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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-08

1t might be surmised that it was
in the conservative South, in Louis
vile, Kentucky, that some park COM
missioners refused to let one Helen
Ludwig, aged eighteen, play first
base on team of the City Amateur
League. Here in the North we have
not any first-base women that we
can recall, but it is not because of
prejudice against them. The fact
that the Incompatible Ruth is, de-
spite his name, man and not
woman is due not to social dogma
but to. more fundamental questions
of physique. Baseball is not
woman's game, apparently. Be the
cause what it may, that sloping
shoulder blade or what, the girl of
the family seldom shines at base
ball. Almost every vacant lot has
it's one or two girls who can play by
the grace Of the gods who build
them. They are, like Helen Lud-
wig, Of Louisville, the rare excep-
ton.
All Of which is far from true of
other sports and the general run of
girls activities. The old-fashioned
tomboy has pretty we'll vanished as
type, for the simple reason that no
girl is rated as boyish merely be-
cause she is husky playmate with
a weakness for what were once boys
sports. Swimming, basketball, BIZ
cycling, tennis belong quite as much
to girls as to boys nowadays.
Ones daughter is quite as apt to be
at the top of the cherry tree as
ones son.
These triumphant tonboys are
not the equals Of their brothers in
their games. Mostly they still play
them by themselves. That much
dreaded and long heralded confusion
OF the sexes seems still several
aeons distant, judging by the scenes
upon any tennis court, for example.
All that has happened is that the
old rules which held one-half the
human race to croquet and archery
and tatting have been abolished.
The restraints of custom-which
were somehow supposed to aid in
maintaining the haremlike mystery
about women-have vanished. But
the Unborn restraints of nature re-
main. The triumphant tomboy, in
short, is still every inch girl.
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advanced to one or another stage Of
the school curriculum. The group
ings are cross-sections, az It were
of the grade groupings; the poten-.
tialities Of each child are deter
mined largely by means Of the re-
pvised Binet tests, when he first en-
tiers, whether he be a six-year-old
or 4 child assignable to one of the
upper grades. He is then put in a
classroom whose children are like
him and each other not only as re-
CARDS their progress on the path Of
learning but also as regards their
inherent abilities and the gait at
which they are likely to advance.
Instruction can be made to fit the
needs Of individual children to an
extent impossible in the ordinary
conglomerate classroom. No as
signment is an irrevocable act.
Shiftings occur. But in general a
child's intelligent quotient' the
ratio between his mental develop
ment and the mental development Of
the average child Of the same age
remains approximately constant
from year to year.
In a small school this double system
of grading would divide the school
population into minute groups, and
would therefore be impracticable.
But New York schools are so
large that there are always in any
case large classes, and a rational as
sortment of scholars is just as easy
(if you know how to make it) as
haphazard one. Above all, there is
every reason why exceptionally
promising children should be pro-.
vided with specially enriched cur
riculum, such as they enjoy in the
German classes" at School GA.
The Public Education Association,
which has financed the present ex-
pertinent, should be assisted in devel-
oping it, and parents should bestir
themselves to see that similar I'M
dertakings are started elsewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-08
We Were Absent

Dramatic was the Interchange be-
tween Lloyd George, the British
Prime Minister, and Fehrenbach, the
German Chancellor, at the opening
session Of the Spa conference.
On the one side was a man who
in pre-war days almost went out Of
public life because he was opposed
to war in which his country was
engaged. A genuine pacifist was
and is the British Prime Minister,
and in the present instance, by in
sisting on the disarmament of Ger
many, he fought for future peace
and for disarmament everywhere.
On the other side was Fehrenbach,
who when his country engaged in an
unjust war was a willing and sub
servient tool Of the Prussian military
machine. And this Fehrenbach APP
peared at Spa as pacifist and was
impudent enough to insinuate that
those who opposed his demands were
not of the true pacifist faith. He
sought in a truculent fashion to get
permission to keep the German army
at double it's legal size, something
now admitted, though long denied.
Tears streamed down his face, face
that once had glowed with syco-
phantic admiration as the Kaiser rode
by, as the Chancellor told of new
and gentle Germany which had no
thought Of revenge in her tender
heart, but only good will. No wonder
the word "pacifist" is still in bad
odor, and no wonder only the semi
insane dare trust Germany.
The answer Of the Allied premiers
was as it should have been-instant
refusal even to consider this knife
thrust at future peace.
We were not present to join in
the ultimatum, for President Wilson
would not have it so. He is still of
the opinion, SO far as any one knows,
that Germany should not be excep-
tionally treated. His friends still
circulate the idea, destructive Of
future peace and sure preventive
of general disarmament, that Ger
many should no longer be kept bound
and tied. So the burden of keeping
the peace, keeping It for us as we'll
as themselves, rests on Great Britain
and France. We have no alliance
with them.
The President cares so little about
the treaty Of alliance with France
and Great Britain, which he golemnly
promised to do all in his power to
have ratified, that he did not have
Carter Glass mention it in the plat
form taken to San Francisco.
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Public School Ga

One of the most interesting of
recent educational experiments is
the careful and scientific grading of
children, carried on for the last three
years at Public School 81, described
in recent bulletin of the Public
Education Association.
The work Of testing and classify
ing the children has been conducted
BY Miss Elizabeth A. Irwin, an
experienced psychologist. The clas-
sifcation according to native intel
ligence does not, Of course, super
sede the regular system Of school
grading; child still belongs to one
or another grade according as ha has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-08

If Wood. Hoover and Knox Were
Announced as Prospective Members!

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Caspar Whitney's statements
printed in The Tribune this morning
as to the inadvisability of disgruntled
Republicans associating themselves
with third party echoes. 1 believe,
widespread sentiment. Without
doubt there are hundreds Of thousands
Of Republicans throughout the coun-
try who are pretty we'll Disguised at
the way the twill Of the people" was
put into effect at Chicago.
In the eyes of those who don't en-
thuse over the edicts of the Senate
Club Senator Harding faces an oppor-
tunity to make or to break himself so
far as concerns getting the votes of the
non-hard-boiled partisans. That he is
acceptable to the inner political CLIQUE
need not in itself divorce the sympathy
and support of the rest Of us who care
rather more for personal character
and attalnments than for things par
tisan. Indeed, Hardings own record is
clean enough, if not outstanding, and
all Republicans want to vote for him.
That widespread wish to support the
party and finish Democratic dementia
at Washington will be strengthened
vastly with all sorts and conditions
OF voters if the Republican candidate
would, for instance, at once announce
the personnel Of his Cabinet. The
promise of the appointment of Wood,
Hoover and Knox would win tremen-
dous confidence and support. Perhaps
that is impracticable, but, even 50, a
little such impracticability would be
vast deal more reassuring than any
continuance of the sort Of practical
politics" exercised at Chicago and San
Francisco. G. P. PUTNAM.
New York, July Z, 1920.
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fl4
should forthwith give 10 or is cents
10 the government Does he mean
that the farmer selling $4,000
bunch Of hogs should at once pay
$40 TO SIS to q Federal tax col
hector? or does he merely mean
that wholesalers who sell on q + per
cent margin should pay the same
percentage on their gross business
as retailers who make 20 per cent
on their gross business?
Should the suffrages Of his fellow
citizens call Governor Cox to the
White House he might well devote
some time before he moves in to
strengthening his knowledge Of tax
alton principles, As it is, he seems
innocent concerning them and makes
q sad exhibit Of craftsmanship.
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Soaking Business

Governor Cox in speech in Chi
cago in March said concerning Fed
eral taxation:
"A considerable factor In the high
cost Of living is the continuance Of
the excess profits tax. In establish
ing the selling price Of it's product
every business establishment sets
aside reasonable profit and then
adds to it the amount that must be
paid to the government. This is
done, in turn, by the manufacturer,
the jobber, the distributor and the
retailer, the inevitable result being
staggering cost to the consumer.
Approximately $4,000,000,000 will
be necessary to conduct the depart
ments OF government and to meet
sinking fund and interest charges.
Almost half Of this could be derived
by applying a tax Of from i to IL
per cent on the volume Of business
done by any going concern.
'It would be simple matter to
collect the tax; the taxpayer would
not be confused by it, and it would
be neither cause nor alibi for ex-
cesstve prices"
The reasoning is muddy. A par
ticular concern, il subject to COM
petitive conditions, is not able to fix
it's prices in the simple, offhand
manner described. 1t Is compelled
to meet other prices long before 1t
is able to ascertain what rate Of
profit it has earned. The excess
profits tax does not raise prices in
the way Governor Cox assumes.
The excess profits tax is objection
able because it discourages the ex-
ceptionally efficient, who are normal
~ the price cutters, A firm or com.
pany doing business finds it more to
its financial advantage to sell, say,
100000 articles on which 10 cents
apiece is made than to sell, 10000
articles and make rs cents apiece.
The highest rate Of return on CAPT
tai and she lowest selling price are
altogether compatible. Indeed, they
commonly go together.
How far Governor Cox would ap-
ply his general tax is not stated by
him. Does he mean that the worker
who sells his labcY for $40 ! dag
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prosperity of the American proletariat:
the tendency to snobbery.

prosperity of the American proletariat:
the tendency to snobbery.
Fed up on the highly colored and
distorted fads and fancies of the rich
by "yellow journalism" which thrives
on discomfort, the newly prosperous
proletarian celebrates his entry into
the realm of the mighty with ludi-
crous attempt to attract undue atten-
ton to himself and his. "Only the
wealthy and affluent ride in Pullmans
and eat in Diners" his evening and
Sunday papers teach him; thus, he rea-
sons, to be seen there is ipso facto a
sign of his wealth and affluence. The
journalism which is supposed to in
fuence and keep him disconnected sue
ceeds only in making him admire the
rich it would have him hate; his in
tense and one desire is to be rich and
do as he is taught the rich do; and
imitation is the sincerest form of fiat
terry.
Let the once lowly laborer and his
family have their Ford; let him send
his children away in "luxury" But let
him see that he can get more joy out
of life and save more by being just
natural; that the real aristocrat is of
the aristocracy of Nature; and let him
take 1t from mel know and have
served half of the men of wealth and
achievement Of this and the last gen
erationNonly one is snob.
RIENZI B. LEMUS,
Boston, Mass, July 6, 1920.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-08
The Crime Wave Widespread

The Crime Wave Widespread
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: / have just read Mr.. John G.
Purdee's communication in The Tribune
Of the 2Sth on 1.-THE Crime Wave"
There has been similar crime wave
in south Mississippi, and ! have been
on the bench for thirty years, and dur
ing the first three months of this year
l have issued four times as many war
rants for felonies as I have during a
like period of thirty years past. There
has been decrease in petty crimes,
such as drunkenness and rowdyism, but
marked increase in crimes Of a Sc
rious nature, such as forgery, murder,
etc.
IT Mr.. Purdees theory is correct
that the Governor of New York is re-
sronsible for the crime wave, then this
crime wave should be confined to New
York State only, whereas, on the con-
trary, this wave of crime is sweeping
over all the land-nay, over all the
world.
If asked what is the cause of this
crime wave l must frankly answer that
] do not know; but, being student of
history, can unhesitatingly say that
these waves of crime appear from time
to time just as epidemics of black
death, cholera, yellow fever and Span
ish influenza. Black death, cholera
and yellow fever have been conquered
by men, science searching out the cause
of these epidemics and removing it.
Would it not be we'll for US to search
out the cause Of these epidemics Of
crime and by removing it leave nature
to do the rest?
CHARLES E. CHIDsEY.
Pascagoula, Miss, July 2, 1920.
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No curtailmcnt in The innigra-
ton movement is foreshadowed.
When ships are available and it is
as easy to come to America as to-
leave it, it is possible that the old
immigration figures will be equaled,
if not surpassed.
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Formidable

Will Do WOSC 1OOllSu IL Cuey 10 IlOt
frankly realize the forrnidableness
Of the Cox and Roosevelt ticket. If
they envelop themselves in a mood
of cocksureness it may we'll prove a
shroud to their hopes. Four years
ago in July Mr.. Hughes was certain
of success.
Governor Cox is seasoned politi-
clan, skilled in all the arts of the
craft. He knows when it pays to be
bold and when it pays to evade. He
will do all one man can to rub the
curse of wisconsin from his candi-
.dacy, and yet at the same time not
offend the Administration, which
has still some strength with Repub-
lican idealists. In Franklin D..
Roosevelt he has ticket colleague
{ who adds great strength, especially
in New York, where he is held in
just esteem as an independent DEM
ocrat of the best type.
80 The twelve states Of the Solid
South, excluding Maryland, West
Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri,
muster 1876 electoral votes. These
votes are Democratic on any plat
form CT none. Thus Governor Cox
needs but $50 from the border states
and from the North and the West.
The legislatures Of New York, New
Jersey, Massachusetts, and Rhode
Z Island have all passed 2.75 liquor
bills. Ohio went wet on referen-
dunn. 1t is easy to see how it is
hoped to get the needed 1870 electo-
raj votes.
Opportunity calls to Senator Har-
ding to come out Of his intrench-
ments and to take the aggressive. A
defensive campaign is dangerous.
Negation is not enough--the mis-
deeds of the Administration are not
enough basis for the campaign.
What does he propose to do to
satisfy the progressives and indie
pendents, who are not now wholly
satisfied? The worst friends of the
Republican candidate are those who
seek to surround him with an atmos-
5phere of "stand- patism."
3 What does he propose with respect
to the treaty and the League Of Ma
tions? His platform properly avoids
making particular attitude toward
the treaty test Of party fealty.
But the way is open for him to en-
phasize his own opinions. Will he
actively seek to achieve ratification
1 with reservations Of the Lodge kind?
AS Senator Mr.. Harding voted for
: ratification with the Lodge reserva-
tions. Will he throw the legitimate
influence Of the White House in their
direction If he is elected?
Would he give the Volstead act
an adequate trial, or would he null
lily the Eighteenth Amendment, as
the Fourteenth has been nullihed by
action and non-action Of Congress?
Will he maneuver not to offend the
wet vote, as four years ago Mr..
Hughes was fatally persuaded to be
polite to the pro- Germans?
n No political Organization fights
well except when 1t is affirmative.
This is particularly true Of the Re-
publican organization. It is we'll to
advertise q purpose to turn the In
ccmpetents out. But after they are
I turned out, what then? Is it che
plan to carry on or is It merely to
stand still?
Y The Republican rank and file turn
10 Senator Harding with longing
Tor him to reveal the stuff of def
mite leadership. Probably no speech
u acceptance will be as widely read
.zand be as potent touching the No.
yeznber result as the one Senator
Harding is soon to make.
!
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Calligraphers who want practice
might try making out checks to the
order of the New York State Associa-
ton of the United Association of Jour
neymen Plumbers, Gas Filters, Steam
Filters and Steam Filters Helpers of
the United States and Canada.
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The Republican Makeup Man
[From the Hartford Times1

IFrom the HARTFORD Times
State Central Committeeman Charles J.
Dillon said Governor Cox is the strongest
nomination the party could make. He will
sweep the country. Yes, sir, there's no
doubt about it,"
DR.. Branon said that death was caused
by fracture of the skull.
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y aGEaBBR OF TILE ASSOCIATED PRESS
he Associated Press Is exclusively entitled 70 the
fos republication Of al dispatches credited
70 IL not otherwise credited In tbs Dap4f. and
also ths local OF spontaneous wisin published
herein.
All rishts Of republication Of all other matter
herein also arc reserved
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To Maecc,nas. DespOndenf
Horace. Book III, Ode ~

"Cur me ruerslis erunSrsds tuss2"
Why with your sad forebodings pain me 20?
II were moi pleasing to the Gods, nor me.
That YOU, Mncenas. should be last 10 60.
Kind friend and bendactor. If it be
That you 50 dear, part Of my very soul,
| By death should be untimcly snatched away,
What can avail the rest, no longer whole;
Not very long shall ] survive that day.
No idle oath ! sweat, We 60, we go.
A comrades. you the leader, when the hour
Draws near 10 journey to the world below.
Chimera, breathing flame. shall no. have
power,
Nor hundrcd-handed Cyas, should he rise
Once more. to part us; such the will sublime
Of Justice, and the Fates' decree. If skies
Were unpropitious at my natal time,
If Libra or if Scorpio were maIign,
Or Capricorn that rules Hesperian waves,
The Fame star sways us both. and love
benign,
From Saturns evil power preserves and
saves.
Though the dread Parcos flap their gloomy,
wings.
Your coming pleased the people so tina,
thrice
The theater with their joyous greeting
rings;
It was that very day, that in nice,
The falling tree had surely laid me low,
t1ad it not been that Faunus. who defends.
Helps and protects all Mercury's good
friends.
Saved me from harm, and warded of IL.
blow.
Your votive gifts within the temple bring;
A humble lamb shall Be my offering.
N.
They" says Mr.. Frank Tannen-
baum, in the New Republic. referring
to the millionaire and the beggar, .see
the same MOVIES read the same
magazines, are thrilled by the same
daily occurrences" They see the same
movies, of course; but we doubt
whether they read the same magazines.
The millionaires whose condolences we
share tell US they never read anything
put newspapers; the beggars read
books, magazines and newspapers
that, perhaps, being one reason they
are beggars. Nor do we believe thew
are thrilled by the same. daily occur
rences, nor that two beggars are, nor
two millionaires.
Speaking of class distinctions, there
is growing category of Americans
who feel ashamed to wear non-silk
shirts.
AND THE PRooFRoom HoLLEREo "srErw
[Brom The Evening Mail1
little later. when preparing to leave for Man.
haitian In car with Mrs. McAdoo and Mr.. PrIoe
no ted the newspapermen:
win you say this for mo. I am externally urats.
fu' to my friends for their support7" no asked.
line query put by TESTING PLATE re-
mains unanswered. A Spa cable to the
World says "There were no introduce
lions or shaking of hands," and a
special cable to The Tribune saws "There
was no formality, although every one did
shake hands,"
Candidate Cox's Dayton copyreaders
might object to his redundant tele-
gram to Mr.. Franklin D. Roosevelt. in
which he was delighted that 1--WE are
associated together" :
The Republican Makeup Man
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A GRAVE IN ONTARIO

The solemn twilight Of the northern
day
Ger that far water drew its pagan
spell;
Somewhere white-throat sparrow
mourned, then fell
Asleep. Hard by, pious Recollet,
With locks grown grayer than his eowl
of gray,
A cross had reared-a symbol that
should tell
How here an Indian chieftain rested
we'll
Who in the Christians faith had
passed away.
1t may be that, arrayed in spotless
white,
That chieftain harps before a golden
throne
And chants psalm the endless ages
through.
1t may be so-yet still, think, despite
That cross, he stalks his quarry or
by lone
unfathomed lakes drives still his light
canoe. G. S. B.
Senator, Harding and Governor Cox
are newspapermen Of the kind wa feel
most sympathetic toward-they spend
practically no time in the office.
The Office seekers shibboleth next
November will be the old btomidiom,
"Well, used to be newspaperman
myself"
First lines, though not in juxtaposi-
ton, found by M. N. W. in "The Ok
ford Book of English Verse;:
Too solemn for day, too sweet for light
She was a phantom of delight
Sleep, sleep, beauty bright,
Strew on her roses, roses.
Hints to tourists who may be motor
ing: Keep away from Blowouts Idaho
Chicago Tribune.
And avoid Puncturetawney, Pa.
What with two newspapermen as
candidates, bitter struggle impends
in towns like Press, Miss; Typo, KY;
Ninepoints, Pa; and Printer, KY.
Not to say Agate. Colo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-08

What with two newspapermen as
candidates, a bitter struggle impends
in towns like Press, Miss; Typo, KY;
Ninepoints, Pa; and Printer, KY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-08

Hints to tourists who may be motor
ing: Keep away from Blowouts Idaho
Chicago Tribune.
And avoid Puncturetawney, Pa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-08

The query put by TESTING PLATE re-
mains unanswered. A Spa cable to the
World says "There were no introduc-
lions or shaking of hands," and a
special cable to The Tribune says "There
was no formality, although every one did
shake hands,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-08

Candidate Cox's Dayton copyreaders
might object to his redundant tele-
gram to Mr.. Franklin D. Roosevelt in
which he was delighted that 1--WE are
associated together" :
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-08

AND THE PRooFRoom HoLLEREp "srErg'
[Brom The Evening Mail1
't1'o later. when preparing to leave for Man.
haitian !" car With Mrs. McAdoo and Mr.. PrIce.
no ted the ncwspapermen:
"''' you say this for mo- ! am externally crate.
1u' 10 my friends for theIr support7" he asked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-08

The Office seekers shibboleth next
November will be the old bromidiom,
"Well, I used to be newspaperman
myself"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-08

Senator, Harding and Governor Cox
are newspapermen of the kind We feel
most sympathetic toward-they spend
practically no time in the office.