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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Edison Finds Fountain of Youth
In Banana, Says Gen. Reyes
Former President of Colombia Here for Treaty Money
Tells How Wizard Discovered Cure-All
in Tropic Fruit

the blood, phosphorus Tor the brain,
and, what is more important, an eff
Gent and mild laxative for the
stomach.
These three qualities have been
found in the banana, especially in the
one called 'Pacifico,' which grows in
Colombia, and the one called DE La
lsla,' which grows in Lima.
Every morning. two hours before
rising, eat one or two very ripe banan-
as-the peel must be black-and mas
ticate them very carefully. Immediate
ly afterwsrd drink one large glass OF
very cold water. For two hours after
yard lie in bed, which facilitates the
cleansing OF the stomach and the as
similation of the phosphorus and nu-
tritive substances
On Banana Diet Two Years
81 have not failed one day in the
last two wears to follow this beneficial
regime" said General Reyes. land it
has given me back my health. Numer-
Gus friends in Patagonia, Chile, Ecua-
dor Peru. Panama and other countries
where / travelled and 10 whom ! gave
this great remedy have affirmed its ef-
hcacy.
Unfortunately, ~ IS olfncuIt 70
change ones habits, and out Of perhaps
ono hundred individuals there will be
hut two who possess the energy TO fol-
low il. The treatment relieves or
cures dyspepSo, heartburn, disorders
~ the liver and kidneys, and even ODE
.itv For children IL is excellent also
Sor weak and ansmic persons. ] give
mis- great cure TO the world, that
everybody may profit By the wise adj
vice OF Mr. Edison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
MANN CANDIDACY
WORRIESLEADERS
Republicans Who Prom
ised Speakership Sup
port Are FESTIVE
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington. Feb. 1S.-The candidacy
Of James +. Mann, Of Illinois, present
minority leader of the House of Rep
resentatives, for the Spcakership OF the
next House Of Representatives, is Civ
ing Republican leaders here much con-
Germ.
Mr.. Mann's record since the begin
ming Of the although he denies he
is anything but a pro-American-has
been such as 10 cmbarrass the party.
Even before the war he committed many
acts which brought down much criti-
cism on the Republican party.
A year ago. during the furorc over
the McLemore resolution ordering
Americans off belligcrent passengers
ships, the gentleman from Illinois was
prominent in the group which voted for
that policy.
Since the break in diplomatic rela-
tons with Germany Mr.. Mann's
speeches on the floor and in private
have been of character to give his
enemies ammunition. The substantial
element of the Republican party in the
House which, for want of a better lead
err. has determined to stand behind Mr..
Mann is showing signs Of restiveness'
They frankly do not like his attitude.
Leading Senators have expressed
themselves with vigor when asked If
Mr.. Mann was to be allowed to go on
speaking for the Republican party.
In the event of an extra session,
which is not at all improbable, espe-
cially If events call for an actual dec
81 Df
ling the House will become important.
The organization effected at the extra
session will stand for the life of the
Siyty-ffth Congress. According TO
present Republican plans. they will be
able TO organize the House, electing a
Speaker and controlling the most I'M
portant committees.
True party lines appear 10 lie evenly
2l5 votes to the Democrats, 2l5 to the
Republicans and 5 independents. But
good politicians here are of the opin-
ion that the Republicans have the best
chance OF controlling. The conserva-
tive element of the Republicans in the
House is now in control. a caucus au-
,horized the appointment of commit
tee ca organization, with twenty-seven
members. There are few radicals on IT.
The control is entirely with the men
who have decided TO appoint Mr.. Mann
Speaker. because they do not see any
body else.
The New York State delegation was
caucussed several weeks ago and de-
termined to stand behind Mann through
thick and thin. That WAS before he
began his pro-German utterances and
before he seized the occasion Of an
international crisis to weaken the Pres
ident's position by placing a pscifst
amendment into the naval bill. Now
it would take very little pressure from
the home folks TO make the New York
Republicans break from Mr.. Mann.
If the Illinois Representative is
made Speaker the Republican party
will Law I'D for itself much trouble in
succeeding campaigns. Republicans
here have been astounded at the edl-
torial opinion opposing Mr.. Mann.
Mr. Mann is popular in Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19

The banana received a tribute yes
terday from a great man.
General Rafael Reyes, former Presl-
dent Of Colombia, now here TO and IN
obtaining the approval at Washington
Of the treaty which is 20 give Colombia
s25. 600 900 for the loss Of Panama, at
tributes his present fine physical con-
dition at sixty-fve years 10 the banana.
A. the same time, he paid his compli-
ments 20 Thomas A. Edison, who il was
that gave 20 the Colombian statesman
the secret OF health and longevity,
which General Reyes said he is anX-
ious to give 10 the world.
True n ia that General Reyes today
looks in better health and more vgor-
Gus than he did when he was here two
cara ago. And when this was men.
;ioned 20 him, he enthusiastically told
~ the valuable information given hlm
by Air. Edison. Il was something Cen
Syai Reeves did not know, although he
comes from great banana producing
country.
Three Great Properties Of Banana
0Gensral.' said Mr.. Edison, in giving
I'll, simple health formula, the storn-
~ h iike the boiler Of steam en-
an. n must he kept clean 10 WORK
s.t.h REGULARITY. Chemical analyses
go been made Of all the fruits and
ns,sbie. Of the temperate and tropic
as IN search for one which should
I've @5gs strength TO vital cells by contain
20 the three elements essential there.
.ns nourisbIng food and tonic TO purify
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
What Is Going On To-day

Free admission 20 tbs American Museum Of Natural
History. Van cortisndt PARK Mw"n ard the
Msesins Of b. Miner. Club Of N'- rort. waldorf.
LsotiTe 81 Nh. John Alexander % Woman in
fionai ci,te fedGsasn, cosmoooi;sn Club, i55
Leci i By ieoa Il vincrnt On Kinss Of the Pupi.
IN Colonial DAYS" lecture hail. Academy "
Music s ,S , ?. N p,.,o,.,,
location Of the Fire Department. waidof- Astoria.
Adde'S ~ Herbert C Hoover at the 6innss Of the
American Institute Of Mining Enanees. 60 West
Tnirty- ninth first. D. m.
Professor Ead Bans ard Frederick n; syks,
t Ms' c isa q q@eS as celsa +. based Too
pal-Hent Of Political science and Sociology o. the
Brooklyn institute Of Ara and scisncss, Academy
9as; r g,SSdy Ry saS N Bombay Ipd. On
india ard the War before the British so.eies
q Neg Yort. Asohsn Hal. Fsth Avenue And
Amsrles" At TIE public meeting Of The Political
Fgualhy Asocisiion. Headquarters. u East Fory-
Review by Bhy,dlsi General George r. Dyer. Of "a
~ s'j FS ,.e sa s, LIB sroosu iG 10 '''
PUBLIC LECTURES or TIE BOARD or Epy-
CATION. SIS P. ".
MANHATTAN
fe Ws,hlnT,oa frviEs Hish school. living Place.
sfy,e.nth aid ssyeitec1th streets
'Asrn.fh" Professor Louis " WlHtrscn, Fuone
s.hnol g. fIudsca and Grove Stycets
Beacon: The Revolt Against Naisralisn." WILL
ian i. DuTslt. pCoic School %. lssh Street. and
Ire r. Era q iDpIicstoa. Dr: Robert " NciAuss.
III. Public School 50. rs last Fif,y-ss'enth
"ry,e Cssolc,e As,oncbie: Par H." w. wsilses
Ke. Pub!s School 81. Hester. Esssx and Norfolk
Streets.
P"s,ic sIfooi les seS West iesth street
Nyx yosk Pu6l,e Lbrar. ia East Ntesy-sitts
street
"AtiTscivs Assnilns. unecualied Uruguay and
Pro,inrial Pa aygAy." Dr. George van u:
wslsr Pilgrim Hall. Fif,J.silth Street ana
"fy5ss.n with nnco,n." Or. william wals.
Rsre o.. co.um3s's Hal. s4S West rsenv-Hh
Str--f 49,,
..lI Nsooms al Il Benesssrs Ppbblec'' On Itshsnl,
d.. r. Acuaro- DcodaI fub'ic school icz. iiSm
Street east 81 Second Avenue.
TIE BRONX
IN, w0ds,s Il Kyp,,' Or. Putnam Csay T.
o. =. Mcrs Bish School. issth s'Tt~ and NM
"RsS.rS Braxnins." DR. J. ~ Rsndsu Pusi.
school IS. i.e,h stree. htveen BAnondse sHi
.,Psync.is.s Mo. Ilin.n s. Fi.Aa PuSue school
80 Boan, and WISE Avenues. north q ITO
Nvsx
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Working Women
Suffrage Pickets
At White House
President Bows to Bearers. of
Wage Garner Banners
on Holiday
From The rribun. Bureau

Washington, Feb. l8.-Sunday pick
citing was stared at the White House
gates to-day. A number OF working
women who could not afford to take
time off from their jobs during the
week marched 10 the White House
gates as suffrage sentinels. They
came from the factories, mills and
stores of New York, Philadelphia and
Wilmington.
The wage-earning pickets contented
themselves with a silent appeal at the
White House gates. Thew stood there
from 3 o'clock in the afternoon until
;, when the President returned from
a motor trip with Mrs. Wilson.
The President smiled cordially and
raised his hat as he passed the ranks
OF the working women. each OF whom
carried banner inscribed wage
Garner"
Miss Minnie Shosp, member OF the
Waist Makers Union, Of Philadelphia,
was one of the pickets.
"We want the President to give US
the same help and cooperation that he
gives 20 the uage-earning man with
Inc vote" she said. while We are
compelled 10 earn our living we want
ne protection of the ballot"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Plea for Personal Liberty in
Expression of Dramatic
Likes and Dislikes
By HAYWOOD BROUN

The man in the fat downstairs says
that he doesn't know what we're COM
ing to. The fellow across the hall
agrees with him, and We believe both.
Personal liberty is our slogan. Il
seems that on one day OF the week the
portcullis of every cafe IS down. The
sober citizen who wants his beer and
light wines must make the weary jour
ney round the moat to the side door.
He may even find it necessary TO zap
three times and give the password. II
is also established that enormous diff
culties have been put in the way OF the
person who would lose his money on
the horse races.
We sympathize with the man in the
fat downstairs and the fellow across
the hall, but the personal liberty for
which we ycarn Is still third variety.
We long for the right to like or dis
like a play without discriminating or
degrading ourselves. For instance, one
Of the theatrical ads says: zones en-
joyment Of this play is governed en-
tirely By whether one has rich red
blood in ones veins or the animation
Of a fish" In the old days it was
possible TO be bored and escape with
out having sspersions cast upon your
hemogloDin.
Again, We learn from one Of the
younger critics: "lf you do not laugh
often and loudly at Johnny Get Your
Gun you have curious sense of
humor, and if you are not completely
won by Louis Bennison as Johnny
well, you simply are not human
The article was called to our atten-
tion by a lucky chance, for II We had
not seen it we would have hazarded
the opinion that Johnny Get Your
Gun" was distressingly parochial
comedy OF bad manners, and that Louis
Bennison had not one natural touch to
lift a characterization out of the real I'm
Of the merely theatrical. Since the
facts have been set down dogmatically
there is nothing left for us TO do but
attempt TO save what we can OF our
humanity and sense OF humor by going
back to the theatre and chuckling
loudly when the hero tells an old lady
10 "shut up by screaming with merri-
ment when mention is made Of "yode-
ling SOUP and by thrilling TO the
heroine's tribute that though her lover
may be rough and rude he is "a man."
On the other hand, although we en-
joyed Magic" enormously, we are as
sured by another critic that whatever
favorable comment il received was due
wholly to the fetch Of its authors
name.
We dread being dogmatic about tho
drama. In no branch Of literature have
contemporary judgments been so fire.
quently overturned. There was an age
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Clergymen Praise
Peace, but Call on
u. S. to Make Ready
Patriotic Prayers Are Said at
Request of Federal Church
Council

Patriotism was the underlying theme
of many sermons yesterday, and the
churches throughout New York City
generally observed the request of the
Federal Council of Churches of Christ
in America that special prayer be
said for the President of the United
States in the present crisis.
A plea for greater Christian spirit
toward the Germans who have cast
their lot with this country WAS made
from the pulpit Of the Brick Church,
Fifth Avenue and Thirty-seventh
Strea. BY the Rev. DR.. William Pierson
Merrill. lie referred to the loyalty Of
German Americans to this country and
said that their love for the native land
was only natural.
1--WE do not want our country 20 be
aggressive, but firm he said. I'VE
should make ready at every point and,
having done all, stand. Preparedness
ia word that has been much kicked
about. To some people, like charity, 1t
covers a multitude OF sins. AS Ameri-
cans expect German-Americans TO be
for America first, so do Christians eX-
nee. Americans TO be Christian first. "
Speaking in the Church of the Divine
Paternity, at Seventy-sixth Street and
Central Park West, which was draped
with American flags, the Rev. Frank
Oliver Hall said 10 members Of the
Empire State Society OF the Sons Of
the American Revolution: NO man IS
a coward who tries to avoid fight. and
if we must fight let us do so without
hatred And if We must hate let US
hate the get-rich-quick people who
want 10 make money out Of war;
That Germany may be moved TO JUS
tice if the right method is pursued
was the opinion expressed by the Rev.
Or. Christian F. Reisner in Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church, in West
10th Street.
But il we are to see peace ne SAID,
eve will only see it as fact and as
a permanent thing by helping 20 bring
about the fair treatment OF all men in
this land and in all lands
The Rev. DR.. F. l.. Anderson, pro-
fessor in the Newton Seminary, at
Newton, Mass. who recently returned
from years visit to Japan, told the
members of the Madison Avenue BGp-
tiet Church that Japan does not want
war with the United States any more
than this country desires II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
AUTOS CRASH; CARS HALTED
Three Women and a Man Are Hurt in
Harlem Collision

'Crosstown cars IN f45.h Street were
lied IN for twenty-five minutes last
night By tire wreckass Of two auto
r:obiles which crashed at Sc. NienoIss
Avenue at 1880 o'clock.
Charles Isnwzzi, OF 32i East Twelfth
Street. driving his car south on st.
Nichoiss Avenue. hit car driven west
In i45th Street by Edward G. futile, OF
l27 Walton Avenue, The Bronx. Lucy
Ledwith. OF pol East Sixty-fourth
street. and Title Leahy, Of 20s East
Niaetieth Street, vino were IN lanwzzls
car. we're taken 70 the 81. Lawrence
Hospi.al suffering from bruises. An
other young woman and q man who
were passengers suffered slightsr in
iuries. The driver OF the other car is
q student at Amherst. tj,s son OF DR..
Edward futile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Woman, 100, Prefers
BlOWn-In Shack to
Warm Hospital Bed
With Brother, 9S. She Spurns Aid
Husband Says He Has Sent
Her Money Every Month

The biting winds from the northwest,
which brought the cold wave bowling
down upon New York a week ago. blew
the back out Of shanty which for five
years had served as a home for Mrs.
Catherine Goetz and her brother, Ignatz
Karisch, two aged refuses. on Fosters
Meadow Road, near Merrick Road,
Roseoale. Long Island.
Captain George Walden. of the ia
maica police station. went to the cabin
yesterday and found one whole side
open 10 the weather. There was no
food in the place, not even A crust Of
bread. and no water. Karisch was
struggling TO keep a fire alive in a
small stove with some twigs. Mrs.
Goetz lay on a cot. apparently weak
from hunger and suffering from the
cold.
81 guess I'd better send for ar am
bulance and have You taken TO a hospi-
tai" suggested the captain.
"I'll 20 10 no hospital, or any other
institution" Mrs. Goetz said an stay
right here. I'm 100 years old, and
guess Pm old enough to know what |
want"
That's right" interrupted Karisch.
"Kitty's hundred and I'm ninety
eight"
Moreover. I amt sick" exploded
Mrs. Goetz. Pm staying in bed mainly
&c keep warm, and. besides, it's my hus-
bands business TO look after me-"
After arguing in vain the captain
found the husband, Anthony Goetz
sixty-two years old. Goetz dragged out
q cigar box filled with receipts.
81 married her twentyzsiX years ago
when she had money" he said. 1--WE
lived together for year and then she
kicked me out. For the last twenty
five years I've sent her So a month. and
here's every single, solitary receipt for
the whole 300 months. | refuse to do
any more because she won't live with
me-"
Finding this avenue Of help closed,
the captain ordered food sent to the
shanty. He said that he would report
the case to the charities to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Y. W. H. A. to Seek Fund
New Dormitory Needed-l170 Girls on
Waiting List

Mrs. Israel Jntcrberg, president OF
the Young Women's Hebrew Associa-
ton, announced last night. At the an
nual dinner and meeting OF the organi-
cation held in its building on West
10th Street, that campaign must be
started soon 20 raise funds for new
dormtory. II now houses 1876 girls, she
said, and 1.i70 were on the waiting list.
She reported surplus in the treasury.
Other speakers were Mrs. James
Cushman, Miss Lillian d. Valid. Rabbi
Samuel Schulman, Mrs. Felix VI. War
burg, Justice Irving Lehman and Rabbi
II. r. Mendcs. Among those at the din
ner were Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob II. Schiff,
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix VI. Warburg, Pro-
fessor Richard Gottheil, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Wallstein. Rabbi and Mrs.
Moses Hyamson. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Moskowitz, Joseph l.. Buttenweis.r, Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel r. Hays 20. and Mrs.
Lee A. Frankel, Mr.. ord Mrs. Harry
Fischel and NJ. J. Su'zberger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
Meys of the Play World

which thought Dryden greater than
Shakespeare. II may be that "The
Harm oil Life" is an appealing comedy.
Perhaps Nance O'Neil is the greatest
Of American actresses. Possibly Rich
Man. Poor Man" was the most interest
ing play in town. Il is even eoneelv-
able that "The Hero Of Santa Maria
is searching study of life IN the Mid
die West. as the DRAINS League ouiie-
tin would have us believe. All these
are just opinions. We haven't DOUBT
that the persons who hold them are
entirely normal and frequently ration,
al After all, Whistler spoke sounc
sense, even though he intended IRONY
when he advised critic 10 abandon
good md bad" and stick 10 u Ike
and II dislike"
We have never beaten the drum very
hard for "The Harp Of Life" but IL
one respect at any rate its success de-
lights US. Hartley Manners and Lao
rette Taylor have proved that a popu-
lar star need not have a carefully pre-
pared entrance 20 make her play hit
This "in the order OF their appear
ance" business is a wretched habit.
PLAYWRIGHT ought 20 be able TO identity
his characters in the minds OF the at
dence without such aid. sometimes
we wonder whether the programme
makers do not burden the author with
unnecessary help. We have In nina
"A Private Account" the little two
character play on the Washington
Square bill. The programme sets
forth: Edward Trielle, Jose Ruben;
Valentine. Margaret Mower. But above
the names Of the actor and the actress,
it takes pains to explain, I'm the order
Of their appearance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
TWO SYMPHONY CONCERTS
Damrosch Organization at Aeolian and
Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall


Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall
In the music world yesterday both
the symphony orchestras gave concerts
and there was one piano recital. ~
Aeolian Hall the Symphony Society re-
peated its programme of Fridsy-the
Brahms Tragic Overture, the Schu-
mann eyphony, No. !, Saint-Ssenss
symphonic poem, "Le Rouet dom
phale," the Mozart D minor piano con-
certo and the Weber Concertstuck for
piano and orchestra, the two latter
numbers being played by Ossip Gabril-
owitsch. MIR. Damrosch gave very
refined and sympathetic reading Of the
symphony, q work well suited 10 the
intimate nature of the auditorium.
Carnegie Hall held large audience
at the regular Sunday afternoon cor
cert of the Philharmonic. The pro-
cramme consisted of the overture TO
lie Nozze di Figaro Schubert's "Uh-
finished Symphony" Strauss death
and TRANSPORTATION" Eekert's cello
concerto, with Leo Schulz rs solo
artist; the Weber-W eingartner Invita-
ton to the Dance" TschaikowsEys
Andante Cantabile and Malsguena
from Moskowski's "Boabil."
The only recital OF the afternoon
was given by Darlington Branch. a
young pianist, who was making his
New York debut at the Comedy Thea
tire. He proved 70 be an artist who
has talent enough 10 make his way
His playing OF the Mozart A Major
Sonata was not as successful as his
Chopin group, but despite an evident
immaturity Of feeling he possesses a
we'll rounded technique, taste and a
sense for the peculiar qualities Of his
instrument. He is distinctly q pianist
deserving of attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
He Takes the Money
Cardinal Attends a Benefit

Cardinal Farley sponsored and at
tended a benefit performances at the
Hippodrome last night for the New
York poor. and also made a brief
speech from the stage. Douglas Fair
banks was master of ceremonies, and
the performers included Laurette Tay-
lor. Clifton Crawford, Hattie Williams.
Elsie Janis and Van and Schenck.
Many distinguished Catholics attended,
and moro than $1,000 was realized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
PICKS MGR. KEAN'S SUCCESSOR
Cardinal Farley Names Father Curry
for Holy Name Post

The Rev. James B. Curry, for the
last sixteen years rector of st.
Jamess Catholic Church. in James
Street. has been named by Cardinal
Farley to succeed the late Monsignor
John j. Kean as rector of the Holy
Name Parish, at Amsterdam Avenue
and Ninety-siSth Street, one Of the
largest in the city. An examination
has been called by Cardinal Farley
for March to ascertain who is TO
succeed Father Curry at st. James's.
Any priest who has been ten years in
the diocese and three years the sue
cessful administrator of a parish may
apply for the place.
Father Curry, who began as an
altar boz in st. Stephens Parish, in
East Twenty eighth Street, was edu-
Gated at St. Francis Xavier College
and the American College in Rome.
He was ordained in the historic st.
John Lsteran Church in Rome in
1882
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-19
BALLET GIRLS TO GET BIBLES
Books Will BE Distributed at Stage
Door Of "The Wanderer"

The Bible is about to invade the
back stage region. A start will De
made to-day, when 240 Bibles VIII be
delivered st the stage door of the Man
haitian Opera House, where "The Wan
drerer."a Biblical play, is being shown.
A Bible will be given to each member
of the company, including the ballet
girls. In fact, it was the presence OF
the ballet girl3 which led the Rev. DR.:
George William Carter, secretary OF
the New York Bible Society, to under
take the distribution of the books. The
girls do not go upon the stage until
the second act, and it is the Rev; Dr.
Cartcr's idea that they shall spend the
waiting hour in perusal of their Bibles;
at IS my belief that Bible should
be placed in the dressing rooms OF
every theatre in New York." declared
DR.. Carter. 81 have already placed
thousands of Bibles in countless hotels,
clubs and reading rooms, but we have
neglected the theatrical profession"