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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-18
Civic Duty.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Is the cause Of the anti-sufragists so
hopelessly weak that such letters as that OF
Margaret Tucker are supposed to add
strength TO it? There may be persons so
icncrant as really to believe that the millions
Of women in search of civic justice are all
".e'Csh. nerve-wrecked creatures" and that
the rapidly growing army OF men who are
loyGl TO the fundamental principles Of de-
rnocracy are "of the pink tea sort" but cheap
ard vulgar insults of the above type only
serve to disgust intelligent and well informed
citizens, however prejudiced they may be
against the principle of equal rights.
No, an intelligent comprehension OF poIti-
cal issues is not 10 be obtained in Nhve min
utes," bu. such d knowledge, which every
woman, even without the ballot, owes it to
her self-respect as citizen to acquire, just
as does every man, need no more drag women
out Of their homes than it takes the average
man away from his business obligations. Real
Information is obtained by quiet study, not in
the noise Of political meetings. Listening 70
political oratory is luxury for men and
women who enjoy it, active participation in
the machinery Of politics is for the limited
number Of either sex who are free TO engage
in it: but every citizen can, without the
slightest sacrifice Of home or business duties,
use reasonable portion of leisure time 70
read and study along civic lines in order 10
vote intelligently and for the public veal.
JAMES F. MORTON, JR.
New York, Sept. 10, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-18
Where to Economic.
litor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Through your columns desire to call
the attention of the taxpayers of New York
to the statement by his Honor the Mayor re-
garding his policy of economy in preparing
the 1915 tax budget
He states that wherever expedient positions
will be abolished
There are few who could find an objection
to such policy, but why not put that in
effect now, and not wait until 1915, where it
can be done?
Here is an example,: There are about ten
police lieutenants assigned to the magistrates
courts in Manhattan and The Bronx-one to
each court, at a salary of S2,250 each, in the
aggregate 500 ,25O annually. There is abso-
lutely no work for them to do in those courts.
The Commissioner of Police is asking for
ain appropriation for additional men. Why not
turn over those ten to him and thereby save
the above mentioned sum for the taxpayers
Section 12S, Article 8, of the Inferior Courts
Act says: "The employment of members of
the uniformed force of the Police Department
as attendants or court officers in any city
magistrates courts shall be neither required
nor permitted"
The Page Commission, which investigated
the inferior courts some few years ago, dis
closed enough to warrant the removal of
police officers from the courts. Why return
to the old rut again by assigning a high
priced police official TO each court when his
services are not required thereat?
A TAXPAYER.
New York Sept. 10, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-18
A misunderstood SONG.
Explanation From Author Of IL
Didn't Raise My Boy To Be Soldier. "

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In "The Battle Cry OF Peace" NOV
ing picture Sensation" exhibited on Broad
way, written obviously for the purpose OF
awakening the public to the necessity Of pre-
paredness, the scene opens with the action
Of a crowd of women singing 81 Didn't Raise
My Boy To Be Soldier" the other side OF
the picture emphasizing indifference, lack OF
patriotism and unpreparedness and holding
up this song to public contempt as the bat
tie song Of peace at any price.
As the writer Of this song, 1t surpasses
my understanding how any one can garble
its meaning and intent by separating the
title from the context The song is self
explanatory and needs no apology. "Let
nations arbitrate their future troubles, it's
time to lay the sword and gun away" is
purely a plea for arbitration "Thered be
no war to-day If mothers all would say,
didn't raise my boy to be soldier" The
plea is universal. If mothers call would
say" and sons would "all obey" there could
be no wars.
The song was written at the opening OF
the European war; when this nation was
shocked at the sudden reversion to barbar
ism by the offending nations of Europe, and
its subsequent acts of brutality and violence
visited upon the peaceful women and chill
dren of the countries invaded. It is purely
and simply a protest, through the voice OF
motherhood against that form Of "Kultur'
which has enslaved millions Of people to
the will Of one man, and which exacts fidel-
ity even unto the third and fourth gen
Grafton" to the Fatherland from those who
have migrated to other lands and taken the
cath of allegiance to the country of their
adoption; as witness the propaganda of the
Dumbas, Won Papens and others.
! have been accused of writing this song
to strengthen the cause of the so-called peace
societies in, but not of, the United States
Nothing could be further from the truth
have nothing but contempt for those traitors
who. while extolling the marvellous efficiency
of their own country, are endeavoring to
Iull this country into a sense of false secur-
ity for the benefit of future aggressons
from abroad.
Personally | am unalterably opposed to
monarchies and royal houses of all descrip-
tions. I could never contemplate the great
ness of an Alexander or Napoleon withou;
thinking Of the vast hordes of slaves the
huge conquering armies - who made those
tyrants possible.
There are seven relatives of mine now
fighting with the Canadian regiments in the
trenches in France for the cause of free
dom-all organs. No! no relation to William
Jennings. ALFRED BRYAN.
New York, Sept. 10, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-18
Princes at Elton.


(From The Dundee Advsrtfser)
Eton will bear with equanimity the news
that it is to receive the second son Of the
King Of the Belgians as a pupil, for Eton IS
the least snobbish Of schools, and receives
princes Of all kinds and all races with ad-
mirable impartiality At the same time
princes at public schools do have one small
advantage, as witness the story Of one Of
Queen Victoria's grandsons, who wrote to
her majesty limiting that a tip would be
welcome. A reply came admonishing him not
TO outrun the constable, to which the young
hopeful replied; Don't bother about the tip
now sold your autograph to another chap
for fifteen bob"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-18
Not on Germany's Plane.

MANY persons will believe that it was
an excess Of delicacy, an oversenatiye-
ness. which caused the General Synod of
the Church Of England in Canada to cen
sor the British national anthem as now
printed in the hymnals. The stanza de-
lcted is the familiar
O Lord our God, arise.
Scatter his enemies,
And make them fall.
Confound their politics;
Frustrate their knavish tricks;
on Thee our hearts we fix
God save us all!
This was deemed Objectionable as put
ting the church "on a plane with Ger
many, by including a prayer Of hate IN
It's national anthem" But actually TO put
themselves on a plane with Germany and
the Kaiser in that respect the British
would have to 90 much further than to
continue 10 sing God Save the King as
il has been sung for years. It's the Kaiser
who frequently declares his belief that
the Divinity is in partnership with him
and the German arms. Teutonic clergy
men habitually call for Heavens frustra-
ton of the enemy's plans. And it was
Germany which produced the venomous
Hymn Of Hate"-since lamented by its
author.
1t was a kindly, a truly Christian
spirit, which prompted the Synod's course.
But it was hardly necessary to prove to
the world That the Church was not on
Germanys plane in this matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-18
The Truth from Washington

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: We all owe you praise for sending a
man to Washington who has the ability and
the courage to tell the truth. Years ago
read The Tribune daily; then, Cor reasons, not
at all. and during the last year or two once
in while; but now ! read it regularly be-
cause 1t is becoming true American paper
again. With good wishes,
ALGERNON T. SWEENEY.
Newark, n. j., Sept. 10, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-18

names They would suffer such defeat
that it would be pity to think of it, Then
what would we hear?
Let me remind NJ. F. J. and John Leblanc
that we are not living in England, but in the
United States, where the following from
Llncoin's second inaugural reigns supreme:
"W!th malice toward none, with charity for
all" FRED HAHN.
Brooklyn, Sept. IL, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-18
A Shortage Of Eclipses.

(Frou, me WC'tmlrStsr Gdsette)
This year has been a famine so far as
eclipse phenomena are concerned. Usually
there are four eclipses each year, two Of the
sun and two Of the moon; but both bodies
have managed to avoid total observation
this year. and though there have been two
annular solar eclipses, confined mainly to
the Pacific Ocean, not once has the moon
encountered the obscuring shadow of the
earth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-18

sanctities Of international law are again
asserted and the many specious hereles
nut forward by belligerents under the spur
Of military necessity are renowned IN
the interest Of freedom, civilization and
progress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-18

termine after careful study. There is no
doubt. however, that the time has come
for big changes in the city's educational
system. and the Controllers suggestions
presented with his accustomed force and
directness, point the way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-18

You can purchase merchandise advertised
in THE TRIBUNE with absolute safety-i0r
if dissatisfaction results in any case lhE
TRIBI'NE guarantees 10 pay your money
hack upon request. No red tape, no quib-
bling. We make good promptly If the ad-
vertiscr does not.
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DR.. William Forge. of the association OF
foreign language newspapers, says that MI
BRYAN is held in high esteem by all the
warning nations Of Europe. Dr. Forge thinks
perhaps that already all Europe is under
German domination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-18

Holland is buying American aeroplanes To-
its army. Apparently the desrability o
military preparedness has impressed ever
the peaceful Dutchmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-18
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER Is. 1918.

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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-05-29
NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS
Furnished by National Negro Bust
ness League.

Although one-third of the popula-
ton of the District of Columbia is
colored-men, women and children
who Gust eat, must be clothed and
must wear shoes-yet there is no
chance for them behind the counters
of white stores. The Negro in Wash
ington is confronting a condition; he
is not discussing theory. He is
facing the rigid requirements of ex-
istence which he must overcome and
by conquering them he will become a
stronger man and infuse new life,
and inspiration into
the hearts of the young men and wom-
en- of his race who are just beginning
to think. to act and to make place
in the world for themselves and for
those of the generations to follow
Judge Robert H. Terrell in The Wash
ington Post.
George E. Beckett, a very success
full real estate dealer of Providence,
Rhode Island, has leased one of his
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-05-29
Other Memorial
Days Than Ours
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Memorial day, which is celebrated on
May 80 in almost every state Of our
Union, has been set apart by statute
as a special day for decorating the
graves Of the nations soldiers and for
holding appropriate exercises in their
memory. While it originally sprang
from spontaneous desire to do honor
to the heroes who fell In the civil war,
still it is now celebrated in honor of
all the soldier dead. that their heroism
and sacrifices may never be forgotten.
It Is interesting to trace the origin
of this holiday, for, like many another
modern institution, it goes back to the
early days Of civilization. We have
been celebrating it with a special sig
nif1cance since the civil war, and yet
upon examining it We find the adapta-
ton Of an ancient custom rather than
the expression of a new idea. In fact,
days set aside for ceremonies to honor
the dead are intimately connected with
all races.
The pagan Greeks held sacred rites
at the graves Of their dead and made
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-05-29

Worship in Darkness-The entire
service at Memorial Baptist Church,
Rice street and Fuller avenue, St.
Paul, was conducted last night in
darkness. Hymns were thrown on a
screen to be sung, and Rev. E. H. Nc
Donald preached with the aid of stere-
|opticon views. A series of dark
evening services is planned by Mr.
Mcdonald.
Mr.. Than" Travis of St. Paul left
Thursday for Omaha to spend Decor
alton Day.
Mrs. Julia Hinson OF the St. Louis
kitchen has moved to 266 St. Anthony
Ave. ST. Paul.
Mrs. S. Joe Brown and Mrs. Jessie
McClain of Des Moines were the
guests of Mr.. & Mrs. John w. Roger
of Oakland Ave. during their visit as
delegates to the Electa Grand Chapter
o. E. S. They spent Saturday in ST.
Paul with Mrs. Matte Hicks.
After the K. P's. on June 9TH. Go
to Judge Johnson's Shirtwaist Party
Mr.. E. D. Bishop of Duluth has re-
turned to reside here. His wife will
join him as soon as some repairs on
their residence are completed.
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properties to a large theatrical syn
dicate for period of fifty years.
This property is located in the fash
ionable section of the city.
Madison Johnson of Cleveland,
Ohio, was recently awarded prize
of $40 Panama hat offered by one
of the Cleveland daily papers for the
tallest man in the city.
The colored retail dealers of St.
Louis, Missouri, have organized an
Association which has for it's object
the regulation of credits; a uniform
system of prices and an exchange of
business ieas.
The firm of Fred Gleed & Son of
Lawrence, Kansas, conducts one of
the largest jobbing businesses in the
State of Kansas. They specialize in
eggs and poultry and ship their goods
in car lots to the wholesale and retail
trade of that section.
The Ocala Knitting Mill, an enter
prise owned by colored men of Ocala,
Florida, has been put into operation
The factory has a daily capacity of
sixty dozen garments and will employ
about twenty-five persons. Follow
ing the installing of the machinery
all the school children of the city,
both white and co1ored, were taken
through the building and shown how
garments are made. George Giles is
president.
At the recent meeting of the South
ern Sociological Congress which met in
Houston, Texas, six colored men were
delegates and delivered addresses. The
colored speakers were DR.. c. V. Ro-
man of Nashville, Tennessee; DR.. L.
K. Williams of Fort Worth, Texas;
Prof. ]. w. Gilbert, of Paine Collage,
Augusta, Georgia; President James A.
Booker of the Arkansas Baptist Col
,1ege, Little Rock; DR.. R. R. Wright,
Jr., Editor of the Christian Revorder,
Philadelphia, and Monroe N. Work,
Editor of the Negro Year Book,
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-05-29
NATIONAL EQUAL RIGHTS
LEAGUE.

The Minneapolis Branch of the Ma
tional Equal Rights Leabue was held
on May e at St. Peter A. M. E
hurch, that day being selected as
"Race Day" all over the country
Exercises were held jointly with the
church services-which were opened
with prayer by J. R. Collins, Sr.,
Scripture reading by Rev. Morgan
Minutes were read by Sec'y Chas
Sumier Smith, also communication
from Natl. Pres. Byron Gunner. Ad-
dress by Atty. B. S. Smith, reviewing
the work of the League. He told OF
work done to prevent further segrega-
ton in the Methodist Church at Aitkin
Mimi, and read extensive communica-
tons from two leading citizens who
are protesting against this discrimina-
ton. A resolution committee, COM
posed of Mrs. w. B. Sensabaugh, F.
Peoples and Chas. S. Smith were ap-
pointed to draft appropriate resolu-
tons. The collection was presented
to St. Peter Church-Several new
members were enrolled. The attend
ance was good. There will be another
meeting in the near future to perfect
the organization of the local branch
DR.. r. S. Brown, vice president, could
not be present and Rev. T. B. Stovell
presided. He made grand appeal for
cooperation along this line. The
music was furnished by the Church
Choir.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-05-29

the boys" the glow Of the campfire,
what there was Of cheer in the voice
Of war and, above all. the strong. close
tie Of comradeship. that sacred coun-
tersign in mighty brotherhood Of
man whose password is Loyalty"
stronger than death-"Many floods can
not drown it."
AS he muses. the stormy past drifts
up to the peaceful present. The ''Old
boys are with him; their faults are
blotted out. their virtues emphasized.
AS comrades they pass in review"
through the rings of smoke and nestle
close to his heart. The smoke as It
dies away takes on the form Of Old
Glory. The blue smoke and white
ashes mingle, and the glow Of the pass
ing pipe paints the CLEAN Of the stars.
Softly, tenderly, as shadows fall upon
the gray old world to shut out its
WEAKNESS, so fall these dream folds of
the old flag upon the soldier, and he
sleeps.
A Gordon of these men behind the
pipe encircles the world; a network of
them girds this great republic. Their
loyalty to the tie of comradeship Is
never questioned, and where manhood
is loyal to manhood rests the safety of
this republic. Once more the toast
THE Man Behind the Pipe"
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Memorial Day.

This il the day
OF the heroes who passed away
Who fell in their might and their pride
And died
Side by side
When the guns and the cannon roared
And into the serried ranks there poured
Settling and kissing shell in q flood
OF carnage and blood,
Moving them down like blades Of grass
In hideous mass,
Yet glad to suffer and bleed
And die for their country's need,
For the right as the right they saw.
AS the blue or the gray they worel
To them fearful homage pay
This is their dayI
Bring ye flowers
For these gallant heroes Of ours,
For northron and southron. both brave
Who gave
To the grave,
To be buried forevermore,
All sectional rancor and hate
That, true and elate,
We might march on in glory and pride,
Brothers, side by side,
Rejoicing one country we know
In our hearts, love Of 1t aglow!
They suffered and died not in vain
Who gave up their lives for our gainl
To them reverent homage pay
This il their dayl
Henry Waldorf Francis in New York
Times.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-05-29
Porters' & Walters Club Re-opened

Porters' & Walters Club Re-opened.
The Porter's and Walters Club was
re-opened on May 24th. A meeting
was held at the club rooms to elect
new officers under reorganization.
The following officers were elected:
Glover Shull, president and treasurer
VIM. Stirman, vice president; Edward
Boyd, sec'y.; Gus Berry, steward. The
board of directors is composed of
Luke Tichner, chairman; R. E. New
ton, Robert Sayles, Silas G. West,
Cooper Lewis, Fred c. Thomas, And
rev Smith, Edward Boyd, Glover
Shu1l and VIM. Stirman A committee
on membership; Edw. Boyd, Gus Ber-
ny and Lee Wheeler, was appointed.
1t was decided to continue under ex-
listing charter. Many applications for
membership have been received.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-05-29

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AT THE GRAVES OF THEIR FALLEN
BROTHERS.
offerings of olives and flowers. A Cor
the grave, and If bloom sprang from
the mound it was considered a sign of
the happiness Of the departed one.
In Rome similar festival was held
for several days in February. 1t was
known as the Parentalia. During this
celebration the temples were closed
and the last day offerings were made
at the tombs. These consisted of milk.
honey, fruit. wine and other things,
while flowers of every variety were
used In profuse decoration.
The druids held a memorial service
In the autumn on the eve of the
Thanksgiving feast. while the ancient
people Of Japan and China had serv-
ice for the dead called the feast of
lanterns.
After the various nations embraced
Christianity this custom became more
widespread and the nature of its cele-
bration changed materially. The spirit
ual side of the day became the upper
most feature. and this led directly to
the founding Of All Souls day. This is
observed in our own country strictly
In religious manner. but In many
places in Europe it includes the deco
ration Of flowers in addition to the
spiritual exercises. In France. for sew.
eral days before the feast. wreaths and
lunches Of immortelles. dyed in various
colors, are seen in the shop windows.
In Italy the celebration Is very much
like that in France. but perhaps little
more attention is paid to the material
celebration Wreaths are often made
Of metal. and. while more durable.
they hardly possess the charm or
beauty Of real leaves and flowers.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-05-29
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
! A soUTHERNER'S MEMORIAL
DAY SENTIMENT.


May 80 has been set aside by
northern states as Memorial
day. Everywhere that a FEEDER
al soldier Is buried his last rest
ing place Is made beautiful on
this date by loyal hands and low
ing hearts. The soldiers body
for the time being rests under
mounds Of buds and blossoms.
while the flag for which he
fought-our flag-flutters at half
staff above his tomb. In many
places on Memorial day the
graves of Confederate soldiers
are strewn with flowers by north
ern men and women who have
forgotten the hatreds of war and
the rancors of reconstruction.
There can be no true American
who does not welcome these
signs Of peace and friendship.
Orators may prate In national
gatherings and tell In spread
eagle metaphors Of the greatness
and goodness of the new unifica-
ton, but all their eloquence fails
to impress the southern heart
with the sincerity of some north
ern community when it places
above the grave of a Confederate
soldier its simple tribute-a
bunch Of blossoms of the spring.
Here is the act without hope Of
reward, the act that has no mo-
tive hidden in its doing-an act
Of friendship, an act Of frater-
nifty and the action of hearts
that are large enough to realize
that the dead Confederate SOL
diers were Americans and their
bravery was but the reflex of the
nation.-Augusta (Ga.) Herald.
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HERE rs A CHANCE.

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At ArIinQton,

At Arlington the sun goes down,
The autumn sun sinks round and red.
AS though with radiance to crown
The sacrificial blood they she'd
Those heroes who by stream and steep
Fought fearless. II they lost or won,
And now sleep deep their long last sleep
Beneath the sod Of Arlington.
Clinton Scotland