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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
THE MAN HIGHER UP
A Call Is Made for More Action and
Less Epictetus.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir. The man higher up In certain
sense is The MAYOR OF New York.
That the liquor saloons are paying graft
for the liberty they have In breaking the
flaws Is directly due 10 the Mayor.
lie took Office and swore To enforce the
laws.
What right has he to say which laws
shall be enforced and which shall be
winked at This precinct is a compare
lively quiet one. yet there is hardly a sat
urday night that my sleep is not broken
by drunken songs and shouts long after
O'Clock
The Both Precinct station is Oh the block
below our church Can we have quiet at
OR services even by appealing TO the po-
lice? No gang Of boys were playing
baseball Yesterday on the street during
our most sacred service, the holy com
munion
had asked the police to have the
street kept quiet
What is the excuse OF the police? The
Mayors attitude has made the street
gangs and loafers defiant. and the police
man who arrests a young hoodlum has
good chance of being called down"'by the
Mayor OF this city or by magistrate.
Why does the Mayor OF this city allow
the saloons Of this city to sell drink
Illegally? Why does he permit the hood
lumlsm and rowdyism which are rampant?
What is his object? What does ne get out
OF Il?
We are all n little tired OF Epictetus.
Can We not get down to our own day?
\ police lieutenant said 10 me yester-
day: Let the Mayor say the word and
the police will close tight every saloon in
the city on sunday and In two DAYS will
break up every gang and keep the city
quiet and safe at any hour Of the day or
night"
If he is right. who is the man higher up
who is responsible for our present state
Of affairs? JAMES V. CHALMERS.
The Church OF the Holy Trinity. No 3ig
East SSth street.
New York. Nav :. 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
GIVE HUERTA, A CHANCE
This Reader Considers Him a Much
Abused President.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Theodore Roosevelt has said Of
President Wilson: IT'S his day and OPP
portunity. Let US give him a chance TO
make good" That's a fair attitude. a
patriotic attitude and it expresses exactly
the sentiment OF the American people.
The newspapers seem TO me 20 show
none OF this square-deai spirit in their
comments on the present government OF
Mexico. Instead OF Give Huerta a
chance to pacify the country and restore
prosperity" they cry: Down with the
assassin. No quarter FOR the traitor"
They may not utter this In so many
words, but they express the same thing by
featuring news stories and editorials
showing all the destructive forces at work
in the Mexican Republic. ignoring the
constructive work projected and actually
put in practice By rhe group OF progress
sive Mexicans who form the Cabinet Of
ths soldier Huerta
Admitted that Huerta In soldier by
nature and training. and a. man, like all
military leaders. who believes In strong
measures. to the Mexicans themselves this
Us not an undesirable trait In a ruler
though II might be 10 us or dlnerent
civilization. Furthermore, the impression
is generally conveyed that he gained his
ascendency by the death OF Madero and
suarez This is not true. He was consu-
tutionally President before their killing.
whether or not he had any part IN u we
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
THE PEOPLES COLUMN

do not positively know At least ne is 81
titled TO the benefit OF the doubt
The Mexican people will be satisfied
with Huerta II he can accomplish the
work he has set out to do. But he cannot
accomplish anything without the recogni-
ton OF the United States. which we with
hold because of our self-satisied judg-
ment OF his methods In getting power
Meanwhile a nation ~ our border suffers,
and by our attitude We make the day Of
anarchy and chaos in Mexico inevitable
Is that fair to Huerta? More than that
IS it fair to 100000 unfortunate people
human beings even though not Of our
blood
Please publish this as the earnest protest
Of one American against what seems TO
him blot on our NATIONAL reputation for
fairness THOMAS O'HALIORAN.
New York. May Z, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
Call a Republican National Con
vention To Be Held This Year.

The meeting OF the executive committee OF the
Republican National Committee in Washington on
MAY "a should result in taking steps for the prompt
sailing Of a national convention 20 reorganize the
Republican party and change the basis of representa-
tion in Republican national conventions
All the excuses offered for delaying such a con
rant,on until next wear will apply with equal force
next year. 1t is said that the Republicans OF the
outlying states are loath TO agree upon convention
thls wear on account of the expense Consequently
the fear is expressed that the element in the party
thet might be counted TO vote for reform would
not, he fully represented 1t will cost just as much
to hold convention year as it will this year
II full representation may he had next year II
may be had this year.
II is suggested that the memory Of the party spit
is 700 fresh for il to advisable 10 hold conven
'tion this year But il II is postponed until 1914 we
.vhalI no doubt be told that year in which Con
rressional campaign is TO be conducted is no year ~
which 10 hold a convention that might engender nt-
teress and endanger party success in Congress dis
rrcs along the border where the vote is large
When one Is looking for excuses IT is easy TO find
them.
Further il is said that the recognizing con'en
ton should be delayed until next year in order that
the country may have before II the fruits of Demo
cratic administration. In that case the convention
50 IL is urged might issue a pronouncement which
would serve rallyng CRY in the Congressional
campaign But the Republican party has always en-
tered md-term Congressional campaigns In the past
without the aid Of a national convention. Why is
the aid of one required next year?
All the arguments for delay overlook the moral adj
vantage of putting the party in the right promptly
Postponement creates bad impression. 1t suggests
reluctance to reform the party methods and manage
rnent II CONVEYS TO the popular mind the idea Of
bad and unprogressive leadership.
BETTER reasons for delay must be advanced than
have yet been advanced If the people are not going
10 form harsh Judgment against the party as it Is
now constituted and under its present leadership
IN no way could more wholesome impression be
created than by the partys promptly putting lis
house in order
DO il now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
THREE MORE SCOTS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In the galaxy Of names atuloulao'
10 the Scotch-lrish stock IN America your
correspondent in The Tribune OF yes'S'
day has failed TO record three deservlhi
of special mention. I refer 20 BENJAMIN
F. Butler. a distinguished soldier sh'
general, OF Massachusetts DR.. James nv
Gosh. a learned theologian. Of Princeton
y. J.. and the Rev. Dr. John Hall lea''
ing divine OF New York city. Win I"
gard TO Or. Hall the following lines TOE
Goldsmith's Deserted Village are !"
ceedingly applicable.
AS some tall cliff that lifts It's avn"
form.
SweHs from the vale and midway lss'"
the storm, - .,.,,As
Though round its breast the rolling clou''
are spread,
Eternal sunshine settles on rs head.
e.. J. A. Mel
New York Nav 1919
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
An Open Forum for
Public Debate

ants and owners of small homes spprsei.
ate thoroughly that the real issue is love-
rents and better homes.
How can we trust any political party o.
any fusion movement in this city ghIri
does not In plain language pledge Itself to
submit 10 a referendum OF the electors Of
New York City at the earliest possible
opportunity the question Of gradually r..
ducing the tax rate on all buildings 70 ore
half the tax rate on all land' We hav
mad enough OF glittering generalties. sn.
I, for one. believe II is now time FOR COZ.
crete action, and the first step 10 secu''
definite action for lower rents Is for arl
Organization seeking the election Of Us
candidates this fall in New York Ciy to
pledge its candidates 10 submitting ms
question to referendum vote.
JOSIAH c. PUMPELLY
New York. May I, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08

know az everybody else knows that the bill for this
special election was fathered by Tsmmany in the
hone that injection Of state issues and campaign
for delegates to the constitutional convention into
the campaign in New York City might produce con.
fusion and resulan benefit TO Tammany.
Just now the Governor Is going far aheld FOR
weapons in his against the lamman! machihe'
Here In the veto OF this bill is one 10 MS mana one
which he is justified in using. ana which me people
of the state will thank him for using
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
Two Good Beginnings.

Two recently elected United States Senators yes
terday devoted their first speeches 10 arguments and
protests against the proposal in the sundry civil ap
propris tion bill exempt labor and agricultural or
ga MIA lions from the force OF the anti trust law
They are be congra tulat ted on their good begin
nings II will he more pleasant for Messrs. Sterling
nd Sherman TO remember that they began their Sen
aoris careers by opposing that hagrant ana odlous
piece Of class legislation than for President wilson
10 recall that he acQuiesced in it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
WAR TAXES AND IMMIGRATION.

From The Baltimore American
In ApriI l0SesO immigrants landed at New YORK.
Tho total number admitted for the whole OF last year
was 500 900 Previous records seem iNsN 10 " ooheh
~ 80 parbans IN. heavy taxes in Germany Austria
I rl ~ increase their armies. the extension OF the
service term in France and the general Tear OF war in
Furope make America more attractive TO those
ubo want 10 work in peace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
THE TAX ON BUILDINGS
An Opportunity for Referendum on
It's Reduction Is Demanded.

TO the Editor of The Tribune
sir: The action Of the Legislature. DOM
mated through Charley Murphy and VIII
lam Barnes. jr.. and the land spectators
in refusing TO let the people OF New York
City decide AT referendum vote whether
they would have the tax rate on build
ings reduced TO one-half the tax rate on
land. carries an important lesson for this
falls municipal campaign.
Republicans and Democrats have been
pledged TO home rule and letting the peoi
pie rule. Both OF them have easily got
out Of promises Of such general nature.
Hundreds Of thousands Of sweated ten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
THAT SEX APPEAL. -
II It Existed. How About the Charge
That Suffrage Unsexes?

10 the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir. Time was when believing m SUI
frage for women unseXed us Time IS
now. according 10 Mrs George, when It
oversexes US Shall the time ever he
when the anti-suffragist viii argue CON
sistently from premise 10 conclusion, will
cease TO make sweeping statements from
insufficient and uninvestigated data. ana
will scorn 20 resort 10 personalities. true
or untrue? SUFFRAGIST.
New Yorn MAY b. 1918
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08

The decision Of the British Lord Chancellor aboI-
ishing and prohibiting the hearing OF cases IN
camera" and requiring all court proceedings 10 be
public may cause emba and consternsti ton
10 some Iitgants But the moral OF it is that peo-
pIe ought not involve themselves in which
they would not want 10 have tried in public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08

If il should be demonstrated that the United
States had not yet succeeded in entirely extirpatns
slavery in the Philippines that doubtless would DC
seized upon by the anti-imperalists as an argu-
ment for immediate scuttng out OF the islands IN
order that the peculiar institution might be no
further interfered with.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08

Next week is to be cleanup week, and there
fore on the Latin American principle Of observing
holidays this week should be period OF prepare
ton, and the week after next time Of getting
over it," only in this case we ought not to get
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
ONLY a FEW MILLION sOUTHGRNERs.

r,,orn The charleston News and Courier
r-ncla Sans deficit last month was more than 80
ooo ooo hut if was due increase OF pensions so
~ course nobody minds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
BOTH. POSSIBLY.

From The Louisville Courier-Jourhah
farm for inebrlates has been es'aohsne" ou''e u
New York To grow or rye
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08

The Laird Of Skbo not entitled to vote here be-
cause he is registered as voter in Scotland =!
Hoots mon. But he's citizen OF the world, with
franchise for voting anywhere from China to
Peru.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08

The great oscar 10 the contrary NOTWITHSTANDING
| there NAV be plenty Of room in this city for re-
duced cost of living opera.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08

Maybe on the great day OF trial" which Presi-
dent Wilson and Governor Suzer have in mind the
bosses will all turn in and try 10 prove alibis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08

II lobbyists Congress are to be registered, VIII
they he branded. or photographed, or merely have
their thumbprints taken for identification
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08

To adapt Sir Christopher Wrens epitaph II YOU
would see his monument look out for the sunra-
oatt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
OR popGING TROUBLE.

From The Baltimore American
Duke de Montpenser has deemed 70 oe '"s rrnee
OF Albania Tn. duke s gracefully discountns necessity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08

nur heart goes out to the clergyman who Mas
holdine forth in a West orange schoohouse against
trots tangos bunny hugs, etc, while those very
dances were I'm progress right over his head But!
Has he heard Of the minister who let news
naoer have the manuscript Of his sermon on the
wicked wicked theatre, little dreaming that IL
,,ould he published with illustrations? X !" H
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08

Life in London is almost too exciting to be Eng
sh just
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
THE TALK OF THE DAY

Pointing to the article In The lnou''
In which mention was made OF o'~
greement between the purchasers Oh -
Friedman remedy and the turtle cav.
net" a German reader said KS !"
wonder. The names suggest ineompaH
bllty one is Friedmann-man OF peN''
ana the other Sturm storm. A"O"'
those who applied for but failed 70
ceive treatment was a man named he'D'
right. II he had not been sent
who knows but there might nave Wv"
peace In the turtle household
There are some things, said tne ~
with the high brow, that money wv"
buy
Il s'pose there are" replied the o.
with the overlapping chin. but tne'sssa
use tryin' 10 use 'em 10 get an eAutenI
OF your credit. Chicago Rec0fo'h'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08

and you swap baby bottles and lawn mowers, how
can the tender buds of neghborlness really blossom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08

our Paris correspondent has hotlced the "ut'h-
or, of horse" with the gilt horse-head sign. and IL
t ,,orl,ad nm about IT, Nc wonder, The Paris
o. dine so exclusively on hose that they are all
Juggling carts around the streets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-08
SPEAKING or FLIES

Speaking OF flies: II just two new
Into the ark when foods came ro'"''
During the rain their numbers gre"
TIL most million could be folho
iris must have been. for last
brought
Two little flies within nay aat'
Since when they've increased 'n'''"
sought
80 swat '' WI" NY J. C. c
So you've bought new usa',h
your hall? is IL by some sius'
well known name -. 1oa5s
Yes: his name IL smith
Transcript
A little Brooklyn boy had been sa~ ,ra
ished by his mother not TO "sue !" .,,s-
puddles. To offset the result OF tne ',,,u.
raj boyish tendency in that en, sssr,
however. he was provided with WV ritb
One day he appeared at the nous, Suor
his rubbers in a sadly dirqed eon "a no
His mother said: Weren't YOU 'O'' .acs
to walk in the mud?" lie adrni'''s sAd.t:
instruction had been given, ou' ,sa
How can rubbers keep the mua ."
shoes II you don't go in the mu''
Health lis wealth" quoted ortors
GUY. You can't make inc Wus -PnF
lieve that" added the Simple "''
adelphia Record.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-07

jumped up on the stem of bur-
dock leaf and demanded a hearing.
1--WE know the dearest little crea-
ture in the world who would make
an excellent wife for the little
snail" they shouted in chorus.
who is she?' asked the daddy
and mother snail together.
Has she a. house? Where does
she live? How does she live? Is
she good enough for our child?"
Indeed, and she has a mansion.
She is queen. She lives in an ant
palace with seven hundred pas
sages," answered the six ants,
glibly.
why don't you have him marry
black snail?" asked a frog.
II have seen many such in my
wanderings. One of these would
be glad to come and live here In
the burdock grove, I think"
"Of cuorse. we could get as many
black snails as we pleased for the
wife of our son." answered the
mother snail. proudly. But we
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-07
Practical Solution Of Race Problem

who didn't share
belief held folks that the good only and cuffs
He thought the black being much like himself but not
having had equal chance S
provide the
that couldn't expect to
world bootstraps make much Roadway
BY merely giving bounty So he did this:
He looked and discovered what kind food the his
neghb0rlood used to eating
"sowbey with
tanning little ration varied enough to feed sick cat
model tend it but first patiently
teaching them why them He paid them fairly for the
they did and let hmby dairy food Within their reach
time before he could get them superiority OF cheese
a patient; the results of better
feeding show better and teadier greater capacity
elementary better farming,
planning each offering the coored brother
rwagefO rworkdo in this way.
IDEAS but initiative responsive kindly
In time he had worked quite revolution field methods
similar fashion he took other problems OF backward or
taught the cored they ought air and their
bedding daily and windows; would them to try
their little cabins looking poss and how they
could improved and field work.
permit them prer clothing He encouraged the black
fathers mothers the school and did what he could
that there which they could and get edu
cation fitted to their needs.
bright useful around
him. little trouble with bad them and investment
his policy
and
elseagedy founded
He doesn't believing would be desirable thing the
labor to till his fedss
that there south than
the south credit would good for the south
for n its
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-07
NKENESS

is q durable disease. which re-
quires treatment. The ORRINE
treatment can be used with abso-
lutte confidence. It destroys all
desire for whiskey, beer, or other
ilitoxicants. Cam be given In the
home. No sanitarium expense. No
loss Of time from work. Can be
given secretly. II after trial you
fail to get any benefit from its
use your money will be refunded.
ORRINE is prepared In two
forms: No. /. secret treatment,
a powder; ORRINE No. 2, in pill
form, for those who desire to take
voluntary treatment. Costs only
800 a box. Come In and talk
over the matter with us. Ask for
booklet.
French Drug Co., 18th and Pa
cific; Owl Drug Co., 904 @ st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-07
Prices at the
|PubliCMarket
Stalls Today

Each day The Times sends a
young woman representative to ev-
cry stall of the Public Market to
collect quotations ON ull table sup
each day and can be relied ON N
correct.
Batter, Eggs ana Cheese.
Butter-F,ancy ranch. 2-lb. brick.
sseQsec; washington. 35c, 3 lbs
lbs, golden rod, s3is. s504oc ID;
Tacoma's best, 37c lb.
Cheese-Tillafnook. zoe lb.; Wis
Ss GO 2ec ID; Imported Swiss, s5c
80 iS. cac cream zoe zoe i b. Ne" f0fN
Eggs--Fresh ranch, 43@45c doz.;
eastern. soc doz.; Oregon. soc doz.
Vegetables.
New potatoes. 8 lbs, 25c; cauli-
flower. 5000 head; lettuce.
&c; bell peppers. 15c ib.; carrots
house radishes, 8 bun. s c; green
corn, 100 15c doz.; green peas. &c
'10c Id. cucumbers, 3 for &c; green
peas, Be lb.; tomatoes. 2 lbs. 15c:
celery, Be bu.; string beans, lbs.
l0c; sweet potatoes, SO a, n and 8
wax beans, 8 lbs. CSC.
Blackberries, &c box; peaches, 15c
basket, 45c box; oranges, 30c
doz.; Florida grape fruit, Toe each;
lemons, 35c doz.: cantaloupes, Q for
15c; apples. z lbs. 25c; crab APP
pies. 8 lbs. 75c box; bananas, zoo
2bc doz.; pears, 15c doz.; grapes.
35c basket; plums. zoe basket;
zoe bskt; raspberrses, 80 box;
huckieeerries. loc lb.; cranberries.
-'' me.s..
roast. ian Vl5c ID: broiiins beet.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-07
VILLAGE Diseases and the Cure

called village pleasantly situated in the
middle west without factories but with wide well shaded streets
ne generation He
per
foufths
the terms with his fellows"
will "a
of the mental diseases alcohol
ton the social found 80 the line of generally
Sex had been existed
children. the offspring of feeble minded.
the village The
a grown
Feeble
baning providing
a But inertia be The must be
SO suggestion for this village and for all villages of which be
frequent asmbage where the sluggish community blood
purified by the of the gettogether spirit
The for dry rot is democracy
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-07

not a hundred human PAGES from
here"
THAT sounds more like it," said
daddy snail, with a knowing nod.
Let her come over that we may
see what she looks like. Then we
will decide"
Do you think 1t was strange that
the young snail was not consulted,
children? Yes, 1T does seem so to
us. But, you see. in those days, and
in Snailand, things were dine quite
differently.
In eight days the little lonesome
snail maid came to the home of the
old snails. She seemed modest and
quiet and pleasant to look upon.
She had very good house Of her
own, too.
DO you live in a burdock grove,
too?" asked the mother snail.
mo. ma'am," said the little
stranger. shyly. st live under .
gooseberry BUSH"
ITO be Continued.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-07

I attended an American foot
ball game, old chap. a contest
conducted under the new rules.
In the midst of the fray 1 was
accosted by a football veteran, at
least so he claimed to be, and
he recounted the CORY triumphs
Of his days in college in this
wise:
"Say, cul. you don't name this
tiddly-winks tournament as foot
ball, do your Say, up to a few
years ago we used to have the
real. croaking matches, and this
here kicking tract was one swell.
little slaughter pen. We used to
wear spikes on our elbows and
broken glass in our wool. We
had our molars sharpened and
strapped brass knucks on our
strangling fins. There wasn't a
guy in the lineup that didn't top
$50 pounds, and they might as
well have tried to stop US as to
buck an iceberg with d papeR
hoop"
MY WORD!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-07

While Mrs. Franklin Woods
was cleaning her canary birds
cage a few days ago the canary
flew away. The family cat SEEM
ed disconsolate.
The cat disappeared and moth
ing was seen of either of the
household pets until today. when
the cat came back. Tenderly hold
ing the missing bird by wing,
pussy delivered her burden to
Mrs. Woods. There was not a
scratch ON the bird. Mrs. Woods
believes the cat went out in search
of the missing canary and when
he heard its song capturd 1t.