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The Washington times., 1912-03-28
WHERE THE CONSTITUTION
OBSTRUCTS LABOR LAWS
To the Editor Of THE TIMES:

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
For the information OF your corrs-
spondent, the writer would state that
the Federal Government has no au-
thority to enact a universal eight
hour working day." Such law II
enacted would be declared ur.constitu-
tional. and the Constitution OF the
United States" in more ways than one
defeats the enactment of laws for the
betterment Of the people as a whole.
One learned attorney has said:
The Constitution represents the financial
SIDE: when there is sound and logical
| reason to object to a given law, then the
corrupt money intereEts' will object to the
law on the grounds that II will be "uncon-
| Btitutional."
The Federal Government, under the
present Constitution, can enact laws
an eight-hour working dsy-for such
work as is done for the Government. !.
and foreign commerce, but beyond thai
II cannot go, for the Union being COM
posed of a number of States, gives to
each State certain rights, and by vir-
tue Of these rights" each State enacts
laws for matters wholly within the
State. Until this is changed, It is utter
| ly impossible for the Federal Gov
| ernment to enact and enforce an eight
hour working day.
Referring to the bill introduced In
Congress oy Congressman Lea of Ten.
nessee for mediation. full account of
which is given in The Times, as we'll
as an able editorial in the Sunday edi-
ton, this bill will not see the light OF
day. for It will be held by many Con-
gressmen to be unconstitutional. There
are at this time-tcday-about 1000
railroad employees on strike. and beinl
that class of employees working ir
shops, offices. etc, the Erdman act doe,
not and cannot apply to them. Practi
cally every labor order of railroad EN-.
lployes, would welcome the extending
OF the Erdman act to embrace them
but the Constitution of the United
States" does not permit this being
done. H. 8. JEFFERY.
The Washington times., 1912-03-28
MAIL BAG HAS BECOME
MOST INTERESTING PART

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Too much praise cannot be given The
Washington Times for it's liberality in
allotting a large and valuable part Of
the paper to the unrestricted discussion
by correspondents Of the questions of
the day at the risk OF those terrible
threats from some subscribers to stop
the paper. This space has already be-
come the most interesting part of The
Times, and promises 10 become It's
principal feature.
True some of these correspondents, as
was to be expected, have abused this
privilege to vent their prejudices and
intolerance, instead OF In the interest OF
truth and justice, but even these onens-
i've communications have not been the
least instructive and interesting and
furnished their own best answers.
Those correspondents who have
abused "infidels" only showed their own
want of religion, for a religion without
love Is no religion at ALL Those who, In
a praiseworthy zeal against intemper-
abused those who drink and smoke
have only shown their own intemper-
ance. The anonymous correspondent
who. in an equally pTaiseworthy zeal
for universal peace. allowed himself TO
call Italy cowardly and only three
in Tripoli and who charged an opponent
with ignorance, only showed his own
lack or temper and ignorance of the
well known axiom that you can't i'm
prove people by abusing them. but can
by showing love for them. My advice
to all your correspondents is this: BE,
fore you take UP the pen be sure you
have only truth and justice in view.
otherwise your effusions will have but
little value. y. &. GALLUP.
The Washington times., 1912-03-28
REPELS CHARGE THAT
ROOSEVELT is COWARD
To the Editor Of THE TINES:

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
During the course of a recent sermon
q Washington pastor speaking Of Roose-
welt said among other things that he
was a strange mixture OF courage and
cowardice.
We must enter a vigorous protest
against the charge that the colonel
ever shows lack OF courage. Events
uf the pas few weeks prove that there
Is no yellow streIk' in Roosevelt.
Who but a thoroughly brave man would
declare he was willing to accept the
nomination FOR the Presidency upon the
invitation Of sevcn governors, who rep
resented only themselves. while 7.oC0. 900
Further, these seven governors gave
their assurance that the country was
on fire for him. Yet. in spite of this
he scorned to provide himself with an
asbestos suit. AS a result of this dis
play of braEery he has been badly
have elected delegates to the Chicago
convention. and from present indications
he will be entirely consumed within \
month.
Is there any trace of cowardice In
Roosevelt when he seeks a third term
after changing from a strenuous advo-
cate of yeracity TO president of the
ponent Of the square deal to DO
iitical trickster; from a statesman to a
deinnEo1ie,, and from a Republican 20
a Popullst!
or course it can be contended that
Roosevelt was inpelled more by ego
foolIshness. than bv courage. but this is
merely begging the question. What we
started out to contend, and now repeat
is that Roosevelt Is not a coward. A.
The Washington times., 1912-03-28
CHANGED HIS VIEW
IN FAVOR OF BIBLE
To the Editor Of THE TIMES:

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
A few years ago the writer disca led
the Bible. like many others. He could
not reconcile its many parts but, thank
God, he can now reconcile II as a COM
plete whole, from Genesis to Revela-
tions. The fault was his own. Timothy
ii, 2-15, reads: Study to show thyself
approved unto God a workman that
need not be ashamed rightly dividing
the Word of God"
Peter ii, 2-l3, tells us: Nevertheless
we according to His promise look for
n new heaven and a new earth wherein
dwelleth righteousness" He speaks OF
this present evil world and the world
that was destroyed By the food. We
are now in this present evil world on
the eve, as described in Daniel xii, IA
and l0 also Matthew XXiv, from tenth
verse to end. The general thought
seems to be that when the body dieS
the soul of the good goes to heaven, the
wicked to hell, to remain there till the
Judgment Day. Christ says in John iii
13: mo man hath ascended into heaven
etc. Acts ii, "a, tolls us that David
a man after Gods own heart, has moi
gone to heaven. How can we expect
TO go there at death?
There Is to be Judgment Day. Petel
il, 3-S. tells us that one day in the sigh
OF the Lord is as thousand years ant
thousand years as one day. Tha
will be the Judgment Day, thousand
year day. Do the dead return from
| heaven? No. From hell fire? No; the!
are not there. Read John v. 1928
Christ says: Marvel not at this fo
the hour Is coming in the which all tina
| are in their graves shall hear his voic'
and come forth for Judgment"
The human family in this age ar
suffering for the sins of our first par
ents. The penalty was death, and 1
| Christ had not died we should hav,
| remained dead but by His death H
! bought life for us, II we will accept
| in the next age. w. II. GATES.
The Washington times., 1912-03-28
NO DOUBT ABOUT HER SENSE.

Whether it is an advantage to be complimented
before the whole country is a debatable question
Take the of Miss Virginia Lee. Mr.. Carnegie
has been quoted saying that Miss Lee is the most
beautiful girl in Pittsburgh; that he would be a
lucky man who would get her, and so forth, and so
on. Whether the former captain of industry ac-
tually said it or not the compliment flew around the
country and Miss Lee woke up to find herself fa-
nous.
A skirmishing party of photographers camped
outside her humble home at daybreak; a crowd
gathered downtown to see her enter the building
where she works; then offers of ali sorts began to
pour in upon her.
But instead of doing any one of these things she
merely blushed and remarked how embarrassed she
felt and declared she intended to 60 on working for
her living.
From which we gather that Mr.. Carnegie was not
mistaken in Miss Lee To be modest as we'll as
beautiful is to be queen among women. 1t was a
severe test and the young woman appears to have
come out of it handsomely. When she changes her
The Washington times., 1912-03-28
VISIT OF SUFFRAGETTES
TO HALLS OF CONGRESS
To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
Mar bod O Mttle tOnP1Ie

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Mary had a little tongue
That always had fun sway,
And everywhere that Mary went
Her tongue had much to say.
To the Capitol she went one day,
With other maids galore;
She said she wanted to get a vote,
And also the Senate hoor
And when at last the floor VAS herA,
She gaZed about the hall;
Her little tongue began to waR;
She for her rights did call.
The omen vote in other States,
So We must now begin
(But Mary quite forgot to tell
The state" that she lived in.D
Were going to vote and legislate,
And ruT for office, too;
No more for us the busting cap,
The cook stove and the stew!
Wen show you how TO omnibus
The bills, like shooting stars,
And sessions Will so peaceful be
Just ike the ID. A. RS,
And when that glorious day shall come
Wen all be here on time:
You'll find us sitting where you sit
Ir dignity-sublime.'
So Mary's emancipated tongue
lust wagged ana waCgcd at will;
For all / know, or nll I care,
II may be WagEing sulL
The Washington times., 1912-03-28
THE FOUR NEW SENATORS,

Arizona and New Mexico have elected their Sem
ators; two Democrats from Arizona, two Republicans
from New Mexico. The New Mexican winners are A.
B. Fall and Thomas R. Catron both standpatters of
the correctest Sect In Arizona Mark Smith and
Henry F. Ashurst are elected.
The membership of the Senate rises to ninety
Six in all probability it will remain at that point for
many years. 1t may reasonably be doubted if people
now living will see the number increased. Continen-
tai United States is all carved into States, except
Alaska the only possibility of States is in the
right of Texas to divide itself into five States and
there is no possibility of that happening Texas is
too proud of her premiership.
Perhaps Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii, Saskat.
chewan Alberta Sonora Torreon, and so on will one
day send their two Senators each to Washington but
it is not likely that anybody old enough to be
interested in such proceedings will them do it.
The Washington times., 1912-03-28
THINKS RELIGION is
AN AFFAIR OF WEALTH

To the Editor OF THE TIMES
like to read the discussion on re-
liGion in your paper. In a recent issue
James Henderson said Christian means
follower Of Christ, and 1t was very
necessary that all who professed the
name TO be true followers of the Lamb
of God. | wish he had m ade II a little
nlainer and told us what we have to do
to follow Christ. Is 1t Cnly 20 go to
church. read the Bible. pray, and sing,
and where we have to come In contact
with tramps, drlnks, and the common
class of people. tell them to be q
or t-toucil. il.me-feeling9
Or would loving our neighbor as our
selves mean 20 take the homeless in.
feed the hungry and clothe the naked,
and do u as we would our own brother
or son?
You sometimes hear Christians say
they don't believe such people have
any souls. They only .ook al the out
life is far inferior to theirs. but I sup;
pose all souls saved in heaven Will
be equal.
1t secr.s as though it would he Il
ians to have to walk the golden streets
with the Door, ignorant laboling class
and not even have the fine churches &c
90 to where the poorly dressed CAM
come, IKE Lney 40 mere. OIi' mN, tn"rt
will he no fine clothes. Jewels and othel
means Of style show and display. IT'S
like the society woman talking oVel
tho phone. che did not know where L
spend the summer, for there was 5,
many Irish everywhere. The old Irsl
woman standing by said, Go to hell
then: you will find no Irish there.
Perhaps there will be moro of the com
mon hard in heaven than the Upper ten
For NV part ] .lon't see muchs differ
, ence in most Christi ans lives than the
honest, respectful sinner. I believe OF
the Lord Jesus. but sorry to say. dom
live according 10 my idea of a Christian
w W,
The Washington times., 1912-03-28
WHAT DO INFIDELS GIVE
IN PLACE OF THE FAITH
To the Editor of THE TINES:

To the Editor of THE TINES:
If 1t were not so sad 1t would be
amusing to read the letters of the in
fidels and notice the superior air that
tho writers assume. They remind me of
Little Jack Horner. and l think where
ignorance is bliss, tbs folly to be wise"
They put their opinion, few in number
and small in Importance, against the
great number OF intelligent and promi-
nent Christians, trying with their puny
fists to strike down the mountains.
1t is amusing to read some of these
letters criticising the taking away OF
the crutches of the feeble old man, say.
The Washington times., 1912-03-28

Ing that he ought not to need them and
should throw them away; that he needs
nothing in their place. They might as
well say that they would never grow
old; that would be just as foolish. But
they have not said what they would
give, him in place of the crutches. and
you may depend upon 1t they won't.
They want TO take away a Bible and a
faith that thousands have died for and
thousands are ready to die for, and
give nothing In the place. Unbelief is
the objectionable sin. and that makes
II so sad that there are some who live
In a Christian country should commit II
In writing these uneXcuSable letters try
ing to destroy the faith of others. Oh,
Lord, pardon them and open their eyes
to the enormity of their sin, for they
know not what they do.
MORRIS A. MOORE.
Alexandria, Va
The Washington times., 1912-03-28
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS

ARMY.
Captain WILLIAM NICK. LAMBDIN,
Fourth Field Artillery. to quarter
masters department, May ., 1872
vice Captain WILLIAM p. ENNIS,
quartermasteT. assigned to Fourth
Field ARTILLERY
Lieutenant CHARLES S. FOWLER, re-
tired, relieved from recruiting duts
at Richmond, Va, and will proceed
10 Portland. Me-, relieving Captain
FRANK l.. GRAHAM. retired, who
will go to Richmond. Va.
The Washington times., 1912-03-28

Lieutenant FRANK RORSCHACH,
when discharged from naval hos
pital, Mare Island, Cal, to Asiatic
station.
Ensign II. L. SPENCER, resignation
accepted April l, 1872.
Midshipmsn J. w. Anderson, resignation
accepted March 2s, 1872.
Midshipman l.. c. CAREY, detached
Connecticut, to Hartford.
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.
ARRNED-Washingt at santo Do
mingo City; Mars at Hampton
Roads.
SAILED-Wisconsi from Portsmouth,
n. H., for Tompkinsville; Leonidas 5
from Hampton Roads for Ports
Virginia, and Salem from Hampton
Roads for Tangisr Sound.
The Washington times., 1912-03-28

mind and decides to marry, no doubt the innocent
author of her unwelcome fame will send her-well,
something more acceptable than library.
The Washington times., 1912-03-28

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The Washington times., 1912-03-28
NAVY.

NANN.
Captain GUSTAV KAEMMERLlNG, de-
tached Chester, Pa, to Bureau OF
steam Engineering, washington
The Washington times., 1912-03-28
What's on the Program, In
Washington Today

The following Masonic organizations
will meet tonight: Lodges-New Jeru-
iaem ins No. No a. F. e. g. fsG6SS TsmPfe G. NU WNs l.
visitation. Eastern Star-William F.
Hunt Chapter.
The following |. o. o. F. lodges will
meet tonight: Columbia, No. 10, and
Excelsior, No. II, degree work; Salem,
No. q, business.
The following knights of Pythias or
ganizations will meet tonight: Lodges
q. business. Uniform Rank-Coldwell
Company. No. 7, drill.
mons, the Corcoran Gallery OF Art.
the Washington Academy of Sci.
ences., National Museum. today and
Lecture on The A ssignmont and Ter
Blair, before the Washington chap"
ter, American Institute of Banking
Meeting Of the ladies' committee,
" ashlngtou Lodge of Eiks' spring
festival committee. D. m.
Address by Senator Charles. F. John
son before Temple Lodge, No. 80, F.
A. a. M. Now Masonic Temple. to-
Conferriug of degrees by Washington
Chapter. No. 2 r. A. NJ" Masonic
Temple, tonight.
Georgetown University orchestra,
reading room for the blind. Library
o. Congress, 4:30 p. m
Mass meeting. in the interest OF uni
vorsal transfers. rooms of the House
District Committee, Capitol. S. p. m.
Address by John Walker Holcombe,
United states Department OF the III
terlor, on The Devises Of Democ-
racy," before the Stanton Suffrage
Club, the District Public Library, s
Special meeting of the Mems Social
Club Of tho Emmanuel Episoopal
Church, Parish Hall, Anacostia, to-
| Dinner to Major Samuel f. Smiley by
OFFICERS OF the First and Second In
fantry, and the Signal Corps, d. c.
n. g., Hotel Continental. s p. m.
AmuSements.
National-Anna Held in Mile. Irno-
cence. S:l5 p. m.
Belasco-"P Walk" S:l5 D. m.
Columbia-Columbia Players in Mrs.
| Danes Defense" 2l5 and Sis D. m
Chase s-Polite vaudeville, els and Sis
Casino-EMte vaudeville.
| Cosmos-Refined vaudeville.
| Academy-"Don't Lie to Your Wife, "
2:15 ana 8:l5 p, m.
| Majestic-Continuous vaudeville
Gayety-"Painting the Town." 2:l5 and
Lycsum-"Ths Big Review" al5 and
ATeSds-skating. bowling. and motion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
w. R. BRASSELL
 RAPS POL|CEME| Montgomery Commissions Charges Several With
 Inefficiency

Montgomery, September F.-,(Special) J Charges that certain policemen are ineff cient and that he has never been invite to private conferences about the operatio of tho police department were made h Commissioner Walter R. Brassell toda when recommendations of the Bushes Mems League that Commissioner c. ] Mcintyre be transferred from the polio department were considered by the cit commission. The report of the invest gating committee of the business orgar ization was received and filed after Con missioner F. B. Joseph had been defeats in an effort to have the commission a. cept some of the recommendations.
 Commissioner Mcintyre defended hin department had shown more results tha those of Mobile and Augusta, Ga. H challenged Commissioner Brassell to fui nish the name of policeman whoi the commissioner charged with being is norant of the ordinances of the cit. The commissioner gave the name of Pc liceman Meyers and the officer was oi dered to show why he should not | suspended for not knowing that a cit ordinance prohibited the running of al tomobiles at night without front an rear lights.
 The Business Mems league several day ago reported that Montgomery polio department was inefficient and that Con missioner Mcintyre should be transferre from supervision over the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
4O1 DIVORCES FIRST
 6 MONTHS OF YEAR

Montgomery. September 17,-(Special) Four couples secured divorces to ever 100 couples married in Alabama durir the first six months of this year, a cording to a bulletin issued by the sta board of health today.
 There were 1e.g75 marriages during u six months, while 401 divorces were gran ed. The divorce rate among white pc sons was per cent, while 1t was l pI cent higher among negroes
 During the half year there were 21,2 births and SS49 deaths, the birthrate thousand per annum being 19.3 and Il death rate S:03. estimating that the state population is 2,199,972.
 More persons died from pneumonia du ing the time than from any other caus while tuberculosis was close secon Deaths from the former disease were g; while 903 persons died from tuberculosis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
|. t. z|RKLE DIES
 AT MONTGOMERY

Montgomery, September 17.-(Special)- c. G. Zirkle, leading business man of Montgomery for several years, died at his residence on South Perry street to- day, after an illness of several months duration. He is survived by a widow, two daughters and several other rela- tives. Funeral services will be conducted at his late residence Wednesday after noon. MT. Zirkle was prominent in the church. society and politics and was a member of a real estate firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
P|CKENS COUNTY
 NEWS MAKES DEbU'

Carrollton, September 17.-tSpecial0 The Pickens County News, published ! the commercial club of Reform, has r gently made its appearance in the new paper field of this section. The paper issued in the interest of that thriving Ii tie city and is already demanding the a tention of the reading public.
 Vehry little damage was done the cottc crop by the equinoctial storm which pas ed over this section last Saturday. Quii a deal of open cotton was Tn the field but very little was blown out of the bol by the hard wind throughout the day.
 A series of services are being held the Baptist church this week, conductt by the Rev. J. D. Ray, pastor of Calvar church, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
POPE PLUS HONORS
 NEW YORK CATHOLl

Toledo. O.. September 17-Joseph Fr of New York, president of the Germ Roman Catholic Central verein, today W informed by his. excellency. Most Rs John Bonzano, papal delegate to t United States that Pope Plus has cabl him to confer the order of Knight of Gregory upon him for his interest in { Roman Catholic church's welfare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
BLACH's PRIZES
Awarded to Members of Baron Tea
 for Best Work

Prize winning ball players who are e titled to their choice between Vulcan ha and Frat shoes at Blachs are as follow Bill McGilvray wins prize for best bs ting and also best infielder
 Jimmy Johnston wins prize for bt base stealer.
 Raymond Boyd wins prize for be pitcher.
 Clyde Mcbride wins prize for best O, GoId
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
TALLADEGA WILL
 BUILD STATE ROAD Labor and Teams Being As
 sembled for Work COST WILL BE S12,OOO
COST WILL BE S12,0OO
Highway Will Extend From Talladega to Mardisville, Distance of Five MiIes-Second Artesian Well
 Being Bored at Talladega

Talladega, September 17.-(Special) Labor and teams are being assembled to immediately begin work on the state highway from Talladega to Mardis- vile. a distance of five miles, A. r. Bearden has the contract. Twelve thousand dollars will be expended on this construction. The line of the road will follow the present public road to . great extent.
 Juries Sworn In
 The regular and special juries on Monday were sworn in by Frank La nier, the register of the city court and Justice of the peace, who has been re- gently appointed deputy clerk. After the oath was administered it was dis covered that Lanier had not been sworn fin as deputy clerk and immediately he was sworn in, and the juries were again sworn.
 College Opens Tomorrow
 The synodical college opens Thurs day morning in a new and beautiful building and with the best faculty in the history of the college. Miss Young blood is principal of the primary de- partment Mrs. Fred Harwood teaches violin, mandolin and guitar The other members of the faculty are the same as last session.
 Beautify Church Walls
 Birmingham has sent an artist to Tal- 1adega to beautify the walls of the First Baptist church. MT, Sanderson, a Canadian artist, whose home is in Bir- mingham is at work doing fresco de- signs on the walls of the First Baptist churchg
 Idle Day in Court
 In the city court Tuesday there was complete waterhaul. Eight cases were set down for trial. but each of them for various reasons were called and left untried. The business of the day was disposed of by 10 a. m., leaving a whole day of lettering and idleness to the jurors and witnesses in attendance.
 Boring Second Well
 Boring has begun on the second ar tesian well, The city is paying for this well. The citizens paid for the first well and were reimbursed by the city It is figured that the flow of the united wells when finished will amount to 4S0 gallons per minute, a quantity sufficient for city many times larger than Talladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
No Training Needed

Los Angeles, September f.-"Girls should never train for athletic events
 Declaring that she follows this rule her self. Miss May Sutton. the tennis player. ridicued today reports that she has lost 47 pounds by starvation.
 T never went into training save once. and that once lost the international title in England, she said.