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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-02

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: We note in the columns of The New
York Tribune of this morning your article on
the proposed slaughter murder as ! choose
to call it of 200 deer on Shelter Island, and
wish to vigorously protest with you against
this wanton murder.
Terms of protest against this outrage can
not be too vehemently couched. II seems
pitiable that a rich state and city like New
York arc not resourcefu enough and arc
financially unable 10 preserve this valuable
herd of deer Il also seems inconcevable Of
belief that the petty whine Of few mercen-
airy and selfish farmers could carry more
weight than the protests Of a wellnigh
unanimous majority.
As taxpayers and citizens we feel that we
are due some effort on the part of the city
TO conserve TO posterty so valuable and rare
a North American mammal as the rapidly de-
creaSing deer. II Is only a question Of a
short time when the deer will be as nearly
extinct as the once countless herds Of buff
falo that roamed the Western plains. I be
lieve that this is a case of sufficient impor
lance to warrant the Intervention OF the Gov
ernor of the state.
In conclusion, / feel assured that The
Tribune will lend its valuable support TO a
move looking toward the conservation of
this herd, and permit me TO say that if It
proves itself as resourceful and capable
in this respect as 1t has been in coping
with fraudulent advertising under the super
vision of Samuel Hopkins Adams, this herd
of deer will roam friendly pastures unmo'
Tested by the selfish interests of few in
humane farmers.
Thanking you in behalf of humanity in gen
eral for anything you may be able 10 do in
this matter and with kind regards to The
Tribune, of which have long been reader
and an ardent admirer, and with best wishes
for the continued success Of New York's most
reliable paper. / beg to remain.
BUFFALO CONTRACTORS PLANT COR
PORATION.
Per c. +. Forsyth, Manager New York Office
New York, April Is, 1916
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Retain the Buck Law.

Conservation Commissioner Pratt's aban-
Comment Of the plan 20 kill the Shelter
Island deer wholesale is 10 be welcomed.
Surely some plan can be worked out which
while protecting the farmers there from
the deer's depredations will still permit
the preservation Of this fourishing herd.
Meantime, too much stress cannot be
laid on the evil which would follow the
signing of Assemblyman Kasson's bill now
before Governor Whitman, which would
permit the killing of doe deer. The present
law protects does, limiting the killing Of
wild deer in the open season TO those having
horns three inches or more in length-that
is. TO we'll grown bucks. BY indircction, the
Kassou bill repeats this provision, giving
protection only to fawns Even though IT
prohibits the killing of more than one deer
in season the bill is bad No surer way
can be found to destroy wild life than TO
kill the females, the breeders. New York
State has stood against that for several
years now. and the result has been thor
oughly desirable Enlightened SportSmen
favor the so-called "buck law They are
able 10 kill a buck or are willing TO go
without any deer rather than to stoOp to
killing a doe. Incidentally, the law has
been regarded as a saver of human life.
The net score of hunting fatalities in this
state is considerably lower than in states
without such law, the theory being that
the hunter who has to look carefully
enough TO ascertain whether the animal at
which he is about TO fire has horns is not
likely to mistake another hunter for a
deer.
New York State now has the most in
telligent and enlightened game laws Of
any state. It's code is regarded as a
model. giving to wild life the protection it
should have, and to sportsmen all the lib
erty that is consistent with adequate game
1t would be a great mis-
fortune to have that code broken down by
such a rcactionary step as this bill con
templates.
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Dead Wood and Paper Churches.

tIr0W The Ihi0dfphid IfdNff'
A New York pastor has had the courage TO
strike 1881 names from his church member
shin roll of some 1900 This action is not
TO be viewed as communicative no doubt
if any Of the members who have been dropped
can prove that their zeal has not waned they
will be readmitted. But this minister acts
upon his realization Of the fact that in all
enterprises there are men whose weight is a
mere paperweight; they may have subscribed
their mere signatures toward a good cause in
a ftful blaze Of enthusiasm, but when il
comes to steadfast uudcrpinnng Of per
Torrance they are found wanting and if
summoned to an accounting they beg to be
excused. There are few large committees
that do not suffer from the inactivity Of
some who attend occasionally, and then main
~ for the purpose OF undoing what was done
i'm their unrcgrettcd absence The figure Of
one who was not at the meeting but delights
i'm raising a rumpus subsequently Is fairly
familiar phenomenon TO those who have
labored TO start things and then 10 keep
them going. Every considerable society needs
as one of its officers "a "bouncer' who shall
ruthlessly revise the list as a forester prunes
a tree 10 lop of the dead and proftless
branches The load 20 be carried is sufficient
without the retention Of back numbers" and
names that are nothing but names.
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knew the Irish Volunteers we're cndcavor-
ing "to fomcpt disloyalty in Ireland but
though he pretended that their efforts we're
engaging "the closest attention OF those
in authority there is not the least evidence
that any attempt was made to thwart them.
It was only when the populace rose that
serious steps were taken to control two
or three of the Sim Fein leaders, and then
it was too late.
Writing from Galway Lord Ashtown
observed with justice that the Irish
Volunteers laughed at the police and at
Mr.. Redmond and the National Volunteers
alike. "They will have to be put down
by force" he wrote, land regular troops
will have TO be used. Things have gone
too far; the movement cannot be put
down without bloodshed and the govern
ment must face it," Another Irishman
wrote TO "The Outlook of London. as
follows:
Dublin has still in its midst German
sympathzcrs and pro-German allies.
They occupy prominent official post
tons. and with dishonesty charac-
teristic of their dishonor they pocket
salary from an Administration
they logically want 20 upset. Was
ever outside Bedlam such sickcning
liberation or infamous Indifference?
All this is discouragng Nationalist
loyalists. 1t is dishcartening TO see
sedtion swagger and strut about in
this fashion and indulge in such
abominablc excuses. Are we at war
with Germany or arc we only playing
at the game
All Of these truths were perfectly we'll
known in ireland. 1t was known that the
country was prosperous and peaceful OK
cept for the agitation of the Sim Fen
element. There had been frequent warn
ings. and all warnings were treated with
cynical indifference by Mr.. Birrell and
disregarded by his colleagues in London.
II should not be difficult to determine
where the responsibility lies.
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may help Mr., Hay 60 save his face and TO
claim that he and President Wilson have
repealed what looked like serious move
ment on tho Senate's part TO commit the
country 20 real preparedness, In the pres
cnt state Of confusion in Democratic coun-
sells this triumph may mean something in
the way Of maintaining tho prestige of
the President and Mr.. Hay.
For the country it can mean nothing but
another sacrifice Of national interest TO
party oxpodiencies, the postponement-
il Congress accepts the conference report
of great national task which the pres
ent Administration is too bcfogged TO un-
dertske and too unstable 20 perform,
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A Pretext for U-Boat Commanders.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: I have been puzzled to discover the
concealed African in this huge wood-pile.
but think ! have smoked him out; cannot be
sure, az yesterdays paper, with the text Of
the new synopsis of international law, has
been scrapped.
The synopsis includes in the defini:'en Of
auxiliary war vessel a merchant shin
which occasionally goes cunning for L.
boats, whether that sport is undertaken be-
cause ordered by government or because II IS
induced by offers Of prizes. Very long ago
in the early days OF this submarine warfare
an English merchant ship with her small gun
beat off U-boat perhaps the torpedo sun.
ply was used up, and the captain
brought his ship into port. Either
the government or some board Of trade
or some commercial body or undor.
writers gave him 500 or $500 and said .
like award awaited any one who did Ike
wise. suppose that offer still holds Now
Il Germany adopts our rules. and tboroaf,o,
some English freighter carrying mules from,
new orleans with some Americans on board
aS hoS'IerS hres' really in self-defence. will
hot germany when questioned. reply: "Whv
thiS captain hred because he thought he had
a good chance to pick up $500 prize. and
our O-ooa, commander assumed, Of course
was Wl'nlh inc exception Of your Rule
90 not suppose that either the pros;do,.
or MT Lansing intended any such tbing =.
TINS when they framed the rules. but -
10 may come back to plague them some DO,
inc sooner attention is called to IL tho -,
New York, April IS, 1916. Yer
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lrish-Americans and Germany.

10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Referring to the letter from "
CIarey IN the issue of April r. under the
heading Irish Sentiment in the War" can
not see how the buying OF an Irish Hag and
Placing 1t IN conspicuous position m The
american War Relief Clearing House for
rance and her Allies proves that real Irish
men arc not IN sympathy with the Germans
myself am Irish and am decidedly no,
pro-uerman and have been OF the opinion
untll recently that all real Trishmen fels
likewise. II is, however. worthy Of notice
'na', IN response to circular letter sent
OUT 10 organizations lately asking for assist
ance Tor the war sufferers Of the Allied
countries, although the French, British and
'eo'tish societies were heard from immedI-
a'eiy ana favorably there was not single
reply from an Irish society with the exeep-
,,oh ot the Gaelic League of the state %
new York, and its secretary left no doubt
as TO how this organization felt on the sub
ject
Are any of The Tribune readers in posi-
t'oh TO inform me IL all of the Irish societies
arc pro-uermsn, or is it that they believe
In strict neutrality? NJ COoNAN.
NE" York, April 20, 1916. :,
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Too Little Interested.

To the Editor of The Tribune:
Sir: Your timely editorial "The Warning
should be widely read and pondered, cspe-
cally by those responsible for action on its
much needed suggestion. The trouble is that
where all should be interested. nay, really
concerned We arc fast drifting into a self
centred ndividuaism. and, save for com
raratiye few, all such needed admonitlons
fall on deaf cars. Those who from an official
standpoint should be especially interested arc
much more concerned with vote-getting thar
with official action which shall conserve the
public good and the rank and file are utterly
lacking in backbone and too much afraid TO
give dignifed expression TO our honest CON
yictions, too much concerned with the me,
I, My" of life's requirements and too little
interested in the broad, nationwide view
point Of real craftsmanship.
In these days when preparedness is in the
very air we breathe there is no other channel
ir which we so much need TO prepare as in
the realm of our individual action from the
high vantage ground OF the nations need.
The press Of the country in general. bar
ring a few notable exceptions, among which
/ am glad TO place The Tribune, is as much
in need Of awakening as any Of our people.
itN lutUCtS HluIllpig oH every manu- ol the
utter lack OF national leadership on the part
of the press of the day compared with the
courageous, outspoken leadership of the press
of fifty or sixty years ago. when subser-
viency 20 the party bosses and fear Of per
scnal loss did not dominate the editorial
sanctum as they seemingly do day
What we need and what all the newspapers
of the land should be American enough TO
demand ie a nation-u,ide urinary in which
every voter shall be able TO express his in
dividual choice for every national officer to
be voted for. and a statewide primary where
like condition. and results shall prevail -
then and not until then will our people be
interested; then and not until then should
any voter be taken 10 task for failure TO
support primary elections, which under pres
ent conditions in many OF the states arc
simply a disgusting farce.
JAMES +. CHURCH.
Plainheld. " j., April y, 1916.
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Our Efficient Fire Department.

Fire Commissioner Adamson's annual
report for 1915 makes a remarkable show
ing for his department. The fire loss per
capita was the lowest in the history Of
the department. and the loss averaged
by the number of fires was $40 fire less
than ever before. There were ,OlO fewer
fires than i'm 1914. and the aggregate loss
for the year. $5,757.OlS. was the lowest,
save the aggregate loss Of 1898, since the
formation of the greater city. Though the
population is now about eight times what
it was then. the total loss for last year
was nearly 100000 less than that in the
first year after the establishment Of the
paid fire department. fifty years ago.
For this amazing showing two things
arc respousibe-the doctrine Of fire pre-
vention and the increased efficiency Of the
fre-fghting force. More time is given
now to inspections to discover fire haz-
ards and more attention 70 eliminating
them than ever before. The result APP
pears in the fact that last year had fewer
fires by 1000 than It's predecessor. The
decreased fire loss may be attributed TO
gasoene pumping engines. motor fire en-
gines. which, while not so picturesque as
the old horse-drawn engines, get there and
get back more promptly; the high pressure
water service. and the like. An interest
ing detail is a tremendous decrease in the
number Of gallons Of water used-another
proof Of the efficiency Of the fire fighters.
Commissioner Adamson personally de-
serves credit for a notably successful ad-
ministration Of his department. Though
the service and equipment were extended
materially last year, his budget was re
duced S65. 900. and the budget for the pres
ent year shows a further reduction Of
$4,000. The official who, with the ever
growing population Of this city to pile up
bigger problems for him, can show such
increased efficiency in his department with
a decreasing budget is indeed a profitable
public servant.
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AN ARCHITECTS DREAM
That Some Day the Creator of Building,
May Be Recognized.
, the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: ! dozed off as I was reading NJ
morning Tribune this morning and dreamed,
and the substance Of my dream, as nearly az
can recall it, was this: / dreamed that the
government had created. some years ago, an
honorary institute or academy composed OF
those architects who had produced notable
additions to the architecture OF our country.
This society had increased in membership
and grown in prestige till now an election -
il and the possession Of its medal was ft-
ting and final publie recognition Of achieve
ment. It was mark Of gratitude In the
people toward the man who had succeeded
in making the buildings of mis- country more
comfortable 70 live in, more convenient %
work in and more beautiful 10 look at
dreamed that the profession of architect
urc was widely respected and widely known;
that the great body Of the people sppreci-
atcd fine design and construction and were az
familiar with the name OF the architect as
with the building itself; that they admired
and respected both, and that the opening O,
a new building was never mentioned By word
OF mouth or in writing without due cred.
TO the man who created t. Then I woke up
and found my eyes fastened on a column n
your paper, headed "Rialto Theatre Has les
Opening
| read the column with much interest
Here was the account Of the opening OF a
new theatre-an event considered OF enough
Importance 20 devote 20 il almost an entire
column and not the merest mention Of the
name OF the architect. This was the moro
surprising when found that the person who
had reported it had been most favorably in
pressed by the theatre, and. in fact, said ,ha.
its interior probably is the most beautiful
playhouse in the city"
He described in detail the beauty Of me
color and dignity Of the architecture. men
toned the managing director by name, re-
ferred "humorously" 70 the musical director,
who uses the breast stroke" spoke Of the
proprietor of a former theatre on the same
site and told Of the excellence OF the ushers.
And he lacked either the intellectual curl
osity 10 md out whose was the brain ths.
made all this possible or the good taste 20
make mention Of the fact that Thomas ".
Lamb was the architect, if he knew IL.
| have no grievance against your reporter
personally He is one of millions OF Ameri-
cans who have no time for knowing such
minor details as the name Of the ARCHITECT,
OF building. The real estate department"
IS the only one interested in that. And Il IS
just these people who will rail At an ugly
piece Of design, neglecting to realize that
little interest and enthusiasm in good bi,
OF design and some appreciation OF the man
who does IT will help materially 20 raise the
standard Of architecture in America and de-
yelop spirit Of public service in the ranks
OF the profession. G.. ?. GREENE
New York. April %, 1916.
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Results Of Watchful Waiting.

10 the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The truth and foresight Of your edi-
torial THE Warning published in this
mornings paper. was good TO read, and,
hope, will help to open the eyes of the people.
Any one with the average amount of intelli-
geuce ought TO see the truth Of it and make
some preparations TO meet these cases From
our President down our men in authority SIT
compacently waiting for things to happen
before they will make any attempt to do
anything. Their watchful waiting policies
have been very trying TO real, loyal Ameri-
cans, and / am sure every patriot must feel
sense OF shame every time he or she re-
views the insults and huE..iiations heaped
upon this beautiful and hospitabe land Of
ours for over two years past.
J. DO VALE.
New York, April p. 1916.
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Under Foreign Protection.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: ! was much gratihed this morning 70
read the letter in your columns from AN
American Living m America Under the Pro
lection OF the British Fleet" American, are
all too Jew who arc willing to give 10 Eng
land her just e:cdit for the protection that
no on. can deny she constantly gives US
through her feet.
J., for one. entirely approve OF the tele-
gram which this American has drafted Tor
tho benefit Of the Administration which j.
keeping Us out Of war al such frightful
cost 70 ourselves ! heartily wish that every
American would sign similar message and
send 70 70 President Wilson.
ANOTHER AMERICAN LIVING ~ AMER
iCA UNDER THE PROTECTION OF
THE BRITISH FLEET"
New York, April IL, 1916.
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Approval.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR Just a word of approval and thanks
Tor your excellent and forcefu editorial in
The Tribune OF Thursday.
], ought 10 help 70 wake up those Amer
cans who were unable OF themselves 20 see
the signs Of this polluting reasonable senti-
ment. the effect of propagandism and ig-
norance that is per1neating our country to-
day.
No awake and sane reader. though unable
10 see sign, during the last eighteen months
and more and make deductions for himself
can fail TO recognize things when called by
their right name. FORRY K. GETZ.
New York, April IS. 1916
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THE TRUTH ABOUT PACIFISM
The Latter Compounded of ignorance and Anti Patriotism Pointed Out
by a Reader Who Attended the Meeting Against Prepared
at Carnegie Hail.

classes and all types OF her citizens in days
gone by ! also suggest in closing that If Mr.
Maurer and his friends have mot one thing
worth lighting for" here. perhaps they can
move TO some more salubrious and generous
climate where they will be- accorded greater
appreciation. ". LEE WHITE.
New York. April l3, 1916.
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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
FORMER
RESIDENT OF MT. VERNON DIES
IN NEW JERSEY REMAINS
BROUGHT HERE FOR INTER-
MENT.

Percival Updegraff, an old-time resi-
dent of Mt. Vernon, died Saturday
night at Matteawan, New Jersey, after
an illness Of diseases incident to old
age. The deceased operated hard
ware store in Mt. Vernon in his early
life, leaving this city about 80 years
ago. He was 81 years of age and
leaves two nieces, Mrs. Howard Har-
per Of this city and Mrs. Nellie Weav-
er Of Columbus. The remains arrived
in Mt. Vernon Monday afternoon and
were taken direct to Mound View cem-
etery for interment
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
THE EIGHT-HOUR ISSUE

perpetuating peace upon the trans
portation lines of the United States
that was ever laid before congress.
House and senate will take up the
study of this proposal when they re-as-
semble in December. It is part of the
effort that gave the country the eight
hour law, and a necessary part If the
country is to reap the full benefit of
the presidents labors on this ques-
tion.
If any American is willing to say he
regrets that the general railroad strike
scheduled for Sept. 4 did not mater
ialize, then and only then may he in
fairness condemn the president for
proposing the Adamson bill. Unless
he has this view-a perverted view,
most will agree-he should thank the
president for saving the country from
a calamity whose proportions could
scarcely be exaggerated.
1t was practical, not theoretical
situation, that President Wilson faced.
He adopted the only defensible course
under the circumstances. Here, again,
he kept the country out Of war,