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ing clothes made for starvation
wages.
Trade unionism, now see
more clearly than ever, is an in
surance of society for the safety
of the rest of the community.
Trade unionists pay from their
slender wage the salary of men
who do the collective bargaining
that protects the rest of the CON-
munity.
This social service is the united
effort Of girl workers, Jewish and
italian, feeling themselves
strangers in a strange land, for
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-27

eign born, pitifully young, thou
sands of them here without rela-
tives; girls whom pitiless bosses
have driven to realize that after
all, the workhouse is not so bad.
who wants to work for bread
and butter? We can get bread
and butter doing nothing on
Blackwell island| cried one girl
at today's strike meeting.
Picket duty is recognized as
the first duty, the girl workers
way of teaching their sisters that
intolerable conditions have pre-
cipitated this industrial revolt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
WALLS OF ST. PAUL'S CRACK
Funds Asked by Dean and
Chapter to Save Cathedral.
IRY Gable to The Tribune


London, Jan. 1S.-Appeal has been
made by the dean and chapter OF st.
Paul's Cathedral for contributions Of
SO. 900 for work which must be carried
out Immediately 10 save the cathedral
from destruction. II has been dis
covered that heavy motor traffic on the
east side OF the cathedral already has
caused A serious crack in the walls,
penetrating masonry four and a half
feet thick. Sir Francis Fox. architect
ural expert, has blown dry powder
clear through the 1ssure.
The cathedral authorities still are
making strenuous efforts to prevent the
London County Council from construct
ing the projected subway beneath the
cathedral. If the Council persists In
making an underground artery beneath
the famous edifice, II Is authoritatively
asserted that il means the destruction
of one of London's most famous archi-
tectural features.
The designer and builder Of the
cathedral. Sir Christopher Wren, fore
told that any subsistence would be on
the side nearest the river Thames. This
forecast has been fulfilled by the latest
alarming development.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
TO DIG AMPHITHEATRE
Surprising Outcome of Motor
Bus Industry in Paris.
nv Cable to The Tribune.


Jaris. Jan ia surprising outcome of
the motor bus industry is the fact that
the ruins OF the famous Gallo Roman
amphtheatre. which are near the Jardin
des Plantes. and are so familiar 90 Amer.
lean tourists. will shortly be excavated
and a rich mine OF archaeological value
will be brought 10 light
Tho result is due to the arrangement
reached between the Municipal Council OF
Paris and the General Omnibus Company,
lessecs OF the space extending over the
ruins. The omnibus company has hither-
10 reserved the premises for stables for
their horses, but now that The autobus
has replaced the horse-draw vehicles
the company has signed a contract au.
thorizing excavations and the first pick
axe is already at work.
The depth OF earth to he cleared away
averages thrty-hve feet aud extends
OYER an area of two acres. Il was here
that gladiators,lved and fought, and there
are hundreds OF dens where wild beasts
were kept ready for this cruel sport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
H. cahle 10 The Tribune J


London, Jan 1S.-Two, lat least OIL
Eugland's most famous artists nave
fallen foul Of the art critics in con-
nection with recently published critl-
cisns Of the exhibition of Alma-T
dema's pictures now being held at the
ROYAL Academy. In remarkably out
erolon letter TO The Times" Sir
Philip Burne- Jones says
These are the halcyOn days OF the
amateur unabashed. the artistic was
trel and the man who does not kno"
his business.
by some accident, for which 1t cam
not be too thankful, this unworthy tri-
umylrate has found protagonists In
the press. who seek TO point out merits
whore none exist, 10 obscure the issues
where a sane judgment would nat
urally condemn. and, generally speak
ing, 20 push its otherwise negligible
wares. The writings of these gentle
men, II they coad be collected. would
form veritable apologize of incom-
petence."
To all OF this Sir William Rich
mond. the Royal Academician, gives his
heartlest approval.
Il corroborate every word Sir Philip
says he declares. There is an entire
absence of any value in the great ma
jority Of the criticisms Of Alma Ia
dcmas pictures which have appeared
during the last few days. The Tadema
exhibition is, I'm my opinion, upon the
whole one Of the most interesting
shows of the work Of a mans lifetime
that have ever seen, in England or
anywhere else
The reason why the little critics dare
not say so IS because they are in
measure sworn 10 allegiance with the
Post-Impressionist Adventures. Their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
LLOYD GEORGES JUBILEE
Chancellor of the Exchequer 90
Years Old Last Friday.

London. Jan. 1S.-David Lloyd George
attained his fiftieth birthday on Friday,
two days after the insurance act bene-
fits came into operation. He was the
recipient of thousands Of cOngratula-
tory messages from all classes, for his
aggressive and ambitious policy has
won the admiration even Of his political
opponents.
Fifty. not out, is the sporting mes
sage Of the Tiverton Liberals Associa-
ton. the allusion. of course, being TO
the game Of cricket This telegram is
characteristic Of the Liberal organiza-
lions all over the country. II continues:
Making big hits with old age pensions
and insurance acts and still scoring.
other messages were from domestic
servants. lace workers. silk winders; in
fact. people in all walks Of life Mrs.
Churchill. wife Of Winston Churchill.
sent a message signed "Clementne
Churchill" She said: TO wish you
many happy returns
The Chancellor Of the Exchequer
spent his birthday overwhelped with
business at the Treasury until noon,
then meeting the Committee Of I'm
perial Defence. Afterward he went TO
the House Of Commons to speak on
Welsh establishment, and in the
evening attended the dinner Of the Lib
eral Insurance Committee, where he
made another speech.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
FOSDICK HARD AT WORK
Already Engaged in Studying
London Police System.
IBy Cable 10 The Tribune ]

London, Jan. 1S-Raymond r. Fos-
dick, who arrived in London on
Wednesday of this week, has com
menccd the work OF investigating the
police system in operation in London.
He presented his credentials to the chief
officials Of the metropolitan city police,
who have promised every assistance TO
enable him to make a close study OF
the London police administration.
Mr.. Fosdick expects TO remain in
London a few weeks. He will later
go TO several leading provincial Scot
fish, Irish and Welsh cities before
leaving for tour Of the chief cities
on the Continent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
BERLIN'S LINGUISTIC COPS
If They Talk English They Wear
Anglo American Flag Device.

Berlin, Jan. ls-The police have
adopted measures for the better assist
ance of foreign visitors TO this city,
especially Americans and English.
Herr JaGow. chief Of the Berlin police
force. has selected a number OF patrol
men, who are engaged in learning Eng
lish at one Of the language schools.
on the completion Of their studies they
are 10 be posted at various street cor
ners where traffic is heaviest and
strangers mostly congrcgatc. These
English speaking policemen will assist
strangers whose only linguistic accom-
plishment is English. They will wear
a band on their arms with the Union
Jack and the stars and Stripes crossed.
Should the experiment prove success
ful other languages will be added
In Dresden and Lcipsic the expert
ment has been in force for some years,
and in those cities a number Of coach
men and chauffeurs are similarly
equipped.
The rapid increase In the humber ~
accidents and deaths through careless
automobile driving has caused the
proposition TO be made here that 10y
riding" be made a statutory offence, as
in America. A number Of letters have
recently been sent to the newspapers
calling attention TO the fact that 10y
riding" is criminal in New York and
many other American places and sug-
costing that il would be well TO pro-
tcct pedestrians by passing a similar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19

London. Jan. 1S-It is reported mere
that in the higher circles Of Russian
society there is considerable disrelish
ar the prospect Of the Grand Duke
Dmitri Pavloyich being definitely
adopted as regent-designate TO act IN
the event of the car dying during ms
sons minority. However, it becomes
more and more evident that the Grand
Duke Dmitri is the only candidate ac-
ceptable to the Holy orthodox synod
and 10 the Imperial Council
4 decisive step in his interests is now
being put forth by the arrangement Of
a marriage between him and the
Cars eldest daughter. the Grand
Duchess Olga Nicolaievna. Dmitri is
first cousin Of the car. and his place
on the scale Of precedence IS not high.
Unless changed by imperial ukase, he
would be far subordinate 10 his con-
sort, the Grand Duchess Olga.
Some Of the criticisms directed
toward him concern themselves with
his light and pleasure loving character.
Others complain of his physique, for,
though he has an attractive, good look
ing face, his stature is as small as that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
SUFFRAGE FACES CRISIS
Commons May Set Movement
Back for Years.

London. Jan. lS-A great crisis in
the history of the suffrage movement is
rapidly approaching. on Friday next
there will begin in the Commons the
committee stage OF the franchise bill
on which the government promised to
give facilities for the discussion Of
amendments which. II carried. would
have the effeo. of giving a Parlia
mentary vote TO millions OF women.
II these amendments are rejected the
suffrage movement will be set back for
years. for so long as Premier Asquith
remains in power the Liberal govern
ment is not likely to give another OPP
portunity FOR the presentation of the
women's case I'm Parliament.
Members Of all parties will find
themselves in divisions on the amend
ments and in the novel position Of
owing no allegiance 10 party whips
Every man will have the right Of
voting according to his convictions eX-
cept the Nationalists, who, as part of
the Home Rule compact, will support
Mr. Asquith in his opposition 10 the
women, although few years ago many
of them were outspoken supporters Of
woman suffrage.
Liberal and Unionst parties are
hopclcsslv at variance on the subject,
and members Of the Cabinet are so
openly divided that if the suffragist
amendments are carried a crisis in the
Liberal party will be precipitated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
FEW GOLD COINS IN PARIS
Banks and Postoffices Largely
Using Silver.
Try Cable 10 The tribune

Paris, Jan. 1s.-Since the beginning
OF the Balkan war the banks Of France
have been watching their gold reserves
very closely, with the consequence that
there Is a remarkable scarcity Of gold
coins in circulation in Paris. For a
time even the largest banks have maid
only about 10 per cent Of the with
drawals I'm gold
This works a great hardship to the
small customers, who, instead OF get
ting in exchange for check a few gold
pieces, are obliged to pocket handfuls
Of silver. The postofilces also are pay
ing silver instead of gold. Amounts
up to $500 are likely to be handed out
in silver coin, with possibly one or two
pieces Of gold discovered in the heap Of
white metal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
THF RIBUNE'S FOREIGN NEW 5
TWO BRITISH ARTISTS
FALL FOUL OF CRITICS
Sir Philip Bume- Jones, in Letter to "lhe
Times" Protests Against Those Who
Decrv Alma ademas Work.

taste has become vtiated, their judG-
ment has become debauched, and one
travelling from the Tmpressionist ex-
hibition to the Academy arrives before
Tadema's pictures with unbalanced
nerves and poisoned sensibilities. The
unvitiated public-that is, the public
that retains it's liking for things beau
tiful and clean and pure-wil flock TO
the Academy and feel themselves
transported once again into a beautiful
world"
An eminent critic. whose article on
the exhibition was possibly one Of those
Sir Philip had in mind. remarked: Il
said all | could in favor Of Alma Tia p
dema's work, and as he was a personal
friend of mine | am not likely TO be
prejudiced against It. But one must tell
the truth Sir Philip Burne-Jones has
his own conception Of art, and has a
perfect right to express the opinions he
has done, but how far his views carry
weight, even among artists, is another
matter
c. Lewis Hind, in answer TO a ques-
ton, said he could not agree with Sir
Philips description OF the notices as
trivial and futile.
p. g. Konody, Of THE Daily Mail"
from whom most art critics take their
lead. SAYS: Alma Tadema was not a
really great artist, because he lacked A
great artists inspiration; because he
lived too much in tombs and among his
books; because he was not sufficiently
in touch with life; because his labOriOus
recOnstructions ,iof past civilizations,
with all their display Of learning and
marvellous technical skill. invariably
fail 10 produce the thrill that any SEN
sitive person will experience in the
presence Of a great work of art, even
If the craftsmanship is imperfect"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
BRITISH DOCTORS WEAKEN
Physicians May Serve Under
National Insurance Act.

London, Jan. lS.-The members OF the
British Medical Association to-day decided
by majority Of 1l5 against S5 votes to
release the British physicians from the
pledge they had given not, to serve under
the national insurance act. which pro-
vdes a monetary allowance and medical
attendance TO the working classes during
sickness.
The opposition OF the physicians to the
sfheme or state insurance was based on
the amount TO be paid them for their ser
wees TO the insured persons, which they
declared was too small. II is. however.
suspected that politics had much to do
with The physicians resistance, especial
" in London.
The minority at to-day's meeting was
composed entirely Of London practition-
ers and the campaign against the act
continues IN the metropolis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
BIG YEAR FOR ART SALES
Sixty four Canvasses Brought
$1,000 or More in 1912.
a Cehle 10 The TrIhune. !

London, Jan. 1S.-The year 1912 has
been an exceptional one for the art
sale world. Many collectors considered
that the limit Of advance was nearly
reached In 1911, when ffty-seven pict-
ures were sold for $1,000 and upward.
Last year, however, siXty-four can
vases came M TO that standard OF
value. No fewer than ninety pictures
were valued al over $1,000, while those
sold for over $500 made up nearly
S3.750OOO
Raeburn's executors in 1877 were
satisfied with S25 o0O for fifty portraits
by the artist This year Raeburn's
portrait of Miss Hay sold for S1O6, 600.
while thirteen canvases by the master
brought $4,000 -Four REYNOLDS por-
traits sold for nearly $4,000, al
though the artist received only $3.50
or $500 for a picture. Hoppner often
wondered II he would be appreciated TO
the extent Of $4,000 This year two
of his portraits greatly exceeded that
amount The same story can he told
OF Gainsborough and Romney.
The Barbizon school Of peace and
mystery" has been appraised this year
at thousands of dollars. while living
artist was recently acclaimed at SS5,-
900, thus eclipsing the British estimate
of Millais, Long and Alma Tadema at
about $4,000.
With books, also. there has been
notable rise in value. The Beaufoy
Shakespeare folios sold for So. 80.
while the HUH library will probably
continue 90 produce sensational results
this year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
GOLF CLUBS BUDGET
One English Organization Has
S38, 900 a Year to Spend.

London, Jan. lS.-The interest golf
has for the British people is very well
shown in the annual report of the Mid
Surrey Golf Club. which has Just been
issued. There is said to be more play
on this clubs grounds at Richmond
than on any other in the world.
The years income, which came chiefly
from the subscriptions of more than a
thousand members, amounted 10 S3S,
900. All this money with $500 addi-
tional, has been spent on the club
course, $4,000 Of it 10 improving the
bunkers and planning the new system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
MANILA WELCOMES FORBES
The Governor General Greeted with
Parade of Marines.

Manila, Jan. 1S.-Governor General Will
lam Cameron Forbes had great ovation
when hr returned here to-day. A parade
of marines which was formed In his
honor attracted great crowds, and num-
Of receptions were held.
The Governor General had been absent
since March last year on vacation In
the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
ITALY HONORS Mr.. PENNELL
Autographs of Panama Canal
Bought for Uffizi Gallery.
IBV Gable to The Tribune

London, Jan. 1S.-Lithographs Of the
Panama Canal by Joseph Pencil which
are now on exhibition at the Sala
Leonardo da Vinci. In Florence. have
been purchased by the Italian govern
ment for the Uffzi Gallery
The government has also purchased
Mr.. Pencils Autographs of the Grand
Canyon Of the Colorado and the Yosem-
lite Valley. This is the first occasion on
which Autographs have been acquired
for the UfIizi Gallery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
British Cooperative ASSOCia-
tions and Organized Labor to
Unite in One Body.
WILL TAKE YEARS TO FORM
Leaders Enthusiastic in Belief
That Scheme Will Enable
Working Glasses to Con-
troll Their Destiny.
rBv cable to The Tribune J

London. Jan. 1S.--A serious and de
tormined movement is on foot in Great
Britain to form one Of the greatest in
dustrial combinations over organized
by the working classes of any nation
1t is proposed 10 combine the coop
erative forces Of the country, repre-
senting 2,1500OQ of people, and or
ganized labor, numbering ESQ 600 in a
working fusion.
Should this scheme come 10 fruition.
millions Of pounds sterling invested BY
trade unions and other affiliated or
CARNATIONS would he added TO the
S1S5OO0,Oo0 share capital Of the CO
operators and $4,000 900 loan and re-
serve, backed by ever increasing profits
on the turnover. If all the plans sug-
gested are successful, the aims and
ideals Of two great wings Of the labor
movement will be co-ordinated and
united action will be taken industrially,
socially and in legislative matters.
The leading bodies in this vast
scheme are the Trades Union Congress.
the General Federation OF Trade
Unions, the Labor party and its allied
organizations, womens trade unions,
the Independent Labor party and the
co operative societies Of the United
Kingdom. In many respects the work
OF these bodies overlaps. Money which
is spent for educational and social OBJ
jects is often wasted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19

Of the present sovereign. He is only
twenty-one. but there are no signs Of
his ever developing a political head on
his shoulders
The Cars eldest daughter is some
four years younger. having been born
on November 8, 1895. There Is an un-
defined feeling that should the Cars
son not live. or die childIess. this mar
riage would be for the best interests Of
the empire as affording an easy soiu-
ton to the vexed question Of the sue
cession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
1858 NEW ENGLISH NOVELS
Record for Last Year, According to
THE Publishers Weekly"

London, Jan. H. - According 10 The
Publishers Weekly l,35s new novels and
.05j new editions of novels were published
last year. a total of 2.25 volumes This
is an increase OF 30 volumes over 1911.
and, counting all books published. there
has been leap from 1924 to l2,o57 vol
umes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
To Begin at Once.

1t is recognized that this tremendous
venture on the part OF united labor will
take years TO organize before any def
mite, practical results can accrue. The
first step is TO he taken in the course Of
a few days, when the cooperative
unions will meet to consider the qucs-
ton, prior to calling joint gathering
Of all other important organizations
concerned
The points which will come under
consideration embrace study Of how
the organization Of each section can b.
co-Ordinated for educational industria,
and parliamentary purposes, what
practical steps should be taken TO Soc
cure control Of industry and commerce
enabling the working people to. solve
the problem OF labor unrest for them
selves.
Cooperative association executive
are enthusiastic in their devotion TO a
successful issue Of the movement. be
cause they believe fields untouched b.
cooperative enterprise will be opened
and they could enter industries which
at the present moment are solely under
private control
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-19
Investment Will 3. Profitable.

When in working order the scheme
would not propose to purchase existing
undertakings, for the cooperative
movement is always founded on is
own mills and manufactures. This it
is stated, would not only form a profit
able investment for the funds Of work
ing class organizations. but would az
the same time be a practical step
toward naturalization Of industry ana
the unrest which exists to-day would
cease.
The cooperative movement has been
practically untouched by any outside
labor agitation. Ii employs 10000
persons. One cooperative leader, dis
cussing the proposition. said II would
be selfish if this was merely an idea TO
seek an accession of strength for the
cooperative movement. The success
of one would support the other and tho
strength Of the whole would make the
movement one of self defence for those
in il.
we want moral and economic unity
first" he said. "Other ideals Will then
be on the way to be realized" He said
that in February the executives Of the
parties concerned would meet 10 decide
on some course of action, the substance
of which would he referred to the Sec
tional local conferences for discussion.
On their acceptance and when the pro-
posals are agreed 10 ut annual meet
ings the joint executive wheels would
begin 10 work.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17
Charles Weiland
Executor Of the Last Will
and Testament Of Austin
Gilruth, Deceased.
To Remove a Paint Stain.

To remov the paint stain from the
new felt hat, touch the stain lightly
with spirits OF ~turpentine. or benzine
Keep the spot moist by repeated appli.
cations and after a time the paint will
be found quite soft. so that II may
easily be lifted WITH a knife. Take of
the surface part thus and apply moro
Of the cleanser to q soft cloth dipped
In the cleanser. II any trace of the
injury still remains treat with alcohol,
giving the whole hat a rub with q
cloth moistened In 1t. a this trest.
ment will freshen the apr 'arapoe.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-02-17

dering, is merely typical, as any
old resident will testify. of that
which prevails in the desert country
during the greater part of every
winter. In Goldfeld and surround
lcg camps many persons have lived
for year without ever wearing an
overcoat, gloves. 1r "vershoes, and
an umbrella is actually a curiosity
in these camps. Extremes of tenn
peratu;e, duting tho entire year.
are never such as to jeopardize
health or comfort and in the hot
est days of summer men are able to
work out of doors at all times with
out danger of sunstroke.
1t is possible that climatic con-
d~itions may have exerted an IN
fiuence in the upbuilding of the
desert parts Of the west and in the
development of a great mineral
en-, ire. in the face of hardships
'ther than heat or cold. Who would
live in the clustering heat of the
eastern summers or the blighting
storms and billiards. OF so-called
civilization when the desert affords
such perfect comfor Is. Goldfeld
Tribune.