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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30
Soaking the Railroads

The railroads now waste, say the
organizations of railway employees
$1,276,5oo,o0O annually. Why pick
on US, they plead, and pay no atten-
ton to the big leak?
AS samples Of mismanagement, it
is pointed out that the average
freight car travels but twenty-five
miles day, and one-third of the
time is empty. Poor motive power,
obsolete cars, inadequate terminals,
bad grades, roadbeds and tracks, in
sufficient repair shops-these are
some of the things which keep rates
up and net earnings down.
The railroad managers are told
nothing they do not know. They
have long recognized the facts.
James j. Hill made noisy nuisance
of himself by his shouted warnings.
He was accused of pessimism when
he tried to break the crust Of dan
gerOuS competency.
But what's the use Of talking Of
costly betterments? Huge sums
must be borrowed to make them.
Who will lend? Railroad credit has
been broken DOWNS now so poor
that the head Of one Of our large
cooperative savings institutions publ
licly declared on Thursday that it is
not now safe to buy railroad bonds
Congress, the state legislatures and
the political influence Of the railroad
workers organizations have pushed
the railroads to the verge Of bank
ruptcy-made present conditions in
evitable.
When the Plumb plan was under
consideration the railway organiza-
tions bluntly refused to accept the
railroads as gift, provided the new
owners were required to take the
risks OF the business and to pay in
terest on even a low valuation of
railway property. If the railway
employees won't furnish the needed
money they cannot, Of course, ask
or expect others to subscribe new
capital.
The first step toward railway
rshsbilitafoa Il to make tina Esn-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30
Rewriting the Treaty

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Why not have printed w.
fine editorial Rewriting the Urea"
on the front page with the s'eID@ .
terms? There is reason TO pei''
that Germany's efforts and propsgs'S.
are making the average citizen eei's''
that Germany is sincerely IVY.
within the limits of her ability 10 ma
reparation and that France IS ui'''.
sonable Not much more is neeoe'
leave France friendless among the ~
tions as reward for bearing
brunt of Germany's attack on civi.-
ton. ROSE DARil0
New York, April IS, 1921. =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30

stroke, or possibly two, and a charac-
terization takes no longer. Then he
is off to his fast moving plot These
are as light and rs ingenious as any
thing written in our day. The mocha
nism is generally much better concealed
than in the average story by o. Henry
When the time comes for the trick end
ing, around spins the plot like a we'll
trained polo pony. It is even possible
to forget that Merrick holds the reins,
because he accomplishes all his ma
neuvers without tugging.
AS long as a tale remains fiction to
the reader it might as we'll be pleasant
We are willing to let an author break
our heart and trample upon every feel
ing if only he is able to create the eff
feet that all this unpleasantness is
sanctioned by some urge of veracity
But when a story is both unpleasant
and unconvincing we are less willing
to make sacrifices. We are not will
ing to make them, for instance, for
Eunice Tietjen's novel, Jake (Boni &
Liveright). In the first hundred pages
we were asked to hear about child's
being devoured by pigs, rather bloody
suicide and still more unpleasant
burning of a rat by a brutal farmer.
To US all this seemed fictional in spite
of frightfulness. Lest the author or
any OF her friends attempt to confound
US by producing affidavits that each of
the incidents narrated actually oc-
Cured, we wish to state that from our
point of view that is not enough. 1t is
necessary, we believe, that effective
realism should be more than true. 1t
must be persuasively true. We do not
find this quality in Jake.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30
General Wood in Japan

That the japanese appreciate the
Importance Of General Woods mis-
sion is clear from the comments in
the press. The General has long
been we'll known in Japan and the
Far East as one Of Americas lead
ing statesmen, particularly skilled
as pacifier and settler of difficult
ties. His work as Governor of the
Philippines has been recognized as
unusual and brilliant. They know
and respect him as a man and have
long realized that his grasp Of In
ternational problems is broad.
1t is only natural, in consequence,
that there is tendency in Japan to
believe that his trip is not confined
solely to an investigation and rec
ommendation of a Philippine pol
icy. One paper even suggests that
his visit should be marked by reach
ing an accord on the military and
political problems of the Pacific.
With timeliness that appears not
wholly unstudied the Foreign Office
seized the day Of his arrival to pub
lish without comment" the official
decisions of the peace conference
and the League Of Nations concern
ing mandates in the Pacific, includ-
ing zap.
The General, in his reply to a well
coming address, spoke Of Americas
desire to preserve her good relations
with the powers by whose side she
fought, and thanked the Japanese
people for chat exquisite courtesy
which the empire knows SO we'll
how to extend" In this manner
were the diplomatic amenities Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30
The Yellow Streak
To the Editor of The Tribune

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In answering Helen Peirca
McDowell's question as to the "Yellow
Streak I write as a layman. not 40
philosopher.
A yellow streak is the outward re-
Election Of the inward feeling. Tb.
difficulty comes in attempting to define
the inward feeling: 1t may be the re-
suit of physical fear of pain or ap-
prehension Of something threatening
physical safety and comfort; it NAV be
undue and even cowardly shrinking
from ones normal share of adyersitv
The criterion by which a yellow
streak is Judged lies in the ability Of
the average person to "stand the gaff F."
and according as he or she measures
up to this average so will he or she
be classified.
Therefore, essentially, the yellow
streak is moral issue-the moral
fortitude of person to Withstand his
share of troubles, physical and mental.
EDWIN B. ROBERTS.
Pelham, N. Y, April 81, 1921.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30
The Knox Resolution

Inc opponents or the Knox reSo-
luton have made poor showing in
the Senate debate. They have been I'M
able to re-animate the misrepresenta-
tions of the political campaign
namely, that the resolution detaches
the United States from it's allies !;
that 1t will necessitate the with
drawal Of American troops from the
Rhineland, and that the President,
who clone has the right to negotiate
a peace treaty, could make better
terms under technical war status
than under legal peace status.
The Knox resolution, in its present
form, makes these objections foolish.
1t eimply repeats the resolution
Of April 6, 1917, declaring the exist
ence Of state of war with Germany.
And every one knows that. the pres
ent war status Is only fiction. We
are trading with Germany. Our
government is dealing with the Ger
man government directly. Our ships
are entering and sailing from Ger
man ports. The armistice ended
hostil;ties and Germany is I'm no
condition to resume them. All the
rights assigned to US under the
armistice and under the Treaty Of
Versailles are expressly reserved by
the resolution. The only appreciable
effect it can have is to terminate do
nestle legislation limited to the
duration of the technical state of
war.
The other Allied powers have al
ready made peace with Germany.
We cannot possibly desert them by
merely making move toward peace
which affects US solely in our domes-
tic relations. If the Knox resolu-
ton passes we shall have a state Of
peace without treaty Of peace. The
final settlement is left absolutely
open. The President has a free
hand. He can conclude a separate
agreement with Germany, or he can
alter the Versailles Treaty in CO.
operation with the other Allied
powers and then submit it to the
Senate for ratification.
No single detail in our final ar
rangement with Germany is pre-
judged by the Knox resolution. We
retain the German property we hold
as security for the satisfaction of
our war claims. We can join with
the Allies in enforcing any terri
torial or reparation terms which we
see fit to approve in concert with
them. We will be entitled to keep
our troops on the Rhine, just as
France, Great Britain and Belgium
are keeping theirs there, although
they are little further on toward
a settlement with Germany than we
are.
The Knox resolution, in fact, does
only what it purports to do. 1t re.
peals our declaration of war. But it
determines in no way our future
peace policy. There is no good rea-
son why it shouldn't be passed.
Those who oppose 1t misapprehend
it's scope and purposes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30
To tho Editor Of The Tribune.
New York, April %, 1921.

To tho Editor Of The Tribune,
Sir: How would Helen PIERCE Mellow
ellis friend "a" classify a Brazilian
gentleman l once knew? He was terri
bly, afraid Of physical violence and pain
Of any kind. He had tried all his life
but in vain, to overcome this weakness,
Yet, despite threats Of violence and
even death at the hands of his neigh
bors, he freed his hundreds Of slaves
and agitated for the abolition of slav-
cry long before the general emancipa-
ton act was passed.
Had this man a yellow streak!
WILLIAM WHITTAM.
New Xesks ADxu 81. 1921
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30
Continuation Schools Stav

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The 1921 State Legislature Ad-
journed without taking any action in
relation to part-time or continuation
schools. The law passed in 1919 pro.
vlding for the establishment of such
schools consequently still remains in
force.
In common with all persons who are
interested in child welfare know YOU
Will be pleased to hear this. The helr
which you gave in this connection il
certainly appreciated.
L. A. WILSON,
Director Of Vocatic nal and Exten-
sion. Education, State Depart
ment Of Education n.
Albany, N. Y, April 81, 1921.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Just as there are two types of
courage, physical and moral, so are
there two types Of towards, and Of
these the lowest Is the moral coward.
Yet they both have the yellow streak.
But the man with either type Of
yellow streak may not necessarily be
the subject Of just condemnation. We
are all Of US nodded by environment
and heredity, and the man with tho
apparent yellow streak is often put
ting up a fight which is moro deserv-
ing Of credit, relatively, than tho cour-
age of the inherently courageous man.
Fl. w.. P.
New York, April 20, 1921.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30
Preparations

fFrons Ths Washington POST
while Germany fixes up the fggers,
france oils up the triggerA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30

situation properly recognized and
much was said that may bear good
fruit If both countries can keep their
Hearsts quiet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30

What with the various new jobs
which are being created, some enter
prising university should found a
School Of Censorship. 1t might, most
tittingly, be summer school, and the
college yell without question will be
"Carnal yell! yell carnal!"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30

Hammer and Saw Restore His
Sight and Hearing" is The Evening
Mails headline on the story Of Sena-
tor Sherman's "cure" for deafness and
failing vision. This recalls the ANA
ranthine wheeze Of the blind man who
picked up a hammer and saw.
Il resent that, your honor" said Mr..
Littleton, counsel for Mrs. Stokes, "and
wish to say that nj 60 to the last ditch
to defend my legal honor" Seldom
have We seen case so full Of bitches;
the last one may not be even visible.
The Nativity Of the Divine Sarah
{Erom The Adrian. Mich. Telegram,
Editor The telegram
A few days ago saw q short &C.
count in the Telegram in "Facts Con-
corning Women" where it spoke Of
Sarah Bernhart as q great French &C.
tress. Although she speaks very lit
tie English she was born and reared
in Struthers, Ohio, and never saw Paris
until she was eighteen years old. She
was an exceptionally bright girl. 1t
was when she worked in Paris At the
ago Of 1S that she began her career
on the French stage.
1t is true books give her birthplace
as Paris but her birthplace was here
in America and the American people
are more than proud to acknowledge
1t.
Mrs. r. r. Chatham.
Ri{anAald N}rh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30

Mrs. +. r. chatham,
Blissfeld, Mich.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30

And yet 1t wasn't long after that
first dav that a youth named Hosmer
Dorland and we were kept in after
school for having sung too loud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30

Irony may be carried to unusual
lengths, but one hardly expects to find
1T in dedications. DR.. Huber's dedica-
ton for Why Die So Young? is ITO
My Wife's Mother, Young at Four
score, With Warm Affection"
The New York herald., 1921-03-13

agreed 10 get 1t for her. Nichols quoted
Clara as havfr K said Jake EaIaon told
her she might have that amount.
Defence counsel so far has been
strict in bringing statements from each
Of the four State witnesses who swore
To knowledge Of the manner Of the
shooting that they had kept i q deep
secret, each witness testifying he mad
been bound 10 secrecy by Hamon from
his deathbed.
Everett w. Sails, a chauffeur Of Dali
las testified he had driven Clara Ha-
mon from Dallas to Cisco, where she
boarded train for RI Paso, en- route to
chihuahua City; that she had attempt
ed to rent an airplane 1T Dallas, and
that on the trip west from Dallas she
had ridden with two pistols partly con
cealed in her lap
He said Clara Hamon told him she
had shot a man, hoped he died and
that she had asked whether a new or
old pistol was the better to shoot 4
man with to kill him. Sails said he
told her an old one, as rust and dirt
then would help make the wound worse.
No afternoon session was held and
the State will end its introduction of
testimony Monday.
Mrs Hamon, the WIDOW. was unable
to be in court to-day. II was said her
breakdown of yesterday, when Attorney
General Freezing displayed to the jury
the garments Hamon had worn when
he was shot, had rendered her unable
to leave home. Her son, Jake L., Jr
| 10 years old. was in his usual seat OPP
posite the defendant, and James G
OBrien Of Chicago. Mrs. lannon's per.
sonal attorney, was in court to protect
| her interest.
The New York herald., 1921-03-13

came 10 him. placed her left hand on
lis head and fired bullet into bis
body.
he told how Hamon had said he threw
up his left arm 70 knock aside the fire.
arm. but too late then leaped to his
feet. Knocked the tiny automatic pistol
from the woman's hand, on his knees
searched for il III the darkness on the
floor. recovered II, placed il IN his
pocket and then walked to the sani-
ttium where he died five days later.
The former Police Chief testified he
was III Mr. Iamons office the follow
ing morning when Clara Hamou entered
and agreed. upon demand Of Frank
Ketch, business manager for Mr.. Hamon
then and now administrator OF his es-
tate that she leave Ardmore quickly.
Clara, J have never hutted into your
affairs before, but J ann now. No more
disgrace FOR the Hamou family" Nichols
quoted hetch as having said.
Why. YOU talk as IL | did it" he said
Clara replied. 'Ilo did II himself and
viii tell sou SOL
Ia cross examination Mr. Nichols de-
licd ha had seen bruises and marks on
clara lannon's face and hands at that
time. The defence has indicated 4 plea
tlat Hanion was shot in a fight with
Clara and that the bullet which killed
him was fired while he was in the act
&c striking hor with a chair.
Other witnesses also were questioned
closely on that point ana denied that her
face and hands bore marks from a
physical combat.
Through Nr Nichols it was brought
ont that Clara Hamon demanded $4,000
from Ketch with which to leave Ard
more and that the business manager
The New York herald., 1921-03-13
'FRAMEUP,' HAMON
TOLD CLERGYMAN
ON HSDEATH BED
Evidence introduced as Dy-
ing Declaration of Okla
homa Politician.
POLITICS TOUCHED ON
Witness Says He Was Told to
Go to Harding With APP
pointment Requests.
POLITICS TOUCHED on

ARDMoRE. Okla, March 12.-Addi-
tional testimony that Jake =. Hamon,
Oklahoma Republican National Com
m.tteerlan, had declared on his death
bed that he had been shot by Clara
Smith Hamon as he lay on the bed IN
his hotel room, was introduced at the
womans trial here to-day. W. B.
Nicholas, a business associate Of
lannon's, corroborated testimony Of
Yesterday as to the shooting, and the
Rev. I. L. irwin, who conducted
lannon's funeral services, quoted
Hamon as saying Clara Smith Hamon
had told him the affair was a frame
up by others and that she was sorry
for what she had done.
For the first time in the trial poll
tics, which gained Hamon national re-
nown. was touched on when one OF the
witnesses said he had been told BY
ffamon to take direct 10 Warran Har-
ding" the matter OF appointment to
Office of several of lannon's friends, in
which Hamon still expressed deep in
terest even while dying.
This was a frameup by Others" the
Rev. 7. L. Irwin, pastor of the Pres
hyterian Church at Lawton, who deliv-
cred Mr.. lannon's funeral grafton, tes-
titled the dying man told him.
Three times | had paid her off, but
this is the last time"
The matter OF the alleged "frameup"
was not touched on further by either
State or defence counsel and Dr..
Irwin did not get to complete the state
interruption by defence counsel.
The clergyman did not have direct
information from Hamon that the young
woman, former wife of a nephew, had
shot him. he said.
Not so, no with w. B. Nichols,
former chief Of police OF Oklahoma City
and business and political associate Of
Hamon.
Nichols was the second man through
whom the State had sought to intro
duce an alleged dying statement from
Hamon, and his testimony. Hike that or
Kelly M. Roach, an Oklahoma City in
surance man, yesterday was to the
effect that he had been told by Hamon
he knew he was dying and that Clara
Smith Hamon shot him.
bill, she got me-" Nichols quoted
SIamon as having said. and continued
that the wounded man had asserted he
was lying down for n rest on the bed
OF his own room, which adjoined that
of the defendant. when Clara Iamon
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-04-15
EVIDENTLY HE DIDN'T LIKE 1T
ployee Had Decidedly Poor opin-
ion Of That New Trailer.

Once on time an automobile CON
Germ asked the postofiice department
TO try out a certain truck trailer. The
car was put in service at post
office and shortly the traffic superin-
tendent asked for written report
from one of the automobile drivers.
This is the report.
II has respty used in this run IA
Taller for 4 days in tins low down
driveway and is TO be in my way and
TO have to push and shove it and lift
1t around myself in the lie and get
under the end to uncupple 1t luse and
can't back 1t up at all and go ahead
. doors In backing and getting the
pin thing loss again and the gus
shooting in your face and everybody
holering at you and in my way to get
out"
The report finally reached Washing
ton, was read and filed. The trailer
was not accepted.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-04-15
rving Bacheal1lte,rt


We hear what he said, Christmas? He
called me Mister. Never done that be-
fore, no sirl"
Mr.. Blenkinsop sat with his head
upon his hand listening to the wind
that whistled mournfully in the Chin
ney. Suddenly he shouted: "Come
I'M"
The door opened and there on the
threshold stood his Old Self.
Ii was not at all the kind of Self
one would have expected to see. 1t
was, indeed, very youthful and hand
some Self-the figure of clear-eyed,
gentle-faced boy of about sixteen with
curly, dark hair above his brows.
Mr.. BlenkinsOp covered his face and
groaned. Then he held out his hands
with an imploring gesture.
IL know you" he whispered.
please come in"
mot yet" the young man answered,
and his voice was like the wind In the
chimney. But have come to tell you
that |, too, am glad"
Then he vanished
Mr.. Blenkinsop arose from his chair
and rubbed his eyes.
christmas, OIL boy, I've been
asleep" he muttered. ~ guess it's
time we turned inw
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-04-15

smith shop an the booze an the bum
mers."
MAY the good God love an help We I!
| heard about It,"
Eye did,"
"Sure / did. It's all over the town.
Good news has lively foot, man. The
Shepherd clapped his hands when |
told him. Ye got TO go straight, my
laddie buck. All eyes are on We now.
Come up an see the boy. It's his
birthday
Mr.. Blenkinsop was deeply moved
by the greeting of the little Shepherd,
who kissed his cheek and said that
he had often prayed for him.
IF you ever get lonely, come and sit
with me and Wen have talk and a
game of domlnoes," said the boy.
Mr.. Blcnkinsop got strength out of
the wonderful spirit of Bob Moran and
as he swung his AK that day, he was
happier than he had been In many
years. Men and women who passed
in the street said, How do you do, Mr..
Blenkinsop? I'm glad to see you"
Even the dog Christmas watched his
master with look of pride and APP
TToval, Now and then, he barked
gleefully and scampered up and down
the sidewalk.
The Shepherd was fourteen years
old, On his birthday, from morning
until night, people came to his room
bringing little gifts to remind him of
their affection. No one in the village
OF Bingvllle was so much beloved
Judge Crooker came in the evening
with ice-cream and "A frosted cake
While he was there, committee of
citizens sought him out to confer with
him regarding conditions In Bingville
There's more money than ever In
the place, but there never was so much
misery" said the chairman OF the com
mittee.
1--WE have learned that money is not
the thing that makes happiness,
Judge Croker began. with every
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-04-15

81 have actually gained twenty-five
pounds and just think Tanlac is the
grandest medicine In the world" said
Mrs. Robert O. Reynolds 127 North
Denver St. Kansas City, Mo.
"FOr ten long years | suffered from
n very bad form of rheumatism, stom.
ach aud nervous troubles. My appe-
title was very poor What little | did
eat soured on my stomach and suf-
fered the most severe pains In my
back, hips and shoulders. My rheu-
matism was so bad that | could not
raise my hands to comb my hair and
my arms hurt me to my finger tips.
! became 80 weak and run down that
i lost all my energy and life had be-
come almost burden. | tried many
things but nothing helped me.
81 had only taken my first bottle
OF Tanlac when noticed my appetite
was Improving and l could sleep bet
ter at night. / have taken three bot
ties and the way II has helped me and
built me up Is really astonishing.
can eat anything and everything with
out the slightest disagreeable after
effects. sleep just fine at night and
am In better health than have been
for years. l am glad to give this
statement, hoping that any who are
suffering as I did may experience the
same wonderful results, which l be-
iieve they win II they give Tanlac a
fair trial"
Tanlac is sold by leading druggists
everywhere
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-04-15

"Saw Mr.. and Mrs. Bangs going to
church this morning"
Did she have on u new hat?"
"Why, l think not"
"Then l must drop in and see poor
old Bangs"
What's the idea?"
"Why, if they were going to church,
and she hadn't on new hat. he's
had another bad attack OF heart
trouble"