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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-11
Two Messages and Two Men

people of the United States. One is from
the brain and heart of Woodrow Wilson; the
other is the visionary outpourings of William
j. Bryan. One declares for manly insistence
on American rights, for the protection of
American lives; the other would arbitrate
murder, hold up pleading hands to the slayer
of women and little children protest but not
forcibly resent, the repetition of the crime
and cover with mantle of smooth words the
blood of the innocents.
The note to Germany, in terms and effect
is mere forceful reiteration of the note of
May / 8. In that note the President said
the imperial German government will not
expect the government of the United States
20 omit any word or any act necessary to the
performance OF Its sacred duty OF maintaining
the rights of the United States and it's citi-
zens, and of safeguarding their free exercise
and enjoyment"
BY that former declaration couched in
words SO clear that the wayfarinE man.
though fool. cannot fail to understand this
government and this people stand to-day It
gains new explcitness however, from the
PRESIDENTS description OF the sinking of the
Lusitania The principal fact isl he says
mat great steamer. primarily and chiefly
a CONVEYANCE for passengers, and carrying
more than thousand souls who had no part
or lot III the conduct of the war was tor
pedoed and sunk without so much as a chal-
lenge or warning. and that men, women
and children were sent to their death in cir
cumstances unparalleled in modern warfare"
For the rest the point of the American note
is in its conclusion After insisting in eff
feet, on the exercise by German warships
submarine OF otherwise, of the right of visit
and search, and insisting also that the lives
of noncombatants cannot lawfully or right
fully be put in jeopardy by the capture or
destruction OF unresisting merchantmen"
the President says: The government of the
United States therefore, deems il reasonable
TO expect that the imperial German govern
ment VIII adopt the measures necessary to
put these principles into practice in respect
OF the safeguarding OF American lives and
American ships, and asks for assurances that
this will be done
OF Mr. Bryan's statement, it is difficult to
speak temporarily. Apart from the fact
that it is oratorcal appeai to the
nation to discoun,enance the solemn act Of
the nations head, when it is read and dis
cussed In Berlin by the War Lord and his
chiefs. it will be with their tongues in their
checks. Perhaps not even by this ancient do
vice OF diplomacy will they be able to restrain
their inclination TO mirth. Won Tirpitz. AS
he sends OUT another submarine on its mis-
sion OF death, is certain 10 be particularly
delighted. Not DR.. Dernburg ard all his CO.
adjutors in this country ever wrought so well
for the German cause.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-11

Uncle SAM" says the Bristol Herald Cou
rler, doesn't wear helmet. ne doesn't
turn the tips of his nustache straight up but
he isn't scared of anybody"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-11
Protected.

Grubbs-I hear that old Skinem has given the
committee his views the proposed new
charter.
Stubbs-That must be a mistake Skincp,
never gave anybody anything. If the committee
mas his views. he has the committees note pro
ridinG for the return of the views with some
thing more than legal interest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-11
Awakened

There was Hohenzollern King
Who tried TO bluff through cvcrythinc
But found. to his extreme dismay
A man he could not scare away
Wilson-that'S all
THE TATTLER
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The Pcssinist Sny.:

Keep on the sunny side OF the street. Most Of
your competitors will seek the shade, and YOU
VIII have more room in which make progress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-11

a. Published every dny I'm the year by TEc Timer-
Dispatch Publishing Company, Inc. Address NIL
.comnaunications @ THE TIMES DISPATCH
lItnies-Dispatch building, 10 South Tenth Street.
Richmond. vn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-11

Entered January -, 1905. ut Richn,ond. Va. n.
second-clnsS mnfter under OF Congress OF
March 3, 1870.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-11

Discussing the Germany and all
things TO grow out OF II. the Danville Register
concludes: We convinced that sanity will
prevail in both countries. and that under such
conditions there is reason anticipate that
a satisfactory understanding may not be reach
ed. Fortunately for both countries. the hot
heads and the jingocs do represent this
calm. sane sentiment upon which rely"
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TELEPHONE, RANDOLPH /

= South Richmond. .............IO2 1920 Hull street
Z Petersburg. 100 North Sycamore Street
Lynchburs. ........,..........2IS Eighth Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-11

The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch has this to say:
Three Nirginians Included in the seven
names that be voted upon in the
coming election of candidates for the Hall OF
Fame, at the New York University. The three
NirEinians George Rogers Clark and Thorn
j. Jackson, soldiers. and Patrick Henry
statesman The Times Dispatch well adds that
it is matter for regret that the selections do
not include the of Matthew Fontaine
Maury, the pathfinder of the seas and a scien-
list whose fame is internatio and enduring
We fully agree that Maurys name should be
among the candidates, for the roll OF the Vir-
ginians entitled place in the Hall of Fame
viii not be complete until his is numbered with
them"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-11

THE TIMES Founded 1855
THE DISPATCH. Founded. Observation-Disclosures 1850
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-11

By Tfmes-Dinpatch Carrier Delivery Service in
Richmond tnnd suburbs) md PetcrsburE'
Daily with Sunday, one week. 10 cents
Daily without Sunday. one week. 10 cents
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Nnturnl-in n Way.

Nnturnl-in Way.
He = Miss Carmine has a
beautiful complexion. hasn't
she?
She = Well. she ought TO
have. She gets 1t fresh every
day.
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Current Editorial Comment

Mr.. Bryan rocks the boat" in
the midst Of the rapids. That is
the only practical effect Of his
resignation at this time, whatever
we may think of the cnrrectnan.
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Manuscripts nicu lions submit ted
for publication will not he returned unless
accompanied by pnstnge stamps.
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ohio State Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-10


minutes walk from the church. Stephen
and were at the real estate office
making final arrangements to take 1t,
when Stephen was called to the tele-
phone. Mr.. Lloyd-one of the richest
and most influential men in our church
was on the wire. Some one, who had
taken an interest in us, had reported what
we were doing, and MIR. Lloyd had acted
Immediately. 4'+'
at was the distinct understanding of
the congregation when we raised your sal
airy, he said to Stephen-so forcibly that
l, and the real estate agent also, l am
sure, heard him distinctly-"that the
increase would enable you to occupy a
properly dignitied home close to the church
and accessible to our members.
So we started in five-roOm apartment
at fifty dollars month-almost double
what we ought to have paid.
APPEARANCES Keeping up appear
= ances! How opposed in every princi-
pie that is to the teachings of the.Church.
But how this Excepting up appearances
is imposed upon minister! AT the start,
our $500 year, of course, should have
been enough to provide two people with
every comfort; and our $1,000 year
now, properly apportioned, would excel
lently provide for our little family of four.
am we'll aware that $1,000 year is
far in excess of the average family in
come; but the average family is not re-
CURED to live in community of people
spending from $4,000 to $4,000 year,
and obliged to keep up appearances.
Where does our money go? present
our monthly outlay, not with any idea
that it is model for the expenditure of
two hundred dollars for family of four,
but rather the opposite. 1t is simply the
best arrangement have been able to de-
wise to provide required appearances and
to supply necessities:
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This leaves six dollars month for car
fare and sundries, including my clothes.
The item for doctor and dentist in
cludes, of course, the "cost" of our two
babies. For many months after the birth
of each baby I went without buying any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-10


w and the brilliant and devoted
pastor of city church. The Sunday
before our wedding-which caused actual
CONSERVATION among the church mem
bers who saw sales-person becoming
their minister's wife-the congregation
raised Stephens salary to $500 year.
Two weeks before | had resigned my
position as head of the dress department
of a large department store, where for
two years had earned, in salary and COM
missions, more than $4,000 year.
used to laugh at Stephen when, before
we were married, he asked me if | was
sure | would never regret abandoning my
earning abilities to share with him less
than had earned alone.
why, would answer, I'D marry you
if you were a laborer making fifteen dollars
a week."
How many times since have thought
how much more true independence, how
much less worry and scheming and scram-
bling to make both ends meet, we should
have had if he were laborer at two and
half dollars day instead of a minister
at more than double that pay! How it
would simplify my problem now, as find
myself taking charity-there is no other
word for ito keep my children clothed,
and as l witness my husband worrying
more hopelessly each year to maintain our
required standard of living.
This must sound as if Stephen had
failed, or at least stood still in the min
istry. On the contrary, Stephen is sue
ceeding. His salary, as an index of this
growth, is now $24OO wear.
Stephens salary-so we call it; but
the church people require duties of me in
quite as exacting spirit as they do of
Stephen. These duties l had expected,
and am glad to undertake.; but had not
associated baking bread and pies and cake
and cookies for sale as an essential part
of my life as the wife of a minister But
without the continuous dinners" "ba-
zaars, "sales, and festivals organized by
the women whom am supposed to lead,
Stephens salary would not be paid, and
our church would cease to meet current
expenses.
fear that am not an ideal minister's
wife; for l seem to have brought from
business taste for independence which
makes it difficult in these circumstances
to be properly gratefulwhen my husbands
salary is paid
Neither can feel the proper gratitude
for the intense interest taken by church
members in our family affairs-for the
virtual dictation by the church of the
way we must order our family life and ap-
portion our personal expenses.
l first encountered that interference be-
fore our marriage. Stephen and had
been looking for an apartment. We had
talked the matter over several times.
We had agreed that fifth of the in
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come for rent should
be the highest possible
figure. Stephens sal
airy was then $3.50 a
month, so that made
$50 the price we could
afford for rent. For
that much money we
found a pleasant,
sunny little four-room
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-10

every possible privilege as to hours, leave
of absence in case of sickness or other
emergency at home. You need not be in
your office earlier than nine, and believe
it can be arranged that you can leave at
five on weekdays and at noon on Satur-
days. What do you say?'
l didn't know what to say; but he
must have seen me start as | thought
of what had the power to do. The five
thousand dollars additional to Stephens
salary that l could earn in two years.
How it would relieve everything give us
something in the bank, take away the
worry and strain and constant fear of
catastrophe! Mr. Alden seeing my strug-
gle, kindly inquired more about my af-
fairs. l needed money, didn't l? Yes
desperately. Couldn't my mother. Or
some one come and take care of the chill
dren when l was at work? Yes; my.
mother, though unable to help us in any
other way, could do that. l could not
fatter myself that my children would be
under less efficient care for the next two
years if my mother looked out for them
during the day than if did. 1t simply
meant moving to an apartment with an
extra room for her; and that expense
would be nothing compared to what
could earn. Then, if had to have money
I had admitted that-what was the
obstacle?
But, Mr. Alden, you have forgotten,
l said at last. IL married minister
ooh, had forgotten!'
His manner changed at once. He was
not less eager to employ me; he simply
was less hopeful of it.
RUTwhy, asked myself, why should this
be? Why should feel, or be made to
feel, that because am the wife of min
lister l am not as free to help my husband
and my children as would be if Stephen
We're in other work? Is it because the
church does employ me too, and has
just claim on all of my time? Why does
it not pay me, then? Or, if it considers it
is paying me now, why does it not give
Stephen and me together better than
day laborer's wages?
If it is right for me--if it is expected of
me-to cook and serve and sell food at
church suppers to help pay my husbands
salary, why is it that the plain proposal
of my working downtown, at excellent
pay and under dgnifed conditions. to
help my husband directly, is certain to
cause scandal?
Mr. Alden has given me time to think
it over and to let. him know what ] shall
do. And what shall l do? Is it false
restriction that the wife of minister
offered the opportunity to help her hus-
band and to free herself and children from
a degrading position of petty dependence
is not free to work for money save in
the church parlors? Or am free? Should
/ defy the restriction as false, and act as
the wife of any one but minister would?
In plain words, what should / do?
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This last winter it ,Uouid her hu'
was scarlet fever. story just as 1t
Both of the children
were very ill; but we pulled them
through-we had a trained nurse day and
night for two weeks for the baby. So, in
the spring, found myself with my blessed
babies safe, but with absolutely no money
to clothe them. l had no good street
dress myself; but, though my old one was
shabby, at least could wear it, had
not grown, but the children had.
Then arrived our first charity box. 1t
came from Mrs. Lloyd. $50 -
at was sent out of pure kindness, l
kept saying over and over to myself as |
took out the underclothing, "rompers,
dresses, and little hats that her chill
dren had outgrown, and, for myself,
dress had often seen her wear. argued
with myself long that afternoon, and
was able, when Stephen came in, to say
to him--,in voice that was almost too
calm-that we had had piece of good
fortune, and to show him the clothing. ~
He said nothing at adjust turned and
walked out again, and didn't come back
until supper-time. Then he said:v',
I'VE must keep those things, of course.
said, "Of course t~@
If we were obliged to keep on in our
present way of living, the children could
not grow into the strong, independent
man and woman that | prayed nightly
they might be. We must make some
change, Stephen and I; and Stephen,
without leaving the ministry, could not
make it. So it must be for me to make the
change. The salary my employment
had brought me six years before came
into my mind again and again.
My old way of life, with it's freedom
from the surveillance of others in small
personal matters, was in my mind day
before yesterday as l walked down
street near the store where used to work,
when | encountered MIR. Alden, the gem
eral manager did not expect that he
would recognize me, for l was older and
shabby was not wearing Mrs. Lloyd's
dress that day. But he stopped me with
outstretched hand.
Miss Chaplin! That is, mean
Mrs. -" .- 9: g., .,i
Andrews" l supplied.
Eyes. l had forgotten your married
name; but this day was going to look it
up and write you a letter. Can you come
up to my Office with me for moment?"
l went, fearing, hoping did not
know what On the way we chatted. /
told him about my children. l could see
he was appraising me; and, as soon as
we We're in his Office, he made the offer
plainly to me:
II was going to write you about this:
| have tried no fewer than eight women
in your position since you left me,
Mrs. Andrews. Every one of them has
made failure. If you care to come back
to me,-either for an indefinite employ
ment, or for two years in which you will
find and train for me successor,-I will
pay you an advance of twenty per cent.
over your last salary, and you will receive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-10
What
Shouldn't
Woman
Do?

new clothes for myself;
and now, when the
"children's diseases"
come around, the
children and | go
shabby fora wholesea-
son-or take charity.
This last winter it
was scarlet fever.
Both of the children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-10

;" HEN Stephen and fell in love
NJ I five years ago, l was twenty
w six, and he was twenty-eight,
w and the brilliant and devoted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-14
CHILDREN'S CONCERT
AT METHODIST CHURCH

AT the Highland Avenue Methodist
church n Chiidren's concert was given
Sunday evening to a large and appre-
ciative audience, The little ones were
all bright appearing and had their
parts well learned which added much
to the pleasure Of those attending. The
floral decorations were beautiful and
profuse. The following is the progra m ::
Mymn, congre ga ton: prayer, Rev. II.
S. Dow; welcome. Ralph Wakefield;
exercise. Little Sunbeams.' Thelma
Purdy. Erline Hutchingson Dorothy
Rich: solo. Hazel Drawn; recitation,
Jessie Milton; recitation, Harold Jones !;
song, Glover Blossoms" Primary de-
partment; recitation, Madeline Sweet
land; recitation. Myrtle Addition: solo,
Frances Brown; recitation. Rachel Mil
ton; recitation, Eleanor Scott: song,
Primary department; remarks. Rev
II. S. Dow; Goodbye Song" Primary
department; flag salute by the Sunday
school, America" congregation: ben
ediction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-14
COMMITTEES OF
GRAND LODGE K. OF
P. ARE ANNOUNCED

Grand Chancellor Howard F. Saw
Yer of the order of Knights of Pythias
Of Maine has made the following ap-
polntments of committees for the Grand
Lodge for the coming year to carry on
the important work devolving upon
them, the appointments being consid-
ered most excellent ones which will re-
suit in benefit 10 the order in the state:
Committee on Judiciary-P G. r.
Walter j. Sargent, Col Brewer No. Sc,
Brewer; T. G. r. Victor Brett, Con-
deskeas NO SO, Bangor: ?. G. c. Chas
), Wilson, Rocky Hill No. 81 Portland.
Ways and Means-P. G. c. Waldo
pettengill. Metalluc No. 80, Rumford;
!. G. r. Fred S. March, Lincoln No 80,
Damariscotta; P. G. r. Roy c. Haines,
DonaQua No. 1o5, Ellsworth.
Grievances-P. G. c. Lewis E. Davis,
Industry No. ., Lewiston: P. G. ?. Geo
Z. Frye, Calanthe No. 81. Augusta, T.
G. Il. Seth Z. Rowe, Boothbay No. 80,
Boothbay Harbor.
Committee on Finance-P. G. r.
Chas. H. Mailing. Condeskeag No. SO,
Bangor: T.. G. r. Harvey E. Knowles,
Conduskeag No. SO. Bangor; P. G. r.
Willis II. Aiken, Col Brener No. 56,
Brewer.
Credentials-P. G. V. c. Henry W.
Merrill, Hiram No. 80. Hiram: P. G. P.
J. Maurice Arnold. Calanthe No. 81.
Augusta: p. G. r. Chas. H. Leland,
Donaqua No. 105, Ellsworth.
State of the Order-P. G. c. Will A.
Gilman. Nonesuch No. 81, Scarboro;
P. 6. r. Arthur S. Noyes, Piscataauis
No. IS, West Falmouth; P. G. r. VIM.
Grant Brooks, Moyoshan No. /, Bidde-
ford
Printing!. G. c. Edgar ]. Brown.
Havelock No. So. Waterville: P. G. r.
Chas. Shepard, Myrtle No. 10, Kenne-
bunk: p. G. G. Harry H. Peterson, In
dustry No. .. Lewiston.
Warrants and Charters-P. G. r. Os-I
car W. Look, Moose bee No. 123.
Jonespcrt: P. G. r. Guy c. Herrick.
Rocky Hill No. 81. Portland: P. G. r.
Alfred ]. Keith, Phintheas No. rs, Old
Town.
Fraternal Correspondence. G. C.l
Edward c. Plummer. Acadia, No. 13.
Bath; G. /. G. Fred E. Wheel, Metalluc
No. SO, Rumford; P. G. r Elisha W.
Pike. Anchor No. Al. Eastport.
Rules-P. G. P. Archibald F. Hous-l
ton, Unity No. Is, Saco: P. G. r. Reed,
V. Jewett, Calais No. As, Calais; P. G.
r. Earl c. Dow, Gen. Berry No. s,
Rockland.
Distribution-P. G. r. Edward c.
Reynolds, Ivanhoe No. 25, Portland:
S. r. John H. Maxwell. Port Royal No,
81, Livermore Falls; P. G. P. Chester
/. Swallow. Onawa No. 20. Foxcroft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-14
Emma Marion Dunn

The community was greatly Sadden-
ed by the death Of Miss Emma Marion
Dunn, AT the home of her father on
Loudon Hill. al noon Sunday, after an
illness Of about a year.
The deceased was born in this city.
Feb. 5, 1892, and graduated from Hal
lowell High school in the class of 1908,
when only 16 years of age. Two years
later she graduated from Gorham Nor
mai school. She besan teaching in the
Lau@hton school and for three years
taught in the Clark Grammar school.
until her illness compelled her TO give
up her chosen work. She was one Of
the most popular Of Hallowell young
people, being very active in the social
life Of the city. She was a member Of
St. Matthew's church. During her i'll
ness she had been tenderly cared for
by her sister Ella.
The deceased is survived by her IA
tber. Sherman Dunn a sister Ella 5.
Dunn, and brother, Sherman Dunn,
Jr.
Funeral services Will he held at the
home at Loudon Hill al o'clock Tues
day afternoon The family has the SYM
pathy Of the community in their be-
reaVenent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-14
.60TH Anniversary
OF WEDDING OF Mr..
AND MRS. J. c. MEADER

Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Meader of 1852
Water street observed Friday the Goth
anniversary Of their wedding. Neigh
bors and other friends called. Both
received many postcards and other
tokens.
AL the outbreak Of the war Mr.
Meader was employed in Savannah and
was impressed into the Confederate
service. He escaped and sailed from
savannah on the day that Fort Sum-
Ter was fired on. He enlisted in Co.
F of the 18th Maine Infantry and
served until discharged in 1863 for
wounds received at Malvern Hill On
his discharge he held the rank Of ser
geant. Before his complete recovery
ne re-enlisted in Co. E Of the 14th
Maine and served until the close OF
the war at which time he held the Of
nee Of sergeant major.
MIR. Meader has been in the employ
of the Hollingsworth & Whitney paper
mill for AZ years and still goes to his
work every day. He is So years OF
age, while Mrs. Meader is but "A.
MI Meader was born in the town
! OF Wales and is of English ancestry
His father, John H. Meader, reached
the age of 81 and his mother SO. His
grandfather was second lieutenant on
the Enterprise when she took the Box
er off Portland in 1913, and his great
grandfather served under Gen. Wash
lngton and fought at the battle OF
Bunker Hill. At the age Of 10 Mr.
Meader shipped as cabin boy on the
| bark Clara Windsor and for three
years piled between New York and
Port au Prince. Santo Domingo. Mrs
Meader was formerly Miss Sarah J.
Brown of Litchfield
| They have seven children. Mrs. Ger
trude Mccormick and Mrs. Emma Jor-
dan of this city, Charles M. Of Halo
I we'll Edward 6. of Randolph. Harry E
and John H. of West Newbury Mass.
and Mrs. Elizabeth Dinsmore of Hal
! loWells There are Is grandchildren
end eight great grandchildren