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The Daily Heroine.

F-om Harpers Bazaar
woman, known and loved in small
town, was during all her life tower OF
strength to her family and friends. She
cared for an invalid and at the end men
tally incapable mother; she took change OF
a sick brother; she was always ready 10
nurse, to help, to cheer her neighbors ana
intimates. She was unfailingly and simply
cheerful When all her work was done,
and the end of her own not very long lite
drew near 1t was found that for years sne
had been carrying the burden OF a slow, m
durable cancer, of which no one knew but
her physician and herself. Yet IL she had
been told she was a heroine, she would
have protested genuinely against any such
idea. Her humility was as heroic as the
rest of her qualities.
What Is a hero? has been answered. "A
soul which rises up to face life squarely-
to comfort it's grievous circumstance ana
conquer It," With all the improved condi-
lions that women have today, with any
conditions that the race can attain, there
must always be mutitudes of women COM
batting grievous circumstance. Women live,
so deeply in the lives of others, give them
selves so unselfishly by their very nature,
that fate necessarily demands from them
the heroic qualities-self-comman self
effacement, courage and sacrifice. The
daughter who renounces all personal ampi-
tions to minister to the helpless age or in
firmity of father or mother; the wife who
shields and strengthens an unworthy or
weak husband; the mother who sacrifices
herself absolutely to support and educate
her orphaned children-thc world is not
worthy of these, and yet we have them al
ways with us, witnesses of diviner life
than most of us know how to 1--we.
The hero protects, rescues, fights for ana
IL need be dies for Others. Tried by these
tests, how many daily heroines this crowd
cd commonplace life of ours holds. There
are plenty of spoiled girls. plenty of frivo-
lous matrons, plenty of empty, extrava-
CANT, useless lives among women today,
mores the pity. But-the heroines are
there--God bless them, If they weren't
the world would have gone TO pieces long
ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24
AFGHAN PRIESTS
IN ENGLAND

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LIVERPOOL. September 23.-There are
at present in Liverpool two Afghan mis-
sionaries and visionaries-Gholam Ala and
Daba Ibrahim-who hope to attain para
disc by converting England to the faith of
Islam.
With this object in view they tramped
from Vandahar to the coast and took ship
to England.
Their inability to speak a word of the
English language did not strike them as
likely to interfere with their mission, but
they find now that it would be advantage
Gus to learn the language, and they have
declared their intention of doing so. They
are willing to work in the docks for live
lihood while they are learning.
They say they have the assurance that ii
they even return home with their mission
unfulflled their journey will have won for
them a paradise of a certain kind. But this
is not enough for them. They wish to de-
serve admission to the quintessence of hea-
vens, and in spite of persuasion they re-
fuse to be sent back to Afghanistan. They
say that they viii at least try to accom-
plish their object and that they are con-
fident that they viii ultimately turn all
England to the faith of Islam.
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pacity and from whom He comes today to
descended amid thunder and lightning upon
the flaming and smoking top of Sinai, ana
speaks the only direct utterance of God TO
the people recorded in the Old Testament
In this scene Gods own voice is heard,
without messenger or interpreter, as He
gives to Israel the Ten Commandments.
Now. from the lesson before us 1 present
to you this truth: That when God is re-
yealing TO men His will and laying upon
them His claims to their obedience and
service, that He not only shows His ere
dentia!s but bases his claim upon what lie
has done for them. so that faith In God cam
not seem difficult thing to the intelligent
thinking man. i am the Lord thy God
which have brought thee out of the land Of
Egypt. out of the house of bondage Chris
tianity has nothing to hide. Her works
stand out inviting investigation and COM
parison. Her movements forward are move
rnents Godward and upward. When Israel
left Egypt they were only a race of half
civilized slaves, with but little ambition
unorganlzed and poor. God leads them out
not only from the toll and burdens of Egyp-
tan slavery to their promised land but to
independent national life and liberty, that
priceless boon so dear to the heart of every
patriot and lover Of his country. Follow
them in their journey and see them cross
ing without boat the Red sea. See them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24
LOCAL CHURCH NEWS

Rev, Richard R. Riedel pastor OF Mary
his summer vacation last Friday evening
He was accompanied by Mrs. Riedel. They
spent most of their time in Philadelphia
the former home of Mr.. Riedel, and also
visited Atlantic City, Allentown, Pa, and
number of other places.
large number Of the Young Peoples
Christian Endeavor Society and others had
prepared a surprise reception, and went to
their home Maryland avenue northeast
to welcome them home.
The program of services at st. Teresa's
Church. Washington and Fillmore streets.
Anacostla, following the schedule adopted
during the summer months, will be in effect
tomorrow. This schedule WILL In the main,
be heretofore. There will be the celebra-
ton of low masses each Sunday morning at
$50 and 0 o'clock. the latter being service.
intended expressly for the children of the
parish, while at 1890 o'clock high mass, or
the parochial mass. will be sung A change
has been made in the hour of the Sunday
vesper service, which will take place at
7:30 o'clock hereafter instead of at Z
o'clock. There will be resumption of the
Sunday school of the church today after
the summer recess.
The program of music at st. Marys
solemn mass in C, Silas: offertory. Ave
Verum,' Klein: at pm, Psalms and
Magnificat. Mercedante; "Salve Regina, -
Dana tsoprano solo); 20, Salutaris.' Bailey
(alto solo); "Tantum Ergo Riga. There
will be a full chorus, with solo quartet:
Soprano, Mrs. Helen d. De Yo; alto, Miss
O'Hare; tenor, Mr.. AL Fenneil; bass. Mr..
Frank Rebstock; organist, Mr.. Erich Rath.
After being closed for six weeks, the au-
ditorium of the Wilson Memorial Church
was opened to the public at the services
last Sunday. The entire edifice has been
completely repaired and renovated. The
main auditorium presents beautiful APP
pearance, the walls having been frescoed
and redecorated. The sides are of an olive
hue; the ceiling is an ivory shade and to
the rear of the chancel the design Is a triple
arch.
The seating arrangement has been
changed somewhat by alterations adjacent
to the pulpit platform. The primary build
ing has been redeeorated and carpeted and
the exterior painted.
The services throughout the day were of
O special character. The combined choirs
of the church and Epworth League fur
nished elaborate music, under the direction
of George Fordham. precentor. Rev. James
Ingram of Baltimore preached at the IL
o'clock service, his text being: Il am not
ashamed of the Gospel of Christ AT 3
o'clock a platform service was held at
which the Rev. Drs. Maydwell Mclaughlin
and Ingram and Mr.. NJ. +. Shelton made
addresses. The latter recited an original
poem, written for the occasion. At the
evening service Rev. Frank G. Porter Of
Baltimore preached and Mrs. Clifton AM
drews sang solo entitled Open the Gates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24
THE NECESSITY OF
WORKING ON SUNDAY

There are few questions more delicate
ana perplexing In this age of complex civiii-
zatiou and manifold relations with and
duties toward our neighbors than the old
and ever new problem of Sabbath observ-
ancc." says the Sunday School Times. III
is a living question with US all, but pccu-
larry so with those whose means of livcli-
hood Is directly involved. Ike the writer of
the following letter from Vermont:
IL am in the customs service of the
United States as inspector. The reguIa-
tons OF the department ut Washington re-
gard Sunday as day of rest At the same
time. the running of trains is such cross
the border as 10 require Sunday work two
thirds of the time. There are three inspec-
tors who rotate so that the whole twenty
four hours are covered seven days in the
week What should be the duty of con-
scient!ous Christian man, who finds that
the government service cOmpels him to
work a part of each two Sundays out of
three? Should he resign, or should he seek
TO secure a ruling from the department IN
Washington which should secure to inspec-
tors everywhere the immunity from Sunday
labor which Is enjoyed by the clerks in
Washington and the higher officials of the
service elsewhere? Observation shows that
a very large proportion Of the Sunday
work IS for the accommodation of the rail-
roads. and not from real necessity. OBJ
Niously. with railroad competition sharp.
q local ruling affecting the ease would re-
suit in diverting traffic TO other lines.
Should not department order prohibit
Sunday labor at all ports OF the United
States?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24

Nowhere in the Scriptures do we find any
attempt TO prove the existence of a God.
Assuming without argument that God Is,
and that He is the author and creator of
all things. they confine their mission to
proving that He is interested In His works,
and by sign and word not only reveals
himself to men, but makes known to them
His will and purpose. To the first pair In
Eden He comes. Walking and talking with
them In the cool of the day. To Abraham
under the shadow OF the oak tree at Mamre
He appears as man. To Moses on Horeb
as the burning bush. To Israel in the will
derness as cloud by day and pillar of fire
by night. To Joshua the warrior as cap
tain of the Lords hosts, when the fullness
of the times We're come. as Jesus Christ,
the revelation of the Father, and after His
death and resurrection, the day of Pen
tecost. as the Holy Ghost, which filled the
hearts of the disciples. and in which ca
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24
Why Some Men Are superstitious.

There are men who have congenial ten
dency 20 distrust fate. With the better
half of their minds they may be optimfsts,
but there is corner which Is never free
from the pain of fear, the fear of sort
of transcendentaI spite. Plutareh said OF
the superstitious that they believed in the
gods, and believed them to be unfriendly-
Some survival of this pagan notion remains
to this day, even among those whose rea-
sonable conviction and reverent faith
alike lead them to totally opposite concur
sions. They do not believe they viii have
more misfortuncs il they take a house
one numbered 81 but they avoid the for
mer in order to quiet their own painful
imasinations.
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back he stays at the hut of the second wife
shut e-Door-T ight'-who starveS and
illtreats him, so it is very thin and woe
begone moon that finally returns to start
his travels afresh
Silver rings are worn by laborers in GER
tain European countries. the owners being
firmly convinced that such a ring Is sure
protection against fits. This idea has prob
ably arisen from the fact that mercury
commonly called quicksilver, was formerly
used as a remedy for epilepsy, and by an
erroneous process of reasoning silver has
been credited with similar virtues.
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pecially during the seven years between
49, and 1929, when the house was gener-
AM AM crowded This was due to the popu-
larity of Mr.. Thomas WithereI, most elo-
quent speaker and energetic worker, who
was then minister during that time But
after his removal TO York. Pa. interest In
the meetings commenced to decline until
only members attended.
The property was then under the care of
a board of directors headed by Daniel
* rtz, who received it from William Nor
gan. Later the property was transferred to
George Shoemaker, who, in 1850, trans
ferred 1t to Henry Janney. Recently the
property came under the care Of Bernard
Jabney, Thomas Sidwell and others, the
present board of trustees.
On the membership roll of the Washing
ton meeting will be found the names of
Jonathan Shoemaker. William Morgan. DR..
John Little, Arnold Boone Jonathan Seaver
DR.. j. Riley, William Tyson, George Shoe
maker, Levi Davis, DR.. Samuel E. Tyson,
Henry Janney and Edward Shoemaker, the
last Of whom is still living and resides in
Georgetown
In 1907. Jonathan Shoemaker, then a
prominent member of the society, donated
"a plot of ground, situated in the rear of
AM Rock Creek. which was used for burial
purposes In this little graveyard are in
tered members Of the Seaver, Shoemaker,
scfofield. Mcpherson and Janney families.
and. although 1t has not been used as a
burying place since the war, 1t has been
cared for and kept in good order.
In accordance with the precept, Freely
We have received. freely give the Friends
have no paid ministry, but each meeting
has several ministers who feel that they
have been d.vinely called to preach The
time and occasion for them to preach is
lief: to their own decision, and 1t frequently
hsrpens that meetings are held in abso-
lutte silence In this connection an article
that appeared in the Nationa, Intelligencer
hall century ago is extremely interesting
Mr.. Lorenzo d. Johnson was then what
might be termed the Church reDorter'' for
the Intelligencer, and each week he pre-
pared brief outlines of sermons. which were
printed under the head of Sabbath Re
view" In this review there appeared the
following:
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Slave Of Custom.
ew York Herald paris,

From the New York Herald Paris
On one day in the year the free and inde-
pendent French citizen is a slave. the slave
of custom. 1t is the day the shooting sea-
son opens. He may not care for sport: no
matter. he must sally forth or lose caste
irretrievably.
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Sunday labor is necessary Christ
showed that. and every one believes that
The minister does his hardest work on Sun
day. and is paid for IL. as he should be-
The physician holds himself in readiness TO
save or protect life on Sunday and he
would be condemned by God and man IL
lie did not. Such instances are beyond dis
cussion and reveal but one answer 10 the
general question of Sunday work. Ii
is when We change the problem 10 the ques-
ton what Sunday labor is necessary that
the difficulties multiply. II the Sunday
telegram and train can save life or bring
comfort TO dying soul. are they right, and
is it right that men should have them In
readiness for such need; or should every
wheel and every telegraph Instrument in
the world be stiIi and beyond summoning
into action on the Sabbath day? IL the tele-
phone can rendsY- similar service. and carry
sermons 10 hospitals and sick beds ON the
Sabbath day AZ 1t does, and as it promises
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24
The Way to Success.

From the Saturday Evening Post
Success In industrial business nowadays Is
as simple as fairy tale. The young man
must find out how to kill the dragon--the
dragon being competition.
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FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE
WAS ERECTED IN 1903
Quaint Form of Worship of the Silent Sect.
FRIENDS

The recent demolition of the Friends
Meeting House at the corner Of list and Z
streets northeast, to make way for the Sen
ate office building, leaves but one house
OF worship of this denomination in the city,
the Friends Meeting House on l street be-
tween 18th and 10th streets northwest, for
while the society that met in the house at
LIST and G streets has not disbanded, it has
not yet built another meeting house. The i
street meeting house was much the older
OF the two, and today it ranks among the
Oldest church buildings in Washington. 1t
erected in 1903, but entirely rebuilt
il 1880.
The Friends came to Washington with
the capital When in 1900, the seat of gov
errnent was moved from Philadelphia to
Washington number of Friends came to
this city and established homes. Two years
later, in 1902, the first committee In charge
o. these Friends was appointed. This COM
mittee was appointed by the Laurel Mary
land Indian Spring Monthly Meeting, and
in a little less than a year it reported in
favor of establishing a meeting in Washing
ton. Accordingly. in 1903. the Washington
meeting was organized.
The organization created considerable in
terest. which continued to grow until it
was found necessary to establish mid
week meeting. This was done in 1906, UNI
d II the direction of the Baltimore Yearly
Meeting. The next year a preparative
meeting was commenced and it was then
that the decision was reached to purchase
ground on which to build meeting house.
The selection of a site quite difficult
problem at that time, principally because
the trend OF real estate progress could not
BE- judged with any degree of accuracy,
and there was always the possibility that
the city might move away from the site
selected. With considerable foresight. how
ever, the trustees, then headed by William
Morgan, selected the site on I street.
X *
In 1917 the preparative meeting was unit
ed with the Alexandria Monthly Meeting.
This was done at the request of the Wash
irgton meeting, which was made two years
previous, but upon which they We're, for a
long time, unable to secure favorable ac-
ton The active members at this time
numbered about forty-thrce, but the meet
iEgS were largely attended by others, es-
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disaster. But every peril is from another
point of view an opportunity and perilous
as Is the decade from thirty to forty, 1t is
lege. THE PARSoN
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of the Temple" Mr.. James W. CLAYTON
and Mrs. Andrews sang duet. The spe-
cal offerings during the day amounted to
81 400.
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Gle Benefits Of Christianity

French E
neh Of Egyp.o o houeo
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wandering prayer of half an hours length
for no audible prayer was offered; no pass
ing by the plain teachings OF Christ on re-
pentance for sin and faith in his mission,
nor a metaphysical argument about the
pre-Adamic state, or the Interchangeable pre-
destinations of God; no overlooking the
manifestations of Gods love to man, and
the reasons why we should love God, in an
attempt to reveal the mysterious workings
of Gods moral government, and at what
point the DEGREES of God and man free
agency to be conjoined to secure sal
walton; no mystifying and placing beyond
the reach of a mind in love with virtue and
true holiness, the examples and soul-ele-
waiting influence of Christs character, in an
theological theories which were never
placed within human comprehension-ail
for the plain reason that there was not an
audible word spoken through the time OF
worship. Having, therefore, no external
aids to our devotions, no outward excite
ment of any kind, we were thrown back
upon our individuality and made to depend
on our own resources for instruction. To save
the morning hour from a vacuum, then. We
commenced discoursing mentally on a sub
ject suggested by the circumstances In
which we were placed, from the most SOL
emn text, to US as individuals, to be found
within the lids of the Bible. so, then,
every one of us shall give an account of
himself to God (Rom. xiv12) -
Favored with no testimony, our silent
communing with ourselves was not lengthy,
and we had half an hour at least TO spend
in the next nearest church.
Ministers are chosen by the elders from
among the speakers, and as any one is
allowed to speak in meeting--any one can
be chosen, provided his or her addresses
have been acceptable.
The Washington meeting conducted sew
eral free kindergartens in the city for a
number of years. until the board of educa-
ton established public kindergartens about
FIVE years ago. The Friends Select School.
which adjons the meeting house on the
east, is known throughout the United
States and has just entered on its twenty
third year. The school now occupies three
buildings, one of them quite new, which
were designed and fully equipped for school
purposes
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increa singly to do, spreading the Gospel to
thousands where now it reaches hundreds
should this be rendered impossible because
II requires the Sunday labor of telephone
operators, and because also the telephone
like the telegraph and the train, are need
lessly used on Sunday thousand times for
every time when their use as described
would seem to be blessed?
''Thcse Illustrations are cited not in
order to defend Sunday labor, but to sug
gest that such questions cannot be sum
marily brushed aside or disposed of as hay-
ing only one aspect. The situation as to
customs inspection, which the Vermont
writer must consider, evidently involves
some such considerations as enter into the
cases suggested above. IT, after study of
all the facts that enter into the complex
problem vi here he is, this inspector believes
thai Gods Sabbath law is broken by the
continuance of any Sunday travel or the
possibility of travel. with the resulting
necessity of customs inspection between
Canada and the United States then his
duty Is clear: he cannot remain LOYALTY in
Gods service while continuing such Sunday
work. Again. apart from the general dues
ton OF such Sunday work, ii would seem
that unless he knows very unmista k ably
that God has called him into this work as
the one and only life work in which God
would have him engaged, il is wrong for
him 10 continue there"
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Sabbath morning we attended public
worship in the Friends Meeting House,
where we heard no Earring discord in the
music, for there was none; no pointless,