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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31

creamed onions and canned corn and peas
pudding and pie are likely to make trouble
There's many a severe illness due to
Christmas gluttony that Is given some
high sounding name to crafty the vanity
of the patient
"A fat old lady lay grooming IN her peu
the morning after Christmas: her hahos
clutched her stomach in agony
"'Oh. DOCTOR she groaned on my APP
pearance, is II ptomaine poisoning 90 you
Think"
Madame, | answered. ,'mistletoemalne
poisoning would be nearer the mark
Yes: we ouarreIled because she wanted
but you seem to have made up with
herr" -, ,,o,s,o,
Post.
Young man, don't let the wanderlust
get into your blood. Don't be a roiiihe
stone" This is the advice OF one VINO
knows. NJ f.. A. Lasley, who has spent
most OF his life as a wanderer. arrived IN
Chicago after a four thousand-mile bicycle
trip from San Francisco via Seattle ana
Omaha At the age of ffty-three years ne
says 1t is impossible for him to settle
down" Lasley is the author OF DOCK
entitled Across America in House on
Wheels" and for twelve years his wire
and FIVE children accompanied him on his
gypsylike travel. Four years ago his fam
lily left him to live permanently In Read
ing. Penn. He is now on his way TO JON
them, and declares he will make one more
effort to conquer the roaming spirit ana
spend the remainder Of his life with them
Wife-Mercy! Look at your face. what $
happened? o,.or mo
and / called him down.
Wife-But your black eye! -, ,,os,or
Hub-Oh, he obeyed my call'-bos'op
Transcriut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
4 YEAR or DEMOCRACY.

1t must be rather dispiriting for those
enthusiastic Democrats who a year ago
were prophesying great things TO cast up
the record of the Dix administration. Or
that the estimate Of New York State De-
mocracy must be made; the good accom-
plished by the GaynOr administration in
New York City must be regarded as cred
liable 10 the Mayor personally and his
fusion associates rather than to DemOc-
racy, and can hardly be taken to mitigate
the failings of the state government. And
an impartial survey Of the record neceS-
states the conclusion that ii has failed
failed to accomplish most Of the things
which Governor Dix set out to do; failed
TO do those things which it was inevi-
table he must do If he were 10 retain the
good will of the public with which he
started and achieve a record creditable
TO himself in comparison with those Of
his immediate predecessors.
For this perhaps Governor Dix indi-
vidually should not be made to bear all
the blame. 1t would have required a
far stronger individuality and a much
broader grasp Of public affairs and sense
of obligation TO the public rather than
TO a political party than he possessed TO
enable any Governor to stand against the
demands Of Tammany Hall. Mr. Dix
was selected for nomination because he
was not the possessor of these qualities,
and the record of the year shows bow
wisely Tammany judged. Therefore,
Governor Dix, almost as much as the
people Of this state. has been a victim of
Tammany lust for spoils, of Tammany
inability and lack of desire TO give decent
administration. of Tammany shOrtsight-
edness and tiIneserving and irrespOnsi-
bility.
Against repetition Of this in the new
year the state will be safeguarded some
what because Of a Republican Assembly.
That Assembly was elected because Of
Tammany's shortcomings. 1t is the visi-
BILE sign Of protest against the political
conditions inevitable under Democratic
administration while Tammany controls
Democracy. 1t viii be little more sue
cessful than Tammany's Legislature was
IN gaining public esteem, however, If it
shapes its course in accordance with that
idea alone. From no point Of view either
Of service TO the party or the state eau
it afford to organize as reactionary
body and adopt programme merely of
inactlon. negadOn or obstruction. The
standards for Republicanism in this state
have been set, by the aims and achieve
ments Of the Hughes administration and
the declarations Of the platform Of the
convention of 1910. No mere opposition
to Democratic attempts at exploiting the
state, however creditable to the Repub-
llcan Assembly will be accepted by the
public as its whole duty. There should
be as well, TO meet the requirements OF
those who accomplished the political
oyerturning consistent endeayor TO cor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN SCHOOL

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Although Bird S. Coer does not
tell US why he regards the imminent tri-
umph Of socialism with such horror. II
may be presumed that he opposes THAI
economic and social theory. as do many
more of us, on the ground that 1t seeks
to establish an artificial industry system
ont Of harmony with the evolutionary ten
denotes of American democracy If this is
the case, one may well be surprised that
he has arrived at the conclusion that TO
fight socialism In the name OF democ-
fundamental democratic principles. If it
were true that d free and impartial educa-
ton tended to produce socialists the i'm
plication would be In favor of socialism
rather than against democratic education.
Better, IN fact. endure for u time
the cumbersome economic experiment
which enthusiastic socialists seek to thrust
upon us than destroy religious liberty and
return to the medieval injustice of a union
of Church and State. Religion in the pub
lie schools means a denial Of the rights and
liberties OF the individual citizen: and no
sophlstry can harmonic so great a wrong
with the truths of American democracy
Belief In the supernatural Is strictly per-
sonal matter, and in no way concerns the
community I'm it's collective capacity.
The goddess public school is not the
anti-God public school. 1t is simply the
American public school, doing its duty and
not travelling outside its jurisdiction. As
we'll denOunce the goddess bank or the
goddess" Street Cleaning Department for
not mixing religious proselytism with its
regular functions.
JAMES +. MORTON, JR.
New York Dec ~ 1911
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
REFORMING DELINQUENTS.

1t is an ambitious programme which
the conference Of charitable and philan-
thropic organizations interested in the
care of delinquents and the feeble-mind-
ed intends to lay before Governor Dix
and the Legislature for consideration. 1t
includes the building Of state reform
atory for male delinquents OF from six
teen to twenty-one years. the completion
Of the State Eraining School for Girls
at Hudson and the building Of a similar
institution in the western part of the
state, and the erection of custodial asy.
lums for feeble-minded men and women
convicted Of crimes. All this would cost
much money, and the Governor and Leg
islG lure are frequently unable now, be-
cause Of the mutitudinous demands on
the state treasury, to give TO existing
hospitals and asylums the appropriations
they desire.
Nevertheless the need OF reform and
more advanced methods In the states
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN Yuan Shih-kai was re-
norted about to put to the reigning dy-
nasty the alternative of abdlcatlng OF
disgorging their riches, declaring that
his continued administration was oIher-
wise impossible he showed disposition
&c temporize regarding the demand Oh
the peace conference that the lmperldisI
troops should retire from their posltlohs'
- The Turkish Cabinet resigned
--- 4 Rrltish cruiser was sent TO the
Eastern Mediterra mean to assure the
neutrality Of Egypt in the Turco-ltallan
war. = law was passed in the
French Parliament modifying the priv
ileges Of the Bank Of France. - hlnS
George and Queen Mary returned 10 car
Cutta the former from hunting tIlp III
which he bagge6 thirty tigers and thlr-
teen rhinSCcroses --= J. Howard tord,
the American who was arrested by ms
take on his arrival at Dover. England
was discharged at the Bow street police
court London. -= Spain decided 10
send troops to the Riff region of Morocco
to suppress native uprising there. -
The cotton mills in Lancashire, England
went on half time, increasing the num-
Der of unemployed to 100000 -
Eleven more deaths among inmates OF
the Municipal Night Shelter for the
Home less occurred in Berlin:
DOMESTIC. democrat of the House
of REPRESENTATIVES plan TO eliminate
from the next SundTy civil appropriation
bin the S22j.000 for the Tariff Board, the
$4,000 for the Economy commission ana
the $4,000 for the Presidents travelling
expeDses Two California union
labor leaders and one from Utah were
arrested after the federal grand jury In
Los Angeles returned many indictments
in the dynamite conspiracy case. ---
Governor Dix at Albany appointed DR..
James V. May, superintendent Of Mattea
wan State Hospital, as president or the
State Commission in Lunacy. -- SIX
uersons were killed and thirteen injured
in the wreck Of a passenger train on the
Great Northern Railway, near FINLEY,
s D.; two Of the cars caught fire and
were burned the occupants being extrl-
Gated witt. difficulty. - Two boys
were drowned and six others required
medical attendance when thirty or more
skaters were thrown into the water at a
hockey game at Melrose, ,dass.
CITY.-StocKs were fractionally high
er. The New York Railways Com
pany which is TO take over the Metro
politan Street Railway property to-mor-
row, was organized, with Theodore P
Shonts. Of the Interborough, as president
The citizens peace banquet was
given at the Waldorf under discouraG ing
circumstances, the secretaries in charge
delaying the seating or the guests LOT
more than IN hour, while President Taft
was kept waiting IN a side room. ==
Theodore Roosevelts reasons for not
attending the peace dinner were made
public 80 Health officer Doty made
public a letter 10 Governor Dix refusing
N To- resign, and caused his counsel to issue
'I statement asking his friends not to
y take action TO prevent the appointment
Of his successor.
THE WEATHER.-Indica for to-
day: Rain or snow. The temperature
yesterday: Highest 80 degrees; low
est %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
FAMINE AND REVOLUTION.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Frequency of famine appeals and
interest in China's political changes are
factors obscuring the fact that $4,000
refugees face death by slow starvation in
the districts investigated by our American
Red Cross in China While single in1i-
,iduals possess sufficient surplus of wealth
in America TO meet the famine IT does
not seem probable that the general appeal
TO the churches Of the country will go
unheeded or that hardness in responding
10 such a situation will be witnessed Con
seryation plans being initiated with relief
work will doubtless end famine conditions
In the densely populated Yangtse Valley
owing To the foresight OF our Red Cross In
d!spatching Mr.. Jameson TO the region fol-
lowing the last famine.
II IL certainly opportunity for Americans
To assist China at this juncture in her rapid
development TO "A place among the great
nations OF Asia The various foreign mis-
sion treasurers banks having transactions
with China and the American Red Cross
are forwarding funds to the scene of dis
tress a this crisis. which extends until NAV
next & f. -
New Haven. Conn, Dec. &c, 1911
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
DIR. DOTY7S REMOVAL.

DIR. Doty's refusal to resign as Health
Officer of the Port of New York In ac-
cordance with Governor Dix'a demand is
entirely in accord with his course since
the Dix investigation Of his office was
begun. Feeling keenly the injustice OF
the whole affair. having for himself and
his work the approval and commentator
Of eminent physicians and scientists. the
commercial interests Of the port and 4
great portion Of the public. he could 90
nothing less than refuse TO retire under
charges so disgraceful as those accepted
by the Governor. He could do no less
than force Governor Dix to remove him
and thus permit a trial of the issue
before higher and perhaps less biassed
tribunal than the one whose condemna-
ton of his administration the Governor
has swallowed whole.
The state Senate, which must confirm
DIR. Doty's successor, is a Democratic
body and on many occasions has SHOWN
its subservience to Tammany Hall. How
ever. il is not without Democratic mem
bers of independence and breadth of VI
sion who would not hesitate to diner
from a Democratic Governor and job
grabbing political machine on matters so
important as the preservation OF an hon
orable personal reputation and protection
of the nations health. For that reason
DR.. DOty's course is to be commended.
The public at present is not satisfied that
DR.. Doty has had a square deal. II Will
be glad to see him carry his fight where
il is likely to be made on more even
terms than were his portion during the
Governors investigation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31

handling OF the young hayward mem
beers Of society Is Imperative. Elmira
Reformatory presents conditions far
from ideal. for youths convicted or
minor offences are permitted. indeed
forced. to mingle with much older ana
more hardened criminals. to absorb from
them knowledge Of evils undreamed or.
The phrase "a graduate Of Elmira' Is
familiar one I'm the criminal news. lt
carries its own comment on the sltua-
ton. Even worse is the plight OF hum
dreds of other youths who 90 to peni-
tentiaries or county jails. DR.. Lewis, OF
the New York Prison Association, says
there is practically no chance for a boy
delinquent more than sixteen years old
outside of New York City to go any
where but into prison. The state
Training School for Girls at Hudson, de-
signed to meet this situation so far as
the other sex Is concerned, will have a
capacity of about five hundred. The ex-
perts who addressed the conference esti-
mated that another similar school, or
reformatory, In the western part OF the
state would be necessary to meet the re-
quirements properly.
The state makes wise and reason
ably adequate provision for the care OF
its criminal insane. 1t has made slight
provision for the care of the feeble
minded delinquents Of either sex, al
though heavy percentage Of the minor
criminals are Of that unfortunate class.
Doubtless the initial cost Of all these
suggested buildings and the work they
would shelter would be heavy. Yet the
state has duty to its young delinquents
and those unfortunates who violate the
law directly or indirectly through In
firmities Of mind. The graduate or
Emira" or the pen" who figures sec
ond time or repeatedly. in the criminal
news becomes heavy burden to the
state The young offender when re-
formed becomes a burden bearer for the
state Governor Dix and the appropri-
ating powers Of the Legislature should
not lightly turn down the suggestions OF
this conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
.rFrom The tribune Bureau.j

.tFrom The Tribune Bureau.J
Washington, Dec. 30.-There will be some
noticeable absences in the diplomatic corps
at the White House reception on Monday
the Austrian The French and the japanese
ambassadors being away from the capital
The felctations from the rulers of those
countries to President Taft will be extended
through charges d'affaires. A number or
diplomats, with the rank Of minister, also
will be absent. Baron Hengelmuller and
NJ. Jusserand will return in time for the
diplomatic reception in January.
Mr.. Wilenkin Russian financial agent
sailed for this country to-day.
Commander Retzmann. German naval at
tachf. returned to-day from New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
THREE-CENT PIECES.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: What has become of the three-cent
coins? 1t occurs to me that these useful coins
should be restored. The three-cent pieces
heretofore coined have been impractical.
The old silver piece was too small, the
nickel three-cent pieces were too close in
appearance TO our dime. l would suggest
to create a new three-cent coin of nickel in
the size of the present five-cent coin, but
provided with a hole through the centre so
that 1t can at once be distinguished from
the present nickel, both by sight and touch
Coins OF this character are used In Bel
GUM to-day with great satisfaction.
FRANK BERGEN.
RrnoklN.n ,OQ 1911
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31

rect Democracy's sins Of omission ana
commission In the last year and to re-
deem in the statute law the promises OF
the Saratoga platform and the campaign
pledges of 1910 and 1911. With such Z
record for the Assembly the Republican
party can enter the coming state cam
paign assured that the voters Will attend
properly to all that is left of Democracy
I'm the state administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
FRUITLEsS SEARCH FOR WORK.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: At this Christmas season is there
one business man who could help to some
means of gaining a livelihood a man with
good business record in New York City
thrown out by trusts? | could manage or
get business on commission. | have been
struggling vainly for year to get work.
New York. Dec. %, 1911. II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
MENTAL ARITHMETIC
An Expression of Regret That 1t Is Not
Taught in Public Schools.
tho Editor Of The Tribune.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: l wish to express my hearty APP
prevail of your editorial in yesterdays issue
under the caption 1.-The Basis of School
ing" I have long felt that our present
school system is radically wrong and that
altogether too much time is devoted to
what might be termed a veneering process
In particular / want to mention what
consider the unwise elimination from the
curriculum OF a study that proved, under
the old system. one Of the most valuable
aids to close thinking on the part OF the
pupil, resulting. as II did, in alertness or
intellect and improvement of the reasoning
powers of the pupil. | refer to mental
arithmetic One of the leading merchants
of this city, who enjoyed the benefits OF
that branch of study, recently remarked
that while he himself could readily men
tally solve problem involving fractions. or
quantity or price, or both. his clerks, edu-
Gated under the present system, were
driven to the use Of paper and pencil TO
arrive at a solution
leave the discussion OF other weak
points in the present system to more COM
petent hands The revolt against the pres
ent forcing process is a hopeful sign; and 1t
Is to be hoped that It may bring about
change in the present system
AN OLDTIMER.
Middletown. n. Y, Dec. IS, 1911
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
A MONEYMAkING CAT.

From The kennebec Journal.
Thomas Gleason, OF Canaan. has eat that
earns almost enough hunting to support a family
The eat last week. while on one OF It's hunting
expeditions brought home a mink The owner
OF the cat sold the hide for S. This ca. will
quite often 80 into the woods. catch a rabbit
and the animal being too heavy for the cat to
lug home he will gnaw 1t In two and bring one
half At q time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
SAME OLD THINGS.

once again a New Year comes
Same old White Way well go prowling
Same old beating. same old drums
Same old fish horns. same old bowling;
Same old raucous, killing noise
Same old crowd Of same old jokers;
Same old bunch Of booty boys
Singing at the same old smokers
Same old handshakes. same old cheer,
Same old business-"Why It's Monday
Same old scream. The glad New Year,
Same old sentiment. It's fun day;
Same old headache when It's Ger,
Same old new leaf" same old token;
Same old thing from shore to shore
Same old resolutions broken.
A. W. L.
I'm blest IL / can see what Blabkins
finds to admire In that Miss Jorkins." said
Hinkleigh. why. she's wholly made up"
That's IL, ! guess said Harkaway.
"Blabkns always was crazy about fiction."
-Harper's Weekly.
"A Christmas dinner isn't a very digesti-
BILE meal" said DR.. Henry G. Higgins. the
noted dietitian of Duluth. In recent lect-
ure.
Plum pudding and mince pie are meals
In themselves. Therefore. consumed on
top Of two or three pounds Of turkey.
cranberry sauce. mashed potatoes and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
Netp-Dork Gribn1le.
SUNDAY. DECEMBER 81, 1911.
This newspaper Is o,cned and pub

This newspaper Is ocned and pub
iishcd on The Tribune Association,
Nec York corporation; office and prin'
cipal mace Of business, Tribune Build
ing. No. 154 Nassau street, Neto lork;
ogden Mills. president; ogden NJ. Reid'
secretary: James IL. Barrett. treasurer.
The address Of the officers is the Office
of this newspaper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31

THE Great Maeterlinck Mystery
ought to take place among the best
Sellers" The quest of the poet who either
is or is not here appears to be almost as
futile as deliberate pursuit of that Blue
Bird, happiness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31

In a speech yesterday at Columbus,
Ohio Mr.. Pinchot referred to Senator
La Toilette as q man brave enough to
sacrifice himself by lending his name as
a candidate for the Republican Presi-
Dental nomination. What bravery was
required TO accept instead of repel the
advances Of the Progressive conference
which brought Mr.. La Toilette into the
canvass? Running for a Presidential
nomination ought TO be a pleasure
rather than penance TO a statesman Of
extracting enjoyment from the excite
ments OF publicity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31

The announcement that DR.. Sun Vat
sen has been unanimously elected"
President OF the new Chinese republic
may be somewhat misleading TO some
readers. He has neither been elected by
Il plebiscite of the Chinese nation, nor
by a national assembly, nor yet by the
votes OF the Joint conference OF govern
ment supporters and revolutionists at
Shanghai. He has merely been chosen
by the military leaders of the revolu-
tionists. His election" means not that
he is the choice OF the Chinese people.
but that the leaders Of the revolution
havS put him forward as their candi-
datSAor the head If the state DR.. Sun
Is wa known In this country and is
highlEAsteemed. and would probabl
make good President, If IL were as
sured that a republic was practicable in
China at this time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31
NOTES FROM TUXEDO PARK

[By Telegraph TO The Tribune
Tuxedo Park, n. Y, Dec. S0.-Clear. crisp
weather favored the Tuxedo colonists ios
their annual New Years dance. which va
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31

Mr.. La Toilette seems inclined to pose
as "collarless candidate" I'm so literal
and extreme O sense that he will not
wear even his own collar, but appears
before his audiences in studied undress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31

For instance, II you purpose to support
the arbitration treaties unamended. then
think that you are not merely wrong, put
an unworthy and however unconsciously
a hypOcritical move against the interest OF
peace and against the honor and interest OF
the United States and OF civilization II
you intend to support these treaties, how
ever, with the amendments introduced oy
Senators Root and Lodge, then you are right
because you are supporting what Is not
very important but still sincere EFFORT 70
make things a little better.-Mr. Roosevelt
10 the secretary Of the peace dinner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31

II peace dinner" must have a guard
OF strong arm" police, surely the irenic
diners cannot logically object to peace
loving nations having an army and
navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-31

1t is hard to see how not very impor-
tant effort at betterment can change
from wrong to right an unworthy and
hypocritical move against the very honor
and welfare Of the nation and the inter-
est Of civilization. Either the treaty
cannot be so bad as it seems or else the
amendment Is more vital. to work such
a transformation.