Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 18, 1903, Page 7

AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAAA Money for Overlap Bonds is Blow in Reach- ing the Oity. OFFICIALS CONSIDERABLY ~ WORRIED Several Mo mot Be Pald Until the Par. ehasers Make Good on { Thelr Bid, Much anxiety is expressed In offcial circles over the fallure of the city to re- celve any money from the sale of the overlap bonds, which were sold in July. At the time these bonds were sold it was pro- vided In the agreement that the money must be in the hands of the city treasurer at least within thirty daye from the time the history of the bonds was placed in the hands of the agent for the parties buy- ing the bonds. The city clerk delivered this history to the agent on August 1. The time has therefore long since expired for the taking up of the bonds and the pay- ment to the city of the money. Bome time after the agreement was reg- ularly signed, the, original parties who had purchased the bonds asked that the contract be assigned to other bond buyers. This was done, although the city attorney never sanctioned any such transfer. The main cause of the anxiety is the fact that none of the city officlals have re- celved their salaries for the months of April, May, or July, and the cHy cannot pay these until this money is recelved. Beveral of the officers have been compelled to discount their claims agalnst the city. Balaries. were pald under the new levy for the month of August, and it will ccntinue to be paid during the ensuing months, un- less the amount appropriated for the pur- pose I in found to be short of the actual amount required. None of the counclimen would state when asked yesterday how much longer they were In favor of giving the bond buyers to take up the bonds, but almost all of them expressed dissatisfaction at the way the matter had been allowed to drag, It is-thought that at Monday night's meeting of the councll some action will be taken Jooking to the blocking of the con- tract, if necessary, and perhaps even the forfeiting of the good falth money crigin- ally placed in the hands of the city treas- urer, Ready for Street Fair, AN plans have been completed for the Anclent Order of United Workmen car- nival. The program for the opening day of the fair, next Monday, is as follows: Members of the order and uniformed de- gree teams will form at Twenty-fourth and M streets at 7:30 p. m. and under the command of 8 K. Collins, marshal, H. Bteinberg and Thomas Lucas, aides, will march to Twenty-fourth and J streets, to meet the grand lodge officers and all visit- ing' lodges. They will then march through the city and back to the temple, where the dedication exorcises will start at once. President C. W. Wilson will call the meet- ing to order and introduce the grand lodge officers, who will ‘assume control of the meeting. The Mendelssohn quartet will furnish music and Hon. E. J. Burkett of Tgncoln will address the gathering. At 10 o'clock p. m. the carnival will open and will continue until Saturday night at 12 o'clock. Stabs Colored Ma George Wiillams, white, and W. Brown, colored, are fn the city jall. Both were arrested at Armour's yesterday. Both of the men were at work when, it is said, “Browh ‘difécted some rémark “to "Willlams, Wwheréupon Willlams threw a knife that he held In his hand, striking the colored man in the back, making a severe gash between his shoulders. The police were called and both of the men wére locked up, pending an investigation of the affair. Board Is Handicapped. Notwithstanding the fact that the Board of Edueation is handicapped on account of the-lack of proper school room, it is said that good work is being' done, all things considered. Every one is anxious for further news of the new proposed high school, but it is given out that but little aid can be expected from -this source this year. At the meeting of the school board Monday evening it is thought that the plans and contract for the new school ‘will be let. Magle City Gos: Gus Straud of Des Moines was in the city yesterday. Mrs. E. L. Howe is visiting with friends in Weeping Water. . A case of diphtherla is reported at the home of Fred Martin, 2529 Y street. Bamuel Reynolds of Alllance was at the stock. yards yesterday, looking after ship- ments sent from Box Butte county. Mrs, W. M. Mussellman of Laramle, Wrg. 18 visiting inthe city, the guest of her suns, Beckett and Y Mussellman. Bulldi rmits issued yesterday were: Mro. AKerman, Twenty-third and D streets, residence, $1,00; Fred Berlinghof, Twenty- fifth and H streets, residence, $500. Jack Walters received a telogram yester- a gay notifying him that his father. "John ters, yeal e n N cago. Mr. Walters left for Chicago et evening. Harney Street T Services. bbi Stmon preathes on “The Purposes n(‘)nr ynuo:u-" at the Harney Street mple tonight. Blind During Attacks Of Heart Failure. Would Appear To Be Dead. Dr, Miles’ Heart Cure ‘Relieved and Cured. hesitation in saying that Dr. Miles' Heart Cure is all that one can wish it Twas ‘with heart disease for I have tried Innidultnul o I on ol T e abice 22 no reliel ‘was sul s and had tried &our Pain Pills and ought your Heart attacks y say that I am completely cur=d. i‘:lvht Il are troubled with heart dis- case 10 take Dr. Miles' New Heart Cure By fellow sufferers.'—S. E. Burdy, Atkinson, OMAHA DAILY BEE: FRIDAY AT THE PLAYHOUSES “Teremce” at the Boyd. Chauncey Olcott and company in_“Ter- ence,” ‘a dramatization of Mrs. B. M Croker's novel of the same name, by Mrs. Edmund h Morgan, presented under the direction of Mr. Augustus Pitou. The cast Terence, a coacnman... auncey Olcott Bir Greville Fanshawe, an kinglish sportsman Harry Hansceimbe an English "o . 8. rtiry Augustus Coo .Matt B, Bnyder Captain Loveil, cer Simon Foulcher, a lawyer Pat Ryan, a pensfoner.. Tim O'Brien wir.s.deorge lirennan Hogan ..... 000 LG N, Bchuefter Danny and Counte, little Sweethearts .... Doily Forde and Blanche Alexander Maureen D'ATCY .............Adslalde Keim Lady Fanshawe, Maureen's haif sister, vegss veiges . Amanda Wellington Mre. Malpas, Maureen's aunt..Rose Snyder Lady Flashe . ..Edith Miiler Cook Mrs. O'Hara, landiady of tie inn_ at Bhule ................ Elizabeth Washburne Mad Sheela ... . a fary Moran Judy, a housemaid . iugenie Forde Like the engineers in Jim Biudsoe's day, “the Irish plays are pretty much all allke.”” Take the helr to an old cstate, @ scheming lawyer, who has muddled the title, an helress, a noble English lord, a cad, a couple of old retainers, and trin. it to fancy with men and women of dit- ferent sorts, and you have the play ready to bake, ‘“Terence” is only better than any of the rest because it is a litle fresher from the shop; its paint is still new and bright, and it still glistens witn its ro- cent decoration. The story has that old and ever new charm of seeing a handsome young chap win a pretty and romantic girl, at the same time foiling a decidedly un- likeable villaln, and meting out a little brief punishment to an insufferable feliow along the way. True love overcomes, and everything comes right in the end, so what's the use of carping at the means? Mr. Olcott has a part that plays itself, but lends to it the charm of his person- ality and the music of his volce, making it doubly delightful. He is ulso fortunate in having the assistance of a company of players, each of whom is a skilled &nd capable professor of the art of acting. Mr. Cook in his characterization of Foulcher, treated the audlenco at (he Boyd last night to as fine a bit of acting as has cver been seen on that stage, Mr. Northrup has a part that could very easily bs overacted, but he balances its requirements to a nicety, and his wprk last night was a most intelli- gent exposition of what a selfish cad really is. Mr. Hanscombe did not sustaln the role of Sir Greville Fanshawe through the last act at the pitch he struck in the second and third, but his apparent lapse was not sufficient to mar the result nor s riously harm the impression Le hai form- erly made. The parts for the women are all conventlonal; for that matter, eaci part in the plece i in strict conformity to the canon lald down for this sort of drama; yet Miss Keim and Miss Wellington suc- ceed by sheer force of personality in lifting their roles above the itvel and add- ing to them a broad mark of human in- terest. . Mr. Pitou has glven the play a beauti- ful setting and the generous reception his star and company recelved from g large audience last evening ought to encourage him sufficiently to extend his next visit to Omaha beyond one night. Mr. Olcott, supported as he is now, will be welcomed i Omaha for a much longer stay than a ‘single performance, even in no better vehi- cle for his talent than a conventional mod- ern Irish romantic comedy. “The Orphan's Prayer” at the Krug. Miss Nettie DeCoursey and her support- ing company began last njght at the Krug an-engagement that Js toslast the rest of the week in “The Orphan’s Prayer,” which 1s described on the bills ag “an idyllic pas- toral meiodrama.” The description is prob- ably sufficiently accurate, and will not be disputed. Miss DeCoursey sings and acts with vehemence, and the orphan’s prayer was not unheeded because it was not heard. In fact, a noticeable feature of the per- formance was the distinctness with which each individual utters what he or she has to say, That much of the art of elocution has at least been mastered; it may be that the rest will come in time. The play has been given a most ambitious setting, and fts scenic realism is a strong point. In the first act, for example, where a farm scene Is presented, not only does the stage show the customary barn on one side and the front door of the farm house on the other, but a “practical” haystack, with a live calf, & lamb, several hens and a white rabbit to give the “atmosphere,” and make 1t look like the real article. Other scenes are presented with the same fi- delity to nature. A fair audience followed the course of the plot through its devious windings and witnessed the ultimate tri- umph of virtue last night. ' —_— Ohamberlatn’s Colic, Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy. The uaiform succeds of this preparation in the fellef and cure of bowel complaints | has brought It into almost universal use. It never fails and when reduced with water and sweetened is pleasant to take. It is equally valuable for children and adults. Demorest Contest Postponed. A Demorest medal contest was to have taken place last evening at 115 North Fif- teenth street, but was postponed owing to | the sickness of some of the contestants. Those who had assembled for the contests were entertained by temperance addresses by Mrs. Edith Shinrock and Mr. Loebel. In addition recitations were delivered by Miss Aurora Brown, Miss Glee Whitehead and Jittle Mary Mangan. LOCAL BREVITIES. Lylse 1. Abbott was yesterday called to Crete by & telegram announcing that his father, Judge Abbott, was dying. W. McPartland and E. J. Demming, who ve their place of residence as the State hotel, were arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives Ferris and Cunningham as sus- plcious character A blaging tar kettle called the firemen to Eleventh and Jackson streets about 4:30 yesterday afterncon. The kettle was being used by a repair gang working on the via- duct. There was no damage. J. Nelson, who resides in Red Oak; la., and who was_ overcome by gas at (hs Dewey hotel Wednesday night, was re- ported as doing well early this morning. He Wil probably leave for his home today. John O'Neil, 412 North Fourteenth street, was enjoying' himself so hugely last nigh owing to & large load of intoxicants that he could not resist accosting everyone he met on the streets. He was placed in a cell at the police station to allow his over- plus of joy fo cool. Single tickets for the services at Temple Israel, Twenty-fourth and Harney strecis for the holiduys, September il and 2. and October 1 and 2, can be obtained at Mandel. berg’s, Sixteenth and Farnam; Moritz Mey- ers clgar store and at Sachs Broa., % South Fourteenth street James E. Crabtree, 38 North Sixteenth street, was arrested on a warrant sworn out yesterday by his wife, Jennie Crab- tree.” He I8 charged with wife abandon- @ent. Crabtree s employed by the Bemis Omaha Bag company and left his wife in South Omaha, August 15. Mrs. James Tucker, 1621 Howard street, ut her weekly washing out on the line ednesday afternoon and L she returned during the evening the line was still there, but the clothes were Eone. The property, which was va at $60, was recovered by ‘Detectives Drummy and Mad- sen yesterday afternoon Hugh Valentine, who lives at 203 Grand grenue wanlmaking things llvely for the denizens of $he Third ward last night. He succeeded In clearing the inhabitants out of one resart and had made good hesdway n_possessing himself of anot when Omicer Bloom came to the rescue. Valen- tine now oecuples & room at police head- quarters. Those left home. When | GRATITUDE DUE PULITZER Associated Press Thanks Him for Estab- lishing School of Journalism. DEMAND FOR WELL TRAINED WORKERS Selection of Columbia U Places Eduneation of Journ: in of Thoroughly Equipped Institutiol Control NEW YORK, Sept. 17.—The following resolution offered by Mr. Vietor Rosewater of Omaha was adopted at the annual meet- ing of the Assoclated Press today: Bpeaking for the progressive dally news- papers of the United States that are banded together for mutual service in the Asso- clated Press, we acknowledge a debt gratitude o’ Joseph Pulitzer of the Ne York World for the establishment through his magnificent beneficence of the fir school of journalism projected upon broad and liberal lines. We recognize the de- mand for more thorough training in the branch of education most necessary to a Jjournalistic career and we look forward with hopeful encouragement to the full fruition and success of Mr. Pulitzer’s pub- lic_spirited purpose. In Columbia university, moreover, sit- uated in the heart of the nation's com- mercial metropolis, where the world's news is most intensely perused, we see the in stitution most suftable for fostering the scholarly study of journalism and the ef- ficlent training of its recruits. We con- gratulate Columbia university upon _the Ghoics made by Mr. Pulitzer of the medtum for his benefaction and we congratulate Mr. Pulltzer upon the co-operation of a university o finely equipped and so ably administered. We congratulate both on the representative character of the dis- tinguished newspaper men and educators called to constitute the advisory board for the new school. The board of directors of the organiza- tion met and elected the following offi- cers: President, Frank B. Noyes of the Chicago Record-Herald; first vice president, B. B. Haskell of the Boston Herald; second vice president, J. H. Estill of the Savannah News; secretary, Melville E. Stone; sistant secretary, Charles 8. Diehl; treas- as- urer, Valentine P. Snyder. The vacancy on the board of directors caused by the resignation of Stephen O'Meara of Boston was filled at the an- nual meeting by the election of A. P. Lang- ley of the Springfield (Mass.) Union and the other four difectors whose terms expired were re-elected. BIBLE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS T J. Mahoney's Critielsm of the Stand Taken by John OMAHA, Sept. 156—To the Editor of the World-Herald: Having been of counsel for the relator in the ‘“bible reading case,” I am of necessity rather famillar with the legal questions pre- sented and decided in that case, and am in consequence very much sur- prised at the bitter attack of my friend, John Rush, upon Judge Sullivan, on ac- count .of that decision. The true test of the fitness of a judge 1s his adherence to the law as it is, rather than his advocacy of what one may conceive the law ought to be. When Judge Sullivan's opinion was pronounced, in January of this year, T was consultgd by my assoclates in the case upon the propriety of filing a motion for a rehearing or a modification of the opinion, notwithstanding that the decision gave us all the rellef we asked for In that case. My assoclates and myself went over the -decision carefully, and it was our unanimous cpinion that the eon- chislons ‘reachéd” by Jidge Stllivan con- stitute a corect Interpretation of the provision of our state constitution fér- bidding sectarian teaching in the public schools, and, as we belleved the judge's conclusions to be right, we did not ask for a rehearing or for a modification of the opinion. Our course in this respect was not dictated by any regard for Judge Bulllvan's re-election, for even since that time I have not hesitated to apply for re hearings In other cases where the opinions had been written or approved by Judge Sullivan. We refrained from applying for a modification of the opinion simply be- cause it was our judgment, as lawyers, that the opinion was correct. ‘Whether the opinion is right or wrong is purely a legal question; it is not a theo- logical question, nor even an ethical ques- tion. The correctness of the declsion de- pends absolutely upon the constitution of this state. The judiclary is not the law- making branch of the state government, and the court has no right to legislate. Consequently, it follows that, although one may belleve a decislon does him an injustice, he is not warranted, for that reason alone, in condemning the judge who rendered it. It is the duty of the Judge to announce and administer the law as it is written, and not merely as one may think it ought to have been written. Consequently, if Judge Sullivan's decision {In the bible reading case Is a correct Als- position of the legal question presented, the judge should be commended for fol- lowing the law and not condemned for omitting to legislate. Now, the legal ques- tion presented in the case was this: Is the reading of the bible In the public schools, in the manner in which such reading was conducted In the school in question, such sectarian teaching as is forbidden by the constitution of thi ot In that case the charicter and purpose of the reading weré disclosed by the testi- mony of the teacher, as follows: Q.—And you read that book as religious portant for that purpose, don's yous® Ao ini ¢ purpose, don't you? —Yes; an think it {s the wy:r‘:ll 5;’303'7 Poesum 'aou A.—Yes, sir; I do. A.—And you believe that sincerely? A.—Yes, sir; I do. Q.—And you select such parts to read as | ¥ou think ‘proper, don't you? A —Yes, sir; just as I think it would be best for the pupils and myseif. Q.—And whenever you see fit to read you read? A.~Yes, r, Q. —And you read whatever you see fit to _read? Q—And did you read from the new testament and from the old testament, too? A.~Yes, sir. Q.—~And why do you consider It neces- sary to offer a prayer? A.~I think we are taught to. ~Yes; and you think it is done an worship—the whole thing? A.~We think it is, yes, sir Q.~Intended to worship God? A.—Yes, sir. After quoting the above testimony, Judge Sullivan says in his opinion It is sald by Commissioner Ames that the morning exercises, conducted by Miss Beecher, corstituted sectarian instruction This conclusion is vigorously assailed, but in our judgment it is warranted by the evidence, and we adhere to it. In other words, when the bible is read as a matter of worship or as an inspired book, elther for the purpose of imparting - The Gorham Guarantee GORHAM SILVER POLISH Is guaranteedby The Gorham Co. Produces a polish that endurcs m 35 cents a package ‘|in the public school sectarian SEPTEMBER 18, 1903, religious instruction or Inciting religlous geal, It amounts to such sectarian Instrue- tion as is forbidden to be conducted in the public schoois, and the decision of Judge Sullivan does so forbid it But in order that the decision might not be misunderstood, it was manifestly fit ting that the court should explain its limitations, and to that end Judge Sulll- van sald: “The decision does not, however, go to the extent of entirely excluding the bihle from the public schools. It goes only to the extent of denying the right to use it for the purpose of imparting sectarian in- struction. The pith of the opinion is in the syllabus, which declares that ‘exercises by a teacher in a public school, in a school building, in school hou and in the presence of the pupils, consisting of the reading of passages from the bible, end in the singing of songs and hymns, and offering prayer to the Deity In ac- cordance with the doctrines, bellefs, cus- toms or usages of sectarian churches or religious organizations, are forbidden by the constitution of this state’ Certainly the Ilad may be read in the schools with- out inculcating & bellef In the Olymplc divinities, and the Koran may be read without teaching the Moslem faith. Why may not the bible also be read without Indoctrinating childrén in the creed or dogma of any sect. Its contents are largely historical and moral. Its language fs un- equaled In purity and elegance. Its style has never been surpassed. Among the classics of our literature it stands pre- eminent." This is the part of the opinfon chiefly criticised by Mr. Rush and he insists that the parallel is false and puerile. But why so? It either the Iliad or the Koran were daily read to puplls of all ages, as the truth, such reading would unques- tionably instill bellefs in many immature minds. But If either book is examined or analyzed with a view to its literary worth, by a class of advanced puplls, studying literature, so that thelr minds are directed not to the belefs contained in the text, but to the literary merits, such use of the Illad or the Koran would probably produce no results in the way of theological conviction. 8o, too, with the bible. There is no doubt that a teacher may make such use of It as to amount to sectarlan teaching, and it is doubtless cqually true that with a cla In literature the psalms of David may be studled for thelr poetic beauty without indulging in doctrinal teaching. Now the| ‘constitution of our state does not say that the bible shall, under no circum- stances, be read In the public schools, What the constitution forbids Is sectartan teaching, and what Judge Suilivan de- clded was, that whenever the bible s so used that It amounts to, or results in, sectarian teaching, It is forbldden. But Mr. Rush says: “You ought to know that the moment a bible is opened instruction 18 being imparted, ipso facto. If it I8 the King James version that fs used, the reader then and there decides that the King James version is the bible—a con- tention which Is denled and opposed by the great majority of Christians the world over." You might as well say that the moment the Koran is opened the reader then and there decides that it is the Koran, and that such teaching amounts to sectarfan in- struction. It is one thing to examine and analyze a writing with a secular object in view and quite another thing to read it as a teacher of truth. 'The former is ‘not sectarian teaching and is therefore not for- bidden by the constitution. The latter would be sectarfan teaching, and, according to the decision of ‘Judge Sullivan, is for- bidden. it Mr. Rush criticises Judge Sullivan's refer- ence to the Pennsyl¥ania case, in which the author ‘of the opHflén says that he has noted ovér firty poffits of difference between the Douay and the King James versions, ECRET OF HEALTH Persons of all classes should never fory elimination of the unsound elements which cause congestion in different bowels act naturally under the influence o DR PRICES WHEAT FLAKE CELERY FOOD %1“ that the secret of good health lies in a prompt but natural arts of the body. Once the .aere will be a condition of uninterrupted physical and mental health for everybody who will continue its use. To realize this truth let Dr. Price’s Food be eaten with regularity. Palatable — Nutritious — Easy of Digestion and Re DD E R cor Dr. Price, the creator of Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder and Delicious Flavoring Extracts. A cook book oontaining 7@ excellent recelpts My signature on @very package. r using the Food mal It's a food—not a drug. dy to Ea free to any address. Prepared by PRICE CEREAL FOOD CO., Food Mills, BATTLE CREEK, MICH., Main Offices, CHICAGO. WOMAN IN CLUB AND CHARITY The following s a portion of the report read at Chautauqua by Mrs. Robert A. Mil- ler on the “Girls' Industrial School and ‘Woman's Club at. Ponce, Porto Rico," which gives some idea of the work being done ther Under the supervision of the women a school for children with 600 applications was organized. One hundred and sixty were accepted. In_this school sloyd is taught, nglish, domestic sclence and drawn work, the supervision of a native teacher. From this school Mrs. Roosevelt ordered an en- tire outfit of a pattern which for that rea- son is now called the White House pattern, Over $11,00 worth of drawn work was sold last year. Four hundred women are em- ployed in this work, which is done outside the industrial school. The children wear a Good Citizen's button, and have the care of the rooms. A banenr is In the best-kept room. -Mothers' meetings are held in the school. At the first call only four re- sponded, ‘but the institution has steadily ained In favor. The Women's club in once Is the outgrowth of all these actlv- ities, having at the present time ninety members from among the leading women of Porto Rico. One meeting is given up to literature, another to music and the SA it day of each month is guest day. An in- terpreter glyes everything in Enilish and Spanish. There i no Spanish word for home or hostess. The soclal conditions are such that Americans rarely meet the best people, The Women's club has in it the st women, and thelr culture compares favorably with that of other women in any and. Ahamo auxillary, Typographical union, No. 1%, will hold its meeting Monday aft- ernoon at 2624 St. Mary’'s avenue. . November 12 will be the birthday anni- versary of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and one of the three anniversaries that the Na- tional Buffrage association has decided to annually observe. A memorial program will be issued to all clubs and It is ex- and Mr. Rush mahifests some chagrin in calling’ the judge’s attention to the fact that there are upward of 600,000 points dif- ferehce. It should be remembered that Judge Sullivan was not called on to decide a theological question, nor was he called on in any way to make a pronouncement upon the number of differences in the two ver~ sions. He was simply calling attention to the fact that there are differences and used the reference to the Pennsylvania case to support his recital of that fact, Another part of the decision of which Mr. Rush complains rather bitterly is found in these words® “But the fact that the King James version may be used to inculcate sectarian doc- trines affords no presumption that it will be 50 used. The law -does not forbid the use of the bible, in elther version, In the public schools. It is not proscribed either by the constitution or by the statutes, and the courts have no right to declare its use to be unlawful because it {s possible or probable that those who are privileged to use it will misuse the privilege by attempt- ing to propagate their own pecullar theo- logical or ecclesiastical views and opinions, This 18 but another way of saying thay the courts will not presume that the law has been violated, but the burden is al- ways on him who charges the violation to prove it. This rule of law is now too old to be disturbed, no matter whether indiyiduals may think the presumption reasonable or violent. Mr. Rush's reason for saying that the presumption 1s vio- lent, 1s, to use hls own language, “be- cause those who advocate the reading of it in the schools are and always have been ardent and unscrupulous sec- tarians.” Here Mr. Rush gives expression to a sentiment for which he alone should be heiu responsible. This is not the opin- fon of his fellow Catholics. We know it to be a fact that many persons advocate a reading and study of the bible who are not ardent sectarians, and who are not sectarians at all, and we know, too, that there are millions of ardent sectarians who are not unscrupulous. But Mr. Rush would proscribe the bible altogether, because In the hands of a teacher who wishes to accomplish such a result it may be made the instrument of sectarian teaching. This reason might be urged against the teaching of history, En- glish literature, chemistry or astronomy. It is an argument, If valuable anpwhere, that ought to be addressed to a legisla- ture or a constitutional convention; but until the lawmaking branch of the gov- ernment shall approve such argument, it has no place either before a court or be- fore the people in passing upon the fitness of a judge. To put the whole matter in & nutshell, Judge Bullivan's opinion is to the effect that whenever it can be made to appear that the bible s 80 used in any school in this state that it amounts to or results in sectarian teaching, it s forbidden, but otherwise it is not forbidden. In this he has simply enforced the constitutional re- striction without enlarging it. To have gone further would bave been to lose pected that many other women's organi- zations outside the suffrage work will also observe the day. The club women of Massachusetts have a plan whereby they hope to erect and maintain a bullding for permanent head- quarters for the state federation. In the absence of Mrs. F. J. McBhane, Mrs. Albert Noe presided at the Septem- ber meeting of the Visiting Nurses' asso- clation held yesterday afternoon in the parlor of the Paxton hotel. Mrs. Adams, superintendent of nurses, reported 503 visits made during the last month, there being fifty patients. In nine cases speclal nurses were required; there were three deaths and two patlents sent to hospitals. Never before has there been such demand for the services of the nurses as now and this demand is steadily increasing, Mrs. Adams says. In the past it has been nec- essary for the assoclation to empldy but one regular nurse, but she has asked that two nurses be granted to give their time to the work. Next month will close the year's work and the gnnual meeting will ‘Probably be held early in November. It was decided to fssue a printed report of the year's work that its patrons may be informed as to what has been accomplished. Mrs. Belle M, Stoutenborough of Platts- mouth, chairman of the library extension committee of the Nebraska Federation, has requested that all club women having items of interest regarding library work in their respective towAs send them to her that she may be able to make a complete re- port of the work accomplished in the state at the coming meeting at Fremont. The Nebraska Soclety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has Issued a re- quest to the various humane organizations and friends of the cause, asking their co- operation in a more united and systematic effort in using all persuasive and legal means to prevent the wanton cruelty to animals which they find so extensively practiced In this part of the United States. It is the desire to establish branch offices of the soclety in every county seat of the state and any person Interested is quested to write to the president, Mr. £ D. Buckner, Osceola, Neb., for directions how to proceed. There will be no expense incurred. There will be a meeting of the French de- partment of the Woman's club Tuesday morning, October 6, in the club rooms, when there will be a discussion of plans and the work commenced for the year. The department will be under the leadership of Mme. Borglum this year and more in- terest s being manifested in It than for several years past. Owing to other duties, Mrs. Millard Lang- felt will be unable to act as leader of the sight of his authority as a judge and in- vade the province of the legislature. It is sincerely to be regretted that a discus- sion in any way bordering upon sectarian or religlous differences should be injected into & political campalgn. There is, per- haps, no other subject that has occasioned #0 much bitterness and so much hatred as religious differences, and it is probably natural that that should be 5o, because English literature department, as orig- inally announced, and a meeting of the department will be held to elect some one to fill this vacancy. The club women of Montana are making a great effort to establish & state federa- tion before the coming biennial st St. Louls. The size of the state and the distance between towns has been a serious handiy) the ardently religious man looks upon his religion as much more imfportant than any worldly consideration. He therefore feels strongly on the subject, and is apt to express himself with vehemence, if not with bitterness. Such discussions have no legitimate place in American politics, and whoever injects thgm is assuming a grave responsibility and accepting the chances of dolng great Wrong. T. J. MAHONEY, cap to the work of federation and is sponsible for the lack of a state organiza- tion. Montana includes several clubs, how- ever, that hold membership In the General Federation. Awtul Loss of Life Wollows neglect of throat and lung Alg- eases, but Dr. King's New Discovery cures such troubles or mo pay. Sc, §LO. "orl sale by Kubn & Ce. this last department under ! BREAKS THE CABI) (Continued from First Page.) ET Which we belleve the country is prepared, to_consider without prejudice. 1 feel, however, deeply concerned that you should regard this conclusion, however well founded, as one making it decided In your very special circumatances for vou to te; main a member of the government. Yet I| do not venture In a matter so strictly per- sonal, to ralfe any objection If you think you can best serve the interests of imperial unity, for which you have done so much by pressing your views on colonial prefer- ence, with tho freedom which Is possible of independent persons, but hardly com- patible with officers. How can I criticize you. The loss to the government fs great indeed, but the gain to the cause you have at heart may be greter still. If so. what can I do_but acquiesce? Yours very sincerely, A. J. BALFOUR. P. 8.—May 1 say with what gratification, both on personal and public’ grounds, 1| learn that Austen Chamberlain {s ready’ to | remain a member of the government? There | could be no more conclusive evidence that in your judgment. as in mine, the exclu- slon of the taxation of food from the party policy is, from the existipg clrcumstances, a course best fitted practically to ‘lll’l]\er‘ the cause of fiscal reform. Dramatic Crisis Present. this afternoon recognize the certainty of the liberals coming Into power, while ad- mitting that Mr. Chamberlain had gained a brilliant triumph by winning Mr. Bal- four over to his opinion. Mr. Balfour's letter in this respect is admitted to be vastly more important than his recent pamphlet because in it he un- hesitatingly admits the principle of Mr. Chamberlain's project, only contending that the country is not yet ripe for it. It Is clear, however, that he regards retallation as a stepping stone to a preferential tarift and the taxation of food. That the union- ist party as a whole does not agree with this view is equally self-evident. ‘Will Never Tax Food. The conservative papers, whilst congratu- ing Mr. Chamberlain on his courage and devotion to his principles, regret his action because it s their bellef that the country wll never consent to the taxation of food. The liberals are jubilant. With the dis- | eredit attaching to the government as the result of the report of the South African war commission and the strong free trade tendency in the country as revealed by | the recent bye elections, théy look forward The retirement of Colonial Secrctary | Chamberlain, which precipitates the most | dramatic crisis and the bitterest party | struggle since his secession from Mr. | Gladstone's home rule cabinet, was un-| known and unsuspected in London until the officlal announcement late at night, too late for the evening papers. It will only become known to the general public from this morning's papers. There had been much exchange of regular visits during the day, but as Premier Balfour and his brother, Gerald, left for their home at| Whittingham _early In the afternoon, it was thought that nothing would happen for a day oritwo. Later the king's acceptance of the resignation of Mr. Chamberiain, Mr. | Ritchie and Mr. Hamilton arrived, enabling to an appeal to the country with the ut- most confidence. Earl Spencer, liberal leader in the House of Lords, in an interview last night, ad- mitted that the news came as a com- plete surprise to him and though It was sat- Isfactory from a party point of view it would mean a very stiff electioneering fight with such a powerful opponent as Cham- berlain, Opinion of Lord Rethschild, Lord Rothschild was interviewed today as to the probable effect on the empire, especially on the national finances, of Mr. Chamberlain’s resignation, He said to a represéntative of the. Assoclated Pre | I am not saying he has resigned, but the | announcement’ wouid not surprise me. The the premier’'s secretary to make the officlal | duke of Devonshire remains in the cabinet announcement. Other Resignations Imminent. It 1s rumored that the resignation of other members of the cabinet is imminent, end | g, that Lord Balfour of Burleigh, secretary | for Scotland, though the fact has not yet been formally given out. Lord Lansdowne, the forelgn | secretary, left London last night for Bal- | moral, whither Premiar Balfour and his brother are also expected to proceed Im mediately. In the conservative clubs last night the fnanner in which the crisis was projected was almost as great a surprise as in lib- eral quarters. Curiosity centers on the at- titude of the duke of Devonshire, whose resignation has been fully expected. It was supposed by some that he would take the present opportunity of retiring from politics on the ground of his advanced years. As to the reconstruction of the cabinet no great Interest is evinced, although the political prophets are already busy ap- pointing Austen Chamberlain chancellor of the exchequer, the earl of Selbourne as secretary for the colonles, ete. Expect Liberals to Win, It is recognized as impossible that an appeal to the country can be much longer delayed and the general opinfon is that in the present shattered condition of the unfonist party the liberals will be returned to power. The editorials in the government organs has actually resigned, al-| hot afféct consols. and Mr. Balfour's enunclated policy, which T take to mean no taxes on food or raw material I the near. future, at any rate seems popular. Over 1,000,000 coples of his pamphiet have been sold or applied or. No, Mr. Chamberlain's resignation would If_the lduke of Devon- shire had gotten out and Mr. Balfour had not put' his policy before the country, it might have been serlous, . Chamberlain r~sign? is essential to ing ere- ore, If he continues to want the zollverein be nust work for it outside. Liberals Win Victory. LONDON, Sept. 17.—The bye-election in the constituency of St. Andrews, Scotland, to replace a liberal unionist, Henry Tor- rens Anstruther, who has been appointed to a government directorship in the Suez Canal company, which was held today, re- sulted in a liberal victory, Captain Ellice being elected with 1,234 votes, with 1158 Why should not He belleves his zollverein the emplr¢ e cannot go on eampal or it and rcmain in the cabinet. glven to Major Thompson, unionist. The election was fought with unparalleled keenness on the flscal and educational issues. Dog Alleged to be Mad. The rear porch of a flat at 2236 Farnam street, occupfed by Fred Sargent, was taken possession of yesterday evening by a doj which was alleged to have been mad an which refused to be driven oft. A call was sent to the police station and Officer Lesch responded. When he steppe out onto the porch the dog made a sprink for Wim, but the officer was too quick with his revolver and killed it. 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