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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24
Slangy EVanqelistS.
The Necessities Which They Attempt
to Meet and the Way They Do 1t.

Somebody sarcastically said the
other day, in comment on a certain
Western evangelist. that the connec-
tion between slang and the soul SEEM
ed hardly close enough to warrant
the use of the language in which his
appeals were couched. nor did it seem
necessary for him 20 deny the truths
of science. He was probably follow
ing in the footsteps of the late Mr..
Moody, who was fond of asserting
the superiority of the old-fashioned
kind of religion. rs if there were
fashions in vital religious faith.
There is a modicum of sense, how
ever. in the evangelist's methods, and
it is wise TO recognize this. Some of
his congregations are doubtless made
up of old-fashioned people and their
half-educated sons and daughters, and
the jump from Jonathan Edwards TO
the theory Of evolution is one which
is difficult to make in one generation.
The effect of education on a good
many young people, especially on
those of foreign peasant parentage,
who find themselves obliged to re-
jet many of the prejudices of their
parents, is to lead the young people
to regard their parents with a sort of
contempt. impatient or good-natured
as the case may be. and to reject all
that is good in the old-time ideas
self-eontrol, respect for law, unset
fishness, industry. loyaIty-in favor
of modern "smartness" and the con-
seriousness of being 'up-to-date." The
Evangelist, therefore, talks down to
his audience as best he may, making
his appeals in up-to-date slang which
will catch the ear of the young folk,
while asserting his respect for old
fashioned ideas, to secure the respect
of the old folk. T. seems like pretty
cheap commercial business, however,
and perhaps one of these days we
shall have men who will preach TO
the people in the simple language of
the Gospels, understanding and help
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24

The contract by which the owner
ship OF the Panama Canal passes to
the United States has been signed.
sealed, and delivered, and a vote of
the Panama Canal Company's share
holders has ratified the sale. The
title to the canal route is now vest
ed in the Government of the United
States, the Secretary of the Treasury
stands ready to hand over to the rep
resentatives of the old company the
stipulated price-S40,O OO, OOO-as soon
as the person or persons authorized
ia receive the money are appointed.
and will make a further payment of
S1O,OO0,000 TO the new republic of
Panama, the instant its representa-
tive here. Senior Arosemena, receives
the permission of his government to
accept the money. Thus the first
step toward building Of the canal
under American auspices has success
fully been taken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24

A real live Prince "in our midst!"
We trust we shall not die OF indi-
gestion,. especially since we are SOL
EMMY assured that this is ''the first
time in the history of China that a
member of the reigning family has
come from behind the forbidden gates
and the great wall of prejudice to
participate with other nations in an
instructive demonstration of the
worlds progress, as typified at the
St. Louis Exposition" Prince Pu
Iun Tsee is to do the town under the
guidance of Colonel Symons, the ac-
complished master Of ceremonies at
the White House. What the colonel
can't show His Imperial Highness is
not worth seeing, no doubt. Still.
we should wish that he might take
the distinguished visitor to see one
of our civic dignitaries sitting on
the lid of a moral cesspooI, crying:
This is the best governed city in
the world" That would be a picture
worth taking back to China.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24
THE RATIFIED RHYMEsrER.

In the spring a young mans fancy
Lightly turns to-two aheadl
In the spring-say, who's a-pitching?
Lightly turns to-got him dead.
In the spring-another baggerl
In the spring-they've knocked him out
In the spring the young mans fancy
Oh, just hear the bleachers shout!
In the spring-he must have got it.
Croesus. what an awful roar.
In the spring the young rlan's-wow,
WOW,
Mother hit. It's five 10 four.
IN the sprinS-the-crowds a-howling
Lightly turn to-that's a shamei
In the spr!ng-oh. Jam his fancy,
! must 90 and watch the game!
New York Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24
The Maynard Mississippi.
Another Short Cut Found by the Fathe-
of Waters on His Way to the Gulf.


The Mississippi River is twenty
miles shorter than it was a few days
ago. The reason is that the river
has cut through a neck of land in
stead of going around a peninsula,
and plantations on the former bank
will presently be left high and dry,
while houses will be built on the new
bank as soon as the people of the
neighborhood have had time 10 ad-
just themselves to the situation.
Not the least of the many wonders
of the New World, when one comes
to consider it. is the gigantic river
which is ever changing its course,
engulfng this bit of land, leaving
that on one side, making and demol-
ishing plantations apparently at the
whimsical will of some river god. II
is an inconvenient wonder for the
people who live on the banks, how
ever, and makes property somewhat
unstable, since at short notice
thriving town may be shifted into
the backwo0ds.
Here is a chance for some of these
prophets who are always telling US
that they can tell what is going to
happen hundred years hence. Let
them make up a surveying and real
estate party and buy up lots along
the future course of the Mississippi.
Then they could sit down and wait
until the river Strengthened out, and
with every removal of a kink their
fortunes would increase.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24

The owner of the mine at Garrett,
Pa, recently menaced by strikers,
has mounted a searchlight and gat-
ling gun on his property, armed his
remaining employees, and given notice
that people who NEEDLE with any
thing that does not belong to them
must look out for themselves. All
right-minded folk will approve his
action. Whatever may be the right
and wrong of this particular case.
the cause of the strikers Will not be
furthered by interference with prop
erty rights.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24
MISS ROOSEVELT SUFFERS
WITH GERMAN MEASLES

Miss Roosevelt is suffering from
slight attack of German measles.
As she is isolated from the rest of the
household. her physician does not think
it is necessary for Mrs. Roosevelt 10 re-
call her invitations for Monday after
noon, though many who are invited may
feel it wiser to forego the pleasure of
being present
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24
Committed to Sherman. -

AprSoos Of the retirement Of Senator
Stewart of Nevada at the close OF his
present term in March, 1905. the story
tellers at the Capitol say this is the
best anecdote about him:
Years ago a colleague. exasperated BIZ
some action of the late Senator Plumb
OF Kansas. came to Stewart and said:
Don't you think Plumb Is the mean
est. most contemplate, most ornery.
most useless and altogether cussedess
mai. In the Senator"
No, sir" Numbered Stewart II 10
rot I am committed to John Sherman
on all those propositions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24

An automobile crashed into a street
car the other day in New York, with
disastrous results, but it was claimed
that the street car should have con-
coded the right of way. Of course,
IL could not have been expected that
both vehicles would stop until it was
safe for one or the other to proceed;
that would have been losing time.
Hereafter the street car motorman
will know better than to dispute the
question.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24
THE
PERSONAL
SIDE
Plethora of Pity.

Secretary Taft is strongly OF opinion
that there is too much sentimental pity
in the world. He holds that even the
poorest and most wretched persons are
happier than most others suppose.
In illustration of this idea Mr.. Taft
tells of two sailors who were at work in
the rigging one winter night. their cloth
ing almost frozen to their bodies
III tell you wot Bill" said one of
them Just think O. the poor devils
ashore caught at a picnic in weather
like this
You bet. Tom" said the other.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24
Adrch Napcfae.

When the Senate was considering the
canal zone bill Senator Aldrich men
toned incidentally that the Secretary
of the Treasury favored a certain sec
ton, but that the Finance Committee did
not agree with him.
Mr.. Morgan sarcastically expressed
delight with the exhibition of holiness
made by the Rhode Island Senator This
venture upon course not Endorsed by
an executive department was hailed ms
hopeful sign that the Senate might
return to the virility manifested in the
early days ct the body. Mr. Aldrich was
not ready with a reply to this shot and
1t was allowed to pass.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24

The signing by the President yes
terday of the army appropriation bill
marks the end of the adjutant gener-
ais department. or, more correctly
speaking, its absorption by the rec
ord and pension Office, under the new
title Of the military secretary's de-
partment Brigadier General Aims
worth becomes chief of the new bu-
reau with the rank of a major gen.
erai- In his case the title of mill
tary secretary is a manifest absurd
ity, since there is nothing of the
military man about him. He is pure
ly and simply a surgeon. What his
record as a surgeon may have been
we do not know. We do recollect.
however, what a record he made as
an architect. In that capacity he be-
came responsible for a number of
lives lost in the Ford's Theater col
lapse Briefly, the new military sec
retary's record might be described in
the following manner: Soldier. 0;
Surgeon, ?; Architect, l dozen or
more OF human lives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24

seven days q week, except that they
are allowed &c abstain from work for
two days In each month.
The women receive pay at tho rate OF
lz1z cents q day. of which 10 cents Is
retained for food, so that. their net week
ly earnings amount to Is cents.
In the Silk Factories.
In some of the silk factories. as there
is no legal limit to time. persons of both
sexes and ages work seventeen hours
a day.
1t is consequently not surprising that
pauperism is becoming in Japan a mat
ter urgently demanding attention. There
Is, indeed. under consideration by the
houses OF parliament species of fac
terry bill. but it appears 10 have little
chance OF passing except In such a form
as TO render il practically ineffective.
AS yet Japan has but very imperfect
Imitation of a complicated system by
means of which relief IS afforded 10 the
needs of the INDECENT in this country.
An ordinance OF 1872 charges the state
with an allowance for foundlings under
thirteen years Of age. while another of
1913 imposes upon the separate depart
ments the obligation of succoring urgent
or deserving cases OF poverty. The al
lowances made are OF rice or its equiva-
lent in money.
care Tor Contagious Diseases
A further ordinance by the minister Of
the interior. in 1883. makes provision
for the care of those suffering from con-
tagious diseases. In addition to these
resources there are I05 departmental
hospitals and three supported by the
state. Fortunately. these measures are
supplemented by private charity, which
has erected 371 hospitals and founded
benevolent societies OF which the most
noteworthy Is that of Akita known as
kan-on-ko, which. since its establish
ment by the prince OF Akita IN 1885,
In 1889. after being for some time
under government control, this society
obtained charter which placed ii on
a more satisfactory. oasis. II is now
ano administrators who arrange for the
supply OF food. clothing and fuel 10 de-
serving cases in the town Of Akita.
while help in the shape of information.
tools or small sums OF money, is also
given TO those who are in search OF
work
While there is thus certain amount
of similarity between the japanese and
the European methods of dealing with
the problems raised by modern condi-
tons Of life. IL Is not likely that Japan
VIII follow very closely in the footsteps
of the West.
part OF Europe Christianity has guided
more or less directly the conduct Of po-
itical and social affairs, buI Christian
Ideals seem to be wholly foreign to
japanese modes Of thought, and Japan
may therefore be confidently expected
TO deal with her economic difficulties in
her own way. with results which can
hardly fan to be Of the greatest interest
TO sociologists elsewhere.-Prof Dunno
lard, Pm: D.. Of the University OF Tokyo,
In Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24
AT-CHEEFOOl

A Russ met Jap at Cheefoo.
SAID the Jap to the Russ: WHO are
you?'
"CzrxplivnatsmZ, said the Russ,
Now pronounce il, you cuss.
And the Jap said: Czr-oooeoo-a- choo,''
Chicago Record Herald
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24

japanese architecture Is said to have
been formed by earthquakes and IT
looks as If that natural phenomenon
had given the rulers some points in
strategy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24

Scientists now tell US that man was
evolved from a reptile with an I'M
pronOunceable name. Some men act like
unspeakable reptiles now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24

The MOrmons are said TO go through
the marriage ceremony with dead wo-
men now and then, which would seem
to be taking an unfair advantage of
people who cannot help themselves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24

Twenty-one men are said to have been
killed by the premature explosion of a
Russian mine. Russia may thank her
lucky stars she has no more modern
inventions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24

Somebody related TO the Beecher fam
lily asserts that If Henry Ward Beecher
were alive he would be a Christian
Scientist, which is a base and mean at
tack on a dead man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24

IL Skrydloff waits long enough the
japanese may relieve him Of the neces-
sity OF going 10 Port Arthur at all.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24
Sweatshops Many.

Women and children are extensively
employed. sweating" with its elements
OF small pay. long hours. and IN
hygienic surroundings is rife. and the
depth Of poverty to which some Of the
Inhabitants of the large towns are sunk
Is appalling At Osaka, the "Manches-
ter Of Japan" of the 5s.Oe0 workers.
1900 are children under fourteen years
of age. Certain industries, for exampIs.
the making of matches and mats, en-
plOy almost entirely children OF seven
OF eight years, who work twelve houI
day. In the silk and cotton manu-
features women from the country dis
tTicts, enticed into the town by mis-
leading representations. are engaged
Ur Ger agreements to work twelve 10
fourteen hours by day or night. since
the cotton mills run continuously for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-24
now JAPAN IS SOLVING
THE SOCIAL PROBLEM

Within the past forty years. roughly
speaking, Japan has changed from a
medieval and feudal country to one i'm
oued with all the advances Of modern
western civilization, point which has
been pressed home to European coun-
tries with great force since the out
break of the war with Russia.
But modern civilization, as we know
from bitter experience. may bring curses
as well as blessings in its train, and
we are led to wonder whether the route
OF Japan's triumphant progress has not
been strewn with some Of that human
wreekage which in Europe has ever
marked the path of empire.
Since 1868, when the present Emperor
was crowned. the whole manner Of life
OF large proportion of the people has
changed.
Increase of Luxury.
Luxury has enormously Increased
among the upper or middle classes. and.
as consequence, there has ensued an
inequality which daily becomes greater.
and a separation always growing more
profound between the different elements
of society.
Under the hard effects of these
changes the good nature of the people
has disappeared and their classical cour-
tesy and gentle manners hive given
place TO the Western ways. for in Japan
as elsewhere the struggle for existence
develops egotism and cruelty.
Japan, therefore, is now faced with
a social problem the aspect of which
is. alas. only too familiar to us. The
old relation of master and servant Inv
Ing under the same roof and working
according TO their respective
CAPACITIES in the production OF those
ll'aint works of art which we have
'Gme 10 regard as so chara cteristic have
aSsed away and the fiotation OF COM
panies has given rise TO the building
Of immense manufactures where thou
sands of workpeople are congregated
lnoer the direction of salaried officers
whose interests are those of the share
olders.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-10
TALK OF THE TOWN.
Local Happenings Teraely Told For Rusy
Readers

Readers.
Sale Of Waldorf waists at Abbotts.
Lamson & Hubbard straw hats at Nc.
Whorter's.
Get cabbage and cauliaower plants at
hmslle's, on Pearl street
saturday candy for zee per box At the
Red Cross Pharmacy.
Old gold and silver wanted al re6ners'
prices ~ exchange for goods at F, E. Burris
DO you want Parasol9 Go to Perry's
on Saturday and buy one at your own
price
!. A. Averill Is loading ear Of pota-
toes at the G. " station. Price paid s.
cents bushe-for few days only.
The price Of paper and Of border are the
same at =. WI Hooker @ Co.'S. This
makes great saving when buying wall
paper.
II a portable refrigerator worth S175
sells for $3.50. what will a Fisher piano
worth $3.50 sell for9 The answer will be
found at the City Auction Room, Pearl
street after p NJ Saturday,
Mr.. b. You are IS. SCI. AZ win buy
you abond for $1,000. In other words, you
save 500 each year Outing 20 years for
S97 Az, You then have the choice Of
$2, 900 IN cash Or 81 OPS Id cash and paid
up life policy for $4,000. all guaranteed
exclusive of profits. 1000 absolutely
assured you at death and after 20 years
on guaranteed net payment OF 5000 40 .
Mr.. k don't quite see how I'm to
get $4,000, certain, for Sa2040." Ballard
u Co. Reliable insurance
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-10
WEBsTERYILLE.

Robert Mitchell was in Barre yesterday
+. A. Gould was IN town Wednesday
Dance ID Crowley's building saturday
evening
John 0sburn Of East Barre was in town
this morning.
MT. Snow, representing Montpelier
Wholesale Grocery CO., was in town Wed
nesday calling on the local trade.
Phil Bouisineau has left the employ Of the
Eclipse Granite company and has accept
ed position with The Pruueau Granite
company as bookkeepeT.
Johnnie Fraser met with a very painful
accident Thursday morning when looking
out OF window at his home. The win
dow came down Suddenly cutting OH the
end OF his fore finger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-10

UNION CLOTHING co
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-10
EAST BARRE.

There will be an Odd Fellows memorial
service at Odd Fellows hall Sunday after.
noon at 2 30, TO which Odd Fellows and
the public in general are invited. The
Rev. Brian g Roberts Of Barre win Be
the speaker.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-10

Keep away from Montreal, Canada. un-
I'll the trouble there is settled 0pposl-
tIonists In Montreal will be considered op-
positionists IN Barre. Alex Robertson,
Secy Barre Branch, e. 9 n. U
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-10

The Glenugie club win hold their annu-
al picnic at Caledonia park on Saturday,
June p. A special train on the H. & W
Z. X viii convey the party to and from
the grounds This train viii leave at so
p. m, and return at p. M. stopping only
at North Barre en- route
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-10
WEBSTERYILLE

The ladies Of Websterville are Invited
to examine the millinery shown az Gran
iteville Monday and Tuesday, June 18th
and l4ih, by Mrs. B. L. Batehelder
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-10
THE BARRE DAILY TIMES
BARRE. W. 5uNn d. loOa
weather predictions.

Boston, june 10. = Fair To-.
night and Saturday, warmer III
western portion Saturday light To-
fresh easteriy winds
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-06-10
NoLIes % oIansmen.

DR. w, D. Reid has resumed his duties
as Clan physician. Jas. Mulch, Sec
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-07-28
NEW TRAIN SERVICE.

NEW TRAIN SERVICE.
The Frisco ia now operating
through passenger train between
Hope, Ark, and Sherman, Tex.
as. via Ashdown, Hugo, Durant,
Mead junction and Denison.
The west dound leaves Hope
at :05 a. m, Ashdown al 9:29
a. m., arrives at lingo, l:05 p.
M, connecting with limited
train which reaches St. Louis at
1920 and Kansas City at 7:1O
next morning, it also connects at
this point with train for Paris,
Texas, The new train then leaves
Hugo at 3:35 p. m. after arrival
of the fast train from st. Louis,
reaches .vDurant at $3.50 p. m.
Denison at 700 p. m. and Sher.
man at 1920 p. m.
The east bound train leaves
Sherman at 9:2O a. m Denis0n
at 9:4O a. m Durant 1852 a. M,
arrives at Hugo 100 p. m, con.
Meeting with limited train for st.
Louis and Kansas City and with
train for Paris, Texas, leaves HUI
go at $3.50 p. m, after arrival OF
fla t train from st. Louis, arrives
Ashdown 1901 p, m, Hope at 81.
20 p. m. BY this service passen-
gers living adjacent to the line OF
the Frisco are saved many hours
time in travelling to points in all
directionsr Full particulars as to
rates, etc., cheerfully furnished
6y the nearest Frisco agent.
J.. w. PRICE, Div. Pass. Ag't'
Joplin, Mo.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-07-28

posed by set of intelligent liars
Or ignorant fools.
"Lay on McDuff and damned
be he who first cries, Hold,
enough.