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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22
Chicago University Professors
Say They hsed Modern Systsm
THEY PROPOSE NEW METHODS
Religious Education, They Assert, Is at the
Rear Of the Procession Inst,id of the
Front, as II Sh.uld Ee.

Chicago. June 22.-That the majority
day are Ineffective educatlonally. are
tagging far behind the public schools
In pedagogic methods and are standing
almost on the level OF the old district
school so far as scientific teaching ~
concerned are the charges made by Pro-
fessor Ernest De witt Burton and Pro-
fessor Shailer Mathews.
These statements are made In a volume
just published from the University OF
Chicago Press on Principles and Ideals
for the Sunday School" The book Is the
result of years OF study and experience
Hyde Park Baptist Sunday school.
The Sunday school. 1t Is asserted is
essentially an educational institution, not
a place for direct exhortation to certain
lines OF action.
The truth is" the authors say, that
the Sunday school Is tagging far behind
the public school in educational method,
and stands today. too nearly on the level
OF the old. ungraded district school II
the study of the Bible is OF less impor-
tance than mathematics II religious cul-
ture is less necessary than secular. then
the Sunday school may perhaps afford
to be at the rear Of the educational pro-
cession. employing antiquated and In
enective methods for sentimental rea-
sons
But II the B. BILE is the book the Chris
tian church believes IL to be, II religion
is determinate and fundamental thing
in life. then the Sunday school ought to
appropriate and employ the best known
educational methods"
Faulty methods OF teaching and illogi-
cal selection OF the subjects taught are
blamed for the decline in interest and
nnal dropping out OF pupils as they grow
beyond the years OF childhood
Bright pupils in high school and up-
per grade schools will not be slow to rec
ognize the difference in method between
the teaching on Sunday and on week
days. Feeble and soft repeated exhorta-
ton based on nothing IN particular often
repels them and drives them from the
school when they begin 10 grow older"
Professor Burton and Professor Math-
ews advocate making the Sunday school
IN many respects exactly like a public
graded school, where the children OF the
inherent grades are taught different sub
lects according to their capacity.
one OF the most striking OF the new
plans advocated is that OF having a
ieaching minister, who would teach one |
u the most advanced classes and would |
&c, as sort or superintendent OF educa- /
ion.
Another novel plan is that OF having a |
BOARD OF directors. There would be a |
ilrector or instruction, OF religious life.
u u oenevoience, of public exercises and of
he library.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22
BULLET
HOLE IN
TEMPLE
Thomas {. Jones Found DYING
Near Harragans0ti Park. Com
mitted Suicide.

Seated propped up against the fence on
he Park avenue side of Narragansett
bark. Thomas E. Jones. was discovered
p dying condition about O'Clock Sat
rday night by William Baker, a resi-
lent OF that section.
a revolver lying near the mans hand
mo CHASTITY wound in the right temple
|pid the story to the passers eve. and he
|nmediateiy told the Chief OF Police John
|ieoee or the Cranston force who noti-
led Medical Examiner LongfelIow.
Before medical aid could reach him
rr' Jones was dead. and although he
'as not personally known TO the men
no nrst discovered him his identity was
|stablished by papers found In his pock-
/ s.
Later the body was taken to the under
Pg rooms OF Whipple a. Fuller of An
|Irn, and prepared for burial
Mr.. Jones has been employed in va
|ous capacities at the Steinert companv's
|ore, working up from errand. bow 10
hlesman. and when last LSen at the store
as starting TO Arctic to attend Go a
|tle Friday.
He came to this country from shrop-
|hire. England, when a boy and a few
|ears ago married a Miss Clark OF this
|ty. who now survives him and a 2-year-
Ia child.
Mrs. Jones was not told OF the serious
|lture OF the case because she Is AZ
|esent confined 10 her bed and the re-
PIT was feared
Not long ago symptoms OF lung trouble
|peared and dependency from this
use Is assigned for Mr.. Jones act
PIE was widely known as an entertain
and musician, and well liked by fell
w employees at the Steinert company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22
WARSH|P
STRUCK A
SCHOONER
U. S. S. Massachusetts, CoI|idss
With Schooner Martha 7.
Thomas, Near Boston Light.

Boston. June 22.--The battleship Mas
sachusetts. which left here yesterday
afternoon for New York, was i'm colli-
sion last night % miles southeast by east
OF Boston lightship. with the schooner
Martha t. Thomas of Thomaston. Me.
from Appalachicola. with lumber.
Capt. Watts OF the Thomas SAYS the
battleship struck his schooner a glancine
blow on the starboard side abreast the
mainmast. tearing off the main chain
plates. carrying away rails and damag-
ing some planking about the hull. caus-
ing her to leak about two inches per
hour.
The captain says the weather was
clear and he could see four miles away.
His vessel having a fair wind kept a
clear course. thinking the battleship,
which was headed out the bay, would
give them a clear way.
Immediately after the collision the
Massachusetts, put about and followed
the schooner into the bay, but on
reaching the lightship Capt. Watts de-
cided that assistance was unnecessary.
The Massachusetts, then put to sea.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22

Providence and Pawtucket baseball
teams composed of members OF the or
der. which resulted in victory for the
Pawtucket team by score OF 10 TO 3
after three innings The players were:
providence team--Conklin. Harris, Lee,
Byrne Hall, Golden. Rollyson, Wilkinson
and Devlin.
Pawtucket team-Forrest. Thompson.
McLay, Longworth. Wood. Tattersall,
Hale. Brown. Forrest. w. w. Whitten,
umpire.
Grand Regent William ]. Burton and
grand Officers of his suite were on the
grounds TO receive Governor L. F. c. Gar
vim and Secretary Robert Grieve when
they arrived.
Dinner was in order after the ball game
and following this the other sports were
taken UP and won by the following:
Three-legged race, $3.50 o'clock-Prize
two fob chains. ID, Forrest and j. A. IN
graham.
1co-yard dash-First prize. solid gold
cameo ring. ID. Forrest; second prize,
Arcanum sleeve buttons. w. II willard
Ladies relay flag race-First prize
Bissell carpet sweeper, Miss Grace M
Patterson; second prize, rug Miss Deb
orah A. Fallows.
Long jump-First prize. watch chain,
{. f. Braman; second prize. box OF ci-
gars, A. l.. McLay.
Hop. step and jump--First prize, pair OF
slippers, j. Parker; second prize silver
match box, f. L. Brown.
Ladies egg and spoon race-First prize.
ladies' solid gold ring, Miss C.. Thornley,;
second prize, salad bowl. Mrs. c. Glblin;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22
789 ''SNEAK'
MARRIAGES
Have Been Put on Record Under
New York's LATEST Law.
A G:T-NEC-QUlCK SCH: NE
Which Young People Are Taking Advantage
d-lommon-law-Nlvss Appear to
Lodge The Contract.
! G:T-XEC-QUICK SCH: NE

New York,June 22.-Without the services
OF ministers. justices of the peace, alder
men or others empowered by law to de-
clare couple man and wife, there have
been 7Ss legal marriages In New York
during the past year.
None OF these marriages has been re-
corded at the bureau OF vital statistics.
This Is the result OF the new marriage
law, the contract plan now I'm force In
tho city. So popular has II become that
city officials were astounded when they
came to count up the number OF GER
tf1cates
Since the first OF last January se5 con-
tracts or sneak" marriages. as they are
called I'm the office OF the city clerk, have
been recorded.
This is the simplest plan ever invented
TOR giving TO a couple the right of mat
rimony. All that is required besides the
etestation OF a notary public Is writ
ten agreement between the man and
woman contracting to live together for
tho rest of their lives
This written agreement. the certificate
or the notary public and the filing with
the city clerk Is all that is required for
. sneak marriage"
whether the new law has fulhlled the
purpose for which II was passed is a
question, as the age of the contracting
parties averages 20 years. II was thought
that this method would be a boon 10
those who are known as 'common-law
wives" and that because OF the lack OF
ceremony and the inexpensiveness at
tached TO the plan there would be a rush
70 take advantage OF II. II Is not with
this class. however. that the contract
plan has proved most popular. Youne
girls and young men, notably Italians.
use freely
II has been found TO be an expeditions
method OF performing immigrant mar
r1ages. Scarcely a day passes but there
Il received at the office OF the city clerk
certificate from the Ellis Island notary
public.
There is big blunder in the new law"
said Clerk Scully. With the filing OF the
certificates in my office there is nothing
more required of the contracting parties.
The law which forces ministers and 9TH
ers who perform ceremonies to put on
hle the marriage data with the board OF
health does not operate here. 1t Is for
this reason that the statistics OF the
board of health, unless they are made
out 10 include~ the marriages recorded
here, are false.
AT the next session of the legislature
I shall have an amendment prepared !
which will cover this defect in the law.
i had no idea that this law would prove
as popular as IL has been. II the present
number OF certificates keeps up this year \
there will be 1000 marriages In New |
York by the new law"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22
THE HARvARo-YALE BOAT RACES.

The New York. New Haven and Hart
ford railroad has arranged for a special
train TO leave Providence at $40 a. m.
on Thursday June 25th. for the accom-
modation Of those desirous OF attending
the Harvard Yale boat races at New
London, for which round trip tickets
limited In number. will be sold at $500
each. The special train will be due at
New London at 1910 a. m, and will leave
for the return twenty minutes after re-
turn OF the varsity observation train. or
in case the races are postponed TO an
other date twenty minutes after official
notice by the referee. Tickets for the OBJ
servation train TO be run by the N. Y,
n. H. and III. II. r. along the east bank
Of the Thames river may be obtained on
the special train and at New London
station, at 81. 90 each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22

third prize. bread plate, Mrs. F. C.
Hanson.
5O-yard dash--First prize one pair OF
slippers II. Forrest; second prize. one
pair of bicycle pants. J. Parker.
Fat mems race-First prize. gold Ar
canum charm. p Denerly: second prize.
gold bug pin. O. +. O'Rourke.
Sack raoe-First prize. box Of cigars.
w. n. willard: second prize. gold scarf
plate (GibsonD. w. n. Host.
Boys race for members sons. ID ana
under--First prize. Dandy sinner, Mitchell
DAVIS, Jr. second prize pocket search
light J r Falconer; third prize. gold
ring T. Coyle
Luggage raoe-First prize. silk UNI
brella, ID. Forrest; second prize. UNI
brella: J. Ingraham.
Walking match-First prize. chain and
charm. G. w. Young second prize. foun-
tain pen, T.. Cahill
Wheelbarrow raCe-First prize bicycle
lamp 5. y Conklin second prize, ham
A balloon asCention was held az 4
o clock. when two balloons went up cut
no one went up In them. as they were
of the "nrc" variety
As the last race YVES finished the heav-
ems let loose and rain fell n torrents
All adjourned 10 the dance ball. where n
handsome frosted cake. value $40. was
q waltz which was carried on by Miss
Kate Ashburn Pawtucket and Mr. " r.
Buckin. Providence.
The outing was one Of the most sue
cessful ones which the order has had. and
the committee Is deserving of great credit
for the admiral bic manner I'm which the
events were carried out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22
FIELD DAY
WAS A BIG
SUCCESS
Royal krcanun Celebrated Its
1wsnty-SIxth Anniversary Sat.
uTday at BOyden Heights.

The Royal Arcanum councils OF the
state and their friends and ladies united
Saturday In celebrating the 2eth anniver-
sary OF the order I'm "A grand field
day at Boyden Heights. An excel
lent program OF sports was arranged by
the committee, which consisted OF Will
liam Green, chairman; r. T Hunter. sec
retary; w. A. Luther, treasurer; j. II.
French. chairman for dinner; II. w. Fall
coner. chairman for games.
There were over 600 people present. who
heartily enjoyed the game between the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22
TOURIST RESORTS

In the west are most easily and comfort
ably reached via Nickel Plate Road.
neautiful trains. complete tourist car SER
vice Special low-rate tickets TO Denver.
sait Lake. FL Paso and other points in
oolorauo' Minnesota, Iowa, the Dakotas,
etc Inquire Of local agents or l.. p.
Burgess, ~ Z. F. A., 25s Washington
St, Boston, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22
liver and Kidneys

IL Is highly important that these organs
Iould properly perform their functions.
When they don't, what lameness OF the
lie and back. what yellowness OF the skin.
nat constipation, bad taste in the mouth,
* headache, pimples and blotches, and
ss OF courage, tell the story.
The great Alternative and tonic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22

Mrs Neustile--I paid 800 for a Paris
hat and that Pattern woman up tho
street managed 20 get one Just like a.
But I stopped her from wearing 81
Mrs. Neurich-fIow did YOU do it7
Mr.. Neustile-I gave the hat 10 the
nurse and told her 10 wear II every time
she took baby out.-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22
VACATION OPPORTUNITIES.

Low rates. comfortable train service.
You may now visit ALMOST any " the
beautiful western tourist resorts az great
~ reduced rates Via the Nickel Plate
Road. IL YOU are going west you cannot
AFFORD to overlook this route Inquire OF
local agents or l.. =. Burgess ~ H. =.
A.. 25S Washington ST. Boston Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22

ives these organs vigor and tone for the
|oper performance OF their functions, and
res AL their ordinary ailments. Take It.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22

What IL the d ference between hens
and poultry. pop?"
why. hens. my son. are things that
belong 10 our neighbors; poultry is some
thing a man owns himself.
Statesman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22

As permitted In previous seasons the
patrons Of the Empire Theatre will be
allowed 20 make suggestions regarding
plays desired. and so far a. possible these
suggestions Will be conn ed with. This
plan gave great satisfaction last year.
and the plays will be ali well mounted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22

Mr.. Lou Blanden.the popular young
leading man OF tho Robcr Stock com
pany, now playing az the Empire Thea
tre. will be seen 90 a great advantage
this week I'm "Du Barry" playing the
leading role of King Louis XIV
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22

The next attraction 10 be offertd az the
Empire Theatre by the Rober Stock com
pany. will be Uncle Toms Cabin" In
which Miss Rober will be seen as "Top-
sy"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-22

II Cures Gods. Coughs, Sore Throat. Croup. Inaa.
e1za. WhoOpug Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma
A certaln cu-c Tor Consumption Ia fret stages
lnd a sure relief in advanced stages. Zee at once
You will zee the excellent effect after taking the
hrst oose. sold by dealers everywhere. LArge
bottles % cents and 30 eentA
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-03
AN AMERICAN ANOMALY.

In It the irony OF fate that makes for
eigners call attention to the insecure
~ OF life Of aliens in the United States,
at time when we have barely recov-
cred from the shock caused by the yell
low report from Turkey that one OF
our consuls had been assassInated In
Beirut9 The subject Is brought up BY
the Italian Senator Pierantonl In the
Independent, and he charges that this
country has failed to adopt any meas
ure for the better protection OF foreign
subjects within ita borders. He al
ludes to The killing OF some Italians
few years ago In the South. which In
cIdent nearly caused a rupture between
italy and this country.
The trouble, as VIII be remembered,
was, and Is, that our government.
though competent to enter into agree
ment with foreign nations concerning
the rights OF their subjects here, and
Americans abroad, must disclaim Ju-
rIsdlction, when such agreements are
violated by citizens OF the respective
states. And yet the foreign govern
ments must not negotiate with the
state governments, but with the federal
government which is without jurls-
dlction. That this is a peculiar an
omaly, almost impossible for a foreign
err under central government, to UNI
derstand, Is clear. The remedy proposed
by President Harrison was that vlo-
lations OF treaty rights be made federal
offenses, That would seem a natural
way out OF q great difficulty.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-03
NESUNIUS ACTIVE.

The inhabitants In the vicinity Of
Vesuyius have been warned, by the
proper authorities. that severe erup-
ton OF the mountain may be expected
before long. Tho activity Of the vol
cWno Is described as unusual Masses
of burning material are flowing down
the sides of the mountain causing de-
donations as Of loud artillery while
the noise in the bowels Of the earth
indicates that violent outburst may
be anticipated.
And this reminds one again that
the entire earth seems to be In agita-
ton, Not only Vesuylus, but Strombo.
II and other safety-v0lvcs OF the earth
are trembling, indicating that the latent
forces In the interior Of the earth are
at work gain Fortunately ohserya-
lions are now so exact that great dis
asters, like that which destroyed Her.
culhneum and Pompell, are no longer
a necessary outcome OF volcanic out
bursts The loss OF life in Martinique
would not have occurred II was said.
had the warnings Of the scientists been
needed In time,
II Ia n time OF unusual disturbances
both in nature and among the ma
lions Of the earth. Astronomers should
he able to tell us whether these con-
ditlons are due to any peculiar dis
turbances In the sun, or neighboring
planets. But whether the causes can
be explained or not, the thoughtful win
observe the signs Of the times and en-
deavor 10 interpret them Alright.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-03
Pueblo chieftain.

Beyroot, the Syrian town that has
sprung into prominence through the re-
ported murder of the American vice.
consul there, has an interesting history
II 10 located on the east COAT of the
Mediterranean. 81 miles from Damas-
Gus OF which 1t was for many years
the seaport. The name is varlously
spelled Beyroot, Beirut, Beyrout, Bel
rout or Bairut.s Its history dates back
several hundred years before Christ,
and 1t has been twice bombarded by
foreign fleets In modern times, FIRST by
Russia in l772, and by the British In
1870 The population In very much
mixed, including. Druses. Maronites,
Greeks, Turks, Arabs and other races
or nationalities, and there are Ameri-
can, British and German missionaries,
considerable portion OF the people
are Christians, ana the town has been
az times haven of refuge for the
victims OF religious persecution IN in
terror districts,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-03

stand in any similarity as a separate
clergy with the Bishops or other
clerical dlgnitarles Of the scctarian de-
nominations, but earn their own living
and arc 'of the people"
We claim the right as American oiti-
zens 10 vote, hold office, support the
party or person that seems to us indi-
vldually most likely TO be Of general
benefit ana take part like other citi-
zens in public affairs. Our religious
views, and acts when within the law,
are entirely our own business, and we
expect to enjoy the free exercise
thereof" without interfering with other
peoples rights or infringement upon
our own. The very nature Of our re-
ligion and It's obligations requires good
citizenship and the discharge Of every
duty with honor and fidelity
Every man in the Church, suitably
qualified, is eligible to any office In the
gift OF the people or the appointment
OF duly constituted official authority,
And there IL no individual or any class
Of men on the face OF the earth who,
as a rule, will serve the public better
thar VIII real, true, live Mormon"
or Latter-day Saint But whether In
or out OF political Office he has the right
OF religious liberty, and may hold and
on proper occasion expound that which
he honestly believes or knows to be
true and for the benefit OF his fellows.
II "Mormons," lay or clerical, do
not like this. they can let II alone and
win do well to observe the Mormon"
creed. which is; Mind your own
business"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-03
AUSTRALIANS CAPITAL.

The commissioners appointed to Sc
lect capital for the Australian COM
monwealth, have chosen an obscure
village by the strange name OF Tumut
for that honor, 1t is said TO have been
at one time a gold-digging center, be-
fore the mining dr!fted further west
II has about 1900 inhabitants. II Is
about 900 miles distant from Sydney,
and Is described as follows:
1T Hes spread over hillside It's
long main street falling along the
slope from the bush covered hilltop to
the winding river below. The majority
or the houses are one storied weather.
board cottages, With narrow verandas
along their street frontage. The better
class buildings are Of brick OF the ordi-
nary bungalow type, with deep veran-
das on every side. Only IN the central
part OF the town do we find two.stor-
led houses. The banks, four In num-
beri the hotels, ten In all, and the
stores are the only buildings that soar
higher than the ordinary slngle-story
level"
The stranger naturally VIII ask what
induced the commissioners to pass by
Melbourne. Sydney, and other places
with claim to recognition. The place
selected il said to have an abundance
OF good water, and salubrious eli
mate, and these attractions may have
been considered. Tumut is to be con-
graduated on account Of the great
ness thrus, upon II, Australia Is a
rapidly growing country, and the little
city, which now Is without railroad and
other modern convcniences, will soon
grow to gigantic proportions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-03
New York American.

lt Is the worlds business TO see that
the Turk is compelled to keep order
In his domains; that he cease massacr-
Ing Christians and put an end to the
carnival Of slaughter rapine and
burning that has too long been a sean
DIAL to the earth; but 1t is the busl-
ness OF the United States 10 see that
the murder of her officer Is avenged,
and to compel the Ottoman govern
ment TO insure that no other American
private citizen or diplomatic repre-
sentatlye--shall come to harm in the
Sultan's domain.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-03

ships to Beirut Is likely TO have a bene-
flclal effect In improssing Turkey Win
the fact that In such matters this ma
ton will not brook delay or equlyoca-
ton. II Is not likely that tho sultan
viii make tho grievous mistake OF I'M.
aglning that the United States VIII
rest content with q mere display Oh
warshipD IN case he should fall 10 make
substantial amends.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-09-03
Milwaukee Wisconsin,

The ordering OF United states war;
ships to Beirut is no doubt undertaken
In full recognition OF the fact that II
they are handy they viii not be need
ed President Roosevelt's adminlstra-
tlon has had reason for arriving at the
conclusion that In dealing with the
Sublime Porte an energetic policy Is
requisite to produce results.