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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04

Correspondence from st. Helens. Eng.
In the Chicago Tribune.l
The great European war has created
many problems, and there are two
sides to almost every argument, the
present controversy of unmarried
mothers is creating new contentious in
this country.
Some OF the English journals are
even blaming the Germans for the
present condition OF many an English
girl-to wit: had it not been for the
present conflict, Nature would not have
endeaVored to make good losses of war.
BE that as it may. the situation has
been created. and in one town il is
ried girls who will within n short time
become mothers; and this is by no
means exceptional. In another town
OF less than l00.0 900 inhabitants there
are at least 500. In the last-namcd
place home has been established for
the lying-in Of unmarried mothers
England has problem to face-a
problem of illegitimacy on a scale un-
parallcled In the history of Britain
Many suggestions have been made to
relieve the grave situation. and one
well-krown member OF Parliament
wants the leaders of various churche,
to come forward and express an opin-
ion that lin existing circumstances the
mothers Of soldiers ilegitimate chill
dren arc to be treated with no scorn
or dishonor, and that infants them
selves should receive a loyal and nm
shamed welcome" He further sue-
gests the English government should
Immediately pass an act reforming
even If only temporarily--the laws OF
bastardy, and also to make some pro-
vision for tho fathcrless children whose
girl mothers (many of the prospcctiye
mothers arc little more than children
themselvcs) have no separate allow
ance. no separate homes OF their own
and no means OF support.
1t Is even suggested that unmarried
soldiers In this country should nomi-
nate women to be married by proxy
ms Is at present done In the French
army. The soldier merely dominates n
woman to bear his name. and. she Civ
ing her consent, two ceremonies take
place which have the effect OF making
them man and wife. and thus the SOL
der does not have TO leave the ranks.
Some wish to further extend this sys-
TEN so that a large number OF prospec-
tive mothers may be made wives The
plan is to invite every unmarried SOL
der to give his name to some prospec-
tive and unmarried mother of n war
baby. Soldiers who died would thus
leave widows, while those who re-
turned would. as honorable men, con-
summate marriages.
II looks like n means of condoninc
illeEitimacy. However. It is pointed
out there are AZ least three advantages
or this system. First the mother of a
war baby is married. ana so saved from
shame and Disgrace. Second, as a wife
OF soldier she receives n government
allowance, which. though small, VIII
help her. Finally. with the aid OF
founding hospitals she could place her
child in an institution whore II can be
cared for. leaving her to take up her
usual work.
1t is Also intimated that these IL
leEitimates should be boldly adopted
by the state as honorable children.
The present situation is obscure, but
who knows but John Bull may become
a foster mother" or the veritable
"pater patriae"?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04
The NIoGcrnist.

The MoGcrnist.
why is it that you scorn my love.
AS pure as any star above?"
The ardent swain inquired.
your love may stand the acid test"
Replied the damsel he addressed
1T may be quite inspired;
But folks can't live on love alone
No other assets you have shown,
And that's what makes me tired"
THE TATTLER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04
SONGS AND SAWS
Changed Tactics.

The navy critics have not found
Themselves on very solid ground
Since Daniels started firing:
Indeed. they've altered their attack
They don't advance. but hurry back,
In manner most retiring.
Strategic flight in public view
Now wins this mock-hcroic crew,
Who posed for our admiring
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04

The Rcformer.
DO you understand all about politics, dad"
asked the inquisitivc small boy.
Certainly my son." replied his father. ~
understand everything about everything"
We'll then. what is n reformer?"
"A reformer. my child, is victim OF physical
indigestion and mental and spiritual biliousness
who is determined to make the rest of huma nifty
share his sufferings"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04
Agitation Among English Women.

Agitation Among English Women.
(London CableEram to New York
TimesD
The Daily Chronicle says that in view
OF the extremely controversial nature
OF the subject. the government is not
prepared to introduce Legislation in re-
gard to illegitimacy at the present
Juncture This was the reply given
in the House OF Commons Yesterday by
Home Secretary Nick emma in answer to
question addressed to the Premier
by Joseph King as to whether he was
aware of the need for legislation. and
whether he could state the intention
Of tho government.
Lady Carlisle. presiding Al council
meeting Of the National British Wo-
mems Temperance Association, said the
association should protest against the
infamous letters and articles which
were appearing In the press. Lady
Cecilia Roberts moved resolution pro-
testing against attempts now being
made in the press and elsewhere to con-
fuse public opinion" The resolution
was carried unanimously, together with
another stating that the question as
1T affected the soldier could not be
considered apart from it's relation to
the civilian. 1t further expressed the
opinion that any payment OF public
money would end In the public cndow-
ment OF illegitimacy.
Violet Markham, writing In the
IN ShiSic, Says. AIN SdllSHeO tnat
large amount Of exaggeration and con-
lecture enters into much of the existing
talk on the subject. Idle talk and
historical exaggeration are greatly to
be deprecated at such time. They
cast quite an unmerited slur on tho
girlhood and manhood and womanhood
or the country >as a whole. Special
legislation in respect OF war babies
as class, In my opinion, Is not only
undesirable on social and moral
grounds, but impossible as an admins
trative measure. In this matter it must
obviously apply to all illegitimate chill
dren and their mothers alike. To pro-
claim publicly that illegitimate chill
dren OF soldiers are different from those
OF civilians. and that irregularity is
less because 1t Is war time, Is to en-
courage a loss of self control and IA
cilitate flagrant imposture."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04

stinkpots emitted unbearable1 foul odors and
nauseating gases. The allies already are evolv-
ing methods OF combating the German gas
Donos. Protective nose guards have been
adopted by some of the troops to insure breath
ing In s,hled trenches. 1t is not unlikely tho
troops VIII be supplied with sort of flre helmet
for exposed positions. Or probably Great Brit
am chemists arc working overtime perfecting
neutralizing gas.-Washington Times.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04

Says the Newport News Press: IF the lands
OF Warwick and York and other counties the
Peninsula as we'll titled as the lands of
Elizabeth City. what back country Newport
News would have" That is not big 'if"
either The other counties can easily do as
we'll Elizabeth CITY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04

Indiana editors are said to he sharpenine
STICKS for persons who seek to get something
Tor nothing from the newspa pers-and usual
~ get what they are seeking. These Indiana
ioiKs must contemplate something in the ma
ture Of a journalistic revolution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04
Getting Back at Him.

She-You don't mean to
tell me you are actually GO
ing to wear that hat?
He-What seems to be the
matter with 1t?
Shelf looks like an old
fashioned buzz saw, painted
straw-color. decked with a
stack of wheat and banded
with May pole ribbons. Out
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04
How 1T Impresscs Some NeutrnIs

IFuItorlaI TON INC New YORK Times
The state and church both in Ger
many and England advocated war
marriages" to the point just short OF
requiring them. The marriage ccre-
mony was performed wholesale for
nothing Every girl who had sweet
heart, or could get one, was desired to
marry him and then send him away to
the war. The church In England es-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04

Raw Sentry-Han! Who goes there?
Voice from the Dusk-A friend, with the coun-
tersiGn.
Raw Sentry-Light out. friend and bring the
countersiEn back after I'm relieved. I've for
gotten what it is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04

The Turks are giving one evidence Of
modern civilization. They can claim lust
as many victories as any of the other bel
hgerents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04
Will He No Orphan.

tkansas City Starr
IT Will be wise prosperity that
knows It's own father II 1T listens "a
the conflicting party claims,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04
The Pcssimist snys.

No wonder some puSilists hold higher place
in the public esteem than some politicians The
ethics of the prize ring frown blows beneath
the belt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04
Low Price
Adds to
Profits -


that according to the British postal authorities
Negotiations are now under way for the estab-
Hshment of n similar cheap rate between Eng
land and France, thing would think had
long ago been done. II is doubtful If ever there
was instance in which the reduction of price
for popular service did not result in an enormous
increase of business and of absolute profits
though not always relative profits in
everything that touches the patronage of the
people the cheaper the and the smaller the
margin which business is done the greater
the business and the greater the sum total OF
proht is the rule. 1t with the elevated
roads in New York City which hesitatcd long
on the reduction of fare from 10 cents to g. 1t
has been in Cleveland, with Scent street car
says the Cleveland Plain Dealer has worked an
increase in traffic. Yet monopoly. the interest
that has the sole grip the thing concerned.
refuses to recognize this. except in the of
monopoly holds to the bird in the hand and
Will not release anything until forced to do
So falling TO recognize this rule which would
think business acumen would he the first to
reach of more people is fundamental factor
of the worlds civilization. AS this passes
of the stage where large numbers are cut off
from share in improvements Injuries
tended necessities there is advancement of
knowledge and expansion of wants. The spirit
that denies to this large class the use of the
things 1t finds itself inevitably defea ted.
and the lower price finally comes because of the
great pressure. Then follows the extension of
the use to such degree is seen in the in
creased letter writing between the two countries.
We can see the same progress in everything, the
of automobiles, of improved ma chinery, of
simply proof of the quality that is making this
world better place to live in. m, aiming that
increasingly all coming within tho circle
where improvements OF all kinds render life
better and more facle, and that less and less
this be denied all the Deople-Indian-
dpos News.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04

The Halifax Gazette remarks: you've got to
hand 1t to Norfolk They've not only got a
Chamber of Commerce there but they've also
got Board Of Trade. Business Mems Associa-
ton, a Retail Merchants Association and an
AID Club. Some progressivenessw And, mind
YOU the city by the sea took the cue from little
old, solid old Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04

The Clifton Forge Review says: Governor
Stuart sent two military companies to Meek
lenburg to guard negro charged with n brutal
crime, in order to prevent lynching. IL one mill
tary company had been sent to Hillsville back
In 1912 there would have been no Carroll County
trase dy. Governor Stuart is right, for common
sense teaches that ounce of prevention is
worth a pound of cure" The Governor is get
ting bouquets from all around
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04

There great things on ahead for Henry
County. The Henry Bulletin says: Farmers of
Henry County have changed their methods this
year and are planting something besides to-
bacco. This is the height of wisdom and good
judgment. During the past days we have
made three trips out into the country and were
delighted to notice that diversified farming is
being practced never before"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04

sSx xahhshed eve.1 day year by The Times-
sSsRatch PublishinR Company, Inc. Address all
SSsSHnxAaAacotions to THE TIMES DISPATCH.
ttyHfess-Dispatch building, south Tenth Street.
sHteARaond. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04
Current Editorial Comment

Since the establishment OF -
cent postage between this country
and Great Britain the amount of
mail has increased SIS per cent
from that country to this and 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04
Chats With Virginia Editors

However much the hardship in the scarcity
or moth balls" says the LynchburE Advance
1t is a hardship which the majority OF men will
endure with grins of satisfaction The moth
Dali, the asafetida bag, and the polecat are
three of the most unrecoEnized blessings this
world has to stand. and the newly arisen suit
OF clothes, after ALTERNATING for six months
with all the pockets filled with moth balls, Is
one Of the trials which go to make spring less
enjoyable than nature intended That could
hardly be called sweet scented paragraph.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04
Going Back
to Old
Weapons

are deadly adjunct to the flying squadroI.s OF
the fighting nations. The most unusual adop-
ton of ancient methods of combat, however, is
the recent use OF chemical bombs filed with
nauseating and irritant gases by the Germa
Not only have the gases been liberated from
bombs, but have been spread, under proper wind
conditions. from reservoirs to blow toward the
trenches OF the allies What Is this but
which the early fighters of the Celestial kingdom
chased away their antagonists? The Chinese
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-04

The war has seen startling
reversions to long-antiquate
weapons. Not only has the bayo-
net. doomed by military experts
to disuse. come into it's own more
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-22
Business Tests for Politics.

For a long time past the railroads
and the Postmaster-Genera have been
carrying on a public controversy over
compensation for railway mail SER
vice. Now that the case has been
carried before n judicial body, in the
petition recently filed by the New
England carriers with the Court OF
Claims to recover $l0,SSO,SG5 which.
According to their allegation. the Gov
ernment has contiscated from them In
the last six years, there is some
chance of Il determination OF the facts.
The issue has been disputed through
one Congressional session after an
other as well ms In the newspapers.
but the parties to the dispute have
never arrived anywhere.
All the weight Of evidence has
seemed 10 he on the side Of the rail
ronds, All the advantage Of position
has rested with the Government.
That seven New England railroads
should he able to charge the Govern
ment with mulcting them Of almost
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-22
WHEN THE MUSIC SOUNDS.
In Central Park Sweet Harmony Is
Drowned In Conversation.

To THE EDITOR OF TIE SuS-Sir. Any
body who saw Park Commissioner Ward
standing In tn" broiling sun this after
noon at the Mall concert in the park
must Va recognized that the Commits
sioner was on the job.
hut ! wonder what the Commissioner
must have thought OF the chance ~ the
Midsummer Nights Dream then being
played remaining a dream. with the
Tower of Babel pandemonium OF con-
versation carried on in every jargon and
conceivable language except English.
The Commissioner has had a sign
put up:
Absolute silence must be maintained in
the vicinity OF the music pavilion.
Perhaps the public does not understand
signs.
Perhaps Il does not believe In signs.
MAYBE "A small sign. similar 10 the one
on the grass. Keep off" on n tree or
two on the Mall. Keep quiet" might
help, or why not on the programme,
Keep auiet-no tails"
My attendance at tho Central Park
concerts goes back over forty years.
No such noise as now ever occurrcd
nor was above In 1876.
NEW Yorker
NEW YORK. July "a.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-22
THE FEW, IMMORTAL NAMES.
Gastronomical memOratiOns OF
Washington and NesselrOde.

To ruE EDITOR Nj THE SUN-Sir: No
subject is too profound for the readers
OF THE Sun. The summer class ia
psychology. after debating on "Immor-
tality' and the Winged C~ockroach."
may now discuss the subject OF ginger
bread. which has been so happily in
troduced by that genial philosopher AMI
friend % humanity Mr.. John Cotton
evokes
Well do | remember the beautiful
golden brown neutrality-suspicious. with an
embossed surface that could be pur-
chased at the bakeshop across the way
from Excelsior Hose No. /" for on.
cent a chunk. There was n "smokin.;
bean" tree in front OF the shop. or was
il an ailantus? We boys and girls used
to buy stale gingerbread because We
could get a larger portion for one cent.
and you could hardly tell the difference.
especially II the weather was humid.
~ ali meteorological observers know,
ginGr rhrcad is a barometer.
Another unforg"ttabl. delicacy OF that
period was Washington pie. also at one
cont Il chunk, wrapped In n piece 1f
pungency to the somewhat COLBY but
delicious mess. The name OF Washing
ton was hXed In my mind by the p..
that bon" his name. Just as the names
Uf NeSsc'vode and Cnateaubriaud arr
associated with the astronomical
achievements that have mmortalized
them. l.. c.
GLEN RIrGf. y. J., July 81.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-22
OHIO FLOOD PREVENTION.
4 Comprehensive Protective Plan Be
Ing Worked Out.

To THE EDITOR or THE SUN-Sir. Your
editorial article OF July 20 on THE ONO
Floods was appreciated by those most
nearly concerned.
We call your attention to the Ohio con-
servanCy law of 1913, showing Ohio has
taken the means TO end iiood disasters
as suggested by YOU The Dayton Flood
Prevention committee has a fund called
the 50, OOo, 900 flood prevention fund
from private subscriptions for these
purposes in the Great Miami Valley ;
has obtained the fun approval of the
law 10y the supreme Court: has en-
pended about $3.50, 600 for preliminary
expenses. including Investigations and
plans by eminent engineers has or
ganizcd the Miami c~onseryancy district
Of parts of nine counties along the
river AZ an expense approximating
s., o00. 200 by n system OF dry detention
reservoirs and some channel improve
ments to care for "A flood as big AS that
OF 1918 and 30 per cent. greater.
The flood loss in 1913 was estimated
Mt slOO. oO0, 600, This C~ouservancy law
can he applied To any locality or con-
di,ion In Ohio, There have been no
floods here since March, 1919.
DAYTON FLOOD PREVENTION COMMITTEE.
j.. A. DEEDS. Chairman.
O.. Il. BRowN, Secretary.
DAYTON, Ohio, July Il.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-22
Becker's Plea.

The rhetorical statement made by
CHARLES BECKER in his last appeal
for his life contains nothing OF evil
dental value. 1t is a plea based on
possibilities and probabilities rather
than a disclosure Of facts tending to
upset the prosecutions case. IT APP
parently Is designed to strengthen
the sentiment which unluestionably
exists, that the Rosenthal case was
compounded Of plots and counterplots
In each of which the truth was OBJ
scured as successfully as lay within
the power OF their authors.
Against this the fact that BECKER
was twice convicted before jurles So.
lected under the liberal system that
protects the accused in this iurisdic.
ton must bear heavily. The testI.
mony came from abhorrent sources;
where else could testimony in such II
case be got? Dislnclined though de-
cent men must he to accept It. it was
affirmative, 1t convinced twenty-four
jurymen Of BECKER's guilt. and In his
second trial. held long after the pas
sion caused by the murder had sub
sided. 1t was submitted to the jury
under circumstances and restrictions
that left the higher courts no ground
for reversing or otherwise interfering
with the verdict II called forth.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-22

To THE EpiruR - THE sum-. Tue
SrS on sunday contained An interesting
editorial article regarding the treatment
OF tho umpires at the Polo Grounds by the
Giants and sometimes the opposing players.
agree with the writer that Il Is time 20
put a stop to the constant fault finding
with the rulings ~ the umpires by tho
players. because the umpire's ruling 10
anal, and no amount OF persuasion can
change It, The rumpus detrac,s from the
interest, II delays the game. and undoubt-
edly some of those who 60 TO see baseball
and not verbal clashes are driven away
from the grounds in disgust.
There ~ another phase OF the umpire
question which needs reforming. and unless
relief IL given even more people will re-
main away from tn. baseball grounds and
devote their time to something more pleas.
ant. 7 refer 10 the constant nsggiug ~
the umpires by a certain class Of persons,
who apparently go to baseball games to
see how much disturbance they can cause
by nagging the umpires and melting other
spectators TO Join In the abuse. Obviously
such persons do not enjoy themselves an
less they can jeer and abuse the umpires
while safely seated In the stands where
the umpires cannot reach them to punish
them for personal remarks.
This class Of spectators Is made up ~
those who imagine that the umpire should
render al close decisions In favor OF the
home team. They overlook the fact that
the visiting team Is entitled to at least n
square deal, and In their anxiety to see
this home team win they rage and roar
when a decision goes against their favor
ties. In order to show their contempt for
the decision they use actions and language
which are obnoxious tn the better class ~
spectators. The umpire 10 entitled TO he
treated like q human being, FAN.
NEW yoRK, July a.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-22

81 100000 in six years for a service
which the railways are compelled to
perform is, however. a startling sug.
gest!on of the immense amount for
which all the railroads Of the country
might present claims. The proceed
ings which the New England roads
have Instituted for recovery involve
the whole attitude Of the Government
toward business.
The mouths which will elapse be.
fore the next Presidential campaign
gets under way should AFFORD strik.
Ing evidence of the extent tn which
politics has begun to appreciate the
actual facts Of business conditions
and the forces which control business
endeavor. Among the tests of the
political temper which will he FUR.
n.slled are The disposition Of the ap.
peal OF the Western railroads for rate
Increases and the progress which Con.
gress may make IN m adjust nient Of
railway mail pay. Then there IL the
supreme difficulty created by Con.
gress for American shipping enter
prise by the enactment Of the la Fol.
lette seamen's law.