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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Once a Coroner Always

This city had a hard task couple oil
years ago to obtain legislation abollshlng
the coroners at the expiration of the term
of Office of the present incumbents. Inc
lob was a fat one; political spolsmen OBJ
iected to having such good thing taken
awav from their control. Nevertheless, the
shortcomings and evils which the sys-
TEN made possible were disclosed so PLAIN
" by an investigation conducted by the
Commissioner Of Accounts that reluctant
Legislature provided for rational, sensible
method of handling the investigation OF
sudden and suspicious deaths. 1t put an
end to the coroners and provided for the
appointment by the Mayor of chief medi-
cal examiner for the city, technically
trained and expert man, with corps OF
expert assistants under him. This system
is to go into effect on January ].
Now, last desperate attempt of the
politicians to hold on to the Jobs appears
in a bill at Albany, presented by Senator
Gilchrist. of Brooklyn. 1t provides for the
election, by boroughs, of the medical eX-
aminers. This bill would perpetuate all
the possibilities of inefficiency and scandal
in the old conditions. TO make these ON
Gals elective would put them at the mercy
of the politicians. To make them borough
officers would inevitably be wasteful ana
inefficient, breaking down the scheme OF
central administration and uniform meth
eds of handling cases which is one OF the
merits of the medical examiner system IN
those communities where it is in operation.
Under the proposed law the city could ex-
pect to have repeated all the mistakes all
the pompous asininity, all the crookedness
which have characterized the operation OF
the coroners' system. 1t IS unthlnkaole
that the Legislature should give serious
consideration to this bill, which deserves
only to be buried deep in wastebasket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26

monte the military elements which we
have foolishy kept scattered and unco-
ordinated. 1t will not distinguish between
regulars, state militia and emergency
organizations like our Federal volunteers.
II will put all who serve in the ranks on
the same footing, and will distribute
throughout the entire organization officers
of equal competency and training. we
shall no longer have in the regular estao-
lishment a surplus of privates mt to serve
as officers, and in the militia and volun-
teers a surplus of officers only fit to serve
as privates.
The old regular army will disappear
as it ought long ago to have disappeared
1t has many glorious traditions to It's
credit. it did we'll everything that 1t
could have been expected to do. But 1t
will be merged, to its own good and to the
good of the country, into the new army
an army based on the modern ideas OF
equality of obligation, dignity of service,
thoroughness of training and competency
in the field. If this is one of its results,
the war will not have been fought IN valn'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Tempers and Traitors

Now that our Mayor has been properly
rebuked for his mistaken attack upon Mr..
Wagner it can be remarked that hot
temper sometimes has its compensatlons,
10th in public and private affairs. Mr..
Mitchell is not a safe and sane compro-
miser; he has no interest in cutting his
opinions to fit Election Day needs; he IS
weak on tact He is interested chiefly
in giving the City of New York the best
administration it has ever had and in
being as stanch fighting American as in
him lies. Neither of these aims is neg
ligible. Taken together they 60 long
way to balance one hot temper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Civilizations Debt to the Teuton

protest against your frequent charac-
terizaton of the European death struggle as
a war between barbarism and civilization;
in this sense only may it be true-Germany
is battling against the encroachment of the
Mongol-Slav. Napoleon, | understand made
the prophecy, seconded by 1olstoy, that Eu-
rope would some day be Cossack. Thank
God that valor and unity. which weld where
the Teuton dwells, have made this impossi-
BILE,
Would you have Germany crushed at the
price of such victory? Reverting to the
migration of races, to the Western movement
of, first, the Celts then the Saxons. etc,
then the Teutons, and finally the Slavs. let
me remind you that the history of the white
race is not yet written, and, too, that all of
US. Celts as well as Ango-Saxons, would be
sucking yellow breasts were it not for the
valor of the Teuton hosts.
The Pan Slavic desire for conquest is in
satiabe; not content with the addition of
Poland Finland, Bessarabia, etc, on her
west front, Russia, true to the policy of
Peter the Great, persisted in her determine
ton to drive a wedge into Austria Hungary,
through Vaccinations fostering a greater
Serbia. and come between the Germans and
their vital and legitimate sphere of infu-
ence south to Asia Minor, from which they
must draw sustenance in the future. Aus
tran protests being derided, Germany
growed at the Bear and began to sharpen
her own claws as she prepared to enforce
her utimatum that the grasping spirit OF
the Muscovite marauder must forever be con
fined to his already swollen territory east OF
the mouth of the Danube River.
The motives of protection that moulded
our policy and governed the extension of our
territory to the present boundaries are
identically those of Germany; just as we
obtained control, from source to mouth OF
the Mississippi and Rio Grande, so is Ger
many justified in Selling from alien hands
the territory along. first. the Rhine. and now
the all-important Danube; the TeutOns must
control the mouth of the Danube for the
same reasons that we control the mouth OF
the Mississippi. Think for moment If
Louisiana were in foreign hands and every
state in the Union had its commerce .egu-
lated By customs duties; conquest would fol-
low if purchase could not have been made.
Just as the conquest of Texas resulted from
our desire to rest our southwest border on
the snug and protecting waters OF the Rio
Grande; neither will the Teutons be di-
verified from similar course by the strut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Apologies Are rendered

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The writer is so much impressed by
your editorial this morning that he has
pasted it in a conspicuous place in his office
and directs attention of callers TO it, One
thing. however. is wrong. You compare the
German government to a rattlesnake. When
a rattlesnake Sees danger he coils, raises his
head, prepared to defend himself. He sounds
his rattle TO warn his supposed enemy against
trespass, and if the warning is needed he
does not strike. He never acts in the ag-
gressive. He never starts fight just for
the lust of blood or greed for that 70 which
he is not entitled, or the destruction of any
creature for pure display of power and
viciousness, as the German government has
done. You should apologize TO the rattle
snake. c. VI. b.
New York, March %, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
lie Dejeuner sur lHerbe'

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Artists will understand my motive
in protesting against the offensive criticism
of Manet by "Petronus Arbiter"-o Of graceful
anonymity. The public may not appreciate
even to-day an artists feeling before the
work Of an avowodly "frst-rate painter
even when its subject may be open to criti-
csm, but if "The Lunch on the Grass" were
really as Infamous as "Petronus" thinks it
he would not have dared to advertise it with
a whole page in "The Art World" even with
the moral tag
! am no doubt very coarse person, but
what | should do about a stealthy photog
rapher under extremely unlikely circum-
stances has nothing to do with art or
Manets morals. ! do confess to being so
"stupidly pure in heart that | do not care
20 goat or bubble over the public morals.
The nude in art is always open to miscon-
struction by the base and ignorant. ! have
heard the Venus of Milo described a
peach" and ! believe some people we're
prurent enough TO see evil IN Chahas' 5
delicate September Morn hut ! would not
nave such things concealed in closets for all
that. claim a right to>see what is beautiful
and reject what is repugnant TO me in respect
full silence before the work of master. and
from this point of view there is much in
"The Lunch on the Grass" that is worthy Of
serious attention.
God created man in his own image, and
do not think it often gains by "idealiza-
ton" The main point is that Manet was
not a painter of improper pictures. though.
like Rembrandt. Hokusai. Condos and many
another distinguished artist, he may have
painted few.
The olympia" by the way, now hangs in
the Louvre, which. though. perhaps, not ex-
actly place "Petronius" would care 10
take his daughter to, is the final criticism
of the French nation, and its honored place
beside Ingres may be regarded as a graceful
though tardy apology for past mistakes.
Alas "Petronius" is just as weak on
natural history as he is on his high-brow
stuff Flies are not Caught in honey by
the claws" To the oyster all things arc not
pure. oh, no. any more than they are TO
"Petronius Arbiter''-of confiding anonym-
ityl STEPHEN HAWEIS.
Nassau, Bahamas, March IS, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
They Were on Their Toes
CFrom The Detroit Journal

When kilograms were sent to the two com
handing generals Of the Russian army, an
nouncing the revolution, one answered:
"Have fulfilled duty before fatherland and
emperor" the other, Commission accom-
plished."
II would appear that the gentlemen knew
what was coming. and had their plans mapped
out. 40 doubt many revolutions fail because
their promoters have not been considerate
enough 10 apprise important citizens in ad.
vance. In this instance, the formalities had
been gone through with, no one was sur
prised who msttered and no one hurt in
feelings. Success was assured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Unfair to the Rattlesnakc
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: There is no modus vivendi with a
rattlesnake." Yes, heartily. And why not
add that rattlesnake has better manners
than the Germans of this period2
Permit me to express my high appreciation
OF your editorial of this date. II is delight
full TO know that your great newspaper has
taken the position throughout this wicked
war that to my mind is unassailable.
The Tribune was familiar sight in my
fathers house Gin the Middle Vest fifty
years ago, and it will be in mine while live.
Please accept my thanks for the great SER
vice you have done for one family and for
our beloved country +. W. G..
New York, March %, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Push, Don t Stand
A National Campaign Demanded to
Awaken the Sleepers

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Faced as we are with the immediate
threat Of a war with a first class power we
find ourselves open to invasion; indeed. to
conquest. With the Turks crumpled up in
Asia Minor, with superior forces threatening
her on the, east and on the west with the
example Of the Russian revolution reinforc-
ing her internal foe. hunger. what more nat
ural than that Germany should make such
peace as she can with the Allies and seek
her world power here, conquering and an
neXing first our country. then Mexico. and
then South America? What more natural
than thai she should leave her present line.
where she meets overwhelming resistance.
and seek the lines of low resistance which
the unpreparedness of both North and South
America offers?
Our great need is to overcome our moral
unpreparedness, the unwllingness of our
people to face what is close before US, like
that of England in 1914. But England would
have been forearmed had her leaders com
bined to carry on. in 1924 that wonderful
campaign of education and arousing which
later proved so effective. Learning from her
error, let US not wait, but start our cam
paign now. Our various patriotic societies.
the American Rights League. the National
Security League, the Navy League, and 9TH
ers, should unite to send speakers and cine
mas by scores, and booklets and leaflets by
millions. all over our land. Our people are
not dead. hut sleeping. They need only TO be
awakened, but this awakening can be brought
about soon enough 10 save US only by means
of vigorous campaign begun at once in
every state. Were this planned the funds
poaded could he had eadily
HENRY MARION HOWE.
Bedford Hills. n " March %, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Where Young Men Can Drill

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Can you or any reader tell about a
dozen young Americans Of any place where
we can receive military training in the even
ings? Business takes up our days, and we
arc unable to join The National Guard at this
time, owing to the business policies of our
firms. MI.
New York, March 90, 1917.
Apply to DR.. Frederick b. Robinson.
Director of the Evening Session, College of
the City Of New York.-ED.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Thousands of German-Americans no
longer have voice in the press; good many
enjoy the independence Of your paper, whlch
comes 10 this Office.
submit. at their request. an article which
reaches the core of the European struggle
the real cause. regardless Of the part our
own country may play. Consequently, have
made no statement that is likely 10 rankle
or offend Although it reflects our own per-
sonal feelings. 1t is free from anlmus ana
built upon such facts of history as bear the
stamp of truth and nothing but the truth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
By the Million

To the Editor Of The Tribune,
Sir: The editorial "The Barbarisns" in
to-day's Tribute ought to be printed by the
million copies and distributed By individuals
and patriotic organizations all over these
United States. A. +. CHENOWETH.
New York, March 20, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26

ment to reduce the high cost of living by
tilling back yards and vacant lots. Some
of these are to be run by women as modei
vegetable gardens. Other communities
might well follow the example.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-08
TRAVELETTE


Pensacola.
Pensacola is one of the busiest lit
tie cities of the nation today. As a
minor naval base and a naval aviation
station, the war has linked it up with
the activities of the whole country. \
year ago its military preparations and
it's flying practice, while interesting,
were exotic in American life. Pensa-
cola has undergone less change OF
spirit since war was declared than any
other American city. There has only
been an increase of activity Also,
Pensacola now has way of saying II
told you So" Pensacola has believed
in the coming OF war for very long
time.
been the chief attraction of the city
to sightseers, for the submarine work
done at Pensacola is necessarily in
conspicuous, and the navy yard was
strictly guarded for a long time past
But there is no hiding the flight of the
big sea planes. They glide and dart
thru the hot Florida air like hasten
ing buzzards, and the rafting purr of
the engines overhead is too common to
make the natives raise their heads.
Some very good work has been done at
the Pensacola aeronautic station; in
view of the small number of men and
machines available. the achieve
ments compare we'll with those of any
European nation.
Pensacola has little of the tradi
tional southern atmosphere. Army
and navy circles lend its social life a
cosmopolitan air. outside of that, it
is more like a small northern port
than a southern town, always except
ing the numerous negroes The main
street is crowded of evenings. with Of
ficers, soldiers. sailors, merchant sea
men from far lands Ever since war
was declared, Pensacola has worn a
new air of importance and gertrude.
Her long term of probation and pre-
paration has been justified.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-08
GOVERNMENT MoNoPoLY.

Postmaster General Burleson, in his
annual report, renews his recommen-
dation that congress seriously con-
slider the question of declaring gov
eminent monopoly over all utilities for
the transmission of intelligence, and
that. steps be taken as soon as pos
sible to make these utilities part OF
the postal establishment. The prin-
cfpal of government ownership and
control Of the telegraph and tele-
phones, he says, is not only sound but
practical and finds its greatest
strength in the constitution.
That these utilities should be made
a part of the postal establishment has
been the opinion of previous post
masters general of the United States,
who have held that the welfare of the
nation will be largely contributed to
by the fullest utilization of these
services by the people. This result, it
is held. can be accomplished only
when they are made part of the
postal service and operated solely with
a view TO serving the public and not
of making a profit.
Recent developments, says Mr..
Burleson. have made it all the more
imperative that government owner
ship of the telegraphs and telephones
should no longer be delayed, and &C
ton by congress in this matter is again
urgently recommended"
1t would be interesting to know
what recent developments the post
master general had in mind. If he
contemplated a government censor
ship over these means Of communica-
ton, such as it was attempted to in
flict On the newspapers. the plan is
not likely to meet with general
favor.
That government ownership and
operation of telegraph and telephone
lines has long been desired by a large
part of the population of the United
States cannot be denied. Enormous
profits from the operation of these
public utilities have been flowing into
the pockets of their owners, and they
have not been subjected to the limi-
tations and control which have been
extended to the railroads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-08

cookv that an angry ring at the door
proclaimed the fact that the younS
woman was in search of him. more
over she was not alone Ihe iatheA'
white with anxiety, stepped In flrst-
.'Where-i he began. Then, seeing
Tommy. he Rugged the child and
turned to Mariana with eager, anxious
questions.
He isn't hurt much" she assured
him. only he was frightened ana
there seemed to be no one near
Where were you. Theresa p ne
asked sharply, turning TO the rosy
blonde.
"I-why was just over by the gate
talking to felia. u
That will do for you, then. l hired
you to look after Tommy. If you
can't do it better than that you may
CO."
"AlI right, I'll go then" she retort-
ed pertly. And Miss Mariana's door
slammed after her, leaving a strange
quiet behind it.
The young man sat looking at her
with wistful eyes. that made Miss
Mariana drop her own, and warm
blush filled her cheeks. He was
speaking - something about being
very grateful to her for looking after
the child. something about being very
| lonely. and having no one to care for
Tommy. Whatever ii was he said, IL
sent strange thrills of ecstasy thru
looked so young and eager one would
scarcely have known her.
Bring him here again." she was
| saying. I'D love to take care of
Tommy sometimes. I've nothing else
to do. and love children. Bring him
when ever you like; but please don't
| leave him to any such nursemaids
again. I'd so much rather you'd
bring him here"
IT will. then" he agreed, 'if you
really mean it. And 1 wonder-could
1 come again some time, too?"
"Oh. yes" she nodded lightly. "Of
| course. Only 1 don't believe 1 know
your name"
Henry Moore. And you are Miss
| Winn, 1 know. 1 will come again."
He said this as if he meant it. And
| Miss Mariana knew that he meant it.
She went about her work singing after
they were gone. For deep in her
heart she knew.-(Copyright 1917. by
the Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-08
DINNER ST CRIES

Willie Collier tells a story concern
ing a young actress friend of his who
is fast coming to the front-a story
which has a moral attached for am
bilious stage aspirants.
1t appears that the young lady in
question, becoming stage-struck, de-
voted almost a whole year to Pulling
wires and using all possible influence
in order to gain an interview with a
certain theatrical manager.
At last her hopes were realized;
she got her appointment, and she was
finally ushered into the managers
private office. He received her most
cordially and offered her a chair.
Thank you" she said gratefully,
Il think 1 will sit down. I've been
just ten months getting here and I'm
a bit tired"
And the manager, who is really a
great man with a keen sense of hu-
NOR, promptly engaged her.
Nothing appeals to the soldiers
sense of humor as strongly as the
physical eccentricities of his COM
rades- A tall. lean recruit had just
Joined up in England. A sergeant
and lieutenant were discussing him.
Els thin as a ramrod and e don't
even look strong enough to 'elp in
the store,'' complained the sergeant
He'll do to clean the rifles" an
swered the lieutenant
And oo's a-goin' to pull i'm
through" walled the sergeant in a
defiant manner.