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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15
coNyICTs ON HIGHWAYS.

Another practical experiment was
begun last week in the system Of en-
ploying convicts in work upon public
roads. The scene OF it was an i'm
portant state highway running out or
the city Of Trenton, n. j., which was
selected because Of its proximity to the
state prison. Sixteen convicts only,
out Of 1,200, were taken for the first
experiment, and these were selected
from among long term men whose
terms had nearly expired, and who
were thus least likely to compromise
their prospects Of speedy release by
misbehavior OF any kind. They were
worked from a. IN. to 4 p. m, with
an intermission at noon. The men
were under the direction Of foreman
from the State Roads Department, and
were at first guarded by three keepers.
but one of the latter was presently
dispensed with and the remaining two
were found sufficient.
The men were eager TO be drafted
for this service, despite the severity OF
the weather and the hard work which
was to be done. This was doubtless
in part because of their desire for
change of scene and for chance to
see again the world outside Of the
prison walls. 1t seemed to be in part,
however, due to feeling that the
change Of air and occupation would be
for their physical and mental good. as
Of course it was. Some fear had been
felt that their muscles would be so
flabby because Of years Of confinement
that they would not be able to do much
work, but it proved to be unfounded,
for the men did each a fair days work
edch day. 1t may be added that they
were just as eager 10 go out the Sec
ond and the third day as they had
been the first
Upon the result Of this experiment
will depend the enactment Of legisla-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15
THE NATION AND THE PORT

The resentment which some have
expressed in this city at the dictauon
of the federal government as to the
length of piers and other matters re-
latinc TO this harbor is without good
reason. For the principles Of state
rights and home rule we must have
respect, within appropriate limits. But
II would scarcely do to deny the fed
srsl government the authority which
& now exercises and has from the first
exercised over nayigable waters in
rivers and harbors.
Apart from constitutional principles
and long established laws there are
several practical reasons why such
authority should be exercised. One Is
the fact that the federal government
has and must necessarily have charge
OF the shipping laws and their adj
ministration: which makes 1t necessary
for its authority to extend over all
nsyigable waters on which those laws
amply. Another is that many rivers
and harbors directly concern the in
terests of several states. and it is
therefore highly desirable on the
ground Of practical convenience II
nothing else that the general govern
ment, impartial among the states,
should be in control. The length OF
piers on the Manhattan waterfront is
almost as much a matter Of concern
to New Jersey as TO New York, just
as New Jerseys purposed pouring of
sewage into the bay is matter of con-
Germ TO New York as well as to New
Jersey.
A third reason is found in the fact
that the federal government does most
of the work and bears most OF the cost
. of river and harbor Improvements, so
far as dredging and deepening them
is concerned. II is true that New
York has had cause to complain that
not enough money was appropriated for
this harbor in comparison with what
was given for many far less important
waters. On the other hand, 1t is also
true that the government Of this city
for many years grossly abused this
harbor, and put the federal govern
ment TO the expense of dredging out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15
THE MIDDLEMAN
A Maligned Creature, Who Leads a
Precarious Existence, Says Broker.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: How much easier II Is to sit In the
editorial rooms OF big daily, smoking
pipe and writing OF the wrongs that exist
than TO right those wrongs.
Under the head After the Mddleman'
there appears an editorial of some length
In your Tuesdays Issue. You draw a
picture which. II II were anywhere near
the truth. should be reason enough for
legislatlng all but producers and con-
sumers out OF business. However, actual
conditions are so vastly different from
what the uniformed would be led to be-
lieve from reading your editorial that
am prompted to reply briefly.
In the first place, the editorial men,
tened states that beans. for which the
farmer receives 40 cents a bushel, retail
at 81 So" Now, in reality, the farmer re-
celves close to 50 a bushel, instead OF a
cents. Marrow beans are bringing the
farmer to-day around 81 Is a bushel, but
as they come from the farm they contain
dirt, small stones, imperfect beans-from
five to ten pounds pick" bushel-which
means from % to 20 cents to be added to
the first cost; then there is the expense
of picking. about 10 cents a bushel, and
bags, five cents. The buyer who invests
his time machinery and money and takes
the risk at that end makes perhaps 10
cents bushel IL no is lucky and the
market does not go against him. Rail-
road freight TO New York city from the
state line is nine cents a bushel. The
"middleman" at this end may make his
G,r. bo rkat holds
while the car IS In transit. all of which
totals a cost of 50 80 to 50 g. and marrow
beans are quoted for sale freely to-day
at s. 80 delivered New York City in car
loads.
Where would the consumer or the
grocer get Off without the "middleman'
in the country to see TO tho quality OF all
kinds OF produce, look after the proper
loading and. in the case OF vegetables.
fruit. etc. 20 protect against frost, blight
and a hundred other things fully as Inn
portant. or the "middleman" at this end.
who has 20 be equally watchful for the
quality and correct weights. "ho spends
his money on telegraph and telephone
advising shippers and trying to locate tho
points I'm tho country where he can buy
produce a cent or fraction OF cent
cheaper than other sections are asking
For the small margin the "middleman'
handling produce can figure, IL the mar
ket does not go the wrong way, he has
troubles with the farmer in trying 10
make the quality good for come farmern
expect 10 sell everything. 8 i, bad or
indifferent. and some buyers expect 70
buy the very best, absolutely perfect, at
the price OF ordinary stuff.
There are two sides TO the question. as
you see. and the much talked about mid
dleman" is about the busiest and most
necessary part OF the machine which
brings the stuff from the farmer To the
city table. and. too. he goes broke more
often than he dies rich. There is no rec
ord that he ever built many Libraries.
l. A. WILMINGTON.
New York. Dec. 13, ...-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15
SUFFRAGE AND CHRISTMAS.

When we see the pictures and read
the daily stories of the suffragettes on
their hike" 10 Albany-when we con-
slider the space which they will get in
the newspapers and the sheer power
of publicity TO impress and convince
Consult all advertising managers)-let
us not have our eyes diverted from
the much greater work that is being
done for the Cause by those who do
not "hike." Think Of the sisters who
could not go because they had to stay
home and dress Christmas trees; be-
cause they could not be absent from
the fireside in this season devoted TO
children! "The argument of legs" Is
powerful, but will any amount Of
walking. amid no matter what fanfare
Of publicity, win more votes than the
eloquent proof that the claims Of
the family In this season are stronger
with the suffragettes than those of any
cause?
Only those whom no childish face
will miss about the tree will go on
the hike" so it is announced. Let
us hope that this regard for the eternal
fitness Of things will be shown. In
this matter the Christmas tree Is the
symbol of sanity. The most childish
things usually are the sanest. Per-
haps the state needs something more
than the assurance that women in poll
tics will not forget the Christmas tree
to induce Il to confer on them the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15
THE SAILORS CHRISTMAS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: You have very graciously allowed
US space I'm your columns from time TO
time when we have had special needs.
At this time OF the year we are In special
need OF illustrated magazines and books
for free distribution among the seamen.
The men on the transatlantic vessels get
them. read them and prize them highly,
and az Christmas time Wa like to be sure
that every seaman goes to sea with Some-
thing 10 read.
Please send tho parcels and boxes TO
tho American Seamen's Institute, NO. OUT
West street, New York City
GEORGE MCPHERSON HUNTER.
Secretary American Seamen's Friend So
ciety.
New York. Dec. 13, 1872.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

In reference to tho issue OF wooden
bulleted cartridges TO the Turkish troops,
IL is interesting 10 note that similar car
trldges are used in the British army for
instruction purposes-to teach recruits
how TO load their rifles. The ordinary
brass cartridge case is fitted with a
wooden bullet painted red. The cartridge
does not contain an explosive-a charge
OF cordite-neither are percussion caps
fitted The brass cartridge cases arc
further perforated in two or more places.
IN order that instructors can tell at u
glance that tho ammunition is really
dummy" and that its use can endanger
nobody From this explanation II should
be clear that the cartridges picked up on
the Balkan battlenelds could not possibly
have been fred They we're obviously
thrown away by the Turkish troops when
they discovered that they were useless.
Female Voice Ton telephone)-Is that
the hall porter Well. ! want TO know
IL YOU can give a message to my hus-
Hall Porter-I am sorry. madam, but
your husband is not In the club:
Female Noicc-But l nave not told you
my husbands name yet.
Hall Porter-Quite unnecessary, madam.
Nobodys husband is ever here by any
chance.-Punch.
FEMININE INCONSISTENCY.
The hen in facts an admirable bird;
Content. she scratches gravel all her
days;
What though her cackle now and then Is
heard.
Her lay is always worthy Of our praise.
Then why should maid show indignation
when
Some stupid man declares she Is henri
The duck is most unseemly in its walk;
II swaggers and It shifts from side to
side:
1t simply quacks when It attempts to
talk,
And to the goose 1t closely is allied
Its favorite occupations raking muck;
Yet maid feels fattered when she's called
a duck.
From this we learn. a man had best be-
To place a trusty guard upon his lips;
And choose his SMILES with incest care,
Else ne may Hlhhe sOlHs Host cbicbiouS
slips.
You ask us, Romeo, WHATS In name "
Islander suit breach OF promise
claim,
g. b. NJ.
How are they getting alongT
Beautifully She's perfectly willing TO
spend as much on gifts for his people
as she does for her own."-Detroit FREQ
Press
In an article on drunkenness and the
Physiological Effect Of Alcohol In THE
Lancet DR.. Charles Mercer draws this
picture Of conditions in England before
IL became "a sober nation: I'm those
days the doctor was often half seas
over when he attended his drunken pa
tient; the parson was often drunk In the
pulpit; judge. counsel and attorneys pur-
sued their avocations in court In pre-
vailing atmosphere OF hot coppers. The
Prime Minister went drunk to the House
OF Commons. where he was attacked by
the leader OF the Opposition. also drunk.
while order was kept by Speaker
who was half seas over. There was no
excise on spirits. and the cosrser kinds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
fFrom The Tribune Bureau

tFrom Inc Irlpune pui0"
washington, Dec. 4.-The President ~.
Mrs. Taft entertained dinner parry ~
forty-ive young folk at the White hoOss
tonight for Miss Taft. A few adoiuon.s
guests were asked in for 10 o'clock WISE
the guests danced for two hours. "A
Miss Taft took a luncheon parry ~
fourteen TO the washington Country CIV"
in virginia, to-day. Mrs. Louis bscon'
her guest, chaperoning tho party. otne"
with them were Miss Elsie Aldrich' a''
a house guest; Miss Katherine Jenn'nss
Miss Coleman, Captain Little. Chaune"
Hackett, DIR. Grayson. Lieutenant AZ"
phus Andrews and Lieutenant Rodse%
Mrs. Taft. accompanied by Mrs. LausS
lin, played golf at the Chevy Chase .,.'
with Mrs. Hugh Wallace and Mfs' 10"
thaniel Francis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

OF distilled liquors were ridlculousS
cheap AS you passed along the Dye
streets of London. and perhaps OF other
great cities, you might read the iegenu
hung out over the drink cellars, hers
you may get drunk for a penny: deao
drunk and clean straw for twopence.
Hoo Is It. Jeemes, that ye max SIC ail
enairmous profit aft yer potatoes! yer
price is lower than ony ither in the toon
and ye max extra reductions for yer
friends" ,,,,.,s
"Weel We see, L knock aft twa shilllns
a ton because a customer is a freend o
mine, an then / jist TAX iva hunuert,
o. his"-Punch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15
THE CABINET.
rrrom The Tribune Bureau

fFrom The Tribune Bueau'J
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE seecre'su
Of state and Mrs. Knox will spend Cn'ass
mas at their country place, at 'an,,
Forge. They will have a large famny
marty. made up OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jahi',
Tindle. Mr.. and Mrs. Reed Knox. MT. anu
Mrs. Hugh Knox and Mr.. and Mrs Fl'''
Knox and their grandchildren.
The Secretary OF the Treasury ana ms
Macveagh will be Joined at their non'
the middle Of next week by their soa'
Ames Macveagh. OF Chicago. who VII ~
here for the dance they are givins w.
Miss Helen Taft on December 10.
The Secretary Of War and Mrs. sum,
SON have arranged an interesting soe's'
programme for their nieces. the MISS.
Gamble, daughters of DR.. Gamble %
Philadelphia. The first affair VIII DC
dance on Wednesday. when Miss Elean'''
Gamble will be introduced to society.
dinner the following night Is also ios
young folk. whom they will take 70 'ss
dance at Secretary MacVcaghs On
January the Secretary and Mrs. snmse
win entertain the President and NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

The peace conference which begins
tomorrow in London Is in some re-
spects not as imposing as others which
have met in our day, yet the impor-
lance of its results to the welfare u
the world may rank with those OF the
greatest Of them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

again channels that had been filed
up with street sweepings and other
refuse which had been dumped there.
The fact is that the government has
spent many millions of dollars on this
harbor, and is planning TO spend many
millions more. and in view Of that 1t
certainly ought to have something to
say abOut IT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

In Missouri it has just been discov-
cred that a state job which would pay
about $4,000 annually in fees had not
been filed for thirteen years. No dan
ger Of anything like that in this state
as long as Tammany continues to ex-
list. If the Jobs aren't plenty here they
create new ones.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

Angelo Sarto. the Pope's brother at
seventy-six still performs his duties as
a village postmaster, and has just re-
ceived a reward of $50 for long and
faithful services performed for salary
OF 80 cents day. The Pope evidently
shares the views Of the old Bishop OF
the palatinate OF Durham, who, meet
ing a poor relation. said: cousin. If
your plough needs mending 1 Will
"mend II, but an husbandman 7 found
you and an husbandman I will leave
"you."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15
COLUMBIA soPHoMoRes IN PLAY

The sophomore class OF Columbia Uni
verslty will give my Friend from India
as It's annual show in Barnard College
Theatre on Thursday, Friday and satur-
day evenings and Saturday afternoon:
Dancing will follow the performances OF
Thursday and Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

According to THE Canal Record" the
new Gatun Lake, in addition to serv-
ing the purposes Of commerce. VIII be
one of the most beautiful sheets Of
water in the world. Perhaps before
long we shall have an American Como,
overhung by lines Of villas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

vote. But II is the kind Of evidence
that helps; more even than the EVIL
dence Of "hikes."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

Owned and published daily by tho Tribune
Association. a New York corporation: ogden
NJ. Reid. President. conde Hamlin. Secretary;
James NJ. Barrett. Treasurer. Address. Tribune
building. No. 1874 Nassau street. New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

The going into effect OF the new law
for the control OF wireless biography
will be regarded with approval and
confidence even by those who do not
favor placing ordinary telegraphs, tele-
phones, railroads and other public
utilities under government ownership
and management. That Is because tho
wireless system is radically different
from these, in respects which render It
peculiarly susceptible to abuse and
maladministration. Incidents associ-
ated with the wreck OF the Titanic
strongly emphasized the danger OF
irresponsible control OF wireless teleg-
raphy, through either heedlessness or
malice. and suggested the need OF such
legislation as now goes into effect.
There will hereafter be the fullest pos
sible use OF the system for all legiti-
mate purposes, with minimum posi-
bility OF its misuse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15
Brooklynites will be gratified TO know

Brooklynites will be gratified to know
that the legal obstacles to the erection
of a new municipal building for that
borough have been removed and that
they may now proceed with the under
taking. 1t is TO be hoped that the new
building both will and will not re-
semble the old one. which was built n
generation ago behind the former City
Hall. 1t ought not to resemble It in
architectural unattractiveness, to use
no stronger a term; but 1t would be
well IL it should emulate It in the rare
distinction Of being one Of the few
large public buildings completed within
the appropriations made for them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

The pioneer woman police officer OF
Los Angeles says she doesn't have any
serious difficulty with the work, and
finds having women on the force pro-
duces improved conditions. Maybe
Commissioner Waldo can brace up his
department by adding a few OF the
"gentler SEX"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

John Auchincloss's wedding to Miss
Grace Eginton. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John w. Eginton. will take place on Sat
urday at the home Of her parents. In wssy
59th street. Henry A. Colgate will b
best man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

Arriving this week from Europe will b.
Mrs. ]. Pierpont Morgan, Mr.. and MrS
Harry La Montague. L. Moncure Robin
son. II. B. Schermerhorn. Henri de- SIN
cay and Nine. de Sincay. who Is the
daughter Of Mrs. John Logan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

At the Postoffice az New York as
Second Glass Mail Matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

Rear Admiral Willard Fl. Brownson. U.
8. NJ, and Mrs. Brownson. who have
been In town for a few days. leave to-
morrow for California, where they will
spend the winter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

Mrs. c. Grosvenor wyeth gave re-
ception yesterday afternoon at her house.
in East 18th street. for the debut Of her
daughter, Miss Caroline L. Wyeth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15
NEW YORK SOCIETY,".

Only ten days more before Christmas
The coming week will witness the return
to town for the holidays Of all the young
folk from the universities, the colleges
and the schools, and their presence, win
their zest for enjoyment and their de-
termination to turn their vacation 10 the
very best account in the matter OF pleas
IRE. will add to the life and the ANNA
ton of this great city. which is always
particularly busy and crowded AT fuie-
tide. They will, as usual, contribute IN
no small degree TO the gayety OF tne
festive season, for their enthusiasm ABOUT
everything and everybody Is likely 10
prove infectious and to communicate
itself to their elders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

Mrs.. ]. Mayhem Wainwright gave re.
ception yesterday afternoon at her house,
in West 18th street, for the debut Of her
daughter. Miss. Fonrose Wainwright. The
latter, gowned in white chiffon. en-
broidered with crystals, was assisted in
receiving by Miss Elizabeth and Miss
Evelyn Pyson. Miss Ellen Keyser and
Miss Rose Haxall. OF Baltimore; Miss
Margaret Wagstaff and Miss Edwina
Whitehouse. of this city, and Miss Martha
Birnie, Of Rye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

Miss Helen Hiss was formally present.
ed to society yesterday afternoon at a re-
ception given by her mother. Mrs Philip
Hiss at her house. No. As West lita
street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-15

Mrs. Wright Barclay gave receptions
yesterday afternoon at her residence IN
West s1st street. Assisting IN receivne
were Mrs. Henry Barclay. Mrs. s. Oakley
Wander Poel, jr.. Mrs. Henry Brevoort
Mrs. J. Stevens Ulman. Mrs. J. victos
onativia, jr., Mrs. Henry Allen Pearson
and Mrs. Walter Hawkhurst.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-06-08
SENATOR VsNCE's READY WIT
Records Show That Very Rarely Did
Carolina Statesman Fail to Rise to
the Occasion.

The late Senator Vance used to say
that his liveliest campaign for the gov
ernorship of North Carolina was that
In which Judge Settle ran against him.
They stumped the state in joint de-
bate. All the white Democrats turned
out to hear Vance, and all the colored
Republicans to hear Settle. On one
occasion, Vance was informed that
some young ladies desired TO testify
their devotion to the Democratic party
by kissing the Democratic candidate
for governor. Nothing 10th, Vance de-
scended from the platform and kissed
dozen or so of tie young beauties,
and then paused long enough TO turn
around toward his competitor and
shout: Settle, I'm kissing my girls:
the second time. he said TO hts wife OH
their wedding-day: My dear. I'm q
stubborn fellow, and you may antici-
pate trouble. Now. in the beginning,
while 1 am submissive, | want to
give you one piece of advice. If you
follow it, we'll get on mighty we'll. 1t
Is this: Make me do just as darned
please" 4 newspaper man, who was
about starting for a rather out-of-the-
way portion of Vance's own state. was
asking him one day what kind Of ac-
commodation he was likely 10 find.
They'll give you some OF their fried
hog and eggs" the senator replied.
That's better than nothing" said the
newspaper man. 81 don't know-l
don't know" the senator answered, in
dubious tone: I've tried BOTH"