Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 38, 24 December 1913 — Page 6

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24, 1913

The Richmond Palladium

AND SUN-TELEGRAM.

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The Church and Social Service The church in Richmond is not doing its best in social service ! This is the reply made to Rev. B. E. Parker's question in the list mailed to several hundred persons in the community. This feeling is by no means local because it is the wide-spread sentiment everywhere that churches are not measuring up to their opportunities in serving society. And this feeling throws a flood of light on the change of the center of gravity in the religious world. Comparatively young persons easily recall when the one insistent appeal heard from every pulpit was "confess your ,ins and prepare for heaven." But this heaven beyond the stars has lost its interest. Men are determined to have heaven here and now. They believe religion can erect the Kingdom of God in this sphre as easily as in some other. Therefore they are demanding that the church turn its attention from the future to the present and set itself to the big task of having God's will done on earth. This will submit the Christian religion to the severest test it has ever undergone. So long as its promises were on the future beyond death they could be neither verified nor disapproved. But when it undertakes to change the complexion of present human society its fruits will be measureable and known. But its severest test will also be its greatest opportunity. If it can translate its lofty ethical idealism into the very stuff of which the present world is made the most blatant skeptic will hold his peace. In undertaking this huge work the church necessarily must lead and it is because people are beginning to look to it as the leader that it is

being weighed in the balances. Just how "it may equip itself to this task now most concerns all its leaders. It is our opinion that its surest method is to organize itself on the same business-like and efficient principles which have made other great organizations successful in their own fields. We believe it will win out in great style if it employs itself in this way. The Case of William R. George. It will come as a great shock to those interested in the work of the Junior Republics to learn that their founder, William R. George, has been found guilty of misconduct by the State Board of Charities of New York. It is claimed that charges were proved he had entered into improper relationships with a girl member of the Republic at Freeville and that she gave birth to a child, that he made improper advances to another nineteen year old girl, and that he made a medical examination though he is not a-physician. The George Junior Republics have been of incalculable influence by taking wayward boys and girls and training them in citizenship. So successful was the New York experiment conducted at Freeville that other similar enterprises have been inaugurated elsewhere and a National Association formed. William George has been the head and soul of this movement and has so won the confidence of people everywhere that

many of the wealthiest persons in the country.

have freely subscribed to his undertakings. Mr. George's attorney, Emory R. Buckner, vigorously denounces the Board, and says they have been misled by a number of Mr. George's personal enemies.

Mr. George himself explains that he is the victim of insufferable headaches and often does things at such times of which he is unconscious, but he resolutely denies the truth of the charges. Thomas Mott Osborn, a prominent prison expert in New York, withdrew from the presidency of the Freeville organization because he disapproved of the way in which it was conducted and says he became convinced that Mr. George is losing his mind. Admirers of Mr. George everywhere will hope he may be exonerated from these unfortunate charges. It may be he is a victim of such a plot as was aimed at Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver. If so his condemnation will add one more martyr to a long list of those already ruined by political

junviniKU ji majf i avii . iuuit inillKS, that he ,ing his reason. Many instances might be lhted to show how others in similar circumstances had become unbalanced by the strain. But if Mr. George really is guilty of the charges made against him his case serves as one more lamentable illustration of our too great faith in organizations and our too little faith in the power of personality. As Matthew Arnold said, this age places altogether too much trust in machinery. Laws and organizations are expected to do the work that only character can do. A man without strength of character himself hoped by the legerdemain of a social mechanism

"""" vuaiav.i.ci ill UII1C19 lit UUIC1S. A lie tiling can't be done, never could and never will.

The Iew Mayor of New York How would you like to take charge of a city

that pays out for running expenses every week $3,100,000, that contains the most foreign population of any town in the world and more people than either Australia, Greece, Servia, Switzerland or Denmark? And suppose you were but thirty-four years of age and had a wife ten years your junior and so many enemies they might populate a city as big as Cincinnati ? This is the little task about to be undertaken by John Purroy Mitchel of New York city. The whole country will wait with interest to note the outcome. Mitchel graduated from Columbia Law School at twenty-one and immediately entered a law firm in the Borough of Bronx. Nobody rfeard of the young attorney until 1907 when he was appointed commissioner of accounts for the borough. This office had up till then been merely a resting place for weary politicians but the young Irishman immediately began to do things. After learning the city charter by heart he started in by chasing the president of the borough out of office. Inasmuch as this man was a sachem in the great Tammany wigwam this act of hardihood won for Mitchel the undying hatred of the braves. In three years he chased out of office no fewer than three borough executives. In that time he turned in enough evidence to the grand jury to indict three dozen officials. So vigorous and capable an officer couldn't escape a raise if he would, so young Mitchel was elected president of the Board of Aldermen of the city of New York on a fusion ticket. By right of his place he became an ex-officio member of the board of estimate and it was here that he did the biggest things of his career. He had the hardihood, even, to oppose Mayor Gaynor. After Gaynor had been shot, Mitchel held his place and prosecuted his duties with such uncompromising thoroughness he rose to be one of the city's most prominent men. When the fusion committee set out to locate the best mayoralty candidate they gradually narrowed the possibilities down to three men. Of these Mitchel finally was chosen and with what ultimate result is known to everybody. The new mayor is an Irish Catholic and the grandson of that famous Irish patriot, John Mitchel. His wife is an ardent though sensible suffraget and a first class aide. If he can-keep his health, a straight road lies before him to the governorship or even to the Presidency.

SOCIETY WOMEN ARE SHOP LIFTERS Appeal to Ex-Senator Stoner When Placed in Jail.

MILTON

O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM. O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love. " O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth! And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth. How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven. ! No ear may hear his coming, But in this world of sin. Where meek souls will receive Him still, The dear Christ enters in. O holy Child of Bethlehem! Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in. Be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel! Philips Brooks.

POINTED PARAGRAPHS

RUDE MAN PROPOUNDS QUERY. Houston Post. Dr. Anna Shaw says Wilson .would rank with Lincoln it he would give women the vote. Let Dr. Anna tell us how the president can give women the vote.

FIRST TAKE OUT ALL WRINKLES. Galveston News. The first thing a photographer should learn about his business is that he mustn't make his patrons look to themselves like they look to him.

TWICE AROUND WOULDN'T BE BAD. Marinette (Wis.) Eagle-Star. A perfect woman's waist should measure 29 inches. A perfect man's arm should be 29 inches in length, or thereabout.

IMAGINE YOU'RE RICH FOR ONCE. Pallas News. Do not forget to be kind to the poor at Christmasand don't assume that you are they.

TREADING RIGHT ON HIS HEELS. Pittsburg Gazette-Times. The way General Pancho Villa is acting is convincing that there is no danger of Mexico being without a dictator even if Huerta should be separated from the job.

EMBARRASSING CONTRETEMPS. New York Telegram. There's nothing a business man hates so much as on rushing in to investigate something to meet himself coming out.

NOT IF HE SHOPS EARLY. Albany Knickerbocker Press. The comptroller of the currency says that every man in the United States has 22 cents more cash than he had last year at this time. He may have it now. but will he have It after Christmas?

NEW YORK, Dec. 24 Two women held here on a charge of shop lifting furnished a sensation for the place today. Both were richly dressed. When arrested in a department store they gave fictitious names and said they were mother and daughter. Shortly after they were locked up they appealed to Ex-Senator Stoner of Wisconsin for help. He hastened to the police station. The senator said they were old friends. One clew led to Baltimore, a report saying that the older woman was the widow of a former district attorney at Baltimore.

Mrs. Richrd Sills and daughter. Miss Hattie Sills, were Cambridge City visitors, Monday. Mr .and Mrs. Omer Kirlin. entertained as guests at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Kimmel. Harry Caldwell is home from Purdue for the holidays. Prof, and Mrs. L. E. Thompson are spending a part of their vacation at Terre Haute. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kirlin were at Richmond Saturday. Ralph More, who attends Business college at Richmond, is home to spend the vacation with his parents, Mr. an-1 Mrs. Jesse Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Linville Wallace entertained as their guests, Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Copeland and daughters of near Beeson's station. The Bible school orchestra, of the Christian church, practised Sunday ev-

Harry Manlove returned from Ne

braska. Monday. He has been out several months in the lyceum bureau Interests. Mrs. W. H. Miller was at Richmond Saturday. Mrs. Jas. Doddridge and Mrs. Sade Warren were at Richmond. Saturday The Rev. Mr. Miller, who ha been conducting the revival services at the M. E. church left for his home in Chicago, Monday morning. Mrs. W. L. Parkins and daughter. Miss Miriam, were at Richmond. Monday. Miss Lena l.udington closed her school east of town with a little servlce and gave a treat. Friday. Santa Claus was present and gave out tho gifts. The Milton band had practice Sunday aixernoon. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Cook were at Richmond, Saturday. Mrs. F. M. Jones visited relative at Richmond. Saturday and shopped. Harry Doty was at Richmond Saturday. Ivan Parkins is home from Wabash college to spend the holidays with his

parents. Mr. and Mm. W. I Parkin. Mr. and Mr. Ray Thornburg nd Mr. and Mn Paul Caldwell were at Richmond. Saturday. , , , , Rubber plantation rover S4.CM acres in Straits Settlements. REVIVAL MEETINGS CLOSE AT MILTON ULTON. Ind . Ic. 24 To M. EL revival meetings have closed until Sunday evening The Rev. Mr. Miller, evangrllftt. delivered a sermon on the "lupardonable Sin." Sunday evening and gave the two songs. "The Ninety and Nine" and "The Holy City." with stereoptlcon views. There was a large congregation at the night service. In the morning he delivered an able sermon on "Heaven" On Monday evening the Rev. Mr. Westbafer closed the aeries. Tonight representatives of the Honeywell meeting at Richmond, will be here and occupy the M. E. pulpit.

The Francis Sayles Players. The Francis Sayles Players will open their return engagement at the Murray Theatre tomorrow afternoon when they will offer for the first time here Wm. Vaughn Moody's greatest success "The Great Divide" which will be given an elaborate production. Mr. Sayles will be seen in the part that was played here several years ago bv Henry Miller, Miss Worth taking the part that Miss Margaret Anglin, played. In fact the entire company will be well cast. Tomorrow several new members wil' be seen in the cast. Mr. Irving Read the new juvenile man, joined Mr Sayles direct from the Poli Stock company. New Haven, Conn. W. Francis Clark, another new member, has been with several of the best stocks in the East, also Mr. Dave Callis. The balance of the company remains the same as when Mr. Sayles left Richmond a few weeks ago. During the balance of the week matinees will be given daily. "The Woman In The Case." For their second week of their return engagement at the Murray, The Francis Sayles Players has selected Miss Blanch Walsh's sensational success "The Woman In The Case," which will be given a complete production. "The Woman In The Case gives Mr. Sayles. Miss Worth and Miss LeRoy excellent parts and promises to be one of the best plays of the season.

NOTICE. The Lutheran Benevolent society of St. John's and Trinity churches win meet Monday. Jan. 5, for the purpose of electing officers. Henry Blomeyer, Sec'y. '

CONTINUES SALE OF CROSS SEALS Sale of Red Cross Seals through the medium of the Domestic Science association has thus far totalled $382.19. Of this sum the organization will receive half to apply to the visiting nurse fund. The sale of seals will be continued until Jan. 1.

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