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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
An Ounce of Fire Protection.

Fire Commissioner Adamson's plans for revltallz-
ing the Bureau of Fire Prevention and obtaining
some useful work from it seem admirable. lmpor-
tant as is the work of putting out fires, it IS tar
more important to prevent them so far as human
agencies can-as important to the community as
good police work. The city is full of Asch build
ings and the bureau at present is over its ears in
routine red tape and unimportant details, while its
highly paid inspectors can't even keep up with the
complaints Of dangerous conditions which pour in
on them, much less do genuine preventive work on
their own initiative
TO take experienced men from the uniformed
force to inspect all buildings, is planned, will
accomplish two things. Since these men will he
detailed in such way not TO lessen the force on
duty for fire fighting it will actually increase the
efficiency of the fire fighting organization 10y in
creasing its acquaintance with buildings and ire
problems 1t will bring to the prevention end of
the service the practical training and knowledge of
skilled fremen, available in numbers superior to
any corps Of civilian inspectors
Thus in a comparatively short time the depart
ment ought to be able to accomplish complete
initial inspection for fire hazards list them and
then be in a position TO order remedies and that
the orders are complied with That is the work
which the Fire Prevention Bureau has never yet
been able to do. 1t means protection Of thousands
of lives and millions OF dollars worth of property
Though less spectacular than conquerng big blaZes
and carrying fainting women down ladders it pro-
duces larger results
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
An Ideal Police Commissioner.

Mayor Mitchell has insisted from the beginning
that he was endeavoring to get big man for Police
Commissioner If he has got Colonel Goethals he
has landed that big man Few other men could b.
suggested who could take the office with as much
good will confidence and certainty of support from
the public
It will he a distinct triumph for the Mayor IN he
can prevail on the distinguished builder of the Pam
anna Canal TO undertake to rebuild this citys police
force The latters attachments. experience knack
Of inspiring confidence I'm his fellow workers and
winning their loyal cooperation and ability as an
organizer and executive are as good guarantees as
could be given that he would do the police job much
as he did the canal worll-quiey. persistently thor
oughly and conscientiously.
Changes would need to he made in the charter 10
assure Colonel GOethals long tenure Of office ana
an adequate salary-at least $4,000 a year Per
haps even more charter tinkering would he necessary
TO give him the free hand he would require and
should have. Nobody who knows anything about
the man will imagine that he could be prevailed on
10 take the place if lie had any reason TO suspect
that there would he strings 10 IT, But these changes
should he made so there will be outward and visible
sign that at last the Police Commssionership has
been divorced from politics
Colonel Goethals is a with brains. backbone
and the quality of leadership He is modest, honor
able and honest. With those qualifications he ought
to be able to weed out the rotten material in the
Police Department and make the good into an hon
est efficient force which will be terror to evildoers
and a protection to decent people. This city has
never had such force.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
The Exaltation of the Humble.

The elevation Of Piudell Of Peoria TO the am
hassadorship 10 Russia will stand ont as another
remarkable instance Of the eXaltaton OF the huupe'
According to the Washington correspondent OF me
Evening Post" Mr. Pinde was first considered 10y
the administration as a candidate for coectorSip
Of internal revenue Later he was put on the elgioe
list for postmaster Of his home town. Then sud
denly the horizon broadencd and he was put down
for an ambassadorship on part time
The career of Pndell must therefore he added 10
the many romances of barefoot beginnings ANA
limousine endings. He aimed low and landed high,
thanks 10 the notion abroad in the state Department
that 10 be a secretary of legation may require some
training and experience, but TO he minister or am
bassador comes by nature.
We have doubt that Mr.. Pindell would have
made highly acceptable collector or postmaster.
But by virtue of tho mysterious workings of Provi
dence the little Pindells now have something mucn
more worth while TO get into glow over for the
next couple Of generations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
secure.
The Wrath of Middleburg.

Maps are very misleading things, everybody
knows You would never guess from them, for IN
stance that our OWE Schoharie County, only few
miles off the main line and right in the heart of the
Empire state, glorious little island OF the
past years away from her neghbors Yet look at her
"A lone Democrat in the midst of her upstate sis
ters showing a dwindling population and rejoicing
in bewhskered dignity few English counties cen
surpass
And Middleburg heart soul and county fair
OF schohare proves her inveerate conservatism
by resentng a snappy. undertaking novel about her.
An up-to-date county would rejoice in such free adj
vertising call me anything you please, but print
my name the hamburger philosophy and OF
such is the Of the idea In achieving fame
But Middleburg reSents having glory thus ignobly
thrust upon her. As Cape Cod now many years ago
rose in her wrath against cape Cod Folks" me
Schohare farmers upon Mr.. Bouck Whites novel.
They don't like being called sheeplike peasants and
they propose 10 have the author prosecuted crimi-
nay for his check.
This view that Il community may be libelled crimi-
nay is thought, as it happens and we fore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
"A Prophet Not Without Honor" Etc

Ii might be embarrassing to determine whether
the United States is the more honored or re-
preached by the reported appointment of W. W.
Rockhil to a high place under the Chinese govern
ment Beyond doubt it is complimentary to this
country that one Of its citizens should be selected
for such position But what reflection it is upon
It. or upon its State Department that it should fail
10 appreciate the value of public servant whom
Assthsr nation so highly prizes and is so eager to
secure.
Mr. Rockhill is a type OF the sort of man that
our government should socitously retain in its ser
vice and that It would retain If its motives were
superior 10 craftsmanship. This Chinese engage
inent II It is made. will be the~crowning touch 10
the contrast between Bryan turning down Rockhill
and appointing PindeJ OF Peoria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
1rvJT DEODI E,C COT TTANT An Forumoe


them is the finding OF a respectable mod
crate priced place in which 10 live. Many
Of these might be accommodated in pri-
vate families if householders of moderate
means would Join the association and
furnish privately lists OF rooms available
for boarders or dodgers. This would also
draw together the better class OF land
ladies and secure for them wide adver-
Using, at the same time that safe shelter
is provided for strangers.
Let the phlanthropists and social work
ers once realize the need for an active
New York branch, and It's financial sup
port will be secure.
HELOISE DURANT ROSE,
Chairman, International Association for
Housing Students and Travellers.
Turiolee, New City. y. Y, Jan. 20, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
THE CITYS CHILDREN
The Present Inadequate Care of Them
Is Criticised.
litor of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Mr.. Charles u. Hilles. as presi-
dent Of the New York Juvenile Asylum,
has called attention to the fact that New
York city has as wards an army OF
2. 900 dependent or delinquent children
and that in the care of them the city
pays $40 a year less than the avera sc
amount paid for the support of similar
children by other cities and other states.
This Is a mistake for which the city
must some time pay the penalty. The
present administration should see 10 IT
that these children are properly support
ed and that a sufficient amount OF money
is appropriated TO provide for each one
OF them an education sufficient TO give
him or her a fair chance in the world.
The writer is acquainted with young
man who in 1905. when only child,
pleaded guilty 10 the theft OF a small
amount OF Jewelry from room in a
hotel in which he was employed. He
was sent to the. children's village at
Dohbs Ferry. which is under the con-
troll Of the New York Juvenile Asylum.
In that institution he spent two years,
making record never before or since
equalled. He was tested in every way
and was at all times found TO be honest
TO the superintendent. Mr.. Guy Morgan,
he said that he was not guilty Of the
crime charged against him, but by a
pettifogging lawyer had been persuaded
to plead guilty.
Leaving She institution he literally
fought his way through the necessary
schooling and into the profession OF dem
tistry. lie now lives ia Atlanta. and ia
recognized as one of the rising young
citizens of that city. lie recently mar,
ried the daughter OF a well known At
lanta family. Last Christmas he brought
his bride II New York. and at the chill
dren's village made an inspiring talk TO
the boys now there.
That young man was worth big in
vestment AS boy he was just an
average boy. not much better and not
much worse than the average individual
OF the 1000 now being cared for by
this city.
ARNOLD VAN DYKE EOUTLEDGE.
No. 80 Nassau street, New York, Jan.
o. 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
The Coming Tower
ABBOTTAGE.

Alternately n. tried . 20 "Gravcly she put :"
slowly 49, Barton began" "whmperngy tho soul 80
9" . seriously. . Eve began suddenly he began
81. slowly. slugsshly 60. solicitously .-' eve '
suspcon
tomboyshly crsvl.d" trno shiyerinsly she
" violently Barton. e." Vaguely. he began 49,.
"Thoughfully she seemed" VERY eingerY he TOOK
DULY her voice rose "Fluueringly the girls eyes
"Heedlessy the scrapbook slowly ~ Eve cams c'""'
slid. 10" Ing.
"Monotonously she began" "Hoplessy he heard
"Passonatoly. she swerved" "Increduousy she 'd
",bruptIv Barton reached" sartingly. she pitched
"Squlntingly Barton fol- o.. spontaneously "1
lowed ferkcd his hand
Very softly his hand .." "Dartinsiy Eve flashed
VERY painstskinsy she "unninchngy go. the girl
bcran...." Jumped %.
"Poisnsntly . he heard 'Gimpy De-. he sank back"
%. slowly laborlously %. stsrtngy. broke a. ..
O.. he allowed" glare
| softly she began. "Shrewdly she stood "
"Frownngly 800 Eve . bent "Rolingly the shadow
forward" struggled q"
"Palpaby the vigor died ."
From Edgerton" by Eleanor Halowell Alb
bot, I'm the February Evorybodys
Gently, surely firmly, slowly
Sadly, though a trfle shyly
Give | this opinion lOwly
Carefully, | think unhighy
OF Miss AbbOtts stuff | fall,
Briefly, for it not at all
Vaguely passIOnatcly. gravely,
Softly, poignantly and dumby,
Flutteringly. but wholly bravely
State | my conviction, bunny:
YEARLY | read the stuff;
Abbottly, | cry "Enough|
Dean Swift would have led the contribs league,
past "A pcradventure Whoever has ambition 10
he heard in a crowd" he said, in "A Tale Of a Tub"
must press and squeeze and thrust and climb, with
indefatigable pains till he has exalted himself to
certain degree of altitude above them.
WHY THE ENGLISH SUFFS ARE MILITANT.
[From "Od Mole" by Gilbert Cannan
when YOU live with woman you are continually
astonished TO find she is human being"
Human" answered Robert with some
thing of the angel"
Angel he damned" came in explosive protest,
women are just as human as ourselves, and rather
more So"
"Ah," said Robert. with blissful inconsequence,
but it doesn't do to let em know it."
Anna Marble Pollock is the mad. mad wag never
fear Her husband is i'll, and inquirng friends con-
tinually are calling her on the telephone And
she says. II am more chinned against than Chan
ming"
TWO SMART PITCHERS; OR PRAISE FROM SIR
CHRISTOPHER
T"Chrsty Mathewson" in the American1
OF course. 10 put the coin to con
because they pitchers and expert hnancies
but II should have been kept a secret.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
A Taste for Shakespeare,
of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Mr.. Ben Greet's reminder relative
to the farewell visit OF Sir Johnston
Forbes Robertson is much appreciated by
British residents In this city. who are TAX
ing full advantage OF the last opportunity
offered during the present week Of seeing
this splendid actor In his favorite roles
A debt Of gratitude Is due TO Mr.. Ben
Greet not only for his letter on this mat
ter but also for tho heroic work he has
done In this country during the last
twelve or fifteen years in cultivating a
taste for Shakespearian and old comedy
plays. and this city is 10 be congratulated
upon the fact that he is to have the direc-
ton OF the Edwin Booth Memorial The.
atre. so soon TO grace this city
c. ARMSTRONG.
New York. Jan. .. 1871.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
And After ?

In the pocket of man who killed himself day
before yesterday in a railroad station found a
clipping from a Maeterlinck essay Death"
This sentence was UNDERSIGNED:
In any case it fairly certain that spend
I'm this world the only narrow, grudging, obscure and
sorrowfu moments Of our destiny
There were other suggestions of the tragic force
of circumstance that led to the suicide But this
desire for escape-with confidence that freedom
and peace certain 10 follow in what came
after-seemed the central thought in the mans
mind.
But who in his senses has faith in the sugary
thought expressed by Maeterlnck? Few II any, we
think. Notions of what comes after death were
never more various less dogmatc than to-day
But the general opinion driven home by a century
of scientific thought. should say, is that wher-
ever and however It may come life after death
must grow naturally and logically out OF present
existence And any poor human who seeks death
for an end Of trouble and to gain sudden joy and
freedom is snaching at will o. the wisp. with
neither reason nor faith as his guide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
THE DIARY OF OUR OWN SAMUEL PEPYS.

January 22-Payed at pool with A. T.. Thomas
the playwriter aud he made give him points
i'm Is. and Disconnected me that he beat me- and
then | did play him again, the same way and
trcrpced him roundly, the swashbucking braggart
as | can do any time | am minded Then came O.
Johnson and Brian Hooker and Freddy Steele and
we all did play at an Hibernian sport that hight
Kelly pool. and great sport too, and | gained iOs
thereat. Home to dinner where I had a great
steak. and thence TO my Office, and did my stint but
hard put to it, what with all the Interruptions
and no room of mine TO abour in. Home iate
by Mr.. Shontss tubular route, and | stood all the
way
23-Wth II. Landauer the Milwaukee merchant
TO luncheon. and we had fine meal and not 50
costly neither albeit there were Of us. So through
the town looking for the lady in the blue velvet
gown / lately. but nought OF her With
A. Van Westrum the critick TO dinner, and we had
deep talk letters, and find his opinions sound
where he differs with me, and therein he IS
utterly in error. Read tayle Of Mistress Eleanor
Abbotts this night, and could think of nought else
but the affectatidh of her writing manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

see grave consequences II IL holds water Inc next
time Chicago calls New York 'inSuar or fl''soHsi
receives the usual mention in our loca co'unns 'uS'
there Ice arrests and trials and general row we
suspect not sense of humor Is an esseh'ai eli'p
mcnt Of an upto-date American community even il
The Middlehnrgs can drag along without II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

Everybody who knows anything at all knows am
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Florencio Constantine
1t had slipped our mind for the moment, neverthe
less
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

The Appellate Divisions denial Of Sergeant Duffys
appeal is encouraging. The place for crooked cops
is Jail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

1t is To be regretted that Canon Hannay left this
country without discussing the fundamentals of the
sleeping problem with our two leading Pullman
Taf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

Joe" Cassidy and William Willett seem to he
prominent just now i'm the Kings County courts
over in Kings there is no statute of limitation for
dead ones"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

BRING BACK. BRING BACK, OH. BRING BACK"
tAi in the Cripple Creek (Col) Times.l
CLAIRVOYANT.-Tes how TO settle family troubles.
Tells how bring back husband or lover and gray hair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

Goethals May Run Poce-Eyening Post headline.
Which. as W. W. suggests, is what Waldo tried TO
do. except that he inserted the 81" in run.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
SATURDAY. JANUARY "a. iaii'

,,..-.d q, IN. Po.torce at York as Second OS''
Matte
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
THE COMPLETE LETTER WRITER.

From a lawyers letter endorsing " k encyclopaedia
IL had the old edition and seldom consulted same.
it was far behind the present times and in
formation upon subjects treated"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

Dipping into the future we glimpse the headlines
of the barbarian press; "Goethals Goethalms Police
Head"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

Anna Marble Pollock is the mad mad wag neve
fear Her husband is i'll, and nquirng friends con
inually are calling her on the telephone And
she says, ~ am more chinned against than Chan
ming
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

TWO SMART PITCHERS; OR PRAISE FROM SIR
CHRISTOPHER
t"Christy Mathewson,' in the American1
OF course was necessary put up the con-
vince Tinker Knabe the reliability OF the league,
they pitchers and expert hnancers,
but II should have been kept secret.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

Dean Swift would have led the contribs league
past Il pcradventurc Whoever has an ambition e
he heard in crowd" he said, in "A Tale of Tub
must press and squeeze. and thrust and climb Will
indefatgable palms. till he has exalted himself to
certain degree of altitude above them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

But that isn't the way he pronounces ii.
II rhymes. we are Informed. with petals.
And the accents on the Goet.
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