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The Jewish outlook., 1906-12-28

step further and insist upon it, that the
Jews, as taxpayers, contributing their
quota to the support Of the public
school system, have the right to demand
that if the practice of celebrating Christ
mas is to be tolerated, that they be per-
mitted to institute Chanuka celebrations
in those schools where Jewish children
are the overwhelming majority.
The whole question, it seems to us, is
one dealing with the freedom Of con-
science, guaranteed by the constitution
of the United States 1t is undoubtedly
a direct and deliberate interference with
the freedom Of conscience to require, or
even to suggest to Jewish children that
they participate in the celebration OF
events which have no place in the Jewish
calendar, and which are distinctly anti
Jewish That Christmas is such an
event needs no proof.
It is a shocking state of affairs when
Jewish children attending the public
schools are required to join in the sing
ing Of Christmas hymns, such as the
Legend Of the Cross BILL one Of the
hymns cited at the hearing; when they
are asked to write essays on The
Resurrection of Christ" and the like.
That the children have the right to re-
frain from the song, or to refuse to
write essays on such subjects is not suf-
ficient; they should not be subjected to
the necessity of silence while their
Christian classmates are singing; nor
to the necessity Of obeying the orders Of
their teachers.
Nothing of secular character has any
place in the public schools, and the ex-
cuse that these Christmas celebrations
are not part Of the system, but have
their origin and inspiration in the minds
of the teachers and principals, is an ex-
cuse which taxpayers must regard as no
excuse at ALL The board of education
is in absolute control of every branch
of the system of public education, and
teachers, principals and superintendents
are all employees Of the board, bound by
reason Of their employment to take the
orders and obey the instructions and
prohibitions of the board. The board,
again, is the agent Of the taxpayers who
support the public schools, and is also
a body subject to the laws Of the state.
A considerable portion of the taxpayers
Of the state desire that secular instruc-
ton and celebration shall not take place
in the public schools, and the laws Of
the state of New York prohibit such in
struction The board Of education is
bound to issue an order enjoining its
VII Cf1
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Art Picture Free With Elk Grove
Butter coupons, not cartons. go La. ave-
Advertisement.
Veterans to Attend Reception.

At the last meeting of the Henry w.
Lawton Camp, United Spanish War Vete-
rams, in Grand Army Hall, the invitation
extended by the Lineal Society OF the Span
ish War to attend its New Year reception
at 1884 Corcoran street northwest was ac-
cepted with thanks. The reception will be
in progress, it was announced, from l to
O'Clock next Tuesday afternoon.
The proposed restoration of the army can
teen was unanimously Endorsed, and the
camp pledged itself to support the move
ment for the procuring of funds for the
erection of a suitable monument at Airing
ton commemorative of the heroism of the
Rough Riders who lost their lives in the
Cuban campaign.
A vote of thanks was extended to Col
E. ]. Dimmick, the retiring camp COM
mander, and an interesting letter was read
from Col. Edwin s. Bean. department COM
mander Of California, who visited Wash
ington at the time of the recent national
encampment of the Spanish War Veterans
Among the applications for membership
were those of Surgeon L. A. Ransom, U. s.
A, Charles H. Thompson and Joseph Corn
fsh. Department Adjt. William Peacock
congratulated Lawton Camp on its prosper
fty. Lieut.. George B. McDermott was
elected officer Of the guard. Lieut.. Wilson
B. Strong, the newly elected junior vice
commander, is son of the late Gen. Will
son B. Strong, U. s. A.
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HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
William E. Thomas Accused of Be-
traying Young Girls Confidence,

The story of a young girl being imposed
upon by an experienced man of the world
was developed in the case of William E.
Thomas, prisoner in the Police Court this
morning. Thomas pleaded not guilty and
waived the preliminary hearing in the
lower court. In default of 81 500 bond he
was ordered to be committed to Jail to
await the action of the grand jury.
Bertha j. Johnson. who was sixteen years
old December l. is the complaining witness.
Whiie visiting in this city couple of years
ago Sic met Thomas, she says, and few
weeks ago he wrote to her asking her to
come here again. He told her. she states,
that he would get her a position and that
If she did not like it here, he would marry
her. With the prospects of marriage before
her she came to this city from Chicago.
The position did not materia lie, but, she
says, Thomas bought her wedding ring
and a marriage certificate and told her that
that was al. that was necessary to complete
a marriage in the District.
1t was a respondent letter to her parents
in Jersey City that brought her father to
her side here and put the police on the trail
of Thomas. She wrote home, it is said, that
with a revolver at hand she would end it
all. The letter showed that she was sick of
the alleged marriage and wanted to get
home. Her father hurried here and called
the attention of the police to the case. The
meeting of father and daughter is described
as very touching. Today she was joyous at
the prospect of returning home with her
father
Thomas was arrested by Policeman Shell
by and Sergeant Lehman of the first pre-
cinct at the girls room on K street between
9th and 9th streets, this morning, where he
was found pleading with her to drop the
prosecution 1t is learned by the police
that Thomas is married and has three chill
dren.
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Parker Children Provided For.

Santa Claus visited the home Of the three
little Parker children yesterday, it is said,
and literally supplied them with toys and
other good things. These children, Dorothy,
Ruth and Naomi who are with their grand
mother, Mrs. S. A. Hopkins, and little
Esther, four years old, who is at Providence
Hospital recovering from an attack of diph-
iberia, were deserted by their father about
three weeks ago at the time of the death
of their mother. The three first named are
at tn home of their grandmother, 416 7th
street southwest. and yesterday they had
Christmas tree and enjoyed a holiday
treat provided by relatives and friends. 1t
was stated today that no word has yet been
received from the father of the children
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FOR BENEFIT OF POOR.
Receipts by Associated Charities and
Relief Association

Christmas day and one or two days pre-
ceding the Associated Charities received the
following contributions, which We're sent to
S11 G street, and are now acknowledged
with thanks, by John Joy Edison, treasurer:
Mr. ]. d. Sabine, So; Mr.. E. w. Keyser, 50;
DR.. Daniel McFarlan, $40; Mr.. and Mrs. H.
G. Jacobs, 50; Cash" 50; Miss Ellen Trum-
bull 50; Mr.. John Sidney Webb, so; Col.
j. T. Kerr. 50: Mr.. Thomas Walker, So Mr..
Sylvester r. Burch 50; Rev. j. Macbride
Sterrett, So; Mr.. Bailey Willis, So; Mrs. AL
berta Kent Legare, $40; Mrs. Thomas Mel
son Page, $500; Mr.. Harrison Stidham, So;
Anheuser Busch Brewing Association, s25;
Mr.. w. A. Yates 50; Miss J. F. Sknkle, 80;
Miss Gertrude Wilmington. 50. 80; Miss Mary
Wilmington. $3.50; Mr.. Delzene Marean, So;
Messrs. w. B. Moses & Sons, S25; Mr.. II.
e. Bittinger, So; Miss Annie r. Mcken-
ME, 81.
To provide food, fuel and clothing for des-
titute families, not only at the holidays, but
as needed throughout the winter season, the
following amounts have been contributed to
the Citizens Relief Association at 81 G
street and acknowledged by John F. Will
kns, treasurer:
Mr.. John 3. Jacques. $40; Mr.. c. NJ. Hend-
ley, So; Mrs. NJ. ]. Shriver, $40; Col. ]. T.
Kerr 81; Mr.. H. E. Bittinger So Mr.. Jo-
seph |. Weller. 50; Mr. Edward r. Alex
ander. SO; Mrs. Thos. F. Bayard, SO; Mr..
r. T. Calf. SO: Mrs. Richard Butler $40;
Commander G. II. Peters, So; Miss Margaret
ii. Sims So.
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SMALL FIRES.
Charles Wright Overcome by Smoke
Caused by Blaze in Hotel.

Charles Wright, who lives at the Mt.
Vernon Hotel. 47S Pennsylvania avenue,
was in his room about 80 o'clock last
night. when blaze was discovered in a
vacant room in the hotel. He went to the
fire, but was soon overcome by smoke, and
was unable to find his way out. He was
rescued by Lieutenant Howard of No. IA
engine company while the fire was raging.
Wright was resuscitated in a few min
utes. and it was found to be not necessary
to take him to hospital. 1t is stated that
Wright was endeavoring to eXtingush the
flames WIN a, small fire extnguisher.
There was nothing discovered which would
indicate the origin Of the blaze. The fire.
men quickly eXtinsllished it. and it is esti-
mated that not more than 500 damage had
been caused. The loss is covered by insur-
ance.
No. engine company responded to local
alarm of fire last night about $50 o'clock,
and found a blaze in the chimney at the
home of E. w Pentland, 1890 18th street
The firemen prevented damage by the
flames.
A blaze occurred in the chimney at the
home of Mrs. Emma Brown. 100 street
northwest, yesterday afternoon. No. en-
CINE company went to the scene of the fire,
and 1t was eXtinguished also before any
damage had been caused.
An overheated stove caused slight blaze
in the house of Mrs. Emma Brown, ia
Madison alley, yesterday afternoon. Sew
eral companies of the fire department went
to the house in response to an alarm that
was turned in from box 16S, and the fire
was eXtinguished before any damage had
been caused.
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BROTHER ARRIVES HERE.
Arrangements for Interring Remains
of Samuel A. Goode

Roland Goode, brother of Samuel A.
Goode, who was killed by falling down the
elevator shaft at the city post Office yester-
day morning, came here from Alexandria,
Va, this morning to make arrangements
for the interment of the remains. The
parents of the young man reside at Char
lotte Hall, st. Mary's county, Md, and a
sister at Mechanicsvilie. Mr.. Goode said
he had been unable to communicate with
his parents to ascertain their wishes re-
garding the disposition of the remains
and until he hears from them he will not
make any arrangements for the interment
of the body.
The deceased, who was a Spanish war
veteran, was a native of ST. Mary's county,
but had resided in Charles county several
years prior to about six months ago, when
he accepted a position on a sand dredge.
He had recently been employed dredging
sand in Piscataway creek. 1t is possible his
remains will be inferred in Arlington. The
attention of the Department of the District
of Columbia, United Spanish War Veterans,
has been called to the death of Goode and
his burial may be with military honors.
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IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Views Of Local Rabbis on Christmas
Celebrations

Rabbi Ahram Simon, during an address
at the Sth Street Temple yesterday made
reference to the recent agitation in He
brew circles against the Christmas cele
brations in the New York public schools.
has not affected this city. He added that
sentiment among the Jews regarding the
question is evenly divided, and many of the
prominent rabbis are of the opinion that
the affair is exaggerated, while others are
opposed to the Jewish children joining u
celebrations which are apt to conflict with
the tenetS of their faith. He added:
1T can be readily understood that on the
east side of New York, where there is
large Hebrew population, Jewish children
In many instances forming two-thirds of
the school attendance, Christmas celebra-
tons, in which the divinity of Jesus is rec
ogniZed, do not meet with the sympathy of
this class. If, however. the exercises con-
sist merely of an entertainment and are not
of religious character, no objection should
be made.
AS the Jews form but a small portion of
the population of Washington, Christmas
celebrations in the schools of this city have
aroused no dissatisfaction among the fol-
lowers of that faith
Rabbi Stern'S views coincide with those
of Rabbi Simon. Rabbi Stern in speaking
of the subject, admitted that he was not
familiar with the conditions as they are
said to exist in New York, and added that
If the school celebrations of the metropolis
are of a religious character the objection
is easily understood. He said the Jews
themselves enter into the spirit of the holi-
days, and believe in extending the messages
of good will to men, though of course all
religious phases of Christmas celebrations
are unrecogniZed by them. There can be
no objection, however, to Jewish children
joining in holiday entertainments into which
the question of religion does not enter.
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Coal From Selected Mines.
Always the same. J. Maury Dove Goa
National Union Elections.

The following councils of the Natioral
Union have elected officers for the ensu-
Ing year:
Scott Council, No. 45S--C L. Hime-
baugh. president; DIR. +. ID. Thompson,
ex-president; Geo. NJ. Moore. vice presi-
dent; ii. w. Selah, speaker; j. II. Bell,
recording secretary; Is. f. Chase, finan-
cial secretary; w. W. Case treasurer; II.
Boddis. usher; Chas. a. HALEY, chaplain
w. y. Jenkins. sergeant-at-arms; S. :.
LissOwitZ, doorkeeper. Trustees, j. p.
Matthews. w. H. Herrick and :. S. Lis
sowitz. Delegates to cabinet, Dr. u. d.
Thompson, Geo. S. Livingston, f. A War
field and ]. II. Bell. Delegate to Immedi-
ate Relief Association, DIR. +. ID. Hester.
Delegate to ID. C. F. b. s, VIM. F. Wolfe.
Installation of officers January II, 1907
Potomac Council, No. 20s--Frank F..
Ferguson, president; John L. Rhodes.
vice president; Geo III. Ripley. speaker;
VIM. II. VESSELS recording secretary;
John z. Borland. financial secretary:
Ernest l.. Gibbons. treasurer; Lewis II.
Lanman. chaplain; Albert L. Thomas,
usher; George w. Lowe. sergeant-at-
arms; Frank y. Herrity, doorkeeper.
Trustees, William HaXton, Harry j. At
well and Charles Fass. Delegates to cab
met VIM. ID. Leissler, John +. Borland,
Frank o. Ferguson, Geo. H. Ripley, John
L. Rhodes and Ernest +. Gibbons. Dele
gate to Immediate Relief Association,
Lewis II. Lanman. Installation of Of
Acers, January rs, 1907.
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Fined for Disorderly Conduct.

IF he don't dance to the music I'll cut
his pigeon wings" This expressive remark
was what attracted the attention of Police
man Williams of the fourth precinct last
evening to a party walking along G street
southwest The words We're those of AL
bert Jackson, colored. Suspecting trouble
Williams went to investigate. Jackson had
a fiddle with him, and as he dropped it
he also dropped large sailors knife out
of his pocket. The officer concluded that
the dance would go on without Jackson and
invited him to the station house.
Charges of carrying a concealed weapon
and of disorderly conduct Were filed against
Jackson in the Police Court today. Judge
kimball did not regard the knife as
concealed weapon and dismissed that
charge. But for disorderly conduct he
imposed a sentence of $50 fine or sixty days
in iail
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CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.
John Miller in Jail for Fracturing His
Child's Skull.

AS the result of a Christmas celebration
row at the home of John Miller in Brook
land yesterday afternoon his two-year-old
child, James Miller, is suffering from a
fractured skull and his wife is nursing
minor injuries. Miller was arrested by
Policemen Jennings and Bradley of the
ninth precinct and was charged in the
Police Court today with assault on his SON.
On account of the child's injuries the trial
of the case was continued indefinitely, and
in default of $1,000 bond Miller was ordered
to be committed to jail.
Miller did not think that his Christmas
dinner was served early enough and he
chided his wife for the delay. That started
a row. in the course of which Miller picked
up a bottle and. 1t is alleged, attempted to
hit his step-daughter, who was helping his
wife, The bottle missed its aim, but struck
the two-year-old child in the forehead.
Following the trouble a physician was
called in and he found that the child's
skull had been fractured.
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EDWARD D. MORRILL, DEAD.
Pension Office Clerk and Relative Of
Former Senator

The death of Edward D. Morrill,, relative
of former Senator Morrill, of Vermont, &C.
CURED yesterday at his late home. 11GS B
street northeast, following an Illness or
about one week. Deceased was about sixty
eight years of age, and had been clerk
in the pension bureau since August Z, 1871
He was appointed from Alabama, although
he was a native of New England, having
located in the south soon after the close OF
the civil war
During the struggle in the COS Mr.. Nor
rlll served as first lieutenant of the 10th
Massachusetts Battery. At the time of his
death he was clerk in the eastern division
OF the pension bureau, although most of
MS service in that department was in the
southern division.
The funeral will take place at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon from the family resi-
dence and will be in charge of Kit Carson
Post. No. =, g. A. r., of which Lieut.. Nor
rill was a member. Commander Charles S.
Wilder and Adjutant Charles F. Keefer
have issued an order calling upon all the
members of the organization to attend the
ohsequies and assist in giving their late
comrade a soldiers burial.
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REQUIRED TO GIVE BOND.
Husband and Father in Court on
Charge of Intoxication.

u would rather be dead than to have
the story told about me that has been
told about YOU" commented Judge KIM
ball in the Police Court today to william,
f. Dixon, a bricklayer, charged with be-
ing an habitual drunkard. The case I'M
der consideration was pathetic one and
attracted unusual attention. AS a result
of the testimony Judge Kimball ordered
Dixon to give bond for $500 TO stop drink
Ing or to spend sixty days in jail.
Bearing baby in her arms, the young
est of her four children In court, Mrs
Dixon appeared as the prosecuting wit
ness. She stated that for the past four
years her husbands drinking had been a
source of great trouble to her. She said
he came home under the influence of
liquor Saturday nights and days upon
which he did not work.
Il know that he is a hard working
man. but he gets drunk sometimes" tes-
tilted Roy Dixon. the son of the defend
ant.
How long has he done that?" asked
his honor.
Il can't remember when he didn't" re-
piled the son.
The daughters, who We're present, testi-
fed in favor of their father, declaring
that he was an industrious man and that
he supported the family.
Il wish / could make you feel the deg
radiation you have brought upon your
fine-looking family" Judge KimbalI told
the defendant. Your son can't remember
when you have not come home drunk
What u memory TO leave behind" As
Judge kimball continued. with the re-
mark quoted first the lips of the de-
PENDANT began to CULVER. his children
wept and there were handkerchiefs Wis
ible in the audience.
I'll promise to give up drinking. -
Dixon declared.
I'm going to put you under bond to
do so," declared Judge kimball. Ar
engagements were at once made to give
the bond.
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Handsome Art Picture for You.
3ring Elk Grove Butter coupons. 922 La. aN
To Jail in Default of Fine.

Without word of provocation. it is said.
Cullen Bryant, colored. struck aged William
Woods yesterday. Bryant was arrested for
the assault which occurred on Pennsylva-
mia avenue northwest. and after hearing the
testimony in the case Judge Mullowny Of
the Police Court today ordered Bryant to
Jail for sixty days in default of SO fine.
Mr.. Woods told the court that Bryant was
a stranger to him and that the colored man
was using up both sides of the sidewalk
along Pennsylvania avenue yesterday af-
terHoon and that he became beligerent upon
meeting Woods and struck him in the eye
drawing blood.
Too much Christmas?" Judge Mullowny
asked Bryant in the course of the trial
Bryant admitted that he had reduced the
supply of liquor in the city.
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Fuels of Recognized Superiority.
Our Goals. j. Maury Dove Company-Advt
TROUBLE IN SHOWS COURT.
Robert Washington Energies With
Jail Sentence of Eight Months.

Christmas brought many things to the
home of Robert Washington, colored, in
Shows court northwest. Washington was
given quarters in the third precinct station,
with charge of assault placed against him +;
James Edmunds and Lucy Miles, guests of
Washington for the day, We're given hospital
treatment at the Emergency Hospital for
more less severe wounds, and the host
was called upon in Police Court today to
answer to charges of assault on both par
ties. Judge Mullowny found him guilty and
ordered him to be committed to Jail for
eight months.
The flowing bowl was much in evidence
yesterday and Washington and Edmunds
engaged in a dispute over the empty re-
ceptacle which ended in an assault with a
knife. Edmunds, it was testified, was stab
bed several times in the head by Washing
ton, suffering severe wounds. Later in the
day Washington gave a repetition of his
bellgerency, having row with his friend
Lucy Miles. He knocked Lucy down and
kicked her.
After the girl had been sent TO the hos
pital Policemen G. 7. Newton and Scanlon
heard of the assault and arrested Washing
ton.
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Cruising in the Mediterranean,

BY special arrangement Mrs. NJ. Landon
Reed will deliver lecture entitled "Cruis-
ing in the Mediterranean in the lecture
hall of the Washington Public Library jan
uary at 8 pm. The lecture will be Illus
trated by the stereopticon with views by
Mr.. s. r. Stoddart. Scenes will be shown
OF the art, architecture, life and customs
of Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Syria and
Palestine. The lecture will be especially
addressed to those who are thinking of
taking the tour of the countries to be de-
scribed, but will doubtless be equally inter-
esting to those who can only indulge in
''tarry at home travels"
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DATE SET FOR HEARING
Plumbers Arbitration Board to Meet
Tomorrow Afternoon.

1t was announced today by Mr.. T. S.
Easby-Smith, counsel for the Master
Plumbers Association, that meeting of
the board of arbitration to settle the diff
ferences between the master plumbers and
the journeymen will be held at 2:3O O o'clock
tomorrow afternoon in the Georgetown Uni
versity Law School, sos E street northwest.
The opening session will be devoted to an
argument by Mr.. Stuart Mcnamara in be-
half of his clients, the members of the
Plumbers Union. 1t is believed that once
the ball is started rolling, as a master
plumber expressed it, sessions will be held
regularly until the tangled skein is I'M
raVeled.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and all points SOUTH
every day in the year at t:3O pm
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
svlvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
IL m to pm Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge ior
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church nail
hourly.
Ferry steamer Callahan to Alexandra
hourly from $50 am. to $50 pm.
For Rock Creek bridge, Zoolog cal Park,
Chevy Chase and Observation-Disclosures cars
from 10th street and New York avenue
every fifteen minutes.