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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29
THE VIVISECTOR VIVISECTED
Two Unknowns Have a Few Words
with DR.. Keen.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: inclose with this the copy of an
other letter which is an excellent Illus
tration OF the malign influence Of anti
v,visection on character This letter, you
will observe. has no place. date or sigma
ture. I do not even know whence q
comes. for unfortunately. I threw away
the envelope before / read the letter. The
letter was sent with a special delivery
stamp, so as TO reach me promptly on
Christmas Eve. Possibly this date was
chosen in order TO illustrate by the letter
the Scrlptural motto appropriate TO
men" w. ". KEEN.
Philadelphia, Dee. 20, 1912.
The letter follows.
DR.. W. ". Keen. Philadelphia, Perm
Dear Sir: We have read in the Sunday
Tribune the well deserved and clever let
tiers from the noble army of anti-viyi-
sectors. ana we wish TO add our mite AS
they express our sentiments 30 accurately
We want TO indorse them heartily
Miss Ellen Snow, being a brilliant and
dearly beloved friend. We naturally take
up our cudgels IN her defence. and think
your attack OF her most uncalled for and
unchlNalrOuS. lr Snc mas a frlGid Iamc
she has warm heart for the suffering
animals and IL not d keen butcher.
There is Il knowledge which IS heavenly
and a knowledge which Is devilish. The
first is enrolling and lifts man toward
God The second Is degrading and drags
man toward the pit. The knowledge
gained by roofing amidst the groans and
agonies OF living creatures, whom their
Maker and ours put into our power a.
teach us mercy las We are dependent
upon Him for mercy, Is such an ac-
cursed knowledge that only demons could
desire 1t. and 1t can turn TO US no human
good
The science so gaiped Is only for devils
Let no biologist or scientist (such MUIR
Cerers may name themselves as they
wish believe that ne Is through with the
animal subjects of his experimentation
when they lie cold, stark and mutiated
before him.
The vivisector must pass through a
hell OF far greater intensity than he has
forced upon any of his victims, for he
must bear in retrospection all the
heaped up agony that he has inflicted.
They found relief In death. but for the
through right here on earth. And. for my
part, hope and pray most fervently that
each and every vivisector may get the
punishment which he so richly deserves
not only here on earth, but hereafter
also.
Respectfully submitted by
Two friends of dumb animals and stanch
observation-disclosures. who hope you VIII
think them fanatica enough to subject
them to ridcule through the press.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Lyman Short, Miss Julia Chester Wells,
Frederick Wells and Mrs. Henry Meyer
Johnson. The dinner was followed by
music.
Mrs E. Francis Hyde gave a small re-
ception yesterday afternoon at her house
No Sc West 5Sth street Only relatives
and few intimate friends were invited.
Mr. and Mrs. David Bows have leased
for year the country place Of S. Os-
good Pell, Wheatley Hills Rosyn, Long
Island, adjoining the Harry Payne Whit
ney estate. Mrs Dows was Miss Gwen.
dolyn Burden.
Mrs. George J. Gould has issued invita-.
lions for a dinner, followed by music. at
her house in Fifth avenue, January Il.
Mrs. Archibald 9. Alexander is staying
with her mother. Mrs Charles r. Barney
at the latter's house In Park avenue
Mrs. Clarence Gray Dinsmore leaves
town early next week for Palm Beach
Mrs Henry Phipps has issued cards for
receptions, with music, on the afternoons
of January Z, IA and q, at her house in
Fifth avenue.
Mrs. Henry NJ Alexander, Mrs. Moses
Taylor Mrs. Richard Irwin, Mrs. Fred.
erick w. Vanderbilt, Mrs. w. Pierson
I
among those who have taken boxes for
the Color Conference" at the Waldorf
Astoria on Monday evening, January 6,
for the benefit Of the LOOMS Sanatorium
Annex. The lecture will be delivered by
Andre Becq de Fouquieres Of Paris, and
will be illustrated by photographs In color
made by the new process or Gervais
| Courtellemont. Tickets can be obtained
| from Mrs Doane, No. Is West 3ith street
Miss Julia Edey, Miss Hope Hamilton,
Miss Kate Willis, Miss Margaret Wag-
staff and Miss lesson Thayer have been
selected for the principal characters in
Emil Gerstenberger's musical comedy
| "Perplexing the Producer" which tho
Junior League will produce the afternoon
and evening of Wednesday, February g.
and the evening of February 4, at the
| Plaza, for the benefit Of charity
The annual Charity Ball in behalf OF the
New York Nursery and Child's Hospital
will take place this season the evening
of Thursday, January 3d. 1913, at the wall
dorf-Astorta Tickets will be on sals
after January /, and boxes may be had
now of Mrs. Charles F. Roe, at NO 81
East 9th street.
! Mile. Lucrezia Bori and Pasquale Amato.
of the Metropolitan opera, will sing, and
Leo Erdoedy will play on the violin, AT
the concert to be given on January Z, In
tho afternoon. at the Waldorf-Astoria,
for the benefit Of the New York Ortho-
medic Dispensary and Hospital Tickets
may be obtained from Miss FIorencs
Doane. No. is West oath street, and from
Mrs. Charles B. Alexander No. west
18th street. The patronesses Include MIS-
Elliott F. Shepard, Mrs. Cornelius [. Guy
Ter Mrs. William *. Vanderbilt, MIS-.
James 4. Burden, Mrs. +. II. Hartman
Mrs. William Jay, Mrs. George 6. Haven
and Mrs. Frank 5. Witherbee.
Mrs. William Pierson Hamilton, Mrs.
Austen Gray. Mrs. Arthur iseiin ana MIS-
Arthur Scott Burden, are actively en-
gagged in perfecting the arrangements Tor
their fancy dress ball, which is 70 taAe
place at Sherry's on January 3 Tor the
benefit Of the Lying-n Hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Il Ike this town right we'll and maybe
I'll come here 20 live" That was the
statement made by a young man on his
first visit 10 New York. HIS unsophisti-
Gated manner would have made him
valuable model FOR a stage hayseed. He
attracted attention by asking. when he
entered one Of the elevators in the Tri5-
une Building. whether there was any
charge TO ride up. when ! got here"
he said. 81 wrote piece for one Of the
papers telling that was spending my
holiday here. ] bought a paper to-day
and yesterday. but didn't see the piece"
Then lac showed another piece" which
he knew would he printed 20 the delight
Of his folks at Portsmouth. ohio.
My wife thinks tho poor are very pro-
yolsng."
How now"
she has been saving some nice crusts
for tramp. but all the tramps that go
by are eating TURKEY sandwiches. Wash
ington Herald.
CLEAN OVERLOOKED.
rs Cleaner New York in 1913 SAYS Ed
war1s.-Hcadlinc.l
Beware, Big Bill! You'll get turned
down,
However could New York he cleaner?
You're llbclling our Spotless Town.
And isn't that a misdemcanor?
II really will not do at ALL
Our Mayors proud Of his dominions-
You'll surely hear from City Hall
Some very vigorous opinions.
The ccanest city, past all doubt.
Admired BY all its sons and daughters
He's sure that it's-inside and out
AS clean as are it's harbor waters.
Nav. let's 20 on the same old way.
And though our streets become a mid
den,
Wen shut our eyes as best We may
Dirt can't exist II it is hidden.
c. q. ~
"Is De Smythe a married man7'
"He must be. I saw him pull four let
ters out of his pocket that he had FOR
gotten TO nail"-Buffalo Express.
A New York letter carrier who has a
nose for news clipped two paragraphs
from papers of the same day. which he
pasted on a sheet OF paper. at the top Of
which he wrote. 1t makes uiHeTcnce
where YOU work" one OF the news items
tells of Angelo Sarto. the Pope's brother.
who is seventy-six years old. and having
served as postmaster OF little town near
Mantua for thirty-five years. at salary
Of 20 cents day, asked for extra com
pensation. Through the efforts Of the
Deputy from his district the old man re-
ceived so from the government. Tho
other story Is an account Of the delivery
of heavy Christmas mall In st. Louis
by a carrier who has twenty-five years of
service 10 his credit. In an automobile.
which, together with some valuable real
estate. he purchased out OF his savings.
Wife (angrily)-You talk OF possessing
judgment. Ny Judgment is Superior TO
yours any day.
Hub-Oh, unquestionably! our choice OF
life partners proves that.-Boston Tran
script.
There is to-day In Paris concierge who
is reaping small harvest Of tips from
visitors to an attic which a quarter
Of a century ago was tenanted by no less
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29
Nr.u :3,ork Tribmne:'

o,,,ee and ,ubllshed daily by The Tribune
...aa,a,,or New York corporation; ogden
a, rs president; Conde Hamln. Secretary
I.r'e.M 1arrett. Treasurer. Address, Tribune
pnudinr 20. lb4 Nassau street. New YORK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Presidents.
The enthusiasm with which the dele
gates to the National Collegiate AS
sociation's meeting commended the
working Of the new football rules only
echoed the judgment reached In the
course of the football season by the
general sport-loving public. Football
is once more a balanced and stirring
game. I'm which skill and team work
fell and i'm which the element Of pure
chance is reduced to a minimum.
The curing of $4,000 OF the 5000
wounded soldiers in Bulgarian hospi-
tails indicates that Japan's marvellous
lesson 10 the world has not passed UNI
needed.
Mr.. Fosdick must be trying to en-
barrass the Mayor or to give pain 10
the supersensitive Police Commits
sioner.
The Lemmas Of Papua seem TO he
even more formidable than those OF
Euclid.
Mr.. Samuel McCune Lindsay. pro-
fessional socioIogist. is fighting the con-
firmation Of the Industrial Commits
sioners because President Taft did not
appoint a professional sociologist 10 the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Our readers will confer favor by ADVISING
us when they are unable to procure copy
OF The Tribune from their newsuesio''
Address: Tribune. circulation Department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Lyman Short Miss Julia Chester Wells.
Frederick Wells and Mrs. Henry Meyer
Johnson. The dinner was followed by
music.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Two friends of dumb animals and stanch
observation-disclosures who hope you Will
think them fanatical enough to subject
them to ridicue through the press.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

uttered at tho Postofflce at New YORK ~
second Glass Mail Matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Virginia knows again after many
years how it feels TO be the Mother Oh
Presidents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Mrs. William Pierson Hamilton MIS-
Austen Gray. Mrs Arthur lseiin and Mrs.
Arthur Scott Burden. are actively en-
gagged in perfecting the arrangements Tor
their fancy dress ball, which is to 'aAe
place at Sherry's on January g. for the
benefit Of the Lying-in Hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Mrs. e. Francis Hyde gave a small re-
ception yesterday afternoon at her house,
No. Sc West 5Sth street. Only relatives
and few intimate friends were invited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

The curing Of $4,000 OF the 5000
wounded soldiers I'm Bulgarian hospi-
tails indicates that Japan's marvellous
lesson 20 the world has not passed UNI
needed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

The annual Charity Ball in behalf OF the
New York Nursery and Child's Hospital
will take place this season the evening
of Thursday, January 80, 1918, at the Wall
dorf- Astoria. Tickets will be on sals
after January /. and boxes may be had
now of Mrs. Charles F. Roe, at NO SS
East 9th street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

SUBSCRIPTION RATEs.-By Mail; Postage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Mrs Samuel II. Valentine gave a dinner
Of twenty-five covers last night at her
house, No. East 9Th street. Among
her guests were the Rev. DR. and Mrs.
Ernest NJ Stires. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Day. Mr.. and Mrs. william Il. Shepherd,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Floyd-Jones, Mrs. Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. David Bows have leased
for year the country place Of S. os-
good Pell Wheatley Hills, Roslyn, Long
Island, adjoining the Harry Payne Whit.
dolyn BURDEN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Mrs. Richard Stevens's entertainment
on January II at the ST. Regis will con-
sst OF dinner for about fifty. But, con-
trary to what has been announced, there
will be no dancing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney will
also depart for Europe Saturday next,
and will make their headquarters for
some time at Paris, where they have
leased the residence OF l.. Moncure Rob
inson I'm the Rue Marboeuf. for a term.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Mrs. Clarence Gray Dinsmore leaves
town early next week for Palm Beach
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Mrs Henry Phipps has issued cards for
receptions, with music, on the afternoons
Of January I, IA and q, at her house in
Fifth avenue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Mr. Fosdick must be trying to en-
barrass the Mayor or to give pain 10
the supersensitive Police Commits
sioner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

The Lemmas Of Papua seem TO he
even more formidable than those OF
Euclid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Mrs. George J. Gould has issued invita-
tons for a dinner, followed by music, at
her house in Fifth avenue, January II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Blease shaking hands with pardoned
negro convicts should form the subject
Of a great historical painting 10 adorn
the walls Of the South Carolina State
House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

Mrs. Archibald 9. Alexander is staying
with her mother. Mrs. Charles T. Barney,
at the latter's house In Park avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
DARROW BECOMES
 ACTIVE IN TRIAL Questions the Jurors as to Their Qualifications
 to Serve

Los Angeles, May 1.-The active par ticipation of Clarence S. Darrow. lawyer and author, in his own trial for alleged jury bribery, began today. After seven jurors had been accepted finally by both sides, MT. Darrow questioned them as to their qualifications to serve
 When adjournment was taken five more prospective jurors had been passed tenta- lively. 1t is believed the jury will be completed tomorrow.
 You would not think of sitting on a jury that meant so much to me if you had an opinion as to my guilt, would you?' was question asked of those he examined.
 Because he had been accused of a crime 40 years ago. and almost convicted, O. M. Dunbar, retired business man, said he had strong prejudice against circumstan- tial evidence It was not until a year after his acquittal that the real cuprit confessed. Dunbar was one of the 12 men tentatively accepted today.
 E. E, Golding, young Los Angeles business man, also passed by both sides claimed the alleged bribery of Talesman George N. Lockwood by Bert Franklin "in broad daylight and on prominent cot- ner looked suspicious" He said:
 'I thought if MT. Darrow would take part in anything like that he was a man of too much Judgment to do it that way.
 Thus far 26 men have been examined Ii of whom were excused for cause or or peremptory challenges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
VIGOROUS DEBATE ON S|NNOTT MATTER No Final Action on Efforts to Reopen Famous
 Case

Bristol Tenn, May T-Efforts were made this forenoon in the general as sembly of the Southern Presbyterian church to reopen the celebrated Sinnott case from Alabama
 The North Alabama Presbytery, of which the Rev. w. l. Sinnott is a mem Der, took formal action endorsing the prohibition amendment to the Alabama state constitution pr. Sinnott objected to the procedure. He was formally cen sured by the Presbytery. An appeal was taken to the general assembly in 19l1 but il was ruled out of order.
 pr. Sinnott and several presbyteries presented this forenoon overtures ask ing the matter be reopened with a view of releasing the minister from the for nal vote of disapproval of his position, The matter was vigorously debated, but final action was not reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
PLEDGE GREATER
 EVANGEL|ST|C WORK

Louisville. Ky, May 1.-The Presby- teran church in the United States of America was pledged by its general as sembly late today to a campaign of in creased evangelistic effort throughout the coming year. To this end the assembly voted unanimously to retain in service the special committee on evangelistc work.
 The reappointing and renstrueting of this committee came at the close of the day's session. devoted to the business of the church. Numerous routine matters were disposed of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
.EL|M|NAT|ONF FOR
 THE ES.L. HELD

New Orleans May 17.--The elimina- ton events of the annual Southern In- Intercollegiate Athletic association were completed here today. The finals will be held tomorrow at Tulane stadium
 The poor showing of Vanderbilt and Clemson and the breaking of the & L A. A. record with the 16-pound ham, mer by Adolph Commagere of Tulane who made a throw of 1S7 feet inches were the features of todays prelim- mary events. The 220yard dash was the onl, srack event which had enough entries to necessitate heats. and the six men to qualify for the finals were Coleman and Walmsley of Tulane, Rhea and Curlin of Vanderbilt. and Batel- meny and Upton of Louisiana State.
 Summarizes:
 22O-Yard Dash-First heat, Walms- ley, Tulane. first Bartelmeny, L. $, IT., second Rhea, Vanderbilt, third. Time, 23 s3-5 seconds. Second heat, Cur lin, Vanderbilt. first; Coleman, Tulane, second; Upton, l.. s. D., third. Time, 23 1-5 seconds.
 High Jump-Werlein, Tulane; .Folger, Citadel; Evans, l.. $. II. Height, feet , inches.
 Pole Vault-Folger. Citadel: Evans, iA D. ts, laNhiiS, IL. Q. S' 'ioieh', J
 feet 9A inches.
 Hammer-Commage Tulane, S. l. A. A., record; Ezell. Clemson; Turbe- vile. Clemson. Distance 1S7 feet 2 inches.
 Shot Put-Dutton, L. S. U., Little, l.. s. u. Turbeville, Clemson. Distance. | 36 feet 10 inches. Discuss-Ditton l.. & U.; Little, l.. Is, IL, Turheville, Clemson, Distance, 100 feet 10 inches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
ROAD IS LIABLE FOR
 BOILER EXPLOSION The Commerce Commission Completes Inquiry Into
 Houston Disaster

Washington, May 17-The result of the interstate commerce commissions inquiry into the explosion of locomotive boiler at San Antonio, Tex, March last, when 26 persons were killed and 9 others in- jured was announced today Officials of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San An tonic railroad were held to have been at fault It was found by the inspectors that the explosion was due to excessive steam pressure caused by an inexperienced em- ploye of the railroad tightening, the ad- Justing screws of the safety valves.
 Tests made, the report said, indicated that the pressure on the. boiler at the time of the explosion was greatly in ex- cess of the allowed working pressure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
PRESBYTER|ANS ID MEET IN ATLANTA Memorials Heard on Elect
 Infant Clause SECRETARIES Committee on Systematic Beneficence Recommends that Four Executive Committees Have Only One
 Secretary Each
REDUCE SECRETARIES

Bristol, Tenn, May 1.-The report of the committee on systematic benehcencs, recommending that the number of seere- taries to the four executive committees be reduced to one for each committee, the hearing of a report from a special com- mittee on the subject of Christian lay workers, which submitted comprehen- sive plan for the establishment of a large school for this purpose, the selection of Atlanta as the meeting place for the as- sembly In May 1913, and the hearing of memorials on the elect infant clause of the confession of faith, constituted the principal business transacted during the second day of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States, known as the Southern Presby- terian church.
 On the reduction of the number of secretaries to the executive committee, a minority report came from the commit tee on systematic benehcence, recommend ing that the foreign missions committee be given more further consideration of the report, which, if adopted would re- duce the working forces of the commit tee, was made an order of business for tomorrow morning
 MenoIldlS came rom many preSDYIer1eS on the subject of the elect infant clause, the majority asking that a sub be re- submitted to the presbyteries. The Pan handle, Tex, presbytery suggested a new confession of faith as a means of settling it. A South Carolina presbytery asked that agitation of the elect infant clause be ceased. Further consideration of the elect infant clause was deferred
 Dr. R. c. Reed of Columbia, S. C., read paper containing a request from the conference on church relations of the United Presbyterian and Southern Presby- terian churches, expressing the opinion that the union of these churches is desir- able, and asking that the assembly of each church appoint a committee on con ference.
 Retiring Moderator Russell Cecil of Richmond made a personal appeal to the assembly not to abolish the church home and school at Fredericksburg, Va. for the rearing and education of children Of deceased ministers and those of. mission aries. He made an earnest appeal,
 Many overtures were read against the proposed appointment of woman secre- tary as requested by the women's mis- sionary union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
METHOD|STS OPPOSE
 UNION OF CHURCHES

Baltimore, May 17-Strong opposition to union of the, Methodist Protestant church witli other denominations, notably the Methodist Episcopal church. developed to- day when the Rev. Dr. Lyman Edwyn Davis of Sharpsburg, Pa, was elected president of the ensuing general confer ence of the Methodist Protestant church which began its twenty-first quadrennial session here, pr. Davis defeated the former president, pr. T. II. Lewis of Westminster, Md.
 In speech, seconding the nomination of Dr. Davis. the Rev. J. C. Bloomfield of the Pittsburg conference criticised Dr. Lewis. who is chairman of the Methodist Protestant commission on church union, for his efforts to bring about union with the Methodist Episcopal church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-18
Rooseyelt's Reform Denounced

Philadelphia, May 17.-''It is the spirit of the impatient social reformer of the French revolution, not the spirit of Anglo Saxon freedom, which advocates these strange departures from our national tra- ditions and our national institutions, declared Attorney General George w. Wickersham tonight before the law alumni of the University of Pennsyvania in an address on the Judicial Function when he referred to the proposition that decisions be submitted to the arbitrament of popular election.
 That the rights of all the people can be advanced by destroying the independ- ence of the judiciary, making their all ready brief tenure subject to the uncer- tainty of monetary popular favor, and subiecting the decisions resulting from the careful consideration of nice. ques- tions of relative public and private well tare in the light of constitutional provi- sions to the arbitrament of poular cleo tion is, he said. ''one of those strange demsions difficult for any student of law and history to comprehend