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The New York herald., 1922-11-09

not only his mind but his heart. Cardinal
Mercier has expressed his satisfaction
and delight in the design. which REPRO
duces In thought the old building that
went down In flames"
DIR. Butler described in detail the cere-
mony attending the laying of the COR
nerstone last July. when the King And
Queen of the Belgians. Cardinal Mercier
and notables from all parts Of the world
were present.
DIR. Graves said: 'The University OF
Louvain has. as we reckon in academic
wealth, always been poor. 1t has never
enjoyed any State appropriations. for
Belgium had none to give. The famous
institute has existed only through the
efforts Of charity. devotion and loyalty
This Is Americas opportunity to ma
terialize her idealism and erect a ronu-
rnent that will be emblematic OF her ap-
probation of the services of Belgium to
civilization and a testimony OF what
America thinks Of unprovoked aggression
and the desecration of spiritual forces"
Mr.. Warren described the design Of
the library. the foundation Of wficn has
already been laid. using lantern slides
to illustrate. Private subscriptions
amounting to $1S0,000 have already
been contributed to the restoration
fund. OF which Andrew Carnegie gave
100000,
The New York herald., 1922-11-09
Two Forest Needs.
One Is Protection Of Trees, the Other
RepIanting Waste Lands.

To THE New YORK HERALD: The arti-
Gle in your paper entitled state Heeds
Need Of Reforestation" contains the kind
OF information that should be widely
disseminated among the people OF this
state. A similar survey Of the situation
should be made in every State which
has non-agriculturai land capable Of
growing forests
The state of New York is making an
excellent beginning in the planting OF
trees, but this work must eventually be
upon a very much larger scale than
at present.
There are two cardinal features OF
every forestry program. The first is
fire prevention TO protect the present
stand OF mature timber and natural
growth. and the second is forest plant
ing in order to bring back into produc-
tiveness large areas which through lack
of former protection have become so
barren that nature unassisted will need
hundreds OF years in which to reproduce
a supply of merchantable timber
r. S. KELLOGG.
NEW YORK, November s.
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Beauty in the South Sea.
A Poets Experience Unlike That of
Scientific Explorer.

To THE NEW YORK HERALD: II II no
wonder that Professor Nutting had no
eye to discover the beauties Towering in
the South Sea islands. He was intent
on procuring floral. chronological and
other specimens.
Writers and artists of the brush peer
around for poetical material. and surely
there Is an abundance OF it in the South
Sea, especially in Samoa Perhaps the
Fijians are not so pretty.
During my sojourn OF three months
in and around Apia. Pango Pango and
Honolulu my pencil was busy drawing
divers nymphs. some OF them venuses.
Also my poetic scrapbook grew volu-
minous. dedicating poems to Fanaga,
Okenia and others with dulcet names.
How any one seeing the maidens there
could fail to find any beauties is beyond
my -credence. ! always was surrounded
with bevies of damsels while / was
drawing or walking about They saw
me dreaming, and all the children taught
me their language. They knew I was
a poet and all the beautiful maidens
sought my company.
Once was surrounded by forty young
venuses and all had some nice words
to say. LOUIS NJ. E1LsHEMIUa
NEW YORK, November 8.
The New York herald., 1922-11-09
History Made Easy.

Everything possible Is done now
adays to make education painless and
pleasurable for the youth OF the
country. The peak Of educational
endeavor, in so far as it affects the
earlier stages of instruction, appears
to be reached by making the hours
of study indistinguishable from the
bours of play.
Is the boy studying history? He
may draw a moat surrounding a
castle and learn about feudalism. Is
he studying the history Of England?
Let him chalk white rose and a red
rose upon the blackboard, write un-
der them Lancaster and York, and
learn about the War of the Roses.
There is one means Of making his
tory easy which no educator has yet
suggested. Take this tedious busi-
ness of learning the names Of the
Presidents of the United States. How
simple it could be made! All that is
necessary is to go back to the custom
of identifying kings by their given
names plus a word Of description
EDWARD the Confessor, RICHARD tho
Lion Hearted, IVAN the Terrible.
Let Mr.. TAFT be remembered as
WILLIAM the Amiable, Colonel RoosE-
WELT as THEODORE the Thunderer, Mr..
CLEVELAND as GROVER the Meditative.
The New York herald., 1922-11-09
Public Statues of Living Men.

| In this country it is not the fash
ion to put up monuments to living
men. The exceptions are so few as
to prove that the rule is almost alb
solute. The statue of JAMES S. T.
STRANAHAN at the entrance to Pros
pect Park, Brooklyn, was unveiled in
the lifetime of the subject, who had
been Park Commissioner of the city
for more than twenty years and was
famed as philanthropist and pub
| lie spirited citizen. But Mr.. STRANA-
HAN was S3 years old when his
statue was unveiled, past the age of
ambition and indiscretion.
A modest statue of CHAUNcEY M.
DEPEw was unveiled in the public
park in Peekskill, the town of Mr..
DEPEw's birth, in 1918. Mr.. DEpEw
was then 81 years old and, as in the
case of Commissioner STRANAHAN,
practically immune from the posi-
bility of doing anything out of the
way-such as missing a joke or vot-
ing for BRYAN.
Will the present proceedings in
San Francisco go far toward break
ing down the tradition against statues
of living men in their prime? On
Armistice Day heroic bronze figure
of General PERsHING is to be un-
veiled In Golden Gate Park. 1t shows
the commander of the A. Z. F. watch
ing troops in battle. The inscription
declares that the monument is ''in
tribute to General PERsHING and the
victorious armies of the United, States
and her co-belligerents during the
world war"
The San Francisco dispatches say
that the statue, which is gift to the
city from Dr. MORRIS HERzsTEIN, was
carved secretly by the sculptor, HAIG
PATIcAN. This may mean that Cen
eral PERsHING had no knowledge
until this week Of the unusual honor
that is to be paid to him on Satur-
day. He cannot order it down. Can
he protest against it. If he would, in
view of the fact that the inscription
couples his armies with him in its
tribute?
Is it a good thing, viewed from any
direction, to dress our heroes in i'm
mortal bronze while yet they have,
like General PERsHING, years Of pub
lie activity? Once the fashion is set
there is no telling how far a senti-
mental people will go with it.
The New York herald., 1922-11-09
Concerning Certain Detectives.

In several cases OF mysterious
crimes committed in and around
New York within recent years emf
nent detective story writer's have
been asked to apply their ingenuity
to the solution of the problems.
When they have responded the
results have been disappointing.
Brought face to face with crime
mysteries. brilliantly successful un-
ravelers of intricately contrived ro-
mantle plots Of violence and subtlety
have been commonplace and futile
in their suggestions. Indeed, they
have hardly seemed to measure up to
the standards of analytically pene-
trating intelligence of the average
police department detective.
The explanation is very simple.
The writer Of crime mystery fiction
first commits the crime. Then he pro-
ceeds to cover it up with an intri-
cate snarl of false clews. each leading
to an innocent person. When he has
amused his reader with the exploits
OF a number of dunderhead official
explorations of these blind alleys he
launches his own personally con-
Quoted, supernormally acute Grim
inal investigator" on the job.
In following the adventures of this
personage TO their predeterminedly
brilliant solution comparisons are
sometimes suggested between detec-
tive achievements of this sort and
those Of some crime problem which
may be engaging public attention.
But 1t should be borne in mind that
the detective Of romance has more
to 60 on than has the detective OF
the world OF realities.
To begin with, before the detective
Of fiction starts In TO unraYel the
The New York herald., 1922-11-09
The Twist to the Right.
Testing the DETECTION Caused by the
Earth's Revolution.

To THE NEW YORK HERALD: II un-
derstand the questioner in the letter I'm
Cosmic Space" it appears to me he can
not realize that the earth's atmosphere
rotates with it and Is carried with 1t
through cosmic space in its revolution
around the sun.
1t is true, however. that IL bullet
Is aimed directly north It will deviate
slightly to the right; vice versa II aimed
directly south. Sportsmen know this
and aim slightly to the left.
Mr.. Wallace might consult Barlow &
Bryan's Mathematical Astronomy" p.
1886, where these problems are given:
1. A bullet is fired in north latitude As
degrees with a velocity OF 1900 feet a
second. at an elevation Of As degrees:
prove that it must be aimed in a YER
tical plane IL minutes 80 seconds to the
left OF the target, and II this precau-
tion be neglected. calculate how many
feet It will deviate to the right.
2. If railway is laid along meridian
and train is travelling from equator to
pole, investigate whether 1t will exert
an eastward or westward thrust on
rails and why.
Tho Story of the Earth's Atmos-
phere," by Douglas Archibald, gives q
good account. p. 65, of this DETECTION OF
the atmosphere toward the right in the
northern hemisphere and left in the
southern hemisphere.
z. Won RYcKEN WILSON.
NEW BRIGHTON, November s. ~-
The New York herald., 1922-11-09

mystery he knows all about the crime
and who committed 1t. He is. in fact.
the alter ego of the criminal, the
detective story writer himself, who
starts on with a minutely detailed
explanation of the entire mystery he
is to solve. This is a good deal of
help. When a man has the job of
solving a problem it is an obvious
advantage to have it all solved for
him before he starts in to work on
it. That is precisely the situation
with the detective of fiction.
The detective in the world of reali-
ties has been known to fail in the
solution of crime mysteries. Some
times he is so long getting anywhere
that public filled with fiction detec-
tion ideals of detective story inspi-
ration is likely to forget the handi-
caps he is under as compared with
the Sherlocks. This works an in
justice.
1t would be interesting to COM
mandeer the services of the fiction
writer's in battling crimes. Their
achievements in bringing criminals
to justice possibly would not be very
remarkable, but the exhibition they
would make Of their analytic gifts
and power of observation in dealing
with crime mystery actualities might
be entertaining.
The New York herald., 1922-11-09

charted country. within q few yards.
This system is also used in the determi-
nation of the speed Of electromagnetic
waves over the surface of the earth the
comparison being made between two dis
tant stations equipped with precision
clocks measuring the thousandths Of a
second. the signals being recorded
through a special apparatus having prac-
tically no inertia and measuring in
stantly without introducing any delay
which would make the measuring inac-
curate. The speed found by this method
was 1892 miles a second.
In order to check the time signals
sent out by the various high power sta
tions OF the world the Paris Observa-
tory has installed two receiving sets
with loop antenna and recording appa-
ratus, so that the clocks in use may be
checked every day. on time signals sent
thousands of miles away. In the de-
termination Of longitude by a party Of
explorers going into the wilds of un-
known countries, such as the unexplorcd
parts OF Africa, special portable sets are
used enabling the astronomers to re-
ceive the time signals from different sta
tions and make the necessary measure
ments for the location Of the meridian.
The limits of commemorative in Aus
tralia have been determined by this
method within accuracy OF a few yards
This has been most useful, as in some
cases the lines were passing through pri-
vate properties and mining districts.
The owners had previously been in con-
slant warfare regarding the property Of
the ground and the position OF the limit
line.
AT the Paris Observatory in order 20
have the most accurate results In the
reception of time signals a special chro-
nograph is used with a recording sys-
tenn consisting of strip OF paper pass
ing under wheels which print with an
accuracy of one one-thousandth OF sec
ond the time signals received. The COM
parlson may also be made by means Of
the telephone receivers when static or
other disturbances prevent the recording
apparatus from functioning properly.
The apparatus is OF different types
including a resonance and resistance
amplifer. selective circuits for the elirni-
nation OF interference and states and
synchronism system attached to a clock
for comparison OF the local and received
time signals.
The New York herald., 1922-11-09
Louvain Library Campaign Starts
Dr.. Butler and Whitney Warren Tell of Plan to Rails
100000 in United States by Small Subscriptions

A nationwide campaign to raise a mil
lion dollar fund for the restoration OF
the library Of the University Of Louvain
was inaugurated at a dinner given last
night at the Army and Navy Club. 122
West Fifty-ninth street. Among those
present was committee OF one hundred
leading educators of this city.
George ]. Ryan. president Of the
Board of Education. presided. The
speakers included Nicholas Murray But
Ter. president Of Columbia University
and chairman Of the committee in charge
of the campaign: Frank Pierrepont
Graves, Commissioner OF Education, and
Whitney Warren, the architect, who de-
signed the library. Bishop Manning,
Darwin p. Kingsley. Monsignor Smith,
director of Catholic education in THIS
city; William Ettinger. Superintendent
OF Schools; Walter B. Dickinson and
John Crosby Brown were among those
present.
The quota to be raised in this State Is
$3.50, 900. and an appeal for this amount
will be made during the week OF Decem-
Der to 10. Darwin P. kingsley is
chairman Of the State committee, the
members of which include DR.. Frank F.
Graves, DR.. Augustus Downing, Dr.
Charles r. Wheelock, the Right. Rev.
Joseph F. Smith, William l.. Ettinger,
Arvie Eldred. Henry e. Denham. Her
bert s. Weet, Daniel ]. Kelly, George
N. Elmendorf, DIR. James NJ. Wyar. DR..
Livingstone Farrand. DR.. Percy l. Bug
bee, DR.. James Sullivan and Miss Can
dace Simpson.
In his address Dr. Butler said, in part:
fa,- m ntl
and get this money in a few large gifts.
But I don't purpose to do 1t. because
don't believe that small number OF
people should monopoliez the privilege
of building that library. He who would
not give gladly to Louvain must not be
permitted to give at all. Cooperation
must come from a deep understanding
and sympathy Of the purpose OF that
building and all that it symbolizes.
II have two ambitions (D To see
that library completed by the summer OF
1925, which will be the 50oth anniver-
sary of its founding; (2) to see it built
while Cardinal Mercier lives TO see and
enjoy It.
1--WE Americans have been exceedingly
generous In the relief OF the suffering
all over the world. We have done more
for ourselves than for those upon whom
our largesse has been poured out.
when the Belgians found that the
Americans were claiming the privilege
of building that library they set apart
quite the most conspicuous spot In Lou
vain. The plot is ample and the build
ing will be one of the great monuments
of modern art and architecture.
"The cornerstone was laid last sum-
mer because Cardinal Mercier. who is
man Of action as we'll as great teacher,
had no intention of delaying this project.
"The building itself is superbly beau
tiful. 1t is a matter Of pride that 1t
will be the work OF O. great American
architect, who has put into this project
The New York herald., 1922-11-09
New York's Water Power.

New York State has an undeveloped
resource OF 100000 continuous horse
power in her streams, according to
statement made by JOHN p. HOGAN
in paper read at the San Francisco
meeting of the American Society OF
Civil Engineers. This includes one
half the potential energy of the New
York side of Niagara Falls aud of the
st. Lawrence River. In these sources
Of power and the still undeveloped
energies of the States inland streams
Mr.. HOGAN sees vast possibilities of
industrial development as well as
an enormous reduction in the con-
sumption Of coal.
Covering about 2 per cent. OF the
area OF the Union, New York has
per cent. OF the industries OF tho
country and produces IS per, cent. of
the total kilowatt hours Of electric
energy developed in all the central
stations of the United States. In man
ufacturing. lighting and transporta-
tion the State consumes 37,000,000
tons of coal annually. With coal at
81 a ton these groups of industries
would every year have to meet coal
bill OF $3.50, 100000. With water power
resources fully developed IL is esti-
mated that this coal bill would be
reduced by about one-third, that is
to say, by about sS6,000,00O This
would justify development capital
ization OF billion dollars.
As TO the prospects of this very de-
sirable development Mr.. HOGAN is
optimistic. Difficulties which hereto
fore have impeded progress in this di.
rection are gradually being overcome
by a broader understanding and ap-
plication of the principles involved.
Provision for adequate storage OF
water together with selective develop
ment OF plants along these streams
in harmony with the uninterrupted
dow Of power from the great Niagara |
The New York herald., 1922-11-09
Beveridge's Defeat.

The defeat of ALBERT BEvERIpGE for
Senator in Indiana, considered wholly
apart from its political aspect, Is a
national loss. The United States
Senate needs BEvERIDGE. 1t never
needed men like him more than it
needs them now
Ii BEvERIDGE had been elected he
would have brought to the Senate
ripened experience. wide knowledge
of public affairs, wide knowledge of
American history, wide knowledge
Of world history, and would have
brought to that body a brilliant
mind, brilliant scholarship and gen.
ius for work.
If BEvERIDGE had been elected he
would have Been towering figure in
the Senate, almost if not actually the
biggest figure there.
The country can i'll afford to lose
such men as BEvERrpGE from its SER
vice in these times of world chaos.
The New York herald., 1922-11-09

and st. Lawrence sources Is among
the problems to be solved before the
Empire State can fully utilize these
vast resources.
The chief obstacles to the develop
ment Of inland streams have been
legal restrictions and lack OF cooper
alton between private and public in
terests. In conformity with the COM
mon law the courts have sustained
the right OF the riparian owner to an
uninterrupted stream flow. This
made water power development on an
extended scale contingent upon a
practically unattainable agreement
between private interests. Differ
ences in designs of'plants on single
stream and the consequent inevitable
interferences were responsible for
many failures to come to amicable
understandings. This obstacle is be-
ing rapidly overcome by the conver-
sion of great numbers OF direct water
power plants into hydro-electric
plants, thus permitting harmonious
operation along one stream. The
river regulating district plan is based
upon mutual understandings between
all power owners on stream and is
now rapidly minimizing collisions OF
interests.
1t, cannot be doubted that all seri-
GUS obstacles in the way OF New
York's development Of its n,agnifi-
cent water power resources to capac-
ity will be overcome. Mr.. HOGAN as
sures us that we are leading the coun-
try in thorough and competent study
of the subject, and 1t is lead which
the Empire State is likely to keep.
The New York herald., 1922-11-09
Deaf Automobile Drivers.

To THE NEW YORK HERALD: Regard
ing the statement made by a Paris doc
tor that too many automobiles are being
operated by deaf and nearsighted per-
sons, let me say that II the doctors and
so-cailed specialists would devote their
efforts and training to finding a help or
cure for those so afflicted instead Of
trying TO take a livelihood away from
them they would be doing something
worth while.
AS I have been deaf for a number of
years and have spent hundreds OF dol
lars seeking relief from doctors and spe-
ciaIists I know there is very little
help, if any. for deaf person.
Incidentally do not drive a car.
DOVER. n. j., November Z. II. S. d.
The New York herald., 1922-11-09
The Things Eternal

There are some things no hand can take
away;
The tender. green oncoming OF the
spring.
The fash OF color from q bluebird's
wing.
The scent OF clover blossoms mid the
hay:
These are the things that never know
decay,
A snatch OF some old song I heard
you sing.
The swift enfoiding 10Y you used TO
bring
When It was mine to have you for day.
These are the things eternal. which abide
Beneath the dull tasks OF the COM
monplace,
These are the things by which we
climb the stair
4 That leads to larger life and purer
air,
They are like windows God has opened
wide,
Through which we glimpse the radi-
ance OF His face.
EIrsApErH SCOTLAND.
The New York herald., 1922-11-09

New York's eagerness for any nov
city in the course Of everyday life is
shown by its treatment of that useful
institution known as the tearoom.
For many years New Workers strug-
gled along without its ministrations.
Suddenly the tearoom was discovered
in this city and It has become one OF
its most popular resorts.
But is It the tearoom OF yester-
year? The metropolis took to the
new manner Of acquiring refreshment
for its daily needs so enthusiastically
that any establishment of this kind
which could make the slightest claim
to the name called itself a tearoom.
So there are regular restaurants of
an unambitious character but with
none of the qualities Of the tearoom
which have quite unblushingly ap-
propriated that designation. No nov
city in the gastronomic field ever was
more warmly received than the tea
room. No name was ever used to
cover a wider variety Of places Of
rejection.
Even the kind that offered charac-
teristic dishes, whether they came
from Hawaii or merely South Caro-
lima, adopted the title, thus enlarging
in another direction the mission Of
the little eating place which had come
to New York with its own specialties
in what it gave and in the way it
gave them.