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New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
No Kind of Weather.

The worst kind of human being is tie
man who Is this and that by turns and
then a little Of something else, and never
any one thing long enough to be either
liked or dsiked. Life is too short to
waste either precious affection or good red
hatred on such in-and-outers. So with our
late and present wretched hestating, turn
coat weather.
If it was only bad enough. consistently,
rampantly, outraeeously bad We could on
dure it. The daily shower at Bermuda is
rather pleasant. Excellent poets have sung
of the nightly San Francisco fogs. Noah
undoubtedly felt a real respect for the
flood. But the weather of this year of
tribulation has never had the courage of
any of its convictions. Seasons mean
nothing 1t SHOWS in May and busters in
June. Days and weeks come as if from a
grab-bag. High priced city experts and
suburban amateurs alike long ago aban-
doned their furnaces in despair. Such
fine points as union suits and straw hats
are a dead issue. Whatever you do or
wear you are certain to be hot or cold.
And probably wet.
In the phrase of the hour, we distinctly
view with alarm. If such things persist
we shall decline to be much longer respon-
sible for our share of the human race.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
A Tainted Nomination
New York, June IA, 1916.


To the Editor of the Tribune
Sir: The inclosed article by George f. Mil
Ter. in which the writer quotes the Germans
of st. Louis as taking to themselves credit
for the elimination of Theodore Roosevelt
as the Republican candidate, was published
on the front page of "The Indianapolis
News" unquestionably with intent on the
part of that newspaper 10 belittle a man
whose fame ia secure from the yapping Of
malevolence. THE News" has been afflicted
with Teddy-phobia ever since he "called their
bluff" when they were attacking him on the
Panama Canal Zone purchase; but their
latest effort only gives publicity TO the un-
matched courage that led him 10 fling iSto
the teeth of the Germans in their own
stronghold in "words as hard as cannon
balls" the truth about their declining 20 JOIN
the preparedness parade. The asinine OK
cuse about the constitution of the German
American Alliance forbdding any political
activity is fine balderdash and fools no one.
And now the brazenness with which these
Dutch are reported TO gloat over having told
the Republican Convention where TO get
off" is disgusting 10 all real Americans;
and the man who could beard these Hyphen-
ates in their own lair is, if possible, greater
bero than ever before in the eyes OF the
American public.
Huohes's nomination is tainted by the sup
mort of the German element; he had better
disavow in word and in deed their support
or he NAV learn in November that the Amer
lean people will not always be denied.
+. P. ROBERTS.
1ndianapolis. Ind. June 49, 1916
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
"UndiIuted Americanism.' y

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: All honor to you, Mr.. Editor, for your
leader of to-day, "Undiluted Amercanism.' -
Your position as expressed therein is one
which ! feel sure must meet with the heart
lest approval Of all citizens having the inter-
ests of our own dear land upon their hearts.
These be times which demand a man with
the courage Of his convictions
No man, whatever his ability or states
manship, is under the existing circumstances
justified in asking the support of his fel-
lows for the highest Office in their gift who
does not unequivocally state his precise po-
sition on matters SO vital to the welfare Of
this nation as whole. Mr. Hughes should,
without the unnecessary loss of moment,
declare himself in such fashion that a way
faring man, though fool cannot fail TO
understand. No straddling, no 'pussyfoot-
ing no catering to this or that body or
class among our citizens.
Anything less than this cannot fail to be
compromising, anything less is unworthy Of
an aspirant for the Presidency. Choose ye
this day whom ye will serve. II it be God,
serve Cod if it be Baal then serve Baal."
Unlike some of your correspondents, cam
not claim to voice the sentiments OF hun
dreds Of thousands" nor yet thousands but,
speaking for myself alone, must say shall
never consider any candidate as deserving
public trust who counts the cost before ex-
pressing himself upon any question vital TO
the welfare of this, my country, for which
my fathers fought and died.
FRANK r. WALTON.
Ilion Y Y June a. 1916.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
HUGHES FOR AMERICANlSM
A Roosevelt Supporter Turns to Him as at
Ideal Leader.
a@r-s-r- 'yr-V.,e-

To the Editor Of The Trhurc.
Sir: From the beginning I have been 1
Roosevelt man. I voted for him in 1912. !
think he ranks with Washington and Lin.
coin. I think he is the only great American
now living. | had hoped that ! could vote
for him again this year and help make him
our next President That hope has been De.
stroyed by the action Of the Republican Va.
tional Convention. Beyond being Rooss.
velt man, am an American. Should he ae.
cept the Progressive nomination ! should
vote for Hughes because vote for Roose.
welt would be a vote for Wilson. While
Hughes is not a man of the Roosevelt cal!br
yet he is true man and a true Americs,
He represents all our best ideals. His silence
before the nomination gave US all "shiyers
but what he has said since stamps him H
an ideal leader. No true American is
hypenate. Oil and water do not mix. A per
son who is born in another country or is o.
that descent has q perfect right 20 sympa'
thize with his own blood in this monstroui
European war. He has a right 20 buy the
bonds of the country he likes; he has ne
right to subscribe 70 the charities and Rec
Cross of that loved race, but he has no right
to put the flag Of any other country above
the Stars and Stripes or 20 do any ael
however small, 70 violate the neutrality
of the country which has admitted him I"
citizenship in the greatest Republic OF ne
world. 7 believe that Governor Hughe.
would subscribe to these sentiments ani
that is all any fair mind could ask.
Progressive and radical as an, ask onI
for law, not lawlessness. I believe tha
Hughes stands for the law, for American
ism, for Preparedness with a big p foi
Protection (also with a big p. and for 81
that any sane Progressive (either Democrat
or Republican, could ask for. Therefore ns
gets my vote and all the other votes can
influence. I do not want a postofice or anY
other job. ! earn my own living
DONALD B. INGHAM
New York, June II, 1916
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
Patriotic MIR. Glynn.

MAKE that man the nominee
Who these fateful months has spent
Clinging to neutrality,
Following a precedent.
All around the cannon roar,
But we have not gone to war"
Stated with a pleasant GRIM
Patriotic Mr.. Glynn.
when John Adams saw the French
Sink our ships and seize our men,
He forebore 10 dig a trench.
Harrison was neutral when
Chill shot our tars ashore;
Neither did we go 10 war
When the Kaiser sank our kin.
Patriotic Mr.. Glynn.
Is it nobler, then, TO turn
To the record of our shame.
Than with righteous wrath to burn
At a nations tarnished name?
Lincoln, Washington, forbore-
But they also went to war.
Wiser men than you have been
Patriotic. M Glynn.
A. z. T.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
Property Rights - and Public
Nuisances.

The sacred right of the property holder
to make himself a public nuisance is re-
affirmed by the decision of the New Jer-
sey Supreme Court. 1t appears that this
right was menaced by a statute which
made it unlawful to disfgure with adver-
tisements the Palisades along the Hudson
The statute is found to be unconstitu-
tiona on the ground that the Legislature
may deprive the owner of the right TO
use his land for such purposes only when
the signs erected are a menace to public
health or morals.
This kind of individual liberty is one OF
the unfortunate limitations under which
our whole legal system labors. The pub
lie has other interests to conserve besides
those of health, safety and morality. 1t
is a mark of indifference TO beauty bOr-
dering on barbarism that aesthetic consd-
erations receive so little recognition in
the eyes of the law. The zealousness with
which the courts are bound to protect the
individual in the use of that which is his
own permits the defacing of our scenes
of natural beauty with every conceivable
form Of hideousness. Something more
than a right of property is invaded when
one individual may ruin for millions Of
people the beauty of a piece Of Nature s
handiwork.
1t would seem that New Jersey had suf-
fered enough from this species of van
dalsm. In all the world there is PROB
ably not another ninety minutes journey
which can compare for downright ugli-
ness with the view from a Pennsylvania
Railway train between New York and
Trenton From the mouth of the Hudson
Tunnels to the bridge over the Delaware,
there is an unbroken, weary succession of
billboards, in which every vestige Of the
peace and charm of such little scenery as
that region possesses is drowned in the
screaming, glaring riot of rampant COM
mercialism.
One wonders if the outcries against the
ruthless commercialism of this country,
which commonly we hear on the lips Of
intelligent foreign visitors to our land of
liberty, have not been suggested chiefly
by memories of that ride across New Jer-
sey. Unfortunately, New Jersey has large
areas of mosquito-breeding swamp land
where the rent derived from poster COM
panies is the only source of revenue. But
the Billboard State should find some
legal way TO spare the Hudson. If Amer
leans were as civilized as the ancient
Greeks and Romans, or even the modern
japanese, legislation on this subject would
be unnecessary; civic pride, the aesthetic
sense and consideration for the rights of
others would be enough
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
Hurrah for Hughesl

To the Editor OF The Tribune. III.
Sir: Hurrah for Hughes! WHAT TOO,
and courageous thing the Repuo.ieAn P',. -.
has done 10 nominate justice hugnss ~, ~,
President. in spite Of what you ana 'o-. ~.
paper and the Progressives have done % P.'
Colonel Roosevelt on the Republican teSs'.
We Republicans want Repuo!'..an ~. n.
President. We have T. r. 20 thank 10Y TO-, =,
wears of wisconsin. II r. r. had not doae -, =
ne did in 1912 he could now have naa y, y,
nomination. But now We VIII nave es
wears Of Huehesism and prosperity.
Kingston, y. Y, June II. 1916. W T. D
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17

opponents Of foxhunting to look upon the
sarcophagus of Alexander and consider
"thc scenes Of the chase that he loved 20
well chiselled on its sides" He brings
forth n passage from Prince Friedrich
Karl, the great German leader, who In
addressing his troops spoke as follows II
the value of English sports: "They not
only strengthen and harden the body, put
also influence the spirit Of the soldier, de-
velop personal courage, give self-con-
fidence even amounting to recklessness,
and strengthen the power of will, the de-
termination and the ambition" And, in
conclusion, 81 personally doubt" says
General Knox. "if we could ever have
raised 100000 men by voluntary effort
in the absence of the sporting spirit oe-
queathed by our ancestors"
Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood is no
less enthusiastic in defence Of foxhunting.
Most of the officers of the mounted bri-
gades at Mons were hunting men, he says,
and in Germany, too, the army chiefs have
for years encouraged the establishing OF
packs of hounds for their cavalry officers.
But the most remarkable argument IN
favor of the sport is made by woman,
who, speaking of the important part
played by cavalry in the early days of the
war, insists that it is "a most ungenerous
action to abuse a sport which gives pleas
ure to many soldiers and which provided
the needful horses on the outbreak of this
terrible war"
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
The Extra Hour in Europe.

In all the countries that have adopted
the late Mr.. Willett's plan for saving day
light the people seem to have adjusted
themselves without difficulty to the re-
formed timetable There was no rioting
anywhere, no popular demand for the
restoration Of the stolen hour; indeed
there was hardly any grumbling except
among farmers and agriculturists. Per-
haps the assurance that the hour was only
borrowed for the summer and would be
paid back punctually next October helped
to reconcile some of those who on prin-
ciple were most earnestly opposed TO tam
perng with the clock.
Another circumstance that may have
made it easier for oversensitive patriots
in England was that the German clocks
were changed first. Had they been left
alone, the reform in England would have
amounted to accommodating the standard
meridian of Greenwich to that of Berlin
a trihing consideration, perhaps, but one
which might mean much in these days of
unreasoning national jealousy.
Many of those who opposed the reform
continue to regard it as foolish and un-
necessary, but it cannot be said that so
far there have been any disastrous con-
sequences. The very day before the clocks
were set for the summer a large assembly
Of farmers in England adopted resolu-
ton "to adhere as far as possible to real
time, as shown by the sun, in the arrange
ment of work on the farms, and to take
as little notice as we can of the sham
time that will be shown by public clocks" "
Unfortunately, when a whole nation is
shamming the sincere minority have little
chance for a hearing, and in all proba-
bilitv the farmers will find it convenient
sooner or later to fall in with the herd.
1t is true that on the first day of summer
time they were Loyalty backed by their
cattle. and some dairymen took a ma
licious delight in delivering a short sup
ply of milk. with the explanation that the
COWS had so far refused to recognize the
authority of Parliament.
As economy is the chief object aimed at,
it is disconcerting to find that the con-
sumption of petrol has been greatly in
creased by the change in the clock. Fur
ther objections will doubtless be dscov
cred in time, but in the meantime the
difficulties are so slight that the opponents
of the measure are obliged to imagine eX-
traordinary possibilities, such as the birth
of twins between summer and Greenwich
time.
The case is put thus: "If the elder child
he born at 1880 summer time, and the
younger at 1905 Greenwich time, the
younger will be forty-fve minutes older
than the elder child since the time of each
birth will be legal. And the babies may
be boys, and one or other may be heir to
a title. Would the elder boy be disinher-
tied by the summer time act?"
It would be a nice question for the law
yers to wrangle over, but if daylight saw
ing entails no graver difficulties it will
probably survive the war.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
True Americanism.
or OF The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: All honor to The Tribune for stand
ing forth nobly for true Americanism and
for giving hyphenated Republicans their
proper place in the great contest now fac
ing our American Republic
No man can be a true American and hest
tate TO denounce those who seek TO array
Americans among those who apologize for
the acts of those who place "Fatherland'
above the land of their adoption
Thank God, the spirit of my dear friend
Horace Greeley. has arisen To- plead the
cause Of true Americanisml
C. AUGUSTUS HAVILAND.
Brooklyn, June 10, 1915.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
For Wilson.

To the Editor OF The Irbune.
Sir: Will you give me space in your paper
for the following: | am president OF "Sons
of German Soldiers" in my city where live
in Indiana, and your editorial Of June is
right. am opposed TO changing our national
anthem from "My Country 'Tis Of Thee" to
Die Wacht am Rhein."
am a native born American and Repub-
hcan, but I will vote for Mr.. Wilson.
CARL MULLER.
Grand Rapids, Mich, June IA, 1916.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
No Potsdam Candidate.
r Of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: There are lot Of Republicans Ike
the writer who are even willirg 70 swallow
free trade in preference 70 alien domination
Submission in foreign affairs TO Berlin will
mean an invitation 70 other nations that they
can impose their ambitions also. No Pots
dam candidacy for me- READER.
New York, June l6, 1916.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
CONE BLAST UPON HIS BUGLE"
Mr.. Hughes Should Seek Col. Roosevelt:
Invaluable Aid.
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: THE Philadelphia Press" says this
morning: "Mr. Hughes, however, has let 1t
be known that he not only would not take
the initiative, but that he would make no
overtures for the Progressive nominees sup
port" | do not believe this statement is
true. II it is, it will appear to many Pro-
gressives to be neither politics" nor requi-
site courtesy 1t will not make it easy for
a great many followers of Colonel Roosevelt
to transfer their allegiance to Mr.. Hughes.
There is little enough enthusiasm over the
nominations. AS Colonel Roosevelt has done
all he can, until the meeting of the Pro
gressive executive committee June 26, to
combine the forces and unite under Mr..
Hughes reciprocal attitude by Mr. Hughes
would appear to be highly enlightened pol
icy. Possibly the Colonel has nothing to say
publicly until after June 20. But
zone blast upon his bugle horn
Were worth thousand men"
And it is to be hoped he will say some
thing with enthusiasm, inspired by chival-
rous treatment by the victorious nominee,
instead of giving a message to his hosts Of
loyal friends dictated alone by his stern
sense of public duty. If the Progressive
party must lie down and abandon the noblest
political creed ever launched in this coun-
try to take up second choice, trust there
is politics enough, if nothing else, at Repub-
lican headquarters TO accord Colonel Roose-
Welt every welcome and privilege and dignity
that should go to one of our greatest OF
Presidents, who is laying aside his prefer
ences and programme for his countrys good
in great emergency. F. f. PURDY.
Brooklyn, June 10, 1915.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
Seething in Revolt.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: What is a republic? At the present
day dictionary Interpretation of republic is a
fallacy.
You who understand the subtle game of
politics" can reveal the mysteries and en-
Tighten the masses
Having been profound reader Of The
Tribune. 7 deduce from past events that a
nominating committee of spols politicians
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17
Two Words Enough.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Undiluted Americanism' Jut 81
slider for a moment what that means. "
necessary to shout at the top OF our iuns'
Down with the Hyphens! and such rot Wv
two words will take in everything a.
stand by Mr.. Hughes as long as ne s'A's. !.
by Undiluted Americanism and you'll also '
standing for everything that is American,
H.HH
New-York tribune., 1916-06-17

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That's All.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The helmet and hyphen for Hughes?
Then I'm for Wilson, that's ALI
+. VI. T.
ProoLl,,, 1914
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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-09
Wire Stretcher.

handle first in one direction and then in the other, using the hooks alter nately.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-09
DOMESTIC LIFE IN AFRICA
No More Than in Christian Lands Can the Little Ones Escape the Eve
 ming Abutions.

l went with my lantern into Ze's little hut; l sat down by the fire, and there was the family too, writes Jean Kenyon Mackenzie, in the Atlantic Mendom was heating some water in a big black kettle The youngest Mpioga, still without teeth, was howl ing in the arms of little brother. Pres dom brings her three-year- old; she empties her hot water into a wooden bowl; with sponge of crushed leaves she washes first one little foot and then the other. Kid howls His feet are sore, poor little duffer--he holds Mother is relentless until both feet are soaked then she opens a little leaf packet; there is salve made of the bark of the redwood tree: she adds little palm oil tC this. and very carefully she anoints the little feet. The sobs subside and the child walks off on his heels. Now the mother pours more water into the bowl, takes the fretful baby out of the hands of little brother, stands the weeny thing in her belt of beads on the clay floor and swabs her down with water. There is the familiar initial gasp. With her maternal hands she cleanses that little perscn all glittering with wet, and she says, looking at me and smil- ing, God has sent me much trouble" <" And the father SayS aprODOS of nOth- ing, "All these have been baptized" I sit on my stool by the fire and feel steeped in the most human domesti- city. Everywhere in the world at this hour little children are whimpering over their evening ablutions. It is a mistake to think that any child of 6 good mother escapes. So much for the Illusions of little boys who would like to be heathen
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-09
SILAGE REDUCES FEED COST
Cottonseed Meal Is Excellent for Put ting Quick Finish" on Lambs
 Use an Open Shed.

Silage, fed once or twice daily to lambs being fattened for market, re. duces the cost of finishing and adds to the net profit.
 Silage should be fed with great care or lambs will "go off their feed" and profits will be reduced
 Shelled corn, clover, hay, cottonseed meal and corn silage makes an excel. lent ration
 Cottonseed meal is an excellent feed to put quick finish" on the lamb.
 Oats have been found a food far in ferior to corn as lamb ration. Corn alone is better than mixed corn and oats.
 An open shed is better as a rule, for fattening lambs than even a we'll. ventilated barn, bringing higher prices on account of their superior appear ance.
 Shearing has no effect on gains or profits, except when shorn the lambs require no dipping. The extra weight of fleece will usually more than bal. ance that expense.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-09
Saying Attributed to Many,

The authorship of the saying. 'I ex- pect to pass through this world but once: if, therefore, there be any kind ness l can show, or any good thing l can do my fellow beings, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for l shall not pass this way again. the precise wording of which changes with almost every quotation, has never been settled. It has been attributed to Stephen Grellet Q773-1S55), an American Quaker of French birth; to Emerson, Sir Rowland Hill Q744- 1S33), Marcus Aurelius, Addison, Car lyle and others. On page AS of w. Gurney Benham's "A Book of Quota tions' Nippincott, 190O it may be found in clearer form, together with a short history of the effort to trace it. According to a footnote in Bartletts s Familiar Quotations" Q914 T shall not pass this way again was saying of William Penns