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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-18
AT Issue with Mr.. Damrosch.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Il does not seem exactly appropr-
ate, instead, rather funny and comical, for
plain human man, who knows no expert
cnces except those possible TO the masculine
mind, to attempt to pass judgment on the
scope and depth Of other types Of intellect.
refer TO Mr.. Walter Damrosch, who has
acted stuck up" unsteady. above women.
Fl every man could compose music Of
great macHidcencc and splendor which no
woman had ever equalled then there might
be some reason for thinking and believing
that great musical composition was a part
Of the particular combination which makes
and forms the mind Of man. But when we
look - life as il is, and consider the mill
ions upon millions OF men who have lived
upon earth. and yet see only the little baby
handful of men who have written anything
tremendous musically, it is impossible to
believe anything else than the fact that
these men had special and individual gift
which Is not generally found in the mascu-
line brain.
But why lay so much stress on instru-
mental music? Science and philosophy and
mathematics are good. but are only part
1i what there is in music The emotional
.le. which expresses love and tenderness.
and the religion OF the heart, and which
iuIs IT'S best expression through the voice.
g surely just as beautiful. How can the
writing OF a song, exquisite enough to ex-
press the purest emotions of life, be termed
'irothy" work? Mrs. Beach and others
must have had great insight and compre-
aeRs!on OF the supernatural to create such
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-18
Strengthen the Health Board.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Curiously enough, the average human
being is not greatly concerned about his
health until he loses it, Possibly this in
applicable Indifference may account some
what for the lack Of statewide interest in
the threatened raid upon the New York
State Board of Health. Under the present
administration this state board has approx
mated a reasonable degree of health insur-
ance for the men, women and children of
the State of New York. This has been posi-
bic through the fairly adequate appropria-
ton of funds expended by an exceptionally
efficient administrative body working along
the most modern lines of attack upon pre-
ventable disease and needless death.
In view of the threatened cut in the ap-
preparation for the State Board of Health. i,
il not about time for every adult citizen in
New York to put in claim for his rights
and privileges by telling his Senator and
Assemblyman at Albany that he hopes for
action which will strengthen and not weaken
the State Board Of Health?
ONE CITIZEN.
New York, April y, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-18
Anti-Narcotic Laws in Action.

\ hospital in this city reports that in the
course of single afternoon this week
nineteen persons applied for admission on
the plea that they were drug takers, and
being unable to satisfy their craving
feared that they would become insane.
Similar instances of distress and suffering
are seen everywhere, tending abundanty
10 confirm the apprehensions of those who
found fault with the recent anti-narcotic
legislation ON the score that it failed to
provide any immediate relief for the VIC
tins of former laXity.
Disrcgarding this aspect of the situation
for the moment. it is manifest that the
measures adopted have already had a
notable effect in curtailing the Legitimate
traffic in habit-forming drugs, while the
very prevalence of the complaints from
drug takers shows how necessary it was to
establish a more rigid control. No one who
has had experience Of the way in which the
habit of drug taking is acquired and fos-
tered can doubt the wisdom of placing as
many restrictions as conveniently can be
placed in the way of free indulgence. The
medical superintendent of great asylum.
dwelling on this point, said lately that he
had known patients. who had recovered Of
insanity due 10 drink and taken a VOW upon
their discharge that they would never
again touch it, to remark apologetically on
their next visit that they found 1t easy TO
pass one saloon in the same street. but that
TO pass eighteen of them was sheer I'M
possibility
Those who are suffering under the new
law are the unfortunates who have become
victims through the laXity that formerly
prevailed. They are not the less to be com
on that account. but the number.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-18
The Authors League of America.

To Sir Walter BeSant belongs the
credit of initiating in English speaking
countries the movement which has given
the stability of profession to the once
utterly unorganized liberal art of author
ship. One doubts if he foresaw the ex-
pansion of the interests of the profession
he championed, but at least he was the
first to maintain, in the face of much rldl-
cule and denunciation, that it is not below
an artists dignity to understand the busi-
ness side of his work and to insist upon
his rights. The time when an author
grandly land helplessly) said, "You draw
up the contract and | will sign it; | know
nothing of such matters" has passed,
never to return. So has that Of the liter
any agent-the middleman-though he
will always have his special uses. And
the time of the dishonest publisher is
passing, too, thanks in no small measure
to the hearty cooperation of our reputa-
bic publishing houses.
It is only a little more than twenty
years ago when Rudyard Kipling's au-
thors rights the world around dazzled
and confused his less popular colleagues.
To-day an author of far less prominence
may find market just as profitable, what
with serial rights book rights, second
serial and syndicate rights, rights Of
dramatization, or, in the case of play
wrights, novelization, and, last but GER
tainly not least, motion picture rights.
All these are an authors legitimate con-
Germ, the rewards of his work. 1t is not
only his right but his duty to secure them;
and he has now the organization that en-
ables him to do so.
The Authors League of America is an
institution which no American author can
do without. During the brief span of its
existence it has already surpassed in en-
ergy and efficiency its older sister bodies
abroad. 1t teaches the ounce Of proven
ton; il knows how to exact the pound of
cure. 1t advises and gives warning. And
it. looks ahead. In brief space of time
it has brought order in the copyright
chaos created by the sudden rise Of the
motion picture, that valuable byproduct Of
It's monthly bulletin is in
variably packed with information of i'm
portance to authors, artists and drama
lists; and it has competent committees to
deal with special cases, whatever their
nature, involving the material interests Of
authorship.
Thus has the movement grown which
Walter Besant inaugurated quarter Of
a century ago. But as we began by Civ
ing credit to him, it is only just. in clos
ing, to remember the services rendered to
the profession of authorship in America
by the early champions Of international
copyright, George Haven Putnam and
Henry Holt foremost among them. In
deed, a review of the rise of the American
author must always include tribute to
the spirit Of fairness and the active CO.
operation of our leading publishers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-18
o the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The letter from your correspondent
entitled THE United States of Europe" il
which he wonders "how certain ptominent
Americans can regard such a proposal with
out dlsmay' Is an interesting light on the
average German mode Of thought.
II shows that an enlightened prosperou.
and fourishIng nation or body Of nations is
in your correspondents mind. a war menace
to the rest of the world To the Germani,
mind two big, prosperous nations, side b,
side, are like cats tied by the tails and thrown
over a clothes line. They must fight.
HARSEN |. SOPEN.
West Palisade. y. j., March 80, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-18
Count Won Bernstorf's Usefulness.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Commenting on Won BernstorfF's
amazing note, most Of our newspapers have
stated that his recall should be requested"
and that his usefulness" has ended.
The truth Of this depends greatly upon
The point OF view. II usefulness 70 Ger
many IS meant, ended is not the RICH,
word 20 use. What never existed can hardly
end
On the other hand his usefulness 20 the
Allies has been both great and clear !, is
extremely doubtful il they have had better
asset in America than this same Won Bern
storf. They will be sorry TO see him go.
RUSSELL +. GEYER.
Brooklyn. April 10. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-18

beauties from the soul There are some
simple melodies the sweetness of which IS
as deep as eternity.
had always supposed that people who
we're not fortunate enough to have good
voices played on instruments as second
choice. How little we understand Of one
another's temperaments in this world! Often
mediocre player, in regard to brilliant
technique. has a delicate charm Of beauty
truly as appealing.
Music is great subject, and every one
thinks his choice in it is the best.
Women do live their music, and having
woman's brain / am able to speak with
understanding about it and to say that they
are capable Of anything on earth.
A MUSIC LOVER.
Scranton, Penn, April a. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-18
Germany and Holland.

GSIIL1dIly dilO hAOHo
Popular indignation in Holland over
the sinking of the Dutch steamer Katwyk
NAV or may not force the governments
hand. 1t will certainly compel a strong
diplomatic remonstrance against Ger
many's blunt disregard of neutral rights.
The German submarine commanders seem
10 think that they can terrorize Dutch
ship masters by bringing home to them
the risks they run in operating within the
German "war zone" A Dutch steamer IS
torpedoed every week or two as an object
lesson. lust as Norwegian vessels are tor
nedoed. and those accidents" are then
-,,,de the subject of tedious diplomatic
adjustment.
It's no wonder that the Dutch people cry
ont against such a policy of aggression or
that n Dutch newspaper like the"Algemeer
Uandelsblad" denounces the sinking OF the
Katwvk as "au unfriendly act giving US
the full right to draw the sword and JON
the enemies of Germany" The act was
certainly an affront to the government OF
Holland. since the Katwyk was carrying
81 cargo of grain consigned to the govern
,oent and was lying quietly at anchor near
the North Hinder lightship when she was
DESTROYED. The Dutch flag was flown ana
the German raider could easily have ascer-
famed the nationality of the vessel and
the destination and neutral character OF
the cargo.
When the steamer Medea was sunk some
weeks ago after an examination OF her
raners the German submarine command
er evidently acted on the same theory as
Cap+ain Thierichens did in sinking the
American freighter William P. Frye, lie
decided that the cargo, going to an Eng
fish mort. was contraband, and so made the
carrier liable to destruction under an elias
+ic INTERPRETATION of the Declaration OF
London Neutrals which do IL, recoonize
the Declaration of London as binding IN
this war have a right to demand repara-
tior. for such an abuse Of sea power on the
mart of a belle. -. ent. Germany has some
technical defence mot sufficient one, Of
course) against such a protest coming
from Holland. though under our ancient
treaty with Prussia none at all against
protest coming from the United States.
I'm the case of the Katwyk, however,
there can be no defence, since that ship
was going to neutral port with a cargo
consigned to a neutral government The
destruction of the vessel under such condl-
lions was as much an infringement of Hol-
lands sovereignty as an actual violation OF
Dutch territory would have been.
War would be a terrible misfortune TO
Holland. and her government naturally
shrinks from steps which would force
clash with Germany But when Hollands
neutral rights and national rights are both
threatened the self-respect of the people
compels a firm resistance. The Dutch are
slow to move. but very determined when
they are once aroused. German diplomacy
is Enthusiastically reckless and short
sighted in forcing occasions Of quarrel on
Holland. Yet the world has long ceased
TO expect anything but unwisdom and
aimless aggression from the post-Bis-
marckians now installed in the German
Foreign Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-18

The supplemented patriots who are writ
ing postal cards urging Mr.. Bryan to resign
crc wasting their energy. They forget what
Jefferson said about few dying and none re
signing. Moreover. doesn't the Secretary Of
State stand near the top Of his own list Of
deserving Democrats"
There are few modern inventions which have
not been employed IN the present war for the
destruction OF property and Of human life.
The pneumatic piano player IS am exception.
Professor Bryan. +. X. S. I'm Nature
As a mere instrument OF torture, however,
It has done pretty we'll in time Of peace.
The German "sunhower butter" will UNI
doubtcdy be just ss acceptable a substitute
Tor the produc. OF the churn as any other
devised up 20 date.
II The great Zeppelin raid now promised
for August can't do better than previous
aerial raids on England London needn't
worry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-18

You can purchase merchandise advertised
in THE TRIBUNE with absolute safety-ior
if dissatisfaction results in any case HE
TRIBUNE guarantees to pay your money
hack upon request. No red tape, no qulo-
bling. We make good promptly II the al
Nertiser does not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-18
EXERCISE A NECESSITY
And the Best Exercise /. w.n.
Scientific Reason.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

tended consideration Of the subi...
sonal hygiene.
Some discussion has recently ,,,.
regarding the need Of exercise 800
ner in which it should be perforn.a
ful investigation Of this hygis,;.
will be Of interest, for ;here i "a
portant factor IN maintaining 49,
exercise, provided Il is Of the prom, !.
In order that this may be more !.
planned it is necessary that the Duss.
be informed upon two points:
First Regarding the special 0,
portaut function Of exercise. ara
latter should be regularly pertorn,,
Second The proper means Of s....
The special function Of exercise /,
justmeut Of the circulation. in a.
certain parts or tissues Of the bod,
relieved Of their oyercharge Of blosl y
nature is able under ordinary eo,1..
maintain what may be termed +, !,
equilibrium OF the circulation. Il a..
depended upon 70 do this II the var,
cans Of the body are constantly oy,r
| For instance. excessive eating and A..
particularly the former which kes,, 4
cestivc organs in d chronic state Of A,
I ton; but more particularly The oysrr
ton OF the ofaiH' TOY me latter Is nor |
affected in this way .aan any other "
the body.
The brain needs for its work fo,, =.
limos the amount of blood reoui,ss !,
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function ana one WIG" 'a oe''ines
great wear and ieaf ON the eeFebrl I
vessels even under ordinary conditis,s
Il T., not difficult Go understand h,t b,
oroap dav after day H forced be,,,
,roror limits and This eonno,ly j.
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are '''e"'pe'-. "''' ''"'
suits may follow. a.,Hous" 'ney n'Y n
pear for many years.
Later in life .bc saroGs tissues q
bodv UNDERGO natural process Of S,,r
ton and the rcsistin, power Of ii, =,
looor,o. or,dYslly Unfinished Tai, -,
"',:.o ,arl,. r.. life or NAV NJ. ~, /.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-18
CAIRO IN WAR TIME
Democratic Australian Soldiers Make
a Brave Showing.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: l have received from Mr.. William
Milne GrinneI who is travelling in Egypt a
letter relating interesting experiences and
observations in Cairo. am sending you
some extracts from it. Il. W. ,.
New York. April 10, 1915
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-18
cANAnIAN RAIES

Entered q, th, Fos,orco At New York &" Second Class
Mail Matter.
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The United States Of Europe

New York, April p, 1915.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-09
Human Machine Still Greatest of All

Man Is a divine machine. formed In tri-
angular shape-bSdy. mind and spirit.
While he is in the frame OF this earthly
machine his mind Is the engine which
must he set IN motion TO supply the body,
through the spirit. with the inexhaustible
stream of energy.
We are a part OF all this marvellous
system OF worlds and planets and this
mysterious ocean OF space Is our mother.
and God Is our father
Before any machinist sets his engine
working he has first to know something
about the engine, how to care for II,
and how TO keep II In good running order.
Your mind is your engine. Keep Il
clean first OF all Brush the dust OF
worry and the cobwebs Of doubt. and
The verdigrls of hatred. revenge, envy,
jealousy and greed
Then take little time. Just few mo-
ments each day. and sit very quietly
alone with yourself and the engine and i'm
agino IL is drawing energy from space
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-09
BY HARRISON FISHER.

New conditions create new types OF per-
sons. There is Individually new girl.
and II is my resolution, backed by the
fresh vigor stored away in my camp life
In among the redwoods, to draw her.
see the girl of the future as one whose
head dominates, but who by very reason
OF the exercise of her brain, always takes
her heart into counsel.
The greater exercise of her brain is de-
manded by new responsibilities. There
is no doubt that eventually all women
will vote in the United States. In states
where they do not vote they are making
themselves ready TO cast the ballot, un-
lderstandmgly. and with disoernment and
discretion. Also the fact that girls are
becoming factors in economics. as proven
by every fifth one earning her living, is
having its effect upon the character
Notifications in character carry with
them notifications in features. Any In
ternal change has its outward CORE
spondence.
The changes in the feminine face are
striking to those who know what those
changes mean. The lower Jaw Is more
noticeable I'm woman's face than 1t has
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-09
Why We Quarreled
The Man Whose Wife Cant Keep Secret Tells
His Story.
His Story

about the matter She was very indig-
nant
You might know / would not tell our
secret to any outsideri" she said.
did you tell il to anybody" / insisted
She flushed and stammered. why, no
that is, to nobody who would count;
only to Mary"
Mary is her sister.
1t was my torn to flush now. but with
anger. And Mary" 1 accused. rs en-
gagged to John Thorpe, who is an init
mate friend of the treasurer Of our con-
Germ. Good heavens. Ruth, can you ever
keep a secretf"
Then II was that she declared that sc
crets made their grave with her, and Z
tainted her with the fact that she res
directed them.
But" she argued, her voice quaver-
| ing-'you told me not TO talk to any
outsider about this affair. And my own
sister. is not an outsider. please. remen-
| her,"
"She is to me-" l returned, grimly. 'Jf
she had not had drop OF your blo'1
In her veins, she could hardly have done
us meaner turn"
"She did not mean to!" she exclaimed.
you know Mary loves me and would
do anything for me. / think it's pretty
hard IL can't talk TO the only sister 1
have In the world about what interests
! Inc so closely"
my secret is my seeret!" / asserted.
| And this being the case you have nj
right to give 1t to another person"
| ] was cruel, she said. Did l mean 70
imply that I would not trust her with
another such confidence?
meant just that, and informed her
of this fact.
also reminded her of the time when
she had told her mother that the physi
clans had found that my fathers Illness
was of an insidious kind that was sap
ping his life away, and had ordered thai
he must not suspect the nature Of hit
disease. Ruth had considered II entirely
proper to tell this to her mother.
l also spoke OF the time when she had
mentioned to her father that my brother
Jim was engaged, although Jim hat
asked Ruth and me to keep It secret
for while. OF course Ruth's fathe.
said nothing OF the matter. being man
added now that l wished his daughtc
were CAPABLE OF similar discretion, anf
reminded her that we had quarretet
over all these matters In turn upon man,
occasions, end aIl to no purpose.
And row We are at il againl'' L burs
forth. land a because you think tina
a secret Is thing that one may shas,
With person one loves, Just as on,
would share box OF candy A seer,
is not violated unless one tells II TO out
siders-eh? That's it-isn't it?'.
But she only repeated thar she coul,
keep a secret as well as ANYBODY I'm IN,
world could, and that was horribly I'm
just
Perhaps l am-but cannot see H.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-09

from one OF the opposite sex. and so
the question of how to maintain a thus
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS attitude toward men
becomes a very difficult one for a young
and inexperienced girl.
The difficulty is further enhanced by
the fact that every normal gill desires
To be admired and to receive attentions
from men. and she sees that the popular
girls-the girls who have hosts of beaux
and are overrun with invitations for
theaters and parties ana every amuse-
ment-are the free-and-easy girls who
permit little, liberties ans In whose pres
ence man does not need TO put much
restraint upon either his tongue or his
manners.
An older woman could tell such a girl
that she was taking a short view OF the
subject, and that while the fast woman
will always get the most service, admira-
tion and attention from men. she Is
aeldom the woman that they marry.
They like to be with her when they want
an hours amusement, for she Is jolly
and amusing and easy TO talk to. and
they have to make no effort to change
their mental attitude in her presence.
but when a man thinks of a woman as a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-09

Remember what science has declared,
that space Is filled packed. lUaded-
with energy.
And remember that YOU are a child OF
space, and that whatever you ask OF that
great mother shall be given you from the
mansion OF your father.
Breathe deep and full and slowly and
exhale slowly and think you are drawing
in this wonderful energy with each
breath, and that It means health. power.
usefulness, opulence. wisdom. II does.
After you go out from your room and
about your daily occupation think that
you are giving forth particles OF this
energy to everyone with whom YOU as
sociate. Hojoice I'm the thought. for the
more you give the more you will receive
from space. As fast as you empty
your reservoir the divine source will re-
fiji II.
! II YOU follow this little lesson faithfully
for three weeks time. never missing one
day you VIII be told by your friends
that they feel better after meeting you
Your presence win cheer the respondent
and give new vitality 10 the sick without
any effort on your part.
I But beware OF boosting OF this result
when II comes. or indulging any personal
vanity or sense Of power Tor that will
act as a leak In your engine. and the
power will leave you.
You must ROMAN humble and reverent
and grateful 10 the source. You must not
think o. yourself as a SPEEDILY favored
being. but only as an enlightened one
twh1 has como into the knowledge which
T. free TO every soul on earth
What the great seers and masters of
truth have known since the beginning Of
time the scientific world II Just learning.
sneee e.. indeed packed with energy.
That energy Is yours
ASK and you shall receive