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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-07
Wash Goods for School Commencement

so pieces fancy Lawns, - 15c values at ;SAc
25 pieces fancy Crisp Voies beautiful styles choice
10 Pieces Plain Silk Mills all evening Shades 8c values for c
Case of 4Onch India non very fine and sheer 1Sc val at 2c
Fancy Linen Sutings, lSc value at '.l5Hc
45inch White Voles CSC value for ......lz5zc
Gill c+rino Voilos 1Qc vaues at =. 49,. :. 15c
15in Wb;to Chifon Cloth 25c value at .15c
9e ;noh chiffon Silks All coors ward . =. :. -. Csc
WIZ Cash Pibhons Satins and Tafeas ward Csc
W11o porsion Phhne 2oc vaues for =. 29c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
Governor Sulzer Must Keep His
Primary Campaign Non Partisan.

When Governor Sulzer plays politics with his
direct primary campaign as he did in suubbing one
group of supporters in this city in favor OF Mr..
Hearst's contingent he is on the wrong track. The
sooner ne quits it and goes back to the straight path
the better for him and the better for his cam
paign.
The Governor has been saying at all bis meetings
that this is non-partisan fight II political plat
forms mean anything it is. There is glory enough
TO go around among all brands of political faith If
y direct primary law of worth is placed on the
statute books. The Governor is appealing if his
words mean anything, for the support of antiboSS
members of all parties to help him overcome the
bossridden legislators Of his own party All the
more reason then why he should not let personal
considerations. or petty political considerations.
shove him into antagonism TO sincere and dSinter-
cSted supporters of direct primaries.
Just there lies the weakest point in his entire
fight not only for direct primaries hut for the state
leadership which ne has assumed and the COY
ernor might as well recognize the fact and reckon
with it. Governor Hughes had TO admit that
his good faith in advocating direct primaries had
been questioned and defend it on the stump. lie
never had to declare himself free of boss dctation
and the foe Of an boSses--his deeds spoke for him.
Governor Sulzer is doing good and laudable
work in endeavoring to make Tammany live up to
It's promises and compel the Democratic legislators
to enact state wide direct primary law He has
struck some hard blows against Murphy's machine.
and the people of the state have reoced thereat as
they bad a right to do. for the Governors blows
nj MurphyiSm were also struck in the states ser
vice.
But when the Governor his direct primary
fight to Try 10 build mp political machine Of his
own from material of the 'Fingey" Corners type he
is harming the state and harming himself. When
the Governor permits himself and the big cause
ne is advocating to be taken into camp by an
astute politician with very manifest political amb
lions. like Mr. Hearst, the people have right to
feel that he is not doing his best to serve them.
The voters have no more love for Mr.. Corners as
a boss, or Mr.. Hearst boss, than they have for
Murphy as boss They desire honest direct
primary law because they believe il will give them
an effective weapon against all bosses any time
they want to overthrow these political overOrds
Whenever the Governor plays favorites among the
bosses he hurts his campaign and discredts him
self.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30

the tests 10 which the inventor was willing TO sub
NIT his cure" were rendered unsatisfactory un'
scientific and practically futile by the policy OF
secrecy upon which he insisted. DIR. Friedman ap-
Feared TO he much more anxious TO capitalize ms
remedy than TO demonstrate its efficacy lie mas
exhibited throughout the commercial rather than
the scientific spirit Since he refuses 10 deal openly
and fairly with the health authorities and the
public there is no whatever for allowing MN
TO advertise through operations here which may he
dangerous the value of cure whose genuine
ness he is unwilling to cooperate in establishing.
For Friedman himself this community has moth
ing but contempt II will accept his remedy, II AT
all only after genuine investigation from which
ne and his what-isthcre-in-it-for-me methods have
been vigorously eliminated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
The Day and Three Wars.

Three wars are commemorated to-day, at least IN
the Empire State The Civil War, Of course. now
half century old on account Of which tins cele
bration was instituted. The War Of 1872 as If IS
significantly called. now full century old. is also
recalled at Sackets Harbor The Spanish war IS
likewise brought to mind by the Maine comnemora-
ton with the almost startling reflection that 1t is
already fifteen years in the past.
Yet with the memories Of three wars, the real
intent of the day is the confirmation Of peace. Ne
mortal or Decoration. Day had its origin in an
abatement of sectional animOsiteS and an inclina-
ton To emphasize the restoration of union and oil
peace The conflict at Sackets Harbor was part
of that war which is now best remembered as
prelude to century Of peace. AS for the Spanish
war. which followed after hut not because Of the
mysterious tragedy Of the Maine. il now seems as
much matter Of the past as either of its actual
predecessors
Man is still fighting animal, and the nations are
still armed and threatening Yet this day of nation
wide Observance inspired by the tragedy and pathos
of war. makes strongly for peace, and for that most
secure and lasting peace which Is based upon the
transcendent principle that these dead have not
died in vain" hut the results Of their sacrifice ana
Of their wars are sacredy conserved and maintained,
for the sake Of Justice in the nation ana among
the nations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
One Underwood Blunder Repaired.

The Senate Finance Committee yielded TO the
inevitable yesterday when it decided TO strike out
Of the Underwood tariff bill the foolish provision
on goods coming to this country in American built
and American owned vessels. The Tribune pointed
out when the Underwood bill was being considered
in the House Of Representatives that legislation Of
this sort would he a direct violation Of our treaties
with the chief maritime nations of the world and
would inevitably lead TO trade reprsalS.
Since from % TO 20 per cent of the imports into
the United States under the new law will probably
be untaxed. the slight benefit TO American vessels
from the proposed discount would not compensate
for the diplomatic embarrassments and money losses
sure to follow trade war with the nations which
are at present the best customers for American
goods
The idea Of a diferentia in favor Of American
shipping is sn old one and has been much favored
both by high protectonists and by advocates OF a
revival through legislative aid Of the American
merchant marine But the trainers of the McTiin-
pathy with the purpose Of d diferentia, had to
admit the foolishness of cutting away the basis of
reciprocal concessions on which most OF treaties
81 commerce rest.
The game was not worth the candle. If the Sen
ate committee. acting on the advice Of the Presi-
dent can repair one obvious blunder of the Under
wood bill there is hope that it may have the fore
sight and courage 10 go ahead and repair several
more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
An Forum


fought on iand and sea in the struggle
Of 1872 and more closely linked with the
present are the marble records OF the
Wood bridge heroes who responded so no.
bly, 10 their country's call and gave their
lives In defence OF the Union. Here also
sleep the heroes OF the Philippine war
on the day when our nation halts 10 do
honor to the sleeping warriors there
are few cemeteries. II any. where so many
of those little flags that mark the resting
Of the patriotic dead are 10 be seen az
here, and where there is such profuslon
OF beautiful floral tributes as here. Truly
this spot" beautiful FOR situation and
well kept-looks more Ike a garden or
beauty" than the city Of the dead
EYt resting place for the noble dead
They sleep Bid not their siumbers cease
Lying among the flowers.
They sar % Us. q lie erfolded In delightful
rest
The lines have fallen 20 me among the blest.
GERTRUDE FREEMAN.
Woodbridge. y. j.. May D. 1918
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
For the Benefit of the People.

It is good news of the best sort that the Morgan
art treasures TO he shared with the public with
out long delay Early in 1914. according TO the
present plan, practically the whole marvellous
array-the greatest private collection in the world
will be displayed as temporary loan exhibit in
the new northeast wing of the Metropolitan MI
scum now approaching completion
The spirit in which Mr.. Morgan has reached this
conclusion is admirable His letter TO the trustees
refers 10 the length of time which must eIapSe
before the projected south wing be constructed
and concludes: 1T would bc pity 10 deprive tho
public for long of opportunity Of seeing these
objects The temporary arrangement cannot be as
satisfactory as a more adequate setting; yet the
fact that the objects will not be lying boxed aud
unseen. but that the people Of New York will be
enabled ito the things and get the benefit of
them" is controlling in Mr. Morgans mind
There has been some question as to the official
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
Mr.. BARNES AS LEADER
He Is Called Capable Even if
Unavailable :

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir Your courteously prompt presen-
taton Of my communication OF the 26th
inst is appreciated. doubtless by many, as
AN evidence that The Peoples Column in
The Tribune Is more than ostensiby an
omen forum But your subjoined response
thereto does not at all conclusively dis
pose OF the structures that / suggested
You quote the excellently eplgrammatic
job Hedges "a possibly saying Mr..
Barnes is the man who made the Consti-
tuition unpopular" This is mere ouip. and
# therefore cannot possibly convince any
body who is familiar with Mr. Barnes's
expressed opinions OF governmental in
tegrities that his sense Of such matters
is unsound or that his own practice Of
righteous precepts wants activity.
You say What constitutionallsm needs
most nowadays is champions who can talk
in language this generation under
stands" beg to say that all people OF
truly worth while intelligence can ana
every time DO fully understand whatever
Mr.. Barnes says on constitutional ques-
tons
As for availability that is one thing
capablity is. however always something
else Availability VIGOROUSLY belongs in
categories that arc altogether political /;
capability is. on the other hand, what dis
tinsushes men who are at least approx
mately Of statesmanship calbre. Mr.
Baness capabnlty cannot be questioned,
even though politicians. newspaper and
other declare him unavailable TO no end
As for leadership. I'm the Republican
party or out OF 1t. your reference TO
Uncle Joe" Cannon may, OF course DO all
right on the score OF courage, experience
and technical skill" but leader he GER
tainly never was. simply because his
actual standing. through years. happened
to be nothing more nor less than that Of
presiding Speaker OF the House during
many Congresses. not one Of which was
honestly alive and efficiently wide awake
20 the perniciously autocratic powers Of
committee making which he so improp-
erly exercised i'm favor OF oligarchs and
oligarchic coteries generally composed of
men who we're confoundcdly bad Repub-
leans.
Finally, "the attitude ~ the public mind
toward the present state chairman" evil
IDENTIFY has not by any means been re-
corded nor Is II likely TO be- and present
much needed rehabilitation Of the Repub-
lean party. especially In New York. Is
very seriously interfered with perhaps In
decd made impossible by the prevalent
fatuous notion that plebiscite majorities
being essentially important to success at
the polls. the fundamental intesrities OF
truly representative government. which
arc fairly familiar 10 "the NJ and few"
may or may not survive according TO cir
cumstances which control current political
exigencies such as the ht and few do not
favor and cannot extol
ALFRED LAURENS BRENNAN.
New York. May IS, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
Station in Life to Which One Is'Accustomed

Stations in life are pretty only in novels. de-
clared the learned court in a Brooklyn divorce suit
Yesterday. Thereupon he dismissed with scorn the
demand Of the fair paiRtif that she have an allow
ance of some $4,000 pending the trial Of her suit.
Unfortunately, however, there is altogether TOO
much in the station in life business II is not a
question of pride or glory nearly 50 much a. n
matter of habit When you have become accus-
toned TO living at certain scale it is like pulling
teeth to cut down expenses as any number Of now
sadder and wiser families can testify.
On paper there is nothing easier than to econo-
mze All you have to do is TO cut out this luxury
aud trim down that-and there you are. But IN
practice it is quite different. one thing is always
leading to another, and item after item slips 10y
because II is too small to bother about and in
the end the economy is all but vanished II is far
easier TO pull up stakes and start afreSh in utterly
new surroundings than it is TO pare down ana
economics"
The queerest thing is the speed with which a way
OF living becomes a habit There are no stations
in life" in our shifting American life But $500
expenditure or a $1,000 one, or $4,000 one,
fastens on a family In few short months. After
ward any reduction. however small, seems cruel
hardship and the poorhouse practically at hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
The Conuuerine Handshake.
The nations

The Gaynor- Hearst handshabe, like the calling on
Of the ABE" Gruber-Davs physical endurance joint
debate is another testimonial to the durability OF
our institutions Even the most contentious and
infammable of public leaders and takers have to
bow TO the conventions which emphasize the Solidar-
ity of all of us as men and brethren
Libel suits break bones. and after they are over
settled by apologies or by the certified check
which poultces wounded honor-bellant and IL
belize can take up once more the burdens of civic
upift touch palms and salute each other as fellow
members Of the great Society Of the Forward
Lockers
The handshake is the handiest peacemaker which
ever consigned the soiled torn linen Of personal
controversies to the yawning ragbag.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30

attitude Of New York City toward these great
treasures There can be no question of the warm
feeling of gratitude and appreciation which the
present news will arouse in the people Of New
York" And il is just such appreciation which
really matters The widespread pleasure that the
coming exhibition is certain 10 give is not exactly
measurable Nor is it easy for us all 10 record our
appreciation But the thanks of great public are
more or less real and deep and precious.
The great man who assembled this collection hed
peculiarly firm place in the affections and regard
of his neighbors the people of his city The present
thoughtful act will go far 10 strengthen Wiling
regard for his son. The whole episode gives promise
that when q final decision is reached the greatest
art treasure Of modern times will find its perlna-
nent home where il will give the greatest good 10
the greatest number
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
THE MAINE.
r l.. IA.

over the land vision rolls,
Wraiths Of two hundred sixty souls.
Drowned OF killed I'm tho holocaust
Sacrificed when tho Maine vas lost
OF warning. none heard or passed
Till came the deep mouthed thunders blast
settling down to tho harbor's bed
CARVING brave uncCtiined dead,
The surging waters sad refrain
Last weird drge Of the suuken Maine
The world was shocked and all hearts thrilled
With horror. though each voice was stillod.
Vengeance is mine" thus saith the Lord
Though Justice comes through fire and sword
our brave men did not die In vain.
Freedom sprang forth as sank the Maine.
Expressions clankns chains gave way
And Cuba stands redeemed to-day.
Letters cut deep In lasting stone
When years 10 centuries have grown
VIII tell 20 unborn millions. then,
What followed death Of martyred men
Twas ever thus. twill ever be,
Sacrifice cradles Liberty.
AUGUSTUS TREADNELI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
TO PROGRESSIVE REPUBLICANS
Get After Your State Committeeman
and Demand a New Leader.

To the Editor ~ The Tribune.
sir. Regarding your attitude In ref
crence 10 the state Craftsmanship ] would
suggest that YOU publish the names Of the
state committeeman and the boundaries
of the districts thev represent This would
enable and probably induce great many
Progressive Republicans 20 get into COM
munication with their state committeeman
and urge that in the Interest OF party
unity and success change In leadership
is desirable. man is wanted who has
tho confidence Of an Republicans. such
~ Seth Low and Congressman Calder.
10 seems 20 the writer that In tho pres
ont crisis or our party enrolled Repuoll-
cans should be- urged 10 Join the party or
ganlzation n is really their absolute duty
~ DO this n they want the Republican
rarity Of New York state 10 be in har-
mony with our genuine national leaders
IIadlev. Cummns and La Toilette.
WILLIAM WALTHER.
Brooklyn May 90 194o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
Friedman, the Vender, Eliminated.

The action Of the city Board Of Health in prohibit
ing any further use here Of the Friedman tubcrcu-
losis "curc" terminates imposition which had be
come intolerable New York has given the inventor
Of the cure and his business allies every oppor-
tunity. The public has hoped against hope that
something Of value TO the world would come ont
Of the mysterious turtle cultures. II has been in
duigent because it did not want to Judge harshly
man who might turn out, in spite Of appearances,
moi to be charlatan but n real bencfactor to suf
feriDg humanity.
The pubc's patience and consideration have not
been rewarded As the Board Of Health justly says
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
Folly on Both Sides of the Line.

Some months ago little English boy attending
y public school in Few Jersey declined to make
declaration Of allegiance TO the United States GOV
eminent which, Of course he could not legally
make and on that account was expelled from the
school until some higher authorities read the riot
act to the local pedagogical Dogberrys.
Now a little boy from the United States attending
temporarily school in Canada declines to sing
God Save the King" and is soundly hogged lay the
teacher for his refusal.
There seem 10 be patriots with more zeal than
discretion on both sides Of the line
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
A DAY OF GLORIOUS MEMORY
Honor to the Flag That People Low
More Than Life.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Memorial Day. once more -
May morning. afternoon and evehlHs
once again It's mournful, martial mus'-
It's earnest. eloquent Grafton. us s'Y
and solemn professions to the oiu
new graves OF comrade soldiers ana %"
ors
And once more the 1ag-our couhS'
flag Of flags.-reigns and waves
whore i'm gorgeous splendor over pe,..
.ful and united nation: over crowded 49,,
and quiet towns: over business Dui'oi"
ard happy homes And once asa"" n
flag re!gns revered and beloved Owe
its people over the several diverse
politics and religions OF It's states an" "A
rltorles. Amid the dreary silence o.
solitude of the frozen Arctic, arouH'
sun kissed coral reefs OF the !,
tropics, along the rock bound eo@s
the stormy Atlantic, and upon lhe oM
ern shores OF the mighty PacihS' -.
Glory reigns like some good ana nv
queen. From north to south from
TO west. that flag is regnant "" ma
beautiful living emblem represenu"e cd
might and magniicence Of our srea.
grand Republic. Flag OF our toreioN s.y
flag Of ours. 1t reigns and waves w. ~
over peaceful and prosperous peVp,a
over people loving that star-spans
Banner more than life Itself ,,ss
CHARLES MEYERS HoLMS
Plymouth Inn. Northampton. NAV
May q, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
Commentator for the Tight Skirt.

The much maligned tight skirt is coming into
its own with vengeance. Following approval OF
fits graceful lines by various artists the physicians
of Chicago In conclave assembled have decided 10
take issue with the Honorable "Bathhouse John
and give to the tight skirt the approval which he
withheld They favor il because il is heater lighter
and affords less opportunity to collect dust and
germs than the old fashions. Hygiene, artistic
and comfortable was the verdict
OF course. all this must be gratifying to the
women, who long ago settled the question. Any
woman likes TO have her judgment indicated even
on matters Of wearing apparel. where judgment
sometimes seems to be the element most lacking.
Anthony Comstock has not yet been heard from on
the subject but even he never made much neadway
against Dame Fashion The only note lacking in
the chorus Of approval now is that of the street
railway companies Tight skirts and high steps
may yet cost the companies dear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
AN OLD CEMETERY
Flags That Mark the Heroes Of a
Century.

To tho Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir. Just at this time, when so much
interest is centred I'm the cemeteries
throughout the country where our ma
tons sleeping heroes" will be remem-
bcrcd few days hence by a grateful ma
ton. It may be OF interest to give brief
mention TO one OF the oldest cemeteries In
the State of New Jersey, and with one or
two exceptions the oldest in the country.
Il is located In the old town Of Wood
bridge. ~ j.. one Of the oldest towns In
tho state Settled in 1860. Il has been
truly said that the old Presbyterian GEM
etory I'm Woodbridge is one OF the most
interesting I'm this country TO the lovers
OF local history. Here sleep the dead Of
many generations, many distinguished
men and heroic women lie here.
In this great congregation OF the dead
may be found the moss covered stones
where with difficulty we decipher the
names OF many Revolutionary heroes,
and here are the tombs Of those who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-30
THE ROOSEVELT LIBEL SUIT
A Reader Views Il in a Critical
Spirit.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir Does IL not seem rather uniignihN
for an ex-Presideut Of the United states
to be the plaintiff IN a libe. suit slcA a.
that at present being tried I'm Micnlsal
court? And does Il not seem absurd ."
Mr.. Roosevelt to have brought sucn ~
array Of witnesses 10 testify 70 his ~
briefly? II he is really as temperate IN h'
habits as himself and witnesses nave
sworn to would not fewer prominent me-
have been suflcien; 10 prove his case.
I observe that IN his evidence Mr.. Dh'
dener said that Mr. Roosevelt was ~
ways most punctilious in his Language
Has Mr. Gardener never heard or res'
anything about the nice compliments A.
Roosevelt paid eX-Judge BALDWIN
Connecticut. and has he never read Wv
letters Of Only dear Maria? ] fear ""
from his evidence all those interesun'
articles must have escaped his noucs'
MRS J. b. CAMPBELL
Brooklyn, MAY Is. 1913