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in Mr. McLaurin's letter: There was
no covert" or other sneer In refer
ence to him as the Goliath Of his side
Of the compulsory law question. The
States invitation to him was a di
tinct compliment, for fools are to
be avoided as an affliction, whether
they be the plain garden gourd varie-
ty or that pet abomination Of Mr..
Pope's-
The bookful blockhead, ignorantly
read,
With loads Of learned lumber in his
head.
While confessing he has not made
a systematic study Of compulsory edu-
cation, Senator McLaurin gives as the
first reason for opposing the measure:
1T Is bad legislation because those
supporting 1t admit that 1t means
nothing so far as practical results are
concerned" A few may so hold but his
statement is far too broad. The house
passed the bill by a large majority.
The author Of the bill is loaded with
facts. Was he consulted? The direct
proof Of experience, az we understand,
is that similar measures In Kentucky
and Oklahoma have satisfactory "prac-
tical results"
Next the senator objects because as
the local option contemplates quail
fed electors" registered negroes can
vote and with a bitter contest over
local issue you bring In the
negro into the worst place you can, an
arbiter in our school affairs" Frank
ly, we are surprised that an expert
enced lawyer and former attorney
general should present so Vulnerable
an appeal to prejudice as an excuse
for argument. On the first Of last July
there were one thousand and seven
ty-five school districts in South Car
olina where special school taxes had
been voted. Since July about 100 more
have been added to that honorable roll.
Every qualified elector who paid cent
of real or personal taxes was entitled
to vote. Negroes were qualified In ev-
cry one Of those elections; they have
voted on bond issues, for school houses
for longer school terms-and under
the constitution must continue to have
that part "in our school affairs" And
when, in any one Of those 1,l00 elec-
tions has Senator McLaurin heard OF
a single instance Of trouble or bitter
ness?
The objection that townships need
ing the compulsion most could not
vote for it, while those not needing 1t
would vote for 1t, is an admission by
Senator McLaurin that some town.
ships need 1t, and Is no argument
against giving the majority an oppor-
tunity to vindicate their intelligence.
Next the senator opposes the pend
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pulsory education bill just at this time
will be resented as class legislation.
The average white man in South Car
olina can be led, often to his sor-
row, but he can not be driven even
for his good.
A parent so low in his intelligence
and so brutal in his selfshness as not
voluntarily to take advantage Of free
education offered his child, has home
80 bad that his child not only Is un-
At to associate with other children,
but will lack the proper food, clothes
and books to go to school. What will
you do with these?
The idea that parents must be forc-
ed by law to do their duty is equiva-
lent to convicting them Of present
failure which insults the instincts OF
parenthood. God has implanted that
instinct in the humblest, and in none
Is 1t so strong as in the poor white
man in q negro-ridden state. He meets
the negro as a competitor in the field
Of labor and knows that his child must
remain at that level unless raised
above it by education or property.
I have mostly white tenants and
laborers and there is good school
near the center of the plantation, and
the eagerness with which they seek Its
advantages Is pathetic. All that Is
needed Is for cotton to bring such a
price as will enable them to spare the
children from the field. 1t Is poverty,
Mr.. Editor, not ignorance and BRITISH
ness that keeps these children out OF
school. They must work to live.
Get behind this warehouse plan, help
me carry 1t into other states, turn the
stream of gold that goes into the
banks of the south, pay higher wages
and twenty cents a pound for cotton
and you will never need a compulsory
education law for the children Of the
south. Danish poverty and you will
subdue ignorance.
Third Mr.. Editor, this compulsory
education has been your hobby, and
you have done much good In directing
attention to the need Of better COM
mon school facilities. think this bill
Is the net result Of your efforts and
your baby Is a weak, puny, whining
hybrid, not without hope of posterity,
but needing the rest cure" to build
up a good constitution and rugged
strength. If you want compulsory ed
ucation, Mr.. Editor, create a demand
for 1t by educating and preparing the
public mind. This Is what l am going
to do about my warehouse bill; IT.
cent cotton will turn the trick and
then you won't have to go and fine a
poor devil because his boy has to plow
or work in the mill to help feed the
family.
am not blind to the trend of events
compulsory education will come, but
not now.
Mr.. Editor, did not know that you
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COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
Interesting Subject FfOu Opposite
Viewpoints.
Senator MCLaurln vs.. Editor Gonzales

tor from Marlboro, and the two hav.
Round, the Senator Talking the
Practical Side and the Newspaper
Holding Up the Theoretical Side.
Accepting a challenge from the Co.
lumbia State for joint discussion or
compulsory school attendance, Senator
John L. McLaurin opened in that pa.
per with a brief article last Thursday
The State replied in its editorial COL
umns. It may be remarked that while
neither Of the opening articles appear
to have touched the subject in an es-
pecially striking manner, but the sub
ject Is one Of very general interest and
the controversy Is worth reproducing
Senator MeLaurin's Opening.
To the Editor Of the State:
Your editorial headed Senator Nc
Laurin Challenged" was q surprise
because I had taken such an incon-
spicuous part In the debate on COM
pulsory education. My remarks were
confined to a statement Of my posi-
tion on the pending bill, which
made at the earnest request of several
Of my colleagues. It is with diffidence
that discuss the subject because ]
have never made a systematic study
Of compulsory education.
have a most positive opinion, how
ever, that the present bill is puerile
weak, ineffective and therefore use.
less. II your valuable paper had de-
voted some Of its admitted ability tc
the consideration Of the warehouse
fed Of economics where taste and
opportunity have led me to thought
and investigation.
will vote against this bill, reserv-
Ing to myself the right after more
careful thought to come to conclu-
sion on the subject Of compulsory ed
ucation as applied to general condi-
tions in South Carolina.
First. The bill Is bad legislation
because those supporting 1t admit that
1t means nothing so far as practical
results are concerned. 1t is under the
first and second sections made a To-
cal option measure to be submitted to
the qualified voters Of each town
ship. This means that negroes hav-
ing registration certificates can vote
and with a bitter contest over a lccal
issue where individuals are not to be
voted for, you bring the negro into
the worse place you can, an arbiter In
our school affairs.
A compulsory education bill should
be for at least an entire county, and
the question discussed and settled by
the white people in primary elec-
ton. Instead of this miserable affair
why not submit the question first to
the people and let them pass upon
1t In the next state prim Iry?
II you take 1t by townships, the
ones needing 1t most will vote 1t down
and the townships not needing 1t will
vote for It, 50 you do not get any
where, except to have more elections
more expense and more strife. It will
be like prohibiting everybody's liquor
but your own, which Is ever sacred.
Second. I am opposed to this bill
because the public mind was infianled
by class divisions In the bitter cam
paign of last summer, and any COM
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employments and in some cases to
lawless lives. 1t would have been the
same thing If the immigration in the
same circumstances had been German.
Proof that this tradition Of hostility
is still believed to exist, appears at ev-
cry election.
Many men Of Irish birth or descent
VINO have no love for the organization
are driven by the clan-feeling, strong
in all men, to support 1t, and they do
so with the conviction that 1t is not
Tammany but their own race that Is
attacked. 1t is probable that twenty
years from now these same men will
be leading an assault on a Tammany
Hall controlled by Italians-that Tam
many Hall itself will be the reform or
ganization to fight a machine built up
by the immigrants from Italy and
Russian Poland"
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The State In Rsply.

Senator McLaurin accepted the
States invitation to discuss compul-
sorry school attendance and defend
his opposition to the pending local
option measure. His initial article is
published this mcrnng.
Taking up first the last paragraph
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-04

III Occasionally you still hear of one
of those old-fashioned girls who mar
ries the man she falls in love with.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-03-04
HIS NEIGHsoRLY TRIBUTE.
Did Not Want to Speak III of Any
Acuuaintance.

John L. Lucas, the corporation at
torney, believes in the old precept
that enjoins one from speaking Ill Of
his neighbor, says the Kansas City
Journal. Apparently he has always
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23
WASHINGTON HEBREWS
TO OBSERVE HOLIDAY
Chanukkah, Day of Rejoicing Es-
pecially for Children and Poor
Starts Today.

Chanukkah, the Feast OF Dedication
one OF the most interesting of the Jewish
half-holidays, begins this afternoon II
will be celebrated in Washington with a
special Children's entertainment to be
given at the Eighth Street Temple on
Thursday afternoon at o'clock In ad-
dition to songs and recitations, DIR. Simon
will give a stereoptican lecture on The
Maccabees.' Following the entertain
ment the Temple Sisterhood will spread
a luncheon for the children.
The historical background for this holi-
day, largely a children's festival is
found in the fact that in the year 1s5
B. c. Judas Maccabeus, one OF the few
martial heroes in Jewish history, re-
dedicated to the services OF one God the
Temple at Jerusalem after its pollution
by AntIochus Epiphanes, who had set Up
heathen shrine.
Around this festival cluster many beau
tiful legends. one of which is to the ef-
feet that when the Temple was re-
dedicated only single cruise OF oil was
found unpOlluted, but through the
miraculous intervention of God. this oil
proved to be sufficient for eight success
siye nights. until other oil might be pre-
pared. For this reason the festival lasts
eight days. and the Jews light candles in
their homes in celebration Of Chanukkah
for eight successive nights, one on the
first night, two on the second, and so on.
The Feast OF Chanukkah is a time for
rejoicing not only on the part of the
children, but for the poor. who are al
ways literally remembered.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23
Presidents Daughter Aids
In Campaign of "SpugS"
Miss Margaret Wilson and Mrs Woodrow Wilson Help
Materially in Making Christmas Day of
Washington's Poor Happier.

tions to turn the money over either to
some designated family or to contributf
1t toward the fourteen opportunities.
One of the most recent subscriptions was
Slo0 to be divided between four different
families
Since Miss Wilson's public letter ap-
pealing for aid for the Associated Chari-
ties, the Presidents daughter has taken
things in hand with result that the
"Spugs" have redoubled their efforts
during the last week. People are urged
to send clothing, overcoats, shoes, and
other articles OF wearing apparel, which
will be given to needy families through
the Associated Charities agents, while
dinners, coal, and wood are particularly
desired.
Headquarters of the "Spugs" is the
scene OF a constant stream OF visitors,
and each day adds to the membership.
Since the local movement was organized.
approximately LOO members have been
enrolled. With Christmas but three
days on, the officers are making every
effort to swell the membership by seek
ing the cooperation OF other associations
in the city in order to provide for more
useful gifts.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23
PLANS SQUARE DEAL
FOR indian minors
Commissioner Sells to Check Ex-
plotting Of Red Mems
Property.
STARTLING CONDITIONS FOUND

Exploitation Of the American Indians
and their 500, 10000 of property is about
to be checked through a series OF plans
now Icing worked out by Commissioner
of Indian Affairs Cato Sells as the result
OF an investigation Of the various Indian
tribes and reservations which has been
quietly going on for several months.
Included in the S9OOOOO.OO0 Of property
owned by the Indians are 100000 acres
of producing oil lands, SO, 900 of
stumpage and timber lands. Se5,OOO,Ooo
worth of live stock. and the greatest
area Of coal lands in the United States.
1t has been found that there have been
from eight to fifteen hundred guardian
ship estates in each of the forty counties
of Eastern Oklahoma s. per cent Of
these estates being those of Indian
minors While the average cost of ad-
ministering the estates OF white minors
has been per cent OF the total value of
the property, the average cost to Indian
children has been 20 per cent of the
estate.
The records Of the estates show that
annual reports Of the guardians are sell
dom made, and the final reports fire.
Quently show that large estates have
been dissipated IN whole or In greater
part. Guardians have frequently ab-
seconded, leaving the minor Indians to
seek relief from insolvent bondsmen.
Large fees to guardians and attorneys
help TO dwindle the estates.
During the first week of January, Com
missioner Sells will hold a conference
at Muscovia, Okla, with the county
judges, tribal attorneys, field clerks, and
a dozen probate attorneys, whom the
Nl,n
gress, and who will devote their entire
time TO the safeguarding of the estates
of Indians.
Prior to going to Muscovia, Commits.
sioner Sells will hold a conference at
Denver on December 3O-31, with about
thirty special officers engaged in sup
pressing the liquor traffic with the In
dians. A fund OF $780, 900 is available
for this purpose.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23
SPECIAL NOTICES

OFFICE OF MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COM
PANY Of the District Of Columbia corner Thir,
teenth street and New York avenue December n
lsl3-Polcy holders notified that policies expire
on the LAST MONDAY IN DECEMBER Cslh
nStan and the rate of renewal for 1914 Is one per
centIm on the premium notes. The Managers have
ordered paid to the policy hoders 4 return Of ssT-
ingS according 10 the value of each policy On tbs
Sst day Of laS December. POLICIES MUST
BE PRESENTED for tndorsement Of the payments
except where held IN connection with loans in uhir
they should. Be brought in later to have dupIi.
cate payments entered. PLEASE ATTEND EARLY
AND AVOID THE CROWD. L PIERCE BOTE.
LER, Secretary. deHA9
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders Of the Washington American League Bas,
ball Club will be held at the offices oE the club in
the Southern Building Washington. d. c. on ths
6TH DAY OF JANUARY. 1914, at z o'eiock noon
for the purpose Of electing board Of direction fo
the ensuing year. and for such other business an
may be properly brought before said meeting Ed
WARD J. WALSH, Secretary. decSLSs5janR
NlAVl SCIENCE OF HEALTH. FREE LEO.
Turs for women. Wed. p N. Natural, non
Ezrnesl; clothbound book trps. Nc Colombo Blds.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23

Decided impetus has been given thu
"Spug' movement in Washington against
useless Christmas gifts through the ef-
/ forts of Miss Margaret Wilson, chairman
of the District ''Spugs," who has been
largely instrumental in bringing about
the cooperation Of the Associated Chari-
ties.
Miss Wilson keeps constantly in touch
with the local "Spugs" headquarters at
14f F street northwest, and Is directing
vigorous campaign during the final
two days before Christmas when the
advocates Of useful and advisable giving
are planning to wind up successful
campaign. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, who
is a member of the board OF managers
Of the Associated Charities, likewise is
interested in the movement, and recently
visited the charities headquarters to
find out what is being done to care for
the poor of the city during Christmas
week.
The Associated Charities will Coop
crate actively with the ''Spug" movement.
supplying the members with names of
families most in need of assistance at
this time. Numerous subscriptions have
been received from ''Spugs" with direc>
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23
POSTOFFICE HANDLING
HOLIDAY MAIL EASILY
BurIe.on Grati6ed at Reports that
Come to Department from ALI
Directions.
CALLS COAST TO COAST

Postmaster General Burleson yesterday
expressed qualification at reports re-
ceived from different points of the sue
cessful handling of the holiday mails.
From Cincinnati came the following:
Conditions are better at present time
than they have been for years at cor
responding period, the amount OF un-
worked mail being but a small percent
age of the amount unworked during this
season in preceding years.
New York reported: NO congestion in
terminals at New York. All parcel post
Our information is that the terminals
have relieved lines to the extent. that
Christmas rush up to date has not af-
fected them as in former years"
Boston reported: AT this time I have
to report that there is no congestion OF
mails at any point in New England so
far as I have information up to this
time"
Omaha sent the following: Conditions
this division excellent. No mail carried
over in terminals undistributed. Fifteen
Office men volunteered and were employ
ed yesterday eight to twelve hours In
Omaha and Council Bluffs terminals"
Another report from New York read:
I'VE start of today with everything
cleaned up. Your men deserve great
credit"
From st. Louis came the following:
st Louis terminal handled over 600
sacks parcel post alone Friday, more
yesterday, without congestion or delay,
largely due to splendid voluntary assist
ance members of force this office and Of
fees of chief clerks"
Fort Worth, Tex, said: Additional
.I..a..
minimize troubles. Situation well in
hand. Mail extraordinarily heavy but
moving with but little delay"
Seattle wired the following: "Condi-
tions better than in seasons past, despite
double mails"
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23
Favored by Majority.
MARKETS IN CHRISTMAS ATTIRE

II you don't believe it's Christmas time,
Just take a trip through the various
markets all over town. Center market
is surrounded by a forest Of pine and
FIR Xmas trees, with the bright red
berries of the holly to give the required
color and beauty to the scene
Up at the street market, the stand
holders have taken such pride in the
festive appearance OF their stands that
the market is one of the show places
Of the city. Wreaths, garlands, holly,
and all the emblems Of the merry Yule-
tide are arranged in artistic designs, and
it is surely worth ones while to go
through this market fairyland.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23
DIED.
RRADERD


MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION
OF THE UNITED STATES
ComnAndsry Of the District Of Columbia
CiJ Of Washington. December 3, 1911
The death Of COupanioo JAMES HENRY BRAD
FORD, Chaplain, L. S. Volunteers. ex-Chaplain d
the ConmAnde-y, at Chevy Chase. Maryland. on the
I'D instant. is announced to the COnmandery.
Funeral services, at which the attendance Of CON
panions 3 requested. will be held at the First Con
gTeS7tio1al Church. Tenth and G Streets y w, %
WEDNESDAY 18th instant. at O'Clock p. NJ. Inter
ment at the National Cemetery Arlington virginia
By command Of
BHsadieT-General GREEN CLAY GoopLoE.
U. 5. Marine Corps. Commander.
THOMAS a. MCKEE.
Recorder.
BENHAM-On Sunday, December p
1913, at 1870 a. m, at his late resi-
dence, 4SS Tenth street northeast,
ISAAC, beloved husband of Catherine
NJ. c. Benham (nee Brennan), aged
siNty-nine years.
Funeral Wednesday. December q. at
1870 a. m.
BRADFoRD-on Monday, December .
1913, at Chestnut Lodge Sanitorium,
HENRY BRADFORD.
Services at p. m, Wednesday. De-
cember p. at First Congregations.
Church. lnterment at Arlington.
EPPEs-on Monday. December % 1913
at 40 p. m, at the Ontario. in thi.
city, EMILY HORNER. daughter If
the late Dr. Richard and Elizabeth w.
Eppes, of Virginia.
Interment at City Point. Va, Friday,
December 26, at 2 p. m.
EVANS-On Monday. December Q, at her
late residence. 1906 o street northwest,
MARGARET EVANS.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
GRANT-Ther Prophets of Kallipolix
Grotto, No. Is, are requested to attend
the funeral of our esteemed monarch,
JESSE +. GRANT, from his late resi-
dence, 1871 Harvard street, on Wednesday,
December q, 1918, at p. m.
r. W. HAWKINS,
Chief Justice
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23
WINTER HELPS UNCLE SAM.
Figures show Cold Il Great Aid to
Recruiting omcer.

general OF the army show that In June
last there were 1000 applicants for entry
into the United States Army. OF these
nearly 5000 were rejected. In November,
5000 applied and a large percentage OF
these were accepted.
Adj. Gen. Andrews says that two
causes could be assigned to explain these
figures. One is that the recruiting off,
GERS instead Of contenting themselves
with waiting for applications have gone
out and done what might be called mis-
sionary work. Another cause would be
the interest OF a large number OF unem-
ployed. Gen. Andrews notes that towards
the approach of the winter season there
is very large desire to get into the army.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23
MnKMAE ARRESTED.
Charges of Obtaining Money Under
False Prctenne Lodged.

William r. Thompson, twenty-nine
years old. of . 1 street northeast, was
arrested by Detectives Burlingame and
Weedon yesterday on a charge OF obtain
ing money under false pretenses. w. Z.
Gordon, Of First and o streets northeast
representing the White Cross MIX Com
pany' Is the complaining witness.
Ihe detectives say Thompson, formerly
employed by the milk company as col
lector' has lately been collecting money
and giving receipts bearing fictitious
names The detectives also placed under
arrest Charles J. Byrne, OF 15ls Four
teenth street northwest, a driver for the
milk company, on q charge Of embezzle-
ment.
1t Is alleged he collected a considerable
amount from patrons of the company ana
failed 10 turn the money in. Thomas r.
Ginnett, an employe Of the company also
was arrested on an embezzlement charge
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23
Salvation Army Prepares. Gifts.

Six hundred baskets, each containing
a chicken, several vegetables, celery.
bread. butter. coffee, and candy for the
children will be given out to the deserv
ing poor by the Salvation Army at its
headquarters, $50 Pennsylvania avenue,
Christmas Eve. Clothing and shoes will
be given 500 white children at the Cosmos
Theater and a like number of colored
children at the New Howard Theater on
Christmas morning from 9 to L a. m.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23

To Cure a Cold IN One Day
Take LAXATIVE BR0Mo oUININE TabletH
DruggSts rsfund money II II fails to cure. Z W.
GRnHES SIGNATURE Is on each box &c
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23
wouldn't Undergo Operation; Dies.

New York. Dec. 22.-Refusing to allow
the doctors in Fordham Hospital to
operate upon her, although told II was
the only chance to save her life, Lena
SCHNEIDER, housekeeper for Mrs. Charles
Becker, wife of the police lieutenant con-
victed OF murder, died today from BIZ
chloride Of mercury, which she swallowed
by accident
The Washington herald., 1913-12-23
On Frosty Mornings

MIIIef'S There is nothing 50 deightt1Ih
HppetiEing hot Eriddle cakes
SeIt-HalsI1g made 4 MlLLER's seif-raixins
BuckWheat Keep a package on
BuekWheat hand
DAt your ErOcer's No oOnsmeTs supplied
B. B. EARNSHAW 6 BRO,
Wholesalers, 11th and II sts. 8. e.