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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
GETTING TOGETHER.

Mr. ROOSevclts attitude toward the
municipal campaign offers no iDsupei-
able bar 10 the cooperation OF kcpun-
leans. Progressives and independent
Democrats in a non-partlSan movement
against Tammany. He is vigorously
opposed 10 any deals or. divisions OF
SpoilS: so are the Republicans. lhey
are no more disposed to demand the
selection Of Il Republican FOR any OIL
fee than the Progrcssives are disposei
to demand place for some one Oi
their adherents. They are not disposed
TO object to the man otherwise most
available for any office because he Is
A Progressive and in turn ask that II"
man otherwise meritorlous shall NE
prescribed because he is a Republican.
II Mr.. Roosevelt means what he says
about n-partisanship and does no
intend in the campaign to play ITO
gressive national politics or under
cover of 1t to attack the Republicans
as national party. there need he no
Oh fflctlItN ABOUT an tNcCtNt h-"' "
good municipal government
Mr.. Roosevelt talks about ~ plat
form which embodies those Progress
"sive principles which are of local APP
"plication." But we need not take TINS
too seriously. He has no copyright on
plans for social bctterment through
municipal instruments. 4 representa-
tive non-partisan body Of citizens VIII
doubtless favor reforms which are APP
proved by the common sense OF the
community. II the ProgrcssiveS ma
them covered by their platform, wei
and good. II they do not find the anti
Tammany schemes for municipal gov
eminent moulded 10 the shape of their
platform they will still he able to see
in the programme such Progressive
doctrine as is applicable under the cir
cumstances. SO they can he happy.
Nobody need call it fusion who
doesn't want 10, hui the movement to
unite all available forces to save TINS
city from Tammany rule is too strong
TO he resisted by Mr. Roosevelt or any
body else.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
COLONEL SCOTS CASE.

The excuse Of Dr. Russell. head OF
the Matteawan asylum. is that ii WAS
inexperionce which led him to keep up
friendly intercourse with an alleged
briber. What is the excuse of Colonel
Scott. State Superintendent of Pris-
ons? He heard of this reported attempt
at bribery and did nothing. because.
so il is said. there were no witnesses
to the reported attempt. Why didn't
he suggest the resumption Of negotia
lions with the alleged briber in order
10 tap him into IN offer in the pres
ence of witnesses or where record
might be made by a dictagraph?
WHY didn't he investigate the bri-
berry story of his subordinate. Or. Rus
sell: If he had investigated he might
have learned what the Carlisle COM
mission has learned. namely. that
the head of Matteawan engaged in
such improprietics rs suggesting Il
lawyer 10 a prisoner seeking release:
that he entered into friendly relations
with the lawyer of this prisoner: that
after this lawyer. as alleged. had tried
to bride him he continued to associate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
NEW YORK'S WAY BEST.

Paterson. y. j.. outdoes Little Falls.
y. Y. in its treatment of labor aGi-
tators. Little Falls arrested Mayor
Ll3n ana his socialist associates for
making speeches ia city park with
out q permit Paterson warned the
Industrial Workers Of the World lead
ers who came there 10 participate III
the local silk weaycrs' and Overs
strike to leave town within twenty
four hours. When they did not if
threw them into jail.
A law may be found for this. just
as there probably was law for what
Little Falls did. But enforcing law
in one way against labor leaders who
come TO take charge Of strike or t.
recruit their organization among dis
satisfied workers and i'll another way
against other visitors to town who
come TO agitate for other causes helps
TO spread revolutionary ideas.
And il is needless to find a preteX'
TO clap the Industrial Workers OF the
World leaders into Jail. New York bar
bored them during the recent walters
strike. The Flynn woman. who is now
a martyr to free speech in Paterson.
held forth every afternoon in Union
Square. A threat was made which
was variousiy interpreted, but which,
according to the man who made ii.
meant ONLY that soup in the hotels
would be spoiled with too much salt.
No one even put TOO much salt in the
soup.
What an advertisement for the In
dustrial Workers it would have been
il New York had put Elizabeth Flynn
and Ettor in jail. New York has too
much sense for that II is time other
communities had as much
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
THE QUEST OF LAUGHTER
Has Our Boosted Sense of Humor
Dulled Our Appreciation of Virtue?

70 the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir, The point you raise in Sunday :
.ssrc is a very serious subject: quite as
serious as the many which have been
laughed into oblivion through our national
tendency To make light OF everything.
Making fun OF good" Is one of our
national sports. and we point with pride
TO the fact that we are tie best natured
people on earth, with the most highly
developed sense Cf humor
Is Il humor when We make a joke OF
national and municipal political corrup-
tion?
Is u humor when we choose our fore
most citizen for the Presidential honor
ana lampoon him throughout his term Of
office?
Are We showing our sense of humor
when we allow all manner OF crookedness
20 90 unchecked. when by serious CO.
operation we could stamp IL out?
am a firm believer in the powers Of
the cartoon. but unfortunately cartooning
IN America is In sad state when IL must
make fun OF all matters. serious or other
wise How often DO we read a well writ
ton and weighty editorial. carrying con-
victlon In every line, upon some national
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26

with him OH terms of intimacy. All
This evidence Of the untitness or the
head of Mattcawan Colonel Scott
might have Obtained if the story Oh
bribery had stirred him 10 make III
investigation. He seems ia nave peeh
rs little moved 10y an alleged attempt
IN bride Dr. Russell rs was l)r. k''s-
sell when he sat down la dinner WIN
the man who. as he SAYS. had Just TIL III
to bride him
Meanwhile the revelation of cVlldi-
tons in the prison department shouiu
not cause the public to forget clark
alleged use of Suffers name in an ell
fort to obtain Thaw's release. clark
and his rowing commission 20 inVes'l-
gate and his knowledge of the alleged
bribery. or attempt at bribery. require
explanation.
TbaW has been meal ticket 70 the
pardon ring the Carlisle commission
has been told. Is there only one par
don ring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
MRS. PANKHURsT TO THE BAR.

The arrest of Mrs. Pankhurs', which
has at last been effected with ladylike
decOrum. may or may not mark the he
ginning of Il new stage Of the votes
for women" agitation. Expressed opin-
ions vary. Some have declared her ar
rest 10 be the only thing that can stop
the militant" sutfragettes. Others are
equally confident that ii will inspire
and stimulate her followers 10 greater
meaning more violent and destructive
activities We shall see. AZ least
there are comfort and potential hope
III the promise that while she is on bail
and until her case is finally determined
by the court she will remain quiet
That is an application Of pcinc Jorfe ct
dgre which ii is more prudent 10 have
her voluntarily assume than 10 have i'm
posed by the court. and which really ill.,
vests It's subject with an aura akin to
hat of heroism.
There can be no doubt Of the pro-
priety. and indeed the necessity. Of
line action which is being taken against
Mrs. PankhurSt if law and order in
England are 10 he more than name.
Whether OF not she has personally per-
petrated any fclonies. there seems Ia be-
no doubt that she has made herself re-
Sponsible for many. both by melting
them and by assuming responsibility
for them after they have been com
milted. Her own public declaration 70
chat effect is conclusive. though il is
now said she would qualify its mean
ing Il have advised ! have melted.
"Eave conspired. and ! myself
accept full responsibility for il" She
was speaking directly of the dcsiruc-
ton Of dwelling with explosives but
ner words were obviously meant 10 ap.
ply Ia other cases. of arson Of attempt
Ell nlanslaugliter and of what the law
describes as malicious injuries 10
property"
II is not woman suffrage that IL Oh
trial in This case. but simply the quas-
ton whether arson, manslaughter and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
AN EXCITED GOVERNOR.

The Hon. o. Il. Colquitt. Governor
Of Texas. would do well, III spite OIL
his high temperature, TO keep his shrt
on. He would also do well, If he can
bring his mind down from world
craftsmanship TO such a trivial thing
20 read the Constitution Of the United
States. He will then. perhaps 10 his
surprise, find that the relations even
of the great State of Texas with Tor
eicn nations are contided 10 the care
Of the President of the United States.
He will discover that no state can en-
ter into any agreement with foreign
mower or engage in war on It's own
hook. Then. if he is capable of think
ing at all. he may realize that his acc
of ordering the Texas militia to
Brownsville and his threat addressed
TO the Mexican commander at Malta
poras are a piece Of ridiculous bragga-
docio.
IL is also al impertinent assumption
If authority in a matter which is none
of his business. We shall not assume
that his swashbuckling is part OF the
mjschievous agitation TO bring the
United States and Mexico into conflict,
though il is well adapted 10 stir M
popular passions. when every consider
alton of humanity and PATRIOTISM
,,rges moderation and self-rcstraint
we prefer to account for Governor
colouitt as an innocent blunderer. lie
hears of the arrest of some Americans
presumably Texans-in Matamoras'
Apparently il was an attempt at black
mail. ANY such action was certainly
outrageous. but the outrage was one
for the attention Of the Secretary On
state. Texas has not been invaded
and was not even mcnaced. Governor
Colouitt's threat. through his militia
r,ptajn. 10 the Mexican commander
that IF he harms q single Texan his
lie will be demanded as forfeit was
mere noise. lie had no authority 20
send force to make il good. The
Uuited States army would not permit
HIN to. If his excursion into interna-
tioual politics went beyond foolish
words he would soon find himself com
pletsly sousIched. This he will realize
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26

similar felOnies are 10 be recognized as
legitimate methods of agitation and'
as political offences" are to be exempt
from the punishment which the com
mon law prescribes. In America, at
least. the definition of political Of
fences" has never been so elastic as 10
embrace arson. dynamiting and at
tempted or effected manslaughter. Inc
supplementary question is also raised
whether women are to he permitted, ror
the sake Of securing. as they say. equal
ity with men before the law, to enjoy
unequal privileges and exemption from
the punishment which would infallibly
De metcd ont to men who did the things
which these women arc doing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
PONCE DE LEON HONOREO
Body OF Porto Rico's First Gov.
ernor Reburied.

san Juan, Porto Rico Feb. 95.-Thc
BODY OF Ponce de Leon. first Governor OF
forto RICO. was transferred to-day TO a
crypt in the cathedraI--the Gift Of fine
spanish colony TO the people Of Porto
kico' Cardinal Farley, OF New York. and
other dignitaries OF the Church attended
the ceremony.
Tho Right Rev. W A. Jones. Bishop Of
Porto Rico. gave a reception last night
III honor of Cardinal Farley and the
other visiting prelates Governor Cotton
entertained them at dinner
Ponce dc Leon accompanied Columbus
on the latter's second voyage. in 1893.
when Porto Rico was discovered, and
was appointed Governor of the island by
the spanish King
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
RIPE FOR THE VETO.

President Taft is said 10 regret eX-
tremely that the federal Constitution
contains no clause like that in the CON
stitution of this state which permits
the vetoing of single items in an ap-
propriation act. Were such latitude al
lowed TO President il would be SIM
ple matter to weed the extravaganza
out Of river and harbor and public
buildings bills 1t may be uncomfort-
able TO veto measure which CON
tains some justifable and even neces-
sary appropriations. But the President
must face the situation as il IS. and his
public record shows that he possesses
the courage TO disapprove approprla-
lion measures as whole because OF
,ighly Objectionable single items which
they contain.
At the last session OF Congress Mt
Taft twice vetoed the legislative. eX-
acutive and judicial appropriation act.
That act provided for raising the sal
aries of thousands f federal officials
NJ all classes. But the President did
not hesitate 70 send II back 10 Con
cress because Of his objection to
single paragraph in ii which aimed at
hismantling the Commerce Court. Sim
Early he vetoed the army appropriation
net because of the general legislation
II contained prescribing certain general
officers as candidates for the post OF
chief Of the General staff. With these
striking exemplifcations Of his readi-
ness TO disapprove appropriation acts
il does not seem difficult to forecast the
fate Of the river and harbor and pub
lie buildings measures should they
reach the White House.
Mr. Taft has been sincere and prac-
lical economist He succeeded III
checking waste in administration aud
in holding appropriations below the
level reached in preceding aduninistra-
ions The Democratic majority III the
House Of Representatives which is PR
marily responsible for the preparation
md passage of money bills. has under
aiken at this session 10 loot the Treas
HIN dUu lltltdSf tuC l'ihI vi thO W.
rual appropriations by more than Si",-
10000 1t would be inconsistent with
Mr.. Taft'S attitude TO count him as
larty to such extravaganza. If the
Democrats want 10 pave the way FOR
future two and half billion dollar
Congresses they ought TO take entire
responsibility for their get poor
quick programme. There will be plenty
II time at the extra session. called for
April !. TO repass a public buildings
dill and river and harbor bill for
President Wilson's approval. let Dem
,cratic prodigality be Enthusiastically
labelled Mr. Taft naturally be-
.ieves in showing every personal and Of
fetal courtesy to his successor in office.
But courtesy does not require him TO
relieve President Wilson OF the obliga-
ton to fight out the problem of pork
,arrel legislation with party associ-
ates in Congress who talk economy and
practise il not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26

question VIXEN or TIE same page there
appears a three or four column cartoon
on the same theme. grotesquely drawn W
as TO bring out ell the screamingly FUNNY
points OF the matter in hand? One glance
at this JOYOUS conceit of the cartoonist
and the bottom. top and sides are IN
stantly knocked out OF the editorial
Many subjects are best cartooned III d
spirit of satire and ridicule. but why can
not our talented artists Of the press De
serious at times?
II is such relief to turn back to the
flne cartoons Of Sir John Tenniel IN
Punch" ard note how thoroughly the
artist believes in himself and his power
and what he was doing for the good OF
the community.
But We are Americans. Life is too snort
for worrying over these things; cheer up.
II is 20 laugh.
And so we 60 on making fun OF Sood
and bad alike--and the press is setting the
pace.
WEEP AND YOU WEEP ALONE
New York. Feb. a. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
LIBRARIANS TO MEET.

The New Jersey Public Library Commits
sion has issued invitations for the seven
teenth annual Joint meeting OF the Lii
brary Association and the Pennsylvania
Library Club which will be held in Allan
tic city February IS to March ]. in the
Hotel Chelsea. Among those who Will
papers or lead In discussion are Professor
Royal Meeker, 81 Princeton University
Charles A. White. Miss Elizabeth White.
Miss Sarah y. Asken. DR.. Charles s.
Chaplin. Ernest Spoiford. Miss Corinnc
Bacon. Or. G. $. Child. OF the University
Of Pennsylvania. will read a paper on
Book COLLECTING" AZ the special meet
ing OF the Library Commission William
c. Kimtall, the chairman, will preside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
SENATOR ROOT ON SUFFRAGE
He Is Consistent-His Opinions Have
Not Varied.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: .Ir. Roots remarks on woman SUI
frage are quite as interesting to-day as
they were when he first made them, some
decades ago. they at least have the
merit Of antiquity.
That astutc statesman has always been
III ardent adherent Of the principle
Unto him tha: hath shall be given. "
lie reminds mo OF the small boy whose
mother said 10 him:
Sammy. have YOU eaten all Mary
cake, as well as your own
"Ycs'm.' replied Sammy. politely.
Wei. YOU will certainly be sick. as
you deserve"
Mother, ] didn't = ant our little Mary
20 bs sick | would rather eat the whole
cake and be sick myself"
MAUDE GLASGOW.
New York. Feb. H. 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
WHAT is GOING ON TO-DAY.

Free admission to the American Museum, !.
Natural History. tho Metropollt". %
geum OF Art and The New YORK foolos''-'
Park.
Meeting OF ihc woman's Press club WA
dCif-Astor!a. . D. m,
Meeting OF trc National society - l'g,
Otto Women OF America. Wsldofi-As'o'"'
o. m.
Meeting OF tho Board OF Education. nan ~
the board. Park avenue and oolh s"''
y. NJ.
Lecture by Ramon Bolanos Cache on ~
dit.ors IN Mexico at the Present lih'
Hotel istor. evening.
Public lectures OF the BOARD OF Edce3, 20 o..
5 IL r. M: Manhattan Public Scnoy, .- y
West Houston ana Narick srgots
Songs OF Longfeilov. Arthur T. bioo" -
Public school 1oi. llith street. "" =,
Lexington avenue. The Prevention
tuberculosis" Or. Thomas II. Darlihs'SSss' 80,
Cooper Institute. Thrill avenue an a.,
street, 9TH" Philippine Islands rr ~
thur Judson Brown; East Side So;u ~.
10th street and Epst River IN. ~. :,
slty Cor the Preservation OF WHO LIZ,
Albert Hougtton pratt. \. VI. :. y
40. West i.jth street Aiask",, ga
william Hamilton: y. NJ. VI. \. Hal -,
stree. and Lexington avenue, iTes.~
bay Tendencies In Music" pariei uFs'"'
Mason
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
LADY SCOTT HEARS NEWS
Steamship Aorangi Due in New
Zealand Port To- morrow.

London. Feb. &.-Dr Bruce. hro'ns'
Of Lady Scott. the widow OF the Anta'o-
tic explorer Captain Robert i. Scott. re-
ceivod a wireless dispatch from bis sister
to-day saying that she had heard OF Nel
husbands death and that she was T"
good health
Lady Scott Is on board the steams"~
Aoraugi which Is due to reach Neillhs'
ton. New Zealand. on February p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
AT NEW PORT.

IBy Tc.egrg DL 70 Ihe Trblre
Newport. Feb. 25.-Trees OF the es'avs
Of Mrs. George u. Widcncr ale oelhe
moved TO make room for the new hoU'e
which Mrs. Wideneg is 10 have built
The jamestown Golf and Country Cluo
is TO extend its property. and to do so i
has leased the l.ittledeld farm ior 'sn
years.
Vincent Aston has given orders Tor tie
opening 81 the Astoy summer Ao'h0
Redwood. I'm June. II is expected taa'
Mr. As,or's mother and sister, Mlss
Nu,iel Astor. will spend the summer WIKI
him.
Barton Willing. who spent last seaso'
abroad. is TO return to Newport neN'
summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
a MILITANT ANTI.

10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In Fridays Tribune Miss Cn'ten-
den tells us that bill is presented III Tue
Senate to take away tho dover rights
from all women In this state and there
can be no doubt that this Is the result
Of suffrage agitation.
II -suffragists have TO suffer for the
sins OF their enemies on account OF laws
passed by the very men we are protect
ing. it is time the president OF the Asso-
citation Opposed 10 Woman Suffrage calls
n band of militant anti-suifragsttes 10 80
smashing windows. ANTI.
New York, Feb. ., 1913
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
HINT TO HOUSEWIVES LEAGUE
There's Cabbage-That' S for lndises-
tiou-Then Why Not Sell at Cents?

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: How about cabbage? The papers
say the commission houses here are re-
susIng shipments. az they do not bring
the freight. Yet the retail stores charge
10 cents q head, II cabbases were offered
al and Z cents apiece. could not all these
no sold that are now being fed chickens
,rd pias? Here IL chance FOR the
Housewives League.
JOSEPH y. HOLMES.
New York. Feb. Is, 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

In ,oul Talk Of the Day notice OF the
living major generals Of the United states
army writes Tribune reader. you give
the names OF Generals Dodge. Osterhaus.
Sclles. Wilson and Miles. Permit me 70
add to the information that Sicltles never
was q major general u the United states
army The highest rank he held in the
regular service was colonel Of the i2d
Infantry lie was u major general OF
volunteers There is law on the sta,ut"
books which permits an officer who served
in tho War OF the Rebellion and who be
came an officer in the regular army 70 be
retired on the volunteer rank held by HIM
when wounded. This law made Sickles
major general There ale now twenty
three major generals of the United states
army living and on the retired LIST. The
senior az all Is General John II. BROOKE.
He was promoted 70 major general in
1897. about three years before the next
in rank"
whittier (,o hi. daughter Did you
tell that Young man he couldn't stay after
midnight
Yes. papa
Then why didn't he GO
ne wanted to know II the order mad
been confirmed by mamma. Life.
ODE TO \ RENASCENT WORD.
ON. substitute, on substitute
wonder what vicissitude
Has lu-cd YOU from dcsuetGd"
10 nystify the multitude.
You aided ~ an attitude.
Gave yigor 10 a platitude
About the worlds insratitude
ln this cold northern latitude
Your very ambiguity.
Tho speakers perspicuity.
Insure your perpetuity,
I'm spite OF superfuity
Your previous proprie'y
Through blatant notorirty
You've become In high society
\ test FOR ircbricty.
oh. substitute, oh substitute
IS. welcome the vlcissitude
That dragged You from desuctude
10 cdify the multitude.
Mrs. Bugeus---I see there's new color
called invisible blue. wonder what it
can be.
Nir Ruggius- Probably it's the color ol
lie policemens uniform. Philadelphia
Record
81 am not afraid OF smallpox. viii
never have the disease. because have had
cowpoX.' These words Of nshmorger.
overheard by Edward Jenner furnished
,he motive Tor research and experiment
y hiCh led to the Introduction Of vaccine
ton. and they were recalled AZ a meeting
Of medical men on January &c. the nine
The speaker referred 10 the remarks re-
Gently made in the Austrian Parliament
by a member who advocated the ahro.a-
ton Of the laws pertaining TO vaccination
in the course of which IL was said that
the practice results In poisoning children
ana in doing ine.timablc injury to the
human family In answer 10 this the
JenEer eulogist said From all the Stats
tics ] select this record Of vindication
In the Franco German War the French
-unyaccnated- lost 23.iGo officers
and men by smallpox: i'm the German
army --vaccna tcd-tncre were 9Gl deaths
rom the same cause"
Iliram--The doctor saws Ezra is suffer-
ing from auto-intoXication.
Sias--Guess that's H. bgosh The fell
Ter acted tes. like any one else until ne
got that autonobile--Judge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
NOT FAIR AT ALL.
he Nashville Banner.

From The Nashville Banner.
Professor Muller. % the University Of Penn
sylvanis says man can pro!ong his III, by
permitting his wife to tickle his feet. But.
Prof. that's an unjust discrimination against
two classes OF men-thcse who have no wives
and those who are not tYklish.