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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-26

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: ! cannot understand your argument
for war preparation.
The countries which are suffering from war
are those which prepared for war, and so far
as know preparation for war has never pre-
vented war.
Even Germany has not attacked UMPIRE
pared nations. Her only plea for attacking
other nations Is that they were preparing 20
attack her, and should she attack or should
there be war between her and the United
States her only reason will be that we pre-
pared for war or assisted other countries to
DO so.
There would doubtless be trouble or fear
of il between our nation and Canada had
not q wise agreement prevented such prepa-
ration. and the war feeling subsidized after the
last conflict when both parties ceased to pro-
vide means Of warfare.
But all arguments are Of little consequence
when we remember the Sayiour's command
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-26
Nucleus for international Police Force.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The destruction of non-combatants'
citizens Of various neutral powers as vel!
as Of belligerent nations, on the Lusitania'
was in effect an armed assault on the part
of Germany upon all neutrals.
The neutral powers well might intervene,
at this juncture, to terminate d conflict
which. in the name of war, has become a
lawless riot. 1t is time to constitute and
call into the field, some form Of lnterna-
t!onal police.
For America to join in the blatant hue
and cry against militarism, as exempli;ied
by Germany, and undertake TO crush 1t by
force of American arms would be precisely
20 accept and embrace miht4rism. But to
take the initiative IN conyoklng a council Of
nations and to place our feet and army at
the disposal Of that council to aid in the
enforcement Of law in the world would be an
adventure truly worthy of the great Republic.
d. ". y.
Upper Montclair, y. j., May 81, 1913.
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coalition in order 10 do away with the
Monroe Doctrine was launched here few
months ago by persons Interested IN get
ting the United States 20 ratify the pending
treaty with Colombia. 1t was said that this
country ought 70 lose no time in placating
Colombia in order 20 regain the confidence
Of the smaller South American republics
There Is no need Of paying an eXorbitant
bonus 70 Colombia ard furnishing the
good faith Of the United States in its
Isthmian diplomacy for such purpose.
Relations with all tho Latin-American
republics. except Colombia and Mexico
are more intimate and more satisfactory
now than they have been at any other
time in the last two or three decades.
If the leading South American powers
are anxious to take larger hand in
shaping the political development Of the
two continents, they ought to be encour-
aged TO do so. We need their co-opera-
ton in this field, Just as we need It in the
fields Of commerce and industry. Every
nation on these two continents should be
invited to help to the extent Of its ability
in fostering and spreading the ideals OF
Western civilization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-26
Cost of Fairgrounds.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Relative TO an editorial which sp-
pcared in The Tribune Of May II entitled
play Streets" arising from an interview
with Miss Ruth Robinson, former secretary
Of the Department of Play Streets Of the
Peoples Institute, we have received tho fol
lowing letter from DR.. Edward W. Sttt, In
charge of all recreation centres and vaca-
ton schools Of the Board OF Education:
"Ny dear Miss Robinson; In this morn
ng's Tribune appears an editorial in which
the statement Is made that our Fairgrounds
cost 81 per day per 100 children, whereas
the street play Of the children conducted IN
der your supervision costs only s. per day.
There may. Of course, be a typographical
error in the editorial. Last year the at
tendance in our Fairgrounds reached more
than 100000 at total cost OF less than
100000, or total cost Of s1.5O per hundred
children. This Is so much less than Sll, ss
stated in the article that | think some ex-
PLANTATION regarding the error is necessary.
May ask if you sent such figure TO the
editor or can you give me any information
regarding the source Of his figures?
p
will see to it that the same is promptly cor
rected, rs think it does much injustice TO
the work of the Board Of Education.
Thanking you in advance for an early re
ply, I am, yours very truly.
EDWARD ". STITT,
District Superintendent Of Schools
On learning previous TO publication that
comparative figures representing the cost OF
administration by the Board Of Education
and the Play Street Department OF the Poo
Pies Institute were TO be used, Miss Robin
son sent out an official statement covering
the work Of the Play Street Department, with
no reference TO the comparative cost Of adj
ministration. This statement was preceded
by a telephone request TO your office to WITH
hold any publication regarding the matter
until the official statement was received.
LESTER F. SCOTT,
Assistant Director of the Peoples Institute.
New York, May 21, 1915.
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Change the Alimony Law.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The present almony law was made
70 serve far different social order than
that which we now have, and If the men com
posing the Constitutional Convention have
not the Judgment 20 know this and the in
tenectual bravery TO act upon the knowledge
they deserve TO be Immediately deprived Of
the franchise as a passed. Of sentimental
think that sufragists generally believe
that the almony law should be radically
modified, so that the comparative financial
condition Of the husband and wife should be
taken into account, leading in some cases to
the giving OF alimony b. the wife, as you
suggest in to-day's editorial In the State
of California, where women vote, the making
Of such a decree was lately reported in the
public prints and / think the innovation was
well received by women generally.
Il should be noted that while there are
signs Of a revolt against payment Of alimony
because Of sex alone, there IS at the same
time d growing tendency to protect the
mother with small children. Of which the pen
-ioning Of widows with children is sign
This is as il should be. Enlightened modern
women ask for no favors because OF their
sex. The protection which strength should
ALWAYS give 10 weakness, without regard TO
the sex Of the protector or protected, we all
have the right to expect and the duty to be-
STOW. To ask more is unjust and undignifed
MRS. II.
Great Kills. y. Y, May 90, 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-26
A TRAFFIC COURT
Have Judges Automobiles to Under
stand Both Sides of Cases.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: am pedestrian in the City Of New
York, an automobile owner and driver,
licensed chauffeur Of the State of New York
and a reader Of The New York Tribune.
| do not find in my experience that the
chauffeur is always and invariably to blame,
as the article "a Traffic Court" by my fellow
Tribune reader implies.
There is much careless and inconsiderate
driving. but is there not also much careless
and inconsiderate walking?
have seen pedestrians perusing their
newspapers while crossing thoroughfares, ut
tcrly unconscious of any responsibility At
busy crossings, where policemen regulate
traffic allowing north and south or east and
west traffic only 70 move at one time, should
not this affect in some degree the pedes-
TRAN?
But no! lie darts OF the curb, in and out
the traffic, as he chooses, menace 10 the
most careful operation Of any automobile.
I sometimes return from a run up or down
Fifth Avenue or Broadway congratulating
myself upon the number Of lives | have
pared. placed in such jeopardy by their
tLoughtlcss owners.
a traffic court is a fine idea, but let
the Judges be Automobiles as well as pedes-
TRANS.
There are two sides to every story, so we
would need two-sided judges to insure JUS
tice for both. A. K. K.
New York, May %, 1915.
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A Poor Excuse.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The ant-sufFrsgists have been making
great fuss over doubling the cost of elec-
tions if women vote" | see by the list given
out with each tax receipt that for every 500
paid in taxes only So cents goes for conduct
ing elections now. While this money is taken
cut Of the taxpayer only and given TO men
who need it more and put it into circulation,
there is no need to double the cost Of cleo
lions. Enough men can be had at honest
wages to count all the votes for less than is
now spent for counting the votes of half
the people.
TAXPAYER.
Nn,u XnrL NJ. 1nfE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-26
A Short Shrift for Becker.

There was never any general doubt IN
this citv that Becker was a CRATER in
police uniform and that he instigated the
murder of Herman Rosenthal in a futile
endeavor to cover up his official treachery.
Therefore there can be nothing but salts
faction over the refusal of the Court OF
Appeals to interfere a second time with
his execution. His agents, the four gun
men, have paid the penalty for their
crime and have almost faded from mem
DRY. If there be any value to society in
capital punishment, 1t Is meet that
Becker soon Join them.
Already It is nearly three years since
he was indicted for that murder Of which
the Court of Appeals now declares he was
fairly convicted. The Tribune believed
that the overturning Of the first verdict
was triumph of technicaities over JUS
tice. The evidence submitted to the sec
ond Jury was substantially that submitted
TO the first. Schepps having been dis
carded as corroborator his place was
taken by q negro stool pigeon Of Becker's
and Mrs. Lefty Louis" Rosenberg, whose
testimony has proved acceptable legally &c
the states highest court-and the testi-
mony at both trials had relation TO the
same general state of facts.
Becker has had every chance which the
law permits and deccncy demands. HC
never presented clean defence-hC
trusted to tcchnicalitics and the inability
Of the state to get anything on" him
The fact remains that, after delays which
gravely discredit the system Of justice ir
this state. he is again within the shadow
Of the electric chair. Facts rs two jurie:
have understood them have triumphec
over every obstacle, every attempt at de-
lay. Becker, a sworn servant Of the pub
lie and upholder of its laws, deserves little
now but the quickest carrying out Of the
penalty for his treachery TO the public
and defiance Of those laws.
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a Veil Wearing Army.

tFrou, The Manchester GuavfianJ
The patriotic activity Of the women Of
South Africa Il hear from a correspondenD
takes the form Of making wells for the sol
diers Of Botha's army. All over the Union
the women are as busy veilmaking as the
Englishwomen are al knitting socks or max
ing respirators. The chief enemies Of the
army now steadily pushing into Southwest
Africa are the swarms of deadly disease
carrying insects mosquitoes, sandfies and
so on. The women are making wells which
cover the soldiers head and neck and are
tucked into the tunic. There is great dit
fcuty In getting sufficient supplies Of yelling
from England, and appeals are being made
for motor wells, chifous, thin silks and any
kind Of gauze material which can be used
Veumaking is now the only occupation at
afternoon tea parties in South Africa much
more useful II less exciting than the dia-
moud hunting which used to be the enter
tainmcnt at Kimberley women's gatherings.
The thing 10 do was to hire a Kafr 10 fetch
a half crown bucket OF mud from the mine
and then after tea to grub patiently in the
mud In the hope Of finding little diamond
or two.
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VIVA seems to have failed utterly. Here
Il Is the Austrians not tho Russians, who
are retreating, and the Cars forces are
approaching the mountains, have driven
the enemy from the Dniester 20 the PrutH
and are once more threatening Czerno-
WITT. This victory abolishes all chance Of
an development Of the Russians; II insures
their road homo, If they are beaten at the
San. But unless the Germans are now
checked It does not mean any permanent
advantage. II is minor phase, which
Russian bulletins have deliberately mag
nifed for obvious reasons.
In less than a month, then, Germany has
again saved Austria, turned back vast
host on the point Of entering Hungary and
retaken an area about as large as that Of
Belgium. Austrian and German reports
claim the capture of $4,000 prisoners.
Regard being had for the rapidly Of the
Russian retreat, it is fair to assume that
at least half were wounded. But, all things
considered. Russia can hardly have lost
less than a quarter Of million of men, an
enormous amount of artillery and of arms,
a vast quantity of military material. She
has also lost the hard won fruits Of nine
months Of fighting. She stands where she
stood IN September. In doing this Ger
many has accomplished little less than
Napoleonic success.
The explanation OF the German triumph
seems TO he simple. The troops used were
uncuestiorably the new formations which
have been trained all winter and are Just
taking the field. They were stiffened by
veterans of the LODI and Mazurian Lakes
campaigns. All accounts agree that the
German artillery was used in greater
Quantities than ever before in the east. To
face this storm Russia seems to have had
little artillery and less ammunition, and
there IS even suggestion that in many
cases all ammunition failed This is hard
" surprising, in view Of the enormous
amounts that Russian troops have used
and the fact that for many months Arch
angel has been icebound.
Evidently Russian high commard at
,ached too much importance to forcing the
Carpathians and too little to protecting
the flank facing Cracow. German COM
marders seem to have waited until Russia
had sent all her available reserves into the
mountains before they struck. The whole
blow was wonderfully well timed and in
stantlv effective. 1t is a success that can
hardly be exaggerated if the German ad-
vance has now reached its maximum. If
przemvsl and the line of the San are taken
later. it will be increased correspondingly'
What is most interesting now is the
question as to whether Germany will now
send her victorious troops against the Ital-
ians or continue her drive in the Carpa-
thians and push the beaten Russians out
Of the whole province. But all this must
be a matter Of speculation. In any event
Austria has escaped a deadly peril and
can turn her attention to Italy with less
fear for the eastern marches unless Ru-
mania joins her enemies. This now be-
comes the grave peril; for the moment
the Russian offensive has plainly shot its
bolt.
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and example, Love your enemies; do good
to them that hate YOU etc.
Human wisdom would have defended Him
by force and arms, and lie is conquerng the
world without them. All this misery would
have been prevented had that command and
example been obeyed.
l earnestly hope that your influence may
be used TO allay and not to foment the war
spirit and that all Christian people may
unite in pleading the cause Of the Prince OF
Peace for the sake of God and humanity.
II. II. SWIFT.
Milbrook. y. Y, May 20. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-26
Policeman Piety.
or OF The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: wonder II the person from ArSe'",
whose letter appears in to-day's issue y
your paper did not make mistake :,
his forefather's nationality. lie WIRES ~
he is Of Russian descent, but his letter. ~,
ne "pious hope" in It, sounds eI'os, -
PRO German. | wonder II he would SYM "a I.
such a "pious hope" II he happened " 4.
passenger on enc OF the vessels tnS' - ?, \.
so anxious TO hear has been sunk "a
rather dangerous to express such seh''n J. "a
in the United States while the country -,
an excited state Of mind. Why does ne M,
20 to Germany and help the Germans NJ
his "picus" advice? A "A
Plainaeld, n. j., May 20, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-26
Self-Control VS.. Birth Control.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Touching the matter Of birth CON
troll now being thrashcd out in the columns
Of The Tribune, would suggest that we
have fewer brothels and more homes. az
suggested by Anthony Comstock. Nav his
shadow never be less, and let the favored
classes lead in a crusade for self.control
headed by men and women. l.. c. II.
May %, 1915.
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New York. May 81, 1915.
Down with Horseracingl
TAXPAYER.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: In your issue of the DIST inst. you
seem to be glad because horseracing is again
lcgalzed. |, however, am not glad, but sorry
and hope the day will come ere long when
all forms of gambling will be prohibited in
every state in the Union, also in all lands
under the sun.
WILLIAM ROBINSON.
New York, May 81, 1915.
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"The Wall Street Journal" reproves US for
speaking Of the gathering at Lake Mohonk
as peace conference instead Of an "arbi-
tration conference" Arbitration is peace
ful method of settling international differ
cnces. 1t is a substitute for war. Its appli-
cation presupposes state Of peace. Why,
then. shy at the expression peace confer
ence"? Is peace an epthet TO be lodged and
run away from even at this juncture by the
loval friends Of arbitration?
The German, Austrian and Italian gov
crrments have given a pledge not 90 violate
Switzerland's neutrality. Perhaps Switzer-
lands rugged mountains and its army al
ready modified, have something to DO with
that decision.
Dedicated 20 Miss Kelly: BE It ever so
iumbled, there Is no place Ike home.
Overheard IN n public school; "Will you
Join me In toothsome"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-26

Dedicated 20 Miss Kelly: BE II ever s.
iumbled. there Is no place Ike home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-26

r-,s-,t Al y. Pos,'--s a. Sew YoTf I" Second Ga"
MAJ Nsrof
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New York, May 81, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-26

Overheard in public school; "Will yo'
ioin me in q toothsome"
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For God and Humanity.

Great Kills, y. Y, May 90, 1918.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1915-01-02
Ser Nemjabrstag
sSnroc gcitsrn in frGblid)er, seicQiser
gSeiic begaHgen.

Sn fr0blider, seielIissr Weiic muir.
be ositerH Der Reujdbrstag in Der a0s
nigin bes Deitens bssaneen. oSnioles
beg prddtiaen Wetters, oas bis gum
Ibsnb berri4ts, boten bic Straben
natiirlih ein iibernus le6baftes Bib
nit ben fsittGglih sstlsiosten pafan>
ten uuo bic 5bsatsr, bic fat IGmmts
lib 0admittas assporitsauneen 3ur
ifeier oes laees singelegt batten,
mdhten glGn3enoe @si9Gfte.
sSn ben peridieoenen &lubs mar
pffsnss 6aus unb fir bic 9stpirtbuna
Der Wiitalisbsr unb @dit. paren bic
umfaiisnoitsn 9Orbereitunssu astrofs
len !2orben.
Gin febr bii6iGes, abtpe9slunes
rsid}es prosramm gelanste eelssent=
lid Der aeitrtgsn Rsuiabrsfeisr in Der
Youna Women's Gbriiiian 2lFoeia-
tioH Sur 9ur6fiibruns. 6iir Den
Yahmittag mar Elm muiitaIiid be-
tlamatoriihss grosrdmm aufseitelIt
Doroen. nm peltes Ii9 S5rl. Rel
Gallagher, i5rl. &nua Ratb uno FRI.
gliIdbetb sSlstfer peroient ma6ten,
Ddbrsno in 0en 9lbsnbitunben elm
2uitipisl n5be Return Of DEBORAH"
CUR auTiibruns geldngte uno bic Mit.
lpirtsnoen, bic frl. 9ancp Selfprb,
Bee SSirtb, Marn +. Saner, Mae g.
aeqp uno Sap Smith srntstsn fir ibz
re porsiislitsn 2eiftungen ippbIper=
oiente GHertennuHg.
Sebr luitig uno fr0blid eina es
aud in Dem 6eim oes Chapter Ro. /
Union Ssmple Of 9i6ertD an Der WeIt
u. Strabe gu. po anIGbIi9 bes Be
ninns oes neusn Sabrss glsidfals
uffenss Suus gebaltsu purbe, uHo no
bic Wlitslieoer uno 5rsunoe Der Der
riuiaune iih in 6eaen S6daren elm
fnnosn. 2lubsr Iei6Iihen 9eniiFen
ipuroen ibnen aud asiitigs Gsniife in
Ysitalt pon ausss5ei6nstsn Reben ae.
botsn. bic Rihter +. 6. 6oFfmon bonn
Common pIe1s 8eriht, Munisipalz
ridtsr 9sa, Sol. Z. 9. SuDis, ppn
gopliuG 0reen, ap. uno BON Charles
%. Ramsoaa. bsm rsiIenSen Srgauis
'atpr Der 8ereinisung sebolteu fpurs
ben uno entbuiiuitiiasn 8eifaG aus
1iten.
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SbniifHer
'Sebte bic Nuti.Saloon Sisa in bcr
SDluciterHadIt auf Die @irtbe.

Wabrsub bic liberaIseiinnte 9iir=
aeridaft Der &0nisin bes @eItens in
Der glaft bonn 0onneritag gum syrei.
tag in bdrmlos frobli9er Weiie Die
sSabrsspenoe feierte, Der Cant Der
GiberalitGt BON Yiiraermeiiier r. g.
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tpenia genommen tpprben mar, inbem
9iniihtlid oes MittsrHa6tsifluiIes
einise &pn5siiionen 3useitanben NOR
ben. tonnten Die 6erren DON Der 2inti
SaloOn 2iga es iia nidt pertneiisn
Su ipioniren uno 5u lpiiblen um ipenn
mOgliA einigen Wirtben etipas am
3eugs su fliden.
Der 2sitsr bieIeg SpibelbienItss
mar Qnipult u. 81. Mad, cine Der
Sauptitiisen Der bisiigen probibitio
niiten uno pis er geItsrn gang pffsn
auaa6, bate er eine gan5e gu5abl
Spibel in isinen 0isniten. Selblt
bat Der 6err, rpis sr bstOuts, tsius Der
ySinpaldite" betrstsn, absr feline
. .MistbIinge" baben oafiir um 10 Elf
riaer ggearbeitet" uno ipie 5err Mad
bebauptet lit pieie .grbeit" aud pon
Grfolq 5esleitet getpeien.
Die Serrsn 0sisttipss poaen Der
ffiebenen gutmiitbisen S6antfpar
tern mad Der MitternadtsItnnbe
W6isfep in tleinen 5ldi6sn abat
!uait baben, bic lie ansebli6 fir DOR
bem 2ptaI bsftnbIiae Sreuube baben
pollten uno oieis 5ldIdhen iolIsn in
aLlernd6iter 3eit als grapireubes 9s
peismdtsrial BEL prOSsifeu iinterbrei
tet fuerben, ipel6e bic Unit Saloon
2iea gsgen bic betreffenben Wirtbe
gu MAIDEN geoentt. Snsgt
iammt min 50err Mad 8etpeismaterinl
tpeeen @srIebung bes Mitternahisge
ieBes gsssn etipa Elm 8ubeno Birtbe
in Isiusm 9eiis baben uub cine an
sdbl 0irIer 0irtbiaufteu ipllen ii6
uuf Der Wsftieite befinoeu.
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Toli,sirifier u. yeatmau mnt Bro
batiOusbsamtsr g. Jslf i'm HeHn
Amt.

Wuni,ipalrihter Biaiom Denimnr
iibernabm eeitern FIR bic 3eitomler
uon orei Nsonnten oen Gib IN Der
a,oIi5ciabtbeiIuna hes Wiuli5ipal- -Ge-
ridts. prdhtiec @IMmen.alrrange.
nlspts ifmiidtni bag Built bes RiG'
ters. Sn Der aIeid,en Stirioe trat Der
uciieriiannte yrobotionsbennrte Ro.
Cert jaIf, Der bic @ennrtin JrduIeir
Nlann abloit, ieiH Amt an. Aud
perr 6alt rplir6e nit @IiuHenitiideIs
beooft ,inb eupfing, mie Hid)ter
geatnlan ailBer @IiidlpiinIhen gum
s,abrespediel @Iidipiinide fir ieine
i,eiie Yoiition.
Gas Dodet Der polijeis MbfheiIung
mar nift iebr unfangreih unS itan.
Den IN Der Webr5abI nur Sale bon
litoroeufIid,cm @eiraeen unb fIeinen
9seuiabrsrduiden 5ur @erbanbIuns
an. Midter Deatmnii 5og ben sIntritt
isires anItes unb ben SabresspefieI
IN Hetradt, aIs er feline llrtbeiIe ab.
aab. Die 9eifiiIoisteu besriiBten ben
Sfidter nit einem .proiit geeuiabr" !,
!ueldes ebenfo freiiuoIid eripi0ert
lpurbe. lie ueinerem Climber fanuen
ale NIT Der Strafe Der iiispenoirten
Soften bupon.