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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
AGAINST FREE ART
A Reader Argues That Only Public
Works Should Be Exempt.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: With all that has been said and
written about letting in art free OF duty
fail to see why foreign paintings and
sculptures should not pay duty not as
a matter OF protection. but a toll for
revenue. This is regardless OF age. The
only exception should be where the arti-
cles are as a gift for some public ml-
scum or art gallery. I do not see why
dealer or private collector Of art treasures
should be relieved from paying a toll II
a painting increases In value from Few
dollars 10 more than 100000, and some
one buys IL at such an enormous increase
in price and brings Il here for proht OF
private qualification. why should he not
pay the modest Is per cent toll demand'
ed? In what way does the mere bringing
rere benefit art here?
II seems 10 me also that the placing Of
work OF any kind for churches on the free
list is altogether improper, unless il comes
as a gift from some foreigner. / cannot
see why the work in any church SHOULD De
done by foreign labor and for the prom,
Of some foreign contractor Just 10 cheap
en- the cost II is altogether a direrem
question from the one of taxing churches
Probably out careless and thoughtless law
makers in Washington conceive the TWO
as being analogous.
HENRY W. sTRUsS
New York. June %. 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
Virtue Getting Forward with Jimmy.

The rihing of the Senator's desks at AlDany 10
distinctly fattering to them. Only important per
sons politically have their correspondence stoien'
This incident puts the Albany Senators III the clasS
with Boss" Murphy, who had his waste basket
raided at Mount Clemens, and with the Senators
at Washington, whose correspondence was sought
and obtained in the letter files of the standard vi
Company What higher distinction could they seek
to attain?
We wonder when and where the letters secuieu
at Albany will begin to be published. whenever
they do virtue will be greatly furthered for next 10
the dctagraph the stolen letter is the most effective
agent of reform.
How real how earnest the fight is at Albany IS
shown by the fearful determination of each sac
to get something on" the other Tammany thousnt
it had something on" Suzer in the perjury
charges. and it appointed legislative committee
to get something more on" him. Some one inter
ested in the cause of light and purity pried open
the legislative desks to get something OIL the
other side.
If this keeps up some one is sure to be hurt' Ear-
nestness in the pursuit OF something on is sure 10
be rewarded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
A Signal Honor.

The absence of members of Commissioner Naiuo
police force from the funeral of Captain IhomaS w
Walsh was a mark of signal honor and respect
The motives which led Captain Walsh to testify
against his comrades in behalf of the State OIL
New York are not perhaps easy TO analyze huin"h
nature is not simple matter and there is no heeu
to assert that Captain Walsh was hero WIN
single high motive. The fact remains that through
realization Of his wrongdoing and desire 10
make what reparaton he could before his dea'h
no gave sincere and steadfast aid to the District
Attorney of the county. As result he struck
deep at the roots of that system which mas TER
rorized a city and which still cings desperately 10
its life of crime and vice and silence.
According to that standard Of silence captain
Walsh was traitor and coward. According TO
the standards of every decent citizen he died
brave and honest man. There could ne no pet'er
testimony at once TO his own worth and as well 10
the standards of the officials now controlling the
actions Of the Police Department than the tribute
Of absence accorded him yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
Sulerave Manor as a Memorial.

Americans will regard with grateful interest the
progress of the movement in England to purchase
Sulgrave Manor as a national memorial of Washing
ton. There could scarcely be a more appropriate
achievement in connection with the celebration OF
the centenary of peace
There are many places in England which are more
or less intimately associated with the history Of
the Washington family, but no other of them rivals
in interest the old Northamptonshire manor which
was the home Of the paternal grandparents OF
George Washington In the little parish church
the bodies Of those ancestors were buried, and
above their grave was erected memorial brass
tablet bearing those arms of the family which bear
certain resemblance to the escutcheon Of the
United States and from which some have erro-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
NOT ECHO OF LAND ISSUE
Retiring japanese War Minister
a Militant, in Fact.

Toxic, Japan. June 24.-The resignation
from the Ministry of War Of Lieutena"
General Baron Yasutsuna Kikoshi yes
terday appears not 10 have been 'o"'
nected in any way with the japanese
American negotiations over the CaF
fornia land ownership legislation
. One explanation offered to-day 'o'
Baron Kikoshis step is that he was of
posed to the reduction OF the arm
credits and TO the selection or CaOi"''
ministers from the reserves, as wen a.
to the limitation OF the War Minister
powers in administrative matters .
also said that he favored the addition -
two divisions 10 the army when ~
economic reasons the Japanese Caoin''
wishes to postpone.
Another explanation is that Gehe,~
Kikoshi incurred the dspleasure OF wv
army and was forced TO retire owihs
his support of these reforms Gene'',
Kikoshi was in the Katsura CABINET DIV
was retained by Premier Yamamoto.
Lieutenant General Sachlhiko NUS
nose. the new Minister of War, is on -,
active list of the army and is chiei y
the Military Technique EXAMINING
partment. His appointment as Mi'',-ss.
OF War was signed to-day by the -"
peror
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
FROM AN ARMENIAN
He Laments the Intending DAYS a,
His Exile.
To the Editor of The Tribune

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In these eternally dark dav,
our life, full with all the peculiari,i..
most cruel destiny-the unending a.
Of our exile, the longing love for our -
loved ones, the fear for the danger bo,s
ing upon their honor and life, the ard.o.
desire to see that unfortunate country :,
ours in peace and progress-yes. in th...
days Of our life, full with all these rnour,
full circumstances and thoughts. when y.
read a kind word for our cause IN =.
American paper we can't help having =
tear-in its literal sense-a real tear =,
Joy and hope in our eyes and a. hear,,.,,
gratitude in our hearts for all thosa NH.
think of an oppressed and prosecuted pso
pie as Miss Blackwell does, and for an
those that speak for the justice.
Oh. would ever come the day, thu A,
Of peace and freedom. when We shall nv.
and die in Armenia, as we live and die n
America! AN ARMENIAN
New York. June o. 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
FORT WASHINGTON.
The Priceless Memories That There
Associate.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Protests against the mutiIation Oh
Fort Washington Park by the New YORK
Central Railroad have come from resi-
dents Of that section, from the Washing-
ton Heights Taxpayers Association
from the American Scenic and Historic
Preservation Society. and on Sunday last
n petition was signed in the yestibule or
the Church OF the Intercession.
But these protests do not call attention
TO the priceless historic associations or
this. the city's most beautiful park. the
Fort Washington Chapter, Daughters or
the American Revolution. desires To add
the united sentiment OF the chapter
against greed commercial as expressed
in the chapter poem. written by the first
vice-regent, Mrs. Charlotte Sayre Boor-
man. inclosed herewith d. A. X.
New York City, June o. 1913.
(Read al the dedication of the memorial
bowlder I'm Fort Washington Park by the Fort
Washington Chapter. Daughters OF the Ameri-
can Revolution)
Fort Washington, 'Tis well thy name Is
linked
Forever with the name OF our great chief
Majestic hill and noble rivers sweep
Are less inspiring than the deathless tale
OF him who, in his country's darkest
hour,
rocks.
Pledged all his fortune in her falling
cause,
And turning from Fort Lee with tears
for those
Who fell within thy walls. retreated
New jerseys wastes of snow and reached
Where victory waited. wrung from sore
defeat
Trenton and Princeton thrilled the coun-
try through
And changed despair to hope. Thank God
our ereat-sonled chief. whose love of
country never knew despair
Fort Washington! Thy soil is sacred
The Blood Of heroes hallows every hill:
Thank God for those who fell in thy hard
Defence! Thank God for those whose
naked feet
Left tracks OF blood on Jerseys nelds OF
snow,
Again thank God for those whose last
death march
Brought them to loathsome prison ships
As martyrs for their faith! Their mes
sage speaks.
It's written on these hills, on sky and
wave
"A pillar In the temple OF our God
Is he that overcomes." Daughters Of men
Like these, we bring our best 70 honor
them.
We bring our love, our service and our
prayers,
our children and our faith learned from
the lips
OF those who learned ii from heroic sires.
May that faith here abide. The city's
park,
Untouched by greed commercial, stands
for ave
Our childrens playground and a shrine
where all
May learn the faith that makes a people
free
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
The Profits of Safety and Sanity.

There should be a ready response to the appeals
which are put forth in various places for funds for
safe and sane" celebration of the Fourth Of July.
II may be doubted if any similar investment yields
larger profits in good to the community.
Statistics of Fourth of July casualties differ in
degree, but are all alike in kind. Their universal
purport is that the extension of the safe and sane
practices has at increased interest in the cee
bration and decreased the number and gravity Of
casualties One set Of figures, from an authorita-
tive source, shows that in 1909 there were only
twenty places which had safe and sane" celebra-
tons and there were 5307 casualties in the cOun-
try In 1910 ninety-One places were safe and
sane and there were 1923 casualties. In 1911
the number Of safe and sane" places rose to 161
and that Of casualties fell to 1903 In 1912 the for
mer rose further to 25S and the latter fell to 9sS.
That is a process which should be not merely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
STARS AND STRIPES ONLY
Veterans Will Fly No Other
Banner at Gettysburg.

Philadelphia, June A.-Word has gone
out TO veterans OF both armies all over
the country not to bring their tattered
battle flags to the celebration, for they
cannot be unfurled in the encampment.
Every precautIon will be taken to prevent
the stirring up Of animosities and deep
feeling OF the old soldiers, and this is
one of the precautions considered neces-
sary. The only flag allowed In the en-
campment will be the Stars and Stripes.
Boy scouts will be used as couriers and
general aids to the veterans at the en-
campment 1t is announced that 1856 boys
VIII start for Gettysburg on Saturday.
after parade and review here. They
VIII be stationed at the railroad terminals
to aid the veterans In the handling or
their luggage and to give information.
Their quarters will be scattered through
the camp. so that they may always be at
hand tc help the old soldiers when needed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
FRESH AIR FOR CHILDREN
A Reader Tonders Why the Cit7
Cannot Recognize the Need.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: After reading the very interest,rs
account of the admirable work being don.
by the Tribune Fresh Air Fund, and "a.
pecialy of children six years old WORKING
for a living in this the wealthest city IN
the country, one is tempted to ask, Are
we living in q civilized community?
A city that can afford to give to the
Aston estate and Trinity corporation
thousands OF dollars for the right to run
a subway that will increase the value Of
their holdings thousands Of dollars more
should certainly do away with the dis
grace of depriving children OF all that
makes life worth living, particularly 20
when, as you say: Little unfortunates
who suffer day in and day out the hard.
ships OF life IN gloomy, overcrowded tens-
ment houses. and who are deprived Of
childhood's birthright, place and an op-
portunity for play by the swarming
traffic Of the narrow streets"
ALEXANDER LAW.
New York, June %, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25

neously and unthinkingy supposed the Stars anu
Stripes to have been copied similar "asnihs''n
memorial in Little St Mary's Church, Cainpriuse'
presents still more marked resemblance 10 ''e
American escutcheon.
The manor house and church at SugraVe nave
long been the goal of many patriotic pilgrims
purchase of the former and its perpetual preSer'"
ton would encourage and facilitate such ViSi''nS
and would make of it one of the most noteworthy
of international shrines. 1t would also esmpiSl a."
additional bond of sympathy and sentiment oe
tween the two countries through their mutual IT,
gard for the man who was at once the greatest
American and one of the greatest EngIshiheh VI
his time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
THE PEOPLES COLUMN

among the Socialist circles here as wen
as in Russia.
We have applied to the central com, I'M.
mittees OF the Lettish Social Democrao'
and of the Russian Social Dernocratic
Labor party for an explanation ABOUT ''le
whole affair, and we earnestly requ.S'
the public, and especially the SOCIALISTS
10 SUSPEND Judgment until these commit
tees are heard from.
JOHN WILMER, secretary Executive
Committee, National Lettish organ
kation of the Socialist party OF Amer
lea; IVAN ELLERT. JULIUS GER
Der, DIR. NJ. GUREVITCH, DIX l.
A. HOURWICH, DIR. S. INGEkMAN'
DR.. j. NJ. JAMES. DIR. PAUL kAP-
Ian. AIGERNON LEE, G. MELNl-
CHANSKY, w. RODGERS. DIR. Nj.
ROMM. DAVID RUBINOW' H.
SCHLUETER, members of various
Socialist organizations in New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
STATEMENT.

The undersigned have FOR years known
Johann Ohsol as one OF the most uncom-
promising and tireless lighters against
the bloody car and his government In
Russia as we'll as in the United States.
We are thoroughly convinced that the
rumor about his being an agent OF the
Russian government IS utterly untounded
and slanderous. and that 1t emanates
from the Russian government Itself, or
as I'm the famous Janson case. from per-
sons acting in the interest OF that gov
eminent. We are further convinced that
this whole campaign against Ohsol has
been started with the sole purpose OF un-
dermining the confidence he enjoys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
AN ACCUSED SOCIALIST.
His Friends Deny the Charge OF
Treachery to the Cause.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: on behalf OF all the signers OF the
inclosed statement. in order 10 avert the
danger Of a terrible stigma being at
tachcd To the name OF an innocent and
honorable man, | ask that you give II al
possible publicity. You VIII recognize
that II refers to a recent dispatch from
Riga Russia. printed in many American
papers. alleging that Johann Ohsol'
prominent Lottish Socialist. member OF
the second Douma and now citizen OF
the United States. is accused OF having
been an agent OF the Russian secret po-
lice and a traitor to the revolutionary
movement I'm Russia.
ALGERNON LEE
New York. June ., 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
CLASS DAY AT WILLIAMS
Ivy Grafton by Henry S. Hotch
kiss, of New York.

Williamstown. Mass. June "a. - The
class of 10 held its class day exercises
at Williams College to-day. The chief in
terest was i'm the ivy planting at Hop
kins Hall. The poem was read by Charles
II. Hart. of Buffalo. Henry S. Hotchkiss
OF New York, delivered the grafton.
Ashley w. Dickinson. of Duluth. made
the library grafton; Calvin p. Barry. of
Newark. n. Y. the pipe grafton. and
Dwight c. Pitcher, of Utica. ~ Y. the
class grafton. The address to the lower
classes was delivered by William NJ. Troy,
of Williamstown.
The evening programme consisted OF
reception at the home OF President Gar
field and the senior promenade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
THAT COMMUTERS CLUB
A Reader Urges His Fellow Travellers
to Join.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: I was pleased 10 read the letter or
Mr.. Bradley Stoughton Of New Canaan
Conn. I'm your issue of this morning. /
have written him assuring him OF my
willingness to Join with the thousands OF
other commuters on the New Haven Rail
road I'm forming an organization for NUT
ual protection. / believe great good couid
be accomplished by such body. and l
hone to Mr. Stoughton's appeal Will meet
with a prompt and general response.
There must be Several thousand persons
who are interested. and II they were
united they could work many reforms
and compel certain needed improvements
I'm the service The necessity for them
must he obvious 10 every daily rider on
the trains Of the New Haven road.
SIMON ". COOPER.
Darien. Conn. June "a, 1913
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
JAP DEGREES WAR TALK
lima, New Consul General
Here, Blames Agitators.

San Francisco. June AK. Iljima, new.
ly appointed Japanese Consul Genera
at New York. arrived yesterday on inc
trans-Pacific liner Chiyo Maru and lni'
mediately began discounting alarmist oD'
cusslon OF relations between HIS country
and the United States.
"All this war talk over the anti-ahen
land bill is the work OF agitators.' 10
said. 1T does not express the uus
feeling Japan believes that the Uniteo
States Will treat her fairly and is "alF
ing with patience for just and qule'
settlement OF the difficulty that mas
arisen"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
BREViTlES OF A BARRlSTER.

Arthur NJ. Harris, in The Docket.
In the practise of law do well others do
good.
Contempt Of court is often the expression with pro-
family Of what may be said with poteness
Truth is the witness whom the subpoena seldom
reaches
Eloquence in is often discreet silence
Prejudice often gives bad reputation to a lawyer OF
good character.
Character is really lawyers only license prac-
se SANDER is his disbarment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
A WORD FOR Mr.. MOSS.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: II occurs TO a mere woman that
II Mr.. Whitman will refrain from visits
to oyster Bay. hatless or otherwise, and
will simply write letter TO old dog Tray
stating that his conscience is clear in
leaving the District Attorneys office be-
cause Frank Moss Will logically succeed
him there, he will be the next Mayor Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
An Open Forum for
Public Debate

New York, even If THE Sun" and p i,
refuse to light his way.
Mr.. Whitman needs no recommended.
other than his official record. I'm, !
should no. and the voters will no, ~.
the devotion and efficiency OF Fra"
Moss. MARGARET NJ. BURNET
New York, June %, 1913.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
Foss WANTS CRANE ON soAhD'

Boston, June 24.-An urgent Request ,,a,.
ex-United States Senator Winthrop NJ
ray Crane serve as chairman OF the ~.
mission OF three TO have charge % "a.
charging of the Massachusetts s'a'e nv
itol was contained In letter sea" rhs
Governor Foss to Mr.. Crane to-day
commission will expend ssVVVV'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
THE USE OF ENGLISH.

From The Christian Science Monitor.
OF the 1000 English words available for CONVERSE
ton purposes only 400 said to be In common
If these carefully selected there would be little
for complaint since the combinations they make
possible should provide innumerabe shades Of variation
Careful word selection is something that should be
couraged In and out Of the schools
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25
eAYNoR TO LAY CORNERSTONE

Mayor Gaynor has accepted the invita-
ton to lay the cornerstone of the new
Volunteer Hospital. at Water and Beck
man streets. Monday afternoon. The new
building Will be six story hreproof
structure which will cost 100000, OF which
$4,000 has already been raised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25

A lob lot of aoudads coyotes and dump carts was
knocked down TO the highest bidder at frosPe''
Park yesterday. Is 1t impolite TO WISH uia' W"
temperamental Park Commissioner had beeh thio"h
in for good measure?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25

maintained but also extended. until safety ana
santv arc tho rue in all places and the number OF
casualties has boen reduced TO neggibility.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25

The most superfuous resolution ever oHereu :"
Albany was that inviting the circus to WISH 'le
Capitol.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25

II only professional" gamblers are under the 0',.
Of the law. we may expect to see the number Oh
amateurs" much multiplied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25

'The law is no respecter of persons is good o'u
motto which the Attorney General should have hung
up on the wall of his office in the Department oi
Justice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25

Alas poor Italy! S2OO0OOoO for military opera
tions in Tripo-the very sum we paid SPAN lot
second hand war in the Philippines ana iooN ct
them now Americans hiding in volcano pishoP
going Storage and little Aguinaldo. r., lecturng IN
Japan on How Father Swan the Lngojingo win
General Funston in His Teeth"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-25

Considering the season, shall not deal 100
severely with Lady Constance for her attach vi
clothes. but we are much distressed Some com
fort. though With admirable prudence she SUN
clings to mosquito netting.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-13
Only a Playthin6

IT have only been bird in gilded cage!''
That is the explanation of young New York
wife gave for attempting her life. She eight
diamond rings and had all that money could buy
How many women there are, with apparently ev-
cry conceivable want supplied who only "birds
in gided cage!'' How many women there are who,
because their "pace is at the fireside' have
had chance to get into the broader currents Of fe
How many women there are, denied by fate or self
robbed of the inestmable privilege of motherhood,
who sit idly, hand in lap, and let their Godgiven
faculties go to seedl
Think of the hell Of continued inward chatting
the absolute lack of incentive to the of those
faculties that distinguish man from beast!
Think of being plaything for man all your life!
Think of all these facts before you condemn this
woman
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-13

Whilst tediously waiting in
line before q box office window
old chap, several of us were an
noyed by the determination or a
british fellow In pushing against
those ahead of him. Finally an
indignant sufferer blurted his
opinions as follows:
Hey, slow down, Mr.. Shovev
heimerI Cut out trying to be the
whole push, or I'll lift you out Of
thu parade by your tin listener.
That battering ram delsarte amt
going to get you anything but a
wallop on the map. see? Quit
climbing up the pins of the gfnk
ahead, cause he's liable to reach
around and present you with Z
stove polish optic. Sand your
tracks! Put on brakesl Remem-
Der an inch an hour is third speed
In this crush. Get mar"
MY WORDi