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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
The Intcrboroush's Cannot" Aeain.

The Public Service Commission should ma out
why the Interborough Rapid Transit Company
has no steel cars ordered for the subway. II was
directed long ago to replace its present unsafe
equipment. 1t repeatedly assured the pubic that
steel cars were succeeding composite cars as last
as they could be obtained from the makers An
accident occurs. and it discloses the fact that no
steel cars are being made for use in the subway.
How long is it since the Interborough Company
has obtained any new steel cars? How long Is II
since the steel car manufacturers have received
orders from the Interborough Company? How
LONG has Incidence to previous directions been a
mere pretence?
Past orders to make equipment safe have been
ipnored The Public Service Commission must
500 that the present order is obeyed just as soon
as il can be obeyed. If steel cars cannot be had
bv Nav !. the Public Service Commission must
see TO it that they arc had just as soon as they
can be. Newspaper estimates yesterday gave
eighteen months as the period that would be re-
ouired TO build the cars needed. But it will take
twice that time if the Public Service Commission
is not watchful.
The PETERBOROUGH Rapid Transit Company is
master of the art Of making the city wait as
long as it pleases, public authorities and regu-
lative bodies to the contrary Notwithstanding.
Steel cars or new subways-it is always the same
story Til, people are always going to have them.
But they are always unaccountably, unavoldaby
regrettably delayed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
Food ShipS for Belgium.

The citizens of Kansas have sent on its way to
Rotterdam a ship containing 100000 worth of
food for the non-combatant Belgians. 1t is a
generous gift worthy Of a prosperous and big
hearted state, made in q cause which is one Of
the most appealing since the dawn of history.
Ones enthusiasm starts on a rampage, only to be
brought up short with the announcement that this
cargo will provide four meals two days rations
only for that tragic folk, seven millions of whom
are utterly destitute amid their ruins. 1t would
make only one meal for the same number Of New
Workers if each of the latter received his average
allowance of food.
The appalling size Of this charity problem
needs no better illustration. Two days, when the
need may last for ten monthsi Ohio and
Nebraska have now pledged themselves to send
food ships But if every one of the forty-eght
states in the Union should send over similar
consignment, this combined volume would feed the
Belgians for three months only. Kansas, in COM
mon with every other group of Belgian sympa-
thizers, should prepare its mind to give again and
again if it would avoid giving its present hand
some gift in vain. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
When the Subway 10 o ked.

To the Editor of The frib' re -.
Sir: | was held at the hie OF sss
subway accident in an D ess ttsm
between the l35th aud oih 81 s|'
tions. with the usual over &C ed crown.
After a pause of half an hour the q. y,
became sitting, 80 J asked the guar. " -
turn on the fans, knowing that .SsS
power was on. as ell trains v ere ilgnw'
above 96th ST. My request was ~
needed. even after others made w
same demand. We finally had 70 vg."
the transoms ano windows oursenJlyiI
otherwise a number of women "0'N
have been almost suffocated.
Now, II seems 20 me that no"e,ss,
unavoidable the accident itself ni1s",
have been, there is no excuse whs.s
TO prohibit the guards from uSihs T
little electricity when necessary,
am sure the reason the guard reIusv
us was that il would be against oIo' "a
although a number of guards seem iss.
be too ignorant to act for iheinss''
Therefore, they should be taught. .sv
Finally | would like 10 know ~
trains cannot be backed tows,a "a
nearest stations all along the IN.
let the people out soon after the .,,sr.
dent, instead of an hour or morgr
NATHAN LL'''
New York. Jan, z. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
Government Control and Management
of Transportation.

Many Of us are old enough to re-
member the plank roads of forty or
fifty years ago in the lumber produc-
ing districts OF the Middle West that
were afterward followed by well
drained and we'll built gravel or stone
roads. all of them built by private
companies and managed as toll roads,
for the use Of which all traffic paid
a toll, sufficient often to yield a sub
stantial profit to the company, but
which beyond doubt yielded much
larger benefit to the community. The
local taxpayers were as yet too scat
tered and too poor TO build the roads,
and the development of the country
was largely dependent upon roads that
at least were passable. Even after the
days of toll roads had largely passed
toll bridges were frequently found,
and we, all OF US, even here in New
York, have the opportunity of patron
izing toll ferries TO the present day.
Throughout the civilized world to-
day nearly all roads are owned and
managed by the state, free to the pub
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
Will You Help

The Speaker of the House talked good, clear
sense in urging the "Made-in-the-U. S. A" move
ment on his fellow citizens On our own appre-
citation of American made goods, our resolve to
see that they maintain the highest standard and
then to use them in preference to all other goods
depends far wider national success. 1t is folly
to talk of going after markets in South America
and China when we have not as yet mastered our
own.
The preference for imported goods is just about
80 per cent prejudice at the present time. Yet
it hangs on, with respect to large number Of
articles, in almost every American mind The In
stances in which American goods are exported to
Europe and then returned to this country with a
foreign label are the extreme illustrations of our
folly in this attitude. The buying public must
learn to respect American made goods at their
true worth, and manufacturers and sellers must
see that that worth is scrupulousy maintained
and honestly represented. Then we can look for
other markets TO conquer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
WHAT is THE LAW?
A Reader Argues That the Peors
Should Be Informed by Adver.
tisements.
, Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: A merchant was recently SIN
moned to court and fined for yiolaftg
city ordinance, "inasmuch as he nia
wilfully allowed his employe to sin
letter boxes with announcements o.
sale"
The merchant entered a plea o.
guilty, pleading that he va not avaie
Of the fact that an ordini suthas
the one he was guilty OF ting 'aS
on the statute books. W Jpn me
learned judge informed ta't 'ig,,
norance of the law eXcu no nan
1t would be a sad state er, ~ IN
deed if ignorance Of III iar dld 4 -
as an excuse, but eve. Il leahcg
judges must agree wit ne wnh !
saw that il is unfair o. tneir a. 10
punish citizens for be Y igr Hsai o.
the law when no steps fhar % ale
taken to acouaint them III Il same
Our aldermen are pc NJ la"s
every week in the yes e )n ry
layman never hears 81 " Va ~,
unless il is through GO o.
some policeman ma hn
police station or som rae aeip,,
ing him 10 get rid OF fIc VI II adIo
earned money. /.
| would suggest mat Ii, Z " OF
New York contract y 9 arlous
newspapers catering fHo :arlou'
classes and nationallti for sdvertis'
ing space, and in thu &c explaih,
in Language easily rs,ood, the
more important laws ihey are
PISSED. Statistics pr, tlat '"c
thirds of our citizens -ra.F d ou
risdemeanor char - ate e 'ss'
not through a de- e d o, ous
rather through ignC NJ Of sane
Il is about time tn. pur ny om
ciaIs realized the valp Of D., spsper
advertising. We cam Is re pap
Usher to give this spac grs !. nc y
already doing more 'hlR a sha','
Let the motto Of Tn II Il rss'
"The man who knows q an o Wv
obeys." lRNlNI u 'I"~
New York, Jan. 7. l5.5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
WAR is INEVITABLE
At Least SO Long as Our Present
System Continues.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: | have read with interest Mrs.
II. T. Comstock's letter in Tuesday $
Tribune denouncing war and opposing
the movements TO train our boys and
young men to fight and defend them
selves and their country. ! wonder II
Mrs. Comstock realizes that under the
present social system war is inevitable
Just so long as men produce more than
they can consume; Just so long as men
are not paid IN proportion TO Their
production. just so long will there be
war
Nations living under this system
must lind new markets, peaceably or
otherwise. Yes, even though a nation
forfeit its honor and call treaties
scraps of paper. Ii is no longer a
question of ethics, but necessity. Sup
pose that all our great industries were
hindered to the extent that our cotton
industry is to-day. We would have to
find a market, and we would fight for
it in all righteousness.
No, under the capitalist system war
cannot be avoided. c. s. BARKER.
Brooklyn, Jan. s, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

traordinary methods of meeting it must be used
While the financing of some of these deferred m
provemonts may be somewhat difficult as 'he
Controller says, that is no final argument against
undertaking TO provide work for the voorhees, IN
this manner. 1t might cost lot more TO sup,
port them in the hospitals the lodging houses ana
almshouses than the extra interest on corporate
stock marketed to pay for new Improvements
undertaken now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
The Coming Touer
THE TPAMPS.

Our hats are damned on our frontal SINUS,
Our toes protrude from either shoe;
Our clothes in style are simply minus
What in the devil are we to do?
Our eyes re dull, our breath is vinous,
Our talk unclean and our tales untrue;
Police-court judges frequently fine US
What IN the derH are ,ce TO do
Out on the road where winds are blowing,
March we along-a ragged crew.
Under the culverts water Is flowing,
Sand-pipers bobbing and quitch-grass too;
Over our heads the sky is showing
Lowering clouds with patches of blue;
Still tramp we amless, never quite knowing
What in the dcCH are ere to do.
Passing a farmhouse, the smell of dinner
Pork, and cabbage, and Irish stew
Slabs our nostrils-we all feel thinner
What in the devil are we to do?
One square meal would make us a winner;
Vacuous stomachs we bitterly rue;
But nobody helps a wandering sinner
What an the dcrH are ne TO do?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

When the war in Europe broke out
this summer | heard Immediately from
several Americans who were abroad the
expression Of the hope that the United
States government would at once so
amend our Anticipated navigation laws
as TO permit the rapid development
OF a merchant marine. For some two
or three weeks we in Berlin were al
most entirely cut of from communica-
ton with the outside world, but when
we again had the opportunity Of see
ing American newspapers most Of US
were surprised to learn that our gov
eminent, while freeing the hands of
private individuals in the purchase
Of merchant ships, had also deter
mined to create for itself a merchant
marine, owned and managed by the
government.
If the underlying reason for such
action were the greater possibility Of
having suitable ships promptly avail
able as transports or auxiliary cruis-
ers in case Of war, as many people
surmise, no one, | think, would object.
II the purpose were simply to seize
the opportunity to take a step for
ward along socialistic lines, as the
recommended purchase of the tele-
graphs. long-distance telephones and
the extension of the work Of the par
eel post led some TO think was prob
able. many persons would raise seri-
Gus objections.
There seems to be so strong trend
toward government management Of
business not only in this country but
the world over, that il is well worth
while to note its direction in various
lines Of activity, and then to inquire
whether il can be determined in indi-
vidual cases how far it is wise TO go,
and what the principles are By which
positive decision can be reached.
No one questions that in time Of war
the government should go to great
extremes in not only direct military
defence. but also in the indirect de-
fence of the country by preventing
commercial loss or financial crises.
The most unusual lengths, however
TO which some governments have late
liz gone have startled not few peo-
rle and have naturally aroused these
questions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
THE DOWN AND OUT
Unemployed Men Should Not Be
Treated Like Buns.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: | read with interest IN to-day 5
Tribune your article, "The Psychology
of the Down and Out" IL, of course,
emphasizes two important points; but
these count little unless others are
taken into consideration that are of
equal consequence. Plenty Of nourish-
ing food and decent clothing were
spoken of as all-important. But let me
name a few more essentials, as follows:
When a man makes application for
employment one Of the first questions
is, How old are you? and almost inva-
rably. If thirty-fiye, or possibly older,
personal appearance and ability are
the least important. Age limit throws
many a man out of employment and
keeps him there, as in my own case.
What use are good clothes, honesty
reliability, ability and Willingness 20
do right if no market exists except for
boys, girls, young men and women, All
OF whom get the preference, not be-
cause they are efficient, out becsuse
such help can be procured cheap?
Herein lies the evil incidental to
unemployment, which does not con slder
giving workers any choice as TO their
ability, but only thinks about carrying
out JEFF Davis's idea of treating US
like so much cattle, without seeking 70
better our condition. In other words,
those OF us who may have gotten to-
gether our own little homes must sur
render them when asking the churches
or other sources 10 either get a posi-
ton fer US or tide us over. Loans
should not be needed. since the rich
people have always donated literally,
and it does seem to me that the unem-
ployed should be treated more like
business associates than buns. which
latter course ie often adopted
HENRY CHANCELLOR.
New York, Jan. ,, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
Municipal Work for the Unemployed.

Controller Prendergast takes issue with the
Citizens Unions suggestion that the city itself
might relieve the unemployment situation some
what by executing Improvements authorized but
not contracted for. Almost at the same time the
CITY Club writes a letter to the Mayor taking the
same ground as that held by the Citizens Union
II is good logical position, too, despite the Con-
troller's objection that the union gets ITS figures
grossly twisted.
If there is any work for the municipality
physically capable Of being executed now con
tracts for it should be let soon as possible The
unemployment situation is extraordinary, and ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
TIGER TUESDAY.

at isn't at all certain" S. L. c. writes, chat Miss
Rodman has lost all of that-or those-Sl,sOO The
school teachers of New York City, most of whom n.
the m. have not yet received their salary checks
which due on January l. Some OF them have
been told that it may be three weeks more before
they get their pay This reminds US of the maya
zines some of which pay contributors on acceptance
some on publication and some on injunction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
An Open Forum for Public Debate.

my friends that il is true? I've told
them this thing so often, basing II on
what the President has said, and each
time they have come back to me and
said: "You are a 'faker.''
The thing looks 70 me now Ike 9
case of faith without works
c. SCHWEITZER.
Los Angeles. Dec. 80, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
FAITH WITHOUT WORKS
Where Is That Business Improvement
Which Mr.. Wilson Has Seen So Often

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Here is a press dispatch:
BUSINESS IMPROVING. DECLARES PRESIDENT
Washington. Dec. 2S.-Ptesident Wilson told
caller. to-day that all the Information reaching
him Indicated that business 10 the United States
vas steadily improving.
I've seen this in the newspapers 'steen
times in the past year What do you
know about it? Am l safe in telling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

There is a story-whch don't believe, by the
way,-current that certain department stores fined
employees who were so careless TO become involved
in Wednesdays subway accident "Since hearing it,
writes The Ghost, 81 somewhat nicky as to where
huv NV mems wear"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
THE USES OF ADVERTISEMENT.

Sir: You thought my letter about my husband,
who used to conduct column in "The Press"
was an advertisement. But | never advertise
him. ] never mention his name. just tell people
that his cantata, "The Chambered Nautilus" is
published by Oliver Ditson Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

We haven't endorsed book Of prose in long
time Which is leading up to the observation that
"Qunneys'" by Horace Annesey Vachell is highly
entertaining and worthwhile book. Joe Quincy has
as much distinction as Mr.. Weiss Kipps or Mr..
Benefits Denry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
ALSO. IT'S MONDAY MORNING.

hope these here lines that send you, dear Boss
Will earn me columnar place.
You say they lack wit? Well, you gotta admit
That they SCAN and they occupy SPACE.
EDAR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

Reprehensible to US as is the question of soup
articulation in justice it is necessary to record that
Judge Hand, in the New York Law Journal, writes:
"As early as 1901, Sergeant Wright in the case of
Perker V Flint 10 Mod 25i) noted that an innkeeper
docs not sell but utters his provision"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
Speaking of Weather.

Speaking of weather, ! prithee remember one
wears but few clothes down here in December;
animadverting to precipitation, rainfall in
Payte would breed CONSERVATION. Dreamst of a
land where the sky's ever blue? Just pay visit
to Payta, Peru!
What though there rage in New York storms
terrific? the water is fine in the southern Pacific
New York may be chilly to-day, maybe not
but down here where we are, Lord love you, it's
hot! The Kaiser should come to Peru on the run,
if all that he wants is place in the sun.
But / stop-lest my rambling. should garner
your chiro Chats Spanish
So serUidOr dttcntiUo,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

Add subway accidents We got seat II Va
CortIandt Park express last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

No matter when the information arrived that Henry
Straight Of Coldwater was chairman of the liquor
committee of the Michigan Senate, should imme-
diately rush the news TO the mnion lnotyper And
when it comes on Sunday night our haste is ncfrable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
I'ENNOI.

Prince of the Power Of the Air we greet you,
Our blood is a broth of your special brew;
II drives us on-but until we meet you,
What IN the dcrH are ne to do?
TIGER TUESDAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

If another Bad Taste Exhibition be held, should
like to contribute the current Life"
titled Learning Fathers Business" Wheezes whose
scenarios are built the notion of the senographer
kissing the boss are eight degrees lower than the
cheese harequnadcs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
DOUGLAS BRADFORD

Camp the Coast OF Peru. y.
hundred ana thirty miles from nearest mail
Port which - Payta-you IND It on the map
About and a hall degrees South the W h.
Equator.
About ninety degrees T. {.
December l.. 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

Certainly, B. VI. s., honorable mention for Subway
Guard O5Ol, who took the trouble to call you from the
centre of the car and put up the motormans seat on
the platform.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

1t may hsve puzzled you, too, the first time you
read the Worlds headline Campbell Will Fight
Hinges Oh the Baby"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

p s Anne liked the type you used for her notice
JEANETTE.
? p ; Besides. your type small FOR advertising.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
INrER-BoRoUGH TRANSPORTATION.

'Twixt Optimist and Pesslmist
The difference IS a peck
one eemrman gets the dividends
The other risks bis neck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

You can purchase merchandise advertised IN THE
TRIBUNE with absolute safety-for If dissatlsiae-
ion results in any case THE TRIBUNE guarantees
% pay your money back upon request. No red tape
10 ouibbling. We make good promptly If the ad'er-
User does not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
Stevenson Nerslibcrated.

New York is so full of a number OF things
I'm sure we hould all be glad we live there instead
Of in Philadelphia. ). ;.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

Overheard last night the train from Pittsfed:
al see Mrs. - is knitting socks for soldiers.
That makes me dog gone tired; why can't she buy a
million pairs and send EN- over"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

WHEREIN YOU ARE ALMOST MENTIONED.
from The OsVeeo Palladium
\ Happy New Year 20 the editor and employees ot IN
Palladium and everyone else.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

Trade designations strangely contrved A man
Who sells fruits calls himself a fruiterer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11

Making a journalist, By analogy, a newspspererer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-11
uBscRruoN RAMS ~ NAL rostAse rsld

Eaier,d ro'' " ~ 1''s 8 s''''d cas- Nan N''
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1915-01-16
Ell COrreSpOnSal.
Centenares de fgmiIias Sc italian
al aire Ii1re en- MatamOrOS
tanto ~refugiadO.

tanto refugiadO.
Hacia mucho tempo que
NatamOroS no pTcsentaba ell
aspecto que preSenta en- la ac-
tualidad Y los habitantes del
puerto Sc muestran cOnmOvi-
dos con la escena que presen-
clan, pues va dig0 que CRU
pos de seHoras Y ninOs Sc en-
cuentran a Ia i~ntemperie, pOr-
que las viviendas son insult
cientes para cOEtener la ava
lancha de genie que ha veni-
do a Matamoros.
MuchOs de los civileS mata-
morenses que han simpatiza-
do y aun lucrado con ell or
den de cosas carrancistas Ell
Ell NeclnO puerto, nan fenLaQO
va casas en- esta ciudad y en-
piezan a transporter niue
bIes y otroS intereses, en- Wis
ia de la alarma que les ha
cauSado la llegada de los mill
tares y paisanOs procedentes
de Monterrey, Saltillo y otras
pOblaciones que han ocupado
los villistas 0 que estos tienen
amenazadas en- eStOs momen-
tOS.
Ell Corresponsal.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1915-01-16
Correspondencia especial.

w
Brownsville, EnerO 13.-Se
rumora con insiStencia en- es-
Ia ciudad. que Va a ser en-
viada al general Antonio /.
Villarreal una petici6n para
cue el comoate que Sc espera
' que parece inevitable entire
carrancistaS y convencionistas,
Sc libre leios de MatamOros
con Ell fin de evitar en- 10 po-
sible que los proyectiles pa
sen a territocio americana que
bien pudieran ocasionar diff
cultades en- este pals.
Como Sc sabe, Matamoros y
Brownsville Sc encuentran fren
tie a frente Y solo separa a am
bias poblacioneS el Rio Bra
vO.
La petici6n a que me refie-
TO, segdn Sc asegura Sc basa-
rs en- 81 hecho de que, en- 81
combate de JUNO 3 de 1913,
cuando Lucio Blanco tom6 ell