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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12
Damn,. Past and Present.

It will be a sad day for English speak
ing peoples when the fiction that damn
is real cussin' is thoroughly exploded. The
English language Is peculiarly poor, as
compared with the romance languages, in
moderate imprecations- With the excep-
ton of damn" what Is there which a
gentlena an In hurry may wrap his tongue
about to check his fall. as It were? To
crv. "The DEVIL" is TO rest the burden Of
righteous wrath on too slender reed. To
shout "Helll" Is to touch bottom. Damn
is really the only adequate and convenient
compromise between silence and depths OF
articulation unprintable.
OF course, the dictionary in all candor
betrays the inherent innocence Of this ex-
plosive. It points out that in Latin, Old
French and Middle English, whence it has
descended to us, damn" occupied an hon
ored but commonplace niche in popular
speech. The King James version of the
Bible employs it freely. But fortunately,
the revised version, jealous, perhaps, of
the WOTU VI ''AN' 80 $500
ern usage, substitutes condemn" in each
instance. That Is the proper spirit. The
fine edge Of its expressiveness should not
be blunted by needless employment.
By the same token we deprecate the pub
lished discovery of the Harvard numls-
matists that the original damn" the an
cestor of the Latin and Old French and
Middle English forms, was merely the
name of Persian coin. It was used then,
but without the an" il the report may be
credited. to designate the smallest. mos5
insignificant Of the media Of exchange.
Not to care a dam in those days meant
what it does to-day, but for that unearned
increment of pep and punch, that favor OF
raciness with which age and maturity
and an "n'-have clothed this precious
syllable. 1t is this which gives 1t vlgor
whose value can no longer be measured in
Persian dams. What a pity if 1t should
lose a 1.-THE Of this through lack Of re-
spect for its powers OF spiritual injury!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12
The Sword.

To Arms. Must ye be butchered in your
beds
Before the trumpet stirs you? Must ye
snore
Against the shrapnel, and cry out who's
therew
To dynamite? Ye mutter in your sleep
The watchwords of spirit that is dead,
america" ye cry, "does lead the world"
"Star of the West, and Ark Of Liberty
"And Duty-Duty"-still the talk
means on,
The drunkard reaches for his cup Of
can't
AS if this universe were made OF words
And we a soul that Chaos rocks TO sleep
To Arms, The sword we draw was
bathed in Heaven
While yet the stars were young. It's
blade is bright,
And Courage is its name. A sword! A
sword
o Great Physician, heal our cowardice.
Give US the sword
Behold the Loom Of Life! The shuttle
flies
In weaving all the nations ceaselessly,
And binding every thread. Your heart
and mine
Are strands in Europe's fate. Yet in
ward fears
Whisper we have no portion in this war
Bid US rejoice in our FOOLS Paradise
Where Europe cannot come. o fond
excuse
That will not stem the onset Of the world,
Shame sets her flag in every honest cheek.
And cries, Beware!
Ny friends, my countrymen,
Europe is here. Our quickest road to
health
Is 10 accept her Whether she shall come
In arms against US, or in bond Of peace,
With US against the enemies of mankind
Whether we arm TO aid a tortured race,
Or arm 70 save our children in the night
The sword will fash. bless the thought
Of II.
Thus shall we wake. grow manly, take
our place
Unshamcd among the nations OF the earth.
JOHN JAY CHAPMAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12
Roosevelt or Defeat.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Myself and friends hope that The
Tribune will give its readers the Progressive
side Of the political question. Theodore
Roosevelt has too long been blamed for the
split OF 1912, for which certain Republican
leaders were solely responsible. The same
CLIQUE OF powerful party bosses-Barnes at
the heads now again at work. They are
putting Roosevelt's mantle upon Roots
shoulders (it doesn't ft!), Rooseyet's words
and sentiments in Roots mouth witness his
convention speech, and Will try TO foist
Root or Hughes upon the Chicago conven-
ton, where Roosevelt alone is being called
for
The result will be renewal OF the split
a widening OF the breach, and the Democrats
again marching to victory. All Of which
the country will owe 70 those eminent Re
publican LEADERS" who are even now plan
ming 20 lead their party for the second time
10 a disastrous defeat!
A disastrous and certain defeat! For
whether Wilson profits, as before, or the
electorate tho American people-elect Theo-
dorse Roosevelt on third party ticket Gas
we Progressive. confidently expect, It Will
mean "goodby 70 the G. o. P" forever.
c. NJ. STANLEY.
Washington, D. C., March 4, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12

this seems to be the only solution 60 far
as the retailer Is concerned.
What them Revolutionize the science
and the art Of book advertising, says Mr..
Scott. He has In his minds eye genius
who will lay out an advertising campaign
for each individual book according to the
public to which its appeal is made. That
Napoleon Of book advertising will provide
the salesman on the road with the proper
information; he will give the retailer the
necessary material for talking with some
degree Of knowledge about its contents;
and he will awaken the public TO the i'm
portance of the book about TO be offered IT,
II is a magnificent idea. Only, as 1.-THE
Publishers Weekly" drily observes, when
the publisher has found this advertising
genius he will not be able 70 keep him
long. For the genius will take unto
himself a partner, start publishing him
self and grow rich beyond tho dreams OF
avarice.
Still, Mr.. SCOTS two papers are sure
70 be widely read. They are another step
in the right direction, toward that scien-
tifc organization Of the publishing bust
ness. in all its commercial branches Of
which it so sadly stands in need
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12
Real Help for Unemployed.
he Editor OF The Tribune.

To the Editor % The Tribune.
Sir: Since the problem Of unemployment,
always chronic and often acute. has for years
been the talk Of the town and many mighty
men have added columns OF figures 20 show
how large a number Of poor people ar. get
ting raw deal, feel like asking a question.
After taking considerable time TO investi-
gate have been able TO learn Of only one
movement that aims at direct and efficient
method OF aiding the man out Of work with
out forcing him TO accept aims. This 10 the
proposal OF the Committee on Industrial and
Social Service for the Unemployed TO estab-
lish a permanent workshop with appropriate
social TEXTURES.
Now, in view Of the common-seEse solution
they ara offering for observation-disclosures prob
lem. why do We not hear more Of their prog
ress?
II seems 70 me that the newspaper, and the
public in general should give attention 10 the
matter and back up any movement that aims
TO substitute action for talk.
J. GREGORY HETFTrLD.
New York, March 8. 1918
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12
Afraid of a Real Budget

It is EVIDENT that the Legislature ia not
to take any steps toward creating budget
system for this state. Improvements IN
the methods of handling the appropria-
ton bills there probably will be. Senator
Sage's plan for Legislature made appro-
priation bill, to which the Governor may
contribute suggestions, to be completed
and submitted TO the Legislature in ample
time fo- full discussion before adjourn
ment. would certainly represent progress
over conditions existing heretofore. Senator
Browns proposed constitutional amend
ment. mlscalled budget plan." would
also be an improvement.
There is nothing in either OF these
schemes. though, which would necessarily
check the inevitable pork" items. Sena-
tor Sage's bill would assure greater pub
licity for appropriations; Senator Browns
scheme would necessitate two-thirds vote
for the pork bills. Some greater force
than either Of these palliatives is neces-
sary to protect the State Treasury.
The only logical, complete budget
scheme laid before the Legislature this
year-the only one which contained the
essential features TO protect the states
dollars so far as they can be protected
by the operation of a system-came from
the Bureau of Municipal Research. That
provided for the submission TO the Legis-
lature Of a Governor-made budget, accom-
nanied by an estimate Of the states In
come for the fiscal year. The Legislature
would be required to discuss this and make
changes. each house sitting in COMMITTEES
of the whole. Thus wide publicity would
be assured to the proposed appropria-
tjons. No increase in items might be
made; any increases would have to be
made in separate bills, of course subject
TO veto. Thus the Governor would have
control Of the size Of the years appropria-
tions. a power commensurate with the re-
sponsibility which the public puts upon
him.
OF course It would be expecting too
much to hope that Legislature made up
Of ordinary power-loving, Acknowledgements
ing politicians would have patriotism
enough to relinquish their present powers
in favor of such a scheme, or confidence
enough in any Executive to give him the
mower TO fix minimum for appropria-
tons. That would be smashing the pork
barrel" in earnest.
Yet such scheme presents the sole hope
of the states ever achieving anything re-
sembling genuine economy in the handling
of funds. The Sage idea, the Brown idea,
the Whitman idea-the last one thrown
into the discard by the indignant Legis-
lature-are timid little improvements on
rotten system which fosters extravaganza
and waste. That system isn't to be
changed because it is part of politics
and the legislators are politicians who
need the states money to help out their
political schemes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12
Bookselling.

Mr.. Temple Scott has been discussing
in "The Publishers Weekly" the uncer-
tain and devious roads by which the pub
Usher reaches his public-not the buyer
of best-sellers, but the buyer of the books
which he ought TO read and does not
know about. To be sure, in way, the
books we ought TO read usually reach us
sooner or later, but there's the rub. Kant
said that after hundred years he would
he more widely read than in his own
lifetime; so said Stendhal, and both were
right.
But in this predicted posthumous popu
laritv there was no consolation whatever
for their publishers-quite the reverse.
The works Of George Bernard Shaw were
total loss to the house which first intro
duced them in this country; another firm
took them over at, literally, the psychology
cal moment. Nine booksellers out Of ten
refused TO invest in Professor Bergson
when he was first translated, yet he found
his public overnight. Perhaps he will
not be so widely read a hundred years
hence, but that is a matter which his pub
fishers can contemplate with equanimity.
That the publishing business IL an in
Vulnerable number of enterprises in one;
that book on psychology, volume OF
poems and a novel by Mrs Barclay have
nothing In common except their outward
appearance; that the bookseller cannot
possibly acquaint himself intimately with
the wares he sells--all these considera-
tons are commonplaces. az want copy
Of Professor Mahaffy's essay on converse
ton" said customer in bookstore, not
so long ago. ave don't have him. was
the sweet answer, "but we have Ollen-
dorf." Add TO this the ignorance Of the
majority of book buyers of what they
want, let alone what they should read
and the difficulties besetting the path OF
the publisher become plain. NOW ! must
get something for Ella" said one sweet
thing on Christmas shopping bent. GIVE
her book" suggested her companion.
"No; she has book" That settled it.
Mr.. Scott wants 10 educate the book
seller, the public-and the publisher. No
light task. Some time ago bookselling
was proposed as liberal profession for
women, 10 be studied seriously. It takes
a lifetime 70 produce really competent
book clerk, and, except in a few cases,
the rewards are so small that the industry
and talent applied would find far better
compensation elsewhere. Mr.. Scott does
not propose the application Of the depart
ment store system 10 bookselling-each
clerk to have charge Of only one branch,
BIO II biography, childrcn's books or
sports, and knowing that thoroughly. Yet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12

own individual action, the concession IN
sisted upon by Germany.
Mr.. Wilson's triumph" over Congress
on the armed merchantmen issue therefore
sinks into insignifcance compared with his
triumph over Secretary Lansing's diplo-
macy, Of which he was himself the inspi-
ration. He was enabled TO write what he
did to Senator Stone only by repudiating
what Mr.. Lansing, on his behalf, had
written in the postscript Of the communi-
cation Of February IS to the Allied gov
ernments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12
Christian Science and the Senses
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The letter of Adam VI. Wilson in your
issue OF March indicates that there are still
two people-Mr. Wilson and the policeman 70
whom he facetiously refers-who even AT
this late date believe that Christian Science is
stoicism, FOOLS paradise, blind optimism or
some other form of tomfoolery. But Mr..
Wilson and his finest" friend should know
that Christian Science is just exactly what
its name imples-namely, the science OF
right or exact thinking
Science reyerses the false testimony Of the
physical senses" writes Mrs. Eddy on nag.
10 of Science and Health" "and BY this re.
versal mortals arrive at the fundamental facts
OF being In other words, the very evil con-
ditions which others believe TO be real and
impossible for them TO escape from Christian
Science can overcome proportionately TO their
understanding of the omnpotencs and omni-
presence OF good. Referring to Gods ability
to supply our temporary needs, Jesus said:
seek ye first the kingdom Of God and his
righteousness, and all these things shall be
added unto you"
policeman may find some satisfaction in
standing by famelcss. cast-oN gas heater in
zero weather in tho belief that he is prsctis-
ing Christian Science, but tho Christian Sci
enlist, like other normal people, would, II he
needed II and his duties would permit. 90
where there was some heat. II his dutie,
would not permit this. he could DEPEND with
confidence upon the comfort being supplied I'm
some other practical way.
ROBERT S. ROSS.
New YORK, March 6. 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12
An Explanation Wanted.
~. Editor Of Tho Tribune.

To the Editor OF Tho Tribune
Sir: Your editorial comment that New
York City will echo the query Of Benjamin
c. Marsh 70 the City Club trustees, what
is tho City Club going to do about Mr.
Shonts ?" seems to mo most timely.
There Is evidently something wrong with
the condition OF civic organization such as
tho CITY Club when ono OF It's members is
sguelched as soon as he asks for informa-
ton regarding the action OF the trustees and OF
a committee Of the club on an important pub
lie question, such as the dual subway con-
tracts. And il seems 10 mo tho club is not
entitled TO any consideration on the part OF
the public, and its pronounccments on public
questions are open TO suspicion when they
make mistakes, as they have done with re
gard To the reasons assigned for expeliing
Mr.. Marsh from membership.
have seen no statement in the papers
from tho City Club giving any mixing OF
the conferences OF trustees with imam
ciers and others interested in getting over
their contracts. Also, would like 20 know
why the club opposes referendum on the
land tax question in New York Good policy,
as we'll as proper sense OF self-respect'
should. IN my opinion. lead the club to take
the public more into its confidence, now the
Thomson legislative committee has llfted
the lid on those transit contracts, and should
convince it that expelling member for ask
ing for information can but cause an out
slider 20 conclude the club does not believe IN
nublic discussion Of public questions by its
members. D. L FOMrhLbi'
New York. March r, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12
VERDUN
A Rhapsody by One Who Was
There Lately.
To n. Editor Of The Tribune

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: went all over Verdun last summer,
but on the understanding that l should not
write about what saw-that is, in detail
But the battle now going on is 80 Important
from the point Of view of public opinion
stock markets, etc, that think may fairly
give tn. general impressions which / carried
away with me:
First-If the city and so-called fortress OF
verdun should fall, II means no moro than
the loss Of a ten-aere lot II the Germans
have gained ground, It is because tho French
have only put up such a percentage OF resist
ance as seemed worth while to them.
second-The intrenchments and sntangls'
ments back OF Verdun are just ss important
ss those in front Of It.
Third-Any position which the French CO.
eide 70 hold az all costs is position which
cannot be taken by the Germans. The Ger
man. might Just as well try TO make a SIX
purse out OF sows ear.
Fourth-Americans, a small percentage OF
whom are really interested in this war, snouio
remember that war itself could hardly exist
Il Il wasn't for the French. II Is an art and
a passion OF which they srs past masters
God bless themD The terms OF war. the
name. of things used In war, arc French. II
we except Gslshad (who was really French
mani. our best heroes are French-Roland
Bsvard. Joan Of Arc-end these wonderful
people were not exceptions; they were and are
types.
Fifth-The French are 80 wonderful that to
n. slive IN the Same world with them 10 a
privilege. GOONEkNhUR "o""'''
Nav York, March 8, 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12
A LESSON FROM SWITZERLAND
There Being Ovn the German
Attack on France-Weaker Belgium Had to Take the
Bow-Let America Ponder.

cause it costs a great deal of money, time and
self-sacrfce to maintain 100000 men on
war footing for more than year and half.
still no one can doubt that they are glad to
make that sacrifice and are 10 man thank
ing their stars that they did not have TO take
the place Of Belgium.
Admitting these facts, this lesson would
make converts of all our countrymen. 1t
bears out in every respect the propaganda of
preparedness and universal service. The alb
solute unity OF the nation, the stern resolve
to defend their borders against aggression
at no matter what cost, its neutrality against
every temptation, is as great and noble in its
way as the bravery and courage of the at
tackled nations is in theirs.
We grant that this kind of preparation
means heavy yearly expenditures, but, after
all, this expenditure is for insurance, and
the money comes out Of one pocket and goes
into the other. and both pockets are in our
own country, for, after ALL preparation will
mean money spent here and will 60 into
general circulation. The war has brought
tide of money to our shores. which had bet
ter be employed in preparing US, so that we
may keep it here, than to lie idle, a tempta-
ton 10 those from whose pockets it came.
With the example we have before US in
Switzerland II seems hard to believe that we
are not going to learn from their experience
that preparation and national service, far
from spelling militarism, make for patriot
ISM, unity of interests and thoughts. IL has
made OF a country beset both internally and
externally by every temptation to violate
neutrality country unsuitable in its resolve
to defend itself against the slightest agrees
sion but not "by word or deed" to become
involved IN war. THOMAS c. CLARKE.
New York, March 3, 1916
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12
The Man.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: You can regard me as one in favor OF
Colonel Roosevelt for our next President
What We need is the man. not n man
ALBERT COMINS.
New Yorl. March ., 1919
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12

A shortage Of straw hats Is now predicted
because the makers lacking peroxide, won't
be able to bleach the usual quantity OF straw
If the shortage extends TO include peroxide
blondes wars horrors will have some Offset.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12

Will Villa prove more artful dodger thar
Aguinaldo?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-12

The Tribune Association. .
Red. PRESIDENT G. Vernon
Waldo. Secretary; i. a.
lbuns Building. ~ Nassau
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