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New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
At the Budget Show
Continued from second page.

When Controller Prendergast came into
Office IT took twenty days for bill TO snail
is way through the help-burdened mazes
OF the city's auditing department Since
then the time required has been shaved
down to eight days. Less than half the
bills get through the Mayors departments
in thirty days Many are Just a month OF
age when they are finally disposed of.
The Department Of Health recently re-
FUSED the New York MIX Commission and
the Bureau OF Municipal Research access
to It's books This is a violation Of one Of
the Oldest rights OF the taxpayer. The city
department declared that no cause had
been shown why they should open their
books to the organizations The Bureau
OF Municipal Research brought suit. ask
Ing that the books be shown and won
The Department Of Health Immediately an.
pealed. and there the case now stands-ln.
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
ARNOLD BENNETT.

Arnold Bennett. the English novelist and
playwright reached here a few days ago to
look around. and, perhaps, afterward to
say something about the United States.
MI Bennett. whose skill in the writing Of
books is widely recognized, and who has
also written a score of plays thinks plays
are more easily written than works of fic-
ton. 'It takes fewer words to write a
play" he said when he arrived here, 'and
really amy one with an eye for situations
and stage effects and a knowledge Of stage
technique can write a play. The same per
sons could not probably. write a novel"
Mr. Bennett was horn i'm England forty
-Four years ago, but going to Paris eight
years ago for a threo-day visit he was so
fascinated by the French metropolis that
he forgot to go back TO London until re-
Gently
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
ALFRED TENNYsoN DICKENS.

Mr. Dickens who is the eldest living son
of Charles Dickens and q godson Of the
English poet. reached this country recently.
landing in Boston. the port at which his
distinguished father landed in 1912. He did
not have the unpleasant experiences in
crossing which were the lot Of his parent
who feared that the smokestack, from
which the flames burst at intervals, would
be overturned I'm the storm and the wooden
steamer by which he was travelling be de-
stroyed by fire No sooner had the son
landed. however. than his Impressions were
sought FOR publication. He will have great
difficulty n his travels with his words
anent the "beefy ankles" Of Boston wom-
en- When Mr.. Dickens reached New York
ne was Of course. interviewed. and this Is
the explanation he gave Of the Boston epi-
sode. Il had hardly been I'm the city
matter Of four hours said he, when
most irrepressible youth bounced into me
where ! was sitting in the lobby Of the
Hotel Vendome watching the streets flood
ed with rain He wanted TO know what
my impressions of the place were. espe-
cially. he said. of the ladies. ] told him
that ! had only just finished luncheon at
the club and had not had time TO look
around but ne insisted. so l remarked that
] had seen a number Of umbrellas and-er-
ankles. and that, as in all places. the beefy
ankles outnumbered the symmetrical ones
We like 10 see That was all / had seen
since ] arrived. ] said" He told Of the
incident as an amusing joke at the Boston
City Club. and II was taken for q solemn
statement by the solemn Bostonians and
printed Mr.. Dickens has not spent all Of
his life in England. his governor" as he
described his father. wishing him TO see the
world. When twenty years old he went
into the bush" in Australia TO raise sheep.
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22

for the Department OF Agriculture. and the
granting TO F. L. Dunlap. another member
Of an indefinite leave Of absence. Mr.. Doo-
little is not widely known to the public,
and his selection for the post was unex-
pected lie is the chemist al the United
States Appraiser Stores, in this city. 1t
is said that the purity OF 50 per cent Of the
articles OF food which enter the United
States from foreign countries Is passed
upon in his office. IL was he VINO stopped
the importation from China Of decayed
eggs preserved I'm bulk with boric acid. As
a result of his work in the course Of the
seven years that he has been in charge Of
the pure food laboratory at the Appraisers
Stores. foreign products shipped here are
conforming more closely TO our laws than
they once did II peas are artifcially col
ored. the label recites that fact II "sar-
zines in olive OIL prove upon examination
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22

dicatng that some departments have no
particular love for the light OF publicity.
rreferring 10 keep the meddlesome public
Indifferent IN regard to what they do.
The budget show fails to display any
cards showing that the Mayor suppressed
the reports of Mr. Fosdck. the Commits
sioner Of Accounts on the Park Depart
ment and the Health Department.
There is no poster explaining why the
Board of Aldermen is opposed to the
standardizing Of contracts and salaries
plan that would inevitably cut down
chances for graft and special privileges for
favored employees
rhe Research Bureau would give Park
Commissioner Slower a whole floor In its
exhibit
First. he should have pictures showing
the rundown. decrepit condition of the city
PARKS The board also charges that he is
costing the city more than any other pub
lie official gets in the country. with the
exception of President Taft. Not that he
gets it all himself but his alleged incom-
petence has made necessary the retention
Of many other mon 20 do the work he gets
paid for
The bureau also declares that the Com
missioner. for want of decision in keeping
lessees, deprived the city Of 400 In rev.
enue from rent for space under the Man
haitian terminal OF the Brooklyn Bridge.
and that the Commissioner further al
lowed a company TO advertise a filter in
the space. contrary To all park regulations.
That's enough t. illustrate or course.
You couldn't really expect the city papas to
pull things like that on themselves. But,
anyhow, go TO the show. There is plenty
there Tor your eyes To look at and enough
other things that can't be seen TO furnish
YOU with a square meal of thought food
after you are home and In bed
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
THE DUKE OF coNNAUeHT.

The Duke OF Connaught, who succeeds
Earl Grey as Governor General of the Do
rninion OF Canada. reached the land of our
LADY of the Shows" a few days ago. He
was greeted at Quebec by r. L. Borden,
the new Premier, and his official party
The picture seems TO demonstrate that the
new representative of King George en-
joyed his welcome, tor he is seen TO be
laughing heartily and like any less exalted
person. The Duchess of Connaught stands
at his right, while the new Conservative
premier is seen at the left with his hat off.
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
OW EN- WISTER.

Mr. Wister. the author of The Nfr-
ginian" and Lady Baltimore" received
the other day some publicity from new
point Of view On October 13 the news
papers had two paragraphs headed "Owen
Wister Near Death" The paragraphs de-
scribed the delivery Of a telegram to Mrs.
Wister just as she was about to begin an
address at the meeting OF the Pennsylvania
Federation Of Women's Clubs at Erie Penn.
The dispatch contained statement that
her husband was ILL., and she Immediately
hired special train and started for
wyoming. where he was supposed to be.
The following day dispatch was received
from Rigby. Idaho, conveying the informa-
ton that he was in good health, and on
the point Of starting out on a short hunt
ing trip before returning to the East.
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22

keag. their country home. in Stockhridge,
Mass. amid the gay autumnal coloring OF
nature II was golden event in many re-
spects. as befitted the occasion. there be-
ing gifts in gold from old friends, a giant
Wedding cake suitably bedecked with gold
and cut with a gold knife. gold pieces for
the women and children of the families ON
ployed on the place, golden wishes from
both great and small who were invited 10
be present AT one or another of the fes-
tivities, and feicita ations were received from
potentates and powers. Mr. Choate added
TO the romantic interest of the day by tell
ing in his golden way the story of his
meeting with the future Mrs Choate. who
was then Miss Caroline butcher Sterling.
Of Armenia. y. Y. II came about, ne said,
through the suggestion of a college friend.
The second call was made without an in
vitation from his friend. on Independence
Day. 1851. as he put H. he learned his fate
and sacrificed his independence for the re-
mander Of his life.
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
THE UNFAIR DiVORCEE.

Or. II. w Wiley. the food expert was
talking at a luncheon in Washington about
a food aduterator.
His first offer" said DR.. Wiley. SOUND.
ed, on the face OF IL. fair 10 the public, out
IL was in reality as unfair as the otfer OF
the divorcee.
A wife. after the divorce. said 10 her
husband
81 am willing TO let you have the haoy
half OF the time
Good, said he. rubbing his hands'
Splendid" 49,,
nights. Washington Star.
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
IT'S NO USE.

He was telling her about book nc -
Just read. ,,a directness OF
the author" he said, are app'e hook that
seemed gT. so helpful. so uplifting so pu'"
Inspiring. ,,.o him with rapt
countenance Now she, spone ,us, thought
of 'V a Nay AZ to trim my winter hat!'
land Plain Dealer
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
r. &. DOOllTTlE.

Mr.. Doolittle is the new member OF the
Food and Drug Board OF Inspection. OF
which Or. Harvey w. Wiley is tho head.
He was selected TO sit with the board until
il is finally reorganized after President
Taffs return from his Western tour This
arrangement followed President Taft's dis
missal Of the charges filed against Dr.
Wiley, which resulted in the removal from
the board Of George r. McCabe, solicitor
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
THEIR REASONS.

II was the dinner hour and the prison in
spectors were hurrying over their official
round They asked several questions
quickly.
~ am here, gentlemen" explained the
when the warder turned his
back las the result of moment OF alb
straction."
cause OF an unfortunate habit OF making
light OF things
THE reason | am here" chimed in the
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22

to be "minnows in cottonseed OIL il is i'm
pressed upon the importer that the cans
must be so labelled or they cannot be
placed on the market Mr. Doolttle be-
lieves I'm thorough enforcement OF the
pure food law. He is an alumnus OF the
Michigan State Agricultural College OF the
class Of '96. and for eight years was the
state analyst at the laboratory OF the
Michigan dairy and food department. After
the pure food law was passed he took the
civil service examinations. and was ap-
pointed to take charge OF the laboratory
here He came In September. 1904
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22

OWEN WiSTER.

' "Gobsa Godcs young son remarked one
day rather doubtfuy:
Pa. IL SAYS here that honesty Is the
best policy. Is that right?
Yes. quite right my hoy Gobsa re-
piled. If here hadn't been a host Of nom
est people in this country, how do you sup
pose Ia ever have made forty millions In
eight years? Oh. yes. laddie, honesty is a
great help To a financier-a great help "
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
THE COFFEE3

The other morning. az the Breakfast tasiiff 1T.
Mr. Skillings who was In hisnS
satisfied mood, remarked 20 me- Thmshands.
Nnar nar Who cot mo cross in the morning.
bans m things around and kick because wv
coffee is cold?" s,.u,,,ss sweet
why" responded Mrs. skllhnSs' vomths
ly. Il should make IL hot Tor you
CopapaniOu.
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
COUNTESS DE LA eREzE.

The Count and Countess dc Ia Cree ar
rived here from Europe recently. The
countess is daughter of Charles Steele,
of the firm of j. =. Morgan & Co. She was
married 10 Count de la Cree on october
l9 last year. He is in the diplomatic SER
vice OF France. They are visiting the
countess's narents.
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
A SUCCESSFUL SUIT.

so YOU were successful in your eHorw.
TO break your uncle's will in which ne iei'
you only $4,000
Yes. / won out easily .,
After paying the lawyers l took dow
.50O."-Detroit Free Press.
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
OTHER PEOPLES HONESTY.

George H. Earle. jr.. Philadelphia finan-
cicr said the other day at the Merton
Cricket Club:
1T is a mistaFe 10 Think all our linan-
cieTs are dishonest--to think they art all In
Gobsa Codes class.
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
WE REALLY SHOULD.

That 'Burke's Peerage' is a me wv
and a handy guide - 9
Tells you all about the nobility. en- N.
Yes: | think We ought 20 return ~ ~
compliment by getting up cataiosu'
heiresses Washington Herald
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
Here and There

IRVING c. STERN. son Of Louis Stern,
and Miss Ruth Brandeis, daughter of
Il Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Brandes. OF
NO. 76S Fifth avenue, were married at
Sherry's a few days ago Miss Leola Bran
deis was her sisters maid Of honor ana
Beatrice Stern, the small sister Of the
bridegroom. was the flower girl. Melville
Stern was his brothers best man.
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22

forger is simply on account OF a natural
desire 70 make a name for myself"
And l." added the burglar. through
nothing but taking advantage OF an open
ing which was offered IN a large mercan'
tile esta ablishment."-T Bits.
New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
JOSEPH n. CHOATE.

Mr and Mrs Choate. on Monday, cele-
brated the hftieth anniversary Of their
marriage. which took place on october l6'
lssl The celebration was held at Naum-
Newark post., 1911-11-22
THE DEBUTANTE

In a recent issue Of one Of our
leading dailies. in a department
cleverly conducted in the interests
of women. we find delightful trib-
utes to those happy creatures
known as debutantes. q
All quite appropriate, no doubt,
but there follows some suggestions
for the hostess who entertains the
debutante and her friends at dim
ner before the dance or the drama !:
suggestions as to the arrangement
Of the table and the details of the
service. We quote in part: son
the right of each plate are arranged
in circle the glasses to be used
during the meal-One glass for
cocktail or sherry. which should be
served with the relishes, another
for white wine to be served with
the fish, a glass for Bordeaux to
be served with the entree and one
for Burgundy, to be served with
the roast. If champagne is to fol
low. the glasses should be placed
upon the table when the wine is
ready to be served. Licquers are
served in special glasses after
coffee -
All, doesn't coffee sound rather
tame in company like that? After
all that stimulating, my butterfly
goes to the dance or the drama.
At any rate. the works Of the
world does not wait for sluggish
brains, when the day dawns.
Man smiles: he ponders. Dc
women want the ballot9 Well
there are two ways OF looking a
the matter. Honest. thinking won
en- are working for that privilege
while in many a staid. sober tow,
where your butterflies of the soca
glass are an unknown quantity
there are young men, just as idle
and Just as reckless. who use tn
ballot in as trihing a manner a
they live their lives.
Newark post., 1911-11-22
BOOKS WANTED

A school for tuberculosis chill
dren having been opened at Hope
Farm, whereby the children in
mates are to be enabled to keep up
with their studies, books are now
desired by those in charge for the
pupils.
The kind Of books particularly
desired is that which would be OF
benefit to children in the primary
grade, including story books, etc
Persons having them would help
Hope Farm materially by leav
inc them at the office. No. ! West
Fifth street, Wilmington.
Newark post., 1911-11-22
THANKSGIVING DAY

Now. that another year is rap
;dly drawing to a close, it is fitting
that we should turn away from our
various occupations and profes-
sions in life. and render thanks
unto Almighty God fer the many
blessings with which he has
frightened our lives throughout
the year.
The great blessing of peace has
dwelt in our midst. and an all see
ing eye has watched and guided
our course.
Therefore. in recognition OF
these benefits and blessings. and
following the recommendation OF
the President of the United States,
I. Simeon S. Pennewill, Governor
of the State Of Delaware, do set
apart
Newark post., 1911-11-22

had written to Mrs. de Garmo
that four mules couldn't pull tif-
teen children down grade to
school.
An idea which has gained III Ia
vOr where these schools have PROV
Ell a great success is that OF pro-
viding lunches for the noon hour
through the domestic science de-
partment of the school. The fire
less cooker is used. the food being
placed there by the pupil whose
turn it happens to be, after the
close of school in the afternoon.
Each pupil provides his own cup
and is served delicious soup or
something seasonable at the noon
hour of the following day. Mrs.
de (iarmo believes this will become
a part of the domestic science
course of each school within the
next ten years.
The State president OF the
Mothers Congress OF Louisiana
has devised many means OF m
creasing the opportunity OF the
child to become happy and use
ful citizen. Among such move
mcnts are the Boys Patrol and
the Girls Pick and Shovel Corps.
The boys under the age OF sixteen
are fitted with national guards
mems uniforms and patrol the
roads. each one agreeing to keep
that part in front Of his home IN
condition. They are taught to use
the King Road Drag, to drill, and
TO perform feats of physical en-
durance becoming a member OF the
patrol. The girls have an organl-
lation which fits their needs. me
qualification for membership to
This secret order is the ability to
darn. patch, and make button
holes. cook three kinds OF meat.
make three beverages, cook three
vegetables and make three des-
Serts. ,
The model cottage built at the
expense of the ladies. provides an
other example Of the well-directed
energy of the boy and the girl,
Every piece of furniture IN the
buildinr is the handiwork OF "a
bov under sixteen and all the ar
tistic touches and home decora-
tions. the work Of girls OF the same
age.
The work done in this State was
highly commended by Theodore
Roosevelt during his Presidency,
also by Secretary Wilson. OF the
Department Of Agriculture. and
Honorable Ellsworth Brown, Tor
mer president Of the National Ed
ucational Association.
The speaker plead for vote
which would provide federal as
sistance in providing this sureSt
means of social betterment. Tor
those districts too poor to provide
if for themselves-whcre the peo-
pie are literally ostraclzed from
April until December-and suffer
mentally, morally and physically
thereby.
Mrs. de Garmo is enthusiastic
over her work. She firmly believes
in the axiom quoted from the re
port of the organization she rep
, resents-'' What you would see II
the future citizen, you must lnstll
into the child in his home, school
church and social center.
Newark post., 1911-11-22
EXCELLENT SUGGESTIONS
From MRS. DE GARMO' talk

\ large number of people at
tended the lecture held in the Ora
tory last Thursday afternoon,
when Mrs Frank de Garmo. of st.
Louis, Mo-. under the auspices of
the Office Of Good Roads, Wash
ington, ID. c.. gave an interesting
and instructive illustrated talk on
THE Welfare of the Rural Child
and Good Roads"
4 great work has been done
along this line in Mrs. de Garmo s
native State. The idea had its
beginning from the reading Of Il
report from the [. $. Government
in 1908. which rated Louisiana as
tifty-frst in illiteracy. The intelli-
gent population was startled at
this revelation and nine women OF
the State determined to investi-
gate the cause. They met in
Shreveport. Louisiana. to discuss
the matter. One of the number
gave as her opinion. the condition
Of the roads as the greatest factor
in the solution Of the problem. She
cited for her own case as an eX-
ample. having been forced to leave
her ancestral country home in or
der to place her children in school.
All who heard realized the weight
of the argument, and an effort was
,,l, 4,1, Ia tn
rrnment road expert visit that sec
tion at the next Louisiana Sta,e
Fair. The department at Wash
ington granted the request and a
representative devoted several
months to the work of educating
the people of that State to de
sire for better roads. On all Oc-
caSionS the lecturer was made the
hero of the day-escorted by brass
bands and speaking from bowers
of flowers. Enough money was
raised for two miles of model road
with a model cottage at one end
and model school house at the
other. After such "A beginning the
uovement has progressed until
now no State in the Union sur
passes Louisiana in point Of good
road laws.
Many Of Mrs. de Garmo S slides
illustrated the ways in which the
improved roads have affected the
entire social life Of the community.
\ picture of one school before,
showing the small log school
house and the teacher with three
pupils and road of mire and mud
holes oyer. which to travel. was
most pleasantly relieved by the
one that followed. showing the
same site. a new building replac-
inc the old one and thirty-seven
happy children on the playground
4 fine consolidated school in In.
diana was shown, also the carry
allS in which the children were
collected from a four mile radius
There are about two thousand OF
such schools in the United States
where in addition to the pleasure
of wider social circle and all that
follows. the pupil enjoys the i'm
provements that years Of expert
ence have revealed to the educa
tional world
The impossibility of such sys
TEN with the poor roads that are
found IN some districts is evident
One principal Of such a school af
ter a hard fight for consolidation
Newark post., 1911-11-22

The blush of dawn may yet restore
Our light and hope, and JOY once
more;
Sad soul. take comfort, nor for
get
That sunrise never failed us yet. y
'Sunshine-making is a blessed
task;
CHEEKY hearts, like lovely, wide,
blue sky,
Danish weary gloom and give
fresh hope,
Check the rising tear or thought
less sigh.
Put the golden sunshine in each
day;
Others need the cheer that comes
through yOu-
Need it most when outer sky
dull gray,
Leaves the sunshine-making your
to do.
eff Nature have a word for thee.
'Tis this. be brave; It's this, b
strong;
Let all thy heart be full OF cheer,
And fill the measure Of the year
With thrill Of happy song.
Newark post., 1911-11-22
LlFE'S MELODY

''Whv not cast a gleam OF sun
shine over Life s rough road to-
day.
Why not brighten up the shady
spots we find along the way?
just little smile will do it; or a
kindly word to show
We appreciate the efforts OF our
fellow beings 50,
That we wish to let them know 1t
by a friendly glance or nod.
Which shall surely help them up
ward on their pilgrimage to
God.
BE good-and let who will be
clever;
Do noble things. nor dream then
all day long,
And so make life, death, and the
vast forever
One grand. sweet song.
80. heart of mine, we shouldn't
Worry 50!
What we've missed OF calm,
We couldn't have you know
What we've met of stormy pam
And of sorrow s driving ran
We can better meet again.
If it bowl
1.-The strange way, my dearle-
The bright world and cold;
For God gives one the violets.
And God gives one the gold.
The strange way, my dearle--
It's blue skies and gray;
But God shall read the riddle :.
There-at His judgment day.
"And up the east another day
Shall chase the bitter dark away
What though our eyes with teal
are wet?
The sunrise never failed us yet.
Newark post., 1911-11-22
Thursday, November 30th
as a day Of
Thanksgiving and Prayer;

and do recommend that the peo-
pie Of this State on that day re-
frain from their usual vocations.
and in their homes and places OF
worship; offer unto God thanks
for the bounteous gifts that have
fallen from His hand. and pray
ers for the continuance OF His Dl-
vine favors.
In Testimony Whereof, | Sine
on S. Pennewill.
Governor OF the
State of Delaware.
have hereunto set
my hand, and caused
the Great Seal to be
affixed. at Dover.
(GREAT sEAL) this first day Of No
vember. in the year
of our Lord. one
thousand. nine hun
dred and eleven. and
the year of the Inde-
pendence of the
United States of
America. the one
hundred and thirty
sixth.
BY the Governor:
Simeon S. Pennewill
Charles s. Richards.
Secretary Of State.
Newark post., 1911-11-22
Avoid Christmas Rush

Everybody knows what a Christ
mas rush is.
Now here is one relief.
Neatly printed stationery is the
proper thing just now.
We have some fine Irish Linen
that we are working up for some
of the thoughtful-and more COM
ing.
Drop in and look it over.
NEWARK POST.