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New-York tribune., 1916-01-24
Root Aids Definition.

"The right of equality is further 20
be understood in the sense in which it
was expressed and illustrated by Elihu
Root in the following passage from the
address which he delivered in his ca
paclty of Secretary of State of the
United States IN the presence Of the
official delegates of the twenty-one
American republics accredited 20 the
thrd Pan-American Conference. held
az RIO de Janelro on July 81, 1906:
We wish for no victories but hose
OF peace; for no territory except our
own; for no sovereignty except the
sovereignty over ourselves. We deem
the independence and equal rights Of
the smallest and weakest member Of
the family OF nations entitled 20 as
much respect as those OF the greatest
empire, and we deem the observance Of
that respect the chief guaranty of the
weak against the oppression OF the
strong. We neither claim nor desire
any rights, or privileges, or powers
that We do not freely concede 20 every
American republic. We wish 20 increase
our prosperity, 10 expand our trade, TO
grow IN wealth, IN wisdom and In
spirit, but our conception of the true
way 20 accomplish this is not 10 pull
down others and profit by their ruin.
but 20 help all friends TO a common
prosperity and "A common growth, that
we may all become greater and stronger
together"
The right OF nation TO exercise
exclusive jurisdiction over its territory
and all persons therein, cited in the
fourth article, is supported by these
citations:
New-York tribune., 1916-01-24
Wh0tIs the Gary Plan?
By yALICE BARROWS FERNANDEZ

Tribune readers fciH find in this department
Glen, and authoritative account of he Whf school
system proposed for this CITY. Questions o. pHenS
and teachers uiH be gladly 0nswe'ed. me de-
barfment uiU appear on Mondays and lH"'SdGyS'
New-York tribune., 1916-01-24
WHAT THE WRIT PLAN DOES.

II takes children on the streets
and keeps them wholesomeiy busy
at work. study and play for six or
seven hours day.
II gives all children just as much
academic work Ms the traditional
school, but by lengthenins the school
day II gives time for practical shop
work. science, drawing. music nudi-
torium and play for all children
New-York tribune., 1916-01-24

right TO property and the right 20 the
observance thereof are stated IN terms
o. international law. the right OF the
nation 10 exist and TO protect and 10
conserve its existence. the right OF IN
dependence and the freedom 10 develop
itself without interference on control
from other nations, the right OF equal
ity I'm law and before law, the right 70
territory within defined boundaries and
to exclusive jurisdiction therein. and
the right 10 the observance Of those
fundamental rights,
Therefore. The American Institute
o. International Law unanimously
adopts at its first session. held in the
city of Washington. In the United
States % America, on the 9Th day Of
January. 1916. in connection with ani
under the auspices Of the second Pam
American Scientific Congress. the toi-
lowing FIVE articles, together with the
commentary thereon. 10 be known as
the Declaration of the Rights Of Ma
tions."
Then follow tho articles OF the dec
laratiOn.
New-York tribune., 1916-01-24
Leaders Now Confident.

Now, however, assurances have been
given that the leaders have the fol-
lowers well in hand. They will not be
able 10 prevent good deal Of discus
sion. and there are few men, Of whom
Hoke Smith H. the most notable, who
will continue 20 urge an embargo. But
on the whole the White House does not
now fear that the opposition will be
able 20 recruit any Of the waverers.
The Presidents policy toward Great
Britain, ss outlined for The Tribune
by am administration official in Mr..
Wilson's confidence, is one OF postpone
ment. lie will continue to protest
sharply against Great BrItain's block
ade and 20 summon the British govern
ment TO respect American shipping
New-York tribune., 1916-01-24
President Told by Leaders
That His Hand Will
Not Be Forced.
FREE TO FOLLOW
POLICY OF DELAY
Hopes to Postpone Settlement OF
Troubles with Britain Until
War Ends.
lr-nn 17n Trihnns nnfesu ]

Washington. Jan. 23 President VIII
son will begin his defence fight this
week with full confidence that the SEN
ate will not interfere In any active way
with his foreign policy az regards Mex
leo Germany or Great Britain. AS
euranccs have been given him by SEN
ate leaders that they have the situation
we'll I'm hand and that whatever the eH'
ci,ement may be on the floor. no meas
ure will 80 through that will In any
way force his hand.
This gives the President two adyan-
,ooas that he will have his hands free
for hts fcht for his political lie, and
tina. he will be able, for tho time at
least. 10 go on with his plan 90 keep
the quarrel with Great Britain "in the
airp until the war ends. This is 20 be
his defence against the German attempt
10 embroil this country with Britain by
q iudiciously used diplomatic victory
I'm the Lusitania case.
Several symptoms Of revolt among
supporters in the Senate have been CIV
ING the administration great worry for
,ae last few days. II was only with
difficulty that action was prevented on
Mexico. and there has been so strong
a sentiment in favor Of drastic action
against Great Britain that prospects
were good at one time not that an em-
bargo would be enacted, but that the
debate would become so acrid a. Sc
riously 10 hamper negotiations. There
has been less danger Of an explosion
over the German situation owing to
the desire Of both parties 20 conciliate
.Ic Cerr,on ,ote
New-York tribune., 1916-01-24
WHAT THE WRIT PLAN MEANS.

To every parent--A chance to give
his child the enriched educational
onportunltics usually reserved for
the children Of the favored few.
To tcachers-No more hours OF
teaching; moro congenial work
To the community-Better oiti-
yens better schools for less cost
New-York tribune., 1916-01-24
The Teachers Attitude.

The attitude of the teacher described
I'm our CORE pondeut's letter is not
surprising. II IS a rather unusually
good example Of the kind OF picture
that is painted in by ignorance and
prejudice. 1t takes q long time TO make
people even want 20 look al a new
thing instead OF pcturing IL the way
they think Il would be II they did
look at %. Not aii teachers are Ike
that. however. and the fact that thirty
seven out of forty teachers in Public
school So have come 90 indorse the
Gary plan shows that when they once
get 90 vora q. 10 they realize its
mcr.ts.
New-York tribune., 1916-01-24
Social and Community idea.

For an understanding Of the educa-
tional philosophy behind the Gary plan
and the part that IL plays In the educa-
tiOnal revolution going on throughout
the country we would refer you 10
Schools Of Tomorrow" by John
Dewey and Evelyn Dewey. The point
about the plan emphasized IN this book
is that "A great deal has been written
lately about the public school system Of
Gary, Ind, with special reference to
the novel features Of school admins
tration tnat are being worked out
there. or else with emphasis on the OPP
pouuniues for industrial training. But
the biggest idea there is the one behind
these new features. IL IS the social
and community idea. In disci-
pline and social life and in the curricu-
lum the Gary schools are doing every
thing possible IN cooperation with
church and home TO use 10 the best
educational purpose every resource Of
money. organization and neighbOrhood
influence. The school is q small com
munity in its discipline, and q demo
cratic one The work IS so well ar
ranged that the children want 90 go 20
school; there Is no need 20 drag them
with truant officers or Oyerawc them =
show Of stern authority
Commissioner Sneddeu on Gary Plan.
David Sncddon. Mas sachusetts Com
missioner Of Education. also made an
invest cation of the Gary schools, and
delivered am address ON the subject be
fore the National Education AssOcia-
tion i'm 1915. This address, The Gary
System It's Pros and Cons for Other
Cities" may be obtained by writin 10
the secretary Of the National Educa-
tion Association or by applying 20 this
department. Commissioner Snedden's
address is particularly pertinent for
New York because 10 deals with the
value Of the Gary system for other
cities. lie believes the significant feat
ures Of the plan are as follows:
"l. The Gary system Of education
in its underlying theory, in its plans,
and certainly 10 large extent in it's
practice. more adequately meets the
educational need of city children than
any other system Of which the writer
has knowledge.
80. Under the Gary system instruc-
tion in science In all grades becomes
New-York tribune., 1916-01-24

"Door Madam VIII you teIl '''
- can get complete information
about the Gary system OF eduea,0" rs
annlied at airy, and, if poss'''e' '" u,
gormation as TO how it has been applied
.oro and the result? want TO "r''e
,oror on tho subject for presentation
hefora a club to which belong ana
emo 20 vou because think whatever
,.or referred me to in the matter "oui
be accurate. and | must have tho 'ru'"
and accuracy above all things
81 have known Of the Gary plan lo'
long while in a general way ana nave
Ion- e,nce come to approve Of IT, so IN
caenal conversation with teacher !
ostod what she thought Of the Oary
e,.stor She does not read the papers
and had not heard Of the Gary plan up
- q short time ago, but was against 1t
from start TO lnish-says where II l"'
loo, tried here the children receive
,oore- marks than formerly, that the
system will demoralize the children
.rd the whole school business and make
..;,,,ira1s Of them. and that Mr.. Nlr'
:. cousin Of the Mayors and any
vay no man from the West has any
business coming here trying 10 leI.
Vow York how TO run ITS schools
This teacher IS supposed TO be very
good teacher.
81 should be grateful for any help
Won can give me. Very truly yours
O.. Vo~t Citv II. VI. r.
New-York tribune., 1916-01-24

Tho declaration. 10 Is said. embodies
the Institutes conception Of only elc-
mental national rights, and will be fur
thcr considered az the next meeting or
the Institute IN Havana next year. Il
contains five primary sections. which
were fashioned with tho United states
Declaration Of independence in mind as
a mode. and which read as follows:
"Egery nation has the right TO exist,
to protect and 20 conserve its exist
cncc. but this right neither implies the
right nor justifes the act OF the state
TO protect itself or 20 conserve It's eN-
.stence by the commission Of unlawful
acts against innocent and unofeuding
states.
"Eycry nation has the right 70 inde-
peudeucc DO the sense that 10 has
right 90 the pursuit of happiness and is
free t0 develop itself without interfer-
euce or control from other states. pro-
yided that IN so doing IL does not inter
fcre with or violate the just rights Of
other states.
Every nation Is I'm law and before
law the equal OF every other state com
posing the society of nations. and all
states have the right 20 claim. and, ac
cordng 20 the Declaration OF lndepen-
dence OF the United States, TO assume
among the powers Of the earth the sep
arate and equal station 20 which the
laws Of nature and Of natures God en-
title them.
Every nation has the right to terri
tory Within defined boundaries and TO
exercise exclusive jurisdiction over this
territory and all persons, whether ma
tive or foreign, found therein.
. l...N rs.r -
the law of nations Is entitled to have
that right respected and protected by
all other nations, for right and duty
are correlatiye, and the right Of one is
the duty Of all 20 observe"
Rights That Are Fundamental.
The preamble 70 the resolution en-
body.ng The declaration follows:
Whereas, The municipal law Of civ
ii.zet nations recognizes and protects
the right 90 life, the right 10 liberty,
10 which the Declaration OF lndepen-
dcnce of the United States adds the
right 90 the pursuit of haT piness, the
right 10 legal equality, the right to
property and the right 10 the enjoy
mcut OF the aforesaid rights, creating
a duty on the part OF the citizens or
subjects OF each nation 10 observe
them; and
"Whereas, These fundamental rights.
thus universally recognized, are ia
miliar 20 the peoples OF all civilized
countries. and
Whereas, These fundamental rights
can be stated in terms Of international
law and can be applied 20 the relations
Of the members OF the society of ma
tions. one with another. just as they
have been applied in the relations Of
the citizens or subjects of the states
forming the society OF nations; and
Whereas. These fundamental rights
- national Jurisprudence namely. the
right 20 life, the right 10 liberty, the
righ; TO the pursuit OF happiness. the
righE " equality before the Law. the
New-York tribune., 1916-01-24

Letters TO this department VIII be
answered as rapidly as possible but II
they are TO be answered fully there
will necessarily be delay in replying to
a.. Of them promStly.
New-York tribune., 1916-01-24
The Federal Bureau on the Gary Plan


The Federal Bureau on the Gary fian'
One of the best sources Of informa-
tjou ON the Gary plan as operated III
Gary is the report published by the
United States Bureau Of Education in
1914. Bulletin No. IS. This report was
the result Of careful and prolonged
study Of these schools az first hand
extending over g period Of two years
and carried on by DR.. Harlan Cpde-
craft chief Of the Division Of School
Administration Of the Federal Bureau
of Education and now dean OF Ieach-
crs' College. University Of Pennsyl-
varia. and William Paxton Purris. dean
of the College for Teachers, University
Of Cincinnati This report gives IN
formation about the administration OF
the shools. the curriculum, the finances
and the Investigators estimates Of the
value Of the school
Commissioner J.. p. Claxton also
made two visits to Gary while this IN
vcstigation was under way. In view OF
the statement often made by the op-
popcfts Of the plan that superintend-
cnts. principals and teachers are not
in favor Of it. the judgment Of Commis-
sioner Claxton and other educators Of
national reputation should be Of par
tcular interest for the New York pub
lie. In his preface 20 the Federal Bu-
rcau report. Commissioner Ciaxton
saws that he believes that "the superin-
teudent and board of education Of the
Gary schools have succeeded in work
ing out plans for more economic use
Of school funds. fuller and more ef-
fective use Of tn, time OF the children,
better adjustment Of the work Of the
schools TO the condition and needs Of
individual children, greater economy in
supervision, a better correlation Of the
so-calicd regular work and special ac-
tivitles' of the school, a more practical
form Of Industrial education and az q
cost less nearly prohibitive than is
usually found in public schools in the
cities of this country
This report may De obtained free %
charge by writing 10 the Federal Bu-
reau, Washington. ID. G., for Bulletin
Nc is. Public school System of Gary,
Indiana
New Britain herald., 1916-01-14
Tomorrow Will Be Last Day of Sale Prices Pecoats-A Syes "Smoothet Taormade and PeecFttng Waist Bands

sateen and Italian Cloth, regular $2.00 value, for tomorrow ................... $1 .49 Sateen Italian Cloth and Heatherbloom, regular
 
 sateen Petticoats full size, tailormade value $1oO for tomorrow AVG
New Britain herald., 1916-01-14

HOUSEKEEPING GOODS ARE STEAD ILY ADVANCING-BUY TOMORROW AT
 THE SALE PRICES.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-14
HOW "TIz" GLADDEkS
 TIRED, ACHING FE
No more sore, puffed-up, tender, ing fcet-nO corns or cal
 IOuSeS.

"Tiz" makes, sore burning, il feet fairly dance with delight. Al go the aches and pains, the corns, 1ouses. blisters, bunions and q plains.
 'Tiz" draws out the acids and sons that puff up your feet. No m ter how hard you work, how \ you dance, how far you walk, or ! long you remain on your feet, brings restful foot comfort. is magical, grand, wonderful for LII aching, swollen smarting feet. how comfortable, how happy you T Your feet just jingle for joy; sh never hurt or seem tight.
 Get a 25 cent box of "Tiz" from any druggist or departm store. End foot torture forever wear smaller shoes, keep your fresh, sweet and happy. Just thll a whole years feet comfort for o' 25 cents. .....--.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-14

F. were installed at the regular n ing last evening, District Deputy Deiters of Bristol, having charg the exercises.
 Elective leaders who took the gations were:
 Noble Grand-AIlen M. Raymo
 Vice Grand-E. r. Distin.
 Secretary-W. J. Mckee.
 Financial Secretary-F. G. Osbt Treasurer-Ralph Morrill,
 Trustee-W. J. Mckee.
 Take No Action.
 The board of se1ectmen at it's vi ly meeting last evening transacted routine business, and Chairman Jd son reported this morning thad action was taken regarding theE stallation of additional lights autl ized at the special town meeting N day night. The contract with the United H tric Light & Water company exd tomorrow and a representative of corporation is expected to be hen a few days to have ten year ren@ under new terms signed by the sel men.
 The board has looked over the tions for which lights have been d a few weeks ago and the memI hope to act on the various petid within a week.
 Brief Items. Grand Juror M. A. Norton Is a fined to his home on West Main sts by illness. John H. Trumbull has purchase new Buick coupe. The condition of Frederick who is seriously ill at his hone Red Stone Hill, continues unchan Daniel Crowley of Grown streeN laid up with an attack of grip'
New Britain herald., 1916-01-14

The will of Miss Charlotte Scott was admitted to probate today after a hearing held before Judge George R. Byington. F. s. Neal, who was named in the document to serve as executor wanted to decline the place and E. A. Bradley of Thomaston was appointed administrator at the re- quest of the heirs.
 By the terms of the will, Miss scott's property is to be divided among her nieces and nephews after claims against the estate have been paid.
 Fell Through Car Window.
 Stanilaus Surczek, a freight hand Ter employed at the local transfer sta tion, rolled over in his bunk in the car, used as sleeping quarters for the men, last night and when he again became conscious he was on the ground, having fallen through a win dow He was badly cut about the head by broken glass and his wounds were bleeding so profusely that his mates feared he would die. Dr. T. C. Tanner attended him. Surczek, swathed in bandages, said this morn ing that he was again ready to go to work but on the physicians advice he will lay off for few days.
 The railroads portable hotel is taking on the aspects of a hospital train, several of the freight handlers having got into the clutches of King Grip. Dr. Tanner is kept busy look ing after the sick workmen, who are confined to their hunks in the car. While their condition is not regarded as dangerous some of them are s1f- f1ciently ill to warrant their removal to a hospital and they probably will be taken away tomorrow.
 N. R. Freeman's Funeral.
 With Rev. R. H. Burton, rector of the Church of Our Saviour officiating, funeral services for Norman R. Free man were held this afternoon at o'clock at his home on East Main street. MT. Freeman was a well known old resident and there was a large attendance at his funeral. The interment was in West cemetery.
 MT. Freeman's widow, who is eighty-six years old, was reported to- day to be seriously i'll. She collapsed after his death and her relatives were very anxious today about her condi- tiOn.
 Finish Harvest Tomorrow.
 Farmers in the Scotts Swamp district expect to finish the harvest of the ice crop from Selectman Johnson's pond tomorrow. For several days they have been busy getting in their years supply and the repositories are now practically filled. The ice aver ages thirteen inches in thickness and if of unusually good quality.
 Leland Hart expects to have his storehouses filled in a few days. He has had men working on his pond for some time and despite the frequent changes in the weather has harvested several hundred tons.
 At White Oak preparations were made today for cutting the ice on the pond. The storehouses at this place are empty.
 l.. o. O. F. Officers Seated.
 Officers of Sequassen lodge, o. o.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-14
Berlin News ANNUAL MEETING OF kENS|NGTONCHURCH
Interesting Reports Presented and
 Officers Elected
DEATH OF HUGH MURPHY
Former Kensington Citizen Victim of Complication of Diseases-Miss sey City-Briefs.

The Kensington Congregational church held it's annual meeting yester- day. The business meeting was held at , o'clock and a church supper was served at 6.30 o'clock, which was fol- lowed by the annual roll-call. The reports presented showed the church has had a very good year. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:
 Clerk-Sidney M. Cowles.
 reasurer-Clarence B. Baldwin. Church mmittee-Pastor, Deacons, Sunday School Superintendent, Mrs. c. F. Johnson, c. B. Baldwin Sunday School Superintendent Thomas w. Emerson.
 Assistant Superintendent-Har w Upson.
 Secretary-Joseph L. Wilson.
 Treasurer-C. Fred Johnson.
 Executive Committee-Mrs. S. M Cowles, Mrs. Carleton Hagen, Miss Elizabeth Hutchinson, Mrs. Harold w.. Upson.
 Librarian-C. Fred Johnson.
 Assistant-Miss Irene Viets. bsLibrary Committee-Miss Helen Cowles, Rev. c. Hazen, Mrs. F. H. Grams, c. w. Stevens.
 Member of Central Association Mis- sionary Committee-C. B. Baldwin.
 Organist-Mrs. S. M. Cow1es.
 Ush ers-Edward U. Cowles, Louis R. Goodrich, Joseph L. Wilson, David R. Wilson, Harold w. Upson, Howard J. Crane.
 = Superintendent Home Department Of Sunday School-Miss Pauline M Bauer.
 When the annual roll-call was held many responded in person, but the attendance, while very good, was not as large as in former years, probably on account of the epidemic of grip. Some of the sick people had friends answer for them.
 Church Treasury.
 For the regular weekly offerings and interest there was deposited lr the treasury of the church S295.36 The disbursements amounted tC $153.69 leeaving a balance of $141.67 for distribution among the seven so- cieties of the church, American Board of Missions, American Missionary so- ciety, Congregational Home Mission ary society. Congregational Sunday School and Publishing society, Minis terial fund Congregational Educa- tional society, and Congregauona church Building society.
 Various Funds.
 The condition of the Francis A Robbins fund was reported to be as follows: Cash in bank, January J ]. 1915, $15131e interest, $5.O1; tota S15632; disbursements, 330 manuals s5050; record book repairs, $l.l5 total, $52.25; leaving balance in the bank of s104.07. The communior
New Britain herald., 1916-01-14

WASTING LINEN, round thread and pure flax, 36 inches wide, reg ular 58c grade, selling at soc yard
 LINEN PILLOW CASES, hem stitched ones, sized 22 by 36 inches, regular $1.25 value, $1.15 pair.
 BIG TOWEL VALUE. Fine Irish Huck, hemstitched and embroidered size 24x24, worth 87 F c, for 69c ca.
 HEAVY PILLOW CASES of good cotton, size 45x381a inch, regular 25c quality, reduced to 200 each.
 VERY SPECIAL are the 45x36 Pillow Cases at Sc each. Pillow Tubing, 42-inch, at 17c yard. 45- inch for 1Sc yard. Others in 42-and 45-inch for 13c yard.