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New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
Form Won in the Worlds Series

Class won In the worlds series On form the
Athletics were stronger than the Giants, and lack
ing an advantage in the breaks of an often ncKle
game the latter were pretty certain to be returned
losers AS it was, the Giants did not get IAN even
break" on the breaks" since injuries shelved
Meyers the only New York batter in the 800 or
over class and crippled both Merkle and Snod
grass With better fortune the Giants might have
won two or three games, but an exceptional run or
luck would have been necessary to give them the
series.
On September 20 The Tribune called attention to
the marked superiority of the Athletics on the
record Of the season of 1913. They led the Ameri-
can League in both batting and fielding while the
Giants were second in the National League in bat
ting and fifth in fielding. The team batting aver
age Of the Athletics up that date 2S2 and the
team fielding average was 800. whereas the team
batting average of the Giants .267 and the
team fielding average .961 OF the leading ten bat
ters in their respective leagues the Athletics had
three and the Giants none; of the leading ten run
getters the Athletics four and the Giants none. In
base stealing the Giants led, having four Of the
leading ten in the National League while the Ath
letics had two of the leading ten in the American
League The Giants chief strength believed to
lie in the pitching staff. but that that belief
illusion the worlds series quickly disclosed. The
Athletics showed superiority in pitching as well
as in every other department of the game.
The Giants have been winning easy victories in
the National League, because most Of the teams in
that league either standing still going back
On the other hand, the American League teams
steadily improving, and any team winning the
American League championship has now distinct
advantage over the winner in the rival combina
tiOn.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
A Haul Of Black Handlers at Last.

Just how farreaching the roundup Of Black
Handlers will prove remains, of course, to be seen.
The arrests. seem, however by far the most i'm
portant that have been made since bands of Italian
blackmaiers began to terrorize their transplanted
countrymen in this city
There has been criticism Of the police for failing
to cope with this extraordinary eruption Of crime.
But any who has observed the workings of the
Black Hand system will appreciate the almost in
surInountable difficulty of handling un-American
a crime under system of laws and investga-
ton.
The Black Handlers worked upon emotions and
customs which the Italian immigrants brought with
them from Sicily and from Southern Italy Terror
ism by secret organizations Of criminals was almost
a matter of course in the past. The government
was poweress to aid protect the victims In Italy.
why rely upon the police here: The failure Of
the threatened Italians to assist the police the al
most uncanny silence which surrounds any bomb
explosion or other Black Hand crime, is really the
most natural thing in the world.
But it is also the most difficult obstacle for the
police 10 overcome, and it is greatly to be hoped
that the present arrests will strike far and deep
They may well mark a period in dealing with
this Italian crime and may concevaby unite police
and victims in an effort to prevent such acts in the
future Once such habit of cooperation begins,
the end of this cheap and cowardly business will be
at hand.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
The Saving Magic of the Wireless.

Again a grim tragedy of the seas is lit by old
heroism and the new magic Of the wireless.
1t is a strange transformation that has come over
the once vast and lonely ocean few years ago
If liner met disaster in midocean, be she never 50
modern and naughty, she was only helpless hulk
that could look to nothing but the slim chance of
another ships stumbling upon her in time to aid
To-day even the small immigrant vessel like the
Inflated volturno. has the power to call aid from
for and near The story of the Uranium liner,
abaze In raging storm, is terrible enough Yet
there is the succeeding picture Of modern seaman
ship that when dawn broke after night of horror
ten sbips Law close about, summoned by the wire
less call for help
The old heroism of the sea is still needed
needed AS urgently as ever, For the sea Will
ALWAYS have ways of her own that are not for men
TO fathom But surely science never gave greater
or more benefcen aid to seafarng than the fragile
antenna of the wireless by which boy in deck
house in d.Atlantc can cry out for help hun
dred miles seas.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
Forward Steps" in the Philippines.

I'm no part of the world recently said COM
petent authority. has the past decade brought
greater improvement than in the Philippine ISL
ands" That estimate was judiCous and cannot be
controyerted. To it may confidently be added the
declaration that the improvement in the PhllppheS
has been most marked in the direction when Is
fundamentally and permanently most important. to
wit. in the general. thorough, comprehensive and
practical education of the people
In witness of this see the official report on edu-
cation in the Philippines which is printed esewhef1
in to.dav's paper No appreciative American can
read it without deep thrill of pride in the ia';
that this is the work of his country and Its govern
ment \ more creditable and inspiring record wlN
surely never made in any land by any power AhG
to appreciate il fully it may pertnently be asked
what was the state Of those islands before our oC-
cupation: What would it now be if we had scut-
tied out of them at the end Of the SpanisE war;
TO what would it probably revert if we should now
abandon our great trust in them?
The other day there was some glib and facile talk
about forward steps in the Philippines under the
new policy of this administration The greatest
forward steps which have been taken there are
those which have been taken In the last dozen years
by the brave loyal, devoted Americans who have
been pursuing no ''scuttle out quick policy. Dut
have been doing heroic work for the material pros
perity the intellectual development and the moral
uplift of the Philippine people To check o. 10
abandon that work on any pretext. whether Sordiu
or sentimental would be not step forward hut
backward fall into dishonor and disaster.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
MEXICo's TRAGIC CAMPAIGN
Only the End Of Huerta Can Bring
Peace.

To tho Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Your observations In to-days
Tribune under the caption, "MeXicos s
Tragic Campaign" are TO the point. The
rebel forces I'm Mexico are stronger than
We Americans are wont 10 think; and
methinks ere long the reign OF crime
and saturnalia of bloodshed inspired and
lnaugurated by Huerta's treachery and
wanton butcheries will teach its own
lesson to those who advocate peace at
any price and believe that might
makes right" everywhere. except in the
United States
AS you say. under the circumstances,
anything like fair election will be
Impossible"
| believe the downfall Of Huerta or
the offspring of his regime will alone
bring peace TO that unhappy country.
And as the elections pending are in
defiance of the Mexican constitution
President Wilson, in view of all he has
had TO say about defiance Of constitu-
tlonal rights and restraints" in the
premises. cannot consistently grant rec
ogntion TO the offspring Of the Huerta
regime. no matter who is elected
As Carranza says: The dove of peace
will not hover over Mexico until
Huerta and his gang are exterminated
root and branch" +. c. LOCKE.
Monticello. n Y. oct. 20, 1913.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
AGAINST MRS. PANKHURST
Her Career Is Called Disgraceful and
Her Appearance Here Regretted.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: am constrained TO ask for space
in the peoples column that may reply
TO the questions OF &C. NJ" In Tuesdays
Tribune: why all this talk OF Mrs PanK'
hurst taking so much money from uI
What have we 10 criticise her TORT
What, in the name OF common sensa
have you 10 find fault with?'
"All this talk is the result OF the ao'
vertlsing. by certain OF the sunraSists' o.
Mrs. Pankhurst for purposes OF their OWE
through the newspapers OF the country
and the protests II calls forth are ron .
great n ajority of the people Of the Uni'ea
States. whose sense OF right and justice
outraged by the attempt to exploit or !"
give any countenance 10 woman WIN
II not insane is a deliberate and persissea'
lawbreaker.
TIE people have a right 70 spend tos.
own money in their own way ho""~
foolish that may be. and any old hurnous'
II sufficiently advertised. will draw n0p',
from the pockets Of the unthinklns sis.
the curious. But that does not MAXI
right for men or women who seek TO %
leaders in what they may believe 10 %
great cause 20 defend or TO excuse ME
Pankhurst snd her methods.
The great things"-if there are any
which she has done are so overshado~eu
by her disgraceful career In England 'na'
she has long since forfeited all cla'i.
either to the respect or the sympathy y
right thinking people. We "crluclse DC.
for STOPPING to conduct which would no.
be tolerated one moment in man, anu
then coming 10 this country 10 ihaH'
money to use against a government
which has treated her only too leniehu',
Only a few days ago the newspapers to,1
us of man who died Of starvation iV.'
lowing a hunger strike in British prlsVH'
"In the name of common sense, anu
decent regard for law and order that 1As'
alone in contrast with the clerneh'!
shown Mrs Pankhurst and the o'"..
cowardly women lawbreakers shou''
silence her and them forever. h' r D.
Hopewell, ~ j.. Oct. 10, 1918.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
THE CRIME OF MOTHERHOOD
The Stand of the Board Of Education
Is Holly Resented.
Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Abraham Stern. of the Board OF
Education. in his published interviews
denouncing mothers who wish to teach
in the public schools of our city. is
making himself ridiculous in the eyes
of the public by using as arguments
foolish platitudes. expressing a blind
prejudice which will not bear any rea-
sonable examination.
He claims that the ousting OF the
mothers is being done because raw re-
cruits would have to take their places
in the time during which they were alb
sent TO bear and nurse child for the
first few months OF It's life. AS a mat
ter Of plain fact. however, Mr. Stern is
really advocating the ousting for good
of any valuable and experienced teacher
who attempts motherhood. and her re-
placement for good by the raw recruit
instead of for a year.
Under the Stern regime an educa-
tional genius like Maria Montessori
should she have happened TO come to
New York. would have been lost to the
world forever. and in her place would
be the inexperienced recruit
Mr. Stern says "a mother Of child
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
Inspecting the Inspectors.

The arrest of three election inspectors for alleged
malfeasance is a sharp reminder Of civic duty
Their case is to be heard in court on Tuesday and
is not to be preiudged But upon its face it is
fagant and it indicates not only the possibility of
grossly crooked work at the polls but also the
ner In which such villany is to be thwarted.
With the politics of the arrested men, Of the
man whom they permitted TO register without oath
after challenge. and of the complainant, we have
nothing to do. 1t is time to ask the cynics ques
ton whether the culprits "our rascas the
they appear to have acted if not In behalf of Tam
many at least in opposition TO its opponents The
gist Of the matter is that the integrity of the cleo
rton is at stake and that it is to be preserved and
vindicated only through the integrity of those who
have the direction Of its conduct.
There is too often on inclination to regard with
disfavor the work of ali election challenger as that
of a spy or Of a meddler In other mems business
In fact, his work is Of indispensable utility to the
cause of good government and the performance of
IT is worthy Of all praise The pretence that 1t in
ferferes with the rights of voters puts obstacles
in their way, is an impudent Misrepresentation. A
challenger cannot prevent from registering
or from voting. lie can merely compel him to
swear to his qualifications, and thus, If he is acting
falsely add the crime of perjury TO that Of false
registration false voting And that is just where
fears TO commit perjury when he would not for a
moment hesitate at voting Illegally.
The fact is that any who hestates to take
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
THE CHANGE OF NAME
A Methodist Churchman Sees in 1t a
Small Issue.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: II would seem as though the agita-
ton In the Episcopal Church for change
Of name is something OF tempest IN
teapot Church and Christian names are
alike Of little significance, and does not
the Good Book say by their works ye
shall know them?
The Methodist Church, the largest oil
Protestant bodies. bears a nickname CIV
en- 10 it in derision by its enemies, but 1t
seems TO answer very well.
The name American Catholic" Is un-
wieldy and in general use would be short
ened. Usage has given the exclusive
right 10 the name Catholic to the Ro-
man Church. the word Roman not being
commonly used. while American alone
II numbers signify anything. could scarce
ly be used with modesty.
4 METHODIST CHURCHMAN.
Brooklyn. oct. ., 1913.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
THE GOVERNORS SILENCE
A Friend Gives an Explanation Of
His Failure to Testify.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Governor Suzer did wisely in re-
naming off the stand and bringing his
case 10 a close. for | am satisfied the plan
was TO prolong the case, prejudice him be-
fore the people before election by a scan
dalous cross-examination--a cross-eXaFll-
nation that would smirch even the Angel
Gabriel-and then dismiss these lawless.
unconstitutional proceedings with opin-
ions that would so damn Sulzer that a
new proceeding when the Legislature .s
regularly convened could be begun in
January.
But the proper excuse-I should not say
excuse-the proper explanation should be
given for the Governors failure TO take
the stand II is this Section / OF Article
XIII OF the state constitution required the
Governor, before taking office. TO take a
constitutional oath. the ironclad form OF
which is provided by this section. by
that oath the Governor swore that he
would support. first. the Constitution OF
the United States; second, the constitu-
ticn OF the State OF New York, and,
third. that he would faithfully discharge
the duties OF his office according TO the
best OF his ability Then in Section of
Article " among other duties prescribed
for the Governor is this: He shall take
care that the laws are faithfully eXe-
cuted" How could he more effectually
violate his oath OF Office. more absolutely
violate law. more absolutely fail to take
care that the laws are faithfully exc
cuted" II he consented in any way TO- or
recognized in any way. an illegal, unconsti-
tutional proceeding TO throw Governor
out Of Office at the dictates OF corrupt
majority OF the members OF the Legls-
lature who never legally met to vote his
Impeachment?
II the Governor consented in any way 10
such a proceeding, assisted I'm any way in
setting such a bad precedent, he would
have struck a more perniclous DO"
against the Liberties OF the people than
any given by Benedict Arnold.
GEORGE w. JENKINS.
Albany, Oct 10 1913.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
An Open Forum for
Public Debate.

less than a year old can't be a good
teacher" No reasonable person is 60
ing 10 accept this opinion for minute
There is no law OF man or Gods which
prevents such a mother from being q
good teacher. scientifically cared for
infant is practically never sick in the
first year Of life. After rhe age Of six
months such an infant does not need its
mother between the hours OF and L
and 1870 and o'clock Those are It's
hours Of outing, in which II is busy get
ting fresh air. There is no reason why
its mother should not be a good teacher.
New York is archaic enough.
seems pity that one more relic Of bar
barism and persecution must be hung
around its neck 10 make IL bow its head
In shame. The genius Of woman has
been buried long enough under the mar
bic slab of no opportunity. The world
needs her genius for its proper develop.
ment. DIX. MARY HAL4ON'
No. Gle Madison avenue, New York oct
II. 1918
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
THE MARRIED TEACHER
This Reader Thinks She Has No
Business Earning Her Living.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial on The Crime OF
Motherhood" is misleading, and creates
wrong opinion in the minds of those who
do not stop TO do their own thinking.
How can a woman be wife and
mother and a teacher in public schooi
at one and the same time, without neg
lectlns either her home and babies or her
public school duties?
1t is a mans duty TO support his wife
and children so that she Will not be
obliged to neglect her home and children
I'm an effort to earn money as a public
school teacher.
When a woman marries and has chill
dren her duty is toward her home ana
children. No married woman should try
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
Madero's Murderer Becomes Mex
ico's Dictator.

General Huerta has justified his critics his
course on Friday night abundanuy conhriheu 'De
contention of his unftness to be recognized as
President Before that he was able to MAINTAIN at
least a pretence of consttutionality as pro-
visional President particularly since he had man
aged to secure from the Mexican Congress some
acknowledgment of his status. But now the con-
stitutiop is torn to tatters Congress is dissolved
with violence and half of its members are
thrown into Jail, in jeopardy of sharing Madero ;
fate II would affront great memory to liHen the
jpcident to Bonapartes dismissal of the Five Hun
dred Rather is it comparable with Louis Napo-
Icons couD d'cat Of 1Sj1-at the distance which re-
moves Huerta from even the Man Of December
And what was the cause or the preteXt: Nothing
but that Congress would not abdicate its conSutu
itional privileges in favor of Huertas autocracy
OF its purpose there can be little doubt That
iHuerta was sincerely intent upon maintaining the
executive authority against Congressional mlScon-
duct would be a theory too fantastic for considera-
ton He was and is simply resorting to force and
terrorism to maintain the power which he secured
through murder He had at one time or so thought
subservient majority in Congress, but 1t was
transformed through disgust with his despotism
hnto an opposition majority. So he determined ar
bitrarily to get rid of Congress and to have new
one elected a fortnight hence simultaneously with
the election of a President hoping himself to be
able to dictate the election of both.
The ominous feature of the case is the likeli-
hood that it will compromise in advance the moral
validity of the election. that the result of the
polling will command no respect and will not be
accepted save by Huerta's own faction. If So we
may look for a continuation Of troublous times.
The policy of the United States will, however, be
clear the because Huerta himself has so
signally vindicated this country's attitude toward
him. Having declined to condone his crime as the
murderer of men, the United States will not con-
cur in his assassination Of his countrys constitu
ton.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
AN ANTI-TAMMANY MITE
A Voteless Woman Gives Part of Her
Savings for the Fusion Fund.
n the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: read In the papers that the fusion
committee are in need Of contributions 10
their campaign fund. |, like all Of the
decent people in New York City who want
clean government and the crushing OF
Tammany and all that IT implies, wish
TO help Alas. have no vote. but
can contribute my mite" 20 help defeat
the Boss of Fourteenth Street. 1t is only
mite" part Of my savings for winter
hat which badly need, but | beg that
you will forward II 10 the fusion commit
tee 10 be used in any way they see fit Cno
strings on ~. wish I could send more
but trust they will accept my small gift
In the spirit In which it is sent.
4 VOTELESS WOMAN.
New York. Oct 10. 1913.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The article in to-days lIlo1.
headed Women Fight Shoulder TO s"O.'
der with Men" seems to take some
the force out OF zone of the most ru''
mentary arguments OF the ants h'oe,
beautifully sustained" in the miii'anS.
hiring men to start their riots for them
ROBERT S. NELSoN'
New York, Oct. /, 1918.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
THE SMALLEST COIN.
ifor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: l noticed in your yesterday s. ''s
a letter stating that the writer had IN ~
possession a gold quarter OF dollar ~
proving the error Of another writer W..
had spoken OF a gold half dollar az -
smallest gold coin in existence. a,9.
have in my possession a gold quarter "
dollar dated 1872, which was obtalneo -
California during the early summer
that year. This was. / believe. the '"''
year when this tiny coin was minted.
X. NJ. A.
Staten Island, n. Y. Oct. Z. 1913.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12
THE PEOPLES COLUMN

10 hold a position as a public scnooi
teacher when there are hundreds OF de-
serving unmarried women waiting for
chance to earn an honest living as
teacher. and we regret that you are guilty
OF trying TO create false ideas and wrong
views upon this subject
FRANKLIN ID. CLUM, ". d.
Cheviot, y. Y, Oct. 10. 1913.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12

oath to his electoral quaphcat1ons places nihlsel
under reasonable suspicion OF being uhludnned;
and if he refuses to take the oath ana YET wants
to register and vote it is pretty safe assumption
that he is crook.
New-York tribune., 1913-10-12

Christians against hundreds Of millions of Coniu-
clans and Buddhists But what is to be confidently
expected is that the republic will adhere to the
principle which now prevails there, and which Is
prevailing more and more throughout the world of
"a free church in free state