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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-02-10

in statement, reiterated more posi-
lively than ever their objection to the
Erdman act arbitration.
They urge arbitration by a board
OF seven members, similar to that BY
which the demands of the engineers
were settled last year.
1t is reported that the railroad man.
ayers, at the meeting Tuesday, will
ask for several days in which to con-
slider their reply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
UNIONS FOR OFFICE WORKERS
Only by Organizing, 1t Is Urged, Can
They Better Their Lot.
or OF The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In your issue OF yesterday was re-
ported a demonstration OF LONDON clerks
I'm Hyde Park In favor of organization OF
office workers. The report stated that
the speakers detained against the poor
pay and bad working conditions OF clerks
and called attention to the high rate Of
mortality from consumption prevailing
In their class.
Now. the poor pay and bad conditions of
office workers are not confined TO Lon
don or Great Britain. Hero In New York
are thousands of office workers who work
long hours. frequently under very I'M
healthy conditions. for pay lower than
that of the street cleaner. The reason
for this probably lies In a great excess
OF supply over demand OF this class OF
worker. resulting In the acceptance of
miserable wages and bad conditions with
out protest.
This unsatisfactory state of affairs can
be remedied only by the office workers,
and the way in which they can do this Ia
by organizing themselves into a Union.
All other classes OF wage earners have
found this step necessary and exceeding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
4 Square Deal for the Grizzlies.

1T is TO be hoped that the friends Of Buffalo
Bill" reported to have planted" n superannuated
grizzly bear from the Wild West show for the Prince
of Monaco who wants TO go bear hunting, are not
animated by q desire for revenge after having
bucked Monte Carlo Wyoming must he able TO
produce few real, uncivilized bears yet, so that
its loyal citizens be reduced TO the extremity
of palmng off veteran just 10 make good the repu-
tation Of the community with visiting foreigner
Sailed mines may be all right for visiting investors
but sailing down game for the visiting sportsman
is bit too strong II smacks OF Broadways get
rch-ouick companies and fake poolrooms for wire
tappers.
Besides there's the feeling Of the grizzlies TO no
considered Why should this veteran be butchered
to. make royal holiday. after his years OF service
to the community with his distinguished proprietor?
And why should the kings Of the Rockies he mis-
represented all over the Continent by the exhibition
OF the skin Of n NANCY, decrept, chainworn cap
tive? Albert ! and the grizzlies are entitled 10 a
s.marer deal than this. It's to he hoped Buffalo
Bill himself will intervene and scare mp real
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
Paw the States Debts.

Il is TO be hoped the Legislature will pay que
heed 90 acting Governor Glynns request for speedy
action on direct tax bill and adopt such measure
when it convenes again on wednesday night. otner-
wise this state which is subject perforce to enough
trouble and humiliation Just now, will have ADDED
70 Il the humiliation Of being in default On the III
1erest paynent on It's outstanding obligations.
The Controller has certified that the state Is wlth
ont funds 10 meet its payments of interest and SINK
ing funds on outstanding bonds save through q
direct tax Preparations to meet this annual ex-
pepditure should have been completed long ago
They would have been save for the unfortunate
souabble between Governor Suzer and the Legs
,ature which impeed him TO veto direct tax Dill
when his pernciOus scheme TO avoid direct tax by
Juggling the contributions already made TO the sink
ing funds was discredited. Now It is high time for
the Legislature to act again II It is ever going TO
act so the county authorities may do their snare
IN the tax levy.
In spite of the disturbed and Neutrality-suspicious.
conditions at Albany the government will go right
along. The state having contracted debts. must pay
ihcn some time Default in the interest on the
states bonds would be very serious and lasting
disgrace 10 the state which hardly be Included
An the vsr programme NJ either OF the contestants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
Another Job for Tammany's Master OF
Etiquette.

The Hon. J. Sergeant Cram is reported from
Iondon to no greatly distressed over the antics OF
Mr. Rrvan who is making himself. the admins
fraton and the nation ridiculous by running around
the country performing in circus tent while great
affairs NJ state are left TO look after themselves
Rut why does not Mr. Cram do something prac-
ticoI instead Of merely talking about it: We should
think be might hurry back and take the Secretary
Of Stato IN cbarce As modern Petronius he could
teach him what was fitting, such as "herher II
was proper for him to appear on 'ne sa'e p'o.
eramme with the Neapolitan Troubadours or
whether no should reserve himself for such dienied
ond o,e+ora companionship rs that Of Sears, the
Taffy Man
Surely that would be task not less "o''nF VI
Mr. Grams high talents than that OF 'eaciii"s MI
Murphy how TO eat peas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
s FOR UNIFORM HORNS
An Earnest Protest Is Lodged Against
Raucous Motor Signals.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: When a fire engine rushcs through
the street TO put out fire a fireman
blows whistle or clangs a louo bell; an
officer of the Fire Department has the
same prlvilege-of giving an alarm which
will quickly clear his path. The Police
Department and ambulances have "a SINH.
lar privilege. Their errands are OF such
pressing Importance that they are justi-
fled In soaring people. If necessary, To
make sure that the warning Ia understood
and needed. But why do We. presumably
civilized people. put up with similar
alarm from pleasure riders IN automo-
biles? Stop your work for minute and
notice how the ear splitting electric horn
invades your window at very brief i'll
tervals In Broadway. in Park Row. In
AID street and I'm all the busiest streets
this nuisance iaunts itself every day. The
great majority OF automobiles are decent
but for about every ten which use tho
ordinary horn there il one in which the
motorist arrogates to himself the right
to give u signal every few rods calling on
ordinary cars TO get out OF his way. Is
this not what II means? II IL is not. why
should he not have n horn ike the othersE
In the public roadway all vehicles OF
the same general character should have
equal rights. This implies that automo-
bile horns should give sounds OF equal
intensity. (Note: Even II certain class
OF cars were to be entitled to take pri-
GRITTY and TO give signals to 80 Indicate
there would be no Justification for an out
rageous noise, designedly made as MD
eous as possible; sonorous whistles would
be Just as effective. To alarm people often
arouses their ire. and they are less MINI
bic In getting out OF the way than they
otherwise would be- A law requiring
uniformity In the horns would be In every
way Just. The interests of rival manu-
facturers-,I don't know who they are-are
not worthy OF mention as compared with
the interests OF the whole public.
This noise nuisance presents an inter-
esting phenomenon In psychology. Most
OF the high power automobiles are filled
with very ,complacent looking people.
Many OF them. even of those which ira
verse lower Broadway. are touring for
pleasure They seem as free from care
Ms though sitting on their own piazzas mt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
The Case of John Smith and the Olympic
Games.

Most of the prizes at Olympia appear 10 nave Deer
taken by the rich and effemnate Greek cluss Ua
Italy and Sicily. Sybars and Crotoh PiaySu ''e
part that America plays now.-Ihe Lohooh NAHUM
10 compare this country to Sybaris. city whose
name gives us the word "Sybarite," is the neatest
revenge England has had yet for Americas last.
victory NJ the revived Olympic games. But ihe
Nation" does more II is content with nothing
short Of destroying the whole notion that the Greeks
were 4 people who took their athletics saney and
that the ancient games approached the Ideal
"Troiners were introduced and athletics became an
end in themselves" says "The Nation, saVageH'
And the result of this specialization IS pictured oy
Galen doctor Of gladiators before he became phy-
stefan to the Emperor:
"Neglectins the old rule which prescrioes modera
ton in all things they (the athetes) spend their
lives in oyerexercisDg. overeating overseepng ike
nirs Hence they seldom live TO old age. and II
they do they are crippled and liable to all sorts OF
disease" Thus, the article says, lit seems that MT
Novel; Smiths description Of the Olympic games
as rot is only too literally true of them In the
past as in the present
Plainly there are consultations In defeat But II
the case of victorious America so bad that 1t must
be COMPARED to Sybars? And If too much en-
phasis is laid OF games and winning them isn't II
easier on that account for John Smith 10 get Satur
dav and Sunday off for golf without objection from
his wife and isn't he the better for it:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
MIR. Harrison and the Philippine Society.

The resolutions which were adopted the other day
by the Philippine Society the appointment of Mr.
T. b Harrison as Governor General OF the Philip
nine Islands derive interest and significance from
the fact that that society is understood to he Loyalty
devoted TO the maintenance OF the American policy
OF duty and consistency In dealing with our Asian
possessions The principles Of that society are, In
deed such that Mr. Manuel Quezon, the chief propa-
gandlst of Philippine separation, was unable to re-
main member OF It,
In offering Mr.. Harrison, whose appointment 1t
could hardly approve, its congratulations and wishes
for his success. and pledging him its support the
society no doubt means to show the new Governor
General that he need expect hostility from those
who are convinced that the best interests Of the
islands require their permanent retention by this
country but that he will have their fullest coopera
ton
II IS TO be hoped that Mr.. Harrison will enter
upon his task with similar -mlndedness. The
worst situation that could exist would be state or
suspicion upon both sides Mr. Harrison Is entitled
TO have information and assistance from all quar-
tiers Only thus will he become competent adj
wiser 70 the national administration. If he goes
at his task in the right spirit he will become con
WINGED that this countrys duty in the Philippines
Is far from done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
Trainmcn Killed and Injured.

II was little surprising to have it stated In the
hearing before the Federal Arbitration Board that
on American railroads empoye In killed or dis
abled for life every seven and quarter hours and
one is injured every nine minutes. 1t was more
surprising TO have that statement disputed as an ex-
aggeration.
In the year ended June 80 1912. according to the
reports of the Interstate Commerce Commission,
3235 railroad employees were killed and 50070 were
injured.
One was therefore killed not every seven and a
quarter hours but about every three hours; and one
was injured not every nine minutes hut every fve
and a half minutes.
The bearing Of these figures upon the present dis
pute NAV be matter for discussion. There can be
no question ~ its imperative indication OF the need
Of greater care for human life and limb in the rail
road industry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
Joseph Johnson's Case Requires the
Attention of Mayor Kline.

Mayor Klines policy of non-partsanshlp III 'no
administration of the city's business lop 'ne neA'
three months and half should inc4ude pol'e
notice 10 all heads CO departments TO relrah HUM
offensive exhibitions OF craftsmanship, most co"'
spicuous offender in this respect Is FIRE Ooihini'
sioner Joseph Johnson who has been devonng hios'
IF his time recently 10 politics and has been making
iutemperate attacks both on other Gaynor ieauei'
and on the leaders in the fusion movement.
Mr. Johnson Is evidently out of his depth as
campaign manager. He has AIDE himset lohe
ana q nuisance and il is high time that he shoulu
asked either to return to the duties for discharg
ing which he Is drawing salary from tne CIT!
treasury or 20 sever his connection with the muh'f
nal payrol Mayor Kline has said that no heau VI
a department will lose his place unless ne De proNeu
n no unfit" There is n manifest unttness ID
commissioners laying aside the burdens or MS once
An order IN engage in fractional politics and to head
o campaign committee whose only apparent OBJECT
f. 70 hushwhack about and to make trouble TOT tne
recocnized political organizations which have hi'eu
m redeem the city from Tammany misgoverhlhen''
rudgpp from his most recent performances MI
Jobnson has become a mere mudsnger and as
r,rrber Of the peace. he is out of place Ill an au
ninistretion which Is intended TO be conducted Oh
q non-nartisan basis and under which EMERGENCY !"
Office is to be required Of all officehoders lhere Is
enough to be done in the Fire Department TO occup!
the entire attention of commissioner Mr. 'onh
son should get back to his deserted post unless ne
Is willing to resign in order to crafty his thirst TOT
politicsl controversy. AT present 1t Is case u
Too Little Johnson at Fire Headquarters and 100
Much Johnson at the headquarters Of the moripuhu
C;ayncr League Mayor Kline ought TO insist tha'
Mr. Johnson. while he remains Commissioner shall
efface himself as partisan bomb thrower and hre
eater.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
a Full Vote at To-Day's Primaries.

The Progressive and Independence League mana
gers are said TO be greatly exercised lest wicked
Tammany henchmen break into the primaries TO-
day and steal the local machinery OF the two par
ties Such fears may be founded on sad expert
ences in the past. It Is true that Tammanyites
once crawled in through the windows and appro
priated the title and emblem Of the Independence
League. the original members of the league being
obliged TO reorganize the Civic Alliance
Ii is hard for dog to get rid Of a bad name. Yet
oven hardened criminals sometimes reform and if
the Progressive and Independence League leaders
had been more alive to the signs of the times they
would probably not have suspected Tammany of
living In wait to carry away anything not nailed
down at this particular juncture.
Would Tammany steal anything while the Sulzer
verdict hangs in the balance: To believe it would
no 70 discredlt one Of the most remarkable moral
awakenjnes which East Fourteenth Street has
known since the Salvation Army was founded
The real danger is not from Tammany, but from
crooked members Of the Progressive party and of
the rudependence League. Some Of these and some
members Of the Republican party, we are sorry to
sor are so little interested I'm the duty Of defeating
qa,umany Hall that they are urging voters in the
,dm,rlcs 70 write the names Of Tammany candi-
ae,es upon tlc bal!o. IN place Of the fusion cndi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
The Comic Relief.

By a grim stroke Fate made the shovel the en-
iblem OF Mayor Gaynors last III fated enterprise.
The energetic Mr.. Joseph johnson has picked up
shat striking symbol and IS bnsy engaged in wav-
ing II in che air.
THIS performance has struck number OF the
late Mayors friends az dsagreeable and IN the
worst Of taste No doubt 1t IS But considered as
a comic nterude, set In the heart of a tragedy,
there is excellent dramatic authority for such an
episode. The grsyediggers in Hamlet sputtered
words almost as full of meaning and surely with
not less taste and propriety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
THE VULGARITY OF Y0DELING
This Reader Seems to Prefer 1t to
Imitation Aristocracy.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: lie was successful man and the
tones Of his voice were clear proof OF his
infalibllity. lie said it was undisnIied
for Mr.. Br, an the Secretary of state. 10
go round the country speaking In tent
and with lot of Swiss yodelers, too.
Something ought 20 be done.
The successful man was quite right.
Something ought to be done. Mr. Bryan
annoys us. Ever since hts spectacular
entrance into national politics he has not
ceased To proclaim himself cournoner.
II ls an offensive word. Not content with
now, forsooth, he acts az II
he were "A commoner--he associates with
nobod,es. people who earn their living by
singing songs. and low-llved beyond
doubt. Worse-he speaks In tent; and
tent. as all the world knows. is dear TO
the hearts OF common FOLKS, for II means
clowns and prancing horses and the an
gelic ladies OF the circus and run.
We have tried go very hard to be aris-
tocratic and proper oyer here in the
United states. II was uphill work. hav-
ing cast on the yoke OF England. II was
rather diricult To crawl back into her lap
again. But It was being manased-our
wealthlest and most prominent ladies'
were being introduced at court.
But What are we tc do now? Our Sec
rotary OF State associates with travelling
singers BAH Away with him! q.
New York. Sept. 10, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
An Open Forum for
Public Debate.

their country cottages Of q summer even
ing The chauffeur moving slowly
through a crowd. controls every feature
of his power by the touch OF finger. and
except for the muscular power needed to
move a finger he seems completely a.
rest In that peaceaole frame OF mind u
seems impossible that he should be wll'
ing 10 split the ears of thousand inAo-
cent people every two minutes, or thar
his passengers should approve such bar
barity. Why Is It?
The trouble is. think. that they do MOI
stop to consider the difference, IN cord-
ton and environment between them
selves and the pedestrians in the street.
the well behaved motorists and drivers
and the unoTending workers IN the stores
and offices In the car. with nothing e!se
to take ND the mind. 10 voluntarily sounc
an alarm teven with the outrageous
klaxon) is one thing; your ears arc pre-
pared but 10 be walking along the stree'
with your mind on your own ansirs, Ell
crossed with other things, and to nave
the alarm sprung suddenly. like thur
derbolt out of clear sky. is quite an
other thing The horn fiend himself II
walking quietly on the sidewalk or ~
work I'm the tenth story OF tho Trioans
Building, would at once realize the trls
character OF the nuisance-unless he were
one OF that class OF people who, like boys
on the Fourth OF July, love noise for Us
own sake.
I write in behalf OF the invalids, ns'
vous persons and others who love quiet
There are thousands OF people VINO arc
not intoxicated with the automobile lass'
and not all " them invalids. who are en-
titled TO quiet even IN a noisy city, un'
lees the disturbing noises are necessary
b. r. BLANCHARD.
New York. Sept. L, 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
THE NEW TARIFF
II Promises Small Orders and Much
Brotherly Feeling-Perhaps

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Str. As the result Of the tarIn agitd-
ton the buyers OF goods We manufacture
have placed very small orders with us
this fall. The explanation we get Is that
tho buyers who have been to Europe nave
bought almost double the quantity OF
goods they ordinarily buy because Of the
expected change IN the tariff which VIII
make the imported goods cheaper than
American made This certainly makes a
fine outlook for American manufacturers
who are expected 10 pay higher wages on
account OF the high cost Of living.
We suppose We should have that
"brotherly feeling" toward the whole
world but the American workmen, no
doubt Will have TO suffer for It later
MANUFACTURER.
New York. Sept 10. 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer. one y
the historic and famous newspapers "
the country, while owned by MT. ~ !"
Holden, has been under the contToi OIL ".
Ebert II. Baker for many years. '''
Holden having retired from active gus.
ness. After the recent death of MI. ho'
den. Mr. Baker who had been the geners'
manager, very naturally succeeded 70 w
position of president OF the corporation !"
place OF MIR. Holden. This means tna'
the conduct OF The Plain Dealer. WIFE,
has been so successful In the past WIZ
continue undisturbed in the future.
Stox-Say, old man. I'm sorry Ia w.
market tip l gave YOU yesterday tu'
out so bad. hope- sssd II
FoX--Oh that's all right. passsost
along to fellow ] had grudge asa"'
Boston Transcript.
A new diversion has been iouho
Trouville. Every Wednesday ard oa.u
day. which are the market days. ieauer'
OF French society are TO be seen Nis'.'"e
the stalls In search OF bargains
other day among the crowd arouno ~.
stalls piled with lace. silks. vege'au,
and other goods two comtesses'
comtesse. a comte. two marquises anu
duke were seen making numerous pu
chases. A Paris evening paper
few extracts from the society ~. ~.
cence OF the future: NINE. Ia puon's
de f. yesterday bought mas"ne.
lettuce OF a remarkably fine green "a "a
His excellency the Prince r. oo's
a. perfect duck of lobster, br'gh.-e
with very fine claws. and OF an iheV A..
p.rable chic" The possibilities or '''
idea are limitless.
These magazines are so helpiuh
Whats the latest? al, vsu
Here I'm the home MINIS VIZ. bomb
how 20 make a lovely sunrage,ss, iiis
out OF an old tomato can -l'ou''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
KIND WORDS FOR THIS PAGE
A Reader Praises PLAIN and Sen
sible Seriousness.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Permit me 10 express my very sid
cere appreciation Of the five editorial ar
ticles of to-day's issue OF The Tribune.
For variety OF topic. timellness, non-per-
sonal naturalness Of treatment excellent
English and clearness OF expression they
leave nothing e. he desired. But II IL
especially the plain and sensible serious
ness that pervades each article that L
write to commend.
Editorial writing latterly. even In or
best daily papers. has INDUCED AL 100
freely I'm the use Of sarcasm and IRONY.
and too often the intelligent and earnest
minded reader has turned to the editorial
columns for wise and judicious hand
ling of current events only TO be disap-
pointed. CRANDALB J. NORTH.
Auburn. n. Y, Sept u, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
pEDDliNG CITY BONDS.
From The Philadelphia Record.

TrOm The PhladeIphA FccUru
still another way Of marketing city bonds has been
exploed and " this OF thing keeps the bankers
will lose their business Baltimore offered loan OF
g. 500 600 and mad takers tehtness OF the money
market Il was explained II cut the price to 80 without
materially stimulating the demand. Then Mr.. Grasty,
publisher OF The sun offered TO sell $4,000 worth Of
the bonds at the newspaper office and people poured In
nd bought that other blocks until The Sun
had sold almost 100000 worth and the CITY has cut
of the 10 per cent discount
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
THE PEOPLES COLUMN

IS beneficial, and no foolish snobbshness
should deter office workers from Follow
ing their example. Their need cries aloud
for action
\ union already exists for this pur-
pose II is known as the Bookkeepcrs'
Stenogiaphcrs and Accountants Union.
with Headquarters at No. s. East "a
street. New York Membership is open to
both sexes. postal addressed to the
secretary will procure fun particulars
and application blanks.
OFFICE WORKER.
New York Sept Is. 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-16
THE COMIC JOHNSON.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The rlbald plays are. BY p"ss'
press censure. at least held IN abeyancs
In the political arena, however IS 'ne"
not too much Johnson?
A NoN-PARTIsAN.
New York Sept. -, 1915