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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
WILSONIAN NEUTRALITY
Why Did the President Ask for an Inn
possible Thing?

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: I often meet in our papers
reference 70 the Presidents advice,
given soon after the outburst of the
European war, strictly TO conform TO
the rules of neutrality. lie does not
mean 20 caution us merely against
violation Of neutrality by armed in
tervention in behalf of one or the
ether side. That would be a vulgar
conception of our duty. We are asked
TO be neutral in thought and in speech.
This introduces a novel element into
the idea of neutrality. The President
wishes 10 teach us not to sin against
neutrality by thought or by word any
more than by action.
The trouble is, however, that day af-
ter day facts come to our knowledge
bearing unmistakable evidence Of au-
thenticity which impose logical con-
victions upon our minds. We couldn't
help making up our minds as to who
wanted this war, who was the ag-
gressor, who violated treaty obllga-
tons, devastated Belgium, imposed
heavy indemnities and destroyed
sacred wonders of architecture. There
are in the hospitals of Belgium chill
dren who have their hands cut off
and women horribly mutilated, and we
know it is the work Of some super
men" To be acquainted with these
facts and still abstain from forming
our judgment as TO who is wrong and
who is right is a psychological impos-
sibility And verbal neutrality is as
impossible as mental. All the editors
OF our great papers, the presidents
and professors of our universities and
an incalculable number of correspond
ents have unreservedly spoken out.
Nobody has taken President Wilson's
advice just because nobody could. And
we can make no exception of the
President himself; we arc sure the
President of the United States agrees
with the eX-president of Princeton Uni
versity and his colleges Of other
American universities in this matter.
We are somewhat puzzled. Why did
the President ask the American public
70 do an Impossible thing? Would it
not nave been better II he had advised
the people not to be neutral in thought
and speech, but 10 listen TO both sides
of the story, 10 be careful in forming
their opinions and impartial in their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
Vive la Vivienne!

Speak the truth and shame the flea in your ear;
them's my sentiments
I've known Vivenne ever since she knee high
70 tinker's dam. Believe me, she's plain
Dutch oven and as thin a snake in the grass. It's
as good as a poker 70 hear her try to sing It's like
taking candy from wild goose chase.
know her folks too. Her father is straight as a
whistle and as deaf bushel basket; and her
brother throws wet blanket over the kings Eng
lish. He would pour cold water a mud fence. And
thereby hangs silk purse.
suppose it's foolish to make mountains out of
shorn lambs but it would be easier for rolling
stone 10 go through the eye of needle than for me
to endure that brother I'd like to shake him until
his teeth would stop clock honestly believe that
man would take three bites of a nail on the head!
He makes me as mad as the world the flesh and the
devil. SlNDBAD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
THE BELGIAN CHRISTMAS FUND
Aid from the Rockefeller Foundation
Should Stimulate Others to Give.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The action of the Rockefeller
Foundation in succoring, as announced
to-day, non-combatants in the various
countries involved in the European
war is magnificent and will form one
more enduring tribute TO tho gener-
osity of American philanthropy. 1t is
well, however, at this moment-so ap-
palling and vast is the need-to empha-
size the statement of the president OF
the Foundation that the proposed help
will mot render unnecessary the eff
forts of other agencies of relief. for
the need is widespread and millions
IF people are suffering" The support
Of the Rockefeller Foundation should
serve, not as a plea TO any one TO
tighten his pursestrings, but rather as
an example and stimulus to noble
giving in this supreme crisis of hu-
manity.
The Dollar Christmas Fund, of which
I am treasurer, seeks TO help all strick-
en- Belgians so far as the proceeds Will
allow, and all donations intrusted to
that fund will be cabled to relief head
quarters before Christmas Day. BY
cooperating with the Shilling Christ
mas Fund in London, which has al
ready collected S250,O00 and which is
we'll organized to distribute relief TO
the most necessitous cases in Bel
gium, we hope to make Christmas. less
agonizng, less lonely and less sad for
thousands and thousands OF "the peo-
pie without a country" | venture,
therefore, with great earnestness
through your valued columes to re-
new my appeal TO all sympathizers to
send along a dollar-and more II you
can. HbNhi NLG W -
Treasurer Dollar Christmas Fund
for Homeless Belgians, Broad st.
New York, Nov. 2, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
THE PEOPLES COLUMN
An Open Forum for
Public Debate.

terests Of the children Of italian par
ents in the City Of New York. One Of
its activities has been 10 conduct par
ents' meetings in the various districts
of the city occupied mostly by people
of Italian birth, with the idea Of bring
ing the parents in closer touch with
the teachers and the schools. At the
same time it has aimed to assist the
school authorities by explaining the
conditions in the schools 10 the par
ents. We are ready to assist prlnci-
pals of schools and other agencies
working in Italian districts by furnish
ing speakers for meetings where infor-
nation such as the above could be
given with advantage. Address the
undersigned. A. j. PUGLIESE.
Secretary Italian Educational League.
No. 2 Oliver ST., New York City, Nov.
l, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
The Complete Characterizer.

From II G. Weiss The Wife Of Sir Isaac Hsrmer.-1
He was one of those very natural-minded men with
active imaginations who find women the most inter-
esting things in full and interesting universe He
was an entirely good and almost professionally
on the side of goodness, his pen pillar Of the
home and he hostile and actively hos
tito to all those influences that would undermine and
change-anything; but he did find women attractive.
Comparatively his own sex was a matter of in
difference to him. Indeed he was a very normal man.
For the benefit Of those who depend wholly upon
this Focsle of Fluff for their political news and
who are in the habit Of reading the ultimate line
first, the following paragraph is featured:
Whitman is elected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
Did That Call Ever Come TO You?

was dissatisfied where was at,
/ was tired, even though sat,
Tired of the scf-righteous life vas living,
Tired OF the service giving
Dissatisfied where | was at.
Tired although sat.
Disseminated in home or in pew:
Say, did that feeling ever come to you?
Raymond c. Meixell in the Pittsburgh Evangelical
Certainly. Raymond, we frequently feel
Things arc n long way from ideal;
Life is n bust, it's shame to 90 through it;
Sometimes we feel there mint nothing into it.
Often we think it is not worth rap.
Sitting, or reclining or hanging to n strap
You sensed our feeling in pew or ut home
But we cheered up lots when read your pome
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
A Mystery.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: If asked to name the greatest
mystery in the world, here il what
should submit: The fact that devout,
church going men and women. who
would be heart-broken if their own
children were forced to endure pow
erty and to prematurely enter factory
or mine, make not the slightest effort
TO change a system OF society in which
millions of other children, all Gods
creatures and with souls Of infinite
magnitude, must suffer mentally, phys
ically and spiritually because of harsh
living conditions. V.
East Orange, n. j., Nov. I, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
The Kaiser and Won Moltke.
the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Anent Won Moltke's retirement
your editorial Of to-day says:
at was a safe presumption three
weeks ago that the Kaiser was looking
about for a scapegoat on whom 70
saddle the shortcomings Of the Ger
man campaign"
This slur on the Kaiser is perfectly
gratuitous, as are almost all the slurs
cast on that much abused person that
| have read in American newspapers.
Have you and your colleagues no sense
of justice? L. P. KEPPELMANN.
Pittsburgh, Oct. 20, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04

expression OF Judgment To be neu.
trail in forming our opinions would
mean to form no opinion at all, which
is impossible; to be impartial is diff
cult, but that is our duty. 1t is hard.
isn't it, to be an American citizen in
these days, and harder still to be the
President of the United States Of
America? VI. S. GABRIEL, NJ. D.
New York, Nov. |, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
Ireland's Debt to Germany.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: IL makes no difference what
Francis Sullivan says against the Ger
mans. the fact remains that German
industry is at the bottom of Irish
prosperity in America-not the Eng
lish land value-graft system.
HENRY ID. BYRNE.
New York City, Oct. 90, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
ROYDEAU.

Ho'DH''' -
Can you suppose that IL ran T.
This Citadel OF Dilettan- FEf
Teism six times every week.
I'd ever have the nerve or cheek ~
To use the zinc on any man? ~
il
Although fis verses should not scan,
Though they should be no better than
This. few can reach Parnassus' peak
Can your
meant 70 say when began
That would never put the ban
on any verse, however weak:
Should Won yourself i'm rcrs libre speak,
I'd not,-such is my present plan
Can you.
NJ J. II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
Where the Guilt Lies.

The death toll Of the streets is appalling. The
National Highways Protective Society reports
that 276 children have been killed by vehicles in
this city since January /. As result Of this
dreadful showing the society urges passage Of an
ordinance forbiddng skating on roller or ice
skates in the streets.
That might diminish the number Of killings IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04

cessful; but candidate for Senator. Mr. Charles
Edward Russell, failed OF election Nevertheless, we
shall vote for him next November, and the November
after that. and so Mr.. Russell is the ablest man
that advised us to stay out of the newspaper
business; and never one to forget.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04

The result in Ohio, where they voted on prohibi-
ton and suffrage, is highly significant. Significant
of what? All, there you have us! And at eleven
o'clock last night they busy at the telegraph
desk that didn't like TO ask what the result was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04

Also some day somebody is going to tell us why
the schools close on Election Day. We tolC
once, but the reason didn't stick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
The Coming 1ouver
Whitman Is elected.

For the benefit OF those who depend wholly upon
this Capstan of Cachnnation for their political news
and who read IL from beginning TO weather COM
ment the preceding paragraph is featured this
morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04

Among the things don't know off hand are Mr
RockefelIer's middle name; and what the n. m.
train to Philadelphia arriving there at seven. does
TO while away the time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
The Italian Educ ational League.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: The Italian Educational League
is an organization devoted to the iu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04

The nomnative Of "whom," as has been hinted
irritates us; but carmine over our vision at
"between each act" What particularly spoils your
day?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
NJ. J. II.

Contribs seem 70 forget that newspapers are pub
lished daily holiday or The scantiness of the
election night mail is what eicits this rebuke.
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 90.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04

Tomorrow will be Guy Fawkes Day; and the idea
prevails that much gunpowder will be used in Europe
in honor Of the anniversary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04

From F. Marion Crawfords "Fair Margaret;
There was no one in the hall but she and the maid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04
TWE-PoNT STUFF

Sir. Doc, the fact that Chill two contiguous
stations on OF tho New York Central Justify me In
spending spprise you OF the circumstance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04

Sir In these days spI, and daphanous gowns might
one venture to remark Most Is ladies' tailor on Living
sion ST. Brooklyui J. j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04

Those who FOR statistics may be interested to
learn that the money spent in the greater city yeser
day for tn-horns and confetti might have kept many
a Bell an family from starvation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04

Sir. Now column Sc, IN rnion perhaps you VIII ha7
space 70 mention swallow Bros dealers Wines aud Liquor
In Norrsiown. Ia D. D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-04

MORE ON THE FIRE
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
Some New Religious Books

The Macmillan Company, New
York, announce for the fall several
new religious books by well-known
authors. Professor Walter Rauschen-
busch adds to his other books. Social
Redemption" In which he seeks to
answer some practical questions of
interest TO the churches. Professor
Francis G.. Peabody, of Harvard, also
brings out g new book, 1.-THE Chris
tian Life In the Modern World" in
which he endeavors to meet the i'm
preston that Christian idealism is in
applicable to the conditions of modern
life. THE Gospel of Jesus and the
Problems of Democracy" is a new
book by Professor Henry c. Vedder, of
Grocer Theological Seminary, who at
tempts to recast theology In the
mould OF democracy. Rev. DR.. Wash
ington GLADDEN. writes a new book.
entitled, Live and Learn" and Pro-
fessor Smaller Matthews, dean of the
Divinity School of the University of
Chicago, has out book on THE De-
velopment of the Christian Religion
Social Christianity in the Orient"
by John E. clough; THE Bible and
the Religion of the Spirit" by +. c.
Porter; 1.-THE Rise of Modern Reli-
gious IDEAS by Professor Arthur
McGiffort 1.-THE Man of Nazareth,
by Frederick L. Anderson and THE
Path of Life" by George Hodges.
make up q full list on religious sub
iarte
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
RELIGION x BOOK VIEWS AND REVIEWS
Planning for Fall and Winter Church
Work Now Well Under Nau
Program Pulpit Subjects and of Music Suggest Much That
Is Helpful and Instructive to Those Who Hear.

following topics: Morning, 1.-THE APP
peal of the Crowd; evening, THE
Secret of an Effective Life" The
musical program in the morning will
be:
Organ prelude, "Andante from
Sonata in c minor Baldwin; an.
them, "Still, Still With Thee" Ar
thur Foote; offertoire duet-soprano
and tenor, Love Divine" from
Daughter of Jairus,' Stainer; organ
postlude, Grand Chorus" Guilmant.
The following are the numbers for
the evening service: Organ prelude,
1.-THE Deluge," St Saens; anthem,
God to Whom We Look Up Blind
ly,' Chadwick; offertoire quartet,
"Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul"
Baumann; organ postlude, March,"
Schumann. The regular quartet will
sing at these services.
On Tuesday evening the meeting for
prayer and praise will be led by Carl
Bannwart, subject, Getting Happi-
ness Out of Religion"
On Thursday night the Quercon
Boys Club will resume its meetings
with President Harold Tragesser in
the chair.
Rev. DR.. Lyman Whitney Allen has
returned to the city, and will preach
at the South Park Presbyterian
Church tomorrow In the morning and
at the South Park Chapel in the eve
ming
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
Baptist

DR.. Madison c.. Peters, who is sup
plying the pulpit OF the Paramount
Baptist Church, on Fairmount ave-
nue., near Bank street, will take for
his subject tomorrow at 1890 Losing
Our Love-" at 7;45, "Newark's Most
Popular Sin" DR.. Peters expects To
supply this pulpit during September
and October. Since his coming pews
have been placed in the galleries. BY
throwing open the doors of the Sun
day school room the seating capacity
of the church has been greatly en-
larged.
At the First Baptist Peddie Me-
mortal Church, Broad street, Rev.
M. Joseph Twomey, pastor. will have
in the morning as his subject THE
Ground of the Christians Faith" and
at evening worship, What Is Worth
While7" Sabbath school is held Mt
noon.
At the South Baptist Church the
pastor, Rev. Clark #. Browne1l, will
preach tomorrow morning at II
o'clock on THE Unspoken Truth" In
the evening, at 7:45 o'clock, his sub
iect will be Deserted Treasures"
The choir will sing at the morning
service "Give Ear to My Words"
Hosmer; Nov 1 Have Found a
Friend" Nevin. At night they will
render Lead, Kindly Light" Buck.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
Gsrmanx,s Tighting MachIne.

One of the most important contri-
buttons among the new books deal
ing with the present war crisis In
Europe is that which has just been
completed by Professor Ernest H.
Henderson, formerly Of Harvard
University, and which is soon to be
published under the title, Germany S
Fighting Machine"
Professor Henderson, who had been
a quasi resident of Germany for
lengthy period. returned to America
last July, after war had been de-
clared between Austria and Servia'
He had become interested IN the
conditions which were prevailing on
the continent and which finally re-
suited In the present great war.
Upon returning to this country, ne
rushed to completion this volume,
taking up In the first part the war
issue itself and devoting the second
and third parts to a thorough survey
OF Germany's preparations for War'
both in It's army and navy depart
ments. including her operations in the
air.
"Germanys Fighting Machine
gives perhaps later Information con
corning the war than any other DOCK
which has appeared so far In addl-
tion to the text proper, the volume
contains much interesting data and
mary valuable illustrations which
Professor Henderson brought back
with him when he returned to this
country.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
F ederated Hebrew
Societies Plans

The federation of young mems and
young women's Hebrew associations
is TO make special efforts to organize
young peoples associations in all
cities of the State. About fifteen
cities have thus far such organiza-
tons since the beginning of the
associated plan six years ago. The
State federation is part of the ma
tional association formed about two
years ago. A particular aim of the
associations is to erect q headquar-
ters building in each city as rapidly
as funds can be secured.
The annual convention of the asso-
eiated organizations is to be held in
Trenton, September ". 1t is planned
to inaugurate local campaigns In
Elizabeth, Paterson, Passaic, Plain
field and other cities, in the interest
of building projects. AT this con-
vention several pending amendments
to the State constitution will be de-
bated and passed so that the COM
mittee on revision may soon be able
to complete it's work. 1t Is expected
that representatives of associations
in Pennsylvania and New England
States will attend at the Trenton con-
vention. Individual organizations not
yet affiliated are being canvassed be-
fore the convention.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
HnluerSaIlsf

Rev. DIR. Henry r. Rose will begin
a series of war sermons tomorrow
morning in the Church of the Re-
deemer at II. Tomorrow's subject
will be Some Grave Dangers to
America, Christianity and Civiliza-
ton in the Awful War" Thoughtful
people of all races and creeds earn
estly invited to hear this SERIES Next
Sundays topic, ''Universalism the
Only Religion That Can End All
War"
James Savage. director of the
choir, returned Friday from Europe
and will tomorrow resume his work.
The following music will be rem
dered in the Church of the Redeemer
tomorrow: Mornlng-Prelude, An
dante, Weber; professional, "Come,
Thou Almighty King" Italian hymn;
anthem, Praise Ye the Father"
Gounod; response Sanctus, Gaul;
offertory, Cantileue, Salome; quartet,
Christian, the Morning Breaks
Sweetly Ger Thee" Shelley; anthem,
whatsoever Drinketh," Field, Mr..
Gulick and choir; postlude. Orches-
trail March, Mendelssohn.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
Catholic Church's
Novel Beginning

st. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hill
ton is an illustration of the way a
growing community comes In time to
draw to itself its necessary social
and religious ioSt tntia s. 5lrs
ago The Star gave to the winners in a
proverb contest "A house, in Hilton,
the first practically to be built in a
new section. This house drew the at
tention of people looking for locations
for their homes. Other houses were
built in the course of time and the
people coming into the community
felt the need of a church. st. Joseph S
Church was organized and Father
Peters, o. s. b, of st. Marv's Abbey,
the house of the Benedictines, has
charge.
From fifty persons brought together
at the beginning, the church congre-
CATION has now grown to about 100.
Plans are forming for providing a
parochial school and other buildings,
the whole plot on which the present
house of worship stands having been
bought for purposes of enlargement,
The present church worships In a
dwelling house, the lower floor OF
which has been made suitable as a
place of worship. A cross surmounts
the peak. This building is to be torn
down to make room for the new
church building. The present building
will then have a historical interest
The nearest school Is at Iryington,
a considerable distance away, maxi
ing necessary q school for the care of
the children of the Catholics of the
community. The new church has a
field covering an extended area of
new opening territory. A week from
tomorrow the church Is to have q
celebration at which a Holy Name
Society Is to be organized. 1t VII
take part In the Holy Name parade
October II. Rev. M. p. Corcoran, OF
St Johns Church, will be the speak
er of the occasion and will organize
the society.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-19
Peace Hymn for
Use Of Churches

The Federal Council of Churches
and the Church Peace Union have
recommended that THE Peace
Hymn" by the Rev. John Haynes
Holmes be sung in all the churches
of the United States on the occasion
of the day of prayer for peace, Sun
day, October 4, designated in the
proclamation of President Wilson.
The hymn, which will be sung to the
tune of st. Agnes" by ]. B. Dykes,
is as follows:
God of the nations, near and far,
Ruler of all mankind,
Bless Thou Thy people as they strive
The paths OF peace to find.
The clash of arms still shakes tho
sky,
King battles still with king.
Wild through the frighted air Of
night
The bloody tocsins ring.
But clearer far the friendly speech
or scientist and seers.
The wise debate of statesmen and
The shout OF pioneers.
And stronger far the clasped hands
OF labor's teeming thronsgs,
Who in hundred tongues repeat
Their common creeds and songs.
90 Father! from the curse of war
We pray Thee give release,
And speed, o speed the blessed day
or justice, love and peaceY