davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14
WHY LEE FREED SLAVES.

A correspondent whose letter was
published in The Tribune yesterday
calls attention To the fact that General
Robert f.. Lee freed his slaves fifty
years ago. at the time when President
Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation
became effective. and he asks the rea
son. He rightly concludes that il
could scarcely have been in compliance
with President LincOln's proclamation,
and he wonders whether II was to set
an example to other Shareholders and
cOnciliate European sentiment or to
show his dissent from the declaration
Of Alexander II. Stephens that "slay-
"ery was the cornerstone of the Con
"federacy."
Genera Lees act OF mauumission
was not based on either of these rea'
sons II was. in fact. not political at
all. or even the result Of personal con-
viction. II was merely the perform
ance of duty imposed on him by the
will Of his father-in-law. George Wash
mgton Parke Gusts. who had died IN
1851 leaving instruction for the manu-
mission ~ the slaves on his Arlington.
White House and other estates some
five years later. This instruction Gen
cral Lee conscientiously carried out,
Notwithstanding the disturbances OF
the war. His son, Captain Robert f.
Lee, In his "Recollections and Letters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14

Of General Robert f. Lee" thus refers
10 the transaction as taking place al
the beginning OF 1863:
Mr.. Gusts. my grandfather, had
made him executor Of his will, where
i'm it was directed that all the slaves
belonging TO the estate should be set
free after the expiration Of so mann
years. The time had now arrived, anG'
Notwithstanding the exactlng duties
Of his position he proceeueu az
cording TO the law OF the land 10 carry
out the provisions of the will and had
delivered to every one Of the servants
where it was possible their manums-
sion papers.
Captain Lee quotes from several Iet-
terS Of his father 10 show his care 10
secure to every slave his rights, even
those who had run away, should they
ever need formal manumission, which,
as most of them were in the federal
lines. he did not suppose they woild.
Whatever General Lees personal attl-
tude toward slavery, ii had nothing TO
do with his acts as executor OF the
GUSTS will. except as il may have add
ed 10 his care and humanity in the
performance of his duty--though ALL
duties were thus performed by MIN.
The manumiSslOn of the Gusts slaves
lust as the Emancipation Proclamation
went into force was clearly pure CO.
incidence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14
"sAIT TO THE UNMUSiCAl."
the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Your correspondent Mr. Model.
speaks OF Strauss waltz played by the
Philharmonic Orchestra as needless bait
TO the unmuslcal' Now. that's not nice Of
Mr. Model. for while | dote on Wagner
and revel in Beethoven. | also feel very
much like that other unmuscal fellow,
Brahms who was rash enough to express
his sorrow because he had not written the
Blue Danube Waltz"
have played in and attended some
very doleful symphony concerts and like
wise some when my head seemed to be
full OF wheels and | departed wondering
what ii was ak about. and yes, | am
hereto enough to say that have known
some symphony conductors who could not
conduct a Strauss waltz.
We have so many headaches called
dances by various unpronounceable COM
posers handed out 20 us at classical con-
certs that IL must have been a relief TO
hear music by some one who really had
something to say, like Strauss and Ros-
SIM. the successors TO whom, alas! have
never appeared.
Our programmes are entirely too heavy
TO be enjoyable or comprehensive, and
Mr. Stransky is right. lie is also a poor
musician who will hold that the Bar
"Whistling Rufus" Is not mighty good
music. MUSICIAN.
New York. Jan. III. 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14
TREATY OF 1882
Has It's Abrogation Affected Ameri
can Interests in Russia?
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir. Many people are still I'm The dark
as IN the relations between the United
States and Russia since tho treaty o'
tS2o was abrogated. Various opinions
ubich work 70 the dotriment of those
who have business connections with Rus
STA. arc expressed. and the people ~
large believe that since January J. lsl"
when tho term Of the treaty expired, the
two countries have been antagonlsuc
toward each other and that II Is not safe
for any American TO come IN contact with
Russia. whether in business or IN private
affairs
As a matter Of fact. tho commercial re-
Iations between tho two countries arc ~
great Importance. and caprice Of ono
country or tho other could he harmful 10
both
The following questions were presented
nv the writer to the Russian general
consulate. and tho answers received
show that there is no cause for alarm to
the business mon or any one else who has
cohnections with Russia.
can an American citizen collect lesa-
cics in Russia? Yes.
Has the abrogation ~ the treaty any
thing 10 do with tho extradition agree
ment between the two countries spe-
cial treaty on the extradition Of criminals
was made I'm lao3. and consequently has
uothiug to do with the treaty Of 1892
Has Russia other treaties with tho
United States besides the one which was
abrogated? few more.
Does the Jurisdiction OF the consulates
I'm both countries remain the same as be-
fore the abrogation OF the treaty? Yes.
VIII American interests be protected In
Russia after the treaty is abrogated
Same as before.
VIII American born Jews be admitted
To Russia on the same conditions as be-
fore the abrogation of the treaty? Ger
tainly.
II seems that until a new treaty is
formed the same conditions will prevail
as heretofore.
The passport question. which was the
cause OF the abrogation Of the treaty,
still remains open, and there is no reason
TO fear any unreasonable action on the
part Of either OF the governments that
will injure the commerce or property Of
it's constituents. GEORGE OFFlN.
New York, Jan. TO- 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14
THE VULGAR ARE THE SNOBS
Daughter of Old Subscriber Defends
Ladies' and Gentlemen.

70 the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: AS the daughter of one OF your
Oldest subscribers. may | be allowed 10
come 10 the defence of the lady upon
whom attacks have been made by SUI
fraee leaders and printed yesterday IN
your columns?
II is evident that the people VINO at'aoA
the lady" and the gentleman are
little confused as to what ladies ana gen
tIemen really are. The terms SIGNIFY
standards Of conduct in a given position
whether il he that OF welding the SCRUB
brush or the sceptre.
Although no special class OF people can
claim the type exclusively. still it happens
that ladies and gentlemen belonging to
the rich and the ruling classes have peeh
more conspicuous. and it is they who are
tried by fire while the world looks on.
Ladies and gentlemen are not self-seeK-
ors and do not hunt special privilege
They are the people who handle with luii
appreciation Of responsibility the speciai
privilege or power which, unsought mas
been thrust upon them. This may be eX-
pressed by the old motto OF nobility, NO
blesse oblige," and translated says: As
my power is so must my responslollt!
be"
Special privilege will gradually be done
away with. but we cannot do away WIN
oflceholding and positions OF hlsh com
mand. and these, by some are cohsluereu
privileged positions. Is it possible that
we do not need I'm such positions the hlgh
standards Of conduct and responsibility
held by the perfect ladies and the perfect
gentlemen Of the generations? This stand
ard may be called hy any kind OF name
but let us not forget the quality.
Ladies and gentlemen are not standing
IN the way Of the democratic onrush OF
to-day. II is the vulgar who are the
snobs and some Of tho richest people are
the simplest I'm the world. A gentleman
~ the old day holding large tracts OF land
IN this state. granted to his FAMILY oy
Holland. and losing almos. ali OF II our
ing the auti-rent wars Of the last century
rebuicd his friends who were condohng
with him. and said 1T is not ut All I'M
fortunate. | am an 'anti-renter my
self"
While I feel sure that those who see n,
10 attack the perfect lady" are talking
orlv ~ the sham and tho adventures,
stu they might be misunderstood ana
those Of them who have never come IN
contac, with the real product. allow me
70 remind them that there are more things
,u.ixt heaven and earth than are dreamed
of I'm their philosophy.
ELEANOR c. ERVING.
Neu York Ian II, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14
ASK MILLION ENDOWMENT !
N. Y. Botanical Garden to De-
yelop Scientific Work.

The New York Botanical Garden hoPe'
TO increase its endowment 20 not iess
than 100000. AT the annual mee'"e
Yesterday at the Hotel Buckingham W,
permanent funds we're said to sggres"
s409, 229 SO. The special COMMITTEES on ."
dltional endowment for educauohs'
scientific work reported that suos'
lions aggregating s2,sO had been n'S.s
on the condition that not less thah 'iV''
be subscribed.
The following were reelected mahHe'-
for terms of three years: General Iho"'@'
IA. Hubbard Francis Lynde 5tetsoh'
Perpont Morgan, George W. Perkins a.
Myles Tierney. Henry w de Forest
elected manager for term OF one 'e"'
to fill vacancy.
The following officers were re-eieC'e'
for 1913. Presto ent, Addison Brown W..
president, Andrew Carnegie. treas"'
James A. Scrymser, and secretary III 49,
L. Brtton.
Or. Britton. director in chief rep9''s~
increases OF the collections In all oepa'.
ments through gifts, purchases anu
changes Noteworthy gifts OF plants We.
reported from 7. A. Havemeyer' IT, ""'
Mrs. Florence Lydig. =,
The Charles Finney Cox COLLECTION ..
BOOKS. pamphlets and other document
relating TO Charles Darwin has oeeh %
tanned and will be placed In the I'D a.
as a permanent memorial TO Mr. COX.
Among those who attended the meeuns
were General Thomas II. HUBBARD ~
w. Gilman Thompson, James A. scIy"
ser. E. p. Bickneli. Professor n. a, har
per, Professor ". J Gies. Professo' ~
8. Burgess and Dr. Frederick 8. Lee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14

ties and of virtuous horror Of deals 10
secure place and power. There is no
reason To suppose that the Bull Moose
Of Maine. although they assumed obli-
cations Of Republican regularity in the
state election. will be any more Scrll-
pulous or consistent. But how can Mr..
Wilson, the great champion Of the
popular primary mandate. countenance
such a conspiracy to defeat the ex-
pressed will Of the people of Maine:
So sacred did Governor Wilson con-
slider that mandate in New Jersey that
he forced the Legislature TO abide by
the result of the primary in which MI
MARITIME obtained an Endorsement al
most by default. He and everybody
else knew that the primary was not
taken seriously by candidates or peo-
pie. But he insisted that MARITIME. nav
ing led the Democratic candidates
must be chosen by the Democratic
Legislature. If he really believes prl-
malieS are so sacred. he should insist
that Burleigh. having won the Repup-
lican primary. must be chosen by i
Republican Legislature. and that the
Democratic minority must not defeat
the popular will by a conspiracy 10
enable faction Of the Repnbhcah
members to repudiate their obligations
What would Governor Wilson have
said if the Republicans in New Jersey
had made a deal with the Democratic
opponents of MARITIME TO elect some
body else? Yet that is just what Inc
Lvening Post reports him to he al
vising his party to do in the case OF
Burleigh. And Marines claim as the
peoples choice whom Democrats were
bound to support was nowhere near as
strong as Is Burleigh'S claim TO the
support of all who were chosen 10 the
legislature on the Republican ticket
For the sake of Governor Wilson 5
own reputation for honesty and con
siStency we hope The Evening Post
j. mSinformed If his attitude toward
MARITIME was sincere he will denounce
the attempt 10 override the popular
mandate i'm Maine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14
WILSON IN MAINE.

\ special dispatch from Washington
"a "The New York Evening Post on
Governor Wilson and the Maine Sen
atorship is Of particular interest IN
wow of Mr.. Wilson's well known stand
for the sacredness and bipG,ng force
of a popular party prfna The
Evening Post" correspondent Hys:
II was disclosed here to-Giy that
Democratic leaders have sent to Demo
cratic members of the Maine Legislat-
ure the tip that Mr.. Wilson would
rather have Maine send to the Senate
a Progressive than a stand patter oil
either Republican or Democratic la
bel The inference is that Democrats
i'm Maine will not lose caste with the
new administration If they combine
with the Progressives to defeat Bur-
leigh and elect a Bull Mooser.
The Maine Legislature is nominally
Republican on joint ballot by ma
iority Of sixteen. Mr.. Burleigh is the
Republican candidate as the result of
his victory in popular primary. He
was chosen last spring. and all candi'
dates for the Legislature on the Repub
lican ticket were elected under a moral
obligation to support him. The deal
which Governor Wilson is said IL
favor contemplates an arrangement
between the Democratic minority and
small body Of Legislators called Pro
efcssive Republicans. but elected as
Republicans. 10 take control Of the
JOINT session and defeat the choice Oi
tho popular primary. We have already
commented on the spectacle presented
i'm New Hampshire. where Bull Moose
legislators made deal with the Demo
Gratis over Speaker and Governor. de-
spite the Bull Moose profession OF i'm
partial opposition TO both the old par
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14

were Justice and Mrs. Pitney, the g..
tar of War and Mrs stimson. ssn..
and Mrs. Newands. Representative ~.
Mrs. Olmsted, Mr.. and Mrs. Hyin..,"u
Hunt. Mr.. and Mrs Jeffrey Parson. NJ
Thomas F. Bayard and Daniel y. Kin
Of St Louis
The Diplomatic Corps.
The Swiss Minister, who has hsAr
abroad for several months, and vho
sailed for this country on the New Am.
sterdam, is expected TO arrive in Nav
York tomorrow. He will come at once n
Washington. He is accompanied by Nine
Ritter and their children.
In Washington Society.
Mrs. Henry +. Dtmock was hostess to-.
night at a musical, with Mrs Grover
Cleveland as guest of honor Other
guests numbering several hundred. in.
cluded Cabinet members, diplomats and
members of the Supreme Court Mrs.
Dimock and Mrs Cleveland received the
guests at 10 o'clock, and a little later
Nine. Alma Gluck of the Metropolitan
Grand Opera company, gave some nun.
bers Of a delightfully."- arranged pro.
gramme.
Mrs. Cleveland, who is the guest Of Mr.
and Mrs. John Hays Hammond. will 70
TO the home OF Mrs. Dimock tomorrow.
TO be her guest until Thursday. when
she will return to New York and Prince.
ton.
Several New York people will come here
on Wednesday TO be the guests Of Mrs
Dimock and attend the dinner which she
will give in honor OF the President and
Mrs. Taft on Wednesday night. In the
party will be Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Read.
ing Bertron, Mrs. Frederick Thompson
and the Rev. DR.. Arthur Judge.
Senator du Pont entertained at dinner
tonight. and afterward took his guests
to the musical at Mrs. Dlmocks.
Mrs. L. Il. Letter entertained at lunch.
con to-day in honor of Mrs. Cleveland
asking twenty women. Mrs. Cleveland
was shown the portrait OF her friend, the
late Lady Curzon. who was her close com.
panion during the first years of Mrs
Cleveland's residence in the White House
Mrs. lockwood Hoar entertained al
dinner tonight in honor OF Mrs. Cleve.
land. the entire party later accompany
ing her TO the home Of Mrs. Dimock.
There was small tea and dance on
board the Mayhower this afternoon. The
officers entertained in honor of Miss
Helen Taft and Miss Esther Cleveland.
Miss Louise Taft was a guest.
The regular Monday night dancing
class. the Ninety-and-Nine which has
grown to large proportions, gave the third
of its series Of dances at The Playhouse
tonight. Supper parties were given By
ViscOuntess de Sibour, Mrs. Preston Glib
son and others.
General and Mrs. John A. Johnston en-
tertained at dinner tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14
TAFT'S PLANS AS. CITIZEN
Arrangements for First Seven
Months After March 4

Washington. Jan. lS.-President Taft
has completed plans for the first seven
months after March 4. He will take NJ
tho duties Of law professor at Yale, and
will not make a world tour in the interest
Of peace and arbitration He will live In
New Haven. but three months Of the seven
he expects to be in Canada.
Mr.. Taft will leave Washington with
Mrs Taft and Miss Helen on March I,
after the Inauguration Of Mr.. Wilson, FOR
Augusta. Ga. to become the guest Of that
city until March -. He will stop ut
winter resort hotel there Charles D..
Uilles. his secretary, and Mrs. Hlles also
will be guests Of tho city Of Augusta G..
p. Taft. the Presidents brother, and Mrs.
c. F. Taft. John Hays Hammond and Mrs
Hammond are expected TO visit the Tsfts
there.
Mr.. Taft expects TO leave Augusta IN
time 10 arrive in New Haven at the ne
ginning OF tho spring term Of Yale Uni
versity. He will i've In hotel, remaining
through commencement late in June. This
commencement will be the thirty-ffth
since the President was graduated and his
class. that Of rs, will hold a reunion.
After. commencement Mr.. Taft will 60
10 Murray Bay, Canada. for three
months stay. on September 3, and the
President will attend the annual meet
ing Of the American Bar Association IN
Montreal. He has written a personal let
for 10 Lord Haldane. the British CHANGER
lor asking him TO attend these sessions
From Murray Bay Mr.. Taft Will return
TO New Haven TO take up the work OF the
fall term.
The President smiiingly Informed frienos
to-day that he had no idea Of going into
law partnership with anybody.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14
AT NEWPORT.
by telegraph to The Tribune

[By Telegraph TO The Tribun-l
Newport, Jan. l3-Miss Louise Ward
McAlllster, of New York, was here to-
day inspecting her cottage in Rhode ISL
and avenue.
A. Livingston Mason has returned from
New York.
Mrs. William p. Fletcher entertained A
card party at her home in Washington
street this afternoon.
Miss c.. ogden Jones has returned from
New York. where she has been visiting
since December.
Mrs. Burke Roche has returned 10 New
York after inspecting Elm Court.
Mrs. Caperton, wife OF Captain VIII
lam r. Capcrton, NJ. 5. n, who has been
suffering from the grip, is able to be
about Miss Marguerite Capcrton is still
confined 10 her room with a similar AZ.
tack
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Among the queer trade, NJ London in
once Director Is ono which has q deep
personal interest for the youth of all ma
tons Tho birch rod maker has adyer-
,ised his abode. In a large building in
Red Lion Square. IIolburn, which has
the appearance ~ private dwelling
ra ther than the fount OF Juvenile chas-
tiscment. orders arc executed for hun
dreds OF thousands OF birch rods guaran-
teed to give entire satisfaction. TO the
schoolmastcr During the year birch rods
are dispatched to all corners of tho globe.
and their sterling qualities are felt I'm all
countries Though the industry. accord
ing 10 the manager, thrives omlnously,
there IL some consolation for the school
boy In the fact that there Is no distinct
sign OF a birch rod boom The manu-
facturers have observed a conservative
policy. and the old style OF thin handle
and a set number Of birch twigs punched
at the end has survived
Let me sell you this encyclopedia"
Nope No use to me. Ny son is COM
ing home from college pretty soon an
he'll know everything that's in 1t
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
REoUIEsCAT IN PACE.
The Jest that once in Pharaoh's hall.
The soul OF humor shed,
Now falls as fat. wheneer it falls,
As though It's point were lead
Then sleep. thou pride OF former days.
Till time thy wit restore;
For even IN a paraphrase
We cannot bear thee more!
No more from youths and msidens bright
Your age respect compels;
They groan whene'er you come In sight:
Ironic laughter wells!
That ancient jest but seldom wakes,
Although. alas! It lives
when now and then it's slumber breaks
We seek restoratiyes,
G. B. NJ.
Son-Some one says. dad. that there's a
tide I'm the affairs OF men which leads TO
fortune. What kind OF tide In that?
Practical Father Tied down 10 bust
ness Boston Transcript.
"Once upon a time the garter was an
Important, II not "a conspicuous. article in
woman's dress" says a writer IN Die
Mode" and Il has served as the me-
dunn for countless funny and serious
stories, and will always live as the cause
, for the creation Of an order OF chivalry.
But science stamped the garter as in
furious TO the wearer and despite its firm
establishment II was east aside. to he rH-
placed by the stocking suspender. The
garter has returned and the dealers in
IL.
fashioned and richly jewelled samples OF
the once discarded article But they
are not the same garters. because the
new ones have no responsibility; they
are worn in connection with the holding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14

straps and are for show only. why the
new garter. bedeckcd with ribbon or race
olasped with gold or studded with )e"eis'
should be worn no one knows Is IL oe-
cause old fashions must be revived even
though physicians obJect?'
What is going on asked the TERRI
fed stranger in Central America. A..
Revolution" replied the man In the
uniform. 80,
who is the leader OF the rebels
Don't know yet. That's what tnis
fight is about Washington star.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14
WASHINGTON.
From TIE Tribune Bureau.
Washington. Januai
At the White House.

Mrs. Taft. with her sister, Mrs Louis
More and her niece, Miss Louise Taft,
this morning.
Miss Taft and Miss Louise Taft were
guests to-day at a small tea which Mrs.
WickerSham gave for her daughter. Mrs
Albert Akin. and Miss Dorothy Kissell,
OF New York. Tonight Miss Taft and
her cousin were among the guests at the
musical OF Mrs. Dimock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14
The Cabinet.

The Secretary OF Commerce and Labor
and Mrs. Nasel entertained at dinner
tonight in honor Of the British Ambassa.
dor and Mrs. Bryce. Their other guests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14

The United States really elected a
President Yesterday. yet nobody seemed
to he particularly interested in the
news Of H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14

The world, which has not forgotten
Captain Rostrons devoted services to
the survivors Of the Titanic. viii re-
ioice at his almost miraculous escape
in last weeks storm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14

owned and published daily by me me .. OGDEN
Association, a New York corpoI.sa''ssnsc, retary;
~ Reid. President: Come hailasI5s rss, tribune
Building 10. I54 Nassau street. NC"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14

The egregious Du Patty de Clam
energies from the ruck Of past scam
dals 10 serve as a possibly decisive fac
tor in the French Presidential cleo
ton. Truly. the republic may Won
der II it is never TO hear the last OF
the Drcyfus case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-14

Representative John w. Weeks, who
was nominated Yesterday by tho Repub-
lican Legislative caucus in Massachu-
sctts 10 succeed Senator W. Murray
Crane. has become in recent years ono
n tho most influential Of Bay state
leaders NJ Washington. He had charge
Of tho legislation creating an Eastern
Forest Reserve and was a member of
tho Monetary Commission. He is also
deeply interested in the navy and its
development. being a graduate OF the
Naval Academy and having served in
the volunteer navy I'm Tho war with
Spain and in the Massachusetts Naval
Reserve. He is capable, energetic and
fair-mindcd and Massachusetts may
expect to find I'm him a worthy and
highly useful Senator.