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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
COBB SIGNS WITH TIGERS
Detroit Star Gets Contract Without
TO-DAY Clause.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 12.-Tyrus Ray
nond Cobb, star center fielder OF the
Detroit club, Tuesday signed a three
year contract with the Tigers.
The new contract does not contain
the Today clause. and Cobb's signing
it siIences the claims of the Federal
league that he will jump to that cir
cult. 1t is not denied even by the
Federals that the new form of con-
tract without this clause will hold in
court.
The exact amount of money received
annually by the Georgia marvel is not
known to anyone except Ty and the
club officials. 1t is generally believed
to be $4,000, however, and some peo-
pie who claim to know, put it even
higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Burlington Defeats Browns.

Burlington, Iowa, Aug. IA raw
boot by Pratt in the eighth and a time
ly homer by Hale in the ninth won for
the Pathfinders over the st. Louis
Browns in an exhibition game by the
score of to 4. Score:
Burlington 40 90 o o 0 Is 1
St. Louis. .....0 90 20 1 0 0 Il 2
Batteries Baichlep and Hale; Hook,
Rumler and jenkins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Kansas City, 2; Buffalo, 5.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Minneapolis, %; Milwaukee, 6-5
st. Paul, o.; Kansas City, 10.
Indianapolis, 4 Cleveland, 1.
Columbus-Louisville; rain.
THREE-EYE LEAGUE.
Bloomington, 5; Davenport, l.
Springfield, So; Decatur, 3-3.
Quincy, 4; Moline, 8.
Peoria, 2-2; Dubuque, 90.
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
Galesburg, 9; Cedar Rapids, l.
Muscatine, 5; Clinton, /.
Waterloo, 10; Keokuk. list game)
Waterloo, g. Keokuk, (2nd game).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Tan for Sweeney in ninth.

Two-base hit-Sweeney. Struck out
BY Ragan, (Leach, Safer, Sweeney,
Archer); by HUMPHREYS (Miller).
Bases on balls-Off HUMPHREYS. l; off
Raglan, 2. Double play-Miller to
Cutshaw. Hits-Off HUMPHREYS, in
six innings; off Vaughn, in two in
nings. Left on bases-Chicago, 5;
Brooklyn, 6. Time-1:35. Umpires-
Eason and Quigley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

Chicago ......o011o3 00x-5 Il 2
Batteries-Bluejacke Houck. Chan.
pelle and Land; Johnson and Block.
War in Ebbet's Field.
Brooklyn, n. Y. Aug. 1.-THE war
between Germany and Great Britain
was transferred to Ebbet's field YES
terday afternoon and ragged on the
Cub bench long enough to defeat the
o'Day gang. 3 to 2, and sink the good
ship Chicago into fourth place. Ger
many was represented by the steel
turreted battleship Heine Zim and
Great Britain by the protected cruiser
Roger Bresnahan, neither of which
was damaged to any extent. the only
casual ties being to the game itself.
The cause of the conflict was a
maneuver by the German craft during
the fourth inning. In ordinary par
lance. it was a bonehead play by which
Heine Zim tossed off what promised
to be hard earned victory. The Irish
cruiser insulted the dignity of the
kaiser's representative after the in
ming and the Heine Zim resented it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

KHAN Tor Tinker IN eighth.
-Batted for Hendrix in ninth.
BROOKLYN ...0 0 o o o o l ID
Chicago ......O o o %
Two-base hit-Seaton. Struck out
BY Hendrix, (Hofman); by Seaton.
walsh, Tinker. Wickland, ZWilling.
Z: FarrelD. Bases on balls-On Hen
dirk, 4: of Seaton, 4. Double plays
Farrell to Tinker TO Beck; Tinker to
Farrell to Beck. Wild pitch-Hendrix.
Left on bases-Chicago. 8; Brooklyn.
Q. Time-2:15. Umpires-Goecke
and Anderson.
Score OF second game r. II. +.
Brooklyn ....OOOO2 O01O-3 =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
1T HAS COME AT LAST

Have you allowed your optics to
wander toward the standing of the
Three-Eye league teams today? II
so why not? Listen-Davenport is
holding onto first place by less than
single game. Il is the first time for
months that Peoria or any other rive
has had a chance TO jump to the top
The DistilIers have that chance to-
dav. II Peoria wins today's game and
Davenport loses, Peoria will be on the
top Of the percentage column.
or late Davenport has been playing
some pretty punk baseball. and has
lost a great majority OF its games the
mast month. The Distillers on the
other hand have been winning stead
ilv and now appear TO be in a direct
line for the Three-Eye title
4 ENGa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
OTTAWA TWIRLER
TRIMS BLUE SOX
Nelson in Superb Form and
Davenport Counts but
Once on an Error.
Mol INE LOSES TO QUINCY
sIo~ City Plays ErrorIess Ball for
Third Straight Time - Peoria
Takes TSo-comnnies Divide.

z,oouington, Ill, Aug. 12.-Daven-
=. couId not hit Nelson. late with
OTTAWA OF the Illinois Missouri league.
md their only run was due to an err
bloomington broke up the game
- the seventh. punching five hits on
- and won to1 The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

The fact that Ned Egan has turned
one of his twirlers over to Waterloo
leads a Cedar Rapids scribe to claim
that there is conspiracy to beat Mus
catine out of the c. A. pennant. But
the fact that Egan had turned one Of
his pitchers over to Doc Andrews is
surely not conclusive evidence.
We'd sooner believe Ned was working
for Nuscatine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
AMERICAN I.EAGUE

RESULTS YESTERDAY.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago. p; Cleveland, 90.
No other games scheduled.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Brooklyn. 3; Chicago, 2.
Boston. 8; Cincinnati. o (13 innings:
darkness).
Philadelphia, 8; Pittsburgh, 4.
New York, 2; st. Louis, Give in
nings; rain).
FEDERAL LEAGUE.
Chicago, 0-5; Brooklyn, 2-3.
Indianapolis. "a; Baltimore, S-5.
ST. Louis, 4; Pittsburgh, 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
GOLFERS BATTLE
ON CHAMPIONSHIP
Cady Turns in Best Score in the
Qualifying Round of SO
Holes at Arsenal.

The annual contest for the cham
pionship of the Arsenal Golf club Is
on, the qualify round Of &c holes hav-
ing been played with the following
SCOPES CadY turning in the best card:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
Champs Beat Tail Enders.

Quincy. Ill. Aug. 12.-Quincy won
out yesterday by scoring two runs in
the ninth after Moline had made three
4 the first half of that inning. The
final count was to g. Moline played
errorless ball for the third time dur
ing the series. Sherer Of the cham
-ons featured with four hits His
.ourth swat decided the game. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

ns-BIoomington: Craig, Gurtz,
Lucas, Donica, Nelson. Davenport:
Went. Two base hit-Lucas. Three
base hit-Gurtz. Stolen bases-Koep-
ping, Jackson. Double play-Nelson
20 Lister Bases on balls-Off Nelson,
Z. of Barnes, 2. Hit by pitched ball
-Gutz- Struck out-By Nelson, 2; by
Barnes. 2 Wild pitch, Barnes.-Um-
pire-Eddiuger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12
British Champ to Come.

New York, Aug. 12-Miss Cecil
Leitch, the new British golf champion,
will come to America next month to
compete IN the national women's golf
tournament at the Nassau Country
club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

mig match at the meet? There are
also a number of fellows around here
who have a good chance at winning
that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

The fact that Roddy Hendrix has
signed with the Peoria club for the
remainder of the season leads one to
believe that the Distillers are not very
anxious to cop that Three-EEe bunt-
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

1t is probably true that Joe Azevedo
was doped, He had an overdose of
Charley White.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

That Hank O'Day will stick to the
Cubs as manager for at least the re-
mainder of the present season is the
announcement made by President
Thomas. What have the Cubs done
to deserve this?
Dan O'Leary is to walk 1000 miles.
No, no, not the Dan you're thinking
Of; that Dan has a hard time getting
as far as first base.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

The fact that Eddie Evers is matched
to meet frankie Sinnet leads one to
believe that there should be humane
society for the prevention of cruelty
to young bantamweights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-12

A headline announces that Fred
Clarke is sick and has gone home for
the purpose of recuperation. If we
managed the Pirates we would be sick,
too.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-21
Officials Defiant and Secure.

Tho publication of the state ofVh sef'Ioe W.
MISSIONS answer to the Civil Service REFORM AS
socistians charges of lawbreaking ana hepo.i'N'
shows roe officials to be completely ignorant oi u
ird,frercpt 70. the purpose for which their ooaru
was created. It Is not necessary to charac'eriNe
this bodv as "a commission engaged IN cu'''a'l e
graftn as does the Reform Association, IN oruel
70 make the point that it is unfit for Its WORK 1t
&c only necessary 10 prove that the commission
fraouentgv engaged in official actions contrary 10
the fostering of the merit system mat Is Tue
case bv the members own admissions IN answer
IN the associations charges. The assertion tnat 1t
used ifs discretion and challenges the association
right TO impugn its motives is puerlle denance
of criticism which, being puerDe, is negligible
In effect the commissions answer is, 'Weh' "nat
are Won going to do about it, And 1t must be
confessed that under the law as it stands-amend-
cd 10 suit the commissions own ve"s-notmhg
can be done until next winter. Then a new Gov
ernor NAV prefer charges against these officials 10
the Senate and also recommend changes IN the
law which would cure the possibility OF such an
attitude on the part OF any future commission 1t
is pertincnt TO recall that Mr.. Whitman has prom
ised 10 do this, whereas Mr.. Glynn has ducked
the issue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-21
The Special Newspaper Party Abroad.

Margaret t. Tierney in the Lawrence Telegram
IRELAND
On the boat from Holyhead 20 Dublin
met friends from The Hague called Goodwin.
TO hear their experience would make vince
And YOU may be sure they're in Dublin since.
For that is their home and they TO stay
Just all others who toured away.
Besides these were friends from tho St. Paul
Who were ready 10 so home at tho first call
Tho scenery IN ireland would do your heart good,
Whether pasture land the beautiful wood
The hills and the trees the sreonest OF things,
One would like 10 be tho ivy that round them cling;
BY nothing anywhere could they be excellcd
And only by Irish hospitality be equallcd.
The lakes and the parks so beautiful 70 sec
To remain there would be ones glee.
Since every visitor TO Barney must 20
And kiss the stone there, did So
OF having performed this feat some can boast
But the assistant from the African coast?
From Cork TO Youghal and Kleagh
enjoyed myself by the day.
Twas from beautiful Queenstown I left awhile
Wishing my time could be lengtheped a while
But holidays were over and sailed down the bay
70 meet the Franconla enroute 20 y. S. A.
Some OF our party returned or the Adratc.
While one tardy member waited for the Ualtc.
But home safe ono and all.
4 few members coming by way OF Montreal.
Every liner complied 10 the Same conditions
Travelled in darkness as II on secret missions
Immigrants did not crowd tho storage.
As IL was occupied by those OF rank and peerage
Paying any price "Old Glory" TO embrace
Saying. "Of all the countries Americas the place
And never again. save on business they'd roam
But stay in the United States, Home, Sweet Home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-21
The Seizure of the Brindilla.

II thes ground for the seizure OF the tans sleau-
ship Ia;iudla is her transfer from German 10
American registry, there is pretty international
legal sssrabbc in prospect According to one re-
mort. the seizure was expected by Washington and
Is designed as a test case. II this rs true, the
Halifax prize court is likely to witness memo
rable arg1lnent that will scarcely end with its
decision.
The pDovison Of the Declaration OF London is
fairly strong against the validity Of the transfer.
Article LVI declares:
The transfer Of an enemys vessel 70 neutral
flag efoted after the outbreak Of hostiltes is
void unless it is proved that such transfer was not
made In order TO evsde the consequences 10 "hlcn
an encmys vessel, such, is exposed
II is possible that the transfer was in fact made
for this very purpose-to prevent the ships capt
nre as prize II she should sail under the Ger
man ha4. There Is however, the fact that Great
Rritain has not ratified the Declaration Of London
and thai she can scarcely hold the United States
"a its niles Aside from the Declaration, the trans
fer OF vessels to a neutral flag stands rs one OF
the Macy moot questions Of international law
The changes for dispute, for learned legal argu-
n1ent md for hot emotions are many. Let us all
hear in mind that the rights Of the case are de
hatoble and that there is 30 need OF crying out
rptn We are hurt The right Of England TO pro
coed as she has done and to try out the issue be
fore p prize court is scarcely controvertiblc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-21
To Beat Tammany, Vote for Whitman.

Mayor Mitchell could not endesvor 10 reconcile
some Of the things he has said against Tammany
with support of Sohmer, Bensel, Ahearn and Half
fen without looking utterly ridiculous. In repu-
dating these worthless be squares himself with his
antl-Tammany position Of last year But there re-
mains some further squaring to be done. He prom
ises 10 support Governor Glynn, admits that he
disapproves strongly of some Glynn appointments
and eulogizes the short ballot system all in one
breath That is the Mayor advocates a system
making a Governor apowerful as to appoint
ments. yet promises to give his personal support
70 one whose conduct in that line of duty he crit
cises
II is on '1ogic' of this nature that Tammany
must rely this year.
Governor Glynn boasts OF his economy in figures
which he cannot prove and dares not try to item
ze while hanging to his costtails are Tammsny's
Sohmer. who turned over the huge patronage Of
bis office 10 the organization and Bcnse recon-
mended for indictment by Governor Glynn's own
investigator. That IS what Governor Glynn's cleo
ton means-a return TO Office Of the Tammany
gang which for four years has been plundering the
state Il may be that Mayor Mitchell is willing to
stand In state affairs for that which he CAM
paigned against in this city. II may be that Pres-
dent Wilson IS willing TO inhict such government
on the State Of New York II only Democratic
Congress delegation can be sent to Washington
The responsibility must be clearly defined.
Only II the GIynn ticket receives this year thou
sands Of votes which are naturally, normally anti
Tammany can 1t be elected. Those votes cannot
be cast IN ignorance of the facts This, II ever is
the time for o coalition Of antiTammsny forces
against Tammany in the state.
Tammany in the city government has been pretty
well disposed Of. -Four years of Tammany In the
state government have furnished scandal and crime
enough TO prove what may be expected so long as
Tammany Is maintained there. If the ant-Tam
many citizens cast antirammsny ballots the
Tiger will stink back TO its Hail. The only ticket
which will be effective against 1ammany is the
one headed by Mr. Whitman. since the contest is
between him and Governor Glynn. vote for any
body else merely means a vote wasted which
should have counted against Tammany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-21

changes are to open again the dumping on THIS
markts of a vast quantity Of American RAILROAD
shares, held abroad can be best delayed by re-
establishment of the value of our railroad secur''
ties, hlsed on larger earning power. AZ the pest
much American capital win be used up IN taxing
care Of the securities returned from abroad Inc
ruro,,,an governments will also bid for large guam
titles of free capital at higher interest rates ana
u ,s obvious, as Mfr. Conant told the commission
Yesterday. that "it American railways ana inous'
trial enterprises are to obtain any new capi'a'
vbatexer during the next few years 1t VIII DC
roco.s,,rv 70 make issues Of securities very al
tro,tt,e not only in respect to the rate or inter
sst b,t in respect to the evidence that the interest
and dividend payments are absolutely Secuieu "
adequate earnings
For that reason the Interstate Commerce O""'
ro,ss,c,, needs 10 enlarge its vision and deal III
tho bradest national spirit with the rate question:
Starving the railroads is a dead policy. III s0"s
literally TO their assistance the commission "0uio
holm materially in tiding the country over the pres
cnt economical crisis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-21
ASKS STA FOR FAMILY
Society Says Six Can Be Sup
ported Six Months on Sum.

For a father seyenty-thres yea. q:
formerly a musician but nov fssH'
and blind; a mother, worn With Won
and worry, and four ehildreO 20
Charity Organization Society asks sll'
to help meet the needs Of the us1' 81
months.
The oldest boy, just fourteen, Il ~
ing given a course as an electrician
a vocational school, the society sli''
ing a scholarship Of S. a week Al .
vestment exceedingly wise for ~
future, because when the course
finished he can earn much more toFri
the family's support. The Oldest g.,
fifteen, earns SO a week in fseserl
but the society hopes TO hnd ps''
work for her soon. 81,
The mother, an expert button.hs'
maker, is unable, because OF nsr gnn
cal condition and the irregu!sri!,
work, 20 earn more than 81 OF W !
week. n the society car eonnnIs
help her with S. a month and 9.
the boys scholarship Of sl2 2 noss
for the family's expenses, the tns " 4.
come when the family VIII agha y
self-supporting and will stand % "
feet. A. "a. 4
Gifts may be sent 70 the on~ 4
the society, 1O5 East 22d ST. ana W.
be acknowledged. -.
The society Acknowledges ~ ~
thanks the following contributors ~ y.
in response 20 previous Appeals !. "
Tribune: Mr.. David l.. Gluek, ~ r. =
II. & Fl. j." So; Washington " :"
$40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-21
IN THE BERKsHIREs.

BY dNH ~ A++N
Lenox. Oct. 20.-Depsrting 70" y.
for New York were Mr.. ara n.
George +. Crane, Mrs. Francs y, /.
Winslow. Miss Margaret Wlnslos, =
and Mrs. Newbold Morris. Mrs, q
II. Jesup, DR.. and Mrs. Z; Z; ~
Mrs. Charles NJ. Greenough' NE i, II,
D. Wood, Miss Matilda Brownss I;
and Mrs. J. Nelson borland, rs W.,,
ward W. c. Arnold and Mrs NAY
Nogel. - sl.,,
MIR. and Mrs. William Douglas S Ss'r
will prolong their stay al u"
until November 8. -. MI
Mrs. John d. Wood, VINO wr's,sr,
visiting with Mrs. Robert "D
has returned TO New YORK. c,.,s
Thomas Shields Clarke ara ~ b
John Clarke came to PemoroOi' VI
day from New York. Mr.. sav s.srr
Clarke are closing their vi!'s
day. 10.
ker entertained the TUESDAY " s
their log cabin in Glendale sna se,,.
Bowker spoke to the club on 'ns "
dinavian countries. u IN,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederles ~ VIC
Mrs. II. G.. Turner and ME "a D
Turnbull, of New York, sr'''
day. ella 4
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Elio, yy s
Boston, arrived at the Curtis ~ y
Mrs. Alexander Van Rens'slsss 10
Miss Louise Van Rensselaer, Va. y
been in Lenox FOR the late ses
got 10 New York tomorrow .s,t
Miss Vera Bloodgood IS sS,rs
Mrs. John Z. Alexandra o.
Lawn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-21
MAYOR PRAISES KRACKE
Formally Opens Approaches
to Manhattan Bridge.

Mayor Mitchell formally opened yes
terday the permanent Manhattan and
Brooklyn approaches to the Manhattan
Bridge. His automobile was the first
to cross the river. On the BROOKLYN
side a number OF vehicles waited and
followed in the Mayors wake as ne re-
turned to this side.
II am surprised to see that work has
been pushed ahead with such speed"
said the Mayor in praise of Bridge
Commissioner kracke and the depart
ment. The opening of the permanent
approaches has been completed several
weeks before the time called for in the
contract.
"In four or five weeks the Bridge
Department will have finished its work
in connection with the new Fourth av.
subway, which is to run into the
Centre st. loop from the Manhattan
Bridge. The new Fourth av. service
should be opened as far out as Beth ST.,
Brooklyn, by the first of the year"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-21
FOR NEUTRAL ORCHESTRA
stransky Urges Musicians to
Forget Differences.

Josef Stransky, conductor OF the
Philharmonic Orchestra, though Be-
hemian, is a believer in the neutrality
Of music. At the first rehearsal Of
the season yesterday afternoon he
made an address to his musicians,
urging them to forget all social differ
ences and to work solely for their art.
He said in part:
The European war has not affected
the orchestra as seriously as had been
feared. We lose only two members
one detained in Austria, one called to
arms. | offered my services twice to
the Austrian government, although
am exempt from military duty-but
they were refused, as more than
enough volunteers had applied, and
was given my passport for America.
"There has always been a spirit Of
good fellowship in the orchestra and
a fine understanding between you and
me. beg that this may continue, and
that, whatever differences OF opinion
may exist, we will speak of them only
in the strictest good fellowship and
respect the point of view OF our col
leagues. Art and especially musical
art, is UNIVERSAL and belongs TO every
country"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-21
FROM A WHITMAN CRITIC
The Republican Candidate Fails to
Please This Progressive.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The Republican party must
realize that many unfortunate incl
dents are now occurring that might
have been avoided if The Tribune's
advice had been followed and Mr.. Hin
man nominated.
For instance, Governor Glynn, who
has always been anti-Tammany, has
turned the tables on his opponent by
pointing out the Murphy Whitman al
lance Of last year.
r. r.. instead of rampaglng through
the state pointing out the weather
vanc qualities Of Mr.. Whitman, would
once again be back in the q. o. p.
fold.
fancy | hear some mossbacS say,
ave don't want him back" But you
will after election. The voters want
no Murphyized Republican.
Then Mr.. Whitman's knowledge OF
state finances is so incomplete that he
is really making il easy for Governor
Glynn to show how i'll prepared the
Republican candidate is to assume the
responsibility of the gubernatorial
office.
1t would be much better for Mr..
Whitman to refrain from discussing
state finance, because he does not
understand the matter himself. and
those who are furnishing him with the
figures are either hopelessly ignorant
of their subject or are trying to erect
imam of straw" for Governor Glynn
to demolish on the stump.
So far the most cursory reading OF
the speeches shows that the advantage
is all with Governor Glynn. Mr.. Whit
man should stick to the electric chair
as his campaign theme.
A few years ago Bird Coler almost
reached Albany by shouting "Ramapo."
Between Coler and Whitman, so far as
campaigning goes, there is much in
common. They both shine hammerine
one subject. OF their hobby they seem
to be lost. c. +. SELLOUT.
New York. Oct. II, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-21
THE PEOPLES COLUMN
An Open Forum for Public Debate

arc countless numbers Of women, with
out chick or child, for whom the only
just description is that of parasites on
the body polite. \ woman who EN-
rloys as servants not one, but half a
dozen, Ignorant foreign peasants" is
lar from being economically indie
pendent.
Not long ago man could lead an
idle existence, if his financial condi-
ton permitted him TO do so, without
inviting unfavorable criticism. The
possession of wealth no longer excuses
idleness in a man. lie must either con-
tribute his share to the social work or
forfeit his own respect and that OF his
friends. Unless all signs fail the day
is not far distant when idle women Will
be regarded in the same way.
T.. w. VAN VALKENBURGH.
East Orange, n. j., Oct. Is, 1914.