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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22

ton Of Sunday observance have changed
radically, even among those who were
brought up with Sabbatical notions. Inc
orthodox Jews lament the increasing
agnostic tendency in their race. Papers
established as religious organs and pub
lished as such specifically for generation
have undergone a secular transformation
and only disappearing trace of their old
character remains Churches are turned
into philanthropic and eleemosynary insti-
tutions. caring for tho temporal good OF
man az il this life ended all.
In the whole history OF The Sun we have
never before received SO vast volume
of correspondence on any subject rs that
which is now pouring in on the question OF
immortality, and, notably, the preponder-
ance Of tho intellectual ability manifested
must be credited to the side Of dissent. 1t
has been the most remarkable discussion
which ever before went on in the columns
Of a newspaper and has concerned ques-
ton as to which such debate would have
been impossible even ten years ago. IL mas
been uniformly respectful and tolerant or
oppositon and has been conducted through
out on an elevated plane intellectually and
morally; yet it concerns the one question
which is the most vital of all to
religion and theology, for, of course,
IL there is no Immortality the whole
system falls to pieces. Defenders OF
the doctrine or dogma appeal necessarily
to Scripture rs evidence, but, II Scripture
is merely the literature" the purely
human and fallible production of COM
paratively early period Of intellectual devel-
opment, as, logically, the higher criticism
makes it out to be-, is not the appeal in
vain If there is no divine and infallible
authority for dogma how can 1t he else than
an empty arrogation OF knowledge i'm
possible for man? When men assert what
only God can know other men must believe
that they speak by direct inspiration from
God or their assertion is futile.
How could it be otherwise than that the
publication Of this criticism of the Bible
would destroy all faith in such authority
in all those who accept it's conclusonsp
When men who have founded their
religious belief on absolute faith in the in
tallibilty of the Bible as the Word OF God
are told and become convinced that the
Bible after all, is only human literature
of uncertain authorship and contradictory
Of possibility as demonstrate by science
what remains Of our religion except mere
moral code? Accordingly, the Bishops and
other clergy WHO are undertaking to recon-
ellie the destruction OF the infallibility ofthe
Bible with the dogma and doctrine OF their
theology have entered upon an impossible
task. They scuttle the ship, yet expect the
crew to continue confident in its sea-
worthiness.
This it is which has started at the present
time the most serious inquiry in tho his
tory of mankind as to the validity OF the
long-accepted supernatural evidences upon
which all Theology is founded.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22

POLLY MCGRAIL Of Paterson, New Jer-
soy, In her conversation with n re-
porter Of The Sun on Thursday last,
did not divine the main reason for public
sympathy with her struggle to mako
an honest living. Il cannot understand
why everybody seems to be SO good to me, "
said this dauntess woman, who is laboring
In support OF her family against the odds
OF labor union resolved that she shall
not work. "All have done is to try to
earn living and hold my job"
Nothing OF this explains the practical
interest OF the public in the speaker
Other women support themselves, whose
necessities are far more pressing; yet
nothing is said. But POLLY, within her
humble sphere of action, is ma ntaining
the common right to perform such labor
as tho law allows, against the criminal
terrorism and violence OF other laborers
banded together to shut her out. She is
lighting for the law and for tn most
precious principle that can bless tho cti-
Iens OF any free country, the right to
work when work is offered.
1t is no wonder that Polly MCGRAIh
receives aid and comfort from her fellow
citizens. They would be sunk low indeed II
they refused it.
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Not enough has been said Of the Column
bias crew. the Deer Islanders. Their por-
Torrance upon the Columbia Ia worthy Of the
very highest praise and Ii not without instruc-
ton. The Maine men were good sailors but
not used to yachts or skilled In the science OF
racing. something In which the British have
far more practice than the Americans Yet in
single season they mastered their duties SO
that they could get through them all with a
promptituhe and surety and finish OF action
that has never been surpassed They have
shown the Yankees auickness In learning how
to 10 a thing and faculty to do 1t in the highest
degree. They are good men to have In the
country. and We wish them pleasant winter
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22
The Sailors of Deer Isle.

From he Lr,oi'ton Ev.nino Journd.
The builders laid Column bias keel with Jealous hope
and PRIDE
And careful hands toiled patiently to mould her
ga eful side;
And every curve and every swell aud very sweeping
BespcNks the yAchtsmAn earnest art and triumph of
design.
And tey who wrought tho masts OF steel and they
who sewrd the sails
That stretch Alott,-white pleading hands to clutch
the favoring gales,
They all have given hearts and hands with patriotic
zeal.
And there she swayS the nations pride. from pen
naut down to keel.
And III to al who gave her strength and 'ymmetry
and speed -
We pay the tribute from the Joy that watched her
keep the lead.
And yet despite the buiders skin we know that art
were vain
without the nimble heels and hands OF those
Drowned sons OF Mime.
And while we basE triuInphantly in Uncle samueIs
smile
We know who really won the race-ths sailors of
Der Isle
Sir Thomas has gallant crew. q cAnny crew has her
As old and brisk set Of at ever went to sea;
But on this queer old coast Of Maine the aailormen
We breed
rulnl tht Ouo or the state ana make their plans 10
lead.
For he whose craft has sluggish heels is tArdy with
the trawl
And woe to him who cometh late to market with his
haul
So every day tho race 10 on from York to ouoddy
Had.
And every day to catfish squalls tho little sail. are
spread.
For. Swiring past this Jagged coast the winds a
hcke girl
With here sRh and there SHREK. and here 90.
quettes whirl.
And he who watches all her moods. anticipates her
whms.
Is pretty apt to the speed from anything that
sWims
And W. n Maine who know the men place credit
where tS due
Here's Hail Columbia three times three and twice
that for the crew;
And II the news from sandy Hook provoiss cheer.
full smile.
Remember those who DO the tish-tAs sailor. of
Dear IAlAs
1oGIAAH y. DE1.
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Col. Bryan Reyerses Himself.

In speech made at Greenville, Ohio,
Thursday, Col. BRYAN used this extraor
binary languages:
Il dare the Republicans TO defend the title by
purchase Of III. oOO.oOo They assert the right
to b. III the Philippines b. purchase, aud that too.
after having paid less price for human beings than
pay Tor hogs"
Undoubtedly Col. BRYAN Is familiar with
the Hon. WILLIAM r. DAYS account of the
connection of the $40, 900, 900 offered and
afterward paid to Spain with the success
of the peace negotiations. He seems to
have assumed that his hearers were less in
telligent and to have spoken, in consc-
quence, in what we must be pardoned for
calling his very cheerful manner.
He must have supposed another and still
deeper ignorance in his audience. The
purchase OF 10, 900, 900 men, If Col. BRYAN
chooses to put the transaction in that way
at any rate, the payment OF $4,000, 900 to
Span--was distinctly expressed in the
Peace Treaty, and there can scarcely be In
the Democratic party any man whose
memory IL so short as to have for
gotten that, in opposition to some
Democratic Senator'S Col. WILLIAM JEN-
NINGS BRYAN favored the ratification
of that treaty. He was even severely
criticised by members Of his own party for
going to Washington and using his intlu-
ence and his power Of persuasion in favor
of the treaty. He wanted it ratified and
the national policy in regard to Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines declared by a reso-
luton OF Congress. II he objected to the
purchase OF 100000 men," he should
have made his objection known at the time.
1t is possible that he could have procured
the rejection OF the treaty il he had labored
for that end. But having urged its accept
ance, he is estopped from attacking it.
While the treaty was before the Senate,
Col. BRYAN talked and acted like a patriotic
man. Apparently he regrets It, But 1t is
too late for him to find fault with the treaty.
In 50 doing he impeaches his own earlier
Judgment and invites attention to the fatal
instability. the perpetual mobile theatrical
character of his politics.
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OUR TROOPS Nv THE PHILIPPINES.
Their Small Relative Loss on tho Field OF
Battle from Disease.
From Chio1oo T,me,-Herdid.

From Chio1oo T.me,-Herdld.
The most remarkable feature OF our war in
the Philippines IL the exceptionally low death
rate OF The AM rlnan army taking Into account
both the mortality on the field AMI the NOR
tality from disease. II every battle has not
proved that our soldiers are absolutely safe
from Filipino marksmen our losses have been
40 extraordinarily small that 1t must be DIM
cult Tor the most ardent ant-exransionist to
twist the figures into an awful example OF the
aacrinces we are making to the MOloch OF i'm
per alism.
Here, for instance. Ia the Twentieth Kansas
with roll OF 45 officers and 1.2Uj enlisted
men. which. after months OF tho most active
and courageous service. has record OF
only three officers killed and thirty enlisted
men K lied or died OF wounds, Drplorable as
every individual loss is. it would b. faint
hearted nation indeed that would fan back
after such returns. 1t Ia evident that we are
advancing the work OF establishing good gov
eminent In regions to which it is stranger
VI on the easiest possible terms The English
lost half their force or more at MaJuba HILL
and in one OF his whimsical skits Mark Twain
estimates that II would take 24O,OOO British
soldiers to subdue the Transvaal II the record
for the war of 1881 wsro used as q basis for
calculation.
or tho Kansans only thirty-three died Of dis
ease. the total death rate being only per
cent for the men and per cent for the officers
despite the enemy's bullets and the change
from n temperate to n tropical climate. the
figures recall tho report Of Gen. Otis on tho
con iton Of his army at the close Of last
seasons hard campaigning. "Of the II per
cent Of the command reported sick" he said.
nearly q per cent are in the general hospital.
OF whom 3 per cent have typhoid and II
malarial levers; 25 per cent. have intestinal
trouble the remaining SO per cent. have vari-
Gus ailments. ii of which are due to wound
injuries"
There is no immunity against the diseases
mentioned in this country. and the variation
from the condition Of like number OF men at
home is surprisingly small. II ia no wonder.
therefore. that hillary experts are expressing
their wonder at the showing which is made by
the returning regiments. The most sanguine
person could not have anticipated such an es-
cape as they have had. either from the perils
OF battle or the ravages Of disease.
Considering the nature OF the climate and
the country. it might have been and was con-
hientiy predicted that the troops would 20
down by the thousand. and We must concl ude
that their personnel. their disc pine and their
care have all been exceptional. Their actual
condition ia the hest BILE answer to those
agement Of the Admin stration. and 1t Is bound
to have marked effect upon the temper OF the
, country. The war IA yet has developed no
serious disbursements OF any sort.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22
Lieut.. Wnrd in Porto RIon.

To THE EDITOR OF TRE sUN-Sir. Referring to
reprint from the Chicago nmssH ID appearing in
your issue OF thu ls.h lust aud entitled Tho south
in the War" there IL All error deserving attention
ltw Ensign NOW Lieut.. ]. ~ Ii. H. Ward OF New
Jersey who "dA ed the fate OF Nathan Hale" by mar
forming Sc ret service ddty in Porto Rico anu not
Lieut. Victor bIue As stated Tins officer made Two
uunno.ssauCes OF SA ltAgJ de Cuba in order to b.
tam Information pertA. AIMING 10 the dis posuun OF
CgveTAH neel, and Whine il not desired ~ d-trAct
from the DrlhAucy OF Lieut. Blues achievements il
must 20 remeInbrreI that hn y rforned tn duty in
unif ran and til reforr. under tie rules OF cav lied
warfare, could not have bern hel SPY. EIuHlly
nendaUle aud deserving OF uoLe WAS The ocA ~
4 sign nov Lieut. ". ii. Blu, of MIssIssip L. who
left thls country for Spain April 3d. remaining
there in dssuise observing and reporting the NOV e
merts 4 1marAs hsst oLAh! "a N. HowI =
late Assistant Engineer. U. b x
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Mr.. Mazet and the Mazet Law.

ROBERT MAzEr is a candidate for reelec-
ton on the Republican ticket this year
in the Nineteenth Assembly district. He
is opposed by Mr.. STEWART, the Tammany
candidate, who has, by a paradox in the
fusion arrangements Of this years canvass,
the endorsement OF the Citizens Union
OF that district Mr. MAzEr as Re
publican legislator OF experience and
popularity. is being opposed vigor-
ously by the Tammany Hall men Of the
district. and it is announced that the
Eight against MAzET," as it is described,
has devolvrd upon Mr.. JOHN B. SEXTON, the
Tammany leader, who Is to be held strict
ly to account" by his organization for the
election of Mr.. STEWART.
So far as a statement Of these facts
reveals determination Of the leaders OF
the two parties to win, such purpose is
crcditable to their craftsmanship; but Mr.
SEXTON, OF whose efforts so much Is conf
IDENTIFY expected by Tammany, is not civil
ian but Police Commissioner OF New York,
and as such directly amenable to the Mazet
law, so-Called, passed by the late Albany
Legislature and made law by the signature
on May OF Governor ROOSEVELT. 1t
provides:
ANY person who being Police Commissioner or
officer. or member. of any police force in this
State. either uses thr, atens to his Official
power authority in any directly or indi.
recty in aid of or against any political party.
izat.on, association society. to control affect.
Influence, rewa d or punish the political adherence.
alaton. action. expression opinion OF any citi.
con rbutes any money. directly or indirectly
to. solicts. collects receives any money for any
political club. association. society or committee Is
guilty OF msdemeanor.'
The contest which Police Commissioner
SEXTON has taken in hand against the return
of Assemblyman MAzET, the champion OF
this bill, would seem to be- sufficiently
simple, and it would be most scandaous
improperly if the election in this district
should turn upon the use OF the machinery
of the Police Department, contrary to
the law and regardless OF the penalties
prescribed for its enforcement.
The MAZET law is public measure, equi-
table in its relation to both parties and bind
ing on the Police officials OF either, and any
fragrant violation OF its provisions can have
the permanent effect only OF securing to
Assemblyman MAZET a larger measure OF
support from independent citizens than
might otherwise be the case, and ultimately
such reprisal as will prevent in the future
the danger OF interference with elections
and of the laws intended to protect them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUNNI: During the lat
ter part OF April 1877 while engaged in street
railway work at Bridgeport Conn. one OF my labor
dug up several old Spanish silver coins. and
also bronze or copper csimile Of the gold medal
that was presented by the City of New York. through
Hon. Fernando Wood then mayor. to Major Robert
Anderson, in recognition OF his gallant defence of
Fort sumter. have lately learned that a lady
member Of his family. whose name or address do
not know was in Bridgeport after left there. and
who. hearing Of this circumstance. was DESTROYS Of
obtaining said articles
Knowing the public place OF THE Sun. request
thai you will kindly mention this matter in hopes
that it may thereby be brought to the attention OF
some one to whom 1t might be OF interest
A. W. FLEMING.
Gar" George +. Quelet. II Cortlsudt st.
GKw YORK. Oct. 81.
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French and English In Canada.

MONTREAL. Oct. 10.-The race feud between
French and English 10, owing to the extreme
violence OF the language OF the local Tory
organ and OF some OF the Ontario papers. be-
ginning to wear very ugly look. The Neics OF
Toronto. the evening edition OF the Mail and
Empire that has Il ways been bitter exponent
OF Toryism in Ontario. specially distinguishes
Itself by its anti-French sentiment. In one OF
its last issues 1t says:
I'VE can tell the Hon. Mr.. Tarte and his French
compatriots that the people OF this province are
thinking hard just now They opening their
eyes to the true characters OF their French neigh
bors. and they are forming convictions that will
have their frulton sooner or later In depriving the
French Canadians OF the special privileges that
were granted to them BY the Treaty OF Paris
''UnIer the British Canadians Of this province are
crav.ns, they will not tolerate condition OF sub
lection to the French Canad ans and If through the
ballot bo1e there is no redress. they will nd other
means OF emunrpat ne thcmsclyeS from the domin.
anre of an Inferior people that peculiar CIR UNI
stance have placed in authority IN the Dominion"
The Patrte heads this Mort aux Francois"
but in an article referring to II points out that
larry Threatened before they are still standing
where they did. in th'ir own country. born
Br fish subjects. VIII CHI they will remain with
all the rights assured to them hy treaty.
There are Of course large numusr Of people
in Ontario who are not carried away 10y the
anti-French press here and in Ontario. hut it
cannot be denied that there is a great deal OF
dissati'tacu, i v With the financial extrava-
the burden Of VIII ch il horne by the neople OF
Ontario. while the benefits mostly 90 to the
province Of Quebec and those further east.
been lit else but IA mi CHI cow for the rest Of
the. confederation. and now. In addition. the
political mower by which it might have pro-
tected itself has passed for tho time being into
the hands OF the French party.
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Anniversary of wa.h,ngtop,s Death.

To THE EDITOR OF TIE sUN-Sr At this moment
when We are pouring out richly deserved welcome to
our Admiral. We ought not to forget the hundredth
anniversary OF the noble death of that immortal
genius whose wisdom and courage were so potent IN
the formation and guidance of the nation.
On the l4th of d cember it will DO . century
since George Washington said; IL die hard but am
not afraid to 60" and certainly citizens will not
fail TO give pres sion to the gratitude and rever
ence for the Father OF his Country. No pageant is
needed. Simplicity marked the man. Let 1t mark
his memorial. JoRN b. MOORE.
NEW YORK Oct. 10
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22
IL tho Church n Variety Show?

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: II the
Church ia losing her power over the masses is
she not rrsponsb when we consider the fol-
lowing illustrations OF buffoonery which must
certainly detract from the respect and rever-
ence due herr
Society
.soS S gu and Pi3
eV ming. Friday evening, Hard lines Social. All
Fried chicken. bak.ns.powder biscuit and shsrbst
for IL cts.
caterers who have been at 800 the past week viii
serve suppsr Mullins ham. pickles couee. 10 cents.
a conoert.-I'e cream and fun for all. Don't forget
CHI, ken pie supper TOO prugramme. good com
sm ii sum Of 10 Cts "'"'' ny TO- III ''' 'A'
pIL1mM c3spRgs, rIos,L;-Ths young ladies will
sf soap. pleasant entertainment sons. rectaions.
Wh RI. aI o
Kun 20 the yety s,.hul to night at the c 'ngreSa-
Won be no poverty about the supper Yn will lie
ansd yn ware goo close or sTry rti s.f e. Mt
90 70 the First Baptist Chur.h tonight to hear
You'll kick Yourself twlr. around the Capitol il You
miSs that sde.splttiny lecture tonight Chicken
pafsPrrEnIsS ChURcH1Ihe tax ny comic can can,
Box next week; take out an accident rol cy on your
buttons. ITs Flu FlHnkln st. Church. The
last chance to laugh at Cox and Box for 10 cents.
II you nave ate persimrons or saw a 'pos1um YOU
can do both at Franz lin rect Church tom ,rrow
night. altiful booths. delicious supper and heaps
Of fun! Don't forget
One pastor says: III my choir want to sing
the Ohio Girl or love song. they can do 1t.
All want is beautiful music. l don't bel eve
in singing 'Lo from the tomb doeful sound
all the while. or any Of the while"
Will not these churches be like the virgins
who found they had no oil when the bride
groom Gamer EDw. E. HOWE.
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For the Patriot of Chicago

To THE EDITOR OF TIE sUN-Sir: enclose q to-
ward buying house and lot for the Anne
woman in Chicago. who. In nine words, showed her
contempt for those cowGrdly traitors Assem- bled in
convention to deiAme our arms and disgrace our
nag. Commercial TnAyKIIEn
kocHKsrER. Oct. 2.
Un'ortunately the name OF the spirited
woman who denounced the Atkinsonites the
other day was not revealed. Our correspon-
dents money has been returned to him. bur
the Chicago patriot will know her country
mems admiration.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22

" our friendi who rdu"r ~ NTH manuscripts FOR
publication piti 10 hdy' re,ct>d aric' returned they
must IN all edi,i send sdmps Jor that purDon.
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DefacinK the Flag,

To THE EDITOR OF The sUS-Stri Through y'uT
columns onient recently called attention n
the fact that the steam launch OF tho cable steamer
NAcksy Bennett was carrying q defaced American
ensign.
While At tho Yacht race to-day noticed ths
Mackey. Bennett Hyiu~ tho same defAced hA9 AgaiuI
which Member OF the New York Yacht CluD" had
pr tested.
This steamer is British ship. but her real owners
are American. Why should they he allowed t, insaI
"Old Glory" and through it every citizen o! TIE
repubicY
II the British ensign were so dsfAoed IN Brit b
waters, the frat naval officer who saw It Won!
promptly board the ship and haul It down.
Have we government ON lAl pa rotc en- uihio
resent this insult TO his hagi D. A r.
BTArES ISLAND. OCT ~.
Great ReGistration In Boston.
From IA Boston EvsHin1 TrinScriD,
The registration in this city this year Is hcyoni
precedent the total being over 100000. aud oNS
s-aoo In sIosas OF the REPATRIATION Of 1ssS.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-18
WORKROOMS FOR WOMEN.

CASTOR garments for men. women and children
which sent TO tho workrooms for unskiled
women Of the Charity Organization Society, at
No AZ Prospect Place. will be cleaned and made
over The women workers redeem their tickets of
admission TO the workrooms in clothing for them
selves and families and In groceries. Winter days
are at hand and gifts OF castof clothing are sadly
needed
The committee has arranged to train women
in laundry work. and any dependent woman sent
regularly with tickets to the school for twelve days
can become q good laundress and will receive a
certificate Of merit printed and signed in due form
when she completes the course satisfactorily.
Families have the privilege Of sending servants
for special training In laundry work by paying 90
cents lesson. These pupils receive no remunera-
ton for their labor while being taught.
The committee in charge OF the workrooms Is
Scrymser. Mrs. S. Bradhurst Clark, Mrs. John
Ewing Mrs II. Landon. Miss s. /. williams, MISS
Iucv Kean Mise Gertrude Sackett and Mrs. +. l.:
Seliem, Miss NJ. c. G. Morris and Miss Kate @ @Isond
Give Mrs Mary Morris Ostrander, No. 30 west
Eiftv-third is treasurer