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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
The Hazard of the Elevated Lines.

The PETERBOROUGH seems to be going from bad
IN worse There was some reason-though no
excuse-for the elevated wreck of last Wednes-
day, which killed two persons and injured score
more. There seems to have been neither reason
nor excuse for Sundays wreck, which injured
dozen passengers. This road is fast getting into
q state of DISCRIMINATION equal to that of the
New Haven Railroad at one time. Passengers
will continue to travel on its elevated lines-there
is nothing else they can debut they will enter
on each Journey with fear and trembling, and
they will take out accident policies, if the cas-
ualty companies do not declare riding on Inter
borough lines an extra hazard which they cannot
underwrite.
Last year the PETERBOROUGH paid its regular
dividend of 10 per cent and an extra dividend Of
2 per cent The Manhattan Railway, or elevated,
stock has a guaranteed dividend of per cent.
These are fat profits for the stockholders. They
are far too fat when they are obtained by operat-
ing railroad with demoralized staff and an in
ferior equipment. Passengers should be consid-
cred rather than the purses of the owners of the
stock. 1t is scandaous that the Interborough
should be running wooden any of its
lines. 1t is trifng with the lives Of its patrons
when it operates its elevated lines without an
automatic safety device to prevent train run
ming into the block occupied by preceding train.
The directors and operating officials of the road
cannot escape responsibility for the injuries and
deaths caused by these two wrecks. The heads
of the Triangle Waist Company were indicted
for their responsibility for deaths in the fire
there. 1t might make the operators of the Inter
borough lines more careful Of their passengers
safety if they feared criminal prosecution in
stead of few damage suits which they can dis
courage or compromise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
The Servian Recovery.

4 remarkable shift in the fortunes Of war is
1.-THE turning back of the Acknowledgment IN
yasion of Servia. A couple of weeks ago the
armies of Field Marshal Potiorek seemed to have
yservia at their mercy. They had pushed across
the Drina River from Bosnia and forced their way
10 valjevo, where they stood on the Servisn line
If communications north TO Belgrade. The north
western section Of Servia, therefore, became UNI
,enabIe and Belgrade was hastily evacuated. 1t
looked az if the strength Of the ServIan armies
had been worn down to point at which they
Se.,id offer only weak defensive against an
lustro- Hungarian advance southwark as far as
Eish
d Now the face Of the situation is completely
changed. Whether the servians have received
rein forcements from outside or not There have
heen rumors of movement Of Russian troops
m the Danube TO the seryian border)' the iact
1, clear that the Austro-Hungarian right wing
and centre have been attacked with the greatest
yigor. the right wing being thrown back 70 inc
bosnian border The losses Of the Austro-huh-
ssrians are said 70 have been as severe as 'h'Se
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
Limit of Human Endeavor."

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: This expression limit of hu-
man endeavor" shows that we are pay
ing large salaries to men for defend
ing the transit companies against US.
The "limit OF human endeavor" was
reached twenty years ago, when ele-
waited cars were crowded as much as
they are now and we had four little
old wooden cars lighted with oil lamps
and at l29th st. had to change cars and
climb up and down stairs 70 do so, as
we still do now sometimes.
Every time an additional car is put
on "the limit of human endeavor" is
reached until there is danger of some
passengers going 20 the railroads, then
new limit" is reached
JOHN GOwDY.
New York, Dec. u, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
THE GREAT CAT CONTROVERSY
A Lover of Dogs Attacks the Loyalty
of Cats.
10 the Editor of Nc Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: / think Miss Champion in her
"Catty" article, though she may be an
authority on cats, is not fair 10 the
dog, which is acknowledged to be the
closest of all animals in its loyalty and
partnership to man.
Instances are so common that think
it may be called a rule, that a cat may
remain in the old home in event OF the
family moving away, while a dog Will
follow the family invariably. When
have you seen a cat come 10 you 81
your command if il chooses not 70!
A dog recognizes his owners authority
and will obey the call, even if against
his preference, and with reluctance,
still he obeys. ! have laid the choicest
bit of food On the ground at my dogs
feet and he will wait my signal before
eating it, though he ticks his chops
and is so very anxious TO see the ex-
pected signal. | fail to remember cat
which would not scratch its best friend
if abused, while dog would only draw
closer and wag his tail while crying
from the hurt.
A dog | once owned would not let
any member of my family strike (if
only by pretence) another, withou,
making a great show Of teeth and
growls of condemnation. have some
times initiated the crying of dog in
order to excite the quick sympathy OF
my true friend, the dog at my feet, and
the utmost concern and excitement was
instantly manifested. | think | never
noticed any such intelligence or atten-
ton in cat.
! have always been a close observer
of these two lines OF domestic pets, as
they come into such intimate touch
with US in our homes, and have almost
continuously had them around the
house and gladly indorse all that Miss
Champion has written in eulogy of the
feline intelligence and other traits, but
in comparing a cat to a dog, as TO their
loyalty and intelligence, the latter IS
far and away in advance. F. W. c. {.
Elizabeth, n. j., Dec. 10, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15

in the battles of August and September on the
Drina front.
Field Marshal Potiorek may have sent some
troons north after his recent victories. If SO, ne
mistook the fighting qualities and resources Oh
the Servans. This little nation has greatly as
tinguished itself by its fierce patriotism ana
martial spirit. Servia is no easy conquest IoI
any enemy. Evidently Austria-Hungary Is not
equal 10 conquering it just yet. Moreover an
Austro- Hungarian triumph in the southern war
theatre would be bought too dearly II 1t were
purchased by weakening of the Dual Monarchys
defensive against the Russian colossus In the
north.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
Mr.. WHITMAN'S OPEN STAND
His Support of Votes for Women
Called a Courageous Example.
n of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR All hail TO Mr.. Whitman for
having the courage of his convictions
TO announce himself in favor of "votes
for alp! This will make il much easier
for other politicians, from the Presi-
dent down, to at least make IL known
where they stand on so important a
question as the enfranchisement OF
half of the people of the land. We
have more respect for a man who sd-
mits he is so selfish as not TO give
others the rights which he enjoys than
for the man who is too cowardly 70
show his colors or who makes some
pretence of reason why he thinks III
would not be expedient."
No one knows better than Mr.. Whit
man does that we need the vote OF the
honest, patriotic women who have M
terest enough in our state and city
affairs to want to vote to help OFFSET
the ignorant unpatriotic vote which Is
now controlled by grating politicians
and their grating contractors. The
very fact that he wants this help Is
evidence that he favors honest govern
ment. MORTIMER G.. BALL
New York, Dec. 10, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
The Mayors Poor Defence of the Police

It is natural that Mayor Mitchell should feel
the widespread criticism of police conditions which
has arisen since the Baff murder and should de-
fend his Police Commissioner and the force in
general. He will not get far with defence, how
ever. which seems to take too lightly the police
failure in this case and endeavors to minimize
the affair by pointing out good work Of the police
in other matters.
Good work is demanded Of them. 1t was TO
get good work in the Police Department and in
many other departments where it was needed
that Mayor Mitchell was elected. The fact that
the police have emerged from the loose shiftless,
do-nothing care-for-nothing state in which they
were under Commissioner Waldo, and have be-
come in general, fine, outstanding, able body of
men speaks well for the Mitchell administration.
Il is gratifying that $50 gunner have been jailed
this year instead of 100, the figure for the year
before. All this does not alter for one moment
in one degree, the fact that Barnet Baff was
foully murdered by hired thugs, as result, in all
probability. Of a notorious business conspiracy,
and for ali the public can see no progress has
been made toward catching the gunner, let alone
the murder instgators
Not even the best police force could prevent
crime or catch every criminal. Yet no Mayor
will have a right to feel Gggrieved or consider
criticism unjustied If his police cannot discour-
age open. Haunting crime by catching and con-
voting murderers in case like the one over
which this city is still indignant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
PRAISE FOR MR.. DANIELS
His Effort to Bridge Social Gap Be-
tween Officers and Men Is Approved.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: OF late we have heard much
concerning the efficiency of the navy
and of its preparedness or unprepared-
ness for war This is a subject of the
most vital Importance to every true
and liberty loving American. But why
so much anxiety to-day? Doesn't it
seem strange that the navy should de-
preciate about 99l2 per cent in two
years, plus a few months? And when
we consider that so many of our ships
are undergoing such unnecessary re-
pairs, together with so much talk con-
corning the officers and men, | think it
high time an investigation is begun
but begun at the. proper time and among
the proper people.
Apparently this so-called discomfort
began when Mr.. Daniels tried TO bridge
the social gap between the enlisted per-
sonnet and officers. (0fficers Men
who are ordained gentlemen by an act
of Congress-
Mr. Daniels endeavored to make life
worth living for enlisted men and to
give them an equal chance TO become
line officers. Isn't it proper that il
should be such in this democratic land
OF ours, where men are supposed TO
be created equal? 1t may be said that
it cannot be done. As matter of fact,
| consider il next to an impossibility,
as | doubt If 12-inch shell would be
powerful enough 20 shatter the dignity
vanity OF many of our leading naval
officials; and for a person, regardless
OF his position, to even make a sug-
gestion TO advance men upon their
merits would be absolutely absurd in
many Of their minds.
Ask any one who has served on a
ship where a tyrannical captain held
their very lives in his hand what re-
dress they had in case Of unjust treat.
ment. HAROLD l.. LINABERRY.
Vienna. n J.. Doc 10. 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
mo MORE WOODEN CARS"
The Danger of Sandwiching Flimsy
Structures Between Steel Ones.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: As a reader of The Tribune
since boyhood, and in approval of hon
esty as against hypocrisy and decep-
ton in the administration of public
utilities as regards the public, all must
applaud your editorial of December IL,
mo More Wooden Cars" So little do
the hurried, busy patrons of subways
and "L's" underst and the fearful con-
sequences of even a slight collision or
these wooden cars that seldom is a
thought given to it. Any practical edu-
Gated person knows what happens
when a piece of wood is put between
two immensely strong pieces OF steel
and struck crushing blow. Yet in
practically every subway train, express
or local, a fimsy wooden car is sand
wiched, alternating from end to end,
between rigid steel cars purposely
built TO resist collision themselves and
thereby reduce TO kindling IN an IN
slant the sandwiched cars.
Frequently one sees criticism of the
wooden IL" cars AMI praise for the
steel subway cars, the writers assum-
ing because of the rivets and similar
panelling and decoration that the
wooden cars are practically all steel.
All wooden cars or all steel cars should
be the rule. No trains should be oper-
ated with the "sandwiched" variety.
saw the flames leap from one end
to the other of the cars in the collision
two years ago in January on the Third
Avenue a." 32d to 33d St, and con-
sumo only. the time it took me to walk
the two blocks over from Fourth av.
For one who has not used il, the heat
of the electric fame and the infinite
speed with which it consumes any
thing burnable can scarcely be under
stood. +. GRANGER HALL, JR.
Dansville. N. Y. Dec. II, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
The Coming 7oover
Lines on and from "Bartletfs Familiar QUOTATIONS.

rSir: For the first time in twenty-three years
"Bartlett's Familiar Quotations has been revised
and enlarged, and under separate cover we are
sending you a copy Of the new edition. We
would appreciate an expression OF opinion from
you of the value Of this work after you have mao
an ample opportunity Of examining 1.-THE
Publishers
OF making many books there is no end
So Sancho Panza said, and 50 say !.
Thou wert my guide, philosopher and friend
When only one is shining in the sky.
Books cannot always please, however good;
The good is Oft inferred with their bones
To be great IS to be misunderstood,
The anointed sovereign Of signs and groans
The Moving Finger writes, and, having wnt'
never nte as funny as can.
Remote, unlrended, studious le; me sit
And say TO all the world, " This was man!
Go. lovely Rose that lives its little hour!
Go, little booke! and let who will be clever
Roll on! From yonder iyy-mantled tower
The moon and could keep this up forever
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
Christmas in the South.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: | know something of how Sc
verely the generosity of people through
out the country has been taxed on ac-
count of the suffering in Europe. but
nevertheless | have feeling that there
are many who would count il n privi-
lege to provide some Christmas remem-
hrance for negro children in the rural
districts of the South, especially in the
cotton regions, where there is likely TO
be not only nothing in the way of ordi.
nary Christmas gifts. but poverty and
suffering on account Of the depressed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15

hope that the taxpayers of Queens will
be able under the new commission 20
reap some of the benefits of the rapid
transit improvements planned by the
city for that borough? Is it too much
to hope that the influence of East 14th
st. will be nil in the new commission
CHARLES II. GEORGE.
New York, Dec. IA, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
The New P. S. Commission.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: We are to have, according 70
current report new Public Service
Commission, nonpartisan or BIZ
partisan body, to succeed the present
commission, consisting of four Demo-
Gratis and one Independent. with Tam
many chairman. IL 1t too much to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15

Dear Mr.. Pepys: l can't abide en- don care
Peter Bines did warn his nephew against any girl VINO
didn't like cats On those occasions when do honor
you don't intend have the thing rubbing against
my grey-topped shoes and Sinking in and out under
my chair. And | won't stand for Mrs. Pepys hod.hg
it up by the skin Of neck the they do and say
ing Is him a little Of fng yes him is JUS zweet nice
OIL cunnin' ats what him is yessr'
Still you might the kitten Ferber and call him
Fur fur short. lpNA fLhbAt'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
An Op ForumfU
L

financial conditions growing out Of the
European war
| shall be glad to be used, as in other
years, as a medium for the distribution
of such presents, through small schools
and otherwise, as may be sent, and
shall see that they reach deserving
children in wide sections OF the South.
BOOKER I. WASHINGTON,
Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.
Dec. 10, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
"AND so THEY WERE MARRIED. "

From the Blanket CTe1) Sisnall
At the home OF the brides father Jackson Howton rear
Blanket p M Thursday. Nip Lizzie. the charming
daughter. married 10 Mr.. W. c. Soruggs
Nip Lizzie is Blankets attractive bellies The bride
becomngy with silver trimmings
Mr.. ScruGgs IS c: the prosperous business Of
Shamrock Wheeler Co.. Texas, and also able minister
The gifts beautiful Space forbids mentioning all
The solemn and impressive which made the hearts
pronounced by Elder s. A. Riddle OF Brown
ceremony bridal couple invited 70
the dining where dainty refreshments served.
OF course the before the couple is bright and
beautiful wish Of all Is that cloud may ever cast
a shadow promised pleasure which flowers OF
brightest beauty should bud and bloom.
'"rhe heart feels when
tie lips not.
tine pen speaks the
mournfl good-by."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15

Speaking of Miss Ferber, T. p L. observes that
Emma McChesney "bewildered, a little frightened
stood helplessy by" in Rio de Janeiro while cruel
custom house officer hurled volley of Spanish at
her." AS they understand only Portuguese IN Rlo
de Janeiro r. p L. sympathizes with Emma's Devil
nj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
GIVE BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS.
THE SUBWAY COP
FoRDCAR STORIES
AIR: THE OLD SEXTON"

dyed and dry-cesned 70 date.l
Nigh TO the door of a sub express
Stood a subway cop in the storm and Stress
His work was hard and he bumped the pates
OF passengers, calling: Both gates! Both gates -
A sign Of modernest times was he
And his look was colder than X. & L.
And these words carried across the din
81 hustle them in, hustle them in"
81 shovel them in with zeal and zest
Right here, down here in the earth's dark breast
And the copper ceased as another train
Caused him to struggle with might and main.
And said to myself: When time is told
A mightier hand than that copper's bold
Will sound DER the subway's record of sin
81 wrestle them il, wrestle them in"
An l. guard echoed the sweet refrain,
And he hustled them in on a crowded train
He wrested them in as best he could
In cars that were builded of straw and wood;
and the board of directors heard the song,
And they giggled merrily, loud and long,
And sang, as the nckels poured dd infn,
1--WE gather them in, we gather them in"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
A FEW WORDS OF PRAISE
From Two Readers Among Many Who
Have Sent Us Much ApPre-
ciated Letters.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: | first saw The New York IT'D,
une when a corporal in the flag guard
of the 44th Pennsylvania Regiment
during the Civil War in 1868. From
my freshman days in college, 1860, !
have been a steady reader. Permit me
to say that not even in the stirring
anti-slavery days, or in the interval
until now, has The Tribune waged a
nobler battle for the nations life ana
for the advancement of its manhood,
womanhood and childhood than in THIS
very year 1911. -,
Keep it up, W. l.. w.
Ithaca, n. Y, Dec. II, 1914.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: | think it my duty, and pleas
ant one, to tell you why The Tribune
is my preferred daily. value and read
every day two other New York dailies
and do not mean TO minimize in any
manner or measure the excellent quail
tiles of our great papers. Neverthe-
less The Tribune attracts me more than
any other paper, first, by its restrained
bulk, which does not scare me so much.
Our dailes have long been rlvalllng
one another in increasing their volume
daily and Sunday, and have reached
such a monstrous size as 70 almost
crush under their weight public atten-
ton and intelligence.
Editorial experience helps me to APP
preciate your intelligent effort in Civ
ing us plentifully all that is needed
and suppressing bravely all that is un-
necessary. Even your editorials are
brief and concise. This is very thought
full OF you and should be highly priced
by all of your readers, who have much
else to read besides their morning and
evening papers.
During my trip in Europe two years
ago, in answer to questions as TO which
of our papers was best and most surely
reflected the enlightened public spirit
of America, | always told my friends,
The New York Tribune. My acqualnt-
ance with it for twenty-five years and
more has led NEE to this conviction
and comparisons have confirmed 1t.
You publish no funny articles, except
on pages devoted TO fun. You spare US
the trouble of reading articles by men
who are truly great, like Pierre Lott,
or brilliant, like Bernard Shaw, in their
respective spheres, but who are devoid
of political sense and are in no wise
entitled to a hearing on national or
international matters of a political
character.
The Tribune's noble ambition is 70
offer US in its news, editorials, adver-
tisements, the truth first TO last.
| have been glad to hear recently
from some of my friends that they
have turned to The Tribune as their
morning paper, and | trust the number
of your readers will rapidly increase
and that The Tribune will have the
much larger circulation it deserves.
VI. SIMBAD GABRIEL, NJ. ID.
New York, Dec. y, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15

Would it interest you" asks R. o. c., ITO know
that Miss Marguerite C. Walz teaches modern dances
in PHILADELPHIA Yes, devotedly 1t interests US
six or seven times day. But it might pail on our
readers to print il again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15

The Tribune tcishcs 20 reslind ~
readers that anonymous letters edrno'
be printed IN this column. For our rec
OrdS and as dn assurance % the wrt!o, >
good faith, name aud address MAST q
signed in cUCrV case. These tclV not 20
published II the toritor so requests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15

If you saw, Damn saw, sign on Melrose avenue
and l61st street that said Tango Meat Market"
would you as he did, wonder whether Argentine beef
were sold there?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15

The new edition Of Bartlett errs, we believe IN
credting Casey at the Bat" to Joseph Quinian
Murphy It was written by Ernest L. Thayer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
nsurnr REAGAN The CAT"

The o. f. triple alliance has been revised, also,
Swamp Root, Woman and Song.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15

you added word 10 contribution OF mine the
other day." writes P. W.. (which improved it. Isn't
the Christmas spirit wonderful"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15

"The weapon has terrific destroying power on
impact" says the Boston American, "and suffocat-
ing radius of twenty-seven acres" Making cir
conference of about 1000 cubic miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15

For members of the Grand Jury to investigate
the L wrecks nominate Messrs. Harris & Blanck
Of the Triangle Waist Company, Mr.. Charles W.
Morse, Mr.. Charles S. Mellen, and the head usher
Of the ex-Iroquois Theatre Chicago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15

II there should be wreck of the colyum some
night we know who'd be blamed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15

Speaking Of familiar quotations, does the fnanci
page begin to interest you again?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
WHOM ARE your SAID CYRIL"

from the Evening NALL
She had done much in behalf youthful prisoners. whom
she believed could be reformed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-15
THE QUACK's ANTHOLOGY.

And all my days I'll sing the praise Of Dr. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery.