New-York tribune., 1909-02-27
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

THE Hebrew Standard in editorial. says:
The behind the gun is all right, but we would
like to know the rabbi behind the agitation for the
appointment of jewish chaplains in the army. A
popular New York Jewish minister once pthiy re-
marked: We have rabbis to burn. This rabbi for
revenue agitator needs little scorching.' " The
American Israelite' says the same subject;
We do not any army chapains appointed by
the government In times of peace there are surely
enough churches of each denomination near the
garrsons that the soldiers can easily avail
themselves of such opportunities as the local
churches offer. When this Is not the case or In
times war It Is the duty of the churches. which
they surely afford. 10 minister to the men IN
camps and on battefelds The principle of sep
aration of State and Church will never consistently
be put into practice unless do away with all op-
pOrtInities for the churches for meddling with
affairs of the government. The Protestant churches
clearly recognized this principle by voluntarily de-
clinng the aid of the government for their Indian
mission schools"
John you said we'd have to give up luxuries.
and only allow ourselves necessities"
But YOU came nome last night from the lodge
in taxicab; 1 heard IT."
ton Transcript.
Word of the sale Of American thoroughbred
horses in the Argentine Republic has come 10 this
country in consular report James b. Haggn and
James r. Keene recently sold seventy-fve race
horses there and the American Consul General at
Buenos Ayres writes: While these sales did not
up anticipations. still, taking everything
into consideration. they were fairly successful
American horses are absolutely unknown here. and
every turns to England for racing stock. Rich
and influential breeders in this country have i'm
ported prominent stations from England at fancy
prices. and expected great results from breeding
them with cheap domestic mares. I believe that II
the class of horses desired sent in the future
they viii bring good prices"
50 you enjoy. going into the woods and living
YES answered the energetic citizen. But the
greatest satisfaction Of hunting trip Is derived
ural.sts after it IS over.'-W Washington Star.
The diminutive Japanese actress Hanoka was
TIE attraction at the Passage Theatre last night,
writes Englishman 10 London paper, "and al
though do not know word Of the language In
which she rendered the joys and sorrows Of otake.'
was deeply moved by her performance. From the
jolly masquerade with which the play begins. TO the
when the heroine dies the interest never flags.
For thirty minutes she held US in breathless Won
der at her marvellous power to portray all the
tions from hilarity to the dreadful end. and
realistic the portrayal Of the hnaI scene that
We pleased when the curtain arose again to
the little woman smile in answer to the well
earned applause
Correspondent-Do you know. Senator. that the
crack in the Liberty Bell has extended several
Pe.sinls!e Statesman No, hadn't heard that.
enough to drive sts elephant through-C'hicag9
Tribune
\ popular hostess in Parts. at whose dinners and
receptions the best OF the floating population may
be seen, has discovered . way make her
dinner guests a. ease. The day of the dinner
man guest received II note like this Mr.. Blank
viii have the pleasure 20 escort Miss Dash. She is
musical. dotes 'Saome.' attends the lectures OF
Professor Knownll, she attended the Press Club
ball. has had gowns made at WQrth's; her father
has much money. and she has travelled in Spain
and Italy" Great plan" said the man who had
received the note Il knew what 10 talk about but
when Miss Blank began TO ask me about the last
races and the next and some other things began
10 think that she received letter also"
said tie philadelphia girl. Now. l suppose you
Boston girls don't often marry No. only once.
rule replied the Boston giri--FhiiadeIpWa
Record
The birthday or the German Emperor is always
remembered at Marnurg Univ ersity by the distri-
button of prizes for the best essays subjects
which are given to the students the year before
This year when the winner of the first prize the
natural philosophy theme presented himself he was
informed that another person who identified him
self BY giving the fictitious name with which the
paper was signed had led for and received the
essav The fact that the dishonest person never
called at the university for the cash prize showed
saws the "Frankfurter Zeitung." that he wanted
the work more than the money. and the inference
is. that he will make use Of 1t In some other
try.
Mistress Bridget. il always seems To me that the
crankiest mistresses get the best cooks.
Cook-An, go via yer blaney!-Illustrated
Bits.