Evening Star Newspaper, October 25, 1925, Page 18

18 FVOLUTION BANNED INTEXAS SCHOOLS - < All Reference to Subject Or- | dered Deleted From Books. \teh to The Sta Tex.. October ) children of ¥ to learn from text books 1s the theory of | the recent meet- | ext Book Board, by Gov Miriam A, ordered that all ref: n in the books adopt ed for v the schools be eliminated shers before they are de- livered. Thr books, “Bial for Beginners.” by Truman J n were ordered cut ers deal with the . Among the parts the following sm which is entirely are accustomed 1o m: whereas and other ani nis an animal ast of the field make comparison betw other animal came app: and led to the i that some onship must with lower forms. Two thousand years ago the Greeks discussed this fact d various theories to ac liv e nd ed from common ancestors. This is called the theory of descent or evolu tion."” Excerpt From Chapter. An excerpt from the cha “The Method of Evolution, win's theory of evolution, reads: “This theory is the corner stone of all recent science and the foundation of all modern thought. It is not con- fined to biology alone, but has influ- enced almost avery branch of science In its broader features it Is accepted by every biolog though there are | many detafls still to ba worked out.” | An outline fs given of the chief | factors assigned by Darwin “to ac count for the development of new species from ancestry.’ The follow given the hook as “th that_evolution does not teach,” and must be deleted { “That Ilving or extinct forms can be arranged in a straight line of de- | scent, each descended from its prede cessor. “That man is descended from a monkey. “That God can be left out of the scheme of creation. Much opposition was made to Darwin's work on this scors by peopls who purposely or through fgnorance misinterpreted his conclusions. While we cannot go into the argument here, rest assured that in the minds of the greatest scientlsts and philosophers there is no conflict hetween the conclusions of science and religion “To quote Davenport, ‘The Creator is sl at work, and not only the forces of nature but man -hims k with God in still further improv. he earth and the living things | which it support.’ " What the Chapter Held. A summary of the objectionable chapter on “the development of civil- ized man” follows: Records of anclent man from writ- ten history, monuments and inscrip- tlons, stone implements and remains. Characteristics of primitive man; in larger than other animals; brain smaller than present man: low fore- head and sloping brow; heavy jaw and chin. { development in occupa- tive man without weapons | wnter using spear, bow and | Jle_to control fire; herdsmen = for food supplies, domesti- | nals; cultivator of the inent home, crops stored of development in imple- | ments used: Primitive man without implements, old e age; new stone age; age of metals, copper, bronze and iron Results of present high mental de- velopment; Body less strong and hardy; brain greatly developed and mavbe overworked Wire Rate Boost Voted. 24 (P).—Highar rates on aph and cable lines were voted today by a plenary session f the International Telegraph Con- It probable, however, that nd_Germany will take | the new maximum by this action. The 5 *|ment in school exhibits and demon- Wil not be given an | gtrations to bring the public and ed- hapters in one of the | 1| any other time ia the history of this | ness it seems. but extends also to | “Freezone” on any aching corn, “Visit Your Schools| Today,” Is Keynote Of Education Week “Visit vour schools today’ will be the kevnote of American Education week, to be observed during the eek of November 16-22, and indorsed a proclamation by President Cool di Although plans for observance are being left to iocal education bodles and organizations, the Bureau of Ed- {ucation, which with the National Fd- ucation ‘Association and the American lLegion is sponsoring the week, has sued a program of suggestions for h of the seven days. The pro- n stresses thoughts for develop- ucational institutions into closer con- tact Governors of many States have as- | sured the bureau of their intention to ad e observance of the week ir ‘]»lml’lmn(lnll.‘! and the bureau has | asked school authorities and civie bodies to join in the program. | 'The bureau has suggested observ- | ance of the days of the week as con servation and thrift day, know yvour chool day, community and health day, iod and country day, Constitution | atriotism day and school and acher day. SEES GREAT PROSPERITY.| Sir Robert Horne Says Good T\mas; in U. S. Will Continue. i NEW YORK, October 24 w— | “The mau in the street” in the United tates is more prosperous than at country. Sir Robert Horne, former chancellor of the Exchequer in Eng- land and chairman of the British delegation attending the interpariia- mentary sessions in Washington, said today prior to his departure on jestic. ith is not confined to busl- the middle ses, laborers and | workers in gen ""he sald. “There |is every reason for this prosperity | 10 continue.” - . Great Gold Cargo. SOUTHAMPTON, England, October 24 (P)—The Cunard liner Mauretania, which salled today for New York, is carrying gold valued at £2,000,000 (about $9,700,000) and also the first consignment of the art treasures of the late Lord Leverhume, which are to be sold in the United States. PAINTING Paperhanging—Decorating P. F. GORDON 355 Cedar Street N.W. Takima Fark Phone: Adams 5488 Quality—Service ) cuveturardto” {éfltgudebaker tradeforonetaday CALLUSES Lift Off with Fingers Doesn't hurt a bit! Drop a little callus, or “hardskin” on bottem of | fest. Instantly it stops hirting, then shortly you lift it right off with fingers. our druggist sells a tiny bottle of “Freezone” for a few cents, suffi- cient to remove every hard cor soft corn, or corn between the ized are from 10 to n at present Artificial Eyes Inserted Prescriptions Promptly FISCHER’ FREE EXAMINATION Dr. D. L. Rose | vou G Optometrist Filled and Optician and the foot calluses, without Take advantage of this opportunity to have your eves examined and glasses made at a low cost. Latest scientific methods of exam- ination will guarantee relief from all ailments due to evestrain. Dr. Rose, graduate op- tician, will examine each case personally. This is your chance to obtain re- lief and comfort. Glasses as Low as Are Positively Guaranteed to Give Satisfac- tion or New Glasses Free Jewelers and Opticians 918 F Street N.W. Open Saturdays Unill 9 P.M. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, g D. C. OCTOBER 2. 1925—PART 1. 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