and son, George
Flint and wife, Miss Helen and Mrs.
Mary Flint of Carson City and Miss
Hubbel of Maple Rapids were callers in
town Thursday while on their way to
Mt Pleasant.
John Slater and family, +. J. Graham
and family, john Robson and wife were
in Crystal Sunday.
J. Gibbs and Clayton Jones Of Ed
more visited at c. NJ. Jones Sunday.
A +. Fowler and wife went to the
upper peninsula, Monday for a two
weeks outing.
G. A Button was in Elm Hall on
business Monday.
+. J. Graham, John Robson, c. A.
Button, Lott Ferris and Lew Forquer
attended the funeral of r. E. Moblo in
Riverdale, Tuesday.
Mrs. d. J. Ayers and Ruth Graham
visited in New Haven Tuesday.
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs.
Lydia Evey's Wednesday.
An ice cream social and a donation
was hsld in the K.O.T.M,M. hall under
the auspices of the C.W.BM. last Fri
day evening for the benefit of the
Dorothy family, who has had so much
sickness the past year. Nine dollars
was cleared besides many other thin gs
which were very much needed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-21
LOCAL MARKETS

The following market quotations ar
corrected every Thursday morning.
GRAIN.
Wheat-No. ! white, 100 No. 2 rec
90
Oats--3Sc
Shelled corn-60c.
Beans-Hand picked, per bu. $500.
Rye-70c.
Buckwheat-$l.25 per 100 lbs.
HAY.
No, Timothy-$l0.00 to $1,000.
Mixed-$10.00.
Clover-No. l, $500 to $500 per ton
Straw-s4,O 90 to $500
CLOVER SEED.
June-$5.0O to $3.50 per bushel.
Alsyke-S5. 80 to $500 per bushel.
Mammoth-$5.00 to 80 per bushel.
Timothy-1.15 per bushel.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-sS.75 per cwt
BeefCattle-S3 90 $3.50 per cwt.
Sheep-$3.50 per cwt.
Lambs-$6 per cwt.
Veal Calves -6H
DRESSED MEATS.
Beetle "a Sc per pound,
Hogs-l1.90 per cwt.
Mutton-Sc per pound.
Veal Calves-9c per pound.
POULTRY, HIDES, ETC.
Brothers large-lSc.
Hens, large fat-l2c per pound.
Ducks, young-l0c per pound.
Geese, alive-S per pound.
Fat Turkeys, alive-l4c per Id
Beef Hides-7c per pound,
Horse Hides-$2 a. 800.
Deacon Skins-25c.
Calf Skins-llc per pound.
Tallow-5c to &C per pound.
VEGETABLES, FRUITS, ETC.
Potatoes-25c per bushel.
PRODUCE.
Butter-23-25 per pound.
Eggs-l7-l9c per dozen.
Lard-l4c per pound.
Honey-l3c per pound.