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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
A CORPSE ON THE LID"

Either agents of the gamblers or
agents Of their police allies killed the
informer Rosenthal. Both had reasons
for fearing the consequences of further
revelations by him, the police probably
more reasons than the gamblers, who
are used to arrests. raids and the tenn
pOrary closing Of their places. which
was the utmost that was likely 10 oc-
cur to them as result of anything
that the informer might have told. 1t
is for the police to clear their skirts
of the crime If they do not the peo-
pie will always believe that the JOB
was done to protect police ring that
collects protection money from the
vicious and the criminal.
If this crime is not cleared up the
public will say. whether justly or not,
that It was not cleared up because the
system" was able TO protect even
those guilty of murder or the incite-
ment to murder. The situation Is crit
zeal for the police and for the city. Are
the police going to confess that gam
blers can shoot down an informer In
Wild West fashion in Broadway and
that they are impotent? Or, if the al
tentative theory is accepted. IS the pub
lie going - admit that 1t IS powerless
when the police are so corrupt as the
theory of police completely in this
crime makes them out to be?
But it is not necessary to look be-
yond the actual facts known to-day to
see a fostering evil in the administra-
ton Of the law. Rosenthal would not
have been murdered if he had had
nothing to expose about the corrupt
relations between the gamblers and
members Of the police force. The
desperate nature Of the crime shows
the desperateness Of the situation. If
either gamblers or members Of the po-
lice find 1t necessary TO do or incite
murder in order to save themselves
from exposure, then atrOciOus condi-
tons must exist which they are trying
to keep under cover by Staying one in
former and striking terror into the
hearts Of all other possible informerS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17

"No Democrat can be prohloltlonisI
sand no prohibitionist can be Demo-
"crat." saws Colonel Henry WatterSon
But Democrats, PrOhibitionistS' hepuo'
licons and Socialists can all be single
formers, because the limitation OF the
Presidents tenure to one tcrh WI,
make for better administrator anu
cleaner notifies, and in those two aims
the great majority of the voters OF Ill
parties are equally interested.
1t is regrettable that the Republican
National Convention did not take the
lead in advocating the submission OIL
q constitutional amendment proVlulhs
for q single six-year Presidential term
Rut there is no reason why Repupll-
can state conventions should not DO
separately and Of their own lntialiNe
what the national organization neg
lected to do-probably because there
was little opportunity at Chicago for
the consideration of such an lnhoVH-
ton in drafting the platform. Inc
New I DIX Cldlt $3.50
would do a public service If 1t should
put the Republicans of this state on
record in favor Of heightened single
term. Nothing could be lost by such
a step and much would be gained, Tor
II would instruct New Yorks RepuD-
lean members Of Congress TO coop
crate in preparing and submitting all
amendment at the next session.
Opposition to a single term is no
where active and aggressive, and the
adoption of one.term amendment
can be delayed only by lack OF initia-
tive and the too prevalent disposition
to think that the Constitution can be
and should be amended only in times
Of stress and disturbance. 1t can De
changed just as easily in an era OF
tranquility, and all that is necessary
TO get the reform under way Is 70
force action in Congress on resolu-
ton which has already been reported
favorably in each house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
STREET PERILS.

The latest statistics Of the National
Highways Protective Society report
that % persons were killed by auto
mobiles I'm the streets Of New York
last month. Statistics in Great Britain
report that last year S73 persons were
killed by such vehicles In the public
highways of the United Kingdom. In
consequence Of this latter fact some
thing like a popular uprising Of indig-
nation has occurred In that country.
In New York the thing seems to be
pretty quietly acqulesced IN as a mat
ter of course.
Yet the fact is that our record Is far
worse than that which has agitated
the United Kingdom. The British death
rate last year was one month for
every 10000 persons, while the New
York rate in June was one month for
every $1,000 persons, or more than
three times as high as the British.
Probably it IS not fair to compare the
figures for city with those for a whole
country, or those for the crowded
month Of June with those for whole
year. but even with due allowance for
the difference in circumstances the
perils Of the highway are greater here
than there. They are greater here,
there and everywhere than they
ohn,,lJ no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
SOCIAL NOTES FROM NEWPORT
fBy Telegraph to The Tribunel

by Telegraph 10 ne IllDuhe'I
Newport, July I6.-William r. Hunter
president OF the Clambake Club. gave
dinner at the club this evening to cele-
brate his birthday. AS coffee was being
served there was a surprise for both host
and guests. The host had tried TO guard
his age from his guests, but at the
close OF the dinner a large frosted cake
was brought into the dining room. Il
was decorated with ffty-iive burning
candles, and on top embossed in the
frosted cake were the words, Billy for
he's a jolly good fellow"
Mrs. Henry G. McVickar and Mrs,
Henry A. c. Taylor were luncheon hos
tesses to-day.
Mrs. William V. Pratt. Mrs. Richard 7.
Wilson, jr., and Mrs. 7. Suffern Taller
were dinner entertainers this evening
Those registered at the Casino to-day
we're Mrs A. Green, OF Chicago, visiting
Mrs John RidIon; Frederic X. King, Miss
Marion Stoddard. Of New York, visiting
Mrs. Stuart Duncan; Mrs. William Gall
braith. OF Harrisburg. visiting Mrs. Still
son Hutchins; Mrs: George y. Williams
Miss Frances Lippitt of Providence,
guest OF Mrs. William Gammell; Meredith
Kane. OF New York, visiting Henry
Clews, and John 3. Dodge, OF Montreal.
Two more cottage rentals were an
nounced to-day Mrs. Stanley McCor-
mick. OF Boston. has taken the T. S.
Grand D'Hauteville place on lower Belle
vue avenue. This will be Mrs. McCor-
fnicks first season here, and II Is also the
first time this place has been rented In
a number of seasons.
Mrs. ]. 3. Mckinney, OF New York, has
taken one OF the Land Trust cottages on
Easton's Point. near those taken by Mrs.
from New York
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Colford. jr.. are
to return from Europe the latter part OF
the month.
Herbert NJ. Hartman and r. Living
ston Beeckman left here tonight for Hot
Springs, to remain until the end Of the
month.
Mrs Edward J. Berwind Is entertaining
Miss Dunlap, OF Philadelphia.
Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt, with A. II.
Barney. Mrs. Nicholas Longworth and
Mrs Ralph n. Ellis AS guests. left here
to-day for short cruise on the steam
yacht North Star
Frederic II. King, who has returned
from abroad, has joined his mother. Mrs.
Leroy King.
Mrs Vanderbilt is arranging for a large
entertainment at the Breakers on Au-
gust IL.
Mrs Samuel Norris, ir., OF Bristol, is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
WON OVER TO ROOSEVELT.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: At primary held In my election
district to elect delegates TO the Chicago
convention ! voted for the Taft dele
gates and against the one Roosevelt
delegate Controller Prendergast3, who
resides in my election district. | be-
lieved that one good term OF President
Taft deserved another. but when an
American citizen, an ex-President. en-
tered the race for the nomination and
without any rewards or punishments re-
ceived 1000. 900 votes and the President
received only 100000 Notwithstanding
the vast patronage at his disposal. I
consider that the Republican convention
nullihed the will OF Republican voters
by unseating the ex-President's dele
gates and that that party is not entitled
to the votes OF -officcholding Repub-
licans
The Republican party should wind up
Its affairs and go out OF business. as the
majority OF Republicans next November
will vote for the rightful heir Of the Re-
publican convention. ex-President Roose-
welt, the candidate OF the National Pro-
gressive party.
JOHN r. PLADWELL.
Brooklyn. July Is. 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
SOCIALISM AND ICE.

The court fight to prevent the Social
list Mayor Of Schenectady from selling
dee to the poor Of the city at "A lower
price than that charged by the local
ice trust is the first serious interfer
ence with his Socialist projects in the
city government. Ice dealers so resent
ed this embarklng of the city In their
special business that one Of them OBJ
tanned an injunction preventing 1t from
selling to the public the Ice 1t had
stored last winter when ice was cheap.
This was in the face of the fact that
the city was not in any danger of los
ing its money, and the further fact that
such q course as this selling of ice to
the poor had been recommended by the
Welfare Board, an unofficial advisory
committee which makes suggestions to
the Mayor for lettering the govern
ment.
Ii is to be presumed that the law Of
the case as interpreted by the judge
who issued the injunction is correct,
and that the city may not sell ice
though it may sell water. Under the
circumstances 1t Is unlikely that any
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
OUT OF THE QUESTION.

"The Philadelphia Press rightly
protests against the scheme favored
by some Pennsylvania politicians OF
having the same electors run on both
the Taft and Roosevelt tickets in that
state. Many Of the Pennsylvania poll
ticians are in the same condition Of
funk as are their counterparts in Iowa,
Nebraska and Kansas. They want to
save the candidates for state offices,
for Congress and for the Legislature
at the expense Of the national ticket,
and for that reason they urge & union
on the local nominees and more or
less friendly rivalry In the choice OF
electors. the electoral vote TO 90 TO
the national candidate on whose ticket
the Joint electors receive the greater
number Of votes.
Such a compromise would be as dis
creditable to the Republican party in
the state as it would be offensive to
the Republican national organization.
It would be q dangerous example in
pltOuGdEllls anu Cil fllNiii- POI -
disloyalty. 1t would put the interests
Of local candidates above the interests
Of the party at large. 1t would open
the way to a dissolution Of the ma
tional organization through Z recogni-
ton Of the independence Of the local
organizations in the various states.
"rhe Philadelphia Press" is sure
that the parallel ticket scheme in
wolves bad faith. 1t also maintains
that II is against the Pennsylvania
law, and cites the statute OF 1891 I'M
der which nominations for electors
must be reported to the Secretary OF
State with an assurance that the
electors named will support the nomi-
nees for President and Vice-President
at the head Of the party column in
which they seek a place. II the Secre-
tary of State carries out the intent, II
not the letter, Of the Pennsylvania
law, he will refuse TO put under the
Republican emblem any electors not
Internationally pledged to Taft and
sherman. The law fortunately antici-
pated the contingency which has now
arisen, and in 1.-The Press's" opinion
the state authorities will be bound to
block any plan for parallel tickets the
choice of the electors to be determined
by a sort Of gamblers chance.
The only safe and honorable thing
to do in every state is to run straight
Republican and straight third party
electoral tickets. Fairness to the voters
requires that there shall be no jug
Cling or double dealing. There is only
one Republican party in existence any
where. and every elector on Repub-
lican ticket should be for the national
Republican nominees without equivo-
cation and beyond the shadow of
douht
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
PRACTICAL EUGENICS.

Following the example Of clergymen
I'm Chicago and Boston, the Lutheran
ministers Of Pittsburgh have invited
the clergy Of all other denominations TO
ioin them In refusing to marry any
man who cannot produce a health GER
tifcate from reputable physician.
They might we'll have included the
prospective brides IN their prescription,
as has been done in other cities. The
faint of the diseases against which this
general movement is directed comes
often through a mother who gives no
indication of anything but robust
health, and who herself may have in
herited II.
All persons who hope to see the new
generation start life little healthier
and with little better chance In the
fight for existence than this one had
must be gratifed at the spread Of this
movement among the clergymen. Its
practical benefit is twofold. 1t is sure
TO prevent some unwiSe and improper
marriages and its educational value
may be even greater, since 1t inevitably
compels thought and discussion on
subject on which ignorance and silence
have wrought great harm. No rules
and regulations, however desirable Or
necessary, will bind all the race. At
the same time It Is possible, through
reasonable and proper preventive &C
ton and the spread Of education, to
lessen greatly the sum total Of human
misery resulting from marriages OF
diseased persons who are certain TO
transmit disease TO their offspring. The
stand taken by these clergymen will
help much toward that end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
THE SINGLE TERM.

The spread Of sentiment in favor Of
q single Presidential term Is reflected
in the incorporation of single-term
plank in the national platform Of the
Prohibition party. Two partles-the
Democratic and the Prohibitionist--
have now declared in favor Of break
ing with the second term tradition, the
latter party having taken the far
wiser course of advocating an increase
of the present term to six years.
The bipartisan character Of the de-
mand for this important political re-
form is emphasized by the fact that
the two national conventions Which
have already approved it represent
parties as wide apart as the poles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
MRS. H. s. DODGE REMARRIES
Former Wife Of W. P. Dodge Is Now
Mrs. G.. w. Kirkman.

To the surprise OF their friends, It was
learned yesterday that Mrs. Helen Steck
Dodge. who obtained divorce from
Walter Phelps Dodge, was married to
George W. Kirkman. New York manager
OF the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Com
pany, a realty development company OF
Detroit
The couple met for the first time about
three weeks ago at Asbury Park. Mr..
Klrkman was staying at Interlaken.
where he is in charge OF developments
being carried on by his company.
Mrs. Kirkman. who was married to
Mr.. Dodge In 1910. only received her de-
cree In April Of this year She is the
daughter OF Mrs. Mary Bell Steck. who
lives at the Ansonia. Mrs. Kirkman
kept the marriage secret from her
mother for a while, so that when she ar
rived at the Ansonia day or two ago
with her husband Mrs. Steck was very
much taken by surprise. She recovered
very shortly. however, and signified her
satisfaction with the match.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
BAD IN PRINCIPLE.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has
Just stricken from House bill dealing
with assignments Of federal judges the
ridiculous provision that all indorse-
ments given to candidates for the
federal bench shall be made public
It is hobby Of William J. Bryan that
the President ought to be required to
publish to the world all the recon-
mendations which he receives when
called upon to ill judgeship, and the
Democratic majority in the House
tried to humor Mr.. Bryan by sending
bill to the Senate carrying his idea
into effect.
Naturally the Senate, which shares
the Presidents power of appointment
to the extent Of confirming nominal
tons, has baked at the Bryan plan
The reason for that dissent is clear
If II were to vote to compel the Presi-
dent to make public all the recon-
mendations made to him when he had
judicial appointments under considera-
ton, 1t would have to treat In the
same manner recommendations and
representations made to 1t when ii
was exercising the power of confirma-
ton. So far as judicial officers are
concerned, executive sessions would
have to be abandoned, and all commit
tee proceedings and reports, as well
as debate on the floor Of the Senate,
would have to go into "The Congress
sional Record" A rule which would
apply to the Presidents exercise Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
THE TALK OF THE DAY,

TO yet cool" remarked one man.
take UP some copies OF any newspaper
published last winter and read the stories
companion, what can you do If YOU
can't read?" A small boy In Brooklyn
answered this question. with the Their
mometer officially turning the ninety
mark, and unohlcially registering above
the hundred mark, he strollnd the street
CARRIED lightly in an undershrt, a pair Of
linen knckerbockers and nothing more.
quite unconscious OF the attention he was
getting. he sereney pulled a sled pre-
sumably given to him last Christmas by
Santa Claus.
Pat and Mike were discussing the affairs
Of limited company, and the latter ex-
"Do you think old screwem's money Is
tainted?"
Yes" replied Pat. 1T has two taIrts
on II; faint yours and faint mine
Tit-Bits.
THE two things which come 10 the
New Yorker with the annual hot spell"
said a physician. who looked cool In a
white linen suit, low collar and silk shirt,
ARE discomfort and advice from knowing
ones as to how TO live while the hot
weather lasts. / have theories of my own.
| know that 1t would be silly 10 look for
snowstorms at this time OF the year or
for anything but warm weather / don't
worry and refrain strictly from discussing
the temperature. That's half the battle
won. The Other half consists in being
temperate. The wise ones lead the peo-
pie astray. This morning we'll known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
SEES A CHANGE IN ROOSEVELT,

To the Editor of|The Tribune.
Sir: That opinions differ on important
and vital questions we all must agree
and also the right TO change ones opin-
ION 10 coincide with ones convictions
Your paper is doing a great work in plac-
ing. Mr.. Roosevelt, with his following OF
bosses and would-be bosses. In their
proper status before the American people,
notwithstanding the severe criticism or
such writer's as Hubbard II. Gibson, IN
to-day's issue. The Tribune has not
changed. the Republican party mas
changed but little, but Mr.. Roosevelt mas
changed greatly. / critic!se the Repupli-
cnn party, but do not condemn 1t.
Mr.. Roosevelt condemned the party
long before the meeting OF the national
committee. and insulted the President
and the whole American people IN the
manner OF his attack on the PRESIDENT
and the Republican party. Under the CIT :
curnstances ne could not have submitted
20 any nomination at Chicago except his
own. When his utter rule or ruin tac-
tics came more into the light, 1t became
evident why delegates were claimed TOT
him, without a shadow OF evidence Tor
such claim, and Roosevelt stock went
down. Had all the contested delegates
Except. perhaps, the willy offering OF
some from Massachusetts been placed In
tho Roosevelt column. no objection would
have been offered. and he would have re-
turned to oyster Bay king
Now the mask IS of. the people may
sec and know. and should President Tart
no, be reelected the country may rest
reasonably comfortable under Mr.. wilson
All that was good and useful In Mr..
Roosevelt is centred on discredit!ng Pres
ident TAFT, that he (RooseyelO may reign
al Washington. Granting his greatness
and his intentions TO do good II returned
to power. the American nation VIII not
allow history to be written where enmuy
and naked ambition shall replace It's
ideals of faithful and efficient service.
ISAAC BOWER.
Atlantic City. July r. 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17

great amount of indignation Will De
worked up against Mayor Lunn. Mu.
nicipal water plants and municipal
lighting plants have quite accustomed
the public mind to the idea OF the city
in business. so that no great amount OF
horror at municipal selling Of Ice Is
likely to be- felt by any but extortion'
ate ice dealers. Schenectady is now
hotbed of progressive or advanced po'
litical thought, up to the verge OF radi-
calism, which accounts in part for Its
present Socialist executive. 1t Will be
strange If the ice situation does not
play an important part in a campaign
for a liberal municipal charter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
People and Social incidents

the guest of her mother Mrs. Joseph ,,
Stone.
Miss Elizabeth Washington. OF Phil
delphia, is the guest of Mrs +. s. Nass
Mrs. Robert Colgate, Of New Yort :.
visiting Mrs. John J. Wysdng.
Miss Bauer, of New York, IL tn. s,...
of Mrs. Thomas J. Emery
Miss Natalja Willard is to be pres.n,.
ed on July q instead Of July 20, as prs.
viously arranged by her mother. M.
Joseph II. Willard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

Among those who sailed for Europe yes
terday on board the Mauretania were Mar.
and Mrs James A, Burden. Mr., and Mrs.
H. B. Hollins, Miss Marion Hollins. Mr..
and Mrs. A. D. Juilliard and Frederick
w. Whitridge. who will join Mrs. Whit
ridge and his daughters In England
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo de Fritsch. who
were married short time ago in Cincin-
natl, are spending their honeymoon at
Murray Bay. Quebec. Mrs. de F'ritsch was
Miss Harriet Anderson, Of Cincinnati. She
is a niece Of President and Mrs. Taft. Mr..
and Mrs. Fritsch will come to New York
in the fall to make their home here.
Mrs. James Russell Solely. who has been
the guest for a few days Of Mrs. Wander
bilt, at Newport. will spend the remainder
Of the summer at Southampton, Long
Island
A daughter was born q few days ago to
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans r. Dick. jr.. at their
place in Cheshire. England. Mrs. Dick
was Miss Joan c. Tuckerman, daughter
of Bayard Tuckerman, Of No. lis East
9Th street. She was married at Ipswich,
Mass. in July last year.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Watson Webb have re-
turned to Westbury. Long Island, from
Shelburne, VI, where they were the
guests for fortnight of DR.. and Mrs. W.
Seward Webb.
Mrs. John f. Alexandra is booked TO
sail to-day from England for New York.
On her arrival here she will go to lshp,
Long Island, TO visit Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard
c. Hoppin for few days before going to
her place at LenoX.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald D. Russell will
sail for Europe next Tuesday on board
the Mauritania, to remain abroad until
the end Of August.
Mr.. and Mrs Hugh S. Knox, the latter
formerly Miss Katherine McCook, will go
TO Jefferson NJ H., at the end OF the
month TO visit General and Mrs. Arson G.
McCook.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Allen Adriance
ana tnelT uduSnlcl, Slloo NOiONhS @'N''
ance, are at their country place at Poush-
keepsle, for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Wagstaff have gone
TO Long Beach, Long Island, to spend the
remainder OF the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lewis Norris, y no
spent a fortnight at the Oriental Hotel,
Manhattan Beach, have gone TO the White
Mountains, 10 remain until September
Mr.. and Mrs David II. McAlpin, I'd,
who spent the week end with Mr. and
Mrs. Charles W. McAlpin. at Morristown,
y. j., have returned to their summer
place at Easthampton. Long Island.
Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Monnell arrived
in town yesterday from their place at
southampton. Long Island, and are at the
Plaza for a few days.
Mrs. John c. Wilmerding will go to
Richield Springs. n. Y, early aext
month, to remain until the middle OF Sep
TENDER.