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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-08-21

NTX-s Suh men are BeneraHy pUo AM oueH hproNue
seems to prove the statement But does it? Is it not possible, and ever prob
able, that such great men a. Martin Luther, John Milton, Shakespeare. Shelley,
Edison, Marconi, Lorenz Gladstone, Lincoln and Mckinley could have been
Rockefeners. Carneghs, Morgans and Armours If the accumulation Of a fort
une had been a more desirable thing to them than their better service of man.
kind? Is 1t not conceivable that Theodore Roosevelt If he had gone int the
life insurance business could have made a salary of a hundred and fifty thous-
and dollars a year like McCurdy? Or, that plain Jones the preacher could not
have lived in the biggest house in town if he had gone into the plumbing bust
gone into the plumbing business any mor than Theodore Roosevelt could
have entered life insurance.
The immortal Wagner chose music instead of moneymakng,a and the great
emancipation OF the slave chose law rather than backsmithing because the
inspiration for great things a upon him.
Just for a handful of silver many a nal who has heard in lis su the
divine call of nobler things and felt within himself the power to elevate man
kind, has forsaken the thorny path of duty for the pleasant pastures of fnan-
cl ase Just for the privilege Of owning a automobile and living in a
coldly beautiful palace, hundreds of men well qualified along the lines of art
Or industry that help mankind, have Joined the gamblers of Wall Street or
sold themselves into a business or profession Of doubtful character. Money
and social position arr theirs, but that is all the reward they will get; and
its a mighty poor n when you sit down and think it all over.
God Almighty shows how little He thinks of money by the sort of folks
He gives It to. Men and women who forsake every high ideal just for a handful
OF silver, never know the beautiful and good, for the curse of moneys myser
ios magic. The heights of true living re unexpored, the ideals worth trv
ing for are forgotten, and the alchemy of fine desires is lost to sense through
the Midas wish to turn all loneliness and beauty into marketable gold.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-08-21
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This department is edited by
Mrs. Ria l.. Ziegler and anyone
having social news of interest will
confer a favor on the Register by
'phoning Mrs. Ziegler. 316.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10

are labortng to bring about different order
of things. men gradually losing interest in
churches, and the cause of such seems hard for
the majority to There is a cancerous growth
of some sort which should be diagnosed or the
places of worship in this enlightened gospel
age may ere long become desolate rs the
Parthenon, Theseum or Temple at Olympia
Does the church appeal to the burden bearers
of the world as in days OF yoref 1t lis plain that
1t does not Those who bear the heat and bur-
den Of the day not feeling at home under
present conditions
movement is In progress in Baltimore in
tended TO bring us back to the "old-time re-
iigton." half page advertisement appears in
a paper of the Monumental city today The
and Works Greed and Dogmas. The Giving
of Ones Substance to Things Hoped For VS.. The
Giving of Ones Self to Ceremonial and Ritual !"
A picture appears in the center of the adver-
tsement which represents a workman, who has
been laid off, returning to his humble home.
His wife is lying i'll in bed, half-starved infant
Is attempting to crawl upon the floor, and a
little daughter, scantiy clothed with want de-
picted upon her face Is coming to meet her
disconsolate father The picture tells more than
could be contained in volume.
Under the picture is the following from 8
book seldom read and seldom studied Grew
1911: They shall hunger no more, neither thirst
any more: neither shall the strike upon
them. any heat For the lamb which Is In
the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall
lead them unto living fountains OF waters: and
God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes
I--Alexandrda Gazette.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
Men in the Churches

SThe Northampton Va Times recently said
grogation few Sundays ago, suggested that
some of the sisters dress in their husbands
clothes in order that he might some time when
at a climax in his sermons have excuse for
bawing brethren all which brings forcefuly
to mind the question why do so few men attend
church? Why, to be specific. do few men in
Cape Charles attend divine service?
1t cannot be because of distance. for home
is more than a few blocks from some house of
Worship neither will the oft-exploted plea OF
fatigue from the weeks labors obtain for these
same absentees work ten hours day and are
he first in evidence at the moving picture show
when night comes.
What's the cause. and whose the fault? Has
that old time magnetism which used to attract
alike the Christian and the non-C Christian de-
parted from the chuch? If SO. why7 To what
cause are her choicest energies devoted--fne
physical or spiritual equipment? Have denomi-
national rivalries and envy acquired a stronger
hold on our religious organizations than zeal
for the salvation of souls? We asking--not
answerng-these questions. The churches
themselves must answer. not to but God.
The fact that the church OF the present day
is not appealing to men has for some time
little anxiety. In all congregations there are
Notwithstanding the many enterprises resorted to
in order to interest the masculine gender in
church work. the number of males who exhibit
any zeal is gradually declining.
While earnest and well-meaning minister's
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
CURRENT COMMENT


1t is question whether newspapers should
help the department of agriculture in spreading
the knowledge of the new drug called heroin.
1t is to be assumed that a vast number of peo
pie have never heard of 1t, and therefore ars
thus far safe from It. But the department
of agriculture finds that the sales of this drug
have greatly increased of late, and especially
in those States which have rigid laws against
the indiscrimnate sale of morphine and cocaine
The drug Is said to be fully dangerous as
morphine for the that It occasionally
kills the victim outright and its habit Ia far
moro difficult to overcome than the use of the
other drugs. 1t lis obviously good drug TO
leave alone, and the department undoubtedly
means well when II advises people, pending fur
ther action, to avoid preparations containing
the substance and to take 1t only on the pre-
scription of reputable physicians. 1t may be
we'll to be forewarned, but II Is certain that
hundreds Of thousands of people would not
have heard of herofn to say nothing OF ac-
curing the habit, II the department of agrt-
culture had not published account OF 1t.
And, by the way. what has the department
of agriculture TO do with the drug. Its or
abuse anyway a=-Winchester Union,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10

This habit of the United States senate Of talk
ing forever on proposition Is an insult to the
republic. The right to do It is pretense and
nothing more. Unlimited controversy Is the
worst enemy OF truth. Confusion Is blight
to the Judgment and that Is what get in
these senatorial debates Truth hates dispute.
All 1t asks for is clean statement OF a PROPOSE
ton the opposition to 1t and then let the
matter be settled by the intuitions and axioms
Of the mind. knowledge Is not definite thing.
Every fact one can oppose by another fact.
There Is Gibraltar in controversy; only a
mirage beyond. Great men argue little.
All Of which premise TO say, that the
United States senate needs the cloture. par
lame ntary fundamentally to stop debate and
come to a vote. Had such rule prevailed the
currency bill would have been settled and for
gotten and the business of the country would
today be resting easy The only thing in the
way Is the presumption and pomposty of the
senator's They regard 1t as an indgnity to stop
them talking, whereas 1t would be blessing
to the country. The house has the cloture; why
not the senate ohio State Journal.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
rvrsE First RTFP TAKEN.

Resolved, That In the opinion Of the house
az representatives the declaration OF the lord
If the admiralty Of Great Britain the Right
aon winston Churchill, that the government
~ thf United Kingdom is willing and ready
To co-eperate with other governments TO secure
FOR ont year suspension of naval construction
programs offers the means Of tmmed ate lessen-
.ng ths enormous burdens Of The people ana
avoiding the waste Of investment in. war ma
aersal
"Resolved That copy OF this resolution be
furnished the president. with the request that
M far as he can do So having due regard fol
me Interests 04 the United States he use his
influence TO consumnate the agreement sue-
gegted by the Right Hon. Winston Churchill"
That Is the resolution passed by the house Of
representatives Monday by overwhelming
aajerlty Eleven Of 32s voting voted in the
negative
The proportion represents truly. We believe,
the proportion Of jingoes TO lovers Of peace. 1t
represents the sentiment Of the people Of this
country toward international disarmament.
Thousands have dreamed of a day when there
shaIi be an end Of riotous expenditures for bat
tleships and thousands OF others have hoped
seep down In their hearts for the international
millennium other thousands while calling for
larger expenditures for purposes have
wished that 1t was not necessary and that the
money expended for battleships which either
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
The Cost OF a Girl.

According to a petition to surrogate in
darkest New York 1t costs minor daughter OF
parents who happens to be persons of social
position In that vicinity less than $6.12o a
year to live and be educated The total is made
UP Of the following Items: Salary OF COVER
ness, $780, board and expenses of governess
$500; art lessons, $500; riding lessons, $500.
dancing lessons $500; general house expenses
$500; dress $1,000; pocket money, $500.
This Will remind those who remember 1t OF
the famous saying of the wife of wealthy
deniZen OF the city. In the OF
Il suit brought against her by an architect who
didn't get all. the money that he claimed TO be
due him, she remarked that 1t much the
duty of woman to live up to her income as
1t to live ip to her reputation.
Obviously. the cost OF high living is keeping
pace with the high cost OF living generally
The average person Will think that a girl car
worry along and secure pretty good educa
ton to boot considerably less than $500
year In any event, the vast majority of girl
do it. A course in how to money rathel
than how to squander II would be a valuable
addition TO every observation-disclosures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
WRITES GOVERNOR
PROTESTING LETTER

BENJAMIN Lovenstsin yesterday
wrote letter to Governor Mann pro-
testing that the executive had shown
him d.scourtesy In refusing to
pardon John Bicof. ono OF Loven-
stems clients, who was convicted Of
housebreaking and sentenced to two
years In the State prison without CIV
ing him opportunity to present his
clients case in person.
Lovenstein claims that Bicoff waa
kept in the city jail for several months
after he had confessed to the charge
in order that he might testify against
Thomas Blackwell, a negro, charged
with buying the plumber. Upon the
testimony OF Bicofr the negro was con.
vtcted and fined a hundred dollars
In his letter to Governor Mann
I1ovenstein says II arm justified to feel
indignant and would not be true TO
my trust II permitted the dIscourtesy
accorded me to pass without com
ment-
About three weeks ago called At
your exceilency's ONCE with The object
in view to present a petition for
pardon. Instead OF seeing your ex-
cellency. Mr.. Owen (the governors
secretary interceded and asked that
my papers, along with the petition. be
| left with him. I therefore Acceded to
| his request with the understanding
that before passing finally upon this
case your excellency would grant me
an audience.
| You doubtless overlooked thu fact
| that your petitioner had served seven
months of his term, and In fact II
| does not appear that such time served
WAS ever committed. 1t does appear,
however. that as counsel for the pcti>
toner, ] was entirely ignored and the
| courtesy of n hearing. which In this
case deserved unusual montion. was
also denied.
/ I'm the name OF the majesty Of the
law. and In justice to mankind. I urge
you to reconsider your actions In this
matter The Commonwealth has kept
this young boy. who - more defective
than delinquent, in jail for the period
mentioned In his petition. In order -
bring about the conviction Of tho man.
and who, AZ q matter OF faGt. was In
strumental before tho jury In having
| him convicted
II am prompted by sense Of Justice
to say that this petition which was
handed to you by Mr.. Owen was not
carefully considered. and In view Of
the fact that was not given hearing
before fnal judgment. that you re-
open this case and permit mo to pre-
sent you additional proof which will
warrant your exceliency In reversing
your opinion"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
THE GROWTH OF PROHIBITION.

Whether or no Richmond p uobson or Oscar
Underwood he elected TO tina United States sen
ate from Alabama the campaign in that State
shows one thing eonclusively. That one thing
Is tbs growth Of the prohibition cause in Ala
sarna and the earnestness and determination
nj It's adharents.
Outside Of Alabama sentiment Is overwhelming
for Underwood The Alabama congressman has
made q splendid record as member Of congress
and as floor leader OF the Democratic party
and has crowned IT all with the drawing and
putting through the house the frst real tariH
revision bill In a generation. BY his ability
and By his service to the nation he has justly
received the gratitude and respect Of the nation
On the other hand. Hobson has but two claims
10 fame One Of those claims has all but expired
NV the statute OF limitations enacted centuries
ago by the first ungrateful republic. "~hich was
the first republic The other service performed
by him is of continuing duration and 1t Is the
service which clears up the seeming mystery
of his strength in Alabama, That Is his de-
votion to the cause OF prohibition.
Friends OF Underwood without the State OF
Alabama praise Underwood enemies of Hob
son within the state of Alabama are detractors
Of Hobson. The great work performed in thf
house by Underwood nakes It almost fTnpoB
sible for those without the State to understand
the strength displayed by Hobson in his racf
for the senate and leads many Of them to con
denim Alabama followers Of the Merrimac here
without stint and to ceusure Hobson severed.
for opposing his laudabe ambition to reap as
reward for his service seat in the uppe
branch Of congress. These detractors OF Rich
mond r Hobson. within and without Hobson'
home State. unconsciously testify to the strengt
of the prohibition cause in Alabama, for tina
is the strength Of Congressman Hobson, TIL
greater Underwood is and the smaller Hobso
is. IA man and as candidate, the finer and NOR
convincing the testimonial 10 the sentiment TO
prohibition of the people of Alabama
Hobson Is q man above the average but wit
no record OF constructive statesmanship or c
legislative service to his people behind hin
but because he is a pronounced prohibitioni:
OF no uncertain views he will probably so I
the United States senate,
Underwood IN an able man. with nations
reputation and holding the respect and admir-
fson of his colleagues He has brought fan
to Alabama. who gave him to the country, an
he has fairly deserved we'll at their hands. Thei
ia no reason to believe that the people of h
state do not recognize all this and that undt
other circumstances would not give him h
hearts desire and send him to the senate "
the merest suspicion that he is at heart liqu'
man and fear that his election would injui
the prohibition cause in Alabama has operate
TO lessen his chances and to turn certainty I'M
doubt
That. II seems TO US. ia the explanation 70 Ho
sons great strength against Underwood in tt
nressnt campaign for the United States senat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10

Women I'm Washington city making tours
Of the Red Light districts for the avowed
purpose Of seeing. for themselves whether dis
orderly houses allowed in the District
the capitol other public buildings" THIS
10 he "a very shameful bid for notoriety
and attempt TO crafty degraded and morbid
curiosity and taste for flth--al disguised
work for morality and to induce the congress
to enact anti-Wce legislation Anybody with
common knows that there is not only no
need but no excuse for these making
personal pilgrrnages TO such places and study
ing with their eyes the methods of street
walkers and the dealings of the fallen with
their customers We seem to be passing through
a muck and period of insane perver-
sion in which some women forgetting not
only natural modesty- and reserve, but AL the
instincts Of their and the traditions of civil
l!zed society OF course the names Of the ex
plorers carefully given to the newspapers
and duly and prominently pubished--Roanoke
Times
There are reformers aud reformers, up
lifters" and honest men and women working
for the betterment OF humanity. humble sincere
devotees of welfare work and notoriety seekers.
The task OF those of us who are neither is to
discriminate so that we can help and encourage
the one aud discountenance the other.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10
From Poverty to Wealth

The story of the life of william G. Nixon
is a striking demonstration OF unwavertng
zeal and determination to reach the highest
at his command. From tramp he rose to
president of railroad, through persistent.
efforts, and sometimes almost thwarted by
misfortune, he made still greater effort and
Is now one of the best known railroad men
In the country. We all must learn tho
lesson of perseverance, and though every
success may not be as signal, no man stands
still and everybody wants to go forward.
The banking system today makes 1t pos
sfble for every man and woman to enjoy
the advantages and opportunities made
available through afiiaton with strong
bank
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10

The Tazewell Republican predicts panic as
the result Of Democratic policies and sees a
possibility of the election of Bascomb Slemp az
president Though it would injure many. the
country could survive the panic.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10

Huerta. when driven from Mexico, should
operate in Wall Street such has been his sue
cess in getting money where other people didn't
know there was money.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10

Give the newsies q dinner; give the children
community Christmas tree. give your friends
those presents, but with all your giving. give
the clerks chance to rest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10

II is all right TO boycott eggs IL you can
substitute sirloin steaks and mushrooms for
them.-Washington Herald.
Why not, and tip the waiter with the change?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10

why is Harrisonfsher?" demands the New
York Tribune. Well for that matter Why is
Eud6sher? And why is Jamesmontgomery-
Gagg 2'--Colunba State
And why is the New York Tribune7
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10

Marriage makes no change in men. says limo
cent Dorothy Dix. And Dorothy is married
too.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-10

The greatest difficulty In making Zapata
brigadier-
The greatest difficulty is In eliminating the
N" and lacking on the "ier."
The evening world., 1913-09-17
6ANGSTER FIRES SHOT;
IS PROMPTLY NABbED,

Fifth avenue N the neish,orhood OF
Eighteenth street WAS crowded last eve
ming with workers when gang OF
youths stepped up to seventeen year. old
Rudolph Kan OF No, 81 East One Hun
dred and Fifteenth street and FranN
Lipshitx Of No. 80 East One Hundred
and Thir,y-nrst street. Across the
street Detective Oliver Of the Central
ONCE had stopped to watch the crowd
Kan had been In y hSht earlier In tn,
day with a younEster. and one OF tn,
sang who aSeosted him asked him VIII,
he he'd beaten the boy. Kan was ex
planning that II was . fair hSht whsr
one Of tho gangsters struck him In IN,
face Another pulled out Q black jacl
and sent Ltpsh!tx to the sidewalk.
Girls nearby screamed. and olive
man assailed had started to run. and q,
Oliver approached one Of the galg drew
a revolver and nred shot at Kane
Tho youth was less than eight feet from
the han who fired. but the shot missed
Before the man could Hre again owe
had grabbed him, The others ran
DIVERS prisoner said he was Michae
Nichaelowitz. and c.oaknaker. lNln,
at No. cx East Eighteenth street ~
was arraigned to-day before Mas.stFal
Freschi In tho Jefferson Market cour
and hsld IN 0.6oo hall 10 await the actor
OF the Grand Jury.
The evening world., 1913-09-17

fort to gain admission TO the court
room No one will be allowed on the
floor except men nhers of the Court. wilt
ncsses. counsel. the Assembly Board Of
Managers and newspaper men.
So many applications for novs
writer's chairs have been made that 1t
was found impossible to accommodate
all on the floor Of the transformed Scn-
ate chamber and the first two rows in
one OF the galleries has been reserved
70; press representatives.
No provision has been made for the
members OF the Assembly other than
the Board OF Managers. who have the
impea chment proceedings In charge.
The public will be admitted to the gall
leries until all seats are filled. when
the doors will be barred against fur
ther admissions.