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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05

A TWO-FARE INJUNCTION.

The subway contracts are now the
football of politics. particular Friend
Hearst is having his revenge upon the
Governor for his desertion by compel
ling the Governor TO assume the re-
sponsibility. which he has been trying
to dodge. of acting on the subway con-
tracts. Mr.. Hearst by his injunction
destroys Suffers and Murphy's pose of
defeated zeal in the peoples interests,
through holding back the signing OF the
contracts until Mr.. Suffers appointee.
confirmed with fervent haste by Muir
phys Senate, eager in the public be-
half. shall be able to arrange his affairs
so as to take office.
Mr.. Hearst punctures sham there
by. but at the cost of bringing delay
and uncertainty into the subway situa-
ton. There is no merit to the Hearst
application for court interference. It's
purpose is politics. There is no public
opposition Of any magnitude to the
contracts and there is no reason for
any. Moreover, the courts have already
passed upon their legality in response
to one of Mr.. Hearst's delay making
suits. But though nothing of conse-
quence legally is likely to come OF the
present attempt TO get the courts to DO
what they have already refused to do.
nothing can safely be predicted with re-
gard 10 the distressed occupant OF the
Governors chair facing the necessity
of assuming the responsibility which
he has been so busy trying to dodge
Not only Will the contracts have 70
be passed upon by new Commissioner
as yet unfamiliar with them, who VIII
therefore be obliged to study them nj
length, but the politicians. including the
Governor. who have been posing as the
peoples champions against the traction
companies. all the while hoping 10 see
the contracts signed before they became
any affair Of theirs. will he under the
necessity Of bringing about changes eff
fecting mythical bookkeeping savings,
so that they may be able TO point to
some gain from their interference. All
that will take time and cause uncer-
tainty.
For jeoparding the single fare and
perhaps at least putting off the day
when the city will enjoy its benefits
Mr.. Hearst and Governor Sulzer will
be responsible. Had the Governor been
thinking Of the interests Of this strap
hanging city and not Of his own polit-
zeal ambitions he would either have
reappointed Mr.. Wilcox or served
notice upon Mr.. Hearst that he would
retain Mr.. Wilcox until the contracts
were settled, injunctions or no injunc-
lions. Mr. Hearst might then have
done his worst TO compel the people Of
this city TO pay out 100000 or 3d.
100000 annually in double fares that
would be saved to them by the dual
system; but his worst would not have
amounted 10 much.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05
QUESTIONS FOR DIR. M'MURRY

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
| Sir. Granted that DR.. McAIurrys con.
illusions regarding the New York public
schools are justifable. from what facts
were they drawn?
| |. What proportion of the actual inves
tigation was done by DR. McMurry per.
sonally and what share was performed by
! his assistants?
| Q What schools were visited?
3. How many classes were visited?
l. With how many principals did he con.
fer? o
D. With how many teachers did he con.
fer?
8. How many classes did he visit while
arithmetic lessons were in progress?
| I. How many spelling reading, history
etc, Rotations did he hear?
| s. What was the average time spent In
classrooms?
| .. How many ungraded classes did he
visit?
TO- How many intraschool teachers con-
ferences did he attend?
| II. II the teaching was adjudgcd de-
fective. why did not the probable source
| pl llit htiNi'hNys tut oNbSNb ~
ceive attention?
l2. How many OF the pupils arithmetic
papers were examined?
10. How many spelling, composition, ETC.,
papers were examined?
| H. Was any attempt made to CLASSIFY
and tabulate errors noted In such papers!
These are only few Of the hundred-odd
facts to which New York City taxpay-
ers are entitled Before DR.. INGENUITY
began his oracular CONGRATULATIONS
might it not have been we'll for him to
tell his employers upon what facts ne
based them? Facts arc more important
than conclusions. May we hope that IN
the not too far distant future Dr. NC
hurry will take us into his confidence
| New York. Feb. 3 1913. w. L. w.
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|, COURTEOUS CONTROVERSY.

There is a certain measure or me
CONDENSATION for the unwelcome con-
troversy over tolls at Panama IN the
international comfy and courtesy with
which IL Is generally marked. There
are a few exceptions, on both sides, OF
bitter and intolerant diatribes; but on
the whole the discussion has been con-
Quoted on a high and worthy plane,
and-perhaps most noteworthy Of all
the strongest advocacy Of each coun-
try's claims has come in part from au-
thoritative voices on the other side. Or
perhaps we should say that each coun-
try has found the most formidable
critics Of its own policy among its own
citizens; for, of course, such structures
as those of Mr. Root upon our enact
ment are made not through partiality
for Great Britain, but through Jeal-
Gus regard for American honor and
desire TO relieve IT Of the stigma or an
ill-considered act.
Two writer's in the London Law
Magazine and Review" whose articles
were quoted in full the other day by
Mr.. Knowland. Of California, in a
speech IN Congress, present some of the
strongest arguments which we have
seen In defence of the American atti-
tude. which, if not convincing. are at
least deserving of careful cOnsidera-
ton. One of these earnestly supports
Mr.. Taft's suggestion that the question
Of orr rights and obligations under the
Hay-Pauncefote treaty should be, at
least i'm the first instance, referred 10
the Supreme Court Of the United
States. This is urged on three grounds
First. that il would be difficult to con-
Stitute an impartial international tri-
bunal i'm the case; second, that the Su-
preme Court is well qualified by inter
national usage and assent TO pass upon
the matter. and third. that, according
to established and unimpeached prac-
lice. nm act Of Congress is not to he
held subject to alien juridical review.
This argument is made the stronger
by the suggestion that it indicates pre-
tlStiN Nudl lll' DIllISu EONtl ulliCiiI
would assert and would do if the rela-
tive positions Of the two powers were
reversed. II is open. however, TO the
retort. which we must regard as for
midable, that the treaty IS not merely
an act of our Congress, but also equally
an act of the British government, 20
that for the American Supreme Court
10 interpret it would be in fact TO vio-
late the third principle cited-that is,
, it would be a juridical review by one
government Of an act of another. OF
course the English writer is correct in
assuming that the disputed canal tolls
law is not 10 be subjected TO allen juris-
diction. But fundamentally it Is not that
law but the Interpretation OF the Hay
Pauncefote treaty that is in dispute ;
and that treaty, being perpetual con.
tract between peers, must be finally
interpreted, not by one alone, but by the
joint consent and to the mutual salts
! faction of both signatories. That such
an Interpretation may be arrived at is
convincingly indicated by the spirit Of
comfy and the capacity to view both
sides Of the case which are manifested
in the two countries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05
AN UNNECESSARY RISK.

One element Of danger in the con-
struction and equipment Of moving
picture theatres has been generally
overlooked. That is the custom OF
placing the film machine gallery over
the main entrance. The practice IS
natural enough, since when picture
shows were first given in halls and
theatres il was necessary TO put the
screen on the platform or stage. The
greatest danger from fire in theatre
is from behind the stage, and the
theatres chief exits are furthest away
from the source of peril. In the NOV
ing picture show places the situation
has been exactly reversed. The chief
danger Of fire Is in the film machine
box. and that Is usually placed over
the main exit.
1t is probably the knowledge that in
case of fire the main avenue OF egress
viii be threatened which makes the
crowd i'm an average moving picture
theatre so disposed TO panic. Were the
main entrance at the other end of the
hall. near the screen, there would BIZ
far greater feeling of security. or
course. the faulty model followed in
constructing moving picture theatres
has been inherited. and architects
have realized that it would be more
i'm keeping with convention and the
publics habits TO make the seats face
i'm instead of facing out. But a little
consideration would show that so far
as danger from fire is concerned the
present arrangement disregards all the
costly lessons learned from theatre
disasters.
Since the crowds in the picture
houses are relatively larger than they
are In the theatres and the buildings
are usually much more fimsy in
construction. even greater precaution
should be taken by their managers
against fire and panic than the thea
ire managers take. The present posi-
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being heightened TO six years by Tue
action of Congress and the state legis-
latureS. If the amendment should De
ratified as il now stands before the
election OF November. 1916, or even De-
fore March 4, 1917, it might be heiu
10 be retroactive TO the extent or nav
Ing postponed the choice OF ne"
President until 1918. Mr.. Cummins'
one of the active supporters or the
Senate judiciary Committees draft,
said in debate that, rs he understood
il, the extension would apply auto
matically, lengthening the term OF the
President in office. Others believe that
i, would not affect term already
partly served.
Leaving the question unsettled would
introduce disturbing personal and
party issues. Republican legislatures
might not choose to ratify an amend
ment artificially extending Mr.. VIII
sons term, and Democratic legislatures
might be tempted TO ratify from mo-
tives of party advantage and thus
bring discredit on a movement which
was not partisan in origin and Is
prompted in the main only by the
broadcast considerations of national
welfare. The amendment would be
strengthened and its discussion would
be maintained on non-personal. non
partisan plane if il were definitely
known that only a President elected
after ratification was TO have six
Xpar fern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05
NOT CLEAR ENOUGH.

The Senate steadily refused TO mod
ify the single-term amendment to the
Constitution drawn by It's Judiciary
Committee. Probably It thought that
the simplest form possible would be
the safest form. But I'm the desire to
avoid complications the supporters Of
the amendment carried their self-re-
straint too far. On one important point
they left their draft open to the charge
Of ambiguity. 1t read:
The executive power shall be vested
i'm a President of the United States OF
America. The term Of office of Presi-
dent shall be six years, and no per-
son who has held the office by cleo
ton, or discharged its powers or du-
ties. or acted as President under the
Constitution and laws in pursuance
thereof shall be eligible to again hold
the office by election.
There can be no doubt that this Ian
guage excludes the possibility Of sec
ond term for anybody. But IT leaves
open the question whether the change
in the length Of the term is to apply TO
the President In Office at the time the
amendment shall be ratified-if 1t is
ratified--or TO the President elected for
the term next following ratification.
No dispute should be left for the courts
to settle, and it is desirable that the
House Of Representatives should add a
clause or a sentence to the amendment
showing whether the extension Of the
term. when authorized, Is TO apply or
not to apply to the President who is
then In office
The voters elected Mr.. Wilson for a
fcur-year term and did not contemplate
the possibility Of that fOur-year term
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05
MUCH TOO CRUEL.

From The Baltimore American.
The man who was arrested on the chars
Of not sending his daughter to school, an
who pleaded in excuse that he did not pe'ic'
In educating girls. ought TO make the punish
ment NJ the crime. TO be handed over. boun'
hand and foot. to the tender mercies of th
British militant suffassttcs to svenge tn!
treason to their sex.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05
At EXPORT.
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

IBy TeIeSrapH 20 IHt IIIUuIIV.
Newport Feb. 4--Mr. and Mrs. Wfna'"
Payne Thompson. who have taken wv
Blight cottage, in Bellevue avenue io'
the coming season. are to have extensi's
improvements made.
Miss Mary Appleton has returned 7"
New York after a short visit here.
Mrs. Thomas j. Emery. Of Cinclnhae,
will open Mariemont very early ID INV
spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward j. Berwind al.
said to be planning an early opening "
their cottage.
Miss Rosa A. Grosvenor is TO return
from Providence on Monday.
Mrs. Lee Thomas has returned 70 Ne"
York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05
WASHINGTON.
From The Tribune Bureau
Washington, February 4
At the White House.

Mrs. Taft occupied box at the Colun~
bia Theatre this afternoon to hear julia
Culp, the German lieder singer. With hs-
were Mrs Buckner Randolph. Mrs. Horace
Westcott and Miss Biddle, all OF whom
are musicians.
Miss Taft was the guest OF Senator Np-
pitt and his daughter, Miss Frances LIP
pitt. at dinner tonight and after return
ing to the White House with her hosts for
the reception attended the dance given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward III. Wales at The
Playhouse for their daughter, Miss Ruth
Wales.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05

rams" II has been suggested that these
"dont's" were not issued because II wac
feared that too many of the guests "ouiu
resort to obvious subjects, but pecdus
the chairman of the committee is broker
and the secretary-his wife-is an earnest
votes for. women" advocate.
Wigwag-Don't you ever long Tor 1 IsI
Harduppe-Oh. / don't know. ,or. ,,n,,
only makes II that much harder loi SJa
TO dodge your creditors-fh i'aue'p''i"
Record
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05

ton OF the reel box is an extra risk
and, apparently, an unnecessary one
The moving picture theatre has great
future. Those who are now promoting
it and profiting by ii could well AZ
ford TO eliminate a superfuous element
of danger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05
California, and will be away for several

California, and will be away for several
weeks.
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt has issued
invitations for dinner the day after 20
morrow, at her house in Fifth avenue, TO
meet the Russian Ambassador and Nine.
Bakhmetef
The Right Rev. Thomas F. Kennedy,
rector OF the American College In Rome,
is at the Holland House for a few days.
Mrs. william x. Vanderbits house in
Fifth avenue will be the scene OH Tues
day afternoon of concert for the benefit
Of the work of the Big Sisters, I'm the
Children's Court. Nine Alma Gluck and
Mile. Fulda Lashunska will sing, and
Jan Kubelik, the violinist, will play.
Tickets may be obtained from Mrs. Ralph
Sanger No. % East 10Th street.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Payne Thomp-
son, the latter a sister of Lady Lowther.
the wife OF the British Ambassador at
Constantinople, sailed yesterday on the
Kronprinzessin Cecilie. Among their fe-
low passengers were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Iseln, and not Mr.. and Mrs. Louis lsen,
whose names had figured in error on the
shipping list and who remain In town.
Countess de Lasteyrie, who was Miss
Constance Warren, apparently intends 10
prolong her honeymoon on the Pacific
coast, for she has just sent from Los
Angeles for guns. rifles and all the other
paraphernaia needed for shooting ex-
petitions.
Miss Esther Cleveland is in town for
few days before returning to Princeton
from her visit TO Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Coppel have
left town for Canada. and will be at
Quebec for the next week.
General J. Fred Pierson arrived in town
yesterday from High Point. n. c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05
ALWAYS CONSPICUOUS.

From The Christian Science Monitor.
Somebody proposes that lobbyists In the MIS-
souri, Legislature be distinguished BY costuine
consisting OF red hats. brown suits and greer
ties The strange thing about this Is that
should be deemed necessary anywhere 10 pro
vide any particular means Of Distinguished
the lobbyists,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05

The proposal that every agricultural
laborer in England shall be paid at
least s. a week and shall have his own
freehold cottage and garden suggests
the inquiry whether il will not soon be
time to renew the historic programme
that there shall be seven hafpenny
loaves sold for penny and "thc
'three-hooped pot shall have ten
hoops"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

When people 81 importance return
from a trip TO the United States says a
letter from Vienna. they usually tell
their friends OF the architectural and
natural wonders which they saw in the
land OF unboundcd possibilities. and then.
with few exceptions. they tell Of Ameri-
cas- worship Of the dollar heard last
night the lecture Of the Baroness Birta
Suttner-who went 10 America In the in
tcrest OF universal toace-and am glad
10 say that she did not discuss the dollar
disease In the country Of which she spoke
II is a mistake. she said. TO say that
the American looks up 10 the money kings
OF his country as its greatest citizens
lie respects them for what they have
accomplished. but he places "A higher
value on the men whose work is Of benefit
To tho country and whose labors III the
interest OF the people set a good exam
pie OF course. our country received its
share OF humorous criticism. but. on the
whole. the lecture was so unlike the ordi-
nary that we were glad TO be known az
citizens OF the country under discussion"
Casey" said Pat how do yez tell tn
age of a tu-u-rkey?"
"Oi can always tell by the teeth said
Casey.
turnkey has no teeth
NO" admitted Casey, but OF have. -
London Opinion.
HOW TO PLAY THE GAME.
Though the prices rise,
Problem OF the cost OF living
Need not cause you much misgiylns,
II you've enterprise.
When you play the host.
Calves head soup is quite delicious
Oxtail stew is most nutritious;
Why then furnish roast?
Follow this receipt:
Play both ends against the middle
And you'll quickly solve the riddle,
Making both ends meat.
Never mind the walls!
With these dishes for your dinner.
Every day you'll be a winner,
Playing heads and tails. q. Il. vi.
Doctor-You'N have to cut out some OF
this wine, woman and song business; III
killing you go,
Patient-All right. doc: I'll never sing
again.-Wisconsin Sphinx.
The output of horseshocs in this coun-
try in the year 1912, according to re-
port in Our Dumb Animals" was no.
00O, 900 cor about one for each Of our
human population" To show that, de-.
spite the automobile. there Is still room
for the horse these statistical figures are
given: From 1900 to 1910 the number Of
horses in the United States increased
from 10000, 900 to 100000 while their
value during that period rose from an
average OF s42 a head to SOS. In 1900
the government reported the mule popu-
iation to be 2.25o.ooo: in 1910 It had
doubled. 1t is estimated that the number
of work horses, not counting those on
the ranges, increased 465.o00 last year."
Smith-Have you taken in the auto
show?
Jones-Sure! ! never miss EN-
Smith-You don't own II car. Why are
You so Interested?
Jones-Well, once year j like TO look
at bunch Of 'em don't have to dodge
Judge.
Invitations have been issued for a VAL
en,lne fancy dress party which include
this notice: BE original. We are hav-
ing a Valentine AFFAIR on February 10.
The committee will not consider for prizes
masks on these subjects: Suffragettes.
the money trust Castro and also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05
PARAGUAY HAS MINISTER NOW

Washington. Feb. T. Or. Hector
Velasques. the first minister from fSla
quay to the United States In eight years.
arrived here to-day. He was FORMER"
Paraguayan Minister Of Foreign Ahairs-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-05
NEW YORK SOCIETY
Miss Viola Townsend and Miss
Nina ChisOIm Welded.

ST. Thomas'S Church, decorated with
lilies. palms and roses, was the scene yes
tcrday afternoon of the wedding Of Miss
Viola Townsend, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
]. Allen Townsend, to Robert c. Winmill
Of this city. and son. Of the late Albert
Winmill, of Essex, England. Mr. Town
send gave his daughter away. The bride
was dressed in a gown Of white satin,
trimmed with rose point lace, with which
she wore a long rose point lace veil that
was worn by her maternal grandmother
Mrs. Dexter A. Hawkins, and by her moth
er at their weddings. She carried bou-
quet Of white orchids and lilies the
valley. Miss Adeline Townsend was her
sisters maid Of honor and her gown was
of soft Nile green satin and cream col
ored lace, with apricot trimmings Her
large brown tulle hat was trimmed with
apricot colored roses and she carried a
bouquet of sunrise roses and liles-of-the-
valley. Miss Marion Townsend, her SIS
ter's flower girl, was in a similar costume.
with which she wore a tulle hat. She
carried basket Of sunrise roses and
lilies f-the-valley
The other attendants were Miss Mil
dred Poor Miss Florence Winmill. Miss
Constance Williams and Mrs. Herbert
Sierck They were all dressed alike, in
apricot colored satin. with Nile green
trimmings. They wore large picture hats
of brown tulle and carried sunrise roses
and lilies-of-theyalley. Bassett Winmill
acted as best man. and the ushers were
Spottswood Campbell. William Sturgis,
lie Roy Miller. Xavier Sudibert, Philip
Green and Edwin Fox.
The Rev. Dr. Ernest NJ. Stires officiated
and a reception followed at the home of
the brides parents. No. 237 Madison ave-
nue. which was decorated with palms
ferns, lilies and cut flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winmill have taken
house at Locust Valley. Long island,
which they will occupy on their return
from their wedding trip.
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We would respectfully ask our neigh
Dor THE World If il is able to see In
the appointment of Mr.. Mccall evil
dence that Governor Sulzer is an
"avowed opponent" of Tammany.
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Owned and published daily by The Tribune
Association. a New York corporation; Ogden
NJ. Reid, President; Conde Hamlin' secretary
James NJ Barrett. Treasurer. Address, Iflou"e
Building, 40. 154 Nassau street New iorA'
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The Diplomatic Corps.

Almost the entire diplomatic corps was'
present at the Columbia Theatre thisl
afternoon. when Julia Culp gave her f1rst
concert to a Washington audience. Tho
French Ambassador and Nine. Jusserand.
the British Ambassador and Mrs. Bryce.
the Swedish Minister the Norwegian Min
ister and Nine. Bryn, the Peruvian MIN
lister and Nine. de Pezet, the Spanish Min
lister and Sefora de Riano and other mem
hers of the corps occupied boxes ana
seats.
Minister and Mime. Loudon had with
them the Postmaster General, Professor
Harold Randolph, of the Peabody Con-
servatory OF Music, in Baltimore, and Miss
Laura Harland. Others in the audience
were the Attorney General and Mrs. WICK
ersham Mrs. Meyer Mrs. l.. Il. Letter
who had the Misses Loring, OF Prides
Crossing. Mass. with her; Mrs. Henry +.
Djrnock. who entertained several guests
Mrs. Richard H. Townsend, Mrs. George
Eustis, Mr.. and Mrs Henry White. Mrs.
Hunter Slater. Mrs. Calderon Carlisle Mr..
and Mrs. c. c. Glover. Mrs. ". Sinclair
Bowen, Nine. Christian Hauge, Mrs. \. J.
Parsons. the Misses Patten, Mrs Seth
Shepard. Mime. van Loon, the Misses
Riggs. Mrs Norman Williams, Mrs. Law
renee Townsend. Miss Yvonne Townsend
and the German counsellor and Mrs. Han
iel Won Haimhausen.
The Brazilian Ambassador has gone TO
New York. TO remain several days. and u
IS thought Nine. da Cana Will be able 70
return to Washington with him.