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popular parlance the phrase "a dispensation of Providence" is quite frequently used in commenting on a narrow escape from some apparently impending evil; indeed its use is restricted to such things, as if God suddenly became aware that one or more of His creatures was about to suffer under His law and therefore He must temporarily set this law aside in order to avert a disaster.
No legislation is needed in Missouri for the persecuting of any person or class, so long as that individual or assemblage of individuals is not threatening the peace and safety nor interfering with the rights of any other citizen or legitimate interest of the State.
Our critic has never manifested much love for Christian Science, and his statements regarding it have always had a ring of sarcasm mingled with his misunderstanding of the subject.
The Post knows very little of the doctrinal beliefs and practices of the sect known as Christian Scientists, beyond the fact that some of the most intelligent and representative men and women of the State believe in Christian Science and that it is their business and their right to believe in it without the slightest interference from the doctors or the Legislature.
While it is true that the treatment of disease by Christian Science is radically opposed to the methods of the orthodox medical practitioner, it would be very far from the truth to assume that Christian Scientists entertain towards the members of the medical profession feelings that are in any way hostile or disrespectful.
I commend to your attention the abolition of the so-called bucket-shop, or in other words, of the misuse of market quotations as a basis for public gambling.
