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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Keep the Water Pure!

Though Governor Whitman has sus-
pended building operations on the Mo
hansc State Hospital and the Boys Train
ing School at Yorktown, he has not been
able thereby to remove entirely the menace
to the purity of the Croton water supply
which completion and occupation Of those
institutions would breed. That menace can
only be removed by transferring the instl-
tutions to sites outside the watershed and
prohibiting the location of any other instl-
tuition within its boundaries.
The Merchants Association, which has
consistently fought to win such protection
for the city's health, does well to renew
the campaign for legislation to accomplish
this purpose. Senator Wagner and Assem-
blyman Bloch have reintroduced the three
bills supported by the association last year,
and a hearing is TO be given on them
March Is. These bills should be passed.
They were defeated last year by West
chester County legislators and politicians
and property holders who feared de-
probation of property values, loss of pat
ronage and the like, and were selfish
enough to rate these things as more i'm
portant than the danger TO the health OF
the millions of people in this city which the
sewage from the institutions would consti-
tute. New York does not want to drink
sewage: it does not want to take the chance
Of having its drinking water mixed with
leakage from sewage, even when run
through disposal plant.
Unless the Wagner-Bloch bills become
law, there will exist this possibility. This
question has been pending for long time.
It ought to be settled and settled right, at
this session of the Legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
A War Against Prussianism!

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: have read your admirable editorial
in The Tribune Of this morning entitled Inc
German Way with which am Thoroughly
in sympathy.
beg to suggest that it might be good poi
lev to follow Lloyd George. Sir Edward Grey
and leading English statesmen IN making 'ne
roint that this is a war against Prusslahism'
am afraid that there can be no conclusion
IN the war such as We wish unless we nave
the aid Of the great mass of the German peo-
rla in overthrowng Prussianism
II we indict all Germans it Will, rear
seriously delay the accomplishment OF Vhe
end we all have in view There is great
impatience through Germany, among tne
Saxons. Bavarians and others, with the frus-
slams. The chief fault Of most OF the uer-
man people, it seems to me, is that they nave
allowed themselves TO be dominated by tne
Prussians. Isn't il wise, therefore, to take
advantage of this situation, since by dong so
,ye NAV the sooner help TO bring about the
termination of this frightful war?
G.. c. WARNER.
Atlantic City, n j., March Z. 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
MORE FLAG ETIQUETTE
Rules to Show Where Union Should Be
However Flag Be Hung or Flown
% The Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF Inc Tribune.
Sir: little article in this morning
Tribune headed Flag Etiquette" is to be
commended in its emphasizing the fact that
it is dsrespectful TO let the flag iy through
the night. That is true also of neglect TO
take in Old Glory when storm comes
For some reason our citizens seem con-
fused over the simple matter of the correct
position of the union when the flag is dis
played. II the flag were given its duets
proportionate share of the cost and care Of
the household-every home would display
the ensign from its own pole or staff.
All rules for hanging against a wall a flag
which is not attached to its staff are in ref
erence to the right or left hand of the OBJ
server. The union will be in the upper
eft-hand corner if the stripes are horizon
tai, or in the upper right-hsnd corner if the
stripes are perpendicular. Thus on a street
running north and south the flags on the
east side will all have their unions toward
the north and those on the west side will all
have their unions toward the south, unless
some Of them are hung with stripes perpen-
dicular. when the position of the union will
be reversed. As enc drives down the street
this may give at first the impression that
there is no uniformity. although all the flags
may be correctly hung, but every flag will
be right side out, despite the diversity.
Both the War Department and the Navy
Department have supplied me with sheets
marked unofficial containing extracts from
the flag circular published by the Society OF
Patriotic Decorations and Civic Improve
ments. one sentence teaching: when the
flag is used as a banner the union should
fly to the north in streets running east and
west and TO the east on streets running
north and south" Harry Lee King, who
signs the article referred to at the begin
ming Of this letter, has evidently added TO
the general confusion by trying TO III this
rule to flags against the side Of room or
building" street banner is hung across
the street. at equal distances from the eurbs.
A flag not attached TO n staff, hung upon a
wall, has the union at top.
The union is at the left of the observer il
the stripes are horizontal.
The union is at the right of the observer
il the stripes are perpendicular.
MRS. CHARLES b. NELCAMP.
Brooklyn, March 6. 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
MUST BE A GENIUS
The Successful Farmer Needs knowledge
of MANY Kinds

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: When boy supposed that any fool
could be farmer but since then | have
found that he must be a genius. lie should
be mechanic, for even hoeing potatoes re-
quires some mechanical skill He should have
an understanding of medicine, for all stock
at some time needs medical attention He
must be an all-around business man. a good
buyer. knowing when and what to buy for
the farm, also good salesman, to be able
to sell his produce without the mddemen
taking advantage Of him. He must know By
intuition animals ways and habits. He
should know common law TO some extent, for
in the country the neighbors living near you
are the people with whom you have to come
in contact, and you should know what your
rights are and what theirs are.
In the country We have dark streets. except
as each man carries his own lantern. But
we have no fear Of assault, as our motives
are right and we expect every man, woman
or child whom We may meet 70 be the same.
With the telephone, rural delivery and auto
mobiles life in the country is not what Il
was in the days Of our fathers and grand
fathers.
No farmer would expect 70 go TO New York
and conduct John Wansmaher's business sue
cessfully. Neither should any city born and
bred man expect to come to the country and
run large farm with success, nor should
any one of inexperience expect 10 come on
farm as a laborer receiving full wages. They
should first serve an apprenticeship of a few
weeks or months, and in some cases years, ac-
cording to their willingness and ability TO
learn
In Ltchfeld County, with the general run
OF farmers. a man who has had no experiences
with a dairy or no wish to learn to care FOR
cows would be decidedly az discount
have received number Of letters reply
ing to my former communication, which many
misunderstood, evidently thinking that was
setting I'D to be free employment agency,
and who wished to secure positions on farms
snd asked wages which the best farm labor
ers receive.
Almost any one with common intelligence
who is willing to pay the price may make
fair success Of farming The price is long
hours. and. what would seem to those who
haven't the real interests OF farming at
heart, drudgery. During the present winter,
being without help. | have worked some OF
the time eighteen hours a day.
The land is here but it is being bought W
by incorporated clubs. who are driving out
the small farmers and making the country
into game preserves. Whereas with the in
crease of population. the land should be usci
for the feeding Of the nation.
ANDREW " CLARK.
Litchfeld. Conn. March 3. 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
To Complete Letchworth Village

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Overcrowding in the state hospitals
for the insane is unfortunately chronic
condition. This year. however, will very
probably see the creation OF hospital de-
yelopment commission TO formulate ten
year programme of construction IN an effort
to catch up with the requirements OF the
state
An important problem which as yet has
attracted less attention is the care and over
sight of the Predetermined. There are ap-
proximately $4,000 mentally defective per
sons-one in every three hundred people
in New York. Only 5,4OO Of these are pro-
vided for in institutions intended for them
Almost as many are in iails, refoma,ors
and almshouses where they do not belong
Over $4,000 are unprotected in the con-
munty.
OF those uncared for approximately %"
are girls and women Of child-bearing ses
This increases the gravity Of the sltuauol
for feeble-mindednes is often transmlu"
directly from parent 10 child by inheritance
Every relief agent. reformatory worisS
chidren's agent, magistrate and probau'e
officer is impressed by the heavy handieapa
all their efforts through the failure Of :"
state 20 provide institutional care for t'
feeble-minded. Their opinions are on ree''
for all to read.
The state is falling behind in making p~
vision for the feebe-minded. More sit "
large now than twenty-seyen years ago ~.
York. although the wealthiest state, p|
thirteenth in provision for the feeole-ihn"-
In a very real sense the feeble-minde' q, !
a menace, for they lack eelf-controi, -
readily to temptation, and often oriN ~
pauperism. immortality and crime. IN no'
milton of these facts an amendment has ~
added to the Sage bill authorizing the Nv
pital Development Commission 10
gate the problem Of the proper care o.
feeble-minded in the state, with the PUP"
Of devsing a plan for its solution
No direct suggestion, however, IS mAs'
the bill as it stands for immediate se.U
provide more beds, as in the case Of ms
sane, or for a graduated programme o.
struction 10 extend over a period OF ''
Yet it is generally recognized Throughout
state among those acquainted with the -
that it is imperative 10 hasten the ''ni \
ton of Letchworth Village 50 as to p'''~
for 5000 feeble-minded. as planned. 81. II
OF the five state institutions for the - II
minded and epileptic. but one-Le'''s WI
Village within 200 miles Of New =,
City. It has at present but $40 bees =,
ten years the lack Of provision near -,
York City has been patent. Further We n
had one official study of the prooisI
the Commission TO Investigate TO-
for the Mentally Defective. Surely we s~
should 60 ahead rapidly with the eC..sft
ton of Letchworth Village. into the pn.sI
Of which the best thought Of the e0un~ ~
this subject has been devoted. wiin0" III
ing for further investigation. .,-ny 4
Neu York March g. 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09

ousy. and incidentally praising the bone
settlers work to the skies, declaring that
from personal experience he knew there
were few regular practitioners in England
who could vie with it in certain cases, and
strongly advising them TO reconsider the
new methods. as he had considered them,
with an open mind and with due regard
to the results.
This was all highly encouraging to the
advocates Of manipulative surgery, and no
doubt it will be recalled in the endeavor
to win over the War Office. 1t Is alleged
that the medical profession in France has
already availed itself of the services OF
these irregular experts, and this argument
too. has been used in the plea for "a dilu-
ton of labor" in the surgical field. A dit-
fculty remains, however. Even supposlng
there are miracle workers among the bone
settlers. ought not the dangers as well as
the possible advantages Of uncertifed prac-
tice be kept in mind? For, after all, the laws
providing against irregular practitioners
were designed for the protection of the
public. and the barriers that have been put
up are the result of long experience. Are
they to be torn down merely because some
skilful hands have failed to gain admission!
For the rest, there is no law against
osteopathy or any other form Of surgery:
the laws, such as they are, were designed
only to keep out the manifestly incom-
petent. And the osteopaths in England
are not worse off than a rabble of cranks
and professors of new systems in this
country, all of whom would be at perfect
liberty to ride their several hobbies to their
hearts content if only they would take the
pains to acquire that minimum Of educa-
ton which, however inadequate it may be-
serves in some measure to save the public
from the downright impostor and quack.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Investigate Health Insurance First

From the general character of the oppo-
sition to Senator Mils's bill for compul-
sorry health insurance, it seems evident
that that measure will have no better
chance of passage this year than 1t had
last. However, since there is little or no
opposition to the proposal to have ap-
pointed legislative committee to study
the subject and report to the next Legs
lature on it, the least the Legislature can
do is to provide for such a commission.
At present health insurance is a subject
not generally understood; perhaps 1t is not
inaccurate to say that it is generally mis-
understood. OF its importance, social and
economic, there can be no question The
problem is to make the general subject
more widely understood, especially by those
classes in the community which 1t would
particularly benefit, the employers and
workers; and then, on the basis of eXpe-
rience of other countries, to work out as
accurately as possible appropriate legisla-
ton. A legislative committee to investi-
gate the question is the logical agency for
the preliminary work which appears to be
necessary. That was the procedure fol-
lowed when first the lawmakers Of this
state began to deal with the subject Of
workmens compensation, and the inrorma-
ton obtained by the body of which Sena-
tor Wainwright was chairman justified
it. 1t would be a wise and desirable
course in this case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Our Leaders Who Prefer TO Die in Bed

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: We would not hit the cold iron so
often if it were not for Wilful Senators, or
Timid Ships, or Laws Of 1919, or some other
Yawning Loophole that is forever making
Us crawl into it, Is there really no one to
save US? Must we always run against a
snag? I wish The Tribune would send its
cub reporter Diogenes out with lantern
looking for leader who would match Byron's
hero taken from Horace:
The man Of firm aud noble soul
No factious clamors control:
No threatning tyrant's darNng brow
Can him from his just intent:
Gales the warning waves which plough,
BY Auster the pillows spent,
To curb the Adratc main.
Would awe his fxd determined mind in vain.
Aye. and the real right arm Of Jove.
Hurting his lightnngs from above.
With all his tcrrors there unfurled.
He would. unmoved unawed behold.
The flames of expiring world.
Again In crashing chaos rolrd.
In vast promscuous ruin hurd.
Might light his glorious funeral pile:
Still dauntless midst the wreck OF earth he'd smile.
We have the flames OF the expiring world
in crashing chaos rolled, also in prom scuous
ruin hurled. but we see no leader willing TO
accept glory with a smile on a funeral pile.
On big talk we have none TO beat us in the
international powwow, but we have "A very
distinct preference for dying at home some
years from now with our boots of and in bed
SCOTCH REVIEWER.
Brooklyn, March G. 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
American Philistinism

To the Editor Of The Tribune. ID
Sir: am much interested ~ inc N
American Philistinism." promised Us
Patrick Kearney. The foretaste ne ~ ~
in his terrible castigation Of "Pe'roh''' e
ter" has whetted my appetite for NOR 3
morel May make a suggestion hoN. .s.,s
the interest of that book. and that l' ~, y
will hasten work upon IL SO ihst y -
completed before June? The UNIV ~
has frequently a blighting effect upVIA o.s $
such as this, and want 10 see tn eeoor-l
its best. ANpNN"
New York. March 5. 1911
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Bonesetting in War Time

A few months ago "A British major gen
oral of some note made plea on behalf Of
one Of the most renowned opponents of
manipulative surgery, asking why it was
that his services had never been sought or
accepted by the government, seeing they
were so singularly adapted to the urgent
needs of the day. He was followed by
many others, including a number Of CRATE
full patients who had been wounded in the
war and who, after prolonged treatment az
the hands of the orthodox, had been cured
promptly by the famous bonesetter.
A desultory discussion of the merits of
osteopathy was carried on for some time
in the press, and at last a question was put
in the House of Commons whether some
Of the leading opponents Of 'manipulative
surgery had offered TO give their services
free to suffering soldiers and their Offers
had been rejected" The representative
of the War Office admitted that profess
sionally unqualified bonesetters were not
employed by the government, thereby lay
ing himself open to "A series of questions
plainly designed to promote reconsidera-
ton of the merits of unorthodox forms Of
surgical treatment.
The advocates of nranipulative surgery
have been waiting for an opportunity of
this kind for a long time. The status of
osteopathy and allied systems is not 50
clearly established in England as it is here
at least in this state. Six years ago
there was an important trial for damages
which it was hoped would clear up the
question Of the so-called bonesetters' LA
bility. Unfortunately it failed, for though
the jury found in favor of the plaintiff,
who had lost a leg through alleged negl-
gence in the performance Of a manipula-
tive operation, the damages awarded were
50 ridiculously small that the verdict could
only be regarded as an absurd sort or
compromise.
Probably no event could possibly have
done better service to the osteopaths, for
though the operator was nominally dis
credited he really secured magnificent
advertisement, and the array Of witnesses
he called testified TO his skill so whole
heartedly that the single failure counted
for nothing in the eyes Of the public. But
there were other circumstances that tended
still more 70 enhance his fame. a physi-
clan Of excellent standing, who had worked
for many years as medical officer Of the
Westminster Union, had been so deeply
impressed by the value Of the bonesetter's
work that he consented 70 help him in
the quality Of anesthetist. This was, Of
course, unprofessional conduct, and he
was solemnly warned by the medical coun-
ell. Nevertheless, he refused as a mat
ter Of conscience 10 dissolve the partner
ship, the result being that his name was
struck Of the register on a charge Of in
famous conduct.
Then a terrible thing happened. One Of
the most successful surgeons in England,
a past president Of the British Medical As
ISOLATION and an operator Of worldwide
fame, 50 completely forgot his standing as
20 come out with n violent derunciation Of
the profession, accusing his fellows Of
prejudice, bigotry and unreasoning Jcal-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
At Becquincourt

Al Bccquincourt, in Pieardy.
What. think you, there il left to sec?
Mid rayagc, ruin, wreck and loss,
Only Christ upon a crossl
The Christ a figure gaunt and gray;
The cross with one arm shot away. .,
/. He not cruciGcd again
At Bccquncourt, in Piccrdy,
As aforct,mc on Calvary?
Here all the agony and pain,
Here all the torture and the tears.
A. IN the far of elder ycarN
The same pathetic sight TO see
A. Becqmncourt. in Picardy!
CLINTON SCOLLARD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
"THE GERMAN WAY"
Our Readers Discuss The Analysis of the zimmerman
poJ;cv in Amerca-"Fom Years More

bors are attacked by mad dog we nave
considerable interest in the issue until the
brute is killed, and they are entitled to every
aid we can give them in order to achle'e
that end.
The murderous assassins who sink passeh-
cor vessels without warning. conspire against
us with Mexico while We are nominaliy al
neace with them. blow UP American factories
and devastate Unfortunately are not en-,
titled to any defence, nor need their orutA'
mental processes be analyzed and discussed
EDGAR c. RIEBE.
New York, March = 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
What a Pity!

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: What n pity that Messrs Stone. La
Toilette and the rest Of the "little group Of
wilful men" COR the wiful group Of little
mem did not each lose a wife or n mother
in the Laconia massacre or in some of the
other examples Of German fendishnessl Per-
hRps then they would not be so ready TO
PROSTATE themselves before the Teutonc
beast JOHN L. BOULTENHOUSE.
New York, March o, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Let the Flag Fly, Not Hang

To the Editor Of The Tribune ID
Sir: Will you please print rev .a,yJ
correct the careless. disrespeenul -
employed by many Of our citizens ~ i,ss y
flags by dog-eared corners from VIZ"
flap aimlessly against the house V ,,,a, 40, .
slush of door and window sills WI II. ~
take the trouble 20 attach poles s"' ,l,rr
flags aoat and wave free from sarsI0r
ton?
New York, March I, 1917.
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at the Presidential election Of 1920 for
complaints of election frauds and irregu-
larities similar to those which have just
served as a pretext for General Gomezs
instruction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09

You can purchase merchandise advertised
IN THE TRIBUNE with absolute sateiy-Ior
If dissatisfaction results in any case l MT
TRIBUNE guarantees 10 pay your money oach
upon request. No red tape No clubbing. we
make good promptly If the advertiser does not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
inexperienced Patriotism

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: It is very pleasant to see all the
bright new flags. II is not so pleasant to
realize that our patriotic manners are also
so new that we keep our flags flying not
only after shutdown. but all night X. F.
New York, March 3, 1917.
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The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-08-16
SEVERAL OFFICERS.
Claiborne County Will Be Well
Represented.

Claiborne county Is maintaining
its past record in supplying officers
during the war. During the civil
war it furnished two generals and
large number Of captains and
lieutenants, 49, SOW, before the
present conflict has actually begun,
it already has one captain and
seven lieutenauts.
R. L. Montgomery, for years an
aficer in the national guard, is now
captain of company stationed ct
Jackson.
S. c. Daniel and Reading Will
kinson are first lieutenants In the
Engineering Corps.
Stephen Schillig is second lieu
tenant In the coast artillery.
B. H. Briscoe Is second lieuten'
ant in field artillery.
Tip Holt is second lieutenant OF
infantry.
c. T. Smith Is second lieutenant
In the Medical Corps.
F. c. Euglesiug is second lieu-
tenant, but his line of work has
not been diveilged. He has been
In the service several months.
Ralph B. Scarborough, while
really not resident of this place,
his father resides here and he gives
Port Gibson as his residence, Is
second lieutenant In the quarter
masters department.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1917-08-16
Clerk were read and ordered spread
on the minutes where necessary.
The Treasurer reported as fol-
rREAsURER's STATEMENT

Bal. on hand, July a. 1917. .sr9'a7s s9