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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20
GERMAN CHARACTER
Petrarch Quotes Excellent Author
ity to His Friend Boccaccio.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In reading letter from Petrarch TO
Boccaccio, dated March 10, 1862 came across
remarkable estimate Of German character,
attributed to Frederick H. Emperor OF the
Romans and King Of Sicily and Jerusalem
who lived 1ls4-125O. quote only the part
Of the letter which seems Of present interest
in view of the attitude OF the German author
tiles toward the course Of procedure adopted
by this country In the matter of the torpedo
ing of passenger steamers.
The burden Of Petrarch's letter is one OF
complaint against his Italian fellow country
men. but in the course Of it he writes:
"The Frederick nearest 10 our time, the last
Of that name who governed the Roman En-
pire. a very wise prince. who, German by ORR
gin. Italian by education, knew perfectly, on
one side by nature. on the other by CUSTOM
the manners and character OF the two peo'
pies, expressed himself thus, it is said:
"'These two nations are the foremost and
most distinguished in the whole universe, but
there are singular differences between them
Rewards must be distributed the same to
both, but not 80 punishments. Recompense
exctes both to virtue. But the Italians
amend themselves by pardon, they acknowl'
edge their fault and the clemency of Their
chief, while the Germans puff themselves up
with haughtiness by impunty; they impute
compassion to fear; the more one pardons
them the more they dare. This is why one
often pardons Italians without fear, ard not
only without fear, but advantsgeously, while
it is very dangerous even to deter punishment
to Germans"
The quotation is translated from "Lettres
de Francois Petrarque Jean Boccace,'
translated from the Latin by Victor Develay,
mage 90. d. HENDRY.
Brooklyn, Sept II, 1915.
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A Welcome Policy.
Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR The announcement in this afternoons
press Of Controller Prendergast's recommen-
dation that the Gary plan be extended through
out the public schools should be welcomed by
all those who feel that radical change in
school policy must be made promptly, If part
time is to be eliminated and the present edu-
catoral opportunities offered the children of
the city are to be greatly enriched.
Taken In conjunction with the opinion ex-
pressed yesterday at the meeting OF the
Board of Education by Commissioner John
Martin, chairman Of the committee on voca-
tional schools, this recommendation would
seem TO indicate that at last decisive step
will be taken toward q real solution OF the
problem Of congestion and the enriching Of
the school course. Commissioner Martin
stated that to his mind the Gary plan was the
best available solution of present educational
problems and should be extended as rapidly
as possible, and that, in fact, the Board OF
Education was committed to such a policy.
Il Is fortunate that the Controller advo-
Gates his programme, not simply on the basis
Of economy, but also on the basis of the
richer opportunities for children which il
makes possible This should open the way
for the school and city officials to get to-
gether Immediately to formulate a policy for
carrying out this recommendation promptly.
There should be TO delay. The situation Is
acute. Thousands of children are on part
time The longer definite action is pro-
tracted. the greater will these children suffer
from lack OF adequate opportunities
HOWARD W. NuDD, Director.
New York. Sept. l6, 1915.
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An Open Cut in Theatre Prices.

Far better than the coupon system of
peddling cut-rate theatre tickets is the
scheme just announced by Mr.. Brady for
The Playhouse. This is an open, frank re-
duction Of prices for certain seats in the
theatre for certain stipulated perform
ances. Any person applying for reduced
rate seats at the box Office can obtain them
if the house has not been sold out. Any
person obtaining such seats at the box
Office may have the knowledge that his
neighbor was not able to get his cheaper
from some scalper around the corner. All
Corners will be on an equality so far as the
price of these seats is concerned.
Whether it is due to the war and de-
pressed financial conditions, or to too many
theatres, or to the competition of the NOV
ing pictures, Broadway has been conscious
for many months that nothing less than
the biggest kind Of popular success will
keep a theatre filed for good run. For
a good many plays which had merit and a
certain degree of popularity there has
been lacking the precise degree of atten-
dance which represented the difference be-
tween profit for all implicated and slight
loss. In order to meet this situation the
round the-corner cutting of prices which
was so prevalent last season sprang up,
and doubtless it tided over plays which
otherwise would have had to be retired,
leaving loss for the producer to face,
stopping the authors royalties and throw
ing the actors out Of jobs. But it was an
undetermined proceeding, fair neither TO
the managers who didn't adopt it nor to
the playgoers who, not knowing of the
scheme or not caring to take advantage of
it, paid full price for what others got at a
discount. II had all the disadvantages Of
the railroad rebate.
Mr.. Brady's open reduction Of rates may
or may not prove successful. A Broadway
house last season tried giving perform
ances for which the highest price was 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20
Cruisers.
lErom The London GlobeO

prom The London Globe)
It is certainly strange that one particular
class Of ship should have been singled out
for the title Of CRUISERS" more especially
as the great majority of them have a much
smaller cruising capacity than the majority
of battleships. Our first ships to which the
word was applied (the Admiralty then spelt
it with y were the picturesque vessels Of
the old Amphion class, launched in 1888, and
shortly after a clean sweep was made OF the
term Corvette" In the steam era the word
cruiser has become associated more partlcu-
larry with speed, though there is no appar-
ent connection. Many cruisers now doing
useful work are. too, considerably slower
than modern batteships, while the 25-knot
Queen Elizabeths are nominally as fast as,
and probably. in practice, faster than, the
battle cruisers of the lnvincible group
These "15-inch battleships' ought really to
be grouped with the battle cruisers, with
which they have several points in common.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20
a Years Bliss.

It is impossible to gather from Stefans-
sons story Of his explorations whether he
knows vet that Europe is at war. But II
seems likely that he learned Of it from
Captain Louis Lane Of the Polar Bear
when the latter cast anchor at Cape kel-
lett, Banks Island. on August II. year
after the opening of hostihties.
For year, then, at least, the explorer
remained ignorant of the greatest human
cataclvsm this old world has ever seen,
feat almost as extraordinary as his dis
covery Of new land. 1t sets him and his
three companions on the northern ice expe-
dition apart from the remainder of the hui
man race. For we know that the Esqul-
maus of Point Barrow have long followed
the carnival of blood and have even suf-
fered from it, and that Greenland is as
well aware of the Kaiser's plans as are we
ourselves. But Stefansson, lost to mortal
ken for wear and half, comes back like
Rip Van Wrinkle to a world altered beyond
recognition. To him it must al be ex-
plained-the rape of Pelgium the Battle OF
the Marine; the Russian, Serbian, Gallipoli,
Italian campaigns; Louvain, the Luslta-
MIA, submarines, Zeppelins-all this and
more, much more, must be recounted step
by step and elucidated.
The task might easily stagger more
thoroughly informed person than Captain
Lane has in all probability had opportunity
TO be, though he may well be envied the
vast human pleasure Of such wholesale en-
lightenment. One year of history so cy-
clonic is well worth the twenty through
which Rip slumbered. The independence
Of the Colonies, the Revolution, the new
Constitution-these were quickly covered
compared with the accumulation between
Liege and Warsaw. And imagine the con-
centrated shock Of this blood-epic to Stef-
ansson!
Rip Van Wrinkle was lucky man,
Rip Van Wrinkle went away;
He slept for twenty happy years
Small wonder that the explorer should
turn back Immediately to the land OF
grinding icefoes and billiards, but also of
peace and forgetfulness, for another sleep,
however strenuous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20
Anti Treating.

OF all the laws devised by man to curb
the consumption Of liquor that OF the
United Kingdom against treating would
appear to be the most readily enforceable.
When ones reverence for authority clashes
with ones philanthropic impulses the issue
can never be long in doubt We predict
such a triumph of respect for the decree
of king and country as will transform
every potential philanthropist into his own
excise officer, watching himself with lynx
like intensity lest by subterfuge or even in
spirit he fracture the law. To bring the
law into disrepute-that is the part OF pro-
hibition. The Dutch treat" decree should
clothe it with majesty
But how efficacious this new law will
prove remains to be seen inasmuch as
never before in the history of mankind has
the demon rum had to depend for popular
Iitv wholly on the Dutch treat The cry,
"I1l buy!" when uttered in the dulcet,
however stentorian, tones OF another has
been the undoing of the bibulous since the
first grape fermented. 1t or its equivalent
has become part Of the cherished atmos-
phere of the saloon or pub" the siren
song to lure one upon the rocks of inebria-
ton. When heard no more what percent
age of alcohols customers will curtail or
stop their drinking? One wonders. The
experiment promises to be one of absorb
ing Tor is it non-absorbing?) interest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20
An Admira BILE Type.
Jitor of The Tribune

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Miss Margaret Tucker speaks OF the
"fve minute" voters in really serious tone.
Does she think for one moment that the
sufFragettes would leave until the last mo-
ment the question Of whom to vote for and
why7 The actual time required to vote Is
only about five minutes After having fol-
lowed up the question and thoroughly looked
into the why's and wherefores of each case
the sufragette can without any hesitancy go
to the polls and cast her vote.
We are not depending mainly on the wo-
men in business to represent the entire
female sex at the time of election. The
woman at home who has more time 10 devote
to the following up of politics is really the
one who will vote most intelligently, and
married women are in the majority. ! am
in an Office and can therefore speak the way
| do. for know the average girl in business
cannot spend as much time as she would like
to and as Is really necessary 10 follow this
worthy cause.
It seems to me this type OF woman as
Miss Tucker calls the present day suffra-
gette. is an admirable type. The fact that
she exhibits a will Of her own and does not
meekly depend on the kindnesses and conde
scending generosities o. the opposite sex
should be placed very much 10 her credit.
Men certainly prefer this type 70 the old
fashioned stay-at-home, speak-when-spoken-
to kind.
Every intelligent man who has any intelii-
gent women associates, whether they be
mother, sister or friend, will be only too
eager TO help bring about the time when
women will have the right TO their opinions
and say In the welfare of this country. Only
the ignorant can be opposed 70 woman suf-
frace. JEANETTE Il. SlLH EhhAN'
Brooklyn, n. Y, Sept. 10, 1915.
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have dragged us out of the morass in
which American policy has foundered for
the last two years and a half and helped
ms TO the solid ground Of diplomatic inter
vention in a proper form and for rea-
sonable purpose. They have punctured
an illusion TO which no American Presi-
dent should ever have been a victim. They
will forever deserve our thanks for clos
ing chapter in our diplomacy which ne
real American can read without chagrir
end amazement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20
Gorilla.


From The Westminster GdEeftel
Gorilla, which the Italians hope to take
was for centuries the capital of County
held in ief from the Holy Roman Empire
which eventually reverted to the overload
and at present possesses for count" no les;
parsonage than poor old Francis Joseph
by some perversity this town, connected
from time immemorial with Germani'
powers and a favorte Austrian winter re
sort, has practically no Teutonic element
among the inhabitants most Of whom are
neither Germans nor Italians. but Slavs
Gorilla has rather pathetic link witt
France. Here in 1886 died the exiled Bour
bon king, Charles X, the last French monarch
who was crowned with chrism in the rune
cathedral Of Rheims.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20
How Long2

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: How long, how long, are we to be
content with our criminal unpreparedness
How long are we to play the role Of the coward
and money-grubber because q group of alb
ject so-called Democrats are making US the
Jest Of the world! How long are we TO be
satisfied with rhetorical notes and excuses
when every real American Is demanding
deeds. not words. in order that we may not
be considered the most contemplate race on
the face OF the globe?
How long are we TO listen 20 impotent
phrases such as Eve are going TO save hu-
manity if we can find way" "a nation may
be too proud to fight" etc, etc, ad nauseam
How long are we TO allow our navy TO be
under manned and under-offcered, even
though most Of US realize that our navy is
our one and only salvation in case OF con-
fict with European power!
What Is saving the civilization OF the
world to-day, what is checking the barbarian
hordes Of the enemy? Would you knowl
The British fleet!
NO HYPHEN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20
Wilma.

Fran, Thr Manchester GUARDIAN
wilma, which is being evacuated by the
Russians. is famous as place OF pilgrimage
throughout Poland, and even beyond the Dor
dcrs OF that country. In the Ostra Drama, OF
East Gate is chapel in which is enShrined
the great picture OF the Virgin, that has fo'
centuries been regarded with venerstion. Ke'
productions Of the picture are 20 be found
in Catholic churches all over Europe, and
even in England The little chapel Of the
East Gate is so small that there 81 not room
in it for more than thirty worshppers; SC
the congregation kneels on the pavements OF
the long. narrow street leading from the
gateway to tho centre Of the town Twice
every day this street becomes church
while service is being held in the chapel
wilma was one Of the last places In Europe
TO be q centre Of psganism; for the Lithu-
SniGns did not embrace Christianity until
1882, when their country was united to Po-
land by the marriag. Of their prince with
the heress Of the Polish throne. The Ca
thedral Of st. Stanslaw. a Greek temple,
built in 1901, that looks as il 1t were carved
out Of suet, stands on the place where sac
rifce was offered TO the god Of light until
almost the end Of the fourteenth century.
Within the cathedral is the silver tomb Of
St. Kasimir, venerated by the Poles rs a
national saint. though less beloved than Our
Lady Of the East Gate.
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but soon closed. At any rate, Mr.. Brady's
rate cutting is open and above board. If
il proves that there is a stronger demand
for 81 seats than the managers in general
have seemed willing TO recognize, 1t must
bring about an extension Of the 81 zone
regularly in all first class theatres.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20

"The general barometric conditions are not
favorable TO any breaking up Of the heat dur
ing the coming week" Forecaster Scarf
Let's court martial the general.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20

Bryan May Carry His Dove TO Berlin
Headline.
TO learn the goose step7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20

American Air Record Broken-Headline.
Mr. Bryan has met HIS match.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20

Mr. Ford's proposed new submarine woul
be a mere run-about.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20

yrter,e Al The Po,,aac, a, New YGi secHd C"'
Matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-20

Owned .nd Published daily BY The Trsune As'oeituoo
Nv York generation. ogden NJ. Reid. ffes-dti,. "
sr,t RoTers Secretary and Trsssurer. Address I'ou
ruNcng No itt Nassau Street. New lorh
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LoCKJAw.

Lockjaw also called tetanus is an
infectious disease characterized by ton
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occurrences. The poison is produced
by a germ or mieroorganism called the
bacillus of tetanus, which occurs in
earth, in putrefying fluids and in and
about stables. The tetanus bacillus
is a normal inhabitant of the intes-
tines of many herbivorous animals.
The germ was discovered in 1884 by
NieOdner and is universally aeknOwl-
edged to be the cause of lOekjaw.
There are several varieties Of the
malady. As a rule there is a definite
history of a wound or injury but some
times there being no such history, the
disease is called idiopathie. When it
occurs in the newborn it is called
trismus neonatorum. When it occurs
in confinement cases it is known as
puerperal tetanus. The disease has re-
eeived a number of names selected be
cause of the seat of injury or port of
entry of the bacillus and because of the
principal symptoms.
The disease is more likely to occur
in injuries of the hands and feet,
especially in punetured and confused
wounds. The symptoms usually appear
within two weeks after the injury and
after the wound has healed. The toy
pistol has been responsible for many
cases of IOekjaw; it has also followed
many times the careless use of the hyp-
odermie needle IL the hands of NOR
phine addiets. The poison is formed at
the site of the wound or injury and
travels by way of the nerve. 1t is one
of the most poisonous substances known
to science. The symptoms do not arise
immediately, as in the case of most
poisOns. They arise after the injury
is forgotten, in many cases and after
healing because the germ grows best
when air is absent.
The chief symptoms of tetanus are
muscular eontraetions accompanied by