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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26
DISCIPLINE FOR WOMEN
They Need IL Badly, Says Mrs. Blatch,
but Will Not Take II from Men.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir In the Geographic news from Paris
on February 20 We are informed that
Project Hennion. the head of the Paris
police. has twice issued stern edlct
against unprotected Aatpins. out that the
Parsienne merely smiles, shrugs her
shoulders and goes her way, often
bristlng like a hedgehog" This is but
another argument for votes for women
and another painful Illustration Of the
fact that men cannot discipline women.
The best men of the community mean
by that the most thoughtful and far
sghted-have been able. through the use
OF political power. to discipline the less
civilized Of their class.
Women have never had the advantase
of being disciplined by those who could
discipline them. Men have made laws
unjust TO women. and they have made
laws sometimes that favor women. but
they have never been able to discipline
them. one OF the leading railroad cor
porations declared recently that IL a
woman met with an accident on it's rail
way. and wore hobble skirt. she could
not recover damages: but mere man,
when he gets on the bench and I'm the
jury box. does not seem TO fall in line
with the corporations and discipline the
women The Mayor and city Council OF
n Southern town declared very brave
things about disciplining women who
wore slit skirts, but the fair danes
OF the South laughed the plan 10 scorn
Boards OF health have declared against
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26
FOR A SMALL SCHOOL BOARD
The Present Complicated and Cumber-
some System Must Go.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: II Is high time that the public
press vigorously advocated tho reduce
ton of the Board of Education 10 a
small membership. With five or seven
members we may hope 10 have some con-
sistent and responsible business man
agement, and on the educational side a
centralized supervision that Will be llee
from fads and frills.
There seems to be very frequent oc-
casion for one or the other Of the daily
newspapers to refer 20 some action OF
the present board of forty-six commits
sioners with ridicule, end yet there Is
no concerted effort To get 1t down To
reasonable working body. Under pres
ent conditions the splendid work planned
by the social centre committee VIII
probably continue to be retarded by req
tame and unwarranted opposition or one
or another OF the fifteen committees OIL
management OF the present board.
The commissioners themselves are not
60 much to blame. The real lault IL
with the system-or. rather, lack OF sye-
tenn Things are done too much at arm
length and without the proper KNOWN
odga of WHY and how they are done
There are too many committees ana do
a business proposition the whole plan Is
wrong. 1t is too complicated ana cum
horsone Tho commissioners as rule
give very little time TO their duties, ana
the situation is such that TINS Is PROV
ably a good thing. for il is somewhat
t.sr.n a4Tl
simplified by leaving 1t to the chairlhei'
or the committees, or. in case or thelr
Inactivity mot infrequently the case), TO
the heads Of the different bureaus.
WHY not get down TO something sim
nile like my plan Of seven members ana
only three committees and all interlock-
ing through the president or the Doaru
being chairman ex ofticio of each COM
mittee? II It IS a paid board with eX-
ecutive mowers, there should be school
exnert on each committee. viz. on ele~
meutarv schools, on high schools and
snecial branches. and on building and
supplies.
on the other hand, If it is to be an
honorary board without executive pow
ers and only powers for general organi-
cation. establishment of policies and the
supervision Of their application. then
there should he a well paid business
manager with an adequate force of paid
assistants. and on the educational side
there should be a centralizing Of super
vision JOHN A. WILBUR.
Former School Commissioner.
Tho Harlem Board Of Commerce. No.
300 Lenox avenue. Feb, p, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26
Literacy and Stone Carving.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The Sculptors, Carvers and stone
cutters Employers League is formed for
thu purpose OF showing the people OF
the United States OF America that We
have in our employ large number OF
men who arc Of the illiterate class. but
who are the most skillul mechanics.
commanding large salaries. being in de-
mand in our industry and contributing
largely to tho wealth of the country
The proposed Burnett-Dillngham bill.
II made a law. would be an Injustice not
only TO this class of men and their fam
lies but 10 this beautiful industry. We
therefore protest against tho proposed
BILL and especially against the llteracy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26
THE DIARY OF OUR OWN SAMUEL PEPYS.

February 24-All day at my scrivening, and with
no great success. neither. Becker the police lieu
tenant this day granted the right to new trial.
Dreadful things, thought and not destined to give
lawbreakers great respect for the law. Home late,
weary and my eyes smarting, till thought how Old
SAINT Pepys himself lost his vision, which worried
me greatly.
25-Up before noon. and for long walk through
the city, in the sunshine and could not but think
how far better in body am than this day year
ago, when I took steamer for Bermuda To the
office where all day and near all night, what with
the distractions around about me-
A wealthy acquaintance-oh, yes, one must mix,
in this professon-asserts that he filed his income
fax schedule, and filed it accurately, claiming no
exemption whatever. And yet" he conides. 81 felt
like liar and criminal"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26
The Coming Tower
IHE IIMIV.

,,vc pulled y ps. c.e.2 a' Esyms Time
have fniSn TO sSe cellar 10 be
hut never Bryan and grape juice rag T
have often used the sapstic,. stead OF finer subtle
stun
have eouaed mighty snodgrass in his recorderror
muf
have asked just why the chicken turkey 'ot' "oi'
tho road
But never wrote a Bryan and Chautalkqua ode
-Johnstown Democrat
have scssorcd lot of punk to fill my column up
And pasted sheets times bout OWLS OF the cup
have rhyrned and jlngled Teddy, have made run OF
Carrie Nation.
But I never quoted from Bryans peace Grafton
Wilkes Barre Times-1ead
I've oft donned cap and bells in my paragraphns stunt
I've fired off raw ones that made my readers
Two ,unned IN manner shameless enough life to mar
But I'VE never said Bill Bryan Jaw-talSway star
-Aentown Democrat
have gbod old McPhee about the hair he hasn't got
have talked making out of dogs. Oh quite
gbed at Upton Sharnrocks' from 'neir ''"
TO their kees
But I've never coupled Bryan with the educated seals
Houston Post
have printed many n poem that better oaru
would kill,
Many a minor eaguey lyric in a wild attempt to hll'
And when desperation drives me to the brink Of an
abyss,
Not infrequentIy spill little stuff like this.
81 will never desert the National League, salu
Matty last month. 81 am seriously considering the
Tederals' Offer" said the great pitcher yesterday.
Proving again that sport is sport and business IL
business and seldom do the twain speak to eacn
other.
Two Of the syndcates that bid for the Cubs nave
withdrawn their offers. One might almost REFER 10
them as rescindicates In fact, one did, and IT, = IL.
his initials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26

test attached to II, as unfair and dis
eliminating.
JOHN LA SPINA. chairman.
RALPH SICONOLFI, secretary.
GIULIO PICCIRILLI,
ORAZIO PICCIRILLI.
SALVATORE LA SPlNA,
Executive members.
No. 10 West oath street, Feb. a. 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26

The shops Manhattan for stores are showing
warm weather stuff already and if you go in and
ask for winter wear you are likely to be told that
it's out of season Well, we have enterprise, too.
Are you going away this summer? Let The Coming
Tower follow you.-Adv't.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26

the lawful acting President until an election can oe
held and n new President he chosen according 10
the constitution. leaving tho late revolution ~
sporadic incident and not as n national haot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26

Tho Tritunc uses its best endeavors TO rhsu'e I'd
,rstworthness OF every advertisement II pri,S
10 avoid the publication of all advertisements
4us misleading statements or claims
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26
"A LITTLE WATER on THE SIDE"
From tbe RusbvilIe Gnd) Republican. ]

Deadly Conflict of the Citizens of Rushvl,le thrust
the Arena Blind Tigers will be tho subject
tho church Sunday evening
o'clock; 1916, THE Significance and Mode
Baptism pastor will preach both services Bible
scll1Ol 9.3O q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26

owned and published daily by The Tribune Assoo'a'o"
8 New York corporation. ogden NJ. Reid president ~
Vernon Rogers Secretary and Treasurer Address ''
Building No. 154 Nassau street. New YORK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26

The importation Of 100000 eggs from China is
all right, provided they have not. according TO Chi
nese fashion. been stored underground for three
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26
srnscn1rr1ox nArEs-By Mall. ro.aso rald outside Of
cANAD1AN RATES:

Entered >, the postofce at York a. Second CLASS %
Matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26

Two Of the syndcates that bid for the Cubs have
withdrawn their offers. One might almost refer TO
them as rescindicates In fact, one did; and g. s. H.
are his initials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26

Speaking Of lastlines this mornings must be given
10 firm Of lawyers at - Pemberton Square. Bos
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-26

Day late thought: 1t is Gof not golf. that keeps
I;ccker out in the open air.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-18
sQrrELCH THE SCREECHERS.

We had thought that we had fully covered the
subject of unnecessary city noises in recent edito
RAILS but here comes the Birmingham Age-Herdh
temporary cordially commends the action Of the
city commissioners OF Birmingham IN the enac
ton of ordinance eliminating the useless
noises from the exhaust pipes of automobiles and
motorcycles by requiring the of mufrers.
This nuisance" the Aged-Herdfd observes
has been especially an aboulinatlon from the
fact that 1t has invaded the most quiet and
select residence streets at any hour OF the day
or night like a will-of-the.wisp, but leaving be
hind it the echoes of dozen volleys of ar
tillery"
Richmond underwent the same experience
until the enactment of the muller ordinance
and 1t went a step further and eliminated the
smoke nuisance which Is due to the earelessness
of automobiists a rule and, with its speed
laws and the traffic officers. plainclothes to
enforce them and it's traffic officers at busy
ners the ehauffeurs under perfect control
as they are anywhere in the country.
We wish the municipality could go a step
iul tuti dlt utdhs lHLo ACCOUNT SouIe VI the
discordant signals employed upon some of the
automobiles Many OF them are not only try
Ing upon the nerves but positively vulgar as
well run over the pedestrian who Is attempting
street crossing unconscious Of danger as to
brighten him to death with the horrible screech
emitted by certain OF these appliances. At the
risk Of being considered non-progressive, we
suggest that the authorities have much right
had to insist upon muflers, and 1t would be
Ia step welcomed by those of us who have nerves.
We can hear easily and heed as speedily the
musical notes OF melodious horn as we can
the discordant shrek of some freak appliance
and 1t is certainly less trying on the nerves
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-18
Endorses Mr.. Gibbons Position.

Editor Virvinian;

Editor virgnian;
sr,--I note with interest what Mr.. Gibbon
OF your city, save in Saturdays Virginfan rela-
tive 10 the speech of DIR. Stuart Mcclure, in
Richmond, few nights ago and / want to
dorse the sentiments expressed therein.
It is always a source - great regret to me
to see men of standing as ~ Mcclure oppose
prohibition. 1t does seem that Avery doctor in
our country should cooperate win us in this
great fight they being In position to know
so well the evils that from strong drink
in too many ways to mention believe that
the princtpae reason for strong business
men opposing prohibition Is that they are not
posted. they don't hear prohibition speeches
nor do many of them read prohibition facts
hence, for the want of proper information they
take dangerous stands on this question In my
opinion
I had an experience years ago with
one of the wealthiest men of Richmond whom
| respect greatly, but he against US / went
up to his beautiful home, looked 1t over and
enjoyed very much spending a little time In it,
We took seat the porch and he ordered
his butler to bring some apollinaris water, and
whislsey / had the honor at that time Of being
president Of the Anti Saloon League Of Virginia,
which he knew Of He took a small drink of
whs]<ey and I took little apoiiinaris water
and he, knowing my position on the question
we discussed il while ] fra nklv told him
that we were not after gentlemen OF his class
and age, and of course did crtticse their
desired to do SO. and we'll knew that not many
Of them abused themselves by the use OF it
but our main object to try protect the
poor, working men we'll others who could
not control their appetites for strong drink
and in prohibiting them surely add greatly
to the happiness and cheer of many helpless
women and children of our land, and also to
protect the young from the evil influences Of
saloons and strong drink generally The man
opened his eyes the question and 1t was
clear TO him that he had never Studied II to
any extent and seemed to view IL very differently
when I left him. This experience has causde
have opposed in this fight having never
studied the question they should / heartily
commend Mr.. Gibbons action in sending 800
to be used in sending The Virginian through
ont the state. and trust that many good people
viii follow this example. who should appreciate
very greatly the wonderful work that is being
done by The Firginian in moral reform and
fighting the nefarious liquor traffic. There is
no medium by which as much good can be
accomplished in this great fight we are going
into to scatter The Vrginian far and wide
and let the people and know the facts as
they really exist.
the good of the people and / trust all good
citizens Of the State who love this cause viii
do everything they possibly to aid financially
and otherwise in this great battle for the pro-
lection of the home. school, church and society
r. s. BARBOUR
South Boston. Va. Nav Is. 1914.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-18
A SATISFACTORY VICTORY.

The prohibition forces OF Maryland won a
sweeping and a most satisfactory victory Sat
urday when Charles county, in that State, went
dry by large majority under special cleo
lion authorized by the recent session of the
Legislature.
Charles county has for many years been CON
sidered OF the "wettest" counties in Mary.
land and every effort of the prohibitonists to
redeem 1t has failed. the county voting wet at
every election, though with continually decreas.
ing majorities Several years--on the occasion
Of the last elceton-the antproh ibitionists won
by majority OF 25o votes but Saturday the
prohibitonists carried the county by at least
SIS majority
This is the first Of the local option elections
authorized by the Maryland legislature at its re.
cent session, and the result OF the others will
lie watched with considerable interest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-18

that II IS for sweet charity--the proceeds going
to the Ragged Mountain Mission under the aus
pces of the Commonwealth Chapter Of the
Daughters of the Revolution.
BY sheer merit this production hiss charmed
cities like New York. Chicago and Washington
and on the strength Of what II had heard OF the
performance by those who have witnessed It. and
the fact that It is for most worthy cause,
The Ttrgjnidn hopes that the Academy OF Music
viii be packed at every performance
"Racketty. Pscketty House" will be presented
on Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday and Friday,
May 18th, goth, 21st- 22nd at o'clock. and by
special request a Fathers Night has been ar
ranged for Thursday. May 2lst, at $50 o'clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-18
$4,000 TO MEET
MEDICAL EXPENSES

WASHINGTON. p, c.. May IL
Secretary of War Carbon yesterday
asked congress to provide an allow
aJ1ce Of $50. 900 to meet extraordinary
medical expenses in connection with
the occupation OF Vera Cruz and with
the mobilization of troops for service
abroad.
The money. which L. needed for
emergency conditions now existing
or likely to arise in the near future.
viii be expended for medicine and
surgical appliances which are not
kept in stock in large quantities in
the army.
With the communication OF Secre-
tary Garrison was a letter from w,
G. Gorgas, surgeon general stating
that the appropriation If $3.50 600 for
the medical and hospital department
Of the army WAS barely sufficient 10
pay expenditures under ordinary con-
dltions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-18
RACK ETTY-PACkFTTy HOUSE"

Richmond will have a treat this week in the
production Of "Racketty Packetty House" second
only IN interest and importance to its May
musical festival.
"RackettyPackett House is the dramatized
version Of the charming fairy story by Mrs
Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of Little Lord
Fauntleroy. and critics say that it is the best
thing this talented woman has ever done 1t
Is play for children. enacted by children, but
It is one. too, which the grown.ups can appre
eiate This charming fantasy was chosen to
open the Chidren's theater In New York when
that institution was inaugurated last season and
it the whole season. The entire original
New York production, costumes, and the three
wonderful child stars who made the play famous
will be seen in Richmond. and they will be sup
ported by thirty-hve precocious Richmond kid
dies, II promises to be the dramatic and social
event Of the season. and in view OF the fact
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-18

fraudulently packed and shipped the barrel
as sugar must have known 1t was to be sold
In violation of law. 1t was labeled sugar
working yet. OF course the whole State knows
iawlessness
Pardon me, gentlemen, suggest you have
allowed yourselves to be deceived, Why should
you line up in such fight with business
which Is essentially lawless? The liquor men
fight everywhere and all the time To save
themselves they have made alliances with the
Gems Thus speaks the editor of The National
Liquor Dealers Journal He further says, that
they have deliberately aided the most corrupt
politicians and the most recreant officials they
give no aid to the publication of municipal
state or national administration. because they
have to ask immunity for their own lawless-
ness: that they have behaved in such way
that the people have come to believe anything
bad anybody says about their business; that
other trades may be bad but 1t Is not so
plainly in evidence"
Gentlemen, try to get our point Of view and
you viii that the principle Of local self
government is not at stake in this fight. The
liquor men do not care a snap for local OPP
ton They fighting for their business life.
To quote again the editorial, the business
seems incapable of learning any lesson of ad-
vancement any other motive than profit"
We appeal TO you 1awahiding Christian men
to Join in with the hest people of the State
TO abolish the greatest curse of the age.
Respectfully yours
(REV.) b. T. BEDINGTR
Phenix, Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-18
BRETHREN CONFERENCE
ENDORSES PROHIBITION

BROADWAY. VA. May 1.-THE
annual Sunday school convention OF
the Northern district Of Virginia Of
the Church of the Brethren. In ses-
sion at Broadway, today. at the Lin
Vile Creeks church. adopted the toll
lowing resolution:
The Church of the Brethren has
always stood for temperance, and,
since the mighty struggle is now be-
ing enacted to rid our State OF the
evil effects Of the liquor traffic.
BE it Resolved. That ii is the
sense of this meeting that the Sunday
school workers of the Northern dis
trict OF Virginia should do all in their
power consistent with the gospel to
help win the Statewide election for
next September
The convention will continue in
session today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-18
SERIES OF ACCIDENTS
ON BATTLESHIP TE>

NORFOLK. VA, May II.
Julian, a seaman form wilmin
Del. had his left leg broken below
knee Friday when q i4-inch proi,
slipped while being loaded on the
tleship Texas Three other men
injured more or less. A sea
named Copeland was struck ON
head as the shell slid past. II
vain Mate Mckee and a seaman
practically all the skin torn from
palms OF their hands when
caught the rope attached to the
iectile in an attempt to stop Its !
descent. Copeland injuries are
considered serious.
A bevy Of men worked steadiI
day loading ammunition on the
freighter. which probably will prc
to Mexico. The Texas will take
rounds of ammunition for each o,
l4-inch guns. Each round weigh
400 pounds. She will also take
rounds each for her twenty-one 8,
rifles. The weight of the projes
for these two classes OF guns J
will aggregate thousands OF to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-18
A. GORDON BROWN
CLAIMS MEXICAN BRIDE

HAMPTON. VA. May 17~-An-
nouncements have been received in
Hampton of the marriage OF A Cor
don Brown. United States vice consul
at Mazatlan, Mexico. and Miss Marie
de Lavegas, an attractive girl of that
city the wedding took place on
April 25th. Mr.. Brown, who Is a
son of Mrs. John w. Brown and the
late Mayor Brown, of Hampton. has
been representing the United States
az vice consul at Mazatlan for several
years. He visited his home here last
March. He is a graduate of the law
school of the University of Virginia
Miss de Lavegas is a member of n
widely known Mexican family and is
accounted one of the prettiest girls
in Mazatlan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-18
Quarter Of Million
F or Foreign Missions

| LANCASTER, PA, May 1.-THE
raising of s250.o00 for foreign missions
was voted today by the delegates to
the general synod of the Reformed
Church in the United States, in ses-
sion here. This sum represents in
crease of 100000 over that of last
year.
The objections of the delegates who
opposed the increase aroused the ire Of
the Rev. DR.. Rufus c. hartman, OF
Philadelphia. who stingingiy rebuked
them in words to the effect that II they
would spend little less for their to-
barco, which they are continually
smoking in social rooms OF the 'conven-
ton church, they would probably be
able to donate an extra Ave dollar note
to the fund.