Judge — July 27, 1912 — page 16: what you’re looking at

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T H E Man's Egotism. HAT organ of the so-called weaker sex in Paris, Femina, recently put to its readers the question: ‘‘What do you think are the ten principal failings of man?” These failings, in the order of their importance, were set forth by many readers. Of course the feminine view- point dominated in the symposium. Egotism was declared by a major- ity of those who responded to be man’s besetting sin. This was closely followed by infidelity, jealousy, intemperance, coward- ice lesser failings. The comparatively minor weaknesses were immorality, despotism, temper, stupidity and laziness, This is surely a sad showing for man in the concrete. Of course it may be urged that it will not bear universal applica- tion. Man everywhere is not totally depraved or wholly un- bearable. The men of nations differ in some degree. And itis commonly believed that the Frenchman in many particulars is more wicked than the German or the Anglo-Saxon. And there is Paris to consider—the center of gay- ety and dissipation. There are good men and chaste women everywhere—even in Paris. But sucha symposium conducted in that gay capi- tal must bear the marks of its denizens who most are in the public eye or reflect its peculiar atmosphere. No doubt a symposium of men as to the failings of and MODERN women, conducted either in Paris or London or New York or Berlin or St. Petersburg or Rome, would dwell upon some of the weaknesses in the gentler sex. What is wanted is not so much criticism of the failings of the sexes as praise of their respective good qualities, and a ‘‘getting together’? of both for fairness and justice to both. When woman gets the ballot in this country — as she is getting it by degrees—or THE ANCIENT AND THE MODERN WOMAN. rather by localities or States —there should be developed a co-operation that will be better for the race. Premier Asquith has let it be known that if there is a provision for limited woman suffrage inserted in the new elec- tion reform bill it will not be opposed by the government. Progressive. Ww OM AN Oh, Wise Judge! Judge Goodnow, of Chicago, presides over the Court of Domestic Relati-ns in that metropolis. This court, as its name signifies, is a modern development, and grafts upon the ancient machinery of the law a new preface. Before Judge Goodnow came a wife who asked support from her husband. She told the judge her husband never had given her money. ‘She never asked me for any,’’ was the bus band’s plea. ‘‘She does not have to,"" responded the judge. ‘‘A wife is not obliged to follow her husband about like a monkey with her hand out, asking for money. She is entitled to a fair proportion of his wages. I will see that she gets it, too, in all cases that come before me."* This is good moral law. The only flaw in Judge Goodnow's treatment of this case is found in another remark he made, ac- cording to the newspaper report. That was to the effect that ‘‘the wife is a regular employe of her husband, and as such is entitled to a regular salary."" The judge put the case right in the first instance. The wife is not an employe, but a partner, and should share in the visible cash. Still In Evidence. In the defeat of Miss Grace C. Strac- han of New York for the presidency of the National Educational Association is one more proof that sex prejudice exists. “The Crowning Attribute of Lovely Woman is Cleanliness” A woman's personal satisfaction in looking charming and dainty is doubled when she knows everything about her is exquisitely clean, Naiad Dress Shields are thoroughly hygienic and healthful to the most delicate skin ; are absolutely free from rubber, with its disagreeable odor; can be easily and quickly STERILIZED by immersing in boiling water for a few seconds only. They are preferred by well-gowned women of refined taste. At stores or sample pair on receipt of 25¢. Every pair guaranteed. A handsome colored reproduction of this beautiful Coles Phillips Drawing on heavy paper, 11 x 14 inches, sent for 10 cents. No advertising. THE C. E. CONOVER CO., Mfrs. 101 Franklin Street New York comicbooks.com