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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
THE GIFT OF A GREAT, GOOD MAN
The Triune Value of Mr.. Wilson as
Scholar, Statesman and Christian.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Being one of the rank and file
with nothing TO gain and only SYM
patty TO share, | am nevertheless able
10 recognize and appreciate the worlds
gift of great, good man. and wish to
express my pride as a citizen of these
United States in the Godlike resem-
blance Mr.. Wilson is demonstrating in
situation net unlike Christs when
urged to show His power by converting
the stones into bread.
Mr.. Wilson is showing US that some
times now, as well as then, the
strength of power is ability to with
hold it's use. | find him the greatest
President since Lincoln and without
belittling Mr.. Lincoln-in many ways
superior, because with Mr.. Wilson
life's advantages have equalled its OPP
portunities. which for Mr.. Lincoln was
aot so.
In Mr. Wilson we have a triune
value of scholar, statesman and Chris
tian friend to the world, in spite of
conflicting criticisms from the people
he hopes most TO serve. Such strength
of heroism cannot fail 10 educate or
receive its just recognition. But before
his perspective is reached in the midst
Of such conflict il may comfort him to
know he has many unofficial friends
who daily offer the sustaining thought
of The best that is in them, praying
he may continue to exercise the won
1erful wisdom and courage he has
shown. 1t only comes to man who
though serving in the high places
walks with God.
REPUBLICAN STRANGER.
New York, Nov. II, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
Hone for the Teacher-Mother.

Mayor Mitchell says it is his understanding
that the Board of Education will soon adopt
policv permitting leaves of absence for teachers
about to become mothers. This understanding
does not iibe with the boards action in the case
of Mrs. Wagner and the action against Miss
Rodman for her criticism of the board on this
issue 1t is to be hoped that the Mayor has some
advance information on the subject which he will
transmit to the board, for that body certainly
needs information and change of policy
President Churchill tells the Mayor that the
board is trying to find out how this teacher
mother situation is handled elsewhere. The
board should not confne its research to this
country, but should take cognizance of the
fashion in which foreign governments make
provision for such events in the lives of
their women employees. 1t will find there full
precedent for granting the desired leave of abb
sence for maternity and, incidentally, confirma-
ton of the belief expressed by advocates of that
liberal policy that such absence will not disrupt
any branch of the public service. The economic
system is not yet so organized in this country
that women employees of private concerns may
expect to obtain such recognition of the public
value of chld-bearng as the preservation of their
jobs for them. But where the public itself is the
employer there certainly should not be discrim-
nation against any able and efficient employe
because of marriage or parenthOod.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

Education is the enemy Of that prjn-
ciple it is self-branded as hostile TO
all that is Enthusiastically American
and democratic, and ceases 20 have any
claim TO the respect or the support or
the citizens whom it misrepresents.
Better abolish thousand boards OF
education than trample on the ele-
mentary right OF freedom Of eX-
preston and of candid criticism of
even such august personages as
Messrs. Maxwell and Churchill. II the
acceptance of a commission to teach in
the public schools, which are the prop
erty of all the people and not the pri-
vate appanage of the Board of Educa-
ton, implicitly involves the denial Of
fundamental civic rights and the sup
preston of self-respect and indi-
viduality, it is time that the situation
were changed by as drastic measures
as may be necessary. If anybody must
go it should be those who misuse their
temporary authority TO suppress their
critics instead of refuting them by
legitimate arguments and demonstra-
tons. JAMES +. MORTON, Jr.
New York, Nov. u, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
WOman's Place IL Where the Heart Is

Sir: Answering Miss Rodmans letter, | should
like to this game. Don't you think, however,
that the rules and object Of the game interpreted
incorrectly? The rules strictly according to
FAIR PLAY and the object of the game is to make
the who marry these teachers support them,
instead of the city supporting them. These teacher
mothers overlook the fact that twenty twenty Five
years hence perhaps, their own children whom they
have just brought into the world will probably, at
that time, be striving for position teacher, and
then will hear plaintive call TO the city for the
expulsion of women teachers who have men to sup
port them, but who think of the long green
than they do Of taking PROPER care of their chill
dren.
In regard to the editors note. Yes. experience has
children and experience TAKES CARE Of them; is
near them all the time That's where these teacher
mothers should be-home The mother is the only
person who take proper of her own child
If, however, they should lose their husbands, then
it is time for them to look to the city for support
A. 5. HENRY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
THE CASE OF MISS RODMAN
Wounded Vanity Versus the Right Of
Free Speech.

To the. Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial comment on the
suspension of Miss Henrietta Rodman
by the Board of Education errs on the
side of excessive restraint. IL had
been fondly supposed that lese majestic
laws were confined to certain of the
more 'autocratic lands, which our
freer country had no inclination to
initiate in that particular; but appar-
emily Messrs. Maxwell and Churchill
are of a different opinion, and regard
their wounded vanity as more vital
matter than the faithful and compe-
tent discharge OF duty.
The principle OF free speech lies at
the foundation of all our democratic
institutions and is "a most essential
element in the very structure of our
society. II the New York Board of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
NEED OF CLOTHES FOR BELcNS
How the Urgent Demand Can d ="
by Gifts.

To the Editor Of The Tribune. -,
Sir: The need Of the Belgian :.
ugees for clothing Of every ees' 4,
ton is hardly conceivable. WIZ -
approach Of winter millions WIZ
fer from cold unless relieved. ..r
IL is probable at this time tnA ..a,J
Americans have given all the ~
they can afford, but there mVs. Id
many who have used clothins h,
they can spare. Every such sl''.,s' al
either men, women or children " ..rs
age or size is urgently needed " ~
unfortunate Belgian whom . - .sls
war has beggared and driven INV. s,i
| have Just returned from Eufyy 10
have made arrangements ior s ~
tribution of such donations. ano"fs, ~.
refugees through the beis'A
sulate. IA ne .
Will you not, therefore, siG sI's n
appealing TO the American '-,,.G
old clothes Of all kinds, in no y. ssli
how small quantities, pro,,''1.ur ,isls.
they are clean and whole q Nst
sent TO the Belgian Consulate, ma D
ison av.. New York City, OF w.vislh
Roslyn, Long Island. will ee Sa,,,rbs
ton. l. H. n. lHs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
WHY GERMANY ARMED
After Allies Are Crushed Peace WI
Reign, IL Is Predicted.
10 the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In Sundays paper you printed
a letter by Mr.. Shadwell, ALLIES to
Free German Serfs.' In a way prot,
ably he is right; il was on account o.
the allies" that Germany had to max
military preparations. and after th.a
Allies are whipped there1l be no men
need for "militarism." He forgets thsi
there are in Germany over sixty.sw
millions Of people on less ground thar
we have in our State OF Texas. Ter
Of us Americans have any idea ho'
small Germany really is. II you CT
= slice as large as all our New Eng
land States put together of OF leIr
you will still have a larger area thai
Germany.
Germany was struggling against e.
lossal powers on every side. lmaCn
that instead Of Canada we had Russo
on one side of US with practically /.
Asia az her beck and call, with ml!Iicn
and millions of human material for "
army; that instead of Mexico we %.
the nigh strung French people tnr.
ing for revenge, with a standing arl
larger than that OF Germany, spena'i
more money for its militarisp SO
pouring millions Of dollars yearly 70"
the Golfers of Russia 20 help II o"
against US, and let US further wv
pose that where Bermuda is situs!"
we had England with 4 navy four uss
as strong as that OF Germany WE
would we do, as patriotic Americas
Why, we would do exactly what "
Germans did. We would arm and Or.
so as to be prepared for the s,
struggle which we knew was COMM
as the three powers we're sllied ."
were preparing 10 crush US. ,J
But as soon as the Allies are eius.'.
and no sooner, will Germany De nv
shake off "militarism." When ~
time comes the Kaiser will Join n'..
with our President and force vac
naming powers TO d!ssrm' ana ""
have universal peace. ,,,c.y
New York, Nov. 10. 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
WHAT Mr.. LOWELL SAYS
The President of Harvard Explains His
View of Two-Year College Course.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: | see that | am quoted in your
paper as in favor of shortening the
college course to two years, and there
fore | will ask you TO correct this. In
discussing the economy of time in
education" I expressed the opinion |
have long held that a two years
course in college, preceding the pro-
fcssional studies in medicine or law,
Is much better than no college course
at all, and probably as much as can
be expected of most young men. The
state universities have recognized this
fact by adopting the plan of the COM
biaed degree. But | believe that four
years of college is far better for those
who can give the time, and it is these
men who will come to the great en-
lowed colleges.
A. LAWRENCE LOWELL.
Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass,
Nov. Il, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
Mr.. Wilson Swallowed What His Ad-
mirer Couldn't.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Under date of November Mn.
butcher writes you as follows:
IL know that there are thousands of
Democrats that feel the same as do
and are stronger than ever in their
support OF Mr.. Wilson, but could not
swallow the state tickets put up this
year"
Why did he not add. land strongly
Endorsed by Mr.. Wilson?
DAWSON BROWN.
West New Brighton, \. Y, Nov. II,
1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
The Coming ToOver
Robert Louis Stevenson: Born Nov. l3, 1850

And down the red-hot valley, 10!
A little frosty Eskimo
Cooked his shining eye and said
when was sick and lay sbed,
A wooden spade they gave to me-
! called the little pool sea.
4 child should always say what's true,
AS prudent sailors have to do
In winter get up at night
When my mamma puts out the light
This world is so full of a number of things,
OF speckled eggs the birdie sings.
Every night my prayers | say,
And should like so much TO play.
ANNE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
A Mistaken Report Of Foot and Mouth
Disease.
: of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Your issue of November 8, re-
porting the discovery of the foot and
mouth disease at the dairy farm OF
Theodore Weber, North Bergen, N. j.,
also says:
THE cattle were brought over from
New York on the 42d st. ferry by
Louis Heilbrun, a dealer, two weeks
ago"
In justice to me, request a retrac-
ton Of this statement in your columns
for the reason that have not driven
any drove of cattle over the 42d st.
ferry; that MIR. Theodore Weber re
ceived one COW from me as long az
six weeks ago, which had been duly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
THE PEOPLES COLUMN
An Open Forum for
Public Debate.

tested by DR.. f. ODay, of Saugerties.
n. Y, and the certificate is now on file
with the New York Board of Health.
Furthermore, at the request of Mr..
Theodore Weber, called at his place
to buy some fat cattle for Strengthening
and found the trouble complained of
and Immediately requested the SER
wees of a veterinarian, who in turn
reported the matter duly to the proper
authorities. LOUIS HEILBRUN.
New York. Nov. 10. 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
One Day-Spoiler to Another.

"You know the City Hall and the County Court
House; how can you tell the difference between each
building?'
"Well, between you, | and the amp-post, the diff
ference don't exist to the naked eye"
But how you judge them apart?"
"Wel, firstly, the former is opposite from the lat
ter And it is different to it in this way, that it has
a clock atop IT,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
Do you know? John PurrOy
Mitchell does not read The Con-
ming Tower.
WYE LA VIVIENNE!

Said Vivienne on the Peloponnesus,
That man is as black as the ace of CrGsus!"
"Be careful, Vivienne!" her father warns,
You're barking up the wrong bull by the horns !"
SINDBAD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
VERBAL AFFINITIES.

Galsworthy-To SAVIOUR; begins sentences with
land" and but"
Conrad-Ends IS
Hichens-ViOet, indigo, blue, green yellow, orange
and red especially red.
De Morgan Ending sentences with proposition
is the fondest thing he is Of
Carlyle-Refuses most" in superlatives Of
his curiousest tricks.
Stevenson-Horrifc.
W. j. Locke has the largest vocabulary of them all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

ALBERT, THE BELGIAN.
l am no worshipper Of kings
Amounted to the crown;
But there is one my Tyre sings
Whatever fates may frowu.
lie reaches TO the manliness
OF kings we sing OF old
This king with kingdom in distress
Who fights with ardor bold.
He is a man with talents rare
Whose veins are red with blood.
He is a man who fights to dare
The strong invaders flood.
So, here is an American
Who pins upon the breast
OF Albert king, the Belgian,
Blue-ribbon prize the best
a. HORACE SEYMOUR KELI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

And we should love to tell you of Johnny
Evers's favorte words; but, though you may doubt
it, there things we won't print.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

As NJ of f., she teaches English, another theme
we are IMMERSED in a marriage-bel II the
style of her contribution be any tip-of-and it is
guess is that she is darned good teacher.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

We know as little hedge-fen about handling
news-story but if we were cty-editing we should
tell the reporter TO mention what Miss Rodman, q
teacher in the Wadleigh High School, teaches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

Owned and published daily by The Tribune Association
a New York corporation. ogden Nj Reid, President -
and Treasurer Address tribune
BUILDING No. i5& Nassau st.. New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

Vivienne, Marjorie thinks wrote the labels for tn,
pepper boxes of Brooklyn firm. Quality" they
aver, "is the best policy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

An advertiser in the Norwich, Conn, Bulletin
wants good, sound driving horse; fearless OF
nothing" Irregardless of price?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

We know how could discover whether Eleanor
Haowell Abbott mets toward word more than
another; but something tells us we shall never know
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
on THE OTHER HANDS

Commercial frankness in Schenectady: "Our Great
Money Saving Sale. Beware of Other Fictitious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

The antipathy of George Randolph Chester t.
"said" is k. His characters never-note tn,
quotes, please-"say" thing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

Our thanks to yesterdays newspapers that spoke
Of Miss Rodman's letter having been written to
"a newspaper" Also TO the morning newspaper that
said II had appeared i'm ca morning newspaper.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
ENTERED FOR THE ANn.cLIMAx CUP.
ne Bennington (ytJ Banner.

From the Bennington Ct.) Bannerl
G. l. Harbour Harry yesterday
York FOR a few deep fishing attending
grand opera.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13
ALRERT. THE RELGIAN-

Mrs. Wharton, according to Katharine, likes
Vaguely"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

The Tribune uses It's 10 insure The trust
worhiness advertisement st prints ana 20 "Vo'o
the publication Of advertisements containing misleading
statements claims.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

The Mayor said that he had not read the letter.
From last eyeninr's naners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

She was riding downtown last night, South
Ferry subway express. Carmine the lips of her,
and 10! the hues of her shoes many.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

1t is spreading, usthought, the foot-and-mout
disease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

Entered a. tire Postofoe New York a. Second CLASS
Mail Matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

SUBSCRIPTION RArEs-sy Mail. Postage Paid outside
Nav cY1rs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-13

r. =. A.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-08
Husking with Gasoline.

An Ohio man has invented a me-
chanical corn husker. The device
runs with a gasoline engine. Its pos
SCISSOR. who, presumably, Is at the
same time possessor of shock of
corn, hauls the machine beside the
shock. turns on the sparker-if that's
fine way a gasoline motor is started
and the shucker begins to shuck. The
cleaned ears are elevated to a wagon
standing near, and the s. alks stripped
of corn are deposited elsewhere. 1t
all works very nicely, according to
the prospectus.
Clearly, this inventor has no ro-
nance about him. He may be an In
ventive genius, but he never attend
ed a husking bee. What is to be-
come of the chief social diversion of
rural communities? Surely, me-
chanical husker can never be invent
ed with acumen enough to distinguish
a red ear when one turns up and to
appreciate the privilege that goes
with It The patented husker can
never hope for popularity among
those whose work 1t is Intended to
alleviate--that Is. if the conventional
view of husking is accepted.
AS a matter of unpoetic truth.
huskir1g is about the most disagree
able of farm chores. 1t comes when
the weather is cold, calling for gloves
which the nature of the occupation
forbids. and unless one be hardened
against all physical discomforts one
hour of huskipg by hand means sixty
full minutes of torture. The joyous
husking bee is largely a myth. The
mechanical husker ought to be god
send. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-08
STATE SOCIETY
HOLDS BANQUET
At WASHINGTON
New Jersey Folk, Including
Many Officials, Gather.
HamiII as POSTMASTER.
cFrom a star Correspondence

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Men and
women from New Jersey who are
part of the official business life Of
banquet last night in Rauscher's Hail.
the most exclusive banquet place of
the District of Columbia. The Jer-
seymen, and women, too, are men,
bers of the New Jersey State Society
of Washington. Almost every State
in the Union has its State society
here, some of them having been iP
existence for many years, but 1t was
not until the early part of the present
year that the New Jersey society
came into being.
Those who profess to know declare
that there are more than 1900 native
sons Of New Jersey who make their
homes, permanent and temporary, in
the District of Columbia. Most of
them, of course, are holding down
jobs in the different departments, and
some are here as lawyers, newspaper
men, physicians and in other bust
ness and professional capacities.
The New Jersey State Society has
a membership of several hundred, and
since its inception, last spring, has
grown rapidly. The members are
banded together mainly for social
intercourse, and have had a number
of social gatherings during the sum-
mer. The banquet held last night
was the first big social event at
tempted, and the members are highly
gratified by the result.
Two Hundred Guests.
Congressman James A. Hamill was
postmaster at the New Jersey
event. Among the 200 guests of
honor were Senator MARITIME, Judge
Walter l. Mccoy, Congressman Allan
B. Walsh and Joseph e. Ralph, the
head of the Bureau of Engraving.
Mr. Ralph has in his big department
many men from New Jersey, and
they have an idolatrous affection for
him and, while he is not Jersey
man, they insisted upon his being
their guest for the night.
The speeches were limited to ten
minutes each, and they were mar
wells of brevity and wit. Senator
MARITIME spoke. and as his topic was,
New Jersey" those who have ever
heard the fiowery senator can mag
inc how he revelled in adjectives and
never once mentioned applejack.
Judge Mccoy took for his topic the
dlllIQQG VI (OIlSItS5 lON oil u IilC LIS
trict of Columbia and suggested that
the Jerseymen in Washington APP
preach Congress for benefits for the
district that they make their appeals
for the humans in the district, that
heretofore, the appeals had been
largely made for the benefit Of the
purses of spectators.
There was a lot of enthusiasm over
the success of this, the first big so
cial affair, and the promise was held
forth that from now on the New
Jersey society will take prominent
part in the affairs, social and civic,
of the District of Columbia.
The officers of the New Jersey So
ciety are, John j. Keenan,, president;
G.. D. Gamble, first e-president;
Miss Mary Kennedy, second vice
president; E. j. Ayers, third vice.
president; M. F. Lutz, secretary; M.
]. Heating, treasurer; Miss Annie b.
Coons, historian; William ]. NfoKier-
nan and Joseph p. -O'Lone, trustees.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-08
Rockefeller Fund Has
$l03,24l,27l in Treasury

NEW YORK, Dec S.-A statement
of the finances of the Rockefeller
Foundation was given out last night
at the offices of the foundation here.
The funds of the foundation, all of
which were contributed by John d.
Rockefeller, consist of securities, the
market value of which at the time
they were donated was $1O0,O00,00O.
The present book value of these Sc
curities is given as $103,241,2 n. The
income of the foundation to date has
been approximately SIS. 100000; it's ap-
preparations about $6,500,000
A list of the funds which Mr.. Rock
efeller gave to the foundation shows
that they embrace bonds, notes and
stocks of 147 companies. The net
profits on securities sold and re-
deemed have been $319,73S. The un-
expended income is given as S2.92l 5S7
and the cash on hand at $6s9,545 The
total funds of the foundation on De-
cember 1 are given as $10S,9S0,S17.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-08
Says Plants Get Nervous
and Cold, Just Like Men

!. NEW YORK. Dec s.-That plants
are afflicted with all of the nervous
ailments peculiar to man was an
uounced yesterday by DR.. Jagades
Chuder Bose, botanist of Presidency
college, Calcutta, India, in an address
TO the department of botany at Co
ldmbia University.
z DIR. Bose described q practically
frictionless needle which records the
response of plants to all kinds of
shocks. He said he had recorded the
effects of pressure, heat, cold and
drugs, and from his experiments he
concluded that plants have nervous
system comparable to the ~
nervous system. He had adopted the
machine. he said, to record the -
of death, and found there was a
violent racking in the plant similar
10 the muscular contraction preceding
death in human beings. He also
stated that plant cells continually
throb like animal cells.