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Rh children were born in England and Wales. Theretore nature ought to be restored to her right, and the difference between legitimate and illegitimate births ought to be abolished that at least one ground for infanticide may be done away with. She then closes with the resolution:

"Since the crime of infanticide has increased and still increases, from year to year, under the present false form of marriage, therefore all children, under whatever conditions they may be born, should be declared legitimate."

Thus far Julia Branch. Oh, that I could recall her to life, this pale, little woman, with the pretty mouth, and the sweet smile! By the death of this woman who so boldly advocated the rights of the free woman, and who knew how to put men to shame by holding a mirror up to their arrogance and vulgarity, our cause has received an incalculable loss. In honor to her memory, and in proof of our appreciation for this noble woman, who departed from life in quiet unpretentiousness, I request the entire meeting, men and women, to rise from their seats.

The entire meeting arose, and all eyes went in quest of Mr. Morality of New York, who had brought Julie vom Berg to the platform. But in vain. He had availed himself of the rapt attention, with which everybody listened to the speaker, to steal away unnoticed.

As no one else desired to be heard, the order of business was resumed.