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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
ARBITRATION OF LABOR DISPUTES
1t Should Be Compulsory, a Reader
Urges.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Permit me to ask through your
columns If the tragic events that have
lately occurred In Colorado do not sug-
gest the necessity of our lawmakers in
PRODUCING such legislation, state or ma
tional. or both, as will tend to render the
recurrence of such horrors wellnigh i'm
possible. Cannot the principle OF self
compelled compulsory arbitration be
worked out by methods similar to those
adopted in other places and by methods
adapted to our American Industrial con-
ditions?
Labor unions have no more justification
to be tyrannlcal than has capital. The
former seem not TO he willing TO recog-
nlze their increasing responsibility In
their contractual relations. Why should
not voluntary arbitration be made part
OF every one of the time contracts be-
tween employer and employe. and thus
an opportunity be given for some rational
adjustment of differences before the
gage Of battle is thrown down and serious
trouble ensues? The trade unions oppose
the word compulsory; but why when
this class of contract binds each party by
and through its own signed agreement,
by which the liberties of each party are
protected and each is given fair oppor-
tunity to have his grievances heard and
Justly determined?
| know bill TO inaugurate such plan
between public service corporations and
their employees has been up before the
Legislature at Albany several times, and
has always been beaten back by the trade
union influence. in which opposition, |
think, they were unwise. In New Zea-
land there is an active and useful Board
of Cancellation and Arbitration Of six
Judges, three elected by wage earners and
three by employers. and the president is
appointed by the government This board
deals with every kind of industrial dis
pute concerning wages, hours of labor
and housing, and. while encouraging or
ganizng Of industrial unions. II allows no
strikes, and arbitration is compulsory.
Under this system wages have risen,
homes for the poorest of wage earners
have been supplied and tenure Of en-
ployment has been made secure. Why
may we not do as well as have New Yea
land and Austria and Germany?
]. c. PUMPELLY.
New York, May s. 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
How Old Was General Sickles?

The difficulties which biographers encounter in
keepng their data straight strkingly illustrated
in the case of Major General Daniel L. Slckles.
What was the year Of his birth? -Four different
dates are given by reputable authorities.
"Who's Who in America says that he was born
on October 20, 1925. THE National Cyclopedia OF
American Biography" gives the same date Apple
toms encyclopedia Of American Biography" makes 1t
October 20, 1893, and is sustained in that by the
New York State publication, New York at Gettys-
burg issued under the authority Of the Battlefield
Monuments Commission, Of which General sicRics
was chairman.
The general was twice member OF congress
Ron Perley Poore. in his political Register anu
congressional Directory" edition OF 1873 makes
Sa,o ., birth october 90, 1921. Blu. in the ofcia!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
Revolving Against Grandfather's Clock.

Cleveland has again indicated its claim TO be
recognized as a city that does things. It is not
afraid of experiments and has outgrown that iner-
old routine Of the past. How hard it is to get people
to alter their domestic habtsl We are willing 10
spend hundreds of millions of dollars digging the
Panama Canal in order to alter the trade routes OF
the world to spend even more millions on a war
which may materially change the map of North
America. But when it comes to striking against
the tyranny Of the house clock or the uneconomic
arrangements of the calendar crawl cautiously
back into the cavern Of ancestral conventions.
Cleveland has just put all its timepleces forward
an hour so that its citizens may have the benefit OF
an hour of daylight in the late afternoon. when
daylight is of most value for open air enjoyment.
once carried out the plan almost common
place in its simplicity and good sense. Yet how few
to take such a liberty with the ancient fixed caen-
dar Of daily activities! In England. where there
has been an agitation for putting the clocks forward
in summertime so TO add greatly 10 the scope Of
outdoor summer recreations inertia and loyalty TO
convention have always routed the reformers.
They would probably do the same in this city,
where however, the advantages Of the change
would be somewhat less than in the high latitude
Of England All honor. then, to Cleveland, which
has shattered foolish traditions and is no longer
willing TO bow down bIindy 10 the outworn running
schedule of grandfather's clock!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
WISE SAWS AND MODERN INSTANCES.

Fama nahum qua non Gliud reIocius album
Mexican war news.
AIioRdHdo bonus dormitdt HOmerus-Proof-room
euderS in the Tribune.
Al uno. disco omnes-Motto for colyum con-
ductor.
ST ntsnumenfum rcqHiris, spice-Andrew
Carnegie
Pnrfuriart mOntcS: hGScetur rfdiCHlHs mus.-Rob-
ert W. Chambers at work.
Bis pcccdre in bcIIo non licef.-William Jennings
Bryan.
Er nihilo mini ft.--Average musical comedy H.
bretto
Frdngds, non fectds.-Woodrow Wilson
Nc sut0r MtrG crCpidGm Mary c. Burke.
Dulce est dcSipcre IN locO.-AmbassadOr Page.
Quos Deus rWt pcrdere, prips dcmentdt.-The
baseball fan. H. l.. c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
A BITTER CRITIC OF UNIONISM
Il Stiles Ambition and Creates n Soul.
less People, He Contends.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In your advertising columns OF
yesterday I read a signed article by Ray
mond Sinclair. entitled THE Vocabulary
of the Criminal Glasses" Mr.. Sinclair
made the most startling statements in
hts communication to the public regard
ing the methods and actions OF the
unions in the United States. II would be
well If men and women who love their
country and the principles on which this
government was foundedwould read care
fully what Mr.. Sinclair says. for l know
that he cites tragic facts. From many
years Of personal observation through
out the entire United States 1 have
reached the same conclusions which your
advertiser has reached, and believe that
there is no question before the nation
to-day OF such vital Importance as the
one touching the labor trust. The
crimes Of violence with which Mr.. Sim
clair charges the unionists are being
committed daily throughout the country.
But far worse than the killing OF mems
bodies is the slaughter Of their souls, for
which this monstrous system Of human
slavery is responsible.
Ex-Presldent Eliot OF Harvard. stated
recently in the public prints that union
men were not happy ones. and he was
perfectly justified in his statement. They
are not happy. for the JOY of life is not
possible for a man whose aspirations,
whose worthy desire for advancement
through higher development. are strangled
by the iron grip OF an Organization"
Massed society responds In quality TO the
atoms that compose IL, and when those
atoms have lost their vital force and the
spark OF individual ambition has been
snuffed out. society is IN ominous peril
Of utter degeneration. In Washington
they are trying TO pass anti-inJunction
bills, and by doing so 10 remove the last
safeguard available against the agrees
sions of a slave system far worse than
that WHICH obtained here before the war
OF the rebellion. AS horrible as was the
slavery OF the blacks in the South. II can
not compare in its possibilities for perma-
nent evil with the slavery OF the white
working race to-day.
The poor darkies OF the ante-oellum
days at least worked in the open. and at
night they gathered under the stars and
sang their plalntive melodies or danced
away their cares under the moon. But
the laborers OF tho present. robbed OF
the spur Of individual development. re-
duced 10 mere human machines, living
in crowded cities where the sky is seen
only IN Sits and the pale. calm light Of
the stars is obscured by the brazen glare
- ,,,a,-,,.da til,,p,inatfons fnvitfno man
and women 10 stupid forgetfulness In
material pleasures. are living life from
which all poetry has been eliminated. In
which all imagination has been stfed,
and in which aspiration plays no part.
While the statesmen in Washington are.
seriously considering the advisabnity OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
THE PEDAGOGICS OF WAR
Humor and Tragedy Await Us in
Mexico.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The present interlude In the inter
national drama of "Pedagogics versus
Human Nature" is a very obvious attempt
by the collaborating playwrights to open
Act II with a bit of comic relief. Huerta,
overjoyed at the change of instructors, Is
rapidly becoming the star pupil Of the
4 B G mediators, while Messrs. Wilson
and Bryan. having voluntarily resigned
their teacherships and consented to go TO
school themselves. have been forced to the
foot of the class because all other scholars
are playing hockey" II will be interest
ing to see just how far the piece is going
20 be allowed TO degenerate into farce
after the prizes have been awarded at
Niagara Falls.
Until this award 1t will be wise for the
American people to endeavor to get as
much amusement from the course Of
events as possible. for it will help them 10
keep back the tears. They can rest as
sured that pathos is duly preparing. and
IN large quantities. II has been avoided
so far by the very narrowest OF margins.
mora by luck than good management on
the part OF the playwrights. luck having
enabled them TO reserve most Of the hor-
ror for the big scene just before the cur
tain Of Act H. Had It not been for the
action OF the Germans at Tamplco a good
deal OF this horror might have occurred
in Act !, where II did not belong: but the
Germans promptly informed the Tampico
authorities that the mobs must dispense
or they would do the dispensing them
selves. and our refugees were saved. Had
they been content 10 merely reiterate eX-
rcssions Of the most friendly regard for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
The Right to Crate.

To tho Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Your recent editorial advocsune
that permission be given the socia9is'
orators to "orate" to their hearts eoN.
tent deserves the fullest approval OF eVe'F
reasonable man. II the police would ~
in accordance with your suggestion ns"'
an innocent bystander who merely hSp'
pens 10 listen 10 these speakers throws"
curiosity wouldn't be compelled 10 NUS
an aching head through having come N
contact with a heavy and somewhat to'
ready club. X. j.
New York. May 4, 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11

nspired exclusively for this PIinth OF PeiucIdity.
May is here with blushing blossoms
In the orchard and woodland,
Pink and white and sweetly fragrant
Many gracious fruit-trees stand.
Clustered flowers deck the naples,
Scarlet seem the leafless twgs,
Peach and apple, pear and cherry,
Are abloom with dainty sprigs.
In the grove and in the forest,
Sweet the tribute May doth bring,
And her wealth OF pcrfumed blossoms
Are the crowni1g gift of Spring.
MARY c. BURKE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11

The District Attorneys speech was printed IN
"The Globe" before it had been delivered, ana CON
tempt proceedings are to be brought against 'hat
newspaper. We wish Organized Baseball would
bring proceedings against newspapers that print
premature Complete Final sporting extras an hour
before the end Of the games. And-what are some
journalistic mlsdemeanors!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11

Biographical Congressional Dictionary" published
by the authority OF Congress in 1908, the year 1870
is preferred Finally, according to "The New York
Times" the coffin in which the general was buried
bore the inscription Born October 20 1870
Who shall decide among these conflicting datesF
Seven cities claimed Homer; four birth years claim
General Sckles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11

Pope and Benjamin Franklin have been brought
forward as having originated the Nobody atIome
thing but il seems TO have orentated with Samuel
Butler, in Hudibras:
For he rope OF sand could twist
AS tough as learned Sorbonist:
And weave fine cobwebS, fit for SOUL
That's empty when the moon is full:
such take lodgings in head
That's 10 be let unfurnished."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11

The proofroom Guiding championship mas peen
won by Mr.. Reinald Werrenrath. Late last night ne
scored 81 points, forwarding q envelopes addressed
to him by disnterested persons. The mai score
was: Werrcnrath, 40; Lowell, 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
The Coming Tower

The Tribune's Mr.. Richard Harding Davs' IA
being arrested, was stealing Tho Coming Io"e'
Mr.. Mawruss Perlmutter's stun. Mr. Perimu''ef
was arrested and imprisoned in January.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11

The Tribune uses its best endeavors 10 insure the
trustworthiness of every advertisement II prints anu
to avoid the publication Of all advertisements contain
ing mis- eading statements claims.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
EDWARD FRANK ALLEN,
Editor Travel

Where we made our mistake was III teHihs '"'
Pirates we'd put the family plated-ware on tnelr
pennant chances. Since our announcements t"7
Giants haven't lost a game nor have the PlrateS
won
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
LILLE MAD. MAD MAGS.

Sir: Something Of discussion the other even
ing Lady telling about nice dog used 10 own
mixed breeds setter and collie, half and half Awful
row. YES. Just simply couldn't decide whether team
animal collier or a settce. JACK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11

The marines in Mexico may not have heard what
President James T.. Gaffney. Of the Boston Ma
tionals. said yesterday "Al want is fair DEAL
he articuated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11

TFrom the Malone q. y Farmer.I
CONGRATULATIONS from OF people tn Malone have 1oe
tended 10 The Farmer the position we have taken ON IN
onsiion TO hire 81 teacher to learn children to play
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
Orr O,pn War Photographs

BRITISH COAT or ARMS. WHICH
(:
MY @n URDAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
The violets of the Metrop.

I. Z. A-One thing about New York that almost
overpowers a modest stranger-the authors and
artists always trying 10 get into the lime light
picking out the most conspicuous places to publish
their names aud initials, and everybody trying TO
get top. Nothing but bunk bunk, bunk 1t is
absolutely sickening,
BY the way. did you read my baseball story in the
Black Cat this month?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11

Speaking of that Mex mediation yarn" writes
Edar-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
Our Own TraveIogucs.

Sir: Sometimes it is difficult to pick out nos
telry. Then again you may find one that SPEAK
for itself. In an English version of Hotels an
Pensions of Switzerland is one that holds on
these inducements:
The modernst hotel in the place, directly lain
at the port-railway station.
Favorable staying for those who seek recover
and ouietncss An unrivaled standquarter for
the most charming excursions.
Built on a pleateau OF old Romans with anuc
buildings overlooking the most different piano.
ramas that is.
Electric Examinations offer fairful aspect
They take place to defnate plan
One hundred beds in the center OF business anu
notwithstanding, situated very quietly In the
middle Of the BahnhofstrasSe
Seventy friendly. noble fitted rooms Rich cleo
trio light and sightful balconies
Carbonic acid baths. odoriferous baths ana
baths recommended by physicians. Two ap-
proved physicians and one female physician on
the place
Hard to resist, isn't II!
Florence. It.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11

ITS all bull and a yard wide"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11

By the way, isn't Edar astlining EN- out fire.
quenty?-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11

Entered 1T the POstoco at York Second CLASS MAI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11
ELEANOR BIGGEBs.

Sir: Old Art Hosxing art editor of the Country
Gentleman. and You know who am-are JuS'
soiIing for ruba. Two people have already said,
"vbv NOT MexicoF' so don't you go and ask me
that too. We are carrying snapshot guns ana
film cartridges
Editor Travel"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-11

SUBSCRIPTION RATEs.-By Mall Postage PAID outside OF
Greater New York. .oo.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-15

Continued on page A.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-15
OUR COMPETITORS.

The Demonstration Stock Farm
inspectors, DR.. Dodson and Mr.
Rawls, upon leaving here on Mon
day, went to look over offerings
of other sites at Monticello, in
Tensas parish, and at Oakley, in
Franklin parish. These two points
are competitors of Iberia, seeking
the privilege Of having the farm
located with them, How these
offerings will weigh against Ibe
rla's, we cannot say. Here, the
money invested in improvements
would be safe from river floods
and would need no levee for its
protection. Hope has two steam
railroads, the inierurban trolley,
the State model road which is des
tined to become a link in the Ma
tlonal Inter oceanic Highway, and
the river Tecbe. All these transpor
tation facilities pass through the
proposed site here.
Monticello IS shown on the MAJ
as being 8 miles las the crow flies,
from Copeland, its nearest rail
road station on the Texas 4 Paci
fic Railroad, and without water
transportation.
Oakley is shown as being
miles from Elan, it's nearest rail
road station on the I. Il P. 1t II
located on a branch of the Tensal
river.
According to the census Of 1917
Oakley had population of 20 peo
ple. Monticello, 40.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-15
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP

About tve years ago the people
of this community INDUCED IN an
election to test the popular will
regarding the proposition of Dir,
II. A. Mentz, who sought to ac
ouire, for the internrban trolley
line. this city's water and light
plant. The returns Of that cleo
ton gave n bare majority reject
ing Mr.. Mentz's propositions.
At that time the city's plant
was obsolete and inefficient.
Since then, the plant has been
renodeled, vastly improved and
extended greatly. The improve
ments added amounted to about
S75, 900 The service has been
extended to a 24-hour service, and
supplies quite deal of day power.
When the extensions, bow be
ing made, will have been complet
ed the city will have 135 hydrants
-t6 more than IL had in 1909.
These bydrants cost the city prac
tically nothing for the service, as
I the plant now more than meets its
operating expense. Had a lease
obtained with Mr.. MeDtz the oity
would have been charged $50 per
year for these extra hydrants or
$4,000. What the city saved then,
10y its refusal to lease, it is max
ing now, on that deal, But this
is not all. Thirty five new street
lights have been added to the city
lighting scheme, effectiDg a fur
ther saving over the lease plan OF
S2625 per aDnum.
Today's results prove the WIS
dom of the people in rejecting
Meniz's proposition five years ago.
When Geo. Washington retired
from public life he cautioned the
American people to avoid entang
ling foreign alliances. His wis
dom and foresight are amply prov
en- in the light of today.
This week, again, plans arr
forming, having designs upon oul
municipal ownership. The pro
motors of such proposition
should be given to understand
that they cannot expect a tavora
ble audience from the people who
are laying for and who are using
the service of this plant.
IL there is any industry or en-
terprise In this community, which
cannot prosper without absorbing
the municipal plant, (and that in
dustry is worthy and desirable,
raj her, let the plant absorb IL. Pub
lie ownership of public utilities il
not mistake. The trend Of the
times is more than ever in that di
rectioD; and, should this city
turn it's face the other way, i,
would be taking the retrogradt
track, good and proper.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-15
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
Elects Mr.. A. G. Bernard, Jr.,
Secretary.

On Thursday evening at the City
Hall the Board Of Directors OF the
Chamber of Commerce met with full
complement of the board present.
President +. J.. Estorge presided and
Secretary pro TEN. s. o. Nuckolls SUI
pervised the records. The meeting
was a lengthy one and full Of interest
from start to finish.
After the disposal Of the regular
routine work the Board proceeded to
consider the question OF electing y
permanent secretary. There were
four applications for the position: A,
G. Bernard. Henry Girac, w. L. Grant
and Mr.. Guthry of Lafayette.
Pefore taking ballot on any o.
these applications. the whole matter
was quite thoroughly discussed from
every imaginable angle. resulting II
the adoption OF resolution which De
clared that the secretary ehould b'
elected for period Of good behavior
and the pleasure Of the Board.
After disposal Of all the prelimina
ries IL was finally decided to tende
the position, under the approved con
iitions. to Mr.. A. G. Bernard, Jr.
The weekly Iberian., 1914-08-15

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