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The New York herald., 1921-11-13
Two Ways With Negroes.
The British Plan In Jamaica and the
White Plan in the South.

To THE NEW YORK HERALD: ] read
with interest the letter from Mayor
Stewart OF Savannah. Georgia. In which
he says that 1--WE white people In the
South know how to handle the negro"
In Jamaica there Is absolutely no
trouble with the negroes. Because the
Britisher is superbly ignorant Of any
class consciousness, he administers JUS
tice, does his work without particularly
noticing the blacks. The result Is that
the black man accepts the white mans
superiority easily and naturally.
In our Southern States the whites
show their hatred and contempt Of the
blacks too readily. A NANCY dog can
brush against a white with impunity
but a well dressed negro might be shot
for doing the same thing; particularly
IL he was well dressed.
In the town next to where ! lived In
the South young negro was murdered
observation-disclosures a white woman fell
In love with him. There was no evil
dence that he had ever molested white
woman. but because one confessed to
some white men that she loved him he
was killed and not q word OF criticism
or protest from any Of the whites was
raised.
I do not believe in Northern interfer-
ence with the negro question. neither do
I believe that the white man In the
South is nearly so capable Of handling
the blacks as he thinks he Is.
WALTER BALL.
New YonK, November IL.
The New York herald., 1921-11-13
Passing of a Famous Stud.

The recent sale of the horses at the
Woodburn Stud of KENNETH d..
ALEXANDER in Kentucky marks the
passing of one of the most famous
of all the thoroughbred nurseries of
the South.
Woodburn was noted for the quail
ity of its live stock--cattle and sheep
as well as horses-but it was also
conspicuous for another Southern
characteristic, hospitality, and those
of the older generation Of the turf
will regret the abandonment Of the
farm where so many generations Of
the Alexander family reigned like
feudal lords.
1t was to Woodburn that Lexington
was taken after his meetings with the
Southern champion Lecomte at New
Orleans in 1854, and it was at this
historic spot that the blind son Of
Boston and Alice Carneal built a
reputation second to none as a pro.
genltor of sterling race horses.
Lexington's vision was of course
perfect when he raced against Le-
comte--the latter also a son of Bos-
ton. The event in which they met first
was the State Post Stakes. which car
ried an entrance fee of $4,000 each,
and Lexington was named for Ken
tucky, Lecomte for Mississippi, Ar.
row for Louisiana and Highlander
for Alabama. The race was run
over the Metairie course, now one OF
the handsomest cemeteries in the
United States, and was at four mile
heats. The track was heavy, exactly
to the liking Of Lexington, and he
won in straight heats, the first by a
length and the second by three
lengths.
A tremendous crowd saw that con.
test, special steamboats, bringing a
great many persons from Kentucky
and Ohio, while every sugar and cot.
ton planter of the South who could
he there was present to cheer for his
The New York herald., 1921-11-13

serted that the Italian Government
was systematically reducing the num-
Der of judges, with the result In
Piacenza that the court dockets be-
came overcrowded and more than
1000 cases have been postponed until
1922. The embattled lawyers do not
ask for shorter hours and more pay,
but, on the contrary, for an oppor-
tunity to appear in court more often.
Italy has contributed much to the
advancement of mankind and Of the
law. and it has an opportunity to add
still one more gem to its legal diadem
by granting the striking advocates
of Piacenza their plea for more work.
This might set a ball rolling that
would gather to it's surface all peo-
pie in the world who prefer work to
strikes.
The New York herald., 1921-11-13
Mysteries of Death Rate Figures
Unexplained Variations Retard the Progress of Man
Toward Century as the Span of Human Life
By JACQUES w. REDWAY,'
Fellow American Meteorological Society.

The system of registering and classi-
fying mortality statistics has become a
science fundamental to an understand
ing Of the principles of modern civiliza-
ton. A most gratifying fact to be OBJ
served by comparing these figures is the
lowering of the death rate from year to
year. In 1880 the death rate in the
United States from all causes was 1913;
In 1919 it had dropped to 1919. Based
on a fair average population between
these dates. the reduction of seven In a
thousand means the saving Of millions
Of lives.
This reduction is due chiefly to the
repression Of such contagious and in
fectious diseases as diphtheria, scarlet
fever. measles. whooping cough and ty-
phoid fever. Half a century ago these dis
eases often came as epidemic scourges
nowadays they rarely pass sporadic
stage. The death rate has fuctuated
slightly from year to year since 1880,
but 1t has dropped steadily. But one ma
terial upward movement has occurred,
In the year 1918. when influenza. with
the added scourge Of pneumonia, caused
more than one-third Of a million deaths.
During the year 1919 the death toll
In the registration area was 1.096.436.
The following table covers the eight
principal causes Of death:
The New York herald., 1921-11-13
Advertising by Churches.
An English Bishops Opinion Tested
in New jersey.

To THE New York HERALD: In your
editorial article on 1.-THE Bishop and the
Ponies" you quote the Bishop of Bir-
mingham as expressing the opinion that
the churches should advertise.
The good Bishop has come to a con-
clusion that is shared by many people.
say that it comes hard to apply adver-
tising to the church when publicity is
fundamental. almost primeval, prerog-
atiye of religion?
The law was delivered to Moses on
Sinai amid thunder and lightning. The
spectacular march across the desert and
conquest Of Canaan confirmed the power
back of that law.
A long line of prophets publicly fore
told the Messiah's coming. Herald an
gels in the dazzling light proclaimed
His birth. while the star Of Bethlehem
brought wise men Of the East to His
cradle. Peter and Paul were not tyros
in the art Of publicity.
The church has largely lost the point
Of contact with the world in general be-
cause Of the lack of publicity. 1t no
longer dominates because other thoughts
are in the minds Of men, put there by
good advertising methods.
There came to the little town of
Mahwah, N. j.. in June, 1920. a great
preacher. a man known the world over
as leader. the Rev. James NJ. Farrar.
He left his big Brooklyn church, where
he had drawn largo crowds for twenty
seven years, because approaching blind
<o 1,a
charge Of so large church. For nine
months that great divine preached to
only fair congregations. Then some
one said. This man is too good to be
preaching to so few people every Sum-
day; he must have some publicity.
The support Of the local papers in two
neighboring towns was enlisted. The
sermons were written up and published
each week in part. as we'll as little anec-
dctes regarding DR.. Farrar. In three
weeks every seat was taken and in no
time the church was crowded. People
came ten and twelve miles to hear him.
Long lines Of automobiles were parked
in front of the church every Sunday.
He preached his last sermon in June,
1891, and as he announced his next Sun
days topic the church officials were Won
dcring where they would put the folks
that wanted to hear him. But before
that Sunday came the good doctor had
gone to his reward.
Had he lived he would have built up
in the heart of the Ramapo valley a
wonderful community church. He gave
the religious editor Of the Brooklyn
Eagle credit for his success in Brooklyn
and to local press work he attributed the
splendid audiences the last three months
Of his life.
There can be no controversy over it..
The successful church to-day is the one
well advertised and whose pastor. like
the late DR.. Farrar, breaches the Gospel.
The Bishop Of Birmingham is not far
from the truth when he says, "The
church should advertise in the manner
Of large American business houses"
Let us go further and say Every
church should have its press represen-
tative" Il. p. BEEBE.
NEW YORK, November ~.
The New York herald., 1921-11-13
Names Effort to Save the Deer.

Maine people have been uneasy Of
late about the great number of deer
the hunters have been killing. Their
anxiety is justified. Automobiles rum
ming over good roads now carry hun
ters to regions in the past penetrated
slowly and under difficulties that to
many were prohibitive. Supplement-
ing the automobiles are the motor
boats. Inland lakes which had been
barriers to quick trips by hunters
have become rapid transit thorough
fares. The deer slayers have been
swarming over Maine in increasing
numbers. This fall more have been
in the woods than ever before.
1t was in anticipation Of this that
the Maine Legislature passed the
present restrictive laws. One of these
established sex line in deer killing.
Under it the hunter may kill just one
buck and one doe. II he kills two
bucks or two does he is lawbreaker,
subject to penalties. No matter how
taut his nerves under the strain Of
the hunt, no matter how tangled the
thicket or how obscuring the sur
roundings in which he gets the first
glimpse OF his quarry, he must stop,
look and investigate. He must man
age to see enough Of the deer's head
10 know for a certainty whether it is
buck or doe upon which he has
drawn bead. Some hunters do not
want to do this. They bang away
without making sure.
IL hunter who fires without iden.
tifying his target brings down a
buck and he has already another
buck he is subject to punishment.
He dares not bring In his game.
The only thing he can do is to leave
Il where 1t lies, to be devoured by
hawks and bobcats. He may thus kill
several deer before he gets the two
with which he may venture to appear.
The deer are killed and nobody gets
either skin or venison. Consequently
The New York herald., 1921-11-13
British Tax Refunds.
Rights Of Certain Persons Living
Outside the United Kingdom.

To THE New YORK HERALD: Although
as the result of my previous letters
many persons have been Informed as to
the claims for repayment OF British in
come tax they were entitled to make I
find that there are still many others who
are ignorant of the fact that they can
reclaim a considerable sum. For their
benefit may I point out again that
1. Every British subject resident out OF
the United Kingdom Is entitled to recover
n proportion IL not all OF the British tax
paid since April 5. 1920.
2. Every person who has served tho
Grown or n protectorate of the Grown, or
a missionary society. or Is forced 20 re-
side abroad for the sake OF his health or
that Of any member of his family, can
claim a refund as above since April 8,
1918.
.. Every person. British subject or
otherwise, In receipt of British war loan
interest or dividends from non-British
funds and companies. for example. India
stock, Canadian Pacific Railway. Rand
water Board. can recover every penny of
tax deducted since April 5, 1918, even
where the securities stand In the name
of trustees.
4. Where British and colonial income
tax Is paid in respect of the same source
of income O refund can be obtained.
WILFRED II. FRY.
LONDON, England, october -.
The New York herald., 1921-11-13

favorite. The defeat of Lecomte cost
the South a pang, but week later
his supporters had their revenge
when Lecomte over a fast course
lowered the colors of his great rival
and placed the four mile record at
1926, where it remained until Long
fellow. with pacemakers for each
mile and a running start, reduced 1t
in a special trial to 7:19A.
Lecomte was taken to England
along with Prior and Prioress in
1856 by that daring plunger RICHARD
Ten BRoEcK, but he never had a
chance to show his quality to the
English, as he died of pneumonia
shortly after landing. Lexington
went blind at about the same period
but lived to a green old age, and
the fame of his sons and daughters
brought such renown to Woodburn
that it was easily the leader Of the
live stock nurseries of the South.
Only those who attended the annual
sales Of thoroughbreds at Woodburn
or kindred establishments when
they were in the heyday Of their ex-
istence can form any conception Of
the scene when breeders and fanciers
from all parts Of the United States
and Canada gathered for the occa-
sion. Barbecued sheep, steaming
burgoo-a most delicious dish un-
known in its perfect state outside Of
the Southland other comestibles
were dispensed by eager servants.
their black faces radiating the hospi-
tality of their masters. There were
strong liquors too in abundance and
the bidding was fast and furious for
the choicest lots.
Woodburn had its prototype in
Belle Mead, the splendid stud in
Tennessee in which RICHARD Gro
KEB was for a time associated with
General w. H. JACKSON. Belle Mead
is no longer nursery of thorough
breds, and while the glory Of Wood
burn has long passed the news that
its paddocks will not hereafter be ten
anted by thoroughbreds will be re-
ceived with regret, for it was the
birthplace of some Of Americas turf
immortals.
The New York herald., 1921-11-13
Relatively Bars Creation.
Einstein Theory Leaves the Universe
Without a Beginning.

To THE NEW YORK HERALD: Although
Professor Einstein has said nothing d.
rectly on the subject, the theory Of rela-
tivity leads to conclusions apparently
incompatible with the idea of an original
creation Of the world. On the other
hand. the relativity theory. distinctly ex-
cluding as it does the idea Of creative
activity, clears the way for man himself
to attain divine attributes. The rela-
tivity Of divinity itself may thus become
manifest in the practical realization Of
mans own lofty aspirations
For according to the theory of rela-
tivity we may say with a moderate de-
gree Of certainty that the universe OF
matter and space is finite and yet un-,
bounded. Such a universe is absolutely
closed and so excludes the idea OF an
external cause. An internal cause, in
asmuch as it could not be distinguished
from it's effect, is out of the question.
Nor could the universe have sprung from
nothing. hence 1t was uncaused.
Again, If the universe was caused it
must have had beginning in time and
space. Now time and space are not in
dependent, but are determined. the ono
by motion, the latter by matter, both
being part and parcel Of the universe.
Time. therefore. should have to be some, !,
thing other than the single track con-
tinuum Of our imagination. and space
something different from a three dimen-
sional abstraction in order that they
might serve as negative ground and
pathway along which the universe might
move.
Time and space. In other words, are
within. not without, the universe which.
therefore. could not have begun in them.
1t follows from what has been said that
as the universe had no beginning it
needed no one to begin it, and hence the
idea that 1t was created is superhuous.
HENRY l.. PHILLIPS.
FALLS VILLAGE, Conn, November IL.
The New York herald., 1921-11-13
Revenue LaM English.

On page 20, after line 2, Of the in
ternal revenue bill taxpayers and
others interested, if there be any,
will find this limpid stream of Eng
lish gently flowing on its crystal
course in the shape Of an amend
ment adopted by the Senate:
"(b) In the case of the head Of
family or a married person living
with husband or wife. the tax i'm
posed by this section shall not ex-
ceed the sum OF % the amount Of
the tax that such person would pay
If his net income for the taxable
year were $4,000 and (2) the excess
Of his net income over $1,000 for
such taxable year.
Senator WALSH of Massachusetts,
with puckered brow asked if this
would make a difference in the rev.
enue of the Government" Senator
SMooT with serene brow replied that
he did not think It would amount to
much. Senator TOWNSEND observed
that there is too much expert Ian
guage in the BILL" Senator MOSES
looked sad at this fling at the Treas
ury experts and quoted an old Rus
sian adage, Whose bread / eat, his
song / sing" Senator MCCUMBER
asked Senator WALSH kindly to for
mulate an amendment that will make
it simple" Senator WATSON of In
diana preferred Senator HITCHCOCK
for this editorial job and asked him
to take the amendment and write it
so everybody can understand it,"
Senator HITCHCOCK agreed to do
this if Senator WATSON would Eek
plain it to me-" Senator WATSON de-
clined to explain. Senator HITCHCOCK
urged him. II will give the Senator
from Indiana" he said, "a nice large
red apple If he can explain it in five
minutes"
Neither Senator WATSON nor any
other Senator attempted to earn the
red apple, so the amendment remains
in the bill as quoted above.
The New York herald., 1921-11-13
THE NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER ls, 1921

the deer determination which the
Maine legislators intended to avert
goes right on just as though the sex
restriction law had never been
written.
1t is a law that has failed to effect
its purpose, however excellent in the
ory. So. even now. there is talk of
repeal and substitute provision
much more drastic. 1t is suggested
that hereafter the hunter be limited
to just one deer, irrespective of sex.
The New York herald., 1921-11-13
The Straight Road.

From the Kansas City Stor.
There are roads that pass through splen-
dor.
And ways that seem sublime.
There arc paths that lead DER vale and
mead.
Old roads since man knew time.
Yet since the first man travelled
With his laughter or his care.
The straight road was the great road /;
It's the shortest distance there.
We yearn ofttimes for new roads.
For a short cut DER the way,
And sometimes weep when paths are
steep
Our path of life to-day
Yet since the first man travelled,
Success was near. somewhere.
And the straight life was the great life,
It's the shortest distance there.
ROBIN A. wALKxA.
The New York herald., 1921-11-13
How to Fight Blackmailers.
Tell Them to Do Their Worst and
Then Inform the Police.

G.. 4. Crook in London Daily Mail.
There are scores of men and women
In London. particularly in the West End,
who get their living by levying black
mail, which means demanding money
with menaces. These scoundrels, the
basest and most dangerous Of all Grim
inals, doubtless smiled sardonically when
they read Of the light sentences passed
on the blackmailers convicted at the
Central Criminal Court. :.
Blackmail Is q crime which fourishes
on its own vile strength and the weak
ness of its victims. For some time past
it has been on the increase, and the
police. although they are well aware Of
this fact, are powerless to move because
as a rule the sufferers will not take
action.
Influential and wealthy people. both
men and women, are deliberately de-
ccyed by these loathsome pests Of society
and are wickedly led into situations the
revelation OF which would possibly ruin
them and their families.
Having obtained this cruel lever the
blackmailers proceed to demand large
sums of money as the price OF their
silence, and In nineteen cases out Of
twenty the Victims imagining that this
Is the only way Of saving their honor
ard their good name, write out a check,
only to find that the demands are re-
peated until the funds are exhausted.
Poignant mental torture. the constant
fear of exposure, the payment of heavy
sums of money. and finally financial ruin
these are the punishments meted out
to the blackmailers' victims.
And yet there is no reason at all why
the blackmailer should succeed In his
villainy. Any person who is blackmailed
should inform the police Immediately
and they will at once take action to
bring the criminals to justice.
Furthermore, In the majority of cases
there would be no need at all for the
purpose of the prosecution to go into
the circumstances which led to black
mail being levied.
The majority of these blackmailers
are convicted rogues and well known to
the Criminal Investigation Department.
They would not be able to exist for
day IL only their intended victims had
the moral courage to confide In the
police.
Two of the most notorious OF black
mailers I'm London are man who poses
as an army officer and woman who
passes as his wife. They occupy two
Iuxuriously furnished fats communica-
ding by means OF secret door.
, One can easily understand how inno-
cent men and women can be lured into
this trap and unwittingly dragged down
to the depths of despair. I know OF ono
woman who was invited TO th@ .lat and
TO her absolute amazement found herself
In a cleverly worked criminal net. She
was made TO sign a check for $1,000 be-
fore she was allowed to leave
Beat the blaclSmaller and save expe-.
ure by telling him TO do his worst, and
then inform the police.
The New York herald., 1921-11-13
The Spirit OF the Leaves.

Lemon-gold In the west
Behind the dun hills crest.
And the sound of voice that grieves
Esprit of Fallen Leavesl).
Sobbing--sobbing away
The ashen hours OF day.
VIII Il ever como again
After this poignant pain,
The joy-lilt rising clear
Youth and the jocund year?
clark, how she grlevee and grieves,
Spirit of Fallen Leaves y
Yea. for you know (and ~
Oe the divinity
OF a sweep OF mild May sky
over US wido and high.
And voice that laughs--not grieves--
Spirit of Opening Leaves
CLINTON scoLIARp.
The New York herald., 1921-11-13

A new note seems to have been
struck recently by GANDHI, whose anti
British agitation in India has at
tracted to him many followers. Where
once he opposed violence he now ap-
pears to contemplate the possibility of
forceful measures complacently. His
latest advice is to tear down the statue
erected in Lahore to Lord LAWRENCE.
a distinguished soldier of Sepoy re-
bellion times, and to do 1t "even at the
risk of Imprisonment or DEATH" LAW
RENcE's memorial is symbol Of Brit
ish rulership, and its removal would
be direct challenge to the authori-
ties.
The New York herald., 1921-11-13
Striking for Work.

Latin temperament is responsible
for the upsetting Of many OF the
ideals OF conduct and normal proc
esses of thought of the Anglo-Saxon
world. Few s1ch exhibitions OF south
ern feeling however, can compare
for its startling reversal of the ordi.
nary causes of strikes in the north
ern world with the recent action OF
the lawyers of the town Of Piacenza
in italy, who actually went on a
strike for more work.
According to the reports Of this
incident, novel IN the history Of
strikes, the Piaceuza advocates as.
The New York herald., 1921-11-13
Into Silence.

Some day shall the wind
Blow without knowing
Over me
Where tall grass is growing;
/ shall be under 1t
Earth in earth,
Not running.
Not leaping.
Not singing. -.
Oh, Wind,
How should you guess
AS you pass
Unless
The grass whispers.
"Yes. 1t is she.
Your friend and lover.
We grow above her" ..s
Would you believe?
Ah, no. ah. no;
Laughing, answer.
"It Is not So
She would not lie
So still, so still;
The sun is high
! so to seek her
Under the sky!"
Light feet over my heart, my head,
And / as silent,
AS still in my bed
AS the face of a star
In the waterl
ABIGAIL w. CREssoN.