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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15
"The Real Issue. "

Only a very few years ago the CHIEF
argument of those opposed TO the extern
sion Of the franchise to women was that
the women themselves did not want 1t.
What they objected to chiefly was having
duties forced upon them which they had
no desire TO bear. In the face of unms-
taxable tendencies some of them are trim
ming to-day, and at least one leader, the
president of the New York State Asso-
citation Opposed to Woman Suffrage, bold
" abandons the old cry and declares that
whether she and her sisters want to vote
or not they ought not TO be allowed to
do so.
She puts the case plainly to the Mayor,
who expressed the opinion that the major
itv of women in this state were in favor
of the reform. "The real ISSUE" she tells
him. "is whether suffrage ought to be ex-
tended to women. 1t is of minor conse-
ouence whether a small or large proper
ton of women wish the vote unless the
reasons for granting the privilege are
sound"
In short, if only a minority Of women
want to vote they clearly ought not to
be allowed TO override the majority. But
if a majority want to vote they ought not
to be allowed by mere numbers to crush
the minority represented by Miss Chitten-
den. The whole truth is that it is not
for women to have opinions on the sub
iect, their way of thinking being of minor
consequence. The only puzzle is why, in
that case, Miss Chittenden thinks it
proper TO publish hers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15
The First Englishman in India


Who was the first Englishman actually 10
visit India? II is probable that his name is
unfamiliar to most Of US. It was one Thomas
Stephens who is generally considered 70 have
had this distinction. and II was in the year
1879 that he set foot in the country. Stephens
seems 10 have become prominent person,
FOR he was appointed rector Of the Jesuits
College at Goa. Stephens wrote glowing let
tiers home 10 England; and 1t was his descrip-
tons Of the prospect before his countrymen
FOR the acquisition Of a share in the wealth
and treasure Of the Indies that did much TO
arouse the spirit Of Englishmen 10 trade d.
rectly with India. The result Of the Armada
stimulated the maritime enterprise of Britain,
and expeditions 20 India were frequent. The
FIST British settlement on the mainland Of
India dates frsm the year 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15

department heads, who thus have taxicao
fare-to the citys cost. 1t seems worth
trying, on that ground alone. There Is
no question that automobiles operated
at low cost and kept in good condition
can be savers Of vast time, consequently
Of money, for business men. But they
have to earn their keep they become too
costly when they and their chauffeurs are
kept waiting the pleasure Of some easy
working department chief. The car which
is used chiefly to take an official from
Office TO home, or from Office 70 the base
ball park, thence home, may be affording
him much comfort and saving him con-
siderable money. but It's practically a
net loss 10 the city. And the city Is
really too poor now 20 keep up luxurious
cab service for oflicialdom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15
ON TO BERLINI
Now Is the Time British Deliver the Grand Coup OF tn
War by a Surprise Flank March the German Capital

aid or hindrance he gets from the British
War Office.
At the same time such an advance is made
there ought to be surprise raid on Krupp 5
works at Essen. A few score Of 6-machlne
gun batteries with a few hundred cars with
field pieces and plenty of demolition ex-
plosives ought to get 10 their destination
within an hour; the distance is only 40 miles
and there is only the narrow River Lippe to
cross. OF course this raid should be sup
ported by as many bomb dropping ayions
as can conveniently be spared. A few years
ago there was no strong fertilization north
of ESSEN one does not, however, know what
has been done latterly; but avions could col
lect what information could not be procured
by secret agents.
Every man in the street can see the ire
mendous advantages of such coup; all the
Rhine fortresses would be outfanked by an
advance along the right bank. Italy would
do her utmost to cooperate by an attempt
to cut off the Germans at BUDAPEST; Russia
would do her utmost to contain as many OF
the enemy along her front. Naturally, it is
a grand project and would need an infinite
amount of working out in detail. But one
can see that the broad lines are simple and
sound that is the great point to all success
full strategical plans and movements.
We Americans seem TO think that we have
done our full share in placing money in a
loan backed by two of the richest powers in
Europe; a loan, by the way, that would only
keep England alone going for less than a
month, spending, as she does, not less than
S25, 100000 per day. All | can say is that
if this is all we can do for civilization in
distress and in face of the great injuries and
insults done to us as a nation we do not
deserve our citizenship in an erstwhile proud
country. We will not have long to wait for
retribution either; if the Germans win we
will have to pay the price twice over. Is
there a man so foolish among us that can not
or will not see that if military domination
is TO sway the world through Germanic
policies of blood and iron we as the fat
sucking pig, will be forced to pay an i'm
mense war indemnity; either that or have
our coast cities fall like ripe fruit; or both
And this latter is the more probable. For
how can we do anything with a tiny army of
less than modern army corps as against
hundreds OF battle trained army corps Of the
enemy; our enemy, because the enemy of all
true enlightenment and real progress? God
in heaven, let US see the light before II is too
late!
There is one thing and one only that can
save us from ourselves; that Is public opin-
ion. Will our publications not give it a fair
chance? c. w.
Ewell, Surrey, England, Sept %, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15
The Freedom Women Want.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Whenever the question Of woman suf
frage is discussed one hears the oft quoted
phrases equal rights" freedom of the sex,
ETC. Freedom from what? What peculiar
drudgery, servitude or slavery is II which
seeks the ballot as freeing agent?
As matter Of fact, apparent to all, the
modern woman is singularly independent
even without the vote, and far from needing
freedom" for she already has It in practi
cally unlimited sphere. We find great In
situations Of learning where her educstiona
opportunities are equal to mans. In the
field OF business we find her steadily and
surely supplanting man in many branches
hitherto believed immune from her encroach
ments. So il Is on every hand woman has
advanced, sharing equal opportunities with
man Then from what does she seek free
dom? Surely not from the duties which de
volve upon her, incident TO domestic life and
the home, for nature certainly and finally DIS
poses Of that theory.
IL is my belief that the same energy dis
played by advocates OF "the cause would be
effective in securing for them recognition oil
any just claims for rights which might prop
erly be submitted TO a male body. Thus
without entailing the duplication of expense
and detail on election days the desired ends
might be attained.
CHRISTOPHER Z. OLIVIA.
The Bronx, Oct IL, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15
A Killer OF Extravaganza.

Mr.. Tafts argument for an executive
budget, while made with reference TO the
Federal government, applies quite as well
to state governments. Need for it here was
recognized by the adoption, in the Con-
stitutional Convention, of provision
under which the Governor would submit
to the Legislature estimates Of depart
ment requirements and the states in
come, the Legislature being privileged
to reduce the department appropriations
but not TO increase the Governors figures.
The effect Of this would be to eliminate
opportunity for log-rolling or trading Of
votes by legislators seeking local appro-
rriations of doubtful merit; consequently
there would be a tendency TO hold down
the total appropriations through the ex-
clusion Of political or pork" items. Re
sponsibilty for the items included in the
appropriation bill would be centred on the
Governor, not divided among legislators
or between Governor and the Legislature.
And, according to Mr.. Taft, if New
York succeeds in adopting this system Of
handling its finances, "the alarming ex-
penditure and extravaganza Of govern
ment expenses will be halted" This is
because the Executive is the one whose
method of choice and the range of whose
duties have direct relation to the people
as a whole and the government as a
whole and who naturally. sis most likely
to feel the necessity for economy in total
expenditures"
Taxpayers in this city are having it
brought forcibly TO their attention that
there cannot be loose, extravagant hand
+ ling of state finances without direct eff
feet on them. New York City, with a
minority representation in the Legislat-
ure, has for years paid little attention
70 state finances. It's legislators and its
taxpayers have not even taken the part
they should have in discussion Of the
states money matters. Now that the
metropolis will have TO furnish about
Sl3,000,000 Of the direct state tax, with
consequent huge jump In the local bud
ScI ana TAX ia'e' Ihls error becomes ap-
parent
There should also become apparent the
desirability Of united local support Of the
new constitution, with its executive bud
I get provision. No Executive, seeing af-
fairs in their true proportion, would be
willing or able. in making up his budget
and income estimates. 20 slight and neg
lect this city's interests as the Legislat-
ure has done time and time again. No
Governor could afford to deal unjustly
with the city which, having nearly half
the voters of the state, contributes far
more than half Of the taxes paid. In
that provision alone lies hope of justice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15
Rifle Practice for the Soldier.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: You are doing good work in urgns
preparation for the safety Of our NATION
There is one essential that fear is not ms''
prominent enough. That is practising OF ~
fantry in judging distance. ! was a member
of the Sixtieth Royal Rifles, Kings OWE
in 1859. Before we were permitted 7"
fire at target we spent much time judging
how far men marching at many different oF
tances were. A man with good rine "h0
sure of his man at 500 yards IS man WIZ
confidence, and can De relied upon TO 30 gov
work.
was with Burnside in that retreat TOE
the Holston River, Tennessee, % KNOWN.
At Campbelps Station the rebels had >,
nearly surrounded. The Second Moen"-
Michigan was sent TO guard our LETT lev
had repeating rifles, nd they were n.
regiment. The rebels in line OF os''''
marched until this regiment opened hfe :"
them long before they came within rang.
We had our hands full with the reoes =
our front This regiment kept up stres. :,
fire until their rifles were empty Inc rev..
charged and took many OF them and '..
horses. We had to run 70 escape the ''N'
almost formed around US.
saw many cases in battle Of the "u.
waste OF ammunition. Men with repea',,,
rifles that had good idea Of distance CO..
always ~ they had courage) defeat I'VE '.'A..
their number Of men advancing Let our ~.
be trained to Judge distance and then
get practice. served four years, was VI,
times wounded. promoted from prFAV
CAPTAIN. and received medal Of honor - ~.
Congress, so know what am writing 49,
Train our soldiers to Judge distance ana a.
our Boy Scouts. ,rvc
CAPTAIN WILLIAM II. MATHEW"
Brooklyn, Oct. ~, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15
An Appeal That Should Move
Americans.

We have received the following:
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: We have at present some 68 members
Of the French Foreign Legion IN hospital
here. most Of whom are Americans who joined
the Legion az the commencement of the war
and are serving for the small sum of one
sou per day As ordinary comforts are very
scarce and a good number of these wounded
soldiers Of fortune are without friends 70
send them comforts, and there are no Amer
leans or English residents in this town, !
would be grateful if you would publish this
appeal in your widely circulated paper for a
few comforts, such as tobacco, cigarettes, a
few pipes, books or magazines, mems under
clothing of any description, or money to pur-
chase tea, fresh eggs and butter and other
extras would be gratefully accepted and dis
tributed by me.
NURSE HARRIOT WATSON.
HEADQUARTERS staff, 7 Boulevard Carnot,
Provins Seine ct Marine, France, Sept. 81
1915.
Every American of Revolutionary stock
will find in this letter cause for satisfac-
ton that an American contingent-piti-
fully small unhappily-is repaying the
great debt this country owes France by
service such as Frenchmen once rendered
us. These Americans should also find in
the appeal itself an inescapable demand
upon their generosity. Those who are
serving American ideals in France have a
real claim upon the Americans who share
their faith at the present hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15
A Charming Host.
lrro,n IN. Dundee Adrertiserl

IRON The Dundee Adrcrfiscr)
Travelled diarists of what is called the
victorian period" have made frequent men
ton Of Cardinal Serafno Vanutelh, now de-
ceased, when he was a great parsonage in
Rome. lie was very fond Of entertaining
musicians, artists and men Of letters Of note
during their visits 10 Rome, and he showed a
particular friendliness toward the English.
The popularity he thus achieved in regard TO
England may have had something 20 do with
the choice made Of him as Papal Legate not
many years ago at the Eucharistic Congress
in London He enjoyed, in fact the distinc-
ton Of being the first Papal Legate 20 set foot
in England for over three centuries. Re-
Gently, however. owing TO advanced age, deaf
ness and blindness, he had retired into OBJ
scurity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15
A Popular University.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: / want 10 call the attention %
readers 10 one Of the very best things ID v
ciry-the free course Of lectures IN 'he p
schools. People who haye not at'enae' '" -.
do not realize what a variety OF suo'ess ..r.
discussed, and how interesting and in''i'''
they are. ,,.A
In many cases men who teach in our 4,
schools and colleges give the best tha' "
them at these lectures. ms
These courses are the popular un'''' -
I would strongly urge that people ~"0 I.
rot done so attend some OF these lee''' s,look
soon becomes habit, and broader s.,.aey
on life, more culture and greater mpos
result H.
New York, Oct ~, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15
Taxes and Taxis.

There has been much protest, from time
10 time, about the cost of automobiles to
the city. After four months Of investi-
cation City Chamberlain Bruere has fig
ured out some items which make up that
cost. He finds ninety-four passenger cars
in eighteen city departments under the
Mayor, in addition 10 motor trucks, am
balances. patrol wagons and the like. OF
these passenger cars he finds sixty-eight
used eight not used and nine in the re-
pair shop daily. Car mile cost has run
up as high as "a cents, where a reason
able cost would be from 10 TO u cents
mile. Light cars have frequently cost
more than heavy ones; there have been
heavy repair charges, showing that equip
ment was in such bad condition that some
Of the cars were too costly 20 keep. Cars
assigned 70 particular officials or depart
ments have a disproportionate amount Of
idle time, and there has been "a dispro-
portionate use Of cars for the transporta-
ton of officials 20 and from their homes"
For the cure of all these evils the City
Chamberlain recommends a municipal
garage, which would centralize the official
automobile business, charging against
each department the cost Of its service
This, he believes, would eliminate the idle
time item by distributing the use Of cars
just as a livery company distributes the
use Of its machines. He thinks it might
also reduce the use, Of the cars BY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15

to this city, which could never come
through a legislative made appropriation
bill.
The executive budget provision is one
Of the strongest features Of the new con-
stitution and has merit TO commend IT 70
taxpayers anywhere. Especially 1t should
have vigorous support in New York City
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15
From a Good" Democrat.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Referring TO your Paul Jones" edi
torial and its unnecessary slur on the Presi
dent. permit me TO offer this paraphrase OF
an old couplet describing your kind Of a Re
publican and a good" Democrat:
a Democrat is a Democrat while his party
does right
But a Republican is ''black" all the days Of
his life"
A GOOD" DEMOCRAT.
New York, Oct 10, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15

You can purchase merchandise advertised
in THE TRlBl NJ with absolute safety-ior
II dissatisfaction results in any case lhb
TRIBUNE guarantees TO pay your money
back upon request. No red tape, no qu'o-
bling. We make good promptly II the au-
Ncrflscr docs not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-15

The Health Department has again discov-
cred the wood alcohol belt"
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,,,s and PUBLISHED daily BY IN. Tribune A"ceisiio,'
- W e,-rorat,oo ogden NJ Reid Pre'ideli. 70
yr-ot Rosers Secretary and fre"vrtf >'''''
ft.rfirs No lss Nassau Street Nee 1orh
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Nev Nor
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-28
DEPLORABLE
ACCIDENT
Nine Year-0ld Son Of Tandy
Mason Accidently
Shot.
md WOUNDED BY FATHER
Conditions Critical But Some
what Improved Yes
terday.

Charles Mason, the nine-year-old
son of Mr.. Tandy B. Mason, ofSouth
Christian, who was accidently shot
Wednesday night, was in an i'm
proved condition yesterday and there
is hope for his recovery, although
his wound is still considered serious.
The child was shot in distressing
accident. His father YVES cleaning
22-calibre automatic pistol. which
he believed to be unloaded. In snap
ping the pistol cartridge that was
in the chamber went off. The little
boy ran in front of Mr.. Mason just
as the accident occurred the bullet
struck him near the nose just under
his left eye. 1t is not known exactly
what course the bullet took as the
attending physicians were afraid to
probe for the bullet.
The family, and especially the
father, are crushed with grief. The
little boy is grandson of Mr.. w.
c. West, of tbs city.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-28
First Announcement Made By
British Admiralty of Navy
Movements.
RUSSIANS AT BREST.LIVOSK
French Air Craft Makes a Very
important Raid on
Germany.

London, Aug. 27.-The Austro.
Germans yesterday marched into
Brest-Livosk, center Of the Bug riv.
er line Of defenses and main concen-
tration center. The Russians put up
a desperate resistance to the Ger
man advance, but made no attempt
to defend the fortress itself, evacu-
ating it as they did Ossowetz.
Peirograd dispatches had indicated
the Russians were planning to take
up defensive positions farther east.
Air crafts again have broken the
monotony of the western warfare
Sixty-two French Aeroplanes flew
over the Delligen Iron Works. near
Saarlouis, Rhenish Paris, dropping
$50 bombs, while a British aviator is
reported to have dropped bomb on
and destroyed German submarine
off Ostend. The German report says
that four Of the French machines
in the attack near Saarlouis were
brought down, one however, falling
behind the French lines.
The admiralty report of the Ger
man submarines sinking significant
ly stated that it has not been the
practice of the admiralty to publish
accounts regarding the losses of
German submarines, important
though they have BEEN" in case:
where the Germans had no other
source of information as to the time
and place at which these losses oc
Cured. 1t has been reported fol
months that large number of Ger.
man submarines, variously stated at
from twenty to forty, have been
caught by the British navy, but to-
days statement is the only official
admission that there were others
than those previously announced by
the admiralty as having been de-
stroyed.
The Italians claim further minor
successes on all their fronts, but
these are denied by Austria. OF the
operations on the Gallipoli peninsula
there is no further news.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-28
Ready For Distribution at
Office of The Secre-
tary.
SUPERINTENDENT OF DEPT'S
Capable Men In Charge Of
All of The Exhibits To Be
Shown.

The Pennyroyal Fair Catalogues
have been gotten out and were on
hand for distribution yesterday at the
office of Secretary John W, Rich.
ards of the Fair Association.
The catalogues are unusually
broad in the scope of information
they cover and give in a detailed
and concise way everything that
anyone could desire to know about
all the features of the fair. They
will be sent by Secretary Richards
to those who wish them upon re-
quest.
The Pennyroyal Fair this year is in
the circuit with Owensboro and Pa
ducah and will get ell the special
features from those fairs.
The work of preparing for the
Fair is in charge of different commit
tees who are individually going
about the work of their own de-
partments. The following is list of
the departments and superintendent
who have the preparations of the
fair under control. The success of
the fair is in their hands.
Horses and Ponies-Norton Garth,
Trenton, KY.
Mules and Jacks-C. H. Layne,
Hopkinsville, KY.
Beef Cattle-Robt. H. McGaughey,
Hopkinsville, KY.
Dairy Cattle-B. G. Nelson. Hop
kinsville, Ky.
Swine-John H. Williams, Penn
broke, KY.
Educational Work.. E. Foster,
Hopkinsville, Ky.
Poultry-J. w. Stowe, Hopkins
vile. Ky.
Agriculture, Horticulture and
Dairy Prcducts-A. M. Casey. Coun-
ty Agriculturist, Hopkinsville, Ky.
Woman's Work-Mrs. w. A. Rad
ford, Hopkinsville, Ky.
Sheep-Robt. H. McGaughey,
Hopkinsville. KY.
Speed Contests-John w. Garrett,
Oak Grove, KY.
Night Horse Show-Walter Trice,
Hopkinsville, XIV.
Baby Show-Mrs. B. G. Nelson.
Girls Canning Club-Mrs. Chas. E.
Graves.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-28
FOUR TIMES
in ASYLUM
Finally Tried For ManSlaughter
And Given Three Years
In Pen.

Charles d. Fulkerson, of Ohio
county, recently discharged from the
Western State Hospital here, was
convicted of manslaughter at Hart
ford, KY. this week and his punish
ment was fixed at three years in the
penitentiary. Fulkerson was charg-
ed with the killing of Wesley Smith
on April ID, 1909. After the killing
Fulkerson left the county, and did
not return for several months. On
his return he was tried for lunacy
and sent to the asylum. He was dis
charged from the asylum and re-
turned to Hartford, only to be re-
turned to the hospital here. A third
time he was discharged and third
time he was returned to the institu-
ton. When discharged fourth time
Fulkerson returned to Ohio county,
and it is said that he became trouble
some and neighbor swore out war
rant for him on the charge of killing
Smith. Fulkerson pleaded insanity,
but the jury returned verdict find
ing him guilty.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-28
Bombs from Above.

Londen, Aug. 26 --Bombardment
of the outskirts of Constantinople by
a Russian seroplsne squadron, re-
sulting ia the. death or injury of
fort. -one persons. is announced in a
dispatch from Athens to the Centred
News. According to these sdvices,
the attack was made on Mooday. on
theAsistic suburbs of Constantinople.
A number of bombs were dropped.
throwing the people into panic.
Thirty Turks, eight Greeks an 4 three
Armenians were killed or wounded