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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12

The Chief Cause OF Vice.

After fifteen months OF study and investiga
ton of the vice problem in Wisconsin, the leg
islative committee appointed for that purpose
mas filed with the Secretary of State an
hauStive report containing radical proposals for
law enforcement and better social conditions.
AS was to have been expected, this committee
finds and reports thai the greatest cause of
commercialtzed vice is the of Intoxicating
liquors. There are contributory causes. such
public dance halls, road houses. pooriy-lighted
parks and public places, automobiles lack of
responsibility by parents enforcement Of the
laws by public officials. and lack of public
Amusement and recreation facilities, but the
chief cause is the liquor dispensed by the open
saloon.
The committee found that the wage question
had material relation to the vice problem.
That also to have been expected. The shop
girls and other working girls of the cities may
not be paid a living wage, as rule, but that
this fact was very largely responsible for vice
conditions has never seemed quite sound. TOO
many thousands of girls live upright lives on
the wage paid for those wages to be given as
reason for the delinquency or other girls who
stray into the paths of vice
But now that the legislative committee has
reported what will Wisconsin do about it? No
doubt the people with more less unanimity
will agree, and perhaps determine. that the pub
lie dance halls shall be suppressed: that the
read houses shall be abolished; that parks and
other public places shall be adequately lighted;
that there shall be more strict enforcement OF
the laws and SO on But If it should be proposed
to destroy the liquor traffic--thats different
John Bareycorn has host of friends and they
will fight to the last ditch for him any time he
is attacked The traffic in liquor Is shown to be
the chief cause of the evil which Wisconsin
seeks to eradicate but just the same a large
part of the press and the public will stnbbornly
resist any movement suppress this traffic
These newspa pers and these people will fall IN
line and howl Justify for solution of the vice
problem but they will vigorously oppose any
effort to do away with the thing which really
makes the problem what it is. The right OF the
individual TO drink liquor must not be interfered
with The principle OF personal liberty, so
called must be preserved. though Wisconsin
sink in vice
Nevertheless suspect that Wisconsin VIII
soon begin TO sharpen it's knife preparatory TO
going after John BarIeycorn's scalp.-Bristol
Hera Id Courier.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12

The loving touch OF Jess.
How tenderly IL rests
ron the heart sore woGn4ea,
Upon the soul distressed.
The tender touch OF Jesus,
Bleesing the little child
The Wonderful couch Of Jesus
Restraining passions Wild
Tire ouickeutng touch OF Jesus.
Bidding the deaf TO hear;
Waking the dead TO life again.
Drying the mourners tear
- precious touch OF Jesus,
Though an else he denied
Give me 10 ever feel its power.
To draw me by Thy side.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12
SEvENIy-F|vE GIVEN
WORK YESTERDAY
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES RELIEx-
ING SITUATION or uNEMPLoy-
ED AS MUCH As POSSIBLE.
MORE. WORK Is NEEDED
MEN HUNGRY FOR JOBS WILLING
LY SAW WOOD Ar 81 Al DAY TO
PROVIDE NECEssARIEs ron
THEIR FAMILIES.
MORE. WORK IS NEEDED

Have you work you can give
some man tn do'
Have YOU an abundance for all
your own needs?
What PETER way to express
gratitude for you own blessings
than to help carry a blessing 10
some other person:
Work not charity is what mon
want-but II YOU have no work to
offer let no. family suffer lack in
this great. big. good hearted, gen
erous city OF Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12
MEDic,l INSPECTION FOR SCHOOLS.

When il was announced that the footand-
mouth catt1a disease had broken out in Loudeun
County no precauton was too great to be- taken
for tho suppression Of the malady. The county
Mas uuarantined, cattle were inspected through
aut the State, newspapers gave wide publicity,
and hunt club gave UP It's weekly rims The
Federal government was actively engaged in
Reeping the disease confined to Chicago where
II nrst appeared, all the machinery Of -tHe na.
nom's health department vas set ia motion @
way the daager--danget 10 cattle What was Inc
>e7 IN gave food"values, to prevent loss Of
ns 80 ado 70 t.e materd. wealth of fhe
siula 1hcre 10 saedicsl Inspection o.
as54 children although there is % cattle wien
4ss8ae threaten thea Is 1907 one eatid worth
say ,housaad cdllc VINO vii place his
.Alsds Jcalu. ai- cAilds ne ~ lac scale
sssinsi all tn cattle oiFirsintaa
The Enomio Jo"aai ~ Idpraii0t gives an
Interesting discussion Of the gravity oi the >il-
aatlor. Takins he report Of the health Official
* Orange County, and this basis calculating
sor the State al large the joaraol dedoces the
fosIoving table Of diseased school children IN
ahe state al Virginia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12

oouraeement and the warm hand clasp contri-
puted largely TO the future and great
tess of this discouraged country boy, as he
vrestled with his studies against great odds. In
fact, when old man, In speaking of this in
ctdent In his lie the great statesman said: 'Y
can still feel the pressure of that hand"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12

Ine J9fFHGt Is 1uStfHeu IL atilohIiAAitHS tfi'91
startling figures" 1t says:
These figures are sinister enough, bot when
Ne, consider the total number of health tToubieS
among these 12S.0o0 children are literally
staceered They amount 10 one million three
hundred and furty-two thousand I'VE hundred
ana 4iNty-fve' These incredible figures are bet
ter uncrstood when it is remembered that prob
ably the vast ma ioritv or The affected children
have--per cspta-~from two to four OF the
health troubles mentioned. But the outstanding
reseult ts enough
Compulsory medical inspection OF all schools
followed up promptly by medical treatment, is
the remedy offered, II Is the only remedy pos"
sible Shall deplore the loss OF life in h"-
rope by the scourge OF war and allow our own
Young life 10 be bighted by causes that can be
removed Is any cost 100 great for a ctizenry
for the future whose sound minds shall be
housed In sound b0desf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12

Many a poor fellow who has become DIS
hcartcned and IS Respondent because of his in
ability to cope successfully with temptation
might ne strengthened and helped-~eten saved
If he could come In daily contact with one who
would make him feel by a personal touch that
ais tifc was worth while. word Of encourage
faent always means much but the personal touch
means much more. Why not take advantage Of
your many opportunities fol- using Il oftenef?
Daniel Webster was A country boy lie was
somewhat hedged-in from force Of circumstances.
and was not given the privileges accorded many
Of the Younger men of his dav and time AFTER
he had decided TO study law, he went "a Boston.
and without invitation, entered the once CT
Christopher Gore, who. at that tune. was at the
mead Of The Massachusetts bar. Little attention
vas paid TO him by those in the Office. one
CAV Rufus King noticed the solitary student
went TO him ont Of sympathy. no doubt; shook
aim warmly by the hand and said to him; 'MY
hoy [ knew your father well lie studtous and
worm win IL you want any assistance ad-
VICE come to me" Those kind words of en-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12
EGGs AND FOWLS.

Poultry, eggs and rabbits ~ good
aemand and bringing good prices Let
US sell your produce for you. Write
for tags aud quotations.
- HAZELGROyE & CO..
Cousnasaion Merehantn.
RICHMOND. VA.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12

Many OF the things easy TO do in life are
good. No one that 1t is hard to take
a man by the hand. Surely anyone do that
much. Then, when the hand has heart behind
il. and the clasp is of heart well as hand oh,
think OF the real good accomplished Many
life has been turned from the power of
n life seemingly worthless, has been made
rviceabie by a kind word and gentle touch
Thousands Of men have been uplifted helped
saved. by expression of personal interest and
love, shown by some friend, and the warm ha nd
( clasp which has accompanied the spoken word.
We are now approaching the Christmas sea
Our thoughts are, ought to be, OF
others What can / do to bring sunshine and
happiness into some heart and home? Thou
sands yea millions of dollars will be spent for
presents OF various kinds In many instances.
these presents will find their way into homes in
which they are not really needed Be that as
II may there is gift that is needed every
where and in every home, and. oh. how 1t Is
. appreciated by the recipient, when it comes
really and truly from the heart That gift is
love and is shown in acts OF kindness In words
of encours cement asd in the genuine hand-clasp
which speaks even louder than words. My
friend do not forget this in your list of gifts.
Give il freely and the holiday season will not
only be blessing to ycu but also to others
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12
\ special sale OF
Nick alum silk Hose.

Good quality, with
double. soles and high
spliced heels and deep
garter tops; black only.
Special per Pair use
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12
Weekend MedHdhons

CRGN GEORGE w. kEMrER
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12

order E.rsy--HoLsI y r.. si.s.iaA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12
McCailum silk Hose IL.
Exclusive Novelties.

Beautiful hand-em
broidered effects and
other distinctly new
fancy effects. 80 popu-
lar. for gift ma king. 8.
to 81 a pair.
First Floor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12
An Extra Value At ST Per Pair.

McCalIum, Wayne-knit
and kayser Silk Hose.
Three or the world S
most celebrated makes,
sold here in A complete
line of colors and black
ST and SI.50 a pair.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01

kept too busy at rescue work TO give
much time to sitting up nights and
figuring out laws TO make people De-
ieve as they do. or TO force them to
be good against their will.
The Salvation Army is deserving OF
a similar line OF credit in all cities
where II has a barracks It's helping
hand is out to everybody The Saliva
ton Army and rescue missions come
the nearest to being a right competitor
To the saloon in filing the niche of a
poor mans Clue" of anything that
has as yet been invented. They supply
resort for the men in the gutter
the men and women too. 1t is a
strange fact that the most OF the
worlds shining lights in religious and
social service work, bid adieu 10 their
past lives Of shame, not in a million
dollar church. or even a 80, 00O-dollar
church or Y. VI. G. A.,-but in some
rescue mission.
Last week 500 hungry unfortunates
were fed at the local mission. OF
these $50 were served free and $50
got a good wholesome meal for an
average of five cents each. Not all of
that $50, nor all of the $50. were
yanked forthwith into the Kingdom
of God, but everyone of them were
mellOwed a little, and improved by
the touch. With reference to the read
ing of the Bible, the exhortations of
exhortors, or the praying of prayers.
all Of which are a fitting part Of the
program; the kindness shown by the
feeding. and the friendly hand. are
what opens the way for the effective
ness of these other features.
What is said here as applied to
other religious or semi-religious in
stitutions, is not intended for dis
paragement. They have a goodly eff
feet upon a class of people, who
though they wear better clothes, and
move in a higher strata of society.
need Christian guidance and associa-
ton. At heart, a great many of them
are no better than the man in the
ditch. even though he fell there in
drunken stupOr. Prayers for the
smart set are by no means out of
order. The only point is that if you
wish to help the poor, and the under
world. you can do It most directly by
going direct to the rescue mission or
the Salvation Army.
Mel. Trotter's work in South Bend
is already proving it's worth. The
mission is deserving of liberal support.
1t pays to be good to the man who is
down, for life is pretty much Of
see-saw and we never know who will
be next.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
THE -HIGH-UP ETGHTERs.

They ought 10 give Briggs. the
British aviator who flew over into
Germany and punctured the kaiser's
Zeppelin sheds. a Cross of the Legion
Of Action. or something equally as
good. for he surely stands out as an
example of an aviator who is trying
To do something serious.
England and France, combined.
have something like $500 aerOplanes.
An aeroplane as a scouting machine
may be all right but German aviators
have demonstrated that the machine
is good for direct destruction OF things.
and, while we hear much about Eng
lands shivering in the dark over eX-
pectatlon OF German aircraft. il is
only occasionally that we hear about
anything being done by those hun
dreds of British and French aviators.
Surely the Krupp works make a fair
target
In the peaceful year OF 1918. 210
airmen met death and some 40 were
badly injured. War times seem TO be
safer for them. II seems possible that
efficiency in resisting attack from
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
WHAT GUARANTEE?

The folly OF military preparations
as a guarantee of peace has been
amply demonstrated by the present
war" says stephen Wise. the noted
New York rabbi. and he voices the
opinion of a lot of people, undoubt-
eddy
What is a guarantee of peace? Is
there any such thing possible as a
guarantee of peace What is Rabbi
Wise's guarantee of peace?
If an army and navy adequate for
self defense are not a guarantee of
The Rockefellers might have an an
swer TO this, but we're considering
peace as between the United States
and all foreign nations.
We have the Monroe doctrine to
uphold. we have thousands of mission
aries among the foreign heather, we
have the Philippines, Hawaii and
Alaska as part OF us. Disarmed. or
with army and navy inadequate. what
peace guarantee could we hope for
for these things? Or. doesn't it mat
ter if we have to abandon these
things?
Mind. we are not arguing; we're
seeking light If military preparation
is not a guarantee Of peace, what is :?
Would Germany and France. Russia
and Japan have had peace if they
hadn't been prepared for war?
Asked as TO the causes OF war,
would not Rabbi Wise have TO answer:
Oppression. racial enmity. religious is
sues and. over all. human greed?
What's Rabbi Wise's peace guarantee
against these?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
liz CITY REsCUE MISSION.

II we may believe the news reports
and when the reporters get 10 say
ing good words about an institution
you can pretty near make UP your
mind that it deserves 1.-THE city
rescue mission on f. LaSalle ST is
doing about the most good Of any
charitable or semi-charitable institu-
ton. in the city. In other words il is
making good. in maintaining the repu-
tation OF similar missions in numerous
other cities, where they have been
tried and have proven their worth.
There is little question but that the
McGregor mission IN Detroit, the Dia-
mond mission in Jackson. the Mel.
Trotter mission In Grand Rapids. and
one might 90 indednitely-hav done
more for the moral upllft. and 10 as
slst the poor OF those cities, than any
other one institution in those cities.
save as these latter have contributed
u the mission support They reach
the people that need 20 be reached.
and they reach them by way OF the
heart Mission workers. as a rule, are
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
MIR. TAFT. CANADA. THE MONROE
DO(IkIN NJ

SIR. Tafts views concernins the
problem that would DE presented by "a
German attack upon Canada reveal
the Jurist sticking closely 10 the letter
of the law. Answering the question
whether the Monroe doctrine would
require the United states 70 protest
against such an attack. he gives * as
his opinion that a consistent pursuit
OF the policy which this doctrine"
lays down, especially as Interpreted
10y Secy Seward i'm respect TO Chill,
would not require SUCH a protest
The Monroe doctrine requires"
nothing of the United States. Ii Is
the creation OF the United States and
has been frequently changed 10 suit
changing conditions. II there is any
thing at all left of IL. there Is rot much
that would be recognized by James
Monroe.
Confronted by the probability OF
German attack upon and invasion OF
Canada, the American people would
note waste much time in delving into
the books 10 find out what James Mon
roe once said. They would very
prompt. formulate a doctrine" TO
meet the contingency-an we imagine
this would be based on conviction that
If Germany once took Canada she
would never willingly give Il up.-New
y ork Herald.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

! more plentiful it is, the larger it bulks
as the measure of other ommodities.
Wages will rise and fall according
to the special conditions of the labor
market, just as cotton goes up and
down with the size of the crops or in
terest rates with the opportunities for
profitable investment; but there can be
no doubt whatever that a world gold
production which was $157 900, 600 in
1906 and has now reached the prOdigi-
Gus total of $3.50, LOCO, 600 a year exerts
a powerful influence in the direction
of higher prices
Various commodities respond in diff
ferent degrees to this upward move
ment Ordinarily, labor is the first to
receive the effect of bad times and the
slowest to receive the benefit Of rem
edial legislation; but trades unions
have pushed the demands of the
working classes so theoretically that
they are abreast Of the game or
ahead. The railroads. for example.
can be compelled to raise wages long
before they can get the consent of
government agencies for adjustment
of rates to the general higher price
mOvement.-Terre Haute Star.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01
HER WORK FINISHED.

The passing OF Mrs Edward A.
Jernegan. OF Mishawaka. is a distinct
loss. Not only 10 her immediate fam
lily and friends but her home city, with
South Bend as well. have lost a good
soul Her life was best filled with a
service for humanity. Her devotion
20 charitable movements had endeared
her to many hearts She will be
missed. most certainly.
The family in its grief, however. will
remember the deceased most partic-
ularly from the capacity in which she
has served them as wife and mother.
Those words. wife and mother" imply
a higher tribute 10 woman than all
other words combined. Woman has
lived life worth while if she an
owers these purposes and stops there.
but this one did not. Approaching
her service in more public way.
therefore, we are confident that this
family will receive an unusual measure
Of public sympathy.
Mrs. Jernegan lived her life in
manner we'll worth while.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01

There is no better barometer of
trade and manufacturing conditions
than the business forecast issued bv
the banks. To those who may doubt
whether labor conditions are improv-
ing, the following bank statement may
be of interest:
Probably 40 per cent of the labor
employed in the metal trades. the
textile trades and heavy manufactur-
ing generally was out of employment
at the beginning of this closing quar-
ter of the year. Not since 1893 has
the number of unemployed been so
large in this country as on Oct
Since that date, increased orders for
nome consumption, the opening, con-
version or equipment of factories for
the making of goods previously
Drought in Europe and the receipt Of
heavy orders for supplies from the
Delligerent nations have each served
10 reduce the number of the unem-
ployed. Within a fortnight, enough
mills have resumed or increased their
working forces to re-employ % per
cent of The idle, and ii is safe to as
sumo that not more than 25 per cent
OF the labor usually employed in the
heaVy manufacturing lines is idle at
this writing. with good PROSPECTS of
pOAA47 UCCi tdStu QdllA-
Among those concerns which have
been favored with heavy orders from
the nations at war, many are operat-
ms at full capacity and some working
a hours day for the first time in
their histories"
Every condition today seems to
pciAt toward prosperous year to
come. America is becoming the sup
ply station for Europe, and American
LABOR is as certain TO reap the beneft
as the sun is certain 10 rise tomorrow.
Grand Rapids News
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01

Reminders From the Columns
OF The Daily Times.

South Bend Tent, No. l, K. o. T. NJ.
elected the following officers: y.
Kennedy past commander, T.. Il. Sta
ley commander, b. f. Berger ieuten-
ant commander. John Roth record
keeper, d. w. Keller finance keeper,
0. ]. Asire chaplain, F. p. Eastman
physician, John NJ. Caulfield sergeant,
Charles Futter master at arms, w. A.
Norlander first master of guards, +.
NJ. Lawson sentinel, .. L. Hupp
picket.
Mrs. Joseph Scatter was given a sur
prise party in celebration of her birth
day.
Miss Matilda Rensberger and John
A. Harmon were married at the home
of the bride in Liberty township.
Edward Gillin, a pioneer resident of
Union township, died, aged 90.
Charles Jackson has the grip.
An option was obtained on part of
the land now composing Leeper park.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01

1t would be too much 10 expect that
Prince Edward should have learned
Danish in preparation for his brief
visit to Copenhagen, but Gladstone
thought it necessary to acquire the
language when, at the age of eighty,
he made visit there in 1895, on
board the Tantallon Castle. He took
with him a book in Danish and a die
tionary, and spent most of the time
during the voyage in his cabin study
ing the language. While the vessel
lay in dock and visitors were allowed
on board, the G.. o. NJ. sat quietly in
his deck cabin, absorbed in his study
and oblivious of the crowd of eager
faces peering in at the door and win
dow. Sounds like he were an Amer
lean actor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-01

be settled and settled scientifically in
this country. And the great party Of
the future VIII bee the party that pro-
Vides a ISOLATION that rises above the
merely partisan view, sees the situa-
tim as a whole. and recognizes and
Teconciles the conhicting interests i'm
vOlved the party, in brief. That uses
great partisan organization for the
attainment Of national and lofty nom
partisan ends
This Us new conception or ma
tional pa-tys highest function. but IL
IS conception that is becoming more
and more necessary. Conditions
change and we change with them. but
there is ground of expert agreement
on the great fundamental questions
which viii permit the currents OF ma
uOnaI life TO move forward TRANQUILITY.
surely and prosperously. The great
party Of the future must ind &c and
establish it.-Chicago Herald.