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New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
The Truce Of the Elk

Elk teeth are worn by squaws and
white men, says the Department Of
Agriculture, adding that just as tho
demand for aigrette feathers by the
female Of our species threatened the
determination Of one Of the most
beautiful varieties Of birds, 30 to-
day the demand for elks' teeth by
the American male is threatening
the extinction Of one Of the finest
species Of deer in this country.
II is only fair 10 state that much
has been done, especially under the
impetus Of the Order Of Elks, 70 pre-
serve these animals. But apparently
the demand for elk teeth is still sufFi-
ciently great to encourage poachers
10 slaughter buck elk out Of season
just for the sake Of obtaining the
two teeth which are so highly priced
Unless the market for elk teeth is
curbed before It is too late, says the
department, there will be an end Of
the elk in this country.
At one time roaming throughout
the land, the elk are now mostly
confined to a few reservations In the
Rockies. There is a famous herd in
the Yellowstone to-day we'll accus-
toned 10 the ways Of the hunter
and recognizing that during the
closed season an armistice exists be-
tween themselves and man. Wild as
they are at other times, the elk have
learned TO depend upon man for food
in the winter, and they seem TO lose
all shyness when they come in 20 the
ranches where they may obtain feed
after the SHOWS have covered their
natural pasturage. As many as
$500 have been photographed in a
single herd in the neighborhood Of
the Jackson Valley.
Among the Indians the elks' teeth
were not considered Of sufficient i'm
portance to be worn by the braves
The decorations which they priced
most came from the dangerous ami
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
A Screen. Not a Bar

Former Ambassador Gerard has
sounded judicious warning against
the importation Of European hs-
treds and feuds with the immigrants
who come TO America.
To prevent such calamity is ex-
actly what the present law limiting
immigration is intended to do. The
law serves as a screen through which
the right sort Of immigrants may be
sifted, rather than a bar against
any immigration.
With unlimited numbers coming
into this country it would be utterly
impossible to set up adequate tests
as to their fitness for citizenship OF
TO make sure that they would not
bring with them hatreds which, bred
in their own countries, would result
in riot and disorder over here. But
the new law gives a chance 70
winnow
The Jsew immigration law has
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from time to time imposed hard
ships on people who have been
turned away because steamship
companies neglected TO secure IN
formation concerning quotas but u
has kept the worst elements Of the
postwar European population Out
Of America, and, after all, the well
fare OF America should be Of some
concern to our government.
No one denies that immigration
has helped the United States or thas
foreign-born citizens have taken a
useful and important part IN shap-
ing its destinies. But some sort Of
screen is always necessary ana
the law as it exists now has proved
the most satisfactory screen that
has yet. been devised.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
All for This Gary Plan

A Gary plan" which everybody
will support is the campaign an
nounced by the Safety Institute Of
America to reduce the number Of
accidents in New York City. Judge
Gary. who has wrestled effectively
with the same problem in the steel
industry, heads a large committee
Of citizens, men and women Of
widely difused interests, who are
determined 10 minimize the daily
perils TO life and limb.
That there is occasion for con-
certed effort is evident from the
casualty figures: 3,345 persons
killed in New York by accident last
year; ,Osl deaths from traffic acci-
dents alone. Of which S65 were
caused by motor vehicles. The
needless slaughter has been de-
plored a thousand times. Perhaps
an energetic committee can find a
way TO stop it. Nothing much has
been done so far.
Judge Gary asks for Such an ag-
gressive campaign Of education that
public opinion will be developed TO
a point where rigid enforcement Of
law will be maintained and an over
whelming sentiment in favor Of pro
lection will be established" There
is such sentiment already, a food
tide Of protest against preventable
manning and killing. But the pres
ent generation before II had the
automobile 10 drive and dodge
wasn't taught caution. Now this will
have TO be taught in the schools,
learned with the alphabet. That is
probably part Of the new Gary
plan. How adults can be vaccinated
against carelessness and reckless
ness awaits an answer. The
slogan Safety First" has not done
wonders.
There is no lack Of abstract will
ingness TO make safety an American
institution. Practical measures are
to be expected from Judge Gary
and his colleagues. They are needed
and public opinion will support
then,
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rs combination swab and duster
which is piled constantly. Otherwise
the exhibits would be seen only
through a glass darkly"
The attendants at the Metropolitan
must be constantly on the alert 70
enable young visiters" 10 resist the
temptation 20 slide down the granite
lid Of the sarcophagus Of Uresh-Nofer
after the most approved eellar-door
method. They must also discourage
the recurring thought that tho restora-
tion Of the tomb 81 Perneb is an ideal
locality for hide-and-seek And they
must see 10 il that the great stone
colins which once held the remains o.
Egyptian dignitaries do not become
the more recent resting place Of pea
nut shells
In tho great hall Of armor more
than once goodly ioust has been
imminent. with small warriors srming
themselves capriciously and cap-A-pie.
And while one group will be innocently
contemplating an armored figure and
inquiring II that Guy didn't have 20
dress with screwdriver and what
would ne do II he itched, another de-
tachment will be meditating entrance
into the model Of an armorer's shop,
bolder than the small friends Of the
village smith, who were content 20
look IN at the open door.
Perhaps no object In the museum
shows more the sears Of childish curl
osity than the plaster representation
Of the tomb Of tho worthy Graf and
Grain Hennenberg, reeumbent in efigy
Just trihe above the level Of child's
eyes. Efforts TO obtain really com
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir; I notice in the paper this
morning that Mayor Hylan has directed
Commissioner Hirshheld 70 investigate
General Lincoln c. Andrews, Of the
Transit Commission.
The idea Of Hirshfeld investigating
General Andrews is the most grotesque
suggestion yet made by the Hylan ad-
ministration. When Hirshheld was
defending piekpoekets in Magistrate
Hylan's police court General Andrews
was distinguished officer IN the
United States Army. During the late
war, when Hirshheld was safely at
home, General Andrews was In the
army rendering splendid service 20 his
country.
General Andrews is fine soldier
and an author on military subjects,
ard his services 70 the country during
the war were invaluable.
r. z. HEMsTREFT.
Brooklyn, July 25 1922.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
An Index of Character

Not until an unjustifed attack was
made on him did Governor Miller re-
veal the fact that he has paid $4,000
out Of bis $4,000 salary rather than
permit a deficiency appropriation to
be placed before the Legislature.
Doubtless it will surprise him to
learn that this action will arouse ap-
proving comment and that the av-
erage officeholder will cape with as
tonishment when he reads Of Il.
The Governor is no buncombe econ.
omizer. When he discovered that the
appropriation for the executive de-
partment had been exceeded it never
occurred TO him 20 ask for spe-
cial appropriation. Extravaganza he
would not tolerate in another depart
ment he would not tolerate in his
own. To him II seemed the natural
and only course TO make up the short
age, even though it cost him four
fifths Of his annual remuneration.
What he has done is an index Of
character Of a moral quality which
is less common in public officials than
II ought to be. He could without
giving any just cause for criticism
have set up the plea that unforeseen
expenses had made it necessary to
exceed the appropriation. He could
with perfect truth have said that
these expenses were incurred by his
secretary without his permission or
his knowledge. II he had shared the
point Of view Of many politicians he
could have found a way out without
making personal sacrifice.
But Governor Miller is not that
sort. He has an acute sense Of the
shade Of difference between what is
right and what is not quite right.
He has taste in public afairs-an
attribute which even scrupulously
honest men do not always possess.
The Governor made no effort to
get political credit from his pay
ment. Instead Of announcing what
he had done he was content with the
knowledge that he had done what he
knew 10 be right.
Only when the spokesman for an
important civic organization as
serted that he was shifting defcien-
,ies for other legislatures to make
up did he speak. His statement is
plain and straightforward, telling
exactly what Ne did and claiming for
his conduct no credit whatever.
What the Governor Is out Of pocket
in money he will more than make up
in the estimation Of the people whom
he is serving. Character and good
craftsmanship are qualities that
Americans admire.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
More Truth Than Poetry
By James ]. Montague
Making 1t Practical


f-Molefn ciucaron does not sqllp lo,ln'
min f0r success An American million
nlre.l
Why limit education
Alone 90 those who seek
To lard their conversation
With extracts from the Creek
No profit whatsoever
A youth can hope to gain
From cultural endcav0r--
IL merely fags the brain.
Far wiser and more prudent
For teachers 20 prepare
The young and plastic student
To be a millionaire.
To-day two great professions
Their followers provide
With imitless possessions
Whatever may betide.
The burglars life is pleasant,
His risks are very small,
He dimes on quail and pheasant
And seldom works at all.
Bootleggers have no trouble
In plying their career.
And see their fortunes double
a dozen times a year.
Success will crown the college
Whose faculty imparts
The sort of special knowledge
That's needful in these arts.
Alert and keen and breezy,
And unafraid Of fate.
These lads will have IL easy
The day they graduate.
And very little later
Vast fortunes they will deed
To dear old alma mater
That taught them 10 succeed.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
Russia's Problem Domestic

In his latest utterance in the
House Of Commons Lloyd George
gives gratifying evidence that he is
revising his views with respect 10
Russia. lie now acknowledges that
II is not worth while 70 talk Of rec
ognizing the Soviet government or 10
discuss extending credits until salts
flying assurances are given that Rus
sia would respect the property Of
foreign investors. Here is progress.
But Mr.. George still continues TO
discuss the Russian problem from the
point Of view Of the foreign banker
and investor. The sanctity Of the
private property Of foreigners is, Of
course, important, but it is not so
important as the sanctity Of similar
Russian-owned private property. II
Russia is TO be restored, Russians as
well as Britons, Frenchmen and
other outsiders must have property
rights. Russia owes a greater part
Of her plight TO the destruction Of
the initiative Of her own citizens.
communism and the private prop
erty system do not mix. A foreigner
going to Russia 10 do business can
expect little trade If the Russians
themselves are denied liberty Of in
dividual action.
The Russian problem is more do
mestic than international. II must
be solved by giving Russians a
chance rather than by giving the
foreigners a chance. From the be-
ginning the path TO Russian recon-
struction has lain through Moscow,
in internal laws, rather than through
Genoa and The Hague, with their
talk Of treaties and special agree
ments. Doubtless some day Mr..
George uSilI opon his eyes 10 the fact
that it Ia morq vital TO trade TO have
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
The Mad Halter
TO the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: am puzzled on reading the
recent Tribune editorial "The cranial
Pannikin," for Il certainly seems 10
lack sense. Perhaps tho writer Of IL
has been 7raeticing his own preeepts
and wearing a felt hat in the summer
months, in which case ! can well un-
derstand that Il has affected his think
tank
He says the straw Is too hot. n he
likes 70 keep as eool-headed as pos
sible he may be pleased 10 learn
that tests have proved the tempera-
ture inside the straw or straw-body hat
% be lower than that In any other
type OF headwear under similar cir
eumstanees.
lie says the straw won't stay on.
None Of my friends has that trouble,
They buy strAws that fit them. II they
have funny heads they get self-eon-
forming straws that cling TO round
heads and square heads alike.
lie classes the straw hat with the
siarched shirt and the stiff collar
This may be smart writing, but il is
certainly bad logic. Men have practi'
cally discarded the latter instruments
Of torture. whereas increasing millions
Of them fy TO the straw on the hrst
warm day Of May and wear IL continu-
ously in preference to any other head
covering all through the season when
comfort Is the uppermost thought
lie says the manufacturers have
taken away the hat cords. Here at
lcas, he is correct, since the head size
In fhe hat Of to-day is made so accu-
ratcly that the hat no longer needs "a
b, anchored 70 the bean with a cable
a. OF old.
Your writer suggests that bare
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What Readers Are Thinking

diverse local conditions and h'''s
the people that has been OF inn"
value in retaining the love and r'''s
Of all our citizens for the nsn'~
government. :.
Nothing is entitled 20 q place - .
Constitution that is not seesp"''
principle by all, or sll but an inHp
cant fraction. Of our citizens and - :. !,
Is really good law in matters r'l'n" !,
daily life that has not the 'urp'nn ~. .
an overwhelming public opinion ~ y,
ldea Of the extremists that srsp
opposed TO nationwide prohioi'''n
tippler or a drunkard Is prepor
rubbish. /"
New York, July rs, 1917. 4
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
Romantic Pragmatism

Kipling's farewell, Romance
was really a demonstration Of the
impossibility Of losing romance. The
railroad Is no less romantic than tho
galley or the sail-driven bark, while
the wonders Of aviation, submarine
navigation and photography keep
pace with the extravaganzas Of
Aladdin and Ariosto.
Only the other day contracts were
let for Harvesting the swift waters
Of the Jordan, near their debouch-
ment into the Dead Sea. Scarcely
less romantic is the scheme made
possible by the munifcence Of an
Italian resident Of New York TO
pierce the mountain wall between
Pisa and Lpcca, and thus TO unite
two Of the most famous Italian
cities. Ever since those cities were
founded by the compatriots Of Hector
a mountain barrier has separated
them. "The Pisans are unable 10 sec
Lucca," as Dante wrote.
Who shall soy that Carlo Bar
sotti, the journalist, is not in his ap-
peal to the romantic imagination the
rival Of Dante Alighieri?
Lament Of the decay Of romance
comes only from those without
imagination in their souls. In other
days they would have been just as
dead. There is no lack Of food for
spirits which feed on inner hunger.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
A Clear Call

Among the public papers OF Fres-
ident Harding few will have a higher
rating than his telegraphic reply to
a wide-mouthed agitator who circu-
lated the silly charge that the Ad-
ministration would draft unwilling
men for railway and mine work.
The rebuke given is singing, but 1t
is courteous; it is severe, but it is
temperate and fair, and most richly
deserved.
The United States is not soviet
lied Russia. Its freemen when
they abandon their employment are,
as the President says, exercising
their constitutional and lawful
rights"
But az those who elect to be idle
are guaranteed the full enjoyment
Of the right not TO work, so other
men are guaranteed against molesta-
ton when they elect TO work. The
soldiers Of the Republic are as much
AZ the service Of the strikers as at
the service Of the non-strikers. Sim
pie are the fundamental principles
Of democracy.
Nor is there any taking away
from the railway shopmen the privi-
lege Of appealing TO the Labor Board
70 reconsider its decision. II there
has been error, If the shopmen have
unredressed grievances, the way is
open TO correction. We, the people
Of the United States, did not erect
the Labor Board TO oppress any
man. We established IL and main
tain il TO secure. as nearly as may
he, an impartial tribunal to hear and
give moral judgment concerning the
equities Of industrial disputes.
The board is a bulwark Of protec-
ton 10 the railway employees, secur-
ing 70 them protection against the
natural selfshness and alleged pre-
ponderant power Of railway employ
ers. The law creating it recognizes
collective bargaining and places
within the reach Of the employed the
services Of experts when they begin
proceedings. Not friends Of labor
are those who are demanding the
abolition Of the Labor Board.
President Harding handles the
shopmen's strike issue not only in
telligently but in a high-souled man
ner. He looks beyond tho solution
Of n particular problem to the pres
ervation Of principles whose disre-
gard would mean reaction in a
severe form. Human beings can
have tyranny. based on selfish force
and class rule, or freedom, based on
laws made by the people, but they
cannot have both al the same time.
Crystal clear Is the call the Presi-
dent has addressed 70 the common
sense Of his fellow citizens, among
whom he is proud 10 include the rail-
way shopmen.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
The Young Idea and Museums BY Fairfax Do""'

plete view have resulted IN ussna
% the ornaments OF the N=A A
winged bull Is minus q plrlor. asrss
Is shy an arm and knee, l.os d sA'n
paws and a queen hands. sss!a esi'
tails and an angel nouns ~ ssck
thumb. A saint, not orirnslly ssslt
tured as martyred, Is holding cut W
stumps Of arms. But the HnrssbsfSs
probably have taken q rev lease "a
life in the memory Of pOstsns.
Child visitors 70 me Nstrrsl E'''
tory Museum are all FOR climbing u
snd helping the chilkst chief and esv
paddle their war canoe. Chubby hs't'
chuck totem pole figures under ~
chin. Many hardy young spirits hsr
been unable 70 resist the impul" 70
enter the full sire model ,sp.s Of ~
Blackfoot Indians ard crouch With ~
wax redskins around ,hs embsu 1
their camp FIRE. A bras. bar tltsi
stop them and finally the sn,rss hf
20 be- glassed IN. Nor vs' iss n's
entirely childproof until 10 'itr s'
teen well spiked down IN s't'fi''e'
with an the best circus tent 'r'H'','
Three or four times playful 'vsn'
- AL
by boys have broken of the "a "
the stuffed elephant ths' s'sne' ~"
the main entrance, fes, Of ''r''s
arm as we'll as Of sn inquirns ni'''
But n an ounce Of prevention hn vs.
been in time. a pound Of rsr''"
cheerfully made. i,
And the attitude Is that sviesn' !"
lollypops on a glass esse IT, s'e' -
real evidence that an intsre''sa ','.'
living and learning. in more Ways W
cne has applied itself
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mails. such as the grizzly. But when
an elk was slaughtered for meat the
souaws were permitted to keep the
teeth.
If there is serious danger OF
determination, why not close the
season on elk for a number Of years
and endeavor to discourage the use
Of the teeth as charms?
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
Time 10 Study Engish

To the Editor Of The Tribune -
Sir: The letter from Dorossy -
Garner appealing for forsir
for Sea View Hospital seems 'sr
/ have been told that all the p n.
a, tha, Institution srs America IA
zens. II these men can't resa 'A ,.
4 believe now IL Is time tns'
taught. .-.Ss
I have heard OF many foFe
giving the excuse; Il ha'' "a
time to study English Ins. =,
be so, but these men - 4.
View will never hare . time ~ Ia
present. so move that you
Sea View with some First keaosx kssx
New York, July 25, 1922.
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headedness Is cheaper and more COM
Portable. 7 believe that physicians,
nerve specialists and oculists have a
great deal 10 say on the other side Of
the argument.
II I don't happen 70 like ice cream I
can say that j, is hot. dry and hard TO
chew, but people who like 10 eat ice
cream IN July will smile and know bet
ter. ROBERT J. PATTERSON,
Editor The American Halter"
New York, July 90, 1929.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
How Prohibition Works

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Mr.. L. B. Anderson In to-day's
Tribune asked how prohibition works.
Prohibition IL working finely among
those who would drink II the law re-
quired them 20 do so. but among others
u IS working very badly.
Deaths from alcoholism IN New York
were over so 1ef cent greater 10 1921
than in 1920. 40 far in 1922 there is
az increase of so ger cent over 1921.
JOHN GRAHAM.
LsOnia, n. J., July IS, 1922.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28

Russisn-owned factories than It is
TO have here and there a foreign
owned factory which is protected by
a special agreement.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
Difficult

The Allies would probably take
more interest in Germany's plight
II they could get more interest out Of
her government
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28

Does u tear his hoartstring' 70 learn
how highly the slightsd woman valued
him. or, pufed up with traditional
masculine coneeit. does he consider in
cooperating himself or wonder whether
he shouldnt take out more lie insur-
sneel
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
No Objection,

Few husbands would object to the
proposal that they be bonded II they
were put IN warehouses with certain
other bonded goods.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
The Reign of Flivve'

(Fro,n LVsJ ,..sI
We're Henry Ford 10 Be
President, historians could h'''' n
blamed for referring TO THIS
Tin -Elizabethan era.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28

Each time fhc papers announce mar
another moor girl Is asking. through me
eouyis. for n few hundred thousand dol
lars worth Of heart balm" ire wonder
Bor he alleged philandercr feels when
,be papcrs are serucd upon him and ~
realizes m lasi whaf his society vas
,rorfh
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
THE GNARLED OLD FAMILY TREl

THE GNARLED OLD FAMILY TREE
fFrom Ths Trtbursl
while young du Pont Is working here IN
-srpen,.r shop IN place % striking me-
chanic bis father and the second successor
10 his mother IN the home iuft outside me
eiiy are touring Europe with me brother ~
ths second wife. Maior y g. bradford. who
aorompanisd Mr. and Mrs. 40 Pont 10 Eng
land 10 attend the welding ~ hls niece. tfe
daughter % his sister. Mrs. Alicia Bradford
Nadfor fu port
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28

We are plunged into heights Of ex-
eitement By an advertisement from
Bridgeport, Conn, submitted by !. +.
Moore. which announces IN part:
presenting. free Of charge, the In
trepid Duo. Harold d. Curtis and Dare
devil James Dolan, In their Astounding,
Awful and Abysmal BALLOON AS
CENsION."
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
Quick. a IItteri

Quick. a Litter
Sir: Couldn't you use a little space
this morning 20 ask the Merchants
Assoeiation's Anti-Ltter Bureau wheth-
er or not It's campaign for reform
will be directed against pigs and pupsl
PETER DOUBT.
New-York tribune., 1922-07-28
The Tower
SUCCESS

uHE man who early rises.
Il And sings beneath the shower
And gayly exercises
The stated half an hour
Who makes bis daily labor
with pep and vim rcploie
And doesn't watch his ne.ghbor
or grouse about the heat
Who does each task before him
with energy and care
And will not LET it bore him
viii win but don't care.
The man who. grouehe' 'eornint
Disdains the sullen look
And even says good morning
Politely 90 the cook;
Who doesn't have to worry
Because he late has lain
or tear Of in hurry
For fear he'll miss his train
VIII find he is rarity.
Employers like 70 get him.
He'll battle In popularity
And he'll succeed we'll let him.
he who. when toll Is over
Before his day Is through
Fndeayors 90 discover
Some other work 10 do;
Who comes home from the rgor
or work 20 weed tho garden
or nov the lawn with vigor
And feel bis muscles harden;
Who even gets great pleasure
From reading 70 his wife
That human is treasures
But, golly, what life.