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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25
The "Svstem y WINS.

The civil service organizations are our m"9'''''
The Republican Assembly was AFRAID OF 'iie'' "''''
feared 10 give the Mayor. elected on the SAME
,ist with it. the power he needed to clean up '"'
Police Depart nlent.
nh .i,, 10 mot IN have Colonel Goethals as Ponce
commissioner The power OF the system " u"
shaken II not only controls the police force ou''
in alliance with civil service organizations ""''"
sock the same special privilege it enjoys 1t coh'ros
tho LEGISLATURE: for the Tammany Senate stoou
ready TO do by even more emphauc nn''o'i''
what the Republican Assembly did.
# is probably hopeless to look ever again to Al
banv for relief from the tyranny which corruption
has fastened upon the Cit. If the scandalous con-
dtions which District Attorney Whitman reVeaeu
in the Police Department together with the pros
pect Of obtaining for the city the services OF 'he
greatest public administrator this country mas ue'
welcomed in recent years. would not move the Legs
lature there is no ground for future hope IN 'ua'
quarter The Legislators will always count the
votes which the civil service organizations can
muster and invent excuses for wnking at the scan
dial of New Yorks impotence to control It's own
police.
The only hope is in the courts. They surely see
the evil that has resulted from their decisions tying
III hands Of police commissioners. Indeed, 1t IS
pajn that they had been aware of 1t for some
time for later decisions have not gone so far IN
upholding the policeman in the possession of his
vested right to his job as earlier ones did.
There Is dishearteningly large percentage OF
restorations of dismissed officers by the courts.
Sill. more STAY dismissed now than used to- and
there is manifest disposition on the part of judges
TO widen the discretion of the Police Commissioner
In exercising discipline.
With less technical spirit on the bench the head
Of the Police Department Will enjoy practically all
the authority which the Legislature at the bidding
OF the System" and its allies has Just refused t."
grant him. The reform of the police is bound up
like that of so many other things, with the reform
of the spirit and the procedure of the courts.
An aggressive commissioner, having the confidence
Of the public TO the extent Colonel Goethals would
have had It. could probably do much toward his own
freedom by thrusting the fulest degree of response
nility for the evil conditions in the police force
squarely upon the courts. He might dismiss with
out hesitation all whom he was convinced should be
dismissed and leave 1t to the courts to restore them
He would have TO be big man and brave man
TO do this and one whom the public trusted i'm
pllcity and upheld without question. Such man
fi,,l
him and persuade him to take the Job which by
general consent not too big for Colonel
Goethals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25
TIE YOUNG PERSON OF TO-DAY
Her Hardness of Heart to Some Remi-
niscent Reflections.

To the Editor Of Tie Tribune.
Sir: Would some observing reader or
your paper kindly give some light on the
young person of to-day? The girl with
the open. fearless but unresponsive eyes;
the open mouth. with sound but not
pretty teeth. fully exposed as IL smiling.
but not smiling; the Indifferent attention
to all subjects, with no indication that
they have penetrated the consciousness
In short. no reciprocity whatever This
describes two young women grated upon
my family and that Of my cousin. We
are at a loss TO understand why they will
not meet us half way.
Their interest is not TO be aroused.
Shown the little kits worn by their hus-
bands in the kindergarten age they
seemed annoyed, as if an intimate and
wholly private matter had been forced
upon them. The slightest interest shown
on our part IN the daily work or pleasure
Of these young women brings snub IN
dicating we are far from mlndng our own
business.
When We expressed surprise that GER
tain young bride had bought her rugs.
plate and furniture without her mothers
help or suggestion the two girls ex-
changed glances. and one Of them essayed
IL was pity a girl could not use her own
Judgment. In our day we had very de-
cided opinions upon what we wanted. but
we had an affectouate desire 10 share
everything with mother.
We, my cousin and I, feel snubbed a fter
every effort to win the confidence OF our
new relatives. who seem the product Of
another era. When the husbands are alb
sent these girls are sullen. ungracious and
silent When In tho privacy Of their
rooms their tongues run rapidly enough.
We do not know how 20 touch the vein
Of human interest Or f. there none?
The girls have had the advantage OF col
lese education.
TWO BACK NUMBERS.
Luzerne. Penn. March p, 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25
Politics and the Constitutional Convention

Senator Blauvets bill providing for the old cross
inthe.crce form Of ballot for the election Of dele
gates to the proposed constitutional convention is
Tammany EFFORT to make that gathering as par
tisan as possible. The bill should not be passed.
II is impossible of course 10 keep party politics
out Of the constitutional convention Such party
spirit should he minimized though, not emphasized.
This has abolished the party column ballot in
favor of the Massachusetts type for the election Of
It's officers. IL would be lamentable mstake>to go
back 10 the crossn thecircle ballot for the election
of the delegates revise the states organic law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

The newest supplant for the tower-conduchng
privilege is the Nassau Literary Magazine. or
Princeton AS Mr. Bernard Shaw says, writes
its editor 1T is dangerous to be funny unless one
is also disnifed and our whole aim in life is TO
keep out of all peril in 50 far as is consistent Win
that deeply humorous attitude which underhes our
reputed seriousness as college publication. We
grant permiss ion 10 the Nassau Literary Magazine
to run the column for day, bright, sunny tennis
ike day preferred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25
THE MAYOR AND THE EhCS'
Protest Is Made Against Any ine''''
in LIQUOR Traffic.
TO the Editor Of The TribuHe

To the Editor OF The Tribune ..i,.
Sir: I see by The Tribune tins n ., n.
that the Mayor approves ne" ~
icy" ..o,y
That's nothing He seemingly ~p s. j.
Of the illegal selling on sundays Wv !
door business and the grower o. o
have asked him three times by le'' '.,,.
use his power to stop the open Is ..,,s,
Of the laws by tie saloons in 'n'' p
but so Tar withou, result r,p'r
Since some in authority say ,le x5es
traffic will not obey the laws ln9'' 'nilg
il is licensed. then. boy all means
the laws for the lawbreskef tsl
III o'clock is too early to call ',. L
on the drinking and carousii'4' = hsr.
. o'clock. II We ind o'clock l' Cd TIE
ship on the hotels and saloons 80 &c
man-about-town make IT CIV, .,,,sss'
There is. however. a more % say
way. Give the people a cn'n'' ,l-s,tl
whether the lquor traffic has no' .
quite large enough PRIVILEGES ,rs
Is not the liberty u hovls io'
so,tcd license 20 do as 70 please vcss
'''''' JAMES Y. CHALMERS We ~
The church Of the Holy T'lh's'
York, March 3, 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25
When the Elevator Falls.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Regarding when the Elevator
Falls" may one ask II IL is not entirely
practicable 10 have all elevators fitted
with steel bars. arranged AZ such height
and distance as 10 allow all 20 swing to
safety IN the emergency OF the car
falling? 5. NJ. Ii.
New York, March 80. 1914. ,..- .>
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25
EXCHELSEAORl

From the Chelsea Mass Eecord.I
OF the latest additions the business enterprises
OF the city is large lunch cart which Saturday al
located the vacant lot at the corner OF
Broadway and Fourth SITS, easterly side The cart oc-
cupies conspicuous place and will doubt attract the
attention Of thousands OF people who pass through Che
daily the electric and will he delighted with
such marked evidence of the citys enterprise and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25
THE PEOPLES COLUMN

home still endures. although married
women control their own earnings ana IN
some states they even vote! Is it strange
that even the pillars of society remain
cold 10 this note Of warning?
FEMINIST.
New York. March q, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

Eavesdropped near all-night lunch wagon on
upper Broadway:
"Lcmme see that Tribune will yOu?"
"Sure. Dyevcr read it,
Yeah | like them Briggs cartoons
ME too. Still, when YOU get right down to it,
there amt much intrust around here in them
Brooklyn papers"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

employment, not as charity, crust thrown 10 tue
hungry. but as a plain governmental duty can We
lay claim to courage and honesty Mr.. Mltche'
plan goes this full length and deserves the support
Of every far-mnded citizen. To our mind' us pas
sage is of vastly more moment to the peace OF 'ne
community than the beating up Of any number Oh
rioters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

To the Editor ~ The Tribune.
Sir: wish % protest against 's'''
which appeared in the Sunday Ii'O--'
from a canny Scot. who asked 'hs q'''
ton. "Who are the Irlsh?' II J ''-.,
get my fingers on his nose "ou.' 20
him 70 any library In this c'y ana -,
him any number Of histories and og ,.
in which the irish figure gioriousy' ~" n,
cares a darn whether his ancestors
the foundation OF Manhattan or nO''
Douglas needs good shaping on 7.
wrist. The Scotch never licked the Nn
anyway File on such a man. \
Newark. y. j.. March 3. 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25
To the Edltor d The TrIbune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir That blaming. blasting scolcnnah'
J. Douglas MacRohnnay. says tns' w
Irish figure only IN political hl''"''
Now. julius Cesar thought 50 mueh %
the fighting powers OF the Irish iaa' ~
gave them a place IN history oyerlooAh'
mind you. Mr. j. Douglas the So
wearing Scotch. Caesar said that the i'''
were the greatest fighters he ever e. =,
countered and the only people fe o0-''
not subdue. Hurrah for the lrlsn.
K.M5.
Newark, y. j.. March .. 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

Old Jack Reed Is down In Mexico and is doing
zippy work for the Metropolitan Magazine.
though say shouldn't Jack sQuandered
few days last year in the Paterson jail after
which ANYTHING seems easy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

But it is older than that. What do mean
older? Well. from Julius Cesar:
SECOND COMMoYER: Nay beseech you, sir, he
not out with me; yet if you he out. sir can mend
YOU.
M,RUILUs: What mean'st thou by that: Mend
me- thou saucy fellow?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

The feminist movement has affected even the
translators Of Greek tragedy" writes Medea Of
Euripdes. This is evidently by one who loves not
the militants:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25
The Coming Tower
The Tango Girls Mother Goose

Hesitate. hesitate dancing man,
cts have another as soon as we cam
One-step and tango till quarter past three,
And teach the maxiXe TO my mother and me.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

Yet If a cosmic vheeze had come in that batch
We should have had to use It, As it is, we got TIVE
Is out Of II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

Boon 10 contribs-nOt only l.
But other Tower toilers cry
Without your aid what could We do?
And what were parody wanting you:
ANNE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

Although by Nature formed
Without a genius apt for virtuous deeds
We women are in mschiefs most expert"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

Mr. Asqutl is known in Ulster as the payucboy
NJ the Eastern World
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

There is the wachful waiting a colyumist does
too. II is done, rule AT about II o'clock at
night Waiting watchfully, for some inspired CON
tributon. Often watching in vain as now
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

One, two: dance as | do.
Three, four; drop to the floor.
Five, SIX: the new maXlXe.
Seven, eight; its getting late.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

We'll. 1t Home Rule that won't " h. w.
T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25
Wherein HazardviIIe Is Highly Spoken Or

RI A. NJ, in the Thompsonvile Conn Press.l
som. one has misrepresented
our village nice and clean
It's just good
Ne any you have
have three nice brick Churches,
pride OF our little town.
Put YOU should see the people.
That come from all around
They com. from all directions,
Until they find their own.
Then there others
Who feel inclined 10
our Pastors arc tho best
anywher. D..
They preach 10 a sermon.
That holds US all SPELL bound
our teachers they are splendid
Competent one and all
Leave II 10 Superintendent,
He makes them all a call
really know vh, 70 say
About our playground there
For I'm rs Just . one
As you'll find anywhere.
Then there is our oncer
with his uniform 80 bright
He walks the streets oil Hazardvile
In the evening and a. night.
And then there is our Firemcn
The Engine. Oh 1t does shine
And when there a FIRE.
They get IN there TIM.
From the chief every man.
They right III. IRE.
AZ quick as ever they
Now to this little town
think III say Good Day
For have said most everything
That could find say
PreXy Gilmore Of the Feds says his league ha
S5l,0Oo000 behind it. As Lew Fields used to say
we wonder whether it Will ever catch Nd
EVOLVING THOUGHTS ABOUT REVOLVING
BY K. !
Cd
Now. when YOU see them standing so,
You know that it is winter;
CD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25
WING THOUGHTS ABOUT REVOLVING
DOORS
Now. when YOU see them standing so,
You know that il is winter:

But when they're thus, its we'll YOU know
lis spring it's swinging inter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

PreXy Gilmore Of the Feds saws his league has
SJl000000 behind ii. AS Lew Fields used to say
We wonder whether it Will ever catch I'D
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-25

ANNE.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-18

fastens up about the neck and is to
be added TO all his other outdoor garb
as before mentioned.
Carriages are provided with substan-
tial curtains OF velour and the curtain
Is TO be adjusted to break the wind
from the baby's face. Protected
against the weather, he can take his
outdoor journey almost every day,
even II 1t cannot extend beyond the
shelter OF the porch.
AS the baby grows older he must be
more and more Injured to the open air.
By the time he arrives at the age OF
three years he will be wearing the
warm knitted sweater suits with cap
and mittens and overshoes. Protected
with these, he can spend considerable
time outside in the coolest weather.
Each added year finds the healthy
child more and more inclined to play
outdoors. IL is a wise mother who en-
courages her children to spend all the
time possible I'm the open air. In
the summer time they might as well
live outdoors as in. But in winter the
subject of warm clothing must be
given most careful attention and the
children made comfortable and able
to withstand the cold
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-18

g INCE it is decreed that out of doors
- is best for everybody and that the
baby is not to be deprived of the mani.
fold blessings which come from
breathing "the empty. vast and wan.
dering air." many provisions for his
comfort have been made. First the
little baby is dressed warmly, and
when about to journey in the open,
his legs and feet are dressed with
long, soft woolen stockings and short
knitted or crocheted shoes. His pin.
ming blanket" is wrapped loosely and
pinned about them. Over his other
clothing warm coat is fastened and
his little hands are covered by long,
closely knitted mittens of the softest
yarn.
His hands and feet taken care OF, he
Is provided with thick, soft cap of
knitted or crocheted zephyr lined with
silk, which fits veSy close about the
face, and a soft shetland veil may be
wound about his throat.
But the modern baby is supposed to
take his outing even if the weather is
a little colder than usual, so another
wrapping has been made for him, of
warm double-faced eiderdown. 1t is
a roomy bag with a hood attached that
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-18
Told at the Gard Club.

"A little girl sitting next mo In
church was coughing" said Mrs. Jones
at the card club. $50 whispered TO
her mother for permission to slip her
a cough drop. The child held Il In
her mouth q moment and then swal.
lowed It."
would you kindly give her an
otherr tho mother whispered.
"Tm sorry. but had only the one.
I answered.
Coming out OF church I felt In my
pocket and was borrified to fish out
the cough drop. You see. ! had had
a cough drop and q button In my
pocket"
And what did you dor" chorused
the women ut the table. did you tell
her mother7"
mo. I didn't was mad. II was
a very unusual button from my new
suit"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-18
FIND TIME FOR KNDNESSES
Two Stories of Courteous Conductors
Who Looked After Their
Passengers.

"Once I was down In Louisiana" .
traveller began, ION a little railroad
that rams from Frankll- TO Weeks
Island. II took FIVE hours to go 20
miles. The most amazing thing to me
was that the conductors stopped the
train anywhere he was asked 20, and
II there were no one to meet a woman
passenger with innumerable bags and
the inevitable baby, he helped her
across plowed field or sent a brake
man to carry her traps to her own
gate and the train waited until he
came back"
Nothing surprising about that" re-
turned a born New Yorker. THE
Madison avenue cars stop every day
for reasons quite remote from regu
lar schedule. was on a car this after
noon and little boy dropped his
mothers umbrella out of the window
The conductor stopped the car and
ran back block and half, got the
umbrella, delivered it to the woman
and incidentally advised her not to let
her son have it again.
Besides, I've known OF more than
one eye being punched out by a care
less baby with such a plaything."-
New York Times.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-18

IF THERE is anything that minis
i ters more to comfort than warm.
soft slippers in cold weather, the
name OF II will be thankfully &C.
claimed by mankind. Standing under
the edge Of the bed. ready to be
slipped on, there should be a com
Portable pair Of slippers for everyone.
And for wear about the house in the
morning there are several kinds of
coy house slippers. There are luxu-
rious ones for the bedroom and warm
"footgloves" OF eiderdown for the bed.
II one sleeps in a cold room.
Slippers are made in such endless
variety that even TO describe only those
intended for wear in cold weather
would prove tiresome. Two OF several
good, reliable kinds are shown here,
and a pair OF warm carriage shoes 10
be worn over the feet dressed for the
evening function.
The plain slipper OF felt, for wear
about the house. has leather sole
lined with felt IL is finished with
stitching and a silk pompon on the
toe. A similar slipper IL cut high
about the ankle and over the instep.
lined with flannel and bordered with
fur. This style has a leather sole and
low heel and 10 made both for men
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-18

and women. II 10 warm and durable
"a great favorite for winter house
wear.
For the bedroom the coziest slip
pers are knitted or closely crocheted
OF firm yarn. They have leather soles
lined with lambs wool and are made
both for men and women. There are
many exquisite slippers for the bed
room made Of ribbon or brocaded silk,
but they have not much in the way
OF warmth TO recommend them.
The eiderdown bed shoe is a luxury
every one should be provided with.
Double-faced eiderdown, with the two
sides in contrasting colors, Is used
TO make these warm foot coverings.
In the picture shoe made for a man
is shown. II is made OF black elder
down. with bright red lining. There
are several patterns by which the
shoes may be cut and they are home
made. The edges are finished with
crocheted scallops, or worked In but
ton-hole stitch. The material comes
In pink, blue. lavender. gray, brown.
navy, black, and In several com.
binations. as well as white. These
shoes seem to generate warmth like q
down coverlid.
JULIA eoTTonLEY.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-18
MEsMERIZED
A Poisonous Drug still Freely Used.

Many people are brought up to be-
lieve that coffee is necessity of life,
and the strong hold that the drug,
caffeine, In coffee has on the sys-
TEN makes II hard to loosen it's grip
even when one realizes its injurious
effects.
A lady writes: 'T had used coffee
for years; it seemed one OF the ne
cessities Of life. A few months ago
my health, which had been slowly fail.
ing, became more impaired, and
knew that unless relief came from
some source I would soon be a physi-
cal wreck.
81 was weak and nervous. had sick
headaches, no ambition. and felt tired
OF life. My husband was also losing
his health He was troubled so much
with indigestion that at times he could
eat only a few mouthfuls.
Finally we saw Postum advertised
and bought a package. followed d.
rections for making carefully, and
added cream, which turned II to the
loveliest rich-looking and tasting
drink I ever saw served at any table,
and we have used Postum ever since.
II gained five pounds in weight In
as many weeks, and now feel well
and strong in every respect. My
headaches have gone. and am q new
woman. MY husbands indigestion
has left him. and he can now eat
anything"
Name given by Postum Ce.. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read The Road to
Wellville." In pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled 15c and Csc packages.
Instant Posturn-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
IN q cup OF hot water and, with cream
and sugar. makes q delicious bever
age Instantly. 30c and SOC tins.
The cost per cup OF both kinds 10
about the same.
There's q Reason for Postum.
-sold BY Crocers
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-12-18
THE FOLLY OF OlSC0NTENT
Vain Longing and Aspirations as
This, Little Fable Shows, Arc
Things OF Moment


A fashionable woman, coming from
the opera. In the rosy nest OF limou-
sine. passed group OF laborers at
midnight. Machines. like terrible ami
mails. were burrowing into tho earth.
Steam was kissing. as II from the
mouths OF n million serpents. Rocks
few In every direction. Torchlights
danced. There was the thunder OF la
Dor. The night shift was In full
swing.
And tff3 woman. glancing from the
window at a certain workman. for an
instant thought:
How l wish had that brawny Ia
borer's strength and Joy OF lifel How
! envy him his power. his physical
perfection, the wonder OF his man
hood. his freedom from tho shackles
that bind me. He Is his own master,
while l am n slave-the slave OF n
man despisel"
At that moment the laborer paused
long enough by tho deep ohasm where
his engine rocked. to glance into the
motor as It sped by him. And he
thought:
"Oh, to DO like heri To know leis
sure and wealth and rest! To be free
from drudgery and toll. to come and
go as I pleasedl To throw on the
chains OF debt and worry. and have
the days and nights stretch ahead oi
me like field OF nowers!"
But In another instant tho motor
was gone Tho torchlights fiared
brighter than ever. And each had
forgotten tho other--Judge.