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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
Islands and Outskirts.

Staten Islands threat to secede is only
another manifestation Of the chronic
state Of mental instruction affecting most
island dependencies. The Philippines
comprise a conspicuous example of this
insular unrest. Porto Rico less noisy,
seems no less DESTROYS of independence.
Hawaii, when the sugar tariff was re
pcaled, threatened secession and Rocka-
way, almost an island, has asked for
il. Even Manhattan herself appears
inoculatod, for is she not a leader IN
the half serious agitation TO constitute
herself and contiguous territory a new
state? The only island apparently con-
tent to lie within the sheitering embrace
of larger political unit, sans murmur
and sans cnnui, is Coney, the isle of
dreams; unless, Of course, we count City
Island. Bellows, Ellis, Barren ct a.
should not he considered.
But, seriously, the Staten Island threat
following so closely upon the frank re-
quest of Rockaway, compromises the clty's
modesty. What is it to DO for outskirts
if one after another these garments are
to slip from their fastenings? To be left
only with Coney Island would be equiva-
lent to appearing in public in bright
silk petticoat reaching only half way to
the ankles, a petticoat which already peeps
rather brazenly through a broad slit. Such
sartorial simplifcation would be strictly
in line with feminine fashions, to be
sure. but can a dignifcd municipality
many times grandmother in years, afford
to run to extremes in these things?
Gentlemen Of Richmond she needs the
protection Of your responsibility.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
Toeing Out.
70 the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Apropos of the article recently printed
in The Tribune relative 20 turning out the
toes in walking, etc, it is evident that the
writer thereof is neither reader nor a
thinker.
Ages ago It was known 70 be the proper
thing to stand and walk with the toes pointed
out. In standing this position gives the body
wider and hence more stable base to rest
upon. Ages ago it was discovered that walk
ing with the toes pointed straight or turned
IN a race Of knock -kneed people would be pro-
duced. The Indian never turned his toes out
for the reason that such a position would
cause him 70 come in contact with projecting
objects which would interfere with his prog
ress in passing through wooded regions or
where the grass was high
Athletes found that by pointing the toes
straight the least resistance 20 the air was
given in running. Nothing is more ungain;y
looking than the walk of one whose toes are
pointed straight.
The tendency Of the times is to ignore all
the knowledge and experience OF the past and
TO adopt other things merely because they
are different. Presumably the same tendency
will lead us to admire the bow legs and ,he
rouno shoulders. r. II. ATKINSON.
Washington, D. c. Nay 20, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
New York, May 90, 1915.
Italy's Justification.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Replying 10 various letters printed in
your editorials assumed to be from leu
tons) commenting upon ltaly's justification in
entering the war, ! wish to call your stten-
ton 20 both Francis Joscph's and Bismarck's
methods of making agreements and giving
promissory notes to certain nations, and ma
turing at thirty years. more or less, and per
petual agreement obligations 10 the nations
at large. and then proving their treachery
either at the expiration of the notes or in
due course OF time Of the obligation
Events have changed much to the leu
toms own fate. for the mad wolf attacks
upon little Serbia and tiny Belgium touched
the world. There can be no question that
such All attack rs the Lustsnia massacre
neryed the Italians in joining in the hunt
for the mad tiger sacrificing whatever men
Italy has left. rather than see the brute
triumph in the programme 81 slaughtering
innocent. helpless women and children TO
Justify the Teutonic cause
J. r. FANTINL
New York. May "a. 1915
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
A Land Of Peace and Plenty

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In these days. when the very air Is
filed with the horrors Of war political con-
troversies and the degradation OF our fair
city. how wonderful it is TO find a land OF
peace and plenty. The letter in yesterday ;
issue from the secretary OF the United States
Hay Fever Association, telling OF the Won
ders Of New Hampshire, compels me TO write
a line regarding the possibilities OF our own
state here in the Adirondacks.
For those that need rest, change OF AIR
and an invigorating climate. how readily II
can be found up here. SO few realize that
the state permits simple camps on the islands
in many of our lakes, where the dement's OF
the great outdoors can DC enjoyed in places
Of great beauty and charm, at an altitude OF
from 800 to 1000 feet at very little out
Law outside OF transportation. For those that
are no, inclined 10 the roughness OF real
camp life. as we'll as for those that cannot
AFFORD or do not desire the sort OF life one
live, a, summer hotels. it may be OF real
advantage TO know they car find farms all
through this country. speak knowingly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
Eliminate the Grade Crossings

The Long Island Railroads Safety
First" campaign, designed TO save lives
through the prevention of automobile acct
dents at grade crossings, is certainly
needed. Long Island is grdironed with
much travelled motor roads. which in turn
are riddled with grade crossings. The rail
road does all il can to guard these with
gates and gatcmen. Nevertheless, acct
dents occur with shocking frequency.
II is probable that in nine cases out
Of ten these accidents are due 20 the
carelessnoss or recklessness Of the drivers
Of the motor cars They take a chance
and sometimes lose their lives. II
may be that the huge signs which the
company is erecting and its supplementary
publicity will sufficiently impress these
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
Omit Luxuries.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: see that Cabot Ward, the Commits
soner OF Parks, says there will be music
famine this summer, because only about
half the usual amount of money is appropri-
ated. Now, think that not many people will
die from this famine or even get sick on that
account. Indeed, we spend far too much
money for music in this city. II this money
was taken 20 End men and women employ
ment it would be far better. Music IS a
luxury work, food and clothing are necessi-
ties. The idea of spending any money for
music when 100000 men and women are out
Of work and on the verge Of starvation!
How can poor men and women starving
with hunger enjoy music, or even listen to IT!
1t is work, food and clothing they want
cut out the MUSIC. JOHN HENRY SMITH
New York, May %, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05

tprr undertake 20 find as many customers
as possible the apparent purpose being 70
reduce the city in the course Of time to a
.tato Of narcosis. Whether the object IS
only TO render tho victims stupid and thus
TO prepare them for the elaborate peace
rropaeanda said to he instituted 10y an
other set Of agents we are not told but II
is quite as likely that tho ingenious pro,
motors have hopes Of creating general
taste for poisonous drugs and thus ami
hilating the whole nation. II Is. IN fact
more likely; for, considering the stories
that have lately gained currency It Is
manifest that in point Of creduI'y the
people are prepared for anything.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05

Of Warren, Essex and Franklin counties
where comfort, health and beauty can be
found. The price of board varies from S6 TO
SO a week.
My own experience was TO go bravely into
an unknown country, confident | could find
p brook near by with enough trout in It
10 make an hours work yield a meal for
three at any time.
Just across the road is Round Lake, where
two and three Founders have been caught
each day for the last week. All this IS
peace and contentment beyond words in these
days, for 81 apiece a week
1t is too good not to tell about: for this
JOY, real benefit and rest is within the grasp
of so many that need it. can afford it, and
want it. If they only will put forth just a
little effort ana take little chance it can be
theirs. d. Is.
Cascade, Essex Co., y Y, May 26, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
Excess Law.

In another column The Tribune prints
today protest from the Associated
Commercial Travellers Of America against
tho Cummins amendment TO the inter
state commerce law relative to valu-
alton and insurance Of baggage 10
print the protests that ordinary travellers
have voiced since the law took effect on
lime !. would require a whole issue OF
this newspaper. at least. The popuIacc'
oven the commercial men who travel each
dav. will get used in time TO making OUT
a sin somewhat resembling customs
declaration whenever trunk IS shlpped
from one state into another as baggage.
That is done daily with expressed parcels,
and no great individual inconvenience re-
suits. It is safe to say. though, that end
less annoyance. inconvenience and litiga-
ton will result from the laws requirement
that the exact valuation Of the baggage he
given as a basis for computing the lnsur-
ance fee on parcels worth more than Sloo'
under penalty Of prosecution for mis-
demeanor.
Is a salesman to value the samples in
his trunk at their wholesale or retail
prices? May he at the end of long
trip deduct something for shopworn goods,
or must he retain the original valuation
How is an ordinary citizen to rate the
outfit he takes away with him on vaca-
tion-at its sales value in the open market
as il stands. or at the figure il would cost
in replace all the articles if lost? Must he
lose his trunk, his claim, mayhap even his
liberty. if he takes one angle OF this
question and the railroad and the authori-
ties take another?
Must he. with the best intentions and
the most sincere desire in the world TO
obey the law. be in danger Of jail because
courts haven't passed on the law yet and
nobody on earth at present can tell what
the thing means? The complications OF
the income tax are no worse than those
presented by this statute.
This measure may mean an increase OF
revenue for the railroads, but it Will also
mean the hiring of more baggagemen and
slower handling of baggage. In times
Of great congeston-h holiday travel or the
Labor Day crush, for instance-the loss OF
tine and temper to the railroad employees
and public will he impossible Of computa
ton. If this be reform, its operation
will he a sad blow to the reformers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
Concurrence.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Allow me TO say that | heartily con
cur with TIE sentiments expressed in the le,-
ter Of Daniel Robertson Browne in to-day 5
Tribune. His unsparing castigation Of the
gang of assassins responsible for the coward
ly murder OF those on the Lusitania should
find a quick and hearty response throughout
the United States. The Tribune is TO be CON
graduated on having such a courageous cor
respondent as M Browne. 7. A. NJ
New York. Nay 26. 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
Congress Should Be Called in Extra
Session.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: At last the fitting word Is spoken in
your leading editorial OF June ?: AN Extra
Session Advisable Thanks TO The Tribune
for being the first Of the great dailes to
utter the thought that is in many minds.
And now tina, the silence mas been broken.
we may ash: Why has not Congress been
convened already
! doubt If any other President in our his
tory would have wished to face the present
crisis without calling together the repre-
sentatives Of his people. II 1t be rocking
the boat" TO suggest a measure So natural
and 30 appropriate. II must be because the
boat needs more ballast.
GEORGE L. SToWELL.
Dorset Vt. June 8. 1918
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
Sentiment and the Navy.


A quarter OF a century ago Lord Sails
bury surprised and shocked very many Of
his countrymcu with the blunt declaration
that the defence Of the country was not
the business Of the government but the
business Of the people themselves. Yet this
statement Of ultimate responsibility was
quite obviously true. and If true Of Britain
!. is no less true Of this country. Rear
Admiral FisLo had the same truth in mind
when he spoke on Thursday night Of the
present state Of our navy and proceeded
70 speculate on what must come TO pass
if unfortunately we should chance 20 be
exposed 90 the attack OF any Of the great
naval powers. lie was addressing the
alumni Of the Naval Academy, and it was
unnecessary either to enlarge upon our IN
Vulnerable shortcomings or 70 enter into
a particular account of all the reforms
so urgently needed. We. as naval off
GERS" he said. realize oil this; but this
VIII accomplish nothing unless we make
the layman realize it, too"
The truth tina, in the last ten years our
,avv has bcoY suffered 10 fall far behind
in point of relative efficiency among the
worlds nayios is hardly recognized by the
public even now. or If recognized It IS too
commonly accepted with easy equanimity
while the Secretary Of the Navy continues
to smile complaccrt.y and consoles US
with patriotic commonpaces and an album
dance of sentimental gush. As far as SEN
., .-:-1.- l1o.,.e tho ,,.o
tment goes AiihIIH I9he "''o"' '."'
are well enough off. bat although the
.;o,. &. bobird tho countries
V""''- '''.' '''', '''
navy. yet, ne insists 'ha1 navy ''Se''
Is not matter '' S''''''''e'., o'. .''..,,,
OF fact coming down 10 IHlS pam ''''''-
Ter OF Iacl' """' "o we ','''
demonstrate! ana ho'o'''U9'E ''''" '''''' W
hoGlne US OVID against al! O'"S'''''
enemy. Nuppos.hG we were a. wal VIII
one Of the great powers whose nee' was
free 20 attack us. the force would or course
include dreadnoughts, pre-dreadnoughtS'
battle cruisers, cruisers, scouts, destroy
ers. submarines. mine layers and nine
swcCpers. aircraft and all the other yes
sels that 60 20 the making Of a modern
navy. Consider what this country has at
present 10 oppose this formidable array.
Admiral Fiske states the case concisely a
follows:
SMALLER number Of drcadnourhts, pre-
dreaduoueh's and desroycrs than the enemy
Nor.o ',.'H b,% rocen.iv contracted for.
onlv ,hrce good acroplanes, not yet ready; an
embryonic aeronautca! service 1.-TWO. 'To mime mime
e'rec,or.. Also about forty-fyc submarines
Of all kinds and ages distributed over inc
AuaGlC i StG ',,
:. H,o,,;o+iro
Inns P'".'' -, A., ...holo s+or,,
enough u"' ~ OO'' - o,,r
lo' We nav ....;o, ~. .ho
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i'npoSS,''''''F vi '''s ,.e, Thoro orc No,
P'"'' .-II.,.,a o,.or :, ,ir,o If
..,," .hero oro ~ trained reserves. there
49,, o,or wa, staff for the general
H.. -. s., ,oroo,or i must be
.:lo.o,l Tho. r.o bo,.o Fallen bebind in
IL ,,,o.,ors Opr submarines. Admira
$50. - ,,o,.o~ oc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05
On Junkets.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Will you please be good enough 70 ad-
wise me through the columns Of your paper
whether Hughes. when he was Governor, paid
for his trip 20 the Seattle fair. and whether
Sulzer. when he was Governor. paid for his
trips 10 the Inauguration OF President Wilson
and to the celebration OF the Battle Of Gettys-
burg? ! mean, did these two Governors pay
Tor these trips out of their own pockets?
see by tho newspapers that not only is Whit
man having the state pay for his own eX-
penses, which | think is perfectly all right
but is having the state pay the expenses OF
his family, and his military staff, and horde
Of political shouters and boomers.
A. A. JOHNSON.
New York, May 90 1915.
TGovernor Hughes vetoed state .ppropria-
ton for his expenses to Seattle and paid his
own way About Governor Suffers trip 70
the Wilson Inauguration The Tribune knows
nothing. The state appropriated money for
IS official part in the Gettysburg anniversary
celebration-Fd.1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05

BY royal decree Captain Mills, Of the Amer
ican liner Philadelphia, has received gold
medal and each member Of his crew silver
medal for rescuing the crew Of a Dutch
steamship. A better decoration than an iron
Cross for drowning crew.
The Georgia Bar Association has defeated
a resolution calling on the Legislature 70
permit women TO practise law. Probably be
cause Southern chivalry can't bear to think
Of women working!
The government has lost is steel suit
But. then. the weather may turn warm once
again, in which case such a garment would
prove irksome.
safe conduct has been granted 70 nr
Dcruhlrg for his tourney from New York 10
Norvay.-Iondon dispatch.
What, IL he fearful that some battleship
may break loose from the British Museum?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-05

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-18
THIEVES HAVE.
BEEN ACTIVE
AGAIN HERE
SOME ARE DUE FOR A BUMP :
OFFICERS ARE ON TRAIL OF
THE "NEVER SWEATS" WHO
HANG ABOUT RESORTS.

For some time an epidemic of
thievery has been prevalent in the
city, and despite the efforts of the
city and county officers. the perpe-
traitors continue to get in their work
occasionally
The pet scheme of the thieves is
to spot a church-going family who
are likely to attend the revival in
progress in the city at the present
time, and while they are away at
church, the thieves ransack the house
and take whatever they can find
which can be converted into cash.
This has gotten to be habit with
some, and the officers are advising
that some citizen slip over some
night, and instead of the entire fam
lily attending, let one remain at home
with a well-loaded shotgun and give
the invaders a warm reception.
The officers are of the opinion
that the work is being done by local
parties who are entirely familiar with
local conditions, and it would not
be surprising to learn some morning
that someone had been seriously shot
while endeavoring to gain entrance
into another mans home.
Three cases have peen reported
within the past week-one at the resi-
dence of A. c. Young, one at the
residence of H. T. Hunt, and the
other at the Elks' club. None have
been apprehended, although the of
ficers have some pretty strong sus-
picions as to who did the work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-18
NOW CROPS AND
POLITICS ARE
BEING TALKED
PROMINENT FARMER FROM THE
GRAHAM DISTRICT SAYS THAT
HE WANTS TO SEE CHANGES IN
LAW MAKERS. CROPS ARE GOOD.

r. T. Ricketts,, a prominent farmer
from the Graham district was in the
: city today and stated that conditions
in that locality were never better than
at present In speaking of the corn
and cotton crops he stated that the
corn crop was nearly all harvested and
that three of his neighbors, DR.. Lyle,
Henry Fowler and l., NJ. Ponder were
the leaders in corn averaging fifty
bushels to the acre, with the cotton
crop far above the expectations. Mr.
Ricketts, states that his son, b. c.
Ricketts,, made 14O bushels of sweet
potatoes from one acre of land, and
also was the leader in hogs and chick
ems. He states that he will have over
5000 pounds of meat to sell and that
some of his red hogs will tip the beam
at 500 pounds. The farmers about Gra-
ham are paying more attention to hogs
and chickens than ever before, with
the result that they have solved in a
great measure the high cost of liv-
ing.
I'VE are not talking much about
politics in our neighborhood at pres
ent," said Mr.. Ricketts,, but there is
a strong feeling that the people of the
~
the state senate next time. That is
my sem ni'ment to certainty. ! have
known Col. Suggs for long time, and
he in my opinion could do something
for the farmers in the law making body
of the state. We have been in the habit
in the past of sending young lawyers
and school teachers to the state legis-
lature, and ! have no criticism to Of
fer against them, they are all my
friends, but it is time that the people
were sending older and more mature
men to help make our laws and leave
the younger ones to put them into eff.
feet. Col. Suggs is broad gagged, big
hearted man who knows the people,
and | am sure he could be elected.
We, about Graham want him to make
the race"
Another man | want to see make
the race for the state legislature, is
Uncle Bud" Young of Berwyn He is
another good man who would be worth
something to his constituency. We
want him and will back him to the
limit in this locality"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-18
THE GENTLE
GRAF TER IS IN
OUR MIDST.
ANNUAL INFLUX OF INDIVIDUALS
WHO ARE HERE TO REAP THE
GOLDEN HARVEST - COTTON
CROP ATTRACTS THEM.

In the fall of the year, when the
cotton crop begins to move in this
section and the farmer has a few
extra dollars TO spend, swarm of
philanthropic citizens swoop down on
this city and proceed to "give away"
lot of stun to the rural visitors
who are here to dispose Of their years
crop. This season has been no ex-
ception to the rule, and the streets
even now are infested with con
glomerated mass of individuals who
are offering-for consideration
everything from a lot in some sum
mer resort, to plan of salvation,
and who are ready to convince the
prospective purchaser that he is in
need of the aforesaid and the same.
The city dads recently passed an
ordinance against the peddler of
wares of any sort, but it seems that
something has been overlooked and
there is at present plenty of workers
in the city who are getting by" with
some scheme or another.
Someone in the past must have
placed the mysterious mark Of the
brotherhood" on Ardmore's front gate.
some time in the dim and hazy past,
someone must have purchased a piece
Of jewclry or passed a hand-out and
ever since, the city has been known
as an easy mark for all kinds and
conditions Of wanderers. At times the
street corners are congested with
them, and it is impossible to pass.
because of the crowd gathered to
listen to the Grafton Of a leather
lunged individual, who is merely
passing out few samples, to in
troduce the goods
Objects OF charity are, and should
be, given consideration, but Ardmore
is too busy at present TO tolerate any
of the class mentioned above. and
the mayor and chief Of police are
going to give every proposition Of
the kind very close once over
IN the future before they grant permis-
sion TO work the city"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-18
TEE
WILL PASS ON
CLAIMS TODAY
COMMITTEE WILL TAKE
EVIDENCE AND PASS FINAL
JUDGMENT UPON CLAIMS FILED
AGAINST THE SANTA FE.

The citizens committee will take
testimony today and pass final judg-
ment on some of the claims filed for
damages against the Santa Fe railroad
company. Happily there are but few
Of these checked up to the committee
so far, and they are in hopes that very
few will be. The claim agents have
made wonderful progress in efecting
settlements and UP to last night had
closed l44S OF the total number filed.
Sixteen claims were filed with the
committee yesterday, but the commit
tee believes that most Of the claim
ants have registered and from now on
filling viii be light. The committee
will as list the agents in settling the
large property claims yet to be taken
into consideration and by the time
all are disposed OF. the Santa Fe rail
road company will have paid out in
damages over one million dollars.