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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
The Futile Full Crew Law.

The misbegottcn full crew law, which
found its way TO the statute books under
Governor Sulzer, has been amply tried out
II has not justified itself. 1t has cost the
railroads in this state $2,0OO,OOO year
necdlessly. Instead of improving dlscl-
plinc and establishing greater safety foi
life and property, the bill, according tc
compilations of statistics produced by the
railroads. seems to have had quite the cp-
positc effect. These statistics have not
been successfully challenged.
II is. therefore, high time to wipe this
measure off the books. What the railroads
are compelled to spend needlessly or un-
productivity comes out of the public. That
sum of money might much better be APP
piled to improving service, in roadbeds
rolling stock and safety appliances or IN
restoring some of the trains which nave
been cut out to meet the extra salary pay
ments nccessitated by this unwise law.
Assomblyman Nickerson's bill repeating
the law and expressly placing regulation
Of the size of train crews under the juris
diction of the Public Service Commissions
ought to be adopted. 1t is a sensible meas
ure. which would produce for the public
and for railroad employees full protection
without setting up rigid statutory regula-
tons in the name of safety which are
neither safe nor sensible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25

thing. If only they can be assured OF the
votes.
This is what the situation in Washington
has come TO. This is what tho long months
of scuttle and sham have ended IN. Now
when the first semblance of concern for
American honor end right is revealed by
the President, the whole foul German crew
rush eagerly and hastily to the Capitol,
there to exert their influence and manipu-
late their tools, there TO start campaign OF
"terribleness,r designed to bring Mr.. Will
son back into line and coerce him into
abandoning his newly acquired regard for
American interests.
We now see the Hyphen in its real per-
spective, In Its true character. The Ger
man-American, as Bernhard forecast, has
now set out to rule or ruin American pub
lie life. The Democratic politician has be-
come the willing tool and the ready SER
want. It is now the simple duty Of every
Republican legislator to face this peril and
this danger with courage, with frmness,
with patriotism. The Democrats have
sold out to the Germans; will the Republi-
cans sell out? If they do there will be a
third party this fall, again, but it will be a
party Of Americsnism, not Of Progressive
ism or anythingelse.
We have come to the parting Of the
ways in our national life. 1t is for the
Republican party to decide now which
course it will follow The Democratic party
has chosen. 1t has taken the Kaiser's
shilling. 1t has enlisted with the nation
which destroyed Belgium, which murdered
the women and children of the Lusitania !;
it has compounded with felony and allied
itself with assassins, simply for the I'M
clean votes it hopes TO make thereby. 1t
VIII not touch its thirty pieces of silver.
The blood money will escape its trembling
fingers. Those who are so base are also
too cowardly to persist even in their base
ness; but it is now the opportunity and the
duty Of the Republicans in Congress to eX-
pose and destroy the vilest attack upon
American integrity and honor since the
days Of Aaron Burr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
A Valua bic Reserve Force.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: As an officer i'm the Defendant As
ISOLATION. 22d Corps Of Engineers, would
respectfully suggest that very large meas
ure of preparedness can be effected immedi-
ately and without Congressional legislation
through increasing the national guard and
by keeping a roster of the names and ad-
dresses Of those whose terms OF enlistment
expire each year
These latter constitute in themselves a
considerable force. There are, for instance,
In the Defendam Association nearly thous-
and men-a majority of them able-bodied
and they are but small proportion Of those
who have served in this regiment alone IN
war times and peace.
These men were trained at government eX-
pense-not for strike duty against unarmed
,.orkmen. but for war. They received the
same training under the same drill regula-
tons as the regular army. and their ser
vices ought not 20 be lost to the government
in time Of need
ANY patriotically disposed citizen physi-
callv CAPABLE Of service can prepare right
now by enlistng in some regiment, battery
iroop or corps of the national guard. He
will find skilled officers-some of them West
Point graduates ready TO instruct him IN
the engineer. artillery, cavalry infantry,
signal or hospital corps, as his qualifications
or inclination may elect. with every facility
for attaining military efficiency.
ALBERT +. DAVIS.
Move YORK. Feb. -. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
Military Drill in Schools

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Our high schools are now teaching
the youth Of this state singing, dancing and
kindred subjects bill which has been
introduced i'm the Assembly by c. +. Welsh
seeks 20 add to this a course in physical
training and military drill This is opposed
by the Commissioner Of Education, DR.. John
H. Finley. Why?
I'm Switzerland every boy is taught the
rudiments of military drill while attending
school and upon his graduation serves three
months IN the army. In this manner an ac-
tive reserve is created. which can be called
upon in the event Of war.
Military training is admittedly a good
thing for every youth. 1t nstils firm idea
OF patriotism in his mind. builds him up in
both body and spirit, teaches him respect for
the flag honor for what it stands for and
what discipline means
Tho Welsh bill is ndorsed by Major Cen
cral =. %. O'Hyan, many Of the cx-adiutant
generals of the state. the New York State
National Guard Association. numerous edu-
Gators and majority Of the students in our
high schools IL is a step taken in the direc-
zion o- preparedness. G. p. GLEASON.
Albany. N ", Feb. fS 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
AN ASIATIC AMERICA
apan Is Not Like Germany Anything Save Army Systeer Chdre
Study Ensish-EIer Sons Hawaii Are Not Eiyphenaed
but oval TO America

than the Japani1aton Of Anglo-Saxon civili-
zation
AS 20 commerce and trade. Japan's methods
thus far have been fair. and they will cor
tinuo so. Has Japan ever denied the right
Of free competition in Corea or in Manchuria,
a. Mr.. Foresight says she has?
/ understand that complaint or two were
LODGED against the South Manchuria Railway
Company by foreign merchants ia Manchuria,
but these were promptly adjusted by the
japanese government. 70 is true that Ameri-
can trade has so decreased iu Nanchura tnat
an investigating committee was formed and
emit over there, while Japan's trade has made
phenomenal progress. The committee found
he decrease in American trade was not due
20 unfair methods employed by the Japanese,
but 10 the fact that Japan Is practically the
sole customer DIP the soya bean-Manchurla $
premier nroduc- 20 her natural and acquired
advantages. TO her methods in the spinning
industry. next 10 none in efficiency, 10 say
nothing OF the advantage Of cheap labor.
ln Corea. however. since the japanese oc-
cupation the increase IN American trade has
been wonderful. lu thc last five years 10 has
trchlcd in volume.
The responsibility for the falling off IN
American trad, .n South Manchuria rests
with The United STAGES. for il Is due 20 the
"fallacy OF pursuing business on your own
terms with people df whose wants you are
ignorant" The case is. Japan won in the
competition for trade IN South Manchuria.
The Japanese have never resorted TO unfair
and Legitimate methods In foreign trade,
though trickery and dishonesty have often
been charged agains. individual merchants.
Japan is eager and is making every effort to
estab. SD her commercial credit as high as
the Western standard. for she thoroughly be-
Geyes that no sound progress in trade can
be accomplished without credit
CHUGO CHIRA.
New York. Feb. II. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
The Cost Of War.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: On February 81 the British Parlia-
ment was asked to approve Of an additional
war credit Of c42O,OOO0oo. This will increase
the British war expenditure to gl.7s2OOO, coo.
!: is almost impossible for ono TO realize how
Great sum this is. In shilings il would
amount 20 35.GiOOoO.OO0. From the birth OF
Christ TO February p. 1916. there were
34.S753SS.7Oo seconds. so that the British
way debt is mere than a shilling FOR each
second Of time in the Christian era. The war
debt of al the contcnding nations is esti-
mated AZ ABOUT SiO.OOO.0OO0O0. and this Is
more than Sill Tor each second of time IN
the Christian era. and even this takes no
account Of the destruction wrought by war.
FREDERICK $. DICKSON.
New York Feb -. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
Mulzle All Dogs or None

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: The ordinance for muzzling dogs
would be valuable one if all dog owners
obcyed H.
heartily agree with your correspond
emit. e. b., whose letter appears in this morn
ing Tribune. I should enjoy taking my dog
for his walk If ! were sure that IT would no,
roe enlivened by dog fight. but. from expert
"ucc, know that he is liable TO an attack
rom one or more Of the unmuzzed dog in
the neigh 5orhood. and am in constant dread
whenever hc .a out Of the house. All the
more So since. when harness my dogs
mouth so that he cannot open II, am dcpriy-
Bag him Of an chance of defending himself
nd rendering him utterly helpless IN case
zee BIS attacked.
] believe that in most cases the objection
% muzzling is due to this fact. Muzzle all
dog or none. G. II. c.
Flatbush. Feb. II. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
Signor Gatti's Re-engagement.

Signor Giulio Gatti-Casazza, the Metro
politan Opera Company and New York
are all to be congratulated upon the ex-
tension of Signor Gatti-Casazza's term as
general manager of the Metropolitan
Opera Company. Eight years ago Signor
Gatti assumed command of the Metropoli-
tan forces. and since that date he has
steadily grown in the estimation of all
serious music lovers He is neither fad
dist nor a reactionary. He is man who
believes in the dignity of the art Of the
opera. and believes that this dignity can
be upheld neither by blind holding TO
the standards of the past nor an unthink-
ing and neurasthenic rushing after new
and strange gods.
Signor Gatti's belief in the progression
of operatic art has been abundantly proved
by the novelties which he has produced.
He has given us "L'Amore del tire Re-"
Boris Godounow," prince Igor" "ROsen-
kavalier." "The Girl of the Golden West"
Madame Sans-Gene" and "Goyescas."
Of revivals we have had "Orfeo, y
"Armide," "Euryanthe." Certainly the
Metropolitan Opera Company has not
stood STILL Less evident perhaps, but
none the less important, have been his ser
vices in holding his operate forces to-
gether in the midst of the maelstrom of
war, in pouring oil upon the cross currents
of nationality, in bidding the German lion
lie down with the Italian lamb-or rice
Icersoi He has been a true shepherd Of
what very well might have become strug-
Cling flock.
OF course, everything is not perfect in
this very imperfect world. Many wish
that Signor Gatti would prove himself
more sympathetic toward French opera
and French artists. The Metropolitan
might include in its forces at least a
French tenor, a French soprano and a
French barytone. Faust" for instance
has become a sort Of operate Cinderella
Then, an experiment or two might be
made with the work of the younger school
of scenic artists. Yet. after all. these
things are really minor matters. What
counts is that the destinies of America S
greatest temple Of operate art are in The
hands Of man Of wide sympathies, deep
culture and high ideals; man who is a
diplomat and man of character
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
In Coroner Healy's Behalf.

Coroner Tim Healy, as his official
title indicates, is not unaccustomed to the
performance of unpleasant duties But
his cheerfulness i'm the face of daily calls
TO the chamber Of death should have
earned him immunity from further hard
ships at the hands of his friends. And
yet not content with electing him Coroner.
giving him the largest vote ever polcd for
any candidate for Office in the Borough Of
Manhattan (if Mrs Mary A. Donnelly is
not mistaken, they have now caused his
appointment as grand marshal OF the st.
Patrick's Day parade.
To regard this second mark of favor a.
zone Of the highest honors ever conferred
on a representative of labor in this city
in the words Of Mrs. Donnelly. is to take
rather conventional and superficial view
of it. 1t is only when we reflect that the
grand marshal of the ST. Patrck's Day
parade must lead the procession on a
prancing steed that the true nature of the
compliment paid Mr. Healy reveals itself
The duties of Coroner. while hardening i'm
one sense, are essentially sedentary and
suited more to the development of avoirdu-
pois than craftsmanship. as a glance al tho
gallant Coroner will confirm. And before
Mr.. Healy became Coroner he served as
president of the International Brotherhood
of Stationary Firemen. an office which
would imply total lack of experience as
a rider, even of locomotives. We hope we
are doing the Hon. Tim no injustice, there
fore, IN supposing' that he views with
serious misgivings, verging upon conster-
nation, his public debut in the saddle on
the seventeenth OF March.
But Mrs, Donnelly, wide awake as be-
comes her suffragist training, may yet
come 10 the rescue with her suggestion
which she accompanies with dollar, that
"thc time is opportunc for all the sons
and daughters of Erin to join with all
good citizens who appreciate the public
service rendered 10y Coroner Healy. 10 pre-
sent him with "A horse suitably caparisoncd
for use as marshal OF The parade" Only.
10 appeal the more directly To our hearts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
Censorship of Dramatic Criticism.

Doubtless the decision of the Court of
Appeals I.at theatre manager may ex-
clude a dramatic critic from his estab-
lishmenl whenever it seems good to him
is pleasing to the Shuberts, whose victory
it IS This is legal victory, however,
rather than a practical one. The longer
it is examined. the less pleasing it is likely
to seem.
The only ground on which this right of
exclusion would ever be exercised would be
that of unfair criticism. Now, the public
is quite intelligent and experienced enough
TO know that no newspaper would tolerate
.a critic whose writings were habitually
unfair. The reading public, so far as the
newspapers can discover, has quite as
much trust in their efforts to provide ac-
curate news and fair comment as it has
in the professional policy and ethics of
theatrical managers. Inevitably, there
fore, whenever a critic is thrown out, the
public will balance the newspapers repu.
tation against the theatrical managers.
Inc manager WHO dNdlIs nlInselI o. lnl
elief to his feelings more than once Of
twice is only too likely to build up a repu
r tation for being unable to stand any kin,
j, Ct criticism, or for presenting plays so az
that he is willing to run any risk to min
imize unfavorable mention of them. Eithe
way, lie will hurt himself more than h,
can possibly hurt the critic or the news
paper. The public has no use for the soft
pedal where it deems its own interest.
affected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
Wanted. a Backbone.

To ;he Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: 4 friend Of mine made remark 20
dag which strikes me as much 20 the point
He said. What the United States needs Is q
strong republican backbone. 10 support a
weak democratic President
+, not this one OF those catch phrase.
which sometimes decide an election II
nigh. be well TO use II boo this form
Wanted 4 strong Republican backbone
70 support a weak Democratic President.
New York. Feb. -. 1916. ". b. LORD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25

and purses. she should amend her plea by
substituting for "a horse suitably capari-
soned" "A percheron suitably upholstered.
For none of us would really care to see
our Coroner suffer the pain and humllia-
ton of such an accident as bcfell King
George in the view of his troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
Give-in Gods Name-and Give
Now -

o sc who watch on Bonded knees
The helpless little hands that cling.
Think of those others overseas
SO empty now Of everything!
Such tiny hands. so cold and thin.
Stretched out TO the Relief Ships
Prov
Is aught of what We gave within?
"Give-in Gods name and give now"
And We who thro' the empty years
Have held dream-children to your
hearts,
Give for the dreams satellites arrears
Unheard, unpaid-the dream departs.
Some time shall come 4 larger day
When women-each by each-shal vow
My children are all children" Say
Will We give for that Days sake-and
now?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25

There seems to be no good reason why the
Speedway shouldn't be opened to automobile
drivers. There certainly aren't enough horse
men left to use II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25

The curb market is about TO move under a
roof. 1t is the great drawback OF prosperity
that j. destroys the picturesque shirtsleeves
phases Of life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25

You can purchase merchandise advert'sen
IN THE TRIBUNE with absolute safety-lor
/. dissatisfaction results in any case M
TRIBUNE guarantees to pay your money na s'.
upon request. No red tape, no ouibbuns' We
rake good promptly " the advertiser does not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25

1t is so little We can give
Silver can only bodies save.
But Injuries whereby souls live
Ye cannot bring from out the grave
The faith, the love they'll ever miss,
A fathers touch on cheek and brow
Think-when your little ones We kiss.
And "Give-in Gods name and give
now"
Give of your silver. gold or pence.
For honor's sake yc owe the debt
Give now-this day-not some days hence.
Hunger and Death do not forget,
Give gladly and ON Blended knees.
Give humbly-as your heads We bow
In pity for "the least of these"
But "Give-in Gods name-and give
now"
EDNA VALENTINE TRAPNELL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25

r,t.-,5 a. N. Po.tSnes At Ne~ York Is ne0ou 'la'
Mai M,usf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25

n,,. "a r.,,es daily BY IN, rrtbune A'r,A, ys,.
>e, yCs cororson osaen R'i5 rsar9, .r1 - r ~ A.
80 .,s-,,, Tribune Buldins. ia NASSAU
Nsu Norl
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-19
COUNTY NURSE
ENROLLS BABIES
FOR CONTEST

Registrations in Wayne county's
perfect baby contest may be made
at any time with the county visiting
nurse whose office is at the Com
mercial club.
All babies in the county under two
years of age are eligible. The regis
tratiOn may either be made In person
or by letter. After the child is regis
tered. Miss Kennedy will direct the
mother to take the child to the mem
Der OF the Wayne County Medical as
sociation's judging committee who
practices nearest the home.
Will Make Examination.
The physician to whom the mother
will be referred will examine the
baby and send in the measurements
to the visiting nurse. When the reg
istrations are closed some time in
September. the results of all these
preliminary examinations Will be ex-
amined by the committee In charge
and the most perfect babies will be
called into Richmond for a final ex-
animation.
Miss Kennedy said today that the
county association would gladly Join
with the city in observing Baby We'll
fare Week and said that efforts would
be made to bring about an arrange
ment with the city visiting nurse so
that the county and city contests
would be held about the same time.
The only prize which has been Of
fered is a SIS crib for the winner of
the contest between the city and the
county which will be given by the
Reed Furniture store.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-19
ONLY 2 CHAPTERS
LEFT IN PICTURE

To correct mistake made by the
Finn Exchange, chapters IL and Ii
complete, of the Secret of the Sub
marine" will be shown on Sunday
at the Theatorium for cents. This
leaves but two more chapters to be
released before the final climax is
reached in this startling American
preparedness photo-novel. Chapter 13
furnishes one Of the most interesting
and thrilling episodes Of this excep-
tionally timely film production. 1t
contains a thrill to every foot, as this
chapter depicts the sensational es-
cape of the plotters from the mountain
den of bandits, bearing with them
what proves to be the first bona fide
clue yet obtained to be the present
whereabouts of the long lost secret of
the new submarine invention, perfect
ed by the mysteriously murdered in
ventor.-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-19
TROUBLE SHOOTER
HUNTS GAS LEAK;
ALARM TURNED IN

A trouble shooter" for the Light,
Heat and Power company sought a
gas leak with a burning match in the
basement Of the home Of Clarence
Bloom, 20S North Eighteenth street,
yesterday afternoon. Three fire COM
panies responded to the alarm which
was sent in.
After the blaze started the trouble
shooter" was seized with desire to
save the meter from being damaged,
SO he wrenched it from the pipes The
blaze became a dangerous one then.
and when the firemen arrived several
joists were aflame. The blaze was
entinguished with only minor loss to
the property.
The automatic sprinkler system at
the Knollenberg dry good store became
eccentric this morning and sent in
telephone alarm. There was no blaze
and no sprinkler head gave way, so
Chief Miller is at loss to know what
the trouble was.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-19
PittSburg

PITTSBURG, Pa, Aug. 19.-Cattle:
Supply light, market steady, prime
steers $9.0O@925, good steers $500
SIS. tidy butchers s775G8.25, fair
$IOO@7.5O, common $6.00@7.00, com
mon to fat bulls $4.50@7.25, common
to fat COWS $400@7,5O, heifers $4,000
500, fresh COWS and springers $4,000
$4,000, veal calves $12.O0@12.50.
Sheep and lambs: Supply light,
prime wethers $7.S0@8.00, spring
lambs $700@1075.
:. Hogs: Receipts light, market &C
tive, prime heavy $lQ.S5@10.9o, med
iums $1O.9O011,O0, heavy workers
95@11.05, light workers. $1095@
HOO, pigs s10.25, roughs $9.oo@9,5o,
stays $Z25@7.6o, heavy mixed $1,000
oil 90,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-19
HOGS
THEDA BARA CRIES
IN HER NEW ROLE

When an actress who has been
through the mill Of drama, and at that
played scores of emotional parts, falls
to weeping at the sheer strength OF
the role she acts, 1t is high time to
take notice. This was done by Theda
Bara, the vampire woman" of film
land, when she had completed her
work in the all-star cast of East
Lynne" at the Murrette Monday and
Tuesday. a modern revival in picture
play form Of the many years stage
favorite.
After would finish my parts from
day to day." said Miss Bara after the
picture was completed, sit seemed that
l simply could not keep the tears
back. And do not cry easily as most
women. Tears are rarer than black
pearls with me-"