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The Washington times., 1911-11-05
DIVORCE THEOLOGY
FROM SCHOOL SYSTEM
To the Editor of THE TINES.

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Netting that your department o. letters
allows pretty wide and free discussion
Of all kinds Of subjects, II occurs to me
that few words may be in order re-
garding the recent demand of the Uni
tarians for the teaching of religion" in
the public schools. II they had said
morals" or "ethics,' We might have
had more or less vague notion OF
what they mean. But when they say
religion" 1t Is to be assumed that they
have reference to some form of theol-
ogy; and the question naturally arises
whether they mean some form of the
so-called Christian" dogma, OF the
Greek, Roman, or the more modern
Protestant" Interpretation; or do they
mean the Buddhist, the Confucian, or
the Mahometan ideas of "religion?''
once Of the teaching Of religion" in
tne public schools. provided you let
them decide and prescribe what that
teaching shah consist Of. The same
may be said OF the Protestant denom-
nations, which appear to have ceased
70 be form of protest" and to have
become form Of apology. But, it hap
ps pens tb,s mat ag the great mass Of the people
IN their own minds that the age of
theological dogma is about to pass
away, ana that the age Of reason has
dawned. Hence, It is not at ali likely
that they will tolerate any interference
with the present system of diyorcing
theology of all brands from the common
schools, so that the theologians of ali
persuasions and pretensions may con-
unue to support their own peculiar in
stitutons for the welding OF their fet-
ters upon the minds of such as seek
that kind OF treatment. -
The fundamental elements Of morals
truth, justice, cleanliness of mind and
person, and a proper regard for the
rights OF others are a natural-one might
almost say, an inevitable concomitant of
or all true and real education. They
are, necessarily. negligible in any sys-
tenn OF so-called education which uses
DOCKS in which the facts of history and
or human life and experience are dis
torted and falsifed: or, in which the
instructors have some other motive be-
mind their efforts besides, and above
the imparting of the truth. In the com
mon schools of this country there is no
other motive except to impart the truth
on all subjects just as nearly as II can
be approached. That there are some
institutions Of learning where this
Is not the case. is the firm belief of a
large part OF the American people. And,
II may be confidently predicted that
they VIII never permit the common
schools to become In any respect like
the said institutions SO long as they
nave the power to prevent it.
]. A. MACKNIGHT.
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its effect on q lot Of unthinlxing people
Of that faith, and was the keynote for
the clergy to fall In line for Taft. With
few exceptions, they did 10. 1.-THE choice
Of the American people," as he express
pie In the last Congressional election.
politics.-excepting by the trusts through
effort for, real reform In the interest Of
the people passed by. the Democratic
House of Representatives last session,
particularly the wool bill, was vetoed
By the ''choice Of the American people"
More than half Of his own party. IN
and out Of Congress have repudiated
him. Archbishop Ireland has lived off
the fat OF the land through the COLI
trtbutions and at the expense OF de-
wout people who believe In the theo-
loGy he teaches. These same people
have brains enough to figure out their
best interests In @ political or econo-
mical way. and It is not for Ireland
or any other churchman to impose upon
their credulity for selAsh partisan pur-
poses. Rome II to be Congratulated
upon its refusal to elevate to the Col
lege OF Cardinals q scheming politician,
whether he be a Republican or Demo
crat; and Il Is to be hoped that IL Arch
bishop ireland has any further ambition
for the red hat he will take the hint
from Rome, attend to the duties to
which he was ordained, and let the
people figure out their salvation from
a political and economical point of
view. w. j. DWYER.
The Washington times., 1911-11-05
WOMAN'S TRIUMPH OF REAL
IMPORTANCE.

When the achievements wrought dur
ing the year 1911 are sifted by time,
which one will remain to represent the
most substantial gain for womanH No
doubt some would say instanter, the
suffrage victory in California. But
how about the victory just won by the
lnterborough Women Teachers AS
soeiation in New York city? Through
the efforts of this association, which
has $4,000 members, law has been
enacted which secures equal pay for
equal work, without distinction of sex,
in the public schools of the metropolis /;
and the question is whether this unpre-
cedented achievement does not contain
a deeper significance and larger promise
than even the suffrage victory won re-
Gently in California.
A great many women are Indifferent
The Washington times., 1911-11-05
DOES GEOGRAPHICAL
SOCIETY DISCRIMINATE? /?

To the Editor OF THE TINES:
would like through your valuable
Mail Bag to find out how the majority
of the members of the National Geo
praphic Society feel regarding the al
lotment of the seats at its weekly
(Friday night lectures. As It is now
arranged the majority of the members
and scientific subjects are Compelled TO
come to the auditorium almost one hour
In advance and stand outside for over
half an hour until the doors are opened
so as to get desirable seats. This con-
diuon OF affairs is due to the Officers
OF the society reserving the best portion
or the ground floor for their friends
and ant a.,ls few of the social set" who do
best seats, and the society Is charging
Zee several times in advance of the
membership fee for this reservation,
with the result that these favored
few come to these lectures late, Just
as they do to the opera or the theater,
thereby causing disturbance after the
lecturer has commenced, and very fire.
quently, unoccupied seats are kept the
whole lecture for the belated patrons
In the old days, when the society met
at the Cosmos Club, there We're not
enough members to fill their parlor,
II had not become so popular NOR a
rad" For good many years the So
clety used every means to get its old
members who enjoyed these lectures to
get their friends to Join the society.
Now sipce the society numbers several
thousand, and the seating of so large a
number is a problem, 1t is not fair to
the members in general. especially to
the old members, that there should be
any discrimination as to the choice of
seats. The auditorium of the new Ma
sonic hall is not the best arranged,
especially side seats and gallery. The
center or choice seats are reserved FOR
the "chosen few" There is not a
theater in Washington where SO many
people stand in line for so long a time
before the doors are opened as do the
members of the National GeographicaI
Society on Friday nights so as to get
good seats among. the left overs" due
to the favored few" having the best
part of the reserved for them
The membership fee Is the same TO all.
and the accommodation should be FIRST
come. first served.
]. DICK CLARKsoN.
The Washington times., 1911-11-05

on the suffrage question. Rich and
poor alike, influential and otherwise,
they simply do not care whether equal
rights at the polls, without distinction
of sex, are secured for them or not.
But IL cannot be denied that women
who earn their daily bread are as one
on the question of securing equal pay
for equal work. As George Bernard
Shaw says in his preface to Getting
Married." when you probe to the very
roots of women's social troubles you
find that the most blighting factor of
all Is lack of money. But, generally
speaking, only such sociologists as Mr..
Shaw in England and Louis d. Bran
deis in Massachusetts, have had the in.
sight and courage to see this point
and to insist upon the practical appli.
cation of 1t. Mr.. Brandeis's victory
for the women workers in the Oregon
case was notable advance along this
line. That pioneer achievement, giving
women the full advantage of the
working hour law, is still q, red-letter
event in the record of woman's rise.
The passage of this equal pay bill is
another achievement universal in its
promise, perhaps the greatest achieve
ment of its kind 1911 will show. and
the fact that the promise involves
hard cash, which may be called the
great desideratum, lends additional
To it.
The Washington times., 1911-11-05
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
LACKS ONE COMFORT
the Editor Of THE TINES:

To the Editor OF THE TINES:
While standing to read papers fasten-
cd In the racks last night at the Con-
gressional Library, overheard a
sweet-faced old lady whisper to q COM
panion., 7 am SO tired. but I'do want
around I saw others more or less feeble.
but all showing unmistakable signs OF
fatigue.
II certain papers must be kept fas-
tened In the racks-I do not know
why--can high stools not be provided.
so that tired humanity may be able
to read with some degree OF satisfac-
ton? We take great pride in showing
to every visitor. native or foreign, our
magnificent library, 80 ornate 90 su-
perb; then why NOT add this one small
detail that would add much to the
comfort Of the ordinary citizen7
The Washington times., 1911-11-05
WARMLY ENDORSES
MOTORCYCLE EDITORIAL
To the Editor OF THE TIMES.


IS president Of the Federation Of
AHerican Motorcyciists wish to thanx
you Tor Your editorial of October II
reiauve 10 the use of one-passonger
motorcycle by two persons.
Ibis practice, commonly known a.
"tank-riding." is being actively opnosed
by the F. A. M. as dangerous. botb
to riders and the public.
The carrying of an extra passenger
on the tank, handle bars, O. mud guards
should be absolutely prohibited every
where, and the Federation OF American
Motorcyclists Is glad to ind that in
many cities and towns ordinances are
peing passed and enforced 90 this end,
IT many of these cases Federation of
American Motorcyclists CLUBS are either
taxing the initiative or are actively CO.
The Federation of American Motor
cyclists stands only for tina. which In
good In motorcycling. 1t is against
citation Is bending every effort toward
the uplifting Of motorcyciiny. and it
recognizes in the 'tank-rider" an evil
that should be corrected.
who ,indulges in this practice is the
exception and not the ru1s. Abuoes
ar1 bound to creep Into any form Of
human activity and motorcycling-with
empt
II a motorcycle is built for one rider.
1t should be permitted to curry but one
rider; A tandem machine is a differ-
ent thing altogether for 1. In built for
two passengers. No criticism has been
directed toward the tandem, and none
should be, for 1t is safe, secure and
The Federation Of American Motorcy.
clsts urges Its members cverywherc--
and there are some 1900 of them-to
as ''tank-riding" and extends its thanks
to you and The Times for your assis-
tance In this movement.
g. H. HAMILTON,
The Washington times., 1911-11-05

William H. Hathaway has been sworn
IN as chief clerk Of the Census Bureau,
and Is receiving the congratulations of
MS friends on his deserved promotion.
The Washington times., 1911-11-05

Anyway there are plenty Of real, live
antiquities left in Virginia even after
Belasco's visit there and acquisition of
q few curios.
The Washington times., 1911-11-05

War Is expected this afternoon at
the peace meeting at the Congrega-
tional Church over the teaching of
Workmanship to high school boys.
The Washington times., 1911-11-05
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER s, 1911.

Have we reverted to the stone age?
q would seem so when boyish rock bat
Ties come 30 near resulting fatally.
The Washington times., 1911-11-05

Two members Of the Supreme Cour.
viii participate today in the farewell
70 Cardinal-elect Falconio, Chief JUS
tace White and Associate Justice Nc
Kenpa.
The Washington times., 1911-11-05

Two members Of the Supreme Court
Will participate today in the farewell
to Cardinal-elect Falconio, Chief JUS
ace White and Associate Justice Nc
Kenpa. ~
superintendent Davidson leaves today
70 visit his old home at Omaha. WASH
ington will be as glad to welcome him
OacK' as we venture to predict, sim
ccrely as he will be glad to return.
With the Corcoran Art Gallery opening
today as rival public free attraction
to the National Museum, a decision
might be reached by the chfldren's
method of "eeny. meeny, mlney, NO."
With the Juvenile Court still in
operation and the Rev. Zed Copp
working independently to cure incor-
rigible juveniles by q new system"
bad boy hasn't much show any
more.
The Playhouse is preparing to present
series Of delightful productions this
season. In spite Of the ract that the
bubbles license has not been renewed,
some sparkling comedies will be pre-
scented.
y The grangers of Montgomery and
Prince George counties are letting
their representative in Congress know
what they want They have indorsed
Congressman Lewis postal express
bill and the measure for national in
spection of nursery stock.
The magic Of 1.-THE Star-Spangled Ban
nerr was never demonstrated more ef-
fectively than when its strains Gained
an audience in moving picture show
here last night in the midst of an alarm
Of fire. Charles Nelson, the pianist
whose cool head and nimble fingers dia
the work, Is entitled to be remembered.
The Third Assistant Postmaster Gen.
oral was enormously charged with hav-
Ing Issued the order placing Santa
Claus In the fictitious" list and re-
fusing to allow the delivery of his mail.
The Third Assistant Postmaster Gem
eral has always believed in Santa Claus
and had nothing to do with the order.
The truth Of history requires that the
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
take the blame for the order which the
Postmaster General has reversed, but
the main point is that 1t has been re-
versed.
The Washington times., 1911-11-05
OCTOBER CIRCULATION.
Daily.

The number Of complete and perfect copies
Ins washington Times printed daily DUR
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TIMELY LETTERS TO THE TIMES MAIL BAG


without consent ad
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~ szne net total circulation Of The Washington
slmes Sdaily) during the month OF October
.s LH2,n n4 all copies loft over and re-
Ss1sIned being eliminated. This number, when
sIvided BY %. the number Of days OF publi-
Seuon, shows the net daily average for Octo-
~ 70 have been 466ls ~
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ro.ai Tor the month. 4, as, 7s3
Dsay average for the month. ........ 64.452
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The net total circulation OF The washington
Times sunday during the month Of October
was ~. 83s, all copies left over and re-
turned Turned BY agents being eliminated. This
Sundays during October, shows the net
cunaay l.y average for October to have been
Entered at the Postoffice at Washington,
y. G.. az second GLASS matter.
The Washington times., 1911-11-05

superintendent Davidson leaves today
20 visit his old home at Omaha. WASH
ington will be as glad to welcome him
Oack' as we venture to predict. sim
cerely as he will be glad to return.
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sunday.

me number Of complete and perfect copies
eurfng the month Of October was az Follows:
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SOM. TOT month. ................ 23S. 09S
sunday average for the month. ....... E.620
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With the Corcoran Art Gallery opening
today as a rival public free attraction
70 the National Museum, decision
might be reached by the children
method of "eeny, meeny, miney, mo-"
The Washington times., 1911-11-05

With the Juvenile Court still in
operation and the Rev. Zed Copp
working independently to cure incor-
rigible juveniles by q new system" "
bad boy hasn't much show any
more.
The Washington times., 1911-11-05

The Playhouse is preparing to present
q series Of delightful productions this
season. In spite of the ract that the
bubbles license has not been renewed,
some sparkling comedies will be pre-
scented.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-14
Tho Bank Beat the Prince.

The Gentlewoman Of London recalls
the following story Of the prince re-
gent and Coutts' bank: "When George
w. was regent he had grudge
against Coutts and determined to play
trick on the authorities. In those
days even the great banks kept very
small reserves Of cash, and the playful
prince thought out plan to close
COutts. So he sent his equerry round
from Carlton House with a check for
100000, fondly hoping that the bank
would not be able to pay over the
counter. The princes trick, however.
failed Of success, as the wary old part
ncr Of the Strand bank proved equal
to the occasion. He said ut once to
the cquerry. How will bis royal high
ness take he amount. In gold or notes?
The eQucrry hesltated and then said
he had better 70 back to Carlton House
to inquire. So he departed, and Coutts'
had time to send to the Bank of Eng
land and get the cash required, but it
was not needed, as the prince regent,
seeing that CouttS' had got the best
Of him, did not return the check in
question"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-14
Joseph HARE'S Mother
IS NOW CENTENARIAN
ONE HUNOREDTF
BIRTHDAY At HOME OF HER
DAUGHTER.
Hon. Joseph Hare Of Bismarck Re-
ceives Interesting Copy Of Astoria
PAPER Telling Of Event.

Hon. Joseph Hare of this city is
in receipt of copy of the Astoria,
Ore, Daily Budget containing an ac'
count of his mothers 10Odth birthday.
She is still hale, hearty and keen of
perception, and is able to sit and con-
verse with friends from day to day
with a cheerful heart and bright hopes
for the future. Born in Winchester,
Virginia. in February. 1911. she is
abe even now to recall incidents OF
her childhood and takes a keen in
terest in all worldly happenings of
the present time. The Astoria Bud
get says in part:
Sunday, February 5, 1911, was the
lOOdth birthday of Mrs. Frances Ellen
Hare, " idow of John Hare. who re-
sides at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Flora Hare Gillian at 239 Ninth
street, Astoria.
Her life began three months before
John Jacob Aston had matured the
plans that caused the founding of
Astoria and the establishment of the
first white settlement west of the
Rocky mountains James Madison
vas then the fourth president of the
United States, Henry Clay was speak
r CT the national house of represen-
tatiyes ard only two years before
that great patriot. Abraham Lincoln.
was horn. At that time no further
acquisition had been made to the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-14

Anniversary of the birth of Abra-
ham Lincoln was observed in joint
assembly of the state legislature held
yesterday afternoon in the chamber
of the house of representatives. Hon.
Smith Stimmel OF Casselton, the only
survivor of the famous bodyguard Of
100 men of the illustrious president,
was the orator of the day and in his
address he dealt extensively in per-
sonal recollections.
In the introduction of the speaker,
it rs a rather unusual statement in
which President Burdick of the senate
presented Mr.. Stimmel as a personal
friend of the great war president
The speaker was greeted by hearty
applause from the members of the as.
sembly and from the throngs that
had gathered in the galleries and in
the foyers.
The address on Abraham Lincoln
was given rapt attention by all. In
his talk the speaker gave great
many very interesting features of the
life of Lincoln with a personal touch
that brought to all new ideas of his
great work. Tt was splendid effort.
The musical numbers of the after.
noon were by Mrs. H. H. Steele of
Mohall, wife of Senator Steele. and
by Norman B. Black of Grand Forks.
business manager of the Grand Forks
Evening Times.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-14
JOINT ASSEMBLY CALLED
TO Do HONOR TO MEMORY
Of GREAT EMANC|PAT0R

Mrs. Steele's number, "Tosti's Good
BY" was given with unusual depth
Of feeling. Possessed of remark.
ably good voice and thorough knowl.
edge of things musical, Mrs. Steele's
rendition of this number-a number in
the singing of which Melba has ere.
ated such favorable criticism-proved
wonderfully acceptable as was evil
denced by the hearty encore.
Mr.. Black, who has appeared on a
number of occasions during the last
few weeks before Bismarck audiences
delighted the assembly with "A Song
of Thanksgiving. His full voice
Was used to the very best advantage
in the house chamber, the acoustic
proprieties of which, it must be ad.
mitted, are far from perfect Mr..
Black very graciously responded to
an encore.
AS the accompanied. Miss Flora
Harmon of Mandan showed herself a
musician of ability. Her career in
the musical world has not been ex-
tensive, although she has appeared in
this city on several occasions, and
very favorable comment on her per.
Torrance of yesterday has been fire.
quently heard. From both Mrs.
Steele and Mr.. Black Miss Harmon
received very hearty congratulations
upon her ability, and particularly upon
the tanner in which she acquitted
herself.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-14
PLENTY Of WORK IS CUT
out FOR REST Of Session

The first step in the legislative re-
apportionment program has been takel
by the appointment committees of the
two houses in the appointment of a sub.
committee charged with the drafting
OF a committee measure that will prove
acceptable to the two bodies.
Chairnna WEIGH OF the senate com
mittcc. and Chairman Putnam of the
house committee will be members of the
subcommittee, while Acssrs. Ncstos
and Bj ornson have also been selected
as members. Another house member is
still to be named with two other SEN
ate members to be named.
In working oft the apportionment
question the subcommittee has task
of no mean proportions. but it is the
earnest desire of the committee chair
men that the problem be cared for as
carly as possible.
There was a meeting of the two APP
preparations committees held last even
ing but no action was taken on the
bonding question. The plan OF increas-
ing the dept limit of the state to ALLOW
lpI tlIC lNSUttll(SS VI i)DI'NS Will NIIIN u
to construct new buildings at the sew
rral state educational institutions is be-
ing worked ont by a Joint sub-commit-
tee. and while meeting of that sub
committee was held yesterday morn
ing. the question of how the problem
shall be presented has not been def
n;tely decided upon. One question Of
paramount importance is that of the
bord issue proposed. with sentiment ap-
favoring at least 81 900, 900.
In the distribution of this fund among
the several institutions it is also propos-
cd to leave a certain amount to he used
at some future date in the construc-
ton of new institution in the south
western section Of the state.
The work OF taking evidence with re-
lation to the charges lodged against
Judge Cowan of the Second judicial
district. will very likely be connenc-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-14
SAGE FOR DARKENING The
HAIR.

There is nothing new about the idea
CT using sage for restoring the color
ct the hair. Our great-grandmothers
kept their locks soft. dark and glossy
by using sage tea" Whenever
their hair fell out or took on q dull.
faded or streaked appearance, they
r'!de a brew Of sage leaves a2d ap-
piled It to their hair with wonderful
" beneficial effect.
Nowadays We don't hay. to resort
to tho old-time, tiresome method OF
,athcrfng the herbs and making tho
rev. This is dono by skillful chem
zts better than we could do It our
;'vos, and all We nave to do is to call
'cr the rcady-made product. Wyeth's
'ase and Sulphur Hair Romcdy. con-
aiming sage In tho proper strength.
ith the addition Of sulphur, another
dime scalp remedy.
The manufacturers OF thi, remedy
':ho:ize druggists to sell j.. under
'a-an:ee that the money will be re-
mled II it fails to do exactly az
"~eSented
I is pre- araticn IS offered to tho
-" ?: fifty cents a bctt.e AMI is
''d and 'old hv