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New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
WHAT THEY SAY OF MISSIONARIES

From the foregoing it is plain that the sweep-
ing statement that nothing is to be seen or
missionaries or their work in Yokohama is
without foundation. Just what those best
qualified to speak think of the missionaries and
their work is another matter have been ask
ing various types Of Yokohama business men
ther opinion upon this point. At the Yoko-
mama United Cub which is the leading social
organization OF the city, asked an American
whom CHANGED to meet what he thought OF
the missionaries. He has been a resident here
Tor thirty years, and, later learned. IS not q
church-goins man himself. He is a NIissourlan
pam and outspoken, the type of man who saws
what he thinks. His opinion was as foII0vts.
o O.t' tHInh tle missionaries are all right OF
course; DeleVe that missions are a business
win them. 1t is their way of making a living
some rev OF them of no account inst &C
~ SrieIe are men IN every other kind of business
III III 1oAohdhla or anywhere else. who are of no
account Most of them are men of real abi1itv(
= ! never heard whisper against the morality Of
any or them You will hear some peOnle saw
mat they are rich. but that is all nHnsanss
tAey 90 not live as we'll as the business rosn
mere. mere one reason that they do not 60 into So
ciey' suppose, is that they can't afford ~
AS for their work, whatever one thinks 90 rs
Heion' +ti' mere Is no denying that their educa-
uonal institutions are success
another man said that the only definite crt.,
9 ClSIn ne mad TO make, or had heard made of the
co atf 1,,,St4llaIieS was against their tendency to
Cnhed to draw apart from the other Foreigners in
the community. ia
Still another man said that his ONLY criticism,
was that, while the missionaries worried JIIrins.
most mos or the year, they had longer vacations than
any otner white men In the East.
summing up number of Interviews vvour5
say that the missionary is criticised most sweep
lnSIy by those who know practically nothing
OF fokohama outside OF it's foreign hotels and
VINO are not near enough to the native Hre to ba
aware or the large number OF Japanese Chris
Trans IN the city. There manifest to most
CaSuaI observer many evidences of long estab-
hshed, important and successful missionary
work In the city. The simple fact that were i.
not Tor the missionary there would be no Chris
tlan services here for the American cornrn,Inftv
Is Itself OF considerable weight. To the mis-
taChes. N'N-
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
THE DEVIL AND THE CANNON.

At one end Of the gable Of this curious struct-
urc is the grinning head of a huge wooden devil.
A short distance away from this particular home
is the residence of a wealthy Englishman. whose
servants day fell Ill. They consulted the
Buddhist priest near by. who told them that
their illness was caused by the malignant in
iuence Of the devil on the Americans house. II
would be impossible for them to recover so
long as that hideous creature shot its banefuI
glances in their direction.
StraightWay the servants reported TO their
employer that they must leave him. Now, the
servant problem is a problem the world over,
and the merchant viewed with CONSERVATION the
loss of his present servants and his probable
inability TO replace them for the same reason.
he urged them TO see the priest again. TO con-
slider some other remedy, since It was impossible
10 have the Image removed. Whether the Eng
llshman saw the priest at the same time not
does not appear in the story.
Inc revised verdict was. however, that II
large cannon were placed on the gable OF the
EHgllshnlan's house. pointing directly at the
wooden devil. the power of the latter would be
counteracted. So whoever visits Yokohama
may see r. brass cannon about three feet In
length and of three-inch bore mounted on the
top or modern Englishman's residence, with
It's InuzZle pointed threateningly toward the
mouse or the next door neighbor. All this, mark
YOU is not tale OF old Japan. but happening
Of recent months
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
WHEN JACK GETS SHORE LEAVE.

more acute religious problem is indicated
by ride through certain parts of the city where
sailors are wont to resort. This reveals the side
OF Yokohama life which Jack Tar sees when he
gets shore leave. Some streets have lines OF sa-
looms and dives. blazoned forth as 'Old Glory
Saloon" Red. White and Blue Saloon" Amer
lean Sailors Resort" The flags Of America,
Britain and France are flown ostentatiously.
The sailor is fair prey for certain classes of
natives. He has money. and the Orient knows
we'll the art OF battening such. Up in Toxic
1 met couple Of American sailors who ex-
planned their presence there with the remark:
There is nothing doing in Yokohama for man
unless he is drinking hard
For the sailors comfort the American Sea-
mems Friend Society maintains mission in
Yokohama, which attempts to care for the di-
versifed needs of Jack ashore. There are a read
Ing room, game room and an auditorium.
where entertainments given. a lodging
house Is maintained, and the missionary pays
regular visits TO the warShipS that may be in
port This mission. however. is largely for the
men-of-war'S men. For the common man before
the mast who is ashore from the merchant ves-
sells that crowd this harbOr there is only the
Salvation Army and its rescue work Here as
In America. this organization does splendid SER
vice no man being too low to be worthy of its
kindly offices.
Other signs of the presence of mission work
here are 70 be seen on many sides. In addition
TO the imposing edi1Ces of the Roman Catholic
and Protestant Episcopal churches. there are u
number OF native church buildings. The oldest
or these has a chapel that built nearly
ffty years ago by money sent from the native
Christians Of Hawaii for the help of the heathen
Japanesei
Up on the bluff. where most European resi-
dents dwell. one would have 10 shade his eyes
70 escape seeing the large buildings of the mis-
sion schools Most impressive. perhaps. is Fer
rtS Seminary, OF the Dutch Reformed Church,
although large institutions maintained. with
hberally equipped ClassrOoms and big dormi-
tories. by the Presbyterians. Baptists and Meth
odists The Womens Missionary Union runs a
school for Bible women. The Baptists have an
important theological seminary This educa-
tional work OF the missionaries is beyond ques-
ton creditable and a success. The schools are
hled with girls from all grades of Japanese
homes. and the quality OF the work done Is
guaranteed by the government. which will not
permit the maintenance OF an inefficient school
In addition to having received an education
most OF the graduates have become Christians.
While looking into the missionary work here,
/ was invited to attend n prayer meeting OF
printers, all japanese. In an independent pub
fishing house, which Is run by a native firIn
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
Il GOLDEN WEDDING.
Justice and Mrs. John ". Hrlas
Observe Theirs an Washington.

This is the fftieth wedding anniversary day Of
Justice and Mrs. John II. Harlan. but I: VIA
celebrated by them and their relatives and
friends in Washington yesterday. They wsrs
married on December %. 1855. at the BRIDES
home. In Evansville, Ind Twenty-ons years
later they went TO Washington, and. ths
Judge expresses it, 'have been there ever since.-
Two years after their marriage the future su-
preme Court justice became county Judge a:
Frankfort. KY. where he praetIsed law. In ths
fall Of 1861 he raised the 10th Kentucky Vol
unteer Infantry, which formed part Of General
George H. Thomas's division Upon the death
OF his father in the spring OF 1865 although his
name was before the Senate for confirmation as
a bTigadier general Of volunteers. he felt COM
PEELED to resign his position Immediately upon
his return from the army, he accepted unaat-
nous nomination OF the Union party OF KEN
tucky and was elected TO the Office OF Attorney
General In 1o1 ne made the race as Heonoa-
can nominee for Governor Of his state, and re-
celved a vote nearly 90 per cent over the assrs-
gate Congressional vote for the Republican
nominees OF the previous year IN the state. On
November 90, 1877. he was commissioned. and
on December 10 took his seat. as an associate
justice Of the Supreme Court OF the United
States
In an interview yesterday he said:
II think that the world is a great deal better
than il was fifty years ago There are many
bad things occurring now, and We are more apt
to notice those things because OF the large m
crease of the population OF the world; out !
think that the general tone OF public virtue -
higher than it ever was. The tone OF ooth
public and private virtue is higher than IL ever
was We know better how to combat evfi TO-
day than we did fifty years ago. Some re-
markable crimes are being Unearthed now oas
there were good many fifty years ago uhat
were exposed I do not see any difference m
that regard. OF course, there IS a moral awaS-
ening now In every branch OF public and private
life which is a welcome sign. and the end o,
IL all will be. think. the elevation or tns
people, a
Are you prepared TO say that an increase o.
federal power Is to be dssired-that II can %
no harnT
ST served in the Civil War as a colonial no
replied. "and have been on the bench twenty
nine years the tenth day Of this month can
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23

state prison at jackson. Mich On a wall beside
row OF dark cells is to be the old whipping
rack. at which thousands of prisoners have
ceiyed hoggings. In wing is a group Of stone
cells that are mere 'holes in Se WALL There is only
one opening into them. That is the narrow doorway
through which enters the only fresh air which
the prisoner is able to To add to the dis
comfort Of the inhabitants OF these sepuchres for
the living the only kind of artificial light which is
available is a kerosene lamp. They contain no
toilet arrangements or running water. In contrast
to these is the block of steel cells in another
ceIs Sih winch replaces block of similar antiauated
Each cell has steel walls. an electric light, lava
pipe: some or the prisoners who have shown them
SeiVss S espeeaX trustworthy have been permitted
visitor may see pictures the walls, books in a
curtain can be pulled across the doorway Shield
ing the occupant from the gaze of any official
Discipline IS maintained through privileges won
by merits When a man enters the institution his
OF the prison officials. He is known by a number
ess bath and s 5a5 Of s al Of his as be-
Then o has ~ talk WtR h@ taken TSa 14s65
rules are read and explained He is told that the
probation. 1t is made clear to him that as a bro
hationeT no mas certain privileges Strict and cheer
while disobedIence and shiftlessness about his work
may be secured only by months of exemplary con-
Duct He is then assigned TO a cell and informed
his position over; BY the second morning he is
some one of the shops. When he has finished the
task assigned to him he nay spend the remainder
Of his time working for himself at stipulated rate
OF pay He is not allowed to receive money direct
ly, but the amount of his earnings is credited to
him. and with the money he may purchase Injuries
or assist his wife or parents outside and many, it
Is said, do this. The prisoners who have become
expert earn for themselves sometimes as much as
$50 month, For short time after receiving
their supper in their cells there is period Of re-
taxation. and were it not for the surroundings one
might think himself In the corridor of a college
doImitory, as the sounds of musical Instruments,
mouth organs guitars and banjos float through the
cell house. The evening hours are spent In read
ing tror tne prison contains library and receives
many Of the magazines), in attendance at night
schools and prayer meetings writing letters home
and in making trinkets TO sell to visitors. In the
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23

way be fitted TO do something useful and for which
there is demand after leaving his cell In the
prisons Tor women houSework in AL its branches
are taught This fits women who have entered
Knowing nothing to do something when they come
out They can secure positions as domestic SER
wants IN the homes or Christian people. and thus
be shielded from temptation"
The State OF Illinois is lust undertaking to find
employment for all of its ex-convicts. Indeed the
time may come when the Commonwealth will
blame itself for the existence OF every criminal
born and reared under it's influence, and tailors
keenIy competing for best records In reciaiming
and reforming the charges placed in their kindly
keeping, VIII take the same high rank in the
esteem OF the community that school teachers and
college professors now occupy.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
MISSIONARIES ARE CRITICISED.

Perhaps the incident 0or which 1 myself can
Nouch' having seen the cannon and the wooden
deVll Oh opposite gable ends) illustrates the
cathohclty OF Yokohama. yet the city is scarce
ly hOspitable toward Christian Uissionar ~ enter
PRISE. II Is perhaps the centre of the criticism
OF foreign missions Here Il is that the tray
Is asserted that nobody here knows ANYTHING
about missions and that the missionary is CHEZ
~ engaged IN the profitable task Of shutting up
the eye Of the Church at home
NOW. this is worth looking into, fog several
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
REFORMATORY WORK

chance Is given 10 the young felon who has
beer convicted Of his hrst crime 10 live down tbs
stigma and take HIS place in the world as a usefr
citizen. Thirty years ago the EImira Refornat,rv
was opened. Young men who have committed their
isl serious offences are sent 10 IL. Everything f.
piPs1oeo 10 develop the physical mental and moral
eiements OF their natures. For the physical thsrs
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23

summer time there open air exercises and drills
Dox or cigars is occasionally offered for the COM
pahy making the best appearance at the drills for
a month. Misbehavior entails the loss of such
privileges as letter writing, yard liberty, reading
matter. purchasing membership in musical Orzan-
lzatlons, receiving eatabeS from home and visitors
ana permission to share in extras at the table, The
ncorrgible ultimately is obliged to wear the striped
suit out or the seven hundred and fifty prisoners
l-ere only three or four now wearing the de-
grading clothing For continued good behavior
there is promotion to the second grade then 10 the
first which means perfect" He the first grade
Is eligible for position OF trust, where his record
VIII assist him to gain parole when he appears
before the Board Of Pardons with the plea that he
mas demonstrated his worthiness to again take his
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23

say now what have said In many Juu,SS ,SS-fri,cs
cisiOns-and such has been the uniform us1,snt has
of our court-that the federal g9Ver'iis'by s ~ by ex
no powers except those delesateu teua,Scation frcui
express srants. think the federal s nuFposs
has all the powers II need have ,,.n IOs the gov
OF accomplishing the objects tor WaS INV tendency
to eniaTrs was Is, Ho9eTs BY
the words OF the Constitution oHsHss me states
stricted / think the preserya'lsosns lssssnteI to the
with all their Just powers =
preservation OF our liberties
And how about the navy a. ,o,,ntry havlns
'I am strongly in favor OF tnls tn.Ss,I enough ..
navy large enough and powsSIa,Tr ~ the rest q
sSS SGrS SHr aaSS a's'fi's Ss iPa as.5 ~ '
for any nation to trfe with ,, tnis CONS 70 taa
are no possible danSers which hich.,.cb SS5 navy. Ias
American people from lawns ~ creation q 80 80
enormous army do not apply 70 p'''N
tho navy
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
NEW YORK LEADS.

New York State has taken the lead in giving i.s
prisoners an opportunity 10 recover from this dread
sc oisease At the Clinton prison which Is in the
NN1foioacks about twenty miles west Of platts-
burg, is sanatOrium for tuberculous conxicts To
~ are transferred from the other penal institutions
cf the stste all who 81 with consurnptjon rI,e,
are treated IN hospital wards and have the benefit
oi Ie most modern methods OF treatment and hos
tltal construction. This is the only sanatoriunn
eenstructed and maintained for the sole purpose
OF treating conyicJs 81 from the disease
leAasi however has a farm 10 which tuberculosis
prisoners are sent. Before the farm W-as estab
nsted about haf OF the deaths Ia the two rrisons
~ tnat state were from tuberculosis on the fs nm
me SICK do light farm work and gardening and
taxing care Of stock and poultry. There Is n hos
Iltal Tor The care of those who special treat
lnenr. -@ N4Ni'-
A-e theoTy that sOue must suffer that the gres,er
HgInaef may be benefited. IN the minds Of those
Mno nave. 10 do with criminals, IS being modified
lhey are coming 10 believe that the souls al ali
couat ana that the prisoner may be benefited and
society better protected the same time Lv an
oner course than The old Of trying to scare the
possible criminal Dy making the Dunishnent as
h9Ls-oestfoYing and awful possible An ounce
~ Dtefe fentlon etc Is the first Of the penooefst's
AaAinlh. Therefore, ON the theory that evil COM
IL l3callois corrupt good manners, as far as nos
tllle oia offenders are separated from tie voiIng
criminal who Is about 20 be tried for his flrst of
ence. In modern ;aEls also. as distinguished from
prisons, none except those who are awaiting trial
wno are 9reS med Under The law 70 be Innocent
Inc
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
YOKOHAMA CRITICISES MISSIONARIES

and Is In no sense a missionary organization
Ihat would seem to be little further advanced
than some printing Offices know on the other
side Of the Paciici
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23

can gentlemen. both young and old. Any sweep
ing condemnation of this American community
must be declared false.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
A FINE EXAMPLE.

contrast between the old and ideas Of
treating convicts may be stTikingly seen IN the
Arizona republican., 1906-06-20
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Arizona republican., 1906-06-20
DIVORCE IN cocHIsE co.
One Place Where Women Do Not
 Profit By Experience.

Some Dull proceedings were a fea- ture of the district and probate courts yesterday afternoon. After Dora Dull had been granted a decree of divorce from Joseph Dull, she repaired to the court of Probate Judge Goodbody, her mission being to secure a marriage license. She informed Clerk James that she had legally and duly secured separation from Joseph Dull and wanted the necessary bliss ticket that would entitle her to marry one J. Bishop of Bisbee. By way of eXplan- ation of the unusual procedure of the bride securing the license instead of the groom, she explained that the groom-tO-be did not have time to come to the county seat. and inas- much as she was obliged to be here anyhow in the interest of her divorce case, a economical stroke is thus af-
Arizona republican., 1906-06-20
GOULDS ALL ATHLETES.

George J. Gould is a firm believer in sports He is not only an expert polo and tennis player himself. but is deter mined that his sons shall be athletes. Years ago MT. Gould laid out plans for the bringing up of his family So sue cessful have these plans worked out that his two eldest sons are rated among the best polo players of the country. The second son, Jay all though but r years old is the cham piOn court tennis player of the United States, and is now in England. where he will compete for the championship of Great Britain, which is in reality the worlds championship
 It was not accident, but design that made the two Gould boys sturdy ath- Ietes Neither of them is really robust. but they have constitutions hardened by open air exercise. At his country home, at Lakewood, George J. Gould taught his boys how to swim and ride as soon as they were able to do so in safety The best instructors were en- gagged, and the father set the example himself
 By the time the eldest boy. Kingdom. was 16, his brother. Jay, being one year younger. the lads were cIassed among the best polo players in the country, in addition to being expert cross country riders. With their father and Benjamin Nichol they appeared on the polo field and held their own with the veterans of the game.
 The appearance of any prominent european expert in sports in New fork meant one or more visits to Lakewood.
 Kingdom Gould although older than ms brother, Jay, is not as good a ten- nls and racquet player as the national champion. but he is a superior polo payer to his brother The pair are aoout equal at cross country riding. Tn thelr sports the young men are Jolhed by the sister, Marjorie, who is an expert horsewoman. The other Nould children are being brought up on similar lines.-New York Times
Arizona republican., 1906-06-20
BIDS FOR CITY PRINTING.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will received by the Common Council of the City of Phoenix. until the 2nd day of July 1906, at 7:3O D. m. Of that ady, for the following contract Tor the year ending April 30, I907 !: Publishing ordinances, resolutions, no- tices, advertisements, proclamatfons etc, for the time and in the form re- qulred by law and the council. Rids to state prices to be charged per inch Tor each insertion, set in solid breyier The successful bidder will be required to give bond, to be approved by the council. in such amount as the council may require, or as is fixed by law. for the faithful performance of said con tract. The council reserves the right 10 reject any or all bids All bids to De addressed to Frank Thomas. Citv Recorder, to be marked "City Pro- posaf and have a copy of this adver- hsement attached thereto.
 By order of the Common Council of the City of Phoenix. made the 18th day of June, 1906.
 C. w. BARNETT
 City Recorder Pro Tem.