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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-08

the very time when the farmer is bust
est; that is during the planting season
In the spring, which Is the only time
to build roads, for then the road has
the entire summer to compact and
solidify and get ready for the trying
time of the winter. II road Is graded
in the early spring, properly crowned
and good drainage provided. the en-
tire embankment will be dried out be-
fore fall and the summer rains falling
Oh 1t will wet only the top inch or so
and be quickly carried off, and when
the frost comes there will be very lit
tie moisture to freeze. for let US re-
member that the ground does not
freeze, but the moisture in the ground.
II the moisture there is at a minimum
the road will pass through the winter
and open up. In the spring without be-
ing cut up very deeply, particularly II
1t Is dragged frequently after rain,
so as to keep out the little ruts that
will hold the water and permit 1t to
soak down and loosen up the ground
Immediately beneath. Keep water off
the road and the trouble will be re-
duced to a minimum.
Hence 1t would seem like a sensible
business proposition. and one that
would make for efficiency, to have
some one in charge of the roads Of the
county who has nothing else to do
and who knows what to do and when
1t ought to be done.
Legislation is pending in several
states to simplify and cheaper road
administration and put 1t in skilled
hands. This seems to be the first step
In the direction OF Improvement. 1t
goes without saying that the old plan
OF working out the road tax. In which
annual picnics. with horse racing, box
ing. wrestling, jumping, story telling
and other stunts are the principal
features. should be abolished, and that
all road taxes should be pand In cash
and expended under skilled supervi.
sion. That is the only way we can
get one dollars nth of road for the
dollar expended. We are now getting
less than fifty cents worth of road for.
the dollar collected.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-08
Value of n Clean Citv.

When the city has been made clean,
It should be kept so. Too few realize
the value of keeping lawns and yards
free from rubbish 1t is worth while
for more than one reason-for in
stance, for the sake Of health, for the
sake of pleasanter conditions for the
citizens themselves, and for the sake
of the impression 1t makes on stran-
gers. 1t is worth much from the
standpoint Of local pride to have the
reputation of being a clean city. 1t
is worth dollars and cents also, for
the better a town looks the more sale
able property In 1t is, 1t Is a notice
able fact that all through the country
not only the cities, but the villages,
have come to realize that work along
this line Is worth doing
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-08
Education and Suicide

The American Practitioner declares
that suicide increases with education
and civilization and adds: ut has
been said that the spread of the alpha
bet is coincident with. that of self
murder. The savage rarely takes his
own life. In Italy, Russia and Spain,
where the standard Of education is
low, the fewest suicides on the CONT
nent of Europe occur, while in France
and Germany, where the people are
more sensitive and refined and where
the standard of education is higher,
the percentage is much increased"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-08
Peonies for Amateur.

Peonies are beginning to rival the
rose. Amateurs should by no means
neglect them; for they are free from
pests, and need little attention and
bloom year after year with greatest
freedom. But beware of planting
them too deeply, which mistake is
often the explanation of lack of
flowers. The crown should have but
two inches OF soil over it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-08
WAYS OF ROOFING ROSE SLIP
to Lie Flat on the Bottom Of
Hole or Trench.

The right and wrong way to plant
things The roots should be careful
ly spread out to lie fiat on the bot
HON of the hole or trench. They must
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-08

not be bruised or broken. When the
plant is placed press little dirt about
the roots and fill the hole gradually,
Then firm down by stepping lightly on
the top soil
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-08

Great n'4 aerH Pig. G. Hfa .
90, "'ITE "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14
Jobn Bull Comes Back.

English criticism had taught us TO expec' niue
Of the British polo team, which nad peen Se'ec'eu
With difficulty after several supposedly better men
had refused or had been unable to come 10 thS
country. Its members had played little together
Yet their work in Yesterdays game was OF the
highest order ON the form displayed they looNe"
as = they would have given hard match to me
Eic -Four N its best. Tho successors OF IN" hlS
Tour fell Jar below the standard. The keen ana IN
spirnr leadership Of other days seemed 10 be lack
ing while individual players fell far below thel'
usual form
or course the work Of easy winner always
looks impressive while that Of a loser appears
ragged II is hard TO believe that a team rated
50 low AS the challcngers abroad viii MAINTAIN
the form displayed yesterday. Another contest may
tell another story.
The English played desperately. Stun to reck-
!essnes, perhaps by the opinion Of them held III
their own land. and taking all chances. they Won
The Americans may be better prepared for their
rushing tactics in the next encounter, but 10 win
they will have to fight hard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14
An Investigation of the Coroners.

Mayor Mitches investigation of the coronerS
through his Commissioner Of Accounts may yield
valuable information. though it is more likely 70
yield only fresh instances of the general inehcency
of the system. For that an investigation is hardly
worth while. since the system has been judSed-and
condemnation years. The charges and counter
charges of the Schultze trial are only what may
be expected g long ~ this anomaly in government
lasts.
The coroners must 90 Coroner Feinber9. presi-
dent Of the board says he is willing to aid in bring
ing about any change which will mean improve
ment in the work for which the coronerS exis..
That is simple The Short Ballot organization
fathered legislation (and negligent Legislature
killed it which if put into effect certainly would
have meant improvement in the work which the
coroners attempt TO do.
Until the examination into suspicious deaths aud
the holding Of autopses in the bands of medi-
cal experts under such conditions that the police
and the District Attorneys men will not have 10
do over again undo the work done, the system
will be at fault The coroners are survival OF
the dark ages. and the law under which they OPP
crate is not much better If the Mayors inves-
tgation starts this basis. and is conducted with
view to gaining information TO help Dust the
coroners il will be Of benefit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14
THE TALK OF THE DAY

Nav diseases or new cures always OF interest
10 the reading public. Therefore enthusiastic re-
porter believed story lay in waiting because 81 d
rumor. that germs Of a disease had been dis
covered He located the doctor responsible for tne
find and questioned him.
In what guise" he asked, do these germs APP
pear
The doctor smiled You needn't be afraid. he
said. This is to be d fashionable disease and will
appear only in the guys with money
you get more straw for your money-Chicago Even
ing Post.
4 say Weggie IN in an awful mess! Miss Smart
to me for 'bweath Of pwomise. or SOM
thin hoHwid like that
"Weally?'
'Yaas. said ! was awfully sowwy not to ask
her to mawwy me- but dad would cut off if did,
and all she said was; You needn't imagine I'm the
kind of a girl that accepts an apology for a man."
The reason father hates 10 play cards with mother
is because if he loses he loses and if he wins ne
loses Cincinnati Enquirer.
Elements mix in a railroad station. but that Of
humor predominates. The other day a man entered
the Grand Central hurriedly He afterward ex-
planned he had 70 a country cousin coming in.
He rushed friend who knew of his erraud.
Am ate?" he asked
No the train just into the station" he Vaa
told.
'Ra- into it.? he blurted Was any body hurt"
Mrs. Goodwin wish to select present for M
husband and / can't find anything suitable lie
doesn't smoke or drink, go nights or play
cards.
Saesperson-Is he fond Of fancy work?-National
Food Monthly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14
a Fiasco i'm Addition.

Felix Ribot. the Frenchman. probably never heard
essential requirements Of craftsmanship were ad-
dition division and silence. But his long experience
with parliamentary government should have taught
him that it isn't safe 10 try TO build up a parlia-
mentary coalition without the aid of an adding
machine. NJ. Ribot thought that he had formed i.
ministry with a majority support in the Chamber
Of Deputies behind it, But his arithmetic was very
bad He trusted to memory and his opponents had
mechanical adder When the first rollcall WAS
over he had only 262 votes and they had GO6.
The next time NJ. Riboi will put numbered tags
on all his followers. His opera bouffe fall vas more
precipitate than anybody expected Yet he could
not have lasted long in any event, since Cabinet
beaded by him did not fairly reflect the current
of opinion disclosed in the recent election The
ruling power In the Chamber is still the Radical.
Socialist combination. and it is more natural for K
TO take control of the than to let power
lapse temporarily into the hands OF an opposition
consisting of the Moderate and Reactionary groups
The Reactlonaries fooled Ribot. They are primarily
out for trouble and appear to prefer even Social
ism 10 moderate Republication.
NJ. viviani has undertaken to construct Il
Eadical-Socialist Cabinet. He ought to profit by
the Rbot hasco. It is to be hoped that he doesn't
take Office until he can figure out real ministerial
majority on his adding machine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14
The Tired Business Man a Back Number

A few years ago certain type OF theatregoer
called the Tired Business Man came 10 be a
factor in the speculations Of both the musical com.
edy producers and the crtcs-mostly of the critics
The chief characteristic of this person appeared to
be utter inability to use his imagination or per-
haps religious determination not to use it,
Musical shows, according TO our best critics have.
since his advent been constructed as TO give this
fatigued gentleman few mental evolutions as
possible Shows entirely lacking in continuity OF
plot or unity OF idea supposed to give him
perfect content lie filed the orchestra seats and
the managers pockets all summer long.
\ visit TO the Two essentially summer shows at
present in town moves US TO wonder if the Tired
Business Man still exists. Both devoid of plot
yet no one in either audience could enjoy for
minute the disconnected scenes the sporadic love
passages and songs the ever recurring humorous
dialogue unless he used his imagination and
changed his point OF yjew with considerable rapid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14
An Open Forum for
Public Debate.
A NIETZSCHE ANNIVERSARY
Money Is Asked for a Monument .
Weimar.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The SEVENTEEN anniversary Of the
birth of Friedrich Nietzsche will fall or
October Is. To mark the event his adj
mirers on the Continent are planning 70
erect a monument to his memory on ths
hill al Weimar, near the house where he
spent his last days. That house Is nov
occupied by the Nietzsche-Archiv. vith
the philosophers sister. Frau Elizabeth
Forester Nietzsche. in charge of IT, In
case there is a surplus after the pro-
posed monument has been paid for it
will be used to put the Nietzsche-Arc
in better order. TO encourage critical
work in the field that Nietzsche opened
and TO establish Nietzsche scholarships N
philosophy. All materials in the Archiy
will DC turned over 10 the committee ny
Frau Forster ietzsche.
Americans who desire 10 contribute 70
the fund may send their subscriptions 70
DR. Richard Oehler, librarian OF Bona
University, 20 Koenigstrasse, Bonn, 0ef-
many, or TO the Nietzsche Monuneni
Fund. in care of the London. County and
Westminster Bank, 10e-l1l New Oxford
st, London, w. The appointment o.
American bankers is under consideration
and may follow shortly.
OSCAR LEVY.
II. l.. MENCKEN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14
A STATE INSURANCE FUND
The Right to Assess Policyholders Is
Debated.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Mr.. Baldwin. manager OF the State
Insurance Fund, states that in
no event will the commission resort TO
an assessment upon policyholders TO
make up for unexpected losses" This is
perfectly true, as the commission has no
right to assess polcyholders under the
law, but it is also true that section 100 OF
the law, after setting forth the conditions
under which an employer may withdraw
from the fund, specifically states: +" g.
provided that in case any employer so
withdraws, his liability to assessment
shall, Notwithstanding such withdrawal
continue for one year after the date Of
such withdrawal as against all Liabilities
for such compensation accruing prior 10
such Withdrawal" What does this mean!
II the State Insurance Fund decides with
in one year after an employers with
drawal that premiums charged have not
been sufficient in the past assessments
may be made against the employer that
has withdrawn. The purpose OF this is
plain-if premiums charged are insult
ficient and an employer remains In the
fund. rates will be increased; IL an en-
pioyer withdraws from the fund, due 10
the increased rates. ne may be assessed.
The idea, as ! see il, is 10 make certain
that once an employer elects this form
OF protection TO so bind him, that it will
merely be TO the employer a question Of
taking his chances with higher premiums
II he stays in the fund, or to become sub
iect 70 assessments II he withdraws.
This right TO assessment, which is CIV
en- under the law, has been met by a.
resolution made by the commission. which
reads as follows: Resolved. that the
commission declares its judgment to be
that Il has no right or authority under
the act to levy an assessment on any
policyholder." This resolution means
absolutely nothing. IL is merely the
Judgment" of the commission, and
fail 70 see how by any resolution the COM
mission can waive its rights under the
law Further than that. this resolution
declares that the commission has no right
TO levy an assessment on any policy
holder. which is perfectly true. II is
only when an employer vithdraws from
tho fund and is a policyholder no longer
that the state fund has a right TO assess
THEODORE NJ RIEHLE.
New YoEk. June 9, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14
NcCoocy's "UpIift" Committee.

II should not surprise Democratic State Chalr-
man Osborn that McCooey OF Brooklyn should an
rouncc he had turned upiftcr and was organizing
q "committcc Of 100" He has the best of prccc-
dents Murphy is for the uplift-"if uptt II the
word" And whatever Murphy is FOR finds favor
with Met ooc! certainly snccZc follows Snuli.
McCooey'S committee will probably make the Dc
mocracy in Brooklyn virtuous that nothing save
the adoption Of few reform resolutions could
SAVIOR more Of the upift. In fact. since Murphy
and his section boss for Brooklyn have reformed
there are only things left TO hope for. One IS
full and complete statement Of all Tammdny
Halls receipts. The other is McCooeys resiSna-
ton from his $1,000 Job in excess Of uplift ono
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14
'Twixt Love and DUTY.

Governor Gynn. loyal Democrat true to lam
many, and proud expounder OF the economy doc
trne deserves the sympathy of the entire state in
his present trying plight There await his final
disposal the appropriation bills. in which nestle
items which mean good jobs for the faithful. If he
prove true 10 Tammany. the items will remain in
the bills and the heelers will remain in the JOBS.
But the total appropriations will mount TO figure
which will make all the Governors economy prom
iscs look sick.
Torn 'twixt love and duty. the Governor mani
testify suffers II is TO be hoped that if there's any
further sufferiIg TO be done it will fall on the
present jobholders, not the public. which pays.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14
OUR CAPITALISTIC COLLEGES
So a Socialist Critic Of Dr.. Eliot Re
CARDS Them.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: From Dr. Elot's statements in yes
terday mornings Tribune At is quite evil
dent that ne has not correct concep-
ton Of what socialism really is. Being
like most college professors. directly de-
pendent on the capitalistic class and sub
servient 70 il and teaching its young
men, his eyes are blinded TO conditions
as they exist. Locked in college, he Is
unable 10 see conditions as they are TO-
day and draw his own conclusions.
A large number Of college professors
and presidents have been quick TO take
up the socialistic work. and have been
banished and dismissed from service by
the ruling class (for who desires to pay
a man to teach his son doctrine directed
against himselfD, for in most cases these
colleges have been directly dependent on
contributions from the nations million
aires.
In view of the above, 1t is hardly fair
10 allow DR.. Eliots statements 10 Do used
a s evidence 10 prove the impractica6ility
of socialism when he is forced by cir
cumstances 10 hide what may be his zeal
thoughts stating those Of the class he
represents
or course you will appreciate that this
Is not aimed at DR.. Eliot personally, but
is true Of the large majority OF instruct
ors. preachers, editors and politicians
Their minds are not their own.
JOHN A. REUSCHER
New York. June II, 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14
NEW YORK FROM THE SUBURBS.

New York enthusiastically announces that Sir Conan
Doyle may become resident of that burg Showing
that Sly Conan IS something OF jester when ne gets
among the Gotham Observation-Disclosures Evening Tele-
graph
The ABSURD claim is made that the cost Of living is
lower in New York than in other large cities Millions
of natives OF the provinces who visit the metropolis
annually could testify otherwise II Observation-Disclosures
ter Democrat and Chronicle
New York couple married in a safety vault and
they had better stay there II they live together
any length or time ia Gotham Phila dephis North
American
The New York judge who wouldn't permit child
actress TO play Little Eva In an Uncle Toms Cabin
show because she vas 100 young should be commended
Tor UNFOLDING OF the cherished traditions OF the
5tase.-Boston Transcript
What's become OF u.s. with New Yorks health
soda water is preiudicaI health, ST. Louis MIL
vaukee and Cincinnati boastins that their beer is
pure?-Lousville Courier Journal
The higher the better Several New York hotels are
going TO allow dancing the roof Admission
10 elevators viii reach fancy prce-Clncinnat Com
mercial Tribune
New York is to have Fourth. on which occasion
II will doubtless abstain from discussing the Becker
oase.-Chicsgo Daily News
Is 1t too late TO this before the medstors
American.
The wealthy New York girl who married chauffeur
Liberty probably felt she would have pre-
fsrea death u she hadn't got sut--H9u,ten Post
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14

be little more than rough statement or inoo.Do
OH honor all the debts being left to the oeore''OD
Of the payer. The axity with which the ou''"o
man is treated Is in striking contrast VII" w
severity shown toward salaried workers anu D,n
owners Yet 1t is evident that the 'Incl '.'''"
from an income tax must come from tue ou'i'''
class
II Mir McAdoo is curious TO kho" ""'''
s2S 10000 went 10 he needs only 10 'e"u WV
form Of statement which he mas iNS"Vu ~, -
,osao.s -, iroor,os between 5000 and 10000 not
taxable AZ the source
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14
ALIENS IN CITY JOBS
A Reader Accuses the Controllers
Office Of Ignoring Law.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In these days, when there is SO
much talk about allegiance TO our nag
would like TO call attention TO the fact
that there are men holding high posi-
tions in the Controllers Office who are
not citizens Of the United States. These
positions are in what is called the exempt
class, and the appointments were made
by Mr. Prendergast
There is an eligible list in existence
covering the positions referred 10, and
In view OF the law that in order 10 quail
ify for a civil service examination you
must be a citizen, how can the Controller
Justify his acts in appointing men to
positions in the exempt class who are not
citizens OF the United States?
A CONSTANT READER.
Brooklyn Juno ;. 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-14
The Income Tax Leak.

According 10 Secretary McAdoo returns from the
personal income tax are s23,000O0O below his esti-
mate lie seems at n loss TO account for so big a
discrepancy and says that many liable to the in
come tax have failed make returns. and many
have made inaccurate returns" He ntmates that
the Treasury Department will 60 after these delin-
quents.
But II Mr.. McAdoo has read the voluminous regu.
atons for collecting the income tax which the
Treasury Department has issued he must know
that not only many but practically all OF the re-
turns made Of income in 1919 were inaccurate. Ac
curacy was impossible under the many conflicting
interpretations OF the law given out by the Inter
nal Revenue Bureau. The mudde into which the
bureau got Itself interpreting the law probably dis
Outraged most taxpayers They knew that what
ever they did they would fall foul Of some regua-
ton or Interpretation. and undoubtedly many OF
them decided to take chances with the simplest
and vsguest possible form Of statement The at
tempt TO collect the t3x for 1918 grotesque
experiment It was entirely the Treasurys fault If
the law WAS not taken seriously by persons liable
under t.
Moreover while the law and the regulations ex.
hibit much ingenuity in puruing the man with
salary or with bond coupons or other sources Of
revenue easily collected on at the source they give
the widest latitude 10 taxpayers declaring profits
from business Tho personal declaration for tax
psyers Of this class is so lacking 10 detail as TO