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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-17
How They Love One Another,

TOW They Love One Hnother.
He-Shs is 4 decided blonde, isn't
she?
She-Yes; she decided on the color
scheme last week
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-17

no GRANDE VALLEY lkh
LANDS, as good as there 10. Tor So
low prices. or very easy terms, -
small tracts Nothing Ike II toI a.
diversified farming, rich loan, "a
enough sand. plenty OF water. eas
vate. climate ideal for wife sno
Poultry. hogs. dairy cows ana Ioisn
flourish twelve months !n the Neai'
BOX 2s8, SAN BFNITO. TEMP
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-01-17

w. N. u, LITTLE ROCK, NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
Different Words, Same Meaning.

Skill in the choice of words plays the biggest part
in defining mystery like the on-Bryan policy
IN Mexico. We speak, Of course, of that policy as
nderstood and developed by its authors and not as
modified temporarily by the accident Of demand
or salute to the American nag originating with
rear admiral stationed in Mexican waters. The
administration did not think it advisable to recall
hat demand, even though 1t interfered materially
With the placid working out Of the programme OF
.watchful waiting"
That resourceful amateur diplomatic agent of the
President, Dr. William Bayard Hale, has described
the Administrations policy as IAN example of the
new Monroe Doctrine that establishes our suze-
rainty only as an effective Of moral inspira-
ton over the nations Of Central America and the
West Indies" What Mr.. Wilson aims at, he also
says is "moral empire
These are agreeably rounded, courtier-lke
phrases. But when the London "Times" comes
along and calls the Wilson programme one OF Tex
hortaton and drift is 1t not practically at onewith
DR.. Hale? Merely another of different words,
same old meaning"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
Becker's Second Trial.

The second trial Of Charles Becker, former police
lieutenant, for the murder Of Herman Rosentha
gambler, will begin this morning. 1t has been pre-
coded by accusations Of perjury In the interest OF
the defendant and statements of his lawyer that
Rockers case was being damaged by a creation OF
false atmosphere"
Becker is entitled TO fair trial, and undoubtedly
he will. get II. The noticeable atmosphere in TINS
case is miasma arising from the putridity of the
whole affair with its police crookedness, Its gun
men numbering for hire its gambler informers, Its
perjured witnesses Becker has lived through Il
period when his name was revlled everywhere, and
another Just after his conviction was reversed by
the Court Of Appeals, when he must have thought
he was a popular hero. That is a toleraby accu-
rate indication Of what artificial atmosphere
amounts to- The case will go to Jury second
time on testimony presented under restrictions and
rules Of evidence constructed to protect any de-
PENDANT in his rights All the public wants is the
truth, shorn Of atmosphere perjury, window dress
ing and legal thimblerigging.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
The Governors Economy.

Governor Glynn demanding OF the Legislature an
appropriation bill S1,oo0OoO less than the lowest
figure set by the warning Senate and Assembly At
the regular session, is wooing economy with
strangle hold. He warns the lawmakers not to p'a!
politics. for they dealing not with Democratic
dollars with Republican dollars, but with dollars
that belong to the people"
The Department of Efficiency and Economy ana
the State Fire Marshal, bureaus filed with Demo
cratic jobhoders, cost the state about S3co'ooo
year. Neither has demonstrated its worth 70 tha'
extent on the Governors rigid standards lie
should join the Republican Assembly In us en-
deavor to abolish them and save the peoples ao'-
lars # he is as keen for economy as he says
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
Mediation Without Carranza.

Nesiet,on In Mexico seems to be heading toward
tho rocks The withdrawal Of the good offices OF
tho mediating powers so far as the Consutul'on
alists are concerned greatly limits tho scope OF any
agreement likely to be reached. -Four months ago
Carranza and Villa, shut off in Sonora ana Nor'h
arr, chihuahua might have been dismissed as more
or less negligible factors In the Mexican equation
Rut now. with their armies in possession Of every
important point In Northern Mexico except sai'iio
they control about one-third Of the area or the
republic and before long they may be Representing
more In the way Of organized government than uoe'
Huerta or any Eederaist successor dictated py nin
II "a hand TO see how mediation between the
United States and the head Of the present govern
ment in Mexico City is going to settle the Mexican
problem Huerta is weaker to-day than ne mas peeh
nc any time in the last fourteen months IN lne
greater part of the territory which he still cohtro'
conditions are drifting toward anarchy INDUSTRY
and commerce are largely suspended, the currency
il DEPRECATED and civil order exists only on suner
anca The primary demand Of the united STATES
IS that Huerta efface himself Yet II he wltnura"s
from Office and goes into exile what prospect Is
there that successor as forceful and on the "hoe
rs competent as q guarantor OF stability as ne mas
been Will be found?
Even IL the semi miraculous happens-1 Huerta
retres and his successor manifests Willingness 10
do practically all that the United States considers
necessary in order 10 insure a restoration OF OF
DERBY and responsible government-the question VIII
remain of bringing the Constitudonallsts 10 see
things in the same abnegating light as Huerta
legatee sees them. Mexican pride and stuoDorn-
ness are notorious and that passions have Deeh
aroused It may seem to the Federal leaders just as
Objectionable to submit to the Intervention or the
United States through the pleasant fiction or dip
lomatic agreement, arranged by mediators, as II
would be to allow our forces to make an unopposed
march In General SCOTS footsteps to the capital
from Vera Cruz
At the best dealing with the Huerta government
by mediation Will cover only one small segment OF
the Mexican problem. If we are to Insist that he
shall 20 and that an efficient constitutional govern
rnent shall be installed then military as well as
diplomatic Intervention is pretty certain to come
The new order is not likely to arrive unless the
United States bridges over with its authority the
gan between consttutionalism and the present die
tatorship Even apart from the threat Of VIOLA
ton Of the present truce by an attack on our
forces at Vera Cruz the outlook for settlement py
mediation is getting darker. Apparently the United
States has assumed responsibilities IN Mexico which
il will have to discharge eventually in its own
manner and at its own cost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
A State Constabulary for Colorado.

The most sensible thing Colorado could do just
Governor Ammons has made q recommendation 10
that effect to the legislature One of his other
recommendations is that the Legislature authorize
bond issue Of 100000 to pay the cost Of call
ing out the militia for the purpose of maintaining
order in the strike districts The militia failed to
keep the peace On the contrary, its activities
seem to have been an incentive to further disorders
Its employment involved the largest possible ex
pense and the least possible benefit
1t is time that state governments generally should
recognize the futty of using the militia in con-
nection with strikes and other labor troubles That
sort of service is naturally Objectionable to guard
organized for quite different purposes. The militia
units are too large for the sort OF work required,
and every mobilization costs good deal too much.
On the 100000 spent without practical results in
Colorado an adequate mounted consabulary could
have been maintained for at least two three years
A trained force would have been available for any
emergency at a moments notice and the mere fact
Of its readiness would have greatly deferred rioters
and instigators of private war.
Pennsylvania experience with It's constabulary
is striking lesson for all the other states. New
York needs such a body just much Colorado
does So long as we rely on the cumbersome I'M
natural militia muster for the preservation OF order
in time of labor conflicts wasting money and
taking unnecessary chances of destruction Of prop
erty and loss Of life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
DOOMED MEN FOR vIvISECTION
The Views of an Excitable Opponent Of
Experiments Upon Animals.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: In to-day's issue Lawyer j. 5. Du-
rand is quoted as proposing TO the Asso-
citation OF Medical Jurisprudence at the
Academy OF Medicine that men doomed
to the death penalty shall be turned over
TO research bureaus for vivisection. II
Is exactly that no asks, and he knows IT,
This manifests logical development Of
the unrestricted vivisection OF animals
and the present use OF institutional dying
babies and others for improper and cruel
experiments. Our butchers in the vivi-
sectoriums need more material for use II
they are 10 hold on TO the enormous sala-
ries and the pensions supplied by John ID.
Rockefeller and others like him. What
diseases OF suffering mind and body are
they going 10 create and perpetuate when
innocent wives and children and mothers
occasionally father OF doomed men
all criminals seem to be men. by the
way-are to exist day and night tortured
by the consciousness that innumerable
deaths are being inflicted by vlyisectors-
some OF them degenerates-on these loved,
even IL doomed" men? And so often
uooHleu because OF unJust sOSldi anu
economic conditions. 1t is nonsense and
not susceptible OF any credence whatever,
the statement that the vlyisectors would
be Just were they made the judges OF
whether their victims were suffering too
much pain or just enough during expert
ments. The whole matter Is a tremendous
commercial one. with ramihcations innu-
merable. and as abnormal as Is tho colos-
sal fortunes OF our time. Besides. mon
like Thaw would escape the horror OF
subsection 10 vivisectors. but the poor
and the unfriended. the detectives. too.
would he tho victims OF these lustful BAN
barlans. Would the experiment lately
heralded by DR.. Grille be repeated on the
doomed" men. the prolongation OF life.
asserted TO be possible by DIR. Grille. in
decapidated animals body7 The mon
strous nonsense OF II all makes one feel
Ike joining the !. W. WIS to wreak de-
stxuotion on . civilization corrupted By q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
GRIEF OVER MR.. mitchell
A Suffragist Mourns Him as a Lost
Soul.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: And now the Mayor gets into this
suffrage mix-up, Why did he do It?
Two possible explanations occur to me:
Either It was sheer vanity-the desire TO
arrest attention by saying the unexpected
and paradoxical thing-or 1t was the de-
sire to retain the power to say which
women should have weight and power in
the city. Why should the men alone go
on choosing which women are qualified TO
be heard in public matters? This Is even
a more deadly form of conceit.
Some OF the Mayors generation have
become so hypnotized by the word eff
cheney" that they use it to cloak very
reactionary frame OF mind. Surely the
first principles OF government should re-
ceive first attention.
grieve over our young man OF destiny
as lost soul. HELEN CARTER.
New York, May 4. 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
The American Race.

There are various ways Of proving that Ameri-
cans are not merely transplanted Engishmen. One
is to observe the animal at work and play. He
writes a language wholly similar and speaks one
more or less similar. But his temperament mind
manners and way Of doing things are so radically
different from anything the British Isles that 1t
would be folly to pretend close relationship. II
we are still cousins, it is a cousinship many times
removed.
Another interesting method is to analyze a list
Of names such as that Of the dead and wounded
at Vera Cruz, as does our neighbor The Brooklyn
Eagle" Names are risky things which to build
statistics in this country OF change. But at its
face value the list Of the ninety-one dead and
wounded shows some clear points. One is that the
Fighting Race had no commanding share in the
battle OF the ninety-one but six clearly Of
the Mulvaney brood-an excellent showing, but
scarcely supporting the extreme Celtic position
which would have It that the Irish possess monop-
oily of fighting ability.
Next in interest is the fact that about one-third
of the names would have a wholly alien sound TO
English ears. To quote from "The Eagles" analysis
there are De Fabbio, De Lewry and Vittaro JAMS,
Nordsiek and Peterson; Fried, Frebchstein, Bern
stein, Harshberger Kapler; Kwapich, Pinkouski and
Nagornowsh The custom Of altering alien names
so as to have an american" sound undoubtedly
ceals others equally foreign.
What Is hard TO explain TO an Englishman is that
these men were not Italians, Swedes, Germans or
Russians They were Americans, not only citizens
in almost every case. but devoted 10 the flag and
showing in mind and character the fundamental
traits Of the American race Those traits are con-
cededly not fixed. The fermert OF n new breed, Of
people IN the forming, IS still strong among US.
The miracle is that through all the tumult Of new
coming and conflicting tongues the American nation
maintains its course and stands loyal and united
people OF the truth Of that miracle the men OF
alien names who died at Vera Cruz gave fresh and
touching proof
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
Crooked Votes and the Constitution

1t seems to be the opinion of the lawyers that
even II ballot boxes were stuffed In favor or the
proposal for a constitutional convention next year
it doesn't make any difference. The returns are all
in and officially canvassed, and though enough votes
in Tammany districts may have been fraudulent 10
overthrow the result the result may have to stand
for lack Of some elaborate process for rightng the
wrong
What an absurd thing 1t would be for this state
TO have constitution drafted in convention held
In obedience to a fraudulent votel How much more
absurd 1t would be to let whoever was responsible
for the ballot box stufng accomplish his mysterious
purpose and prove that the state was ever at the
mercy Of some clever crook!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
An Open Forum for
Public Debate.

few humans welding immense money
power. There seems 10 be no rational NOR
ais or intellect left IN high places when
they can suppose the humber intellecss
can be gulled by the claims OF vivisectors
discredited time and time again. Use
Imagination for just three minutes, and
would you willingly turn over any posi-
bic doomed" man In your family to vivi-
sectors? 30 family is immune from tho
possibility of developing criminals. There
is enough vicarious crucihxion already be-
cause OF the unrestricted torture OF ami
mails day and night. and the use OF dying
babies for experiments OF painful and
improper nature or any could be thought
proper by those with tender hearts, hu-
man Imagination. high standards OF our
obligations IN this world 10 every SEN
tient thing that is helpless or without
voice. JEAN PAUL
New York. May 8. 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
A PRODUCER OF "GDIPUs REX"
John E. Kellerd, Who Gave Drama,
Thinks Stage Training Secondary.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Your issue OF the 18th ult. con-
tains a criticism OF the performance %
"Edipus Rex" by the Irving Place COM
pany, and, among other remarks. It says
"To the shame OF the Anglo-Saxon be II
said produced by German ar
lists" Also: But the lovers OF the Eng
lish speaking theatre Will have much 10
ruminate upon when they realize that II
remained for company OF foreigners.
playing in a foreign tongue. 10 bring to
the Broadway stage the masterpieces OF
Greek tragedy" Also. tho acting was
distinctly the work OF actors trained in
school that is found only on the CONT
nent"
1t is because one Is inclined to believe
the truth of what one reads in your truly
valuable paper that rise to correct you
by saying that all the above quotations
are untrue.
To begin with, "Edlpus Rex" was pro-
6uced in English at the Irving Place
Theatre in September 1911 -four perform
ances). and again at the Garden Theatre
February. 1913 1.-TWO performances; so you
see you are all wrong about the shame
TO the Anglo-Saxons.
Now for the acting: Tho players are
recognized by those who understand as
able and experienced artists in the play
ing Of classical roles. And here wish 20
assert that the company which performed
the work at the Metropolitan does not
thoroughly understand the reading %
blank verse. and still less do the players
Of the Coincide Francaise. headed by ".
Mounet-Sully. whom l saw perform the
tragedy.
The reading OF blank verse is almost a
lost art. not alone on the English speak
ing stage but on the stages OF France and
Germany
Training is not the most important
element in acting; the Indispensable quail
hcations are intelligence and the develop
ment Of the reasoning power II II were
matter of training" then II would fol-
low that the actor OF longest service
would be the most skilful; but this. Ne
know, is not true.
The most important part OF tho actors
training" IS undergone during tho hours
or his reflections and reasoning-for act
Ing Is tho study OF the mind. The training
oy stage managers which We hear SO
much about usually begins with the mis-
casting OF important parts. and then
comes tho endeavor 10 bring tho actors
intelligence down 10 the level OF their
own.
forgot TO mention that made ths
above mentioned English acting version
or "(Edipus Rex" and Also tina, played
the character OF Gdlpus
JOHN Z. KELLERD.
New York--May l. 1874
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
THE MAYOR AND SUFFRAGE
His Point of View Meets with APP
proval.

pfONdi.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: AS strong advocate OF suffrage
for women, | regret the hasty condemna-
ton OF Mayor Mitchel's gracious speech
to the Woman Suffrage Convention at
Carnegie Hall on Saturday evening by
Mrs. Harriet Stanton Batch. chairman.
l have been still more surprised at re-
marks OF suffrage leaders since that time.
The Mayor was speaking as Mayor Of the
city. He could not and should not have
committed the city to woman suffrage.
What he said personally is true. The
greatest argument for suffrage Is the
work Of women in responsible positions.
The mere winning of the ballot is not go
ing to solve womens problems. The bal
lot Is only a means to an end. The strug
gle for the ballot and woman's struggle
after she gets It will be OF greatest Ina
portance TO her and TO the country.
fear very much that Mrs. Blatch
played into the hands of those opposed
10 suffrage, for II has always been said
that women cannot take or tolerate a
moderate position on any subject. Woman
ouiil dbo III pRCi dl4'l pipHFs lAlAS NOllNNh-
ton TO be untrue. nevertheless many peo-
pie feel that 1t is a substantial argument
in opposition.
Mrs. Blatchs attitude struck me as
rather unfortunate and practically UNI
called for. especially as the Mayor did
not say single word against woman suf-
frage. 1t does afford an opportunity for
Of N
that women In public positions lack self
control and does not show that they
have the wonderful tact accredited 10
them. BURDETTE G. LEWIS.
New York. May 4, 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
A GUILD FOR THE JEWISH BLIND
The Work That Has Been Undertaken
by New Organization.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The New York Guild for the Jew
ish Blind has entered field OF philan-
thropy in New York City. with the laud-
able ambition OF providing a home, the
first OF It's kind, for the Jewish blind, and
although It's existence as an independent
organization dates back only two months
It already has accomplished great deal
OF good in its chosen sphere.
Like all our organizations for the
amelioration OF conditions among the
needy, this guild found its inception in
the minds and sympathetic hearts OF a
number OF public spirited women who,
under the leadership OF Mrs. Joshua Piza
OF 736 West End ave. have given freely
of their time and means to make this I'M
dertaking a success.
Tho New York Guild for the Jewish
Blind has thus far confined its work to
the care OF the individual In his own
home; II sends friendly visitors into the
homes of the INDECENT blind TO cheer, to
encourage. and TO uplift them and their
family; Il improves their physical. mental.
economic condition and their environment,
IT seeks TO save and improve sight and 10
restore health; IL helps adults TO secure
employment and occupation; IL arranges
outings. walks and special entertain
-ments; it gives to children instruction in
religion and ethics; It provides guides 70
school. school luncheons and education
facilities. in cooperation with the Board
OF Education; IL also arranges lectures by
physicians on the prevention OF blindness,
etc. at settlement houses and other local
centres.
The New York Guild for the Jewish
Blind therefore feels justified in making
an appeal to the largest Jewish commu-
pifv In fh~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
THE PEOPLES COLUMN

u asks them TO give personal, !ndivld-
ual care to their dependent blind who are
waiting for their friendship. sympathy
and active help.
Ten dollars will mako one member
for a year and will help TO throw some
light into the shadowy lives OF the needy
Jewish blind Of New York City,
HARRY b. CANTOR.
ia ST Nicholas av.. New York, May L.
1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
THE DIARY OF OUR OWN SAMUEL pepYs.

May 3.--Up early and to the court, where VIII
Orr and did beat whomsoever we played against.
and had no trouble to do so, neither. Then l did
play some sets against G. Weed and Fl. Broun and
did beat them both, and home to dinner, well sat-
isied with my luck All the evening at my office
working and nibbling at some sweetmeats that
came to me from Mary Burke the poetess.
A. Guterman and to the court and could
not take from him single sett, try as would. Then
two ladies that were playing nearby did ask US
whether would play with them and we did and
very pretty ladies they were, too, and did enjoy It
greatly; but whether G. did no could not tell,
forasmuch as he said nought to me Of It. To the
ball park and saw the Giants win again, but did not
care greatly one way the other. To the office and
abored until late at the fashionng Of some verses
and other trifes and so home and to-bed.
with my cozen Charles to luncheon and he
gave me a great bowl of milk and crackers, but he
did have some ham and eggs, and some coffee. But
! think / shall outve him. for he smokes dozens Of
cigarettes each day, too, which l doubt not will
shorten his days. Home upon an omnibuss and near
me were two ladies seated and of them did chat
ter of all the things she had done In Bermuda these
past four months, and spoke Of many places I had
ridden over upon my veocpede. And heard her
speak Of Dorothy birmingham, too and Of the tennis
and the swimming. till did long to go again to that
lovely island, yet I know should weary of lr In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06

We are az ashamed Of our inability TO enjoy tho
movies "a Of our failure to be caught by Joseph Con-
rad; for everybody We know Is movie ran. we arc
accused Of highbrowism for not liking the MINIS ou'
that is absurd. because we enjoy buriesque sho"''
and for six years we saw and enjoyed nearly every
cheap melodrama produced In that time