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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
1rAP THY ANn VOW

pr. Rogers. the dean Of the Yale La"
School. was right in reminding his near
ers at Buffalo tho other evening tnat
war is now more serious evil-a an ID
"fnitelv more heinous crime against MI
''msnitv"-than II was in Washington
dav The nations are much larger now
than they were then, and war between
large nations is, Of course. more de-
str11ctive than war between small
ones. Invention. moreover, has greatly
increased the destructive and death
dealing power of armies and naVles
Military operations, in brief, nave ad'
vanced equally With industrial acuvl'
ties. educational processes. social renne-
ments and scientific research. If civil
zation has not got forward on a powder
cart. the powder cart has moved for
ward with civilization.
While war has thus become more seri-
Gus, however, its horrors have also been
much mitigated both by law and by the
increase Of scientific skill. The rights
Of non-combatants are more respected
Prisoners Of war are better treated. The
wounded and sick are cared for far
more humanely and efficiently. Santa
ton, such AS the Japanese practised in
their Russian war, had not been invent.
ed in Washington's time The Red Cross
had not been founded. Florence Night.
ingale had not been born. These are
circumstances which justice requires
10 be taken into considera ton in com
pairing war in the eighteenth with war
in the twentieth century
There is something more to he said TO
the same effect. Wars are both shorter
in duration and less frequent In occur
renee now than they were in Washing
tons time So protracted struggle as
the Seven Years War. not 10 mention
the Napoleonc wars and the Hundred
Years conflict between England and
France, would no impossible in our
time. Compare the wars between Prus.
sia and Austria. Germany and France
apd Japan and Russia with those Of the
eighteenth century. Nor is there any
such light hearted readiness 20 engage
in war as there was then Nations re-
alize its seriousness. They hesitate to
resort 10 it, They have developed elab-
crate and often highly efficient agencies
Of diplomacy. arbitration and adiudica-
ton for averting war through peaceful
disposition Of what would formerly have
been regarded as inevitable causes Of
conflict.
Not any nor all of these things can
justify unnecessary war, or make war
less than one Of The most dreadful
scourges which ever afilict humanity.
But it is desirable TO keep them In view
as a reminder Of the gratifying and en-
collraging fact that humanitarian prog
resS has not neglected to deal with this
rs with other evils. for its marked abate-
ment If not YET for lis entire extinction.
If war has become more serious and
more criminal, peace has at least i'm
equal measure become more powerful
and more prevalent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
THE JAPANESE TREATY.

The prompt ratification Of the Jao.
snese treaty is in the first place a not
able achievement Of the administration.
Seldom has any foreign convention of
comparable importance and containing
such potency OF contentiousness been
ratlfied so promptly and with so little
opposition or criticism. Tt is not neces-
tary 10 enlarge in detail upon the causes
which led 10 this consummation. They
are all eminentlv creditable 70 the Presi.
dent and the Secretary of state. who
have won this marked triumph not by
coercion or By any dubious method Il
bargaining, but by straightforward ap-
peal 10 reason and 10 justice and 70 the
confidence of the nation.
IL is also a triumph for the general
principles upon which American di.
plomacy is conducted. John HAY epito-
mixed those principles-with moro truth
that most epigrams coDtain-aS a COM
hination Of the Monroe Doctrine and the
Golden Rule. Tn this case the Golden
Rule is emphasized. America does TO
Japan what she wishes Japan to do 10
her. She recognizes. at last, that coun-
try which more than half o century ago
she somewhat forcibly opened to in
ierc0urse with the world as an equal and
peer among the nations. Nor is the
wisdom or the justice Of the step i'm
paired by its virtual necessity; for less
enlightened and courteous diplomacy
might have taken it grudgingly, instead
of generously. There is cause for sincere
qualification in the fact that the treaty
was not merely ratified, but also that it
was ratified without needless delay,
without single serious objection, with
ont an attempt at amendment and with
out the formaity Of rolcan
The pleasure Mt this achievement
which is felt and expressed in Japan
viii be equslled by that which is felt
4. America, and there will here be felt
also full confidence IN the correctness OF
the forecast made by A member OF the
Japsuese Cabinet. that America VIII
never regret the step which she mas
thus taken. The very fact that on the
.ne roinr on which there was supposed
20 be danger Of contention the United
s,stes it trusting TO the good faltn "t
TIE japanese government without the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
PEDIGREE NAMES.

The question Of the identity of q st.
Bernard dog, whether il Is Elkwood
Monarch or Duke Of Rchfcld. is still
before the jury. and is referred 10 here
only 10 draw attention to the curious
and cumbersome names with which
pedigreed animals of al kinds. dogs.
horses, cattle. are sent into the world
and presented for exhibition and sale.
Even flowers are not exempt from this
complicated system, AS glance at any
nurseryman's catalogue will show. No
doubt, this extraordinary nomenclature
has its merits OF record and registry IA
a guarantee TO purchasers. but one some
times feels inclined - pity the poor
animals that have their pride OF birth
and ancestry thus thrust upon them.
Happily the burden is lightened for
these overloaded aristocrats by the fond.
ness Of their masters. 4 diminudve
Pomeranan officially entered as, LET us
say, "Ch. Narsitz-Hollenthal VII" is
usually known in the bosom Of an ador.
ing family as Peppermint or "Tum-
tums," and we know OF couple of
dachshunde OF high degree and CORE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
m WASHINGTON SOCIETY
Iron The Tribune Bureau. 7

from The Tribune Bureau
Washington. Feb 25-The Vice-Presiden,
and Mrs Sherman we're the guests at din
ner tonight Of Mrs Richard II. Townsend
who also entertained the Secretary OF the
Treasury and Mrs MacVesgh. the French
Ambassador ard Nine. Jusserand, the Mex.
lean Ambassador and Sonora de Ia Barra
the Danish Minister and Countess Moltke
the Portuguese Minister Senator and Mrs
nepew. Senator Wetmore, Representative
and Mrs Nicholas Longvorth. the secre-
tary Of the Smithsonian Institution and
Mrs Charles D. Walcott. Mrs. Rogers. Miss
Mabel Poardman. Miss Kate Brice. Mr. and
Mrs Chandler Hale. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Henry Purdy. Mr.. and Mrs Edison Bradley
Constantin Nabokoff, Russian first secre-
.ary. and Colonel Charles L. McCawley.
Miss Helen Taft was the guest Of honor
at dinner tonight with Representative
and Mrs Herbert Parsons as hosts.
Mr. and Mrs James Marion Johnston
who are entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Burden, Of New York gave a dinner in
their honor tonight
Among the many hosts for dinner parties
Tonight we're Senator du Pont and Mr.. and
Mrs Joseph +. Thropp.
Miss Frances Goldsborough. youngest
daughter OF Or. and Mrs. Edmund X.
Gold shorough. was married at noon to-day
20 William Force stead. United states Vice
Consul at Nottingham England. The Rev.
Dr. Randolph McKm odciated. Only the
Immediate relatives of the bride and bride
groom were present. They viii sail for Eng
land OF March ! and make their home IN
\ottingham
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
A TRUE llkEN ESS.
Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Your picture OF New York Nuisances
No. Of Sunday last is a correct copy oil
tho driver who collects the ashes in the
street where ] NEWEST 5lst street, be-
tween Eighth and Ninth avenues. It Is not
overdrawn in the least Several times
women. children and myself have been COW
cred with the ashes, which even penetrate
our homes. II you demonstrate with the
driver. or. worse, IL he has an assistant
you are insulted and the nuisance is not
abated.
Cannot some law reach this most abomi-
nable nuisance? Would not the suggestion
by Alice Muller in your paper Of to-day, to
use covered wagons as in Berlin, bring
relief? Taxpayers and the public generally
should be considered and some means found
to stop this most filthy nuisance that ruins
the clothes and impairs the health Of pc
destrians. JOHN II. WOOD.
New York. Feb q. 1911.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
THE GARBAGE NUISANCE
Protests Against the WindhloTn fn'n
That Covers the Passer-by,
To the Editor Of The Tribune

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: | read Alice Muller's letter In Vhis
mornings Tribune with deal OF inteiea
for she voices protest which ! have iO'
some time desired to register. On my Ney
TO business | am accustomed 10 VAIN
through 18th street from Third or LeNihs
ton avenue TO Fifth avenue, each moinine
about $50. and at that time almost III
variaby | encounter the ash carts-Jus'
as the morning crowds, are pouring tor'"
from subway and elevated.
The tenders OF these carts take fendlsH
delight In emptyng ash cans at such mo
ments as to cause the greatest possio'o
amount Of nuisance to the greatest possloie
number Of people. have seen them laush
and grin maliciously whenever they nave
succeeded in covering persons with a poI-
ton Of the contents Of the receptaoies'
II is an outrage that this should be per-
mitted; it is an outrage that this WORK
should be doae at that time Of day. In most
cities IL is performed at night. when II ere
ates the least possible nuisance, ana III
many cities covered carts are used, as
should be done here O. G. VICTOR
New York, Feb. %, 1911.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
REPORT ON IRRATIONAL VITALITY"

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir. May | direct the attention of your
readers 10 a very interesting instructive
and important document recently published
by the United States government. II is
the report Of the Committee Of one Hun
dred on National Health edited by Pro-
fessor Irving Fisher Of Yale.
Among other things the report show 3
that the average length of life in Europe
has been doubled during the last two hun
dred and dfty years, that tho average span
OF life IN India Is less than twenty-five
years. while in Massachusetts, IL is forty
Ave years and that wherever sanitary
science and preventive medicine are applied
Illness IL growing Ices aud the average
length Of life IS growing greater IN Ger
many. FOR instance, where much attention
H. now given 90 hygiene. prophylaNis. etc..
the average 20 Is Increasing AT the rate
of fourteen years each century. while in
India Il IS at standstii The report
further shows that IN The United states
about six hundred thousand pers ons a year
die from preventablc diseases, Including
tuberculosis II Is also shown that three
quarters of the deaths from tuberculosis
might have been avoided had the unfor-
tunatc victims aud their friends known
how to combat and prevent thst dread dis
case From an economic standpoint the
carly death Of so many OK It's. people is d
tremendous loss 20 the nation. There is
also an immense amount cf illness ana loss
OF efficiency from prev entable ailments, etc.
Is general good health and efficiency are
among tho nations greatest assets I think
IT is clear that every public spirited person
should 10 interested in their consery alton.
The report. which II well written. clear and
concise. f. entitled National Vitality: las
Waste ami Conservation II may be OH
tanned gratis from Congressman or
United States Senator upon request
r. =. HOGAN.
NNnahnn-knn- -. ] Feb u. inll.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
THE CABINET.

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington, Feb. 25.-The Attorney Cen
eral and Mrs. Wickersham have issued in
vitations for a dinner in honor of the Mex
lean Ambassador and Sonora Dc Ia Barra
on March B.
The Postmaster General has issued nearly
one hundred invitations for the dinner ne
will give in honor Of Miss Helen Taft on
Monday. There Will be additional guests
for the dance following the dinner
The Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
Never have leased 40. 1919 Massachusetts
avenue. and will move from their present
home. In Scott Circle, as soon as Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Frank O. Lowden. who
now occupy the Massachusetts avenue
house leave the capital for the West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
PRUSSIA GAINING on GERuANY.

4 '
The returns of last years Official cen
sus i'm Germany must on the whole be
regarded as gratifying 10 the people OF
that empire. They show that the
growth of population is fully main
tanned The increase in the last five
wears was more than four and quarter
millions, or almost exactly per cent.
That is creditable rate OF increase,
and il is probably not surpassed by that
OF any other European country. OBJ
viously. Germany is assured of the sec
ond place in population in Europe by a
margin so broad that no competitor can
hope 10 overcome il.
1t is worthy Of notice, also. that the
largest gain Of German population, both
actually and relatively, was in the King
dom Of Prussia. The increase there was
considerably more than two and three
quarters millions, or more than n per
cent Prussia thus now contains more
than 81 per cent Of the entire pOpula.
ton OF the empire, and Is steadily in
creasing that percentage. Her political
and economical preponderance over all
the rest OF the empire is therefore appar-
emily assured.
For this gaining of Prussia over the
rest If Germany there are obvious and
quite natural reasons But the circum-
stance will give a certain stimulus TO
the particularist spirit which largely pre-
walls in the other states and with which
there is much sympathy IN Prussia IL
self. II will be held that this assured
preponderance of the great northern
kingdom does away with any excuse for
artifcially aggrandlzing II at the ex-
pense of the other states. and that thus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26

The suggestion Of Mr.. Waldo, the Fire
Commissioner, that powers now exer-
cised by bureaus of various other de-
partments be concentrated In a single
bureau Of his own. which should be held
responsible for the prevention Of fires,
is similar TO the plan often discussed Of
concentrating the authority over the
city's streets now widely dispersed, In a
single department There seemed to be
everything in favor Of this plan, but It
never got itself carried out. Those
who already had authority were losth
70 part with it. especially the borough
presidents. And Mr.. Wsldo's scheme
aims ar a segment Of the borough presi-
dents jealousy guarded powers. Proba-
bly, there was something 10 be said for
the placing of the various bureaus 10
which he refers where they are. or they
would not have been thus distributed.
II is a question for charter revisers,
Of whom there are many, amateur and
professional, volunteer and dra fled.
whether or not such concentrations rs
the one now proposed and the older one,
formerly discussed with much approval,
should be effected. Perhaps Mayor Gay
nor. when he makes his suggestions 20
the Legislature, will have something TO
say on the subject. The details Of Mr..
Waldos plan may or may not be feast
bic, but of his general purpose to make
his department responsible for the pre-
vention Of fires and 10 give it adequate
authority to that end every one must APP
prove. The nuisanoes which become con
hagration spots should no more be toler-
ated than the nuisances which become
plague spots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26

Alsace.L Lorraine ought to be permitted
TO become an independent state and not
be practically annexed to Prussia or
kept under Prussian suzerainty.
The growth OF the empire as a whole
will be acclaimed by all Germans. But
the exceptional growth OF Prussia will
be regarded with increasing jealousy
and apprehension by the South German
states, and IT will require wise policies
at Berlin to prevent those feelings from
becoming SO strong as TO menace the
concord and integrity Of the empire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26

snondinolv cumbersome kennel names
tat ara currently called by and respono
70 tho annropriate appellations Of Max
and Morjtz, after Wilhelm Buscns lnis'
cbieyous boys. The highest soundihs
titles Of varieties OF roses, pinks anu
tulins never penetrate beyond the CIT
ole of the specialists who raise them.
To the world az large they smell lus'
as sweet. are just as beautiful and Jus'
rs extensive under their simple generic
names.
This system Of pedigree names tor
animals and flowers has been borrower
NJ course from the aristocracies OF the
human species. intent upon preserving
a record of their strains in their pap
tismal names as ell as in their patro-
pvmics. Alcernon Godfrey Lionel John
Of some great English house. VIII pass
through life among his family and init
mates as "Algie," If. indeed, he be not
known by some preposterous nickname
like Bottles after the ahechonateiy
inventive manner Of the unemotlonai
English. Even royalty IS not exempt
behind the dignity that hedges II. An
Austrian Emperor is Franz or
"Pold'I' "a his family and his worship
ping subjects. Maria Theresa announcer
the birth Of her grandson, the future
Leopold II. to her people In broadcast
yiennese from her box at the Hofburg
Theatre: Der Podl hot Buab.' The
late Alexander III Of Russia went
through life as Sasha" but his people
called him the Bullock" on account OF
his enormous size and strength. Thus
is the imposing strain of blue blood
adapted to the requirements Of daily
life and intercourse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
THE TELEPHONE MESSAGE.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: May l suggest word which shall
mean a message BY telephone? The
word phone is already in existence and
those who use it (meaning message By
telephone, as There is phone for you'O
are not misunderstood. II this word could
have general sanction for it's use 1t would
be more convenient than the Century Die
tonary telephone.
HELEN KEITH FROST.
Westford, Mass. Feb IS. 1911.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
OGDEN NJ. REID TO WE'D MARohh
Takes Out License in Racine, WIZ "
Marry Miss Helen M. Rogers.

Racine. wis, Feb. 2S.--ogden Mus NJ.
OF New York, son OF Whiteaw RED An'.,
can Ambassador to England. appeared "
tara chief clerk Nelson to-day and 90.
tsin.a a license to marry Miss Helen Miles,
Rogers, OF this city. 49, ga.
Jhs marriage win take place ~ me S1r
cine College Chapel on Marcn IA that
Reid gave bis age as twenty -eisnt anu 49,
OF his bride elect as the san1s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
guarantee of formal treaty stipulation

guarantee Of a formal treaty stipulation
is highly auspicious, for mutual trust be-
tween two nations is one Of the strongest
possible bonds Of friendship and one OF
the strongest Of incentives to integrity OF
dealing. We may hope that now the
agitation over our relations With Japan,
which has been for the most part need
less and unseemly, will subside and give
place 10 new era dominated by the
spirit Of this convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26

art treasures were sold piece by piece '0"S
ago.
prima donna.
What real difference does It make 70 10 20
where you are?" urged the imprsiIa' ~
All you want is something TO gruInppInea Dad :;
Louisville Colrier-Journal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26

In describing recent collision or near
collision in the House Of Representa-
tives The Cor gressional Record said:
"enecing actions took place between
Mr.. Wickersham and Mr. Mondell.'
The Record can always he depended
upon for a thoroughly composed and
judicial review Of the proceedings which
sometimes eniyen the exchanges Of
high thought on the floor of the Senate
and the House of Representatives
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26

Governor Colquitt of Texas denounces
the Initiative and referendum as IAN
innovation born of political cowardice
"and political hypocrisy" He will doubt
less receive notice within the next two
weeks in the columns Of The Com
moner" that he has ceased TO be a Dem
ocrat in good standing on the list which
the proprietor Of that newspaper keeps
for purposes of future reference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
Nsm'1orii GrihnnR.
SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 26. 1911

This ncrspaper Is o,cned 0Hd pn''
Kshed by The Tribune AsSoc'0''on' I"
Nere York corporation: office ana pr"l-
c;soI pl1cc 1f business. Tribune BWta-
ino No. 154 Nassau street. Ncr fo'Ni
Oodrn Ums. president: 0gdc" H. req
yocrcfOry: James ". Barrett, treasurer.
Tbc address Of the officers Is me once
o. this newspaper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
BUT IT'LL NEVER BE A PET.

From The Portland Express
New York hes an automobile ire engine
that can get over the ground At the rate
OF forty miles an hour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

Although Lent begins on Wednesday.
there arc plenty Of entertainments sched-
uled for what formerly was considered the
penitenti2l season. How LITTLE society feels
disposed TO fasting during the forty days
intervening between now and Easter is best
Shown by hc number Of dinners that stll
Inquire on the list There are many theatre
Gals. fatcs and musicals which will take
place In the next few weeks. ana IL is not
until palm sunday that the opera viii cease
to be a. popular rendezvous of tho world If
fashion on Monday Wednesday and Friday
nights IN fact Lent has become a very
beaTable time as far as Ncw York society
is concerned. with nothing sombre or de.
pressing about It. and little TO suggest sack
cloth ana ashes.
Weddings OF the week include that of
Miss Doris A. Dick 90 Horace llaNemcyer
ir the church of the Incarnation ON shrove
Tuesday. Mrs. j. Watson Webb viii olhci-
ate as matron Of honor 20 her future sister
In law. whose other attendants viii consist
o. Miss Elizabeth Bacon. Miss Julia \. Dick,
Miss Lisa Stllman, Miss Alice Dickson,
Miss Eleanor Hastings and Miss Harriet
Ferry. S. Maurice Edgoll VIII be tho best
man and j. Watson Webb Peter H. B. fre-
linghuysen. Harry r. Peters. Joseph w,
Burden. Charles II. Jackson ana Eliot Cross
the ushers. The ceremony viii be followed
by reception given by the parents Of the
bride. Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Dick. at their
house In East $50 street
on the same afternoon Miss Naleria VII
merdlng, eldest daughter Of MIR. and Mrs.
Charles Henry Wilmerdns. viii be married
IN ST. Georges Church. in Flushing, 10 Will
lam Buell. Sprague. who was graduated from
Yale In 1905 and is a son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward f., 5prague The ceremony will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
AND NEW Works.

From, The Buffalo Express
The bill 70 legalize sunday ball playing
by amateurs merely gives the sanction OF
the isu - the prevalent Buffalo practice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26

OTTAWA dispatches say that Western
member Of the House Of Commons will
introduce this week 2 resolution provid-
ing for the institution of negotiations for
the annexation OF the United states TO
Canada. No parliamentary body in the
world would be complete without its
Champ Clarks and william s. Bennets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26
Onward and upward" in the direction
Of Salt Creek.

Latin galantry bears a sorry look In
the light of the mob law applied to
women caring trouser skirts in Paris
and Madrid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-26

The very best way OF introducing business
methods into the administration IS 10 re-
fuse TO do business with Murphy.-The New
York Evening Post.
What? Refus to do business with tie
Mister Murphy with whom the t-dent
and ingenious reformer had such in
spring and reassuring conferences in
Room 212 at Rochester?