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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07
WOMEN AND POLITICS
Would They Have the Time to -
Public Question:!

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: VIII you allow me litte I" ~
valuable space to reply TO certain -
ments made recently by gentleman "
Baltimore.
That the votes OF women vo1ia
better the existing political situation .
less oil women gave study. though y
time TO the issues arising IN each POW"
campaign"
This asserted lack OF time and oins-
OF understanding OF the issue 'h'~'
in each political campaign Is more
ing than real. for while II Is oc~
that the technical part OF lesis'su's
understood with difficulty by all ou'
trained experts, the ethical part %
with minimum OF time. recosh'''y
all. and a law that is useful Is oo''0
as easily by the woman As oy the
the structure OF the female mnd
adequate for the operation OF n'
cernment.
The physiological organizs''0n
women. il is claimed. acts as oisu.'
ing factor TO her active psruc'p""
politics. IL Is because OF her AeS" ~.
milton OF the great law Of the spe's
ton OF functions which dihere"u"
male from the female that she as"
cnfranchised. that she may he'P ''
industrial conditions BY the fain
new laws and seeing that they' VIZ
already existing laws. are enio'0''' al
will protect the industrial feDsie
from the grecdiness OF manu. ~.
and employers. so that this ne"" III
wage worker" IN the cAefese
maternal functions will not uah''
her offspring the heritage OF 10" -
and physical vitality the cons'
of the toll which her mind ana 49, 49,,
paid TO Industrial selhshness. TOW
child OF It's God given right I" -
ment Of the state and its osn haps
TO be born with a sound nina F"
full body. .. "a
II is also said THAT the qusilu.. ~
are most respected ami reNe'eo !. "A
minded men are unaiteraoiy ~ ~
the prccepts and the aims OF
Gates OF equal franchise people ~
Abraham Lincoln SAID 'hS' :. ,ssf
share the privileges Of the NJ
who assist in bearing IT. o''u'"
means excluding wo@@n. ,yf
SOPHIE a. NiLs.e
vice-chairman lIerkimer Brsnea
Political Union.
HerAlmsr. y. L.. jan 20 -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07
The Amazing Automobile.

Between the dazzling show at the Grand Central
Palace and Mr.. Henry Ford scattering slOO0OOOO
among his employees. ii is an absorbing week for the
automobile enthusiast which is to say. every
American
Both events stir the Imagination and both are
meposts in the advance of the automobile to we'll
nigh universal use. Mr. Ford needed introduce
ton the American people. lie has for some years
been doing things in the large way that we are
glad to call American. His present gift to his
employees. involving well the institution of 81
day minimum wage and an eight-hour working
day. is the creates. profit haring plan ever al
tempted in any industry Only great Imagination
could have dreamed it-as only great imagination
could have created the colossal and marvellouslv
efficient business whence come the profits to be
shared
The same spirit IF Standardization and efficiency
is one chief impression at the Palace show There
has been marked decrease in chassis models this
year. the economy Of concentration and large pro
duction being now trusm of the trade The
equipment has been much enriched Yet the average
price has been cut from S2JOS 10 S23i7. according
10 Automobile. So too. a considerable decrea 20
In cylinder bore marks an end Of the extmvagantly
large motor and movement toward economy III
upkeep. The quarrel Of the six and the four is vet
10 be fought out. Otherwise. the industry may be
said to have reached very definite conclusions and
something very close TO final perfection.
To the casual observer far and away the most
striking change is that IN the body designs. The
old Idea OF boxed engine pulling surrey is gone
for all time The transition is still hardly complete
The benzine buggy dies hard. But the streamline
bodies show what is to come Plainly. the automo-
bile of the future 10 he lean and >long and
graceful as yachtas allurng To the eye ms il Is
reliable and cheap.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07
THE NEW AMERICANS"
Professor Ross Il Supported in His
Argument.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir Mr.. Herman Bernstein's criticisms
OF the views OF Professor Ross on the new
immigration will have small weight with
the general public.
There Is no objection TO the class OF
peaceful. industrious immigrants who are
interested in Tolstoy, lbsen and Maeter-
llnck But there is a strong objection to
that class Of immigrants which includes
so large j proportion OF black handlers.
assassns ravishers incendlarics and
horse prisoners. While some may claim
that the new immigrants are OF su-
pcrior class. there are others who believe
that they include a large proportion of
criminals. who are not only more des-
pcgatc. but also meaner more des licable
than the immigrant criminals OF nifty
years ago Among these are the class VINO
do not hesitate ~ murder poor women Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

criminal rur.hosos If Baltimore & Ohio stock and
Of the Southern Pacific stock subsequently ""'
with the Pennsylvania for Baltimore '"''' Wv
distribution of assets now propoSe" c"' s
Mon Pacific bonded in excess OF It's "ee"'
transaction works out thus; me 'o"" " ''
bonds are concerned. borrowed m"ue! " P'' "
IFS stockholders which was heitner he'eS'"'' ~
good finance
"Unscrambling" il. however dimcun "o'o
aud there are as yet no standard recipes '"' IT,
broad aspect of the "melon cu'''ns = '
MON Pacific has seen the Iight ana j. NV" aus"
to reduce its overextended investments )"
railroad properties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07
THE SUFFRAGE BREAK
The State Committee Explains the Pros
pect of Peace with the w. P. U.

10 the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Please grant the courtesy OF space
to correct any erroneous impression that
may have been caused by an article headed
Suffrage Break May BE Mended, when
auneared i'm your issue Of this morning
The Empire state Campaign committee
about December 20 sent out the following
statement:
At the request Of the presidents OF All
the suffrage organizations OF New ioIh
State conferences were held last spIlho
10 discuss the formation of commlttee
Ia conduct the campaign i'm behalf of the
woman suffrage amendment now pending
in the state. -,
such p fusion OF forces was Endorsed by
the annual convention of the New YORK
state Woman Suffrage Association, he,a
i'm Binghamton OH October 10 to To- Al
this same convention. i'm order TO enect
"A more perfect organization, the metnod
of dividing the state into campaign as
trcts. with chairman for each district
was discussed and approved.
At meeting of the presidents OF all me
New York organizations, held on OCTOBER
~ the campaign committee was dehnltely
formed and Mrs Carrie Chapman Gait
was elected its chairman. (See footnote')
The organization Of such campaign
ganization of any of its component asso-
Citations. IL has been no part or us plan
to disintegrate any existing society or 10
weaken the allegiance of any of It's mem
bers or to hamper the work or any indl-
vidual society.
Footnote The Womens Political Union
was represented at the preliminary con-
ferences and at this meeting. lt suDse-
auently withdrew, abandoning the poicy
OF cooperation.
letter was received fom the Women
Political Union last Saturday, signed by
Mrs. Batch and the members OF her
hoard. quoting the last paragraph or the
above statement and saying If that were
so all differences between the Women
Political Union and the Empire State
Campaign Committee were removed.
our committee met to consider this
letter. taking il as an indication that the
Women's Political Union was ready for
a conference on the subject OF re-entering
the committee, and letter was sent TO
its board saying that five members Of our
committee would be glad TO confer with
five members OF its board on a certain
date. HELEN {. MANsf lEl'D'
Member Of the Empire state Campaign
Committee.
New York. Jan. 8. 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07
The Union Pacifc's "MeIon Cutting.

The distribution 10y the UnioL Pacific Railroad of
its holdings of Baltimore Ohio stock will be called
in the slang of Wall Street melon cutting. 1t is
tlat in technical sense only Taking money out Of
Que of his pockets and putting il into another does
not make man richer. The Union Pacific common
stock holders will simply be asked TO collect from
now on their dividends on Baltimore 4 Ohio stock
rs individuals instead of receiving them through
the corporations treasury. The value of the hold
incs distributed will inevitably he charged off the
value of the Union Pacific property and its earnings
will be correspondngly reduced. The directors Of
the company recognize this by suggesting reduc-
lion in Union Pacific dividends from 10 per cent TO
per cent.
Instead of treating the transaction piece of
magic whereby they going to he enabled to eat
their cake as well as keep IT, the sensible part of In
public will regard il rather another pleasing
manifestation of the readiness of the railroads to
disencumber themselves OF inappropriate invest
ments made in the financial excitement of few
wears ago The great vice Of the railroad finance of
the last decade was its speculative tendency. Many
purchases OF stocks OF other railroads disregarded
the spirit II not the letter Of the laws regulating
interstate commerce and the great task of various
directories recently has been either voluntarily or
uudcr instructions from the courts TO gel rid OF un-
wise communities of interest" The Union Pacific,
from the pubc's point of view. will do good thing
in disposng of its Baltimore & Ohio holdings II
has thus wiped out in part a speculative account
which never should have been opened.
From the point Of view of railroad finance the
whole transaction is still open to question. In 80
far as bonds were issued to raise the money for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07
THE PEOPLES COLUMN

generation" signifying low natures and
vulgar fascination? And are husbands
and wives so limited i'm their time and
OCCUPATIONS or so utterly il-bred that
they must needs 1aunt their mutual re-
gard before all eyes in a public or private
ballroom? No. dancing for the sake oi
dancing is the answer. and those OUTSIDE
OF this ken will have TO come IN Tor
partial share Of the brunt OF the RABBI
harshness. Everything must be begun
once and criticised before IT may be con-
doned. and the new dancing is approach
ing somehow good AS quickly as the
doubling ones will let il. Rabbi Wise
would do we'll TO look further in his brlet
excursions into the Land of Frivol
MURIEL MURRAY.
New York, Jan. 3, 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

II rcccirc double AdUantagc from me Letters u
mp correspondents: frSf. as meg ShcW me ~hich
Of my Papers arc mist dcccptabie 10 them; and IN
nc ncrt PIacc, as men furnish me WW Materials
for ncW SpccVlations Sometimes mdccd do not
make | Sc of Inc letter il scU bit form The HINTS
of il into Plans Of my OWH IurcHtion; sometimes !
take TIC Libcrfy TO change the Language or Thoughf
into my orn Way ~ speaking and thinking. AMI al
IraVs or il can be donc lrHhout PrcjudicC to me
sense, omit me mdny Compliments aHd AppiaUSCs
Irhicb are usudIiB bcstoWCd upon me-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07
The Coming 7ower
NO OFFENCE. SIR.

TO the Editor of The Tribune. Sir:
Years worked on An evening paper,
Daily banging my dulcimer.
Singing the role of the journal layer.
Every morning or ever nine
Changed its knell from the ST. Paul Heepie'
was tanning the Spark Divine
TO coax into flame for the eager people.
And at night when might have been
Reading my Meredith. James or Hardy,
| would he worrying, wakeiul. in
Fear Of arising the morrow tardy
Years and yearS-and as | look back
Over the nights when starved for slumber'
when. as chronic insomnia,
Cattle | counted-an endless number
Back on days when rose at six,
Feeling awcared, weak and sloppy,
Anxious until had several sticks
Written of readable,@ zppy@ copy.
Then when think OF those dreadful days,
Mornings hurried and wild and stormy,
Through me courses a song of praise,
Gratitude whemS me and SurgeS DER me.
Take my thankfulneSS. warm and deep,
Sir. at your shrine burn this taper:
have found it cinch TO sleep
Since I've come to your well-known paper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

We don't know Mr. Ford. nor i there among our
varied wishes the desire 10 have an automobile OF
any make But we violate nary confidence when we
say that Mr.. Ford is our notion of fairy prince,
and that If there we're a lot OF other business men
like him. maybe business would be better. Not that
We know anything about such matters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

At the dinner of the Inventors League of the
'nited States. Inc. Monday evening, one Of the
speakers said after ALL to whom should the public
give thanks for the low cost Of living il not To inc
inventors: TO the inventors then, thanks. lhcl
invented steam without which there would be 10
railroad rate scandals: they invented devices for
applying electricity without which there would be
no complaints against the cost of telephone tolls :;
and they contrvel the printingpress. without which
even YOU beloved would be cent richer this fair
and warmer morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07
The Complete Letter Writer.

CReceived by the editor OF a ". magazine
Dear-sir am sending inquiry letter to you i
have story which composed my self and would
like very mush be connected with YOU and If you
interested in my story why. Just write me by return
mail and lets il make a trade and further
ns;ructions and nfermatons will he give its at
tractive love love story and will be quick sale when
put on market. please at early date.
Trucy yours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

I've been studying up colophons.' write,
Arthur Guiterman. The colophon. YOU know. was
originally paragraph at the end OF IA manuscript
in which the ancient scribe badc farewell to his
task and his reader. In your case. for example
the colcphon would he the last line Of the col. o.
fun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

The radicalism Of Prexy -emeritus Eliot surprises
us not at all. You may remcmber-and even II YOU
do you are about tn he told again-that he is the
sulphte who. being asked to join the American
Academy Of Arts and Letters said that he belonged
to too many clubs ii was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

why Suffrage Isn't Universal: Mrs W. L. Holmes
commissary general of the suffhikers, suddenly
membered that she had left home without having
paid her cook. The suffs granted Mrs Holmes
special dspensaton and allowed her 10 80 home
10 pay her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

There is news about the Begun of Bhopal. and
fea ring an avalanche Of lyric contributions the
allurng and aiterative theme we. for one. refuse
to tell you what ii is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

On the Of To-day appears the announce
ment that ii is The Necessary Woman's Magazine
As though there could be such thing as-well, end
the paragraph yOW way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07
YES.

Sir: Has some one suggested To you that ladies
who dance the tango might be referred to as tan
gcrines--or won't Tie Tribune stand for yellow jour
nalism: IRENE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07
No ROUGH EDGES.

From West ll6th street sundry's circuarI
good work is the favor you should do your
friends by recommending to them that they also
can have the advantages OF fine work, for which
We thank YOU in advance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

Showing the excerpt being quoted from "'lhe
Spectator" Of January 10. 17l2-how slightly coyum
conducting has altered in two centuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

Il have known boys of ~ writes Philadelphia
Public Ledger reader. TO like immensely books like
Kingsleys Cloister and the Hearth Oh dear
yes. And how they love Charles Reades "fIypata" .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

1t is the Duchess Of Norfolk whom the tang,
bores to tears. Pronounced tears
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

WHEN MUSIC HEAVENLY MAID, WAS FROZE, THE
DANCING POEM TURNED TO PROSE.
From The ~. y Trbunc1
The weather being s bad last week Friday night tho
music dancing party did and only few
came, 81 postponed indefinitely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

60. he had appeared in both dramatic and English
pays-Morning Telegraph
Not knocking Pinero. Shaw. Barker and meaning
rre- 10 the Est of W. Shakespeare, dec d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

Talk il chesp-at least. cheaper than it was--sincs
the telephone company climbed down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

Why not make complete job Of II and give the
Conirole.shp Of the Currency 10 the Williams
Brothers?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

As, for instance. lhisi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

/. l.. 4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07
:Arlp l)crk Vrihnnf.

WEDNESDAY. JANUARY !, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-07

cor any Other adjective that scans.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03
Special Order DreSsmakimq
Department

The following exceptional prices are
quoted for Dresses made to order:
Afternoon and Evening Dresses
of taffeta, r1Noire, crepe de chime or
crepe meteor at $1,000
Yachting or Seasnore Dresses
of Sfantung silk pongee, fancy wash.
able silk or fine cotton fabrics,
at $500
Models and materials shown ON the
Third Floor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03
MASTER COLLINS NOW LAIMBEER
Mother Gets Court Order 10 Cha nre
sons Name.

Mrs. Nathalie Schenck Laimbeer, who
divorced Capt Charles Glen Collins, a
retired British army officer in 1907 and
married William Laimbeer. the broker
who was killed in an automobile accident
with s. Osgood Pell last summer, got per-
mission yesterday from Supreme Court
Justice Davis to change the name Of her
son, George Fessenden Collins, to George
Morgan Laimbeer. Ths hoy Al 2 years old.
Ms. Laimbe~r sai1 Phc divorced Capt.
Collins owing TO his misconduct and that
on October 80, 1909. she married Mr..
Laimbeer, by whom she mas had two chill
dren. Mrs, Lai'nbeer said that she de-
sires all her children to bear the same
name and that the name Collins Is oh
jectionabe to her because the boys
father has never contributed to his sup
V0rt. had no regular place OF residence
and IL now IN Baltimore, where he WAS
acquitted on "A charge OF getting money
under false pretences. lie In now facing
trial here as the result OF a check trans
action
Mrs. I.almbecr said that her late hus-
hand was man OF excellent character
and she wants her first husbands son
10 bear HE name.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03
A Sale of
Mahogany Art Furniture

to be held i'm the Department for Art
Objects and Bric-a-brac, will CONN
prise the following:
Serving Trays, i'm various styles of
inlay at $500
Muffin Stands
Plain, $500 With inlay, $3.50
Tip Tables, 22-inch size. at 7.25
Tea Wagons, inlaid at 1900
Martina Washington Sewing Tables,
with inlay at 1900
Nestled Tables consisting of set of
four tables at 1900
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03
A Special Purchase of
IL, OOOYards of Fine Scrims
for Summer Curtains

Tor summer curtains
will be placed ON sale at the remark
ably low prices of
l8c. & 24c.. per yard
This offering consists of Mercerized,
Striped and Blocked Scrirrs, 50
inches wide, made of two-ply, fine
spun yarns, i'm white. ivory and
ecru, and will afford very unusual
opportunity for purchasing dainty
Curtain Fabrics at
about one-half the regular prices.
These Scrims may, If desired, be
purchased by the piece. The pieces
measure from 40 to 43 yards i'm
length.
Mail and Telephone Orders will
receive prompt attention.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03

Sale of Household Linens Blankets, COmfortables,
Bedspreads, Muslin Sheets and Pillow Cases
Floor T0.MORR0W
M0NDAN and TUESDAY. will offer special Inducements
Damask quality $40 235 AS
Dinner Napkins So Is s. 500
Iernstitc1ed Linen Sheets
Sd. SO $50 5000 ZOO
estched Linen Pillow Cases. pair 95c. Sll5 LIS l40
Linen Huckabach Towels
S225, 2S5 325 FIen1sthed, So CO. $40 500
So SO & $40
AIS
S1.65 Woo-filed $3.50 s SIS
Satin-finish Bedpreads
$500 scaloped each S2.25
Muslin Sheets with plain hems each soe $780, 6s 72e to s5
l4c, l6c lGc. Els
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03
FOR MONDAY
A Very Special Sale of
Men's& WOmen's Hosiery

WNcUI S0 wv Ou1lCI1 uuOSgSVy
at decided concessions from usual
prices. will comprise the follow
ing seasonable assortment:
Wornen's Fine-quality Silk Hose. in
black, white and the leading colors,
per pair Sl.25
Women's Silk Hose, i'm black only,
per pair Csc.
Women's Silk Hose, i'm black or
white per pair 62c.
Mems Silk Half-hose, in black or
colors per pair Csc.
Mems Isle Thread Half-hose, In
black or colors,
per half-dozen pairs $l.5O
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03
Smart White Hats

Misses'amd Small Women =
Tailor.made Suits and
Afternoon and EVeming
Dresses
will be placed ON sale at the follcH-
ing extraordinarily reduced price
TaiIor-rmade Suits
at $500. 1000 s. Z5.Cv
Afternoon and Evening Dresses
at Sl4.5O & 1915
Special salespeople will. if desire-'
be detailed to accompany patrons N
tine stores various departments; O.
goods will be assembled for insrec-
ton i'm a private showroom.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03
u. AltntS1tt &Un.
Exceptional Values will be offered i'm
For TUESDAY,.

n Extraordinary Sale of Women's Summer Dresses
Coat Suits and Separate Skirts
comprising variety models the
fabrics These will be
offered I'm Department Third following
tive prices:
Dresses of white coored French linen at $50
Dresses white embroidered voe white ratineiped
at $3.50
SllSO
Chine
$500
White Brussels Net embroidery
$3.50
Mn Lace Dresses combined with embroidered $500
Cotton Coat Suits
OF white or colored eponge at $EIOO
Of white coored goine al 5000
Separate Cotton Skirts
of white ratine white the pocket $500
OF white fancy striped featuring the plated tun $50
white tunic 500
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03
5000 Yards of
Summer Dress Materials

in a large variety of attractive
shades appropriate for Spring and
Summer, will be placed ON sale at
the very low prices quoted.
Fancy Cotton Crepes, per yard 2lc.
Silk-and-cotton Tussah i'm jacquard
designs per yard 2Sc.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03
Also for TUESDAY,

Am Unusually Interesting Sale of
Women's Summer Bouses
has been presenting attractive modelled
daintiest marked extraordinarily prices
Batiste Blou in four charming white pink,
each Sl.65
with handkerchief
Linen Bouses, i'm white, Copenhagen each $500
Organdie Bouss with collar and cuffs of fine embroidery finished
with black 49,. '..~.:. $500
Brocaded Silk Crepe Buses gold blue; Be Bouses
blue White Baiste Bouses each$5OO
White Chiffon Rouses distinctive
ported $6.75
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-03
A Sale of Silk Paras0ls

at the special price of $3.50
will present an unusually attractive
selection which includes both novel
and regulation shapes; the new
colors and color combinations as
we'll as black-and-white effects; and
the tucked and shirred Parasols
that are now so much in vogue.
Also Mems and Women's TWilled
Silk Umbrellas
of excellent quality, with mission or
natural wood handles at $500