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New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
That New England Conscience

To the EditoY Of The Tribune.
Sir: he tests at scars that never
felt a wound" and you write with
levity of the New England con-
science" indorsing the advice Of DR..
Riggs to shun 1t. Having inherited
the malady from which you are i'm
mune. let ME say, sir, that I think you
might find it moro useful in your job
than tho Knickerbocker conscience, OF
whatever kind Of conscience you
possess, II any.
l judge from your structures thse
you are a hedonist and are not wor-
ried by moral inhibitions. But I
have always understood it to be the
business Of an editor to view with
alarm and TO point out every little
thing that is wrong with the universe.
If you are not, in fact, tormsnted
daily with ethical qualms, you know
right we'll that you have to make a
show of being SO. just the same. l
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
By James L. Ford

nieroglyphics on the obelisk in Central
Park, which learned Egyptologists
were then trying to dec pher, might
not prove to be encomiums Of the buy
ers OF the rolls Of papyrus on which
ancient scribes were wont TO grave
their comment and chronicle Be this
as it may, the maga ines OF the
early '80s, as we'll as the out of-town
papers, for which so many of US
wrote, we're enriched with evidences Of
back-scratching embodied in such
articles as Homes and Haunts Of
Noted Writer'S" World Famous Edi-
tors Seen at Close Range" and "Bos-
ton, the Literary Center" every one
OF which dealt exclusively with con-
temporary purchasers Of manuscript.
But there was no back scratching
for the writer's. save for the few who
died leaving manuscript in the safe o.
some magazine. The memory Of such
as these was always kept green by
means Of encomiums and "appreci-
ations" signed by the most favored
contributors, and even heartfelt edi-
torial sorrow, coupled with reference
to the forthcoming appearance Of the
brilliant story with which this gifted
young author brought his career to
premature close.
Back-scratching was one sided in
those simpler days and purely CONNER
cial; to-day it is reciprocal, and so far
as I can see not designed to further
the sale Of manuscript. Neither then
nor now can it be said to influence
public opinion, for some Of the most
assiduously pufed books have died on
the booksellers shelves. But in its effect
on those writer's whose vanity it tickles
it is by no means the harmless indoor
sport it appears, for the fame il cre-
ates is meretricious and so thin that
it wears off in an incredibly short time
Moreover. the sort of publicity it pro-
vokes is dangerous narcotic, the
taste for which grows with indulgence,
and the unfortunates who yield to it
are no more to be envied than are
those who are tormented by q crav-
ing for soul-destroytng drugs. Let
the practice grow in extent and the
profession of letters will hsve its reR-
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
Nothing New
To the Editor Of The Tribune

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: was much pleased and
amused with your editorial in to days
Tribune entitled Bonus and Bud
get" AS to this "bunk" legislation it
is nothing new. On February "a, 1887,
under the title Of "Legislation by
Clamor." Professor Sumner, Of Yale,
wrote in "The Independent" as fol-
lows:
at is thought to be the trium PHI
Of practical statesmanship to give
the clamorers something which will
quiet them, and new and special
kind Of legislative hnesse has been
developed, viz: to devise projects
which shall seem to the clamorous
petitioners to meet their demands,
yet shall not really do it,
Seemingly the tricks of thirty i've
years ago are stih good and going
strong. FRANK WHALEN.
Ballston Spa, n. Y, May 9. 1922.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
A Wise Withdrawal

Nat Goldstein's letter to the Pres
ldent asking that his nomination TO
be Collector Of Internal Revenue at
st. Louis be withdrawn is welcome.
Goldstein's action relieves the
President of ssment and
avoids a fight in the Senate which
would have done no good and would
very probably have ended in the re-
lection of his nomination.
Mr.. Goldstein, protesting his inno-
cence of the charges made against
him. states that he is moved by a de-
sire TO see harmony preserved within
the Republican party. His action
Will contribute all the more TO this
desired harmony if it serves to call
the attention of those urging un
worthy nominations upon the Pres
ident to the fact that public opinion
has not as short a memory as some
would like to believe.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

To the Editor Of Tho Tribune ,.,
Sir: The term "dsylighs s 80
has always seemed to mo gun .,.s
scus expression when ono eon'"
how often It has to be used =.
vhv could we not coin ~0's
meet the situation and thus ..ls
lot of time and trouble, IN o0'A j.
ing and writing, when refefrins
subject? suggest the word D's. =,
Perhaps some OF your readef' -
be able to improve on it',1ps ~
New York, May s. 1871.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
What Readers Are THINKING

American Folk Songs" pays a glowing
tribute to Mr.. Krehbiel He is \ friend
of man. 1t seems that ono Of the
negro folk songs would express tho
negro's wish for him:
Stay In the ieId
Stay in the held, OBJ warrior!
stay in the field
TIL the war 10 ended"
CLEVELAND G. ALLEN.
New York, May 8, 1922.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
Dinner Table Rate Making

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion having decided that it lacks
legal authority to compel satisfying
reductions in railroad rates, Presi-
dent Harding will try the effect Of
q dinner table conference. He has
invited the heads of fifteen Of the
leading transportation companies to
ne his guests on May 20 and hopes
to soften railway aversion to un-
compensated rate cutting.
For many years under private
ownership average rates went steadi-
ly down, the lowest level being at
tanned in 1916, when the ton-mile
rate was seven-tenths Of cent.
Then came with public operation a
rapid rise, preceded by an enforced
rise in railway wages and cost of
materials. In the first quarter Of
1921 the ton-nile rate was a trifle
more than q cent and a quarter
and passenger rates so per cent.
Since reductions have occurred
running from 20 to 80 per cent on
grain, building material and long
list of articles. But the public is
still highly discon.ented. Yet conf
pared with general prices the rail
road interests are able to quote fig
ures showing that railroad rates did
not advance so fast as general
prices did-that is to say, a COM
modify is now moved by rail with a
lesser percentage charge against its
value than in the pre-war period.
4 contrary belief commonly exists,
but it seems TO be without adequate
statistical basis.
SO railroad executives urge that
they are entitled to reduction in
wages and material costs before
they can fairly be asked to liquidate
rates. They admit that high rates
tend to diminish volume of traffic
that they are much concerned to
have increase, but no great increase
can come suddenly. Doubtless fig
ures in portcntous array will be
narshaled if the White House con-
ference goes beyond generalitics in
its discussion, and host and guests
arc likely to have heads that swim
little after the statistical detona-
con.
In the mean time months drift by
without much sign of any large body
Of investors rushing forward to pro-
vide funds for improvements. Traffic
and railway net income are better
than they were. but it is, of course,
futile to hope that it will be possible
10 get the needed funds from en-
lareed income. AS soon as any con-
siderable margin appears the cry to
lessen rates will be overwhelming.
ne public has not yet mastered the
full meaning of the phrase that
.alroad property is affected with
public interest. It still persists in
assuming that the railroad business
is wholly a private one and that its
conduct is at present profitable to
its owners.
Not much. therefore, Is to be ex-
pected Of the White House gather
ing. The gentlemen will, Of course,
much enjoy the courses and be in
most amiahle frame Of mind, but
me railroad problem is too hard in
It's realities to be solved by agree
able conversation. Some time the fact
must be faced that ten years have
elapsed without railroad better
ments, that the plant is inadequate,
and that only by making the invest
n1ent pros pectively possible can capl-
tai be attracted.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
More Truth Than Poetry
By James J. Montague
The Judgment of the Fishes

Certain European politicians profess
ca see a portent in the fact thrt tho fish
Of the Adristic have desorted no shores
OF Italy for those Of 1ugoSlaNia>
| don't believe in portents.
| don't believe in signs.
Nor in the switch Of hazel which
A hidden spring divines.
! know no valid reason
A simple fish could have
To cross the deep n tryst to keep
With any Jugo-Slav.
Though statesmen in this action
A prophecy may see,
must admit it's not bit
Significant to me.
The fishermen of Venice
Their baited lines still set
Upon the main, but all IN vain,
For not bite they get.
In blue Sicilian waters
The sardine nets are spread,
Without haul; the fishes all
F'iumeward have fed.
Believe this curious conduct
An omen if you wish.
We're not inclined to change our
mind
Because Of any fish
How tickle are these fishes
All anglers are aware;
Their haunts you seek in sea or
creek
But seldom find them there.
] fail to see how statesmen
Possessing common sense
Can think they move about to
prove
Their racial preference.
They know no flag or country,
And it's Of no avail
To hang the fate of any stats
Upon a fish's tail
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
Mr.. Hubert 8 Cooperatio,

lVlI. I1ulDert &OOperauOn
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Ny attention has just been
called to an editorial which appeared
in The Tribune yesterday morning,
"Mr. Hulbert's Hard Luck"
In this editorial you say: at was
unfortunate for Mr.. Hubert that he
should be sent as Tammany ennis
sary to the public meeting held Friday
evening by the Transit Commission" !"
Your paper is ono that has been
prating about tho lack Of cooperation
between the Board of Estimate and
Apportionment and tho Transit Com
mission.
was not ssnt to the meeting Friday
evening by anybody. I was specially
invited by tho Transit Commission.
and attended tho meeting only because
! was personally urged to do 80.
For this evidence Of cooperation l
was criticized by every newspaper un-
friendly to Mayor Hylan.
Consistency, thou art a jewell"
MURRAY HUBERT.
New York, May 8, 1922.
The best place for Mr.. Hubert to
cooperate concerning transit matters
is in the Board of Estimate. Will
he do it?-Ed.]
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
A I1ealthful Gait

The horse that lived to be fifty
one years old is a running horse. It
is the pace that kills.
(Copyrisht by James ). Montarue)
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

Th- Associated Pters IS exc,gsivs'T si.!tc,i to
ttr for republication 81 Al! ncNSs dispatches
c,.d.tej - (. o. nr o,hcrvlss credited in this
rspes ss also ;he local Of spontaneous origin
islssi. I'd Heso'n
AT lights q rep1nucsecn o. al o.hsr matter
hs-s'n s-so ato ressrrci.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

Nou ssr purchase merchandise sdy.rtised In TAE
TRIBUNE With absolute sa:ety-'or II ai.saiisfae
ter r-suits n any case Ths T9ISUke euarsH
tsss to pay youc money back upcf request No red
taes. No apibhliHo. VS. refund promptly II TIE
styatissr does rot
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
Il VIII Not Occur Again

A New York taxi driver recently
ran over dog. 1t was foggy day
and he probably mistook tho animal
for pedestrian.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
And They q Deserve What They Got

If it were q statutory offense to
rob people of their sleep the jails
would be overcrowded with the oper-
ators of pneumatic riveters.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
natural. But the Belgian spokesman

natural. But the Belgian spokesman
at Genoa goes even further and in
sists that there must be resump-
ton OF existing industrial work in
factories already established in Rus
sia. In other words, he not only
asks n complete restoration, but he
agrees with Secretary Hughes that
it is only in the productivity of Rus
sia that there is any hope for the
Russian people and that it is idle to
expect resumption Of trade until the
economic bases Of production are Sc
curely established
SO simple and direct is this policy
that it is difficult to sec why Belgium
alone should he forced to struggle
for it, Who is against the Belgian
policy? Why is it objectionable to
say out loud that which other dele
gates at Genoa say privately?
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

Seventy-tive dollars is now worth
rs much MS oae hundred dollars was
last year, but YOU can't make the in
come tax collector believe it.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

rutss-d t, TIE P,stc'Gce 81 New YORK as Second
Csss Mai Matter
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

We can say this much for the present
dry Law: il seems quite as effective as
the anti horserace betting statute.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

Where, in these arid days, are the
temperance lecturers with the magic
lantern slides showing the vivid effect
Of alcohol on the human stomach?
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

Mr. Hearst is coming back to New
York. Evidently when the people
called him in his California retreat
they didn't get his number.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

According 20 "rhe Evening Sun, ~
two burglars were surprised by po-
licemen while az work They must
have been.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

Though the Yonke,s gold mine pro ject
has been prorcd taie, ii ~ shN
possible 10 get further f,tnds from the
pubNc bg asking ii 10 finance an ,uo,-y
Aanting cNpeditiou 70 No8hottou.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

Mayor Names Board to Stop Fire
arm Flood. - Headline.
Just what is the Police Commis-
sioner's business, then?
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

Humanity seems to insist nowadays
n purchasing its gold bricks in huh
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

AnthropoIoqists soy that NctU Yorh s
"Ciric Virtue" IS a ncntol defcciiuc.
NJ, Mac.Nonnies ought TO koo1r .hcye
Is suci, th'ag as carrying fe0iism
too for.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
PLAGIARISM Will. OUT

PLAGIARISM Will. OUT
When tho gay Bard OF Avon fondlv In
oured. What is rure ~ a day ir
june" lie waa probably thinking or the
smiles and tea-s and tenderness OF the
wedding DAY" Fashionable Drcss
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

Owned hy Nvw feTk Tribune Inc. New forS
Csy>orstsoE Published daily Ogden Reid. Prcai
cert. 6; Werner RoSrsS. v;cs- -Pr~sident; Helen
sase-s Reid, Secretary; II. T. Aaxneia. ffessures.
Adareas r irane Building. lSs Nassau Street. New
i1h- Teicphcu. peesSnssB Snno
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

Anyhow, it's D. s. D.'s opinion that
the gentleman, whatever his mentality,
is holding bis sword in a vicclihe grip
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
The T0wey
loon IL G. H r
WIHEN moonlight wesvcs its web
Wv Of dreams

~
w OF dreams,
About the feet Of you and me,
Until the shabby landscape seems
A work Of silvered ebony,
oh. lady, would you understand
If J should roach and take your hand
When all tho world ljcs ncwly made
Beneath the magic OF the light,
And trectors whisper, half afraid.
And on the stream the mist Is bright
wonder if you'll turn away
Or listen TO the things say
When pal. stars in the moons wake
stare.
And night is glamorous with scent
or honeysnchle. would you care
II | should talk of sentiment?
All would You thrill in ardent fashion.
i should then declare my passion
Would all my protcstations move
Your madeus heart? Or would YOU
When professed undying love.
That moonlight always made me so?
Would you believe, beneath the moon =?
l. so, I'll call some afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

Ho.hum! Wonder if they have
F. F. v,
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11
RUTH PINE FURNISS.

The Flipper Flapper verses printed
in yesterdays Tower appeared with
out the authors initials attached This
is partly due to the fact that we for
got to attach them. The rest of the
responsibility must be shouldered, as
usual, by the composing and proof
rooms. We can't find thc original lyric
now to make restitution, but if the
author will send us his name we'll
print it in boldface
New-York tribune., 1922-05-11

We suppose that The crisis in spring
jeuer ayriues 'CheE you can look at the
ne7o strow hdt styles without feeling q
single qudim of apprehension.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1922-12-14
CONFIRMATION OF BUTLER IS
BLOCKED.

Washington.-The nomination of
Pierce Butler, St. Paul attorney, to be
an associate justice of the supreme
court, failed of confirmation by the
senate in the close of the extra ses-
sion, and a denomination in the regu-
lar session was made necessary. Sena-
tors R. M. LaFollette and G. ". Nor
>ris objected to immediate confirma-
tion and forced over the nomination.
A statement opposing Mr.. Buffers
confirmation, filed recentlys.with the
judiciary committee, was referred to
by Senator La Toilette and he was
joined by Senator Norris in demanding
that the persons making the statement
be given a hearing. Under these cir
cumstances the leaders decided to at
tempt no action today.
The statement filed with the COM
mittee related to MIR. Buffers alleged
connection with railroads and other
corporations and also with political
leaders in his home city.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1922-12-14
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CHRISTMAS BAG FOR GUESTS
container for Presents Attached 10
Backs Of Chairs With Bow Of
Red Satin Ribbon.

THE Christmas bag is an innova-
i ton planned by one housekeeper.
The breakfast table is to be decorated
with a mirror in the center, outlined
as a star by holly sprigs, and with q
slender cut glass a In the center
holding red chrysanthemums. Long
stemmed. flowers also radiate from the
central star with the blossoms toward
the plates of those for whom the
flowers are intended. Every napkin
lies beneath a Christmas card with a
sprig Of holly tied upon it with red
ribbon, and to the back Of every chair
is tied a bag with a big red satin bow.
The bags are Of all sizes, and each
is full Of individual gifts. One is an
opera bag, another a shopping bag
in black and gold, still another is
brown leather and gold nailheads, an
other a bag for collars and cuffs, an
other a gay laundry bag, n is sug-
g~estive Of the scraps grandmother will
put into 1t, and the other Of books
that a small girl will carry to school.
All are as dainty and fine as careful
workmanship and good materials can
make them, and there will be fun
emptying the materials out of the va
rious bags.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1922-12-14

to rebuild buildings to house their
livestock. Most Of them were prevent
ed from doing this, however, due to
their lack Of funds.
Few Of these settlers who fought
fires in some instances for weeks at a
time have received their pay for these
services from the state, because of
the shortage Of funds allotted for this
use.
In the absence Of food or shelter, S.
w. Levine, village storekeeper at Tim
reported to Mr.. Weber that the fire
stricken settlers there planned to
shoot their stock unless assistance was
received.
Due to the fact the homeless sett
lers are unable to meet their obliga-
tions to the s~torekeepers, the latter
have also felt the lick of the forest
flames, Mr.. Levine said.
Most of the settlers who were burn
ed out were living on state land which
they had only recently settled. Neigh
bors have been caring for the women
and children while the men have gone
to the cities to work.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1922-12-14
The Woman Who Earns.

The old, old line of the old old prob
lem plays, cts the woman who pays
and pays" hasn't very much value
any more, even as a funny line. "It's
the woman who spends and spends"
is more to the point. But, to be right
up-to-date, tits the woman who earns
and earns" There is scarcely any
worth while field Of gainful occupa-
Mon in which bright and capable wo-
men are not now engaged. The i'm
dustrial change that has taken place
in this respect is greater than most
Of US realize, because it is probably
only the beginning Of greater develop
ments and because memories are
short, and we forget how different the
situation was only a few years ago.
In one of his later books William
Dean Howells wrote something to the
effect that a woman who had to sup
port herself was a "pitiable thing" in
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1922-12-14

Everywhere there appear groups Of
tourists from the German cities. These
people, young and old, so-called "Wan-
derv0gel," too poor to travel by rail,
seek needed recreation and amusement
in Gods nature; they carry the neces-
saries for a few days. tour in their
kanpsacks over their shoulders, and
march, bareheaded, cane and guitar in
hand, over hills and dales studying and
admiring the beauties Of Creation and
the pieces of antique art so plentiful
in these historic regions, singing the
old familiar songs and forgetting
meanwhile their sad lot; then it hap
pens also that they take a train by
assault and end their journey by a
ride in fourth class, where for a paltry
sum of worthless marks they may ira
vel a goodly distance. It is a depress-
ing spectacle, among them the groups
of young socialistic and communistic
tourists unfolding their red flags &C.
~casionally and yelling forth their re-
volutionary songs, sets of degraded
youth. Indeed the war and Revolution
have wrought fearful havoc in the
minds and. hearts Of a great many of
the laboring classes especially, and it
will require all the forces Of reli-
gious and social workers to gradually
free these poor creatures from PERM
cious ideas and standards that have
developed under the awful strain of
the happenings Of the last eight years.
The most enjoyable and interesting
season for the people of the Mosel
Valley as we'll as for the tourist is
the time of vintage in the early part
of October. Then the hanging vine
yards and the towns that dot the billy
banks of the river, TEEN with jolly
folk gathering in the golden grapes
and carrying them odwnhill upon the
wine-press. A modern American
would consider the days of vintage
spent in this region as amongst the
happiest of his whole life, their
charm and fascination would afford
him upon his return to the land of
Liberty ample material for the inspir~
ational work along certain lines.
Ito be continued)
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1922-12-14
VICTIMS OF FOREST FIRES FACE
NEW LOSS,

Duluth.-Settlers who lost every
thing in the forest fires which swept
parts of northwestern Minnesota late
in the summer, will have to shoot what
few cattle and other livestock survived
the flames, unless aid os received soon
from some now unseen source, accord
ing to reports reaching the office of
Henry c. Weber, state forestry super
visor for northeastern Minnesota.
At least IL families lost their
homes, farm buildings and entire
stores Of stock feed in the fires, Mr..
Weber said. Their small crops were
devastated by the flames, and the
short fall season has not enabled them
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1922-12-14
Quake Felt in Four Middle States.

ST. Louis.-Considerable property
damage was caused by earth tremors
of moderate intensity in eastern Mis-
souri,, southern Illinois, western Ken
lucky. ,
The tremors shook buildings. and
homes; toppled chimneys from resi-
dences, broke windows, knocked china
ware from shelves and frightened re-
sidents.
Evansville, Ind, and Mattoon, East
St. Lauis, Benton, Clinton and Eldora-
do, ILL.,, and points in the northwestern
part of Kentucky, reported feeling the
tremors about $3.50 p. m. The tremors
also were noticeable in St. Louis.
Attendants at the seismographic
observatory at St. Louis university de-
clared the tremors lasted 10 minutes.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1922-12-14

that one phrase dating himself more
completely than he could ever realize.
There is nothing pitiful today about
the woma who works. She is rather
a most triumphant being and her
greatest trouble at the outset of her
career is to decide which of the many
things open to her she will choose.
Only the old-timers can realize how
great the change has been in one gen
eration.-Ohio State Journal.