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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21
MER1cAN BOARD MISSION RESIDENCE AT r1neTs1N.

terian board with 40 principal stations,
176 out-stations and 1878 commune
cants.
The American Baptist Missionary
union has the largest number of COM
municants, 1924, in 81 principal sta
lions, and 1,495 out-stations supplied
LOGS churches. The annual income Of
the union is $3.50, 494. This is the next
to the oldest society in the country,
having been formed in 1914.
The Methodist Episcopal Church
Missionary society was founded i'll
1915, and is now one of the largest,
having 1874 principal stations, 500 out
stations, 676 churches, 124.611 COM
municants, and the largest income OF
any missionary society, $954,063.
The society of the Protestant Episco-
pal church was formed in 1885. 1t now
has 200 principal stations, As churches,
$3.50 communicates, and an income OF
more than quarter of a million dol
lars.
The Disciples of Christ, small but
strong denomination, particularly de-
voted to foreign missionary work,
maintain 81 churches, with $3.50 COM
municants, and an income of $144, 1888.
The undenominationa American
Bible society, founded in 1916, has an
income of $152,696, upon which it sup
ports SO American workers and 243
native workers.
Among other denominations having
missions in the foreign field are the
Dutch Reformed, United Presbyterian,
Covenanter, Cumberland Presbyterian,
German Reformed, Southern Baptists,
Evangelical Lutherans and American
Friends.
In his chapter on False and True
Conceptions of Missions and Mission
ary Work." DR.. Baldwin declares that
for missionary to look upon his work
as a civiliZing and elevating agency for
the barbarous or semi-civilized nations
is "a low and unworthy conception OF
the work" The missionary, he says,
must have in mind simply the carrying
of the Gospel, and nothing else. Wv
ilization and elevation may come in
cidentally, but they are no part OF tho
mission work. In regard to China, the
chapter having been written, OF course,
before the present outbreak, he writes:
1.-THE great dislike for foreigners, in
the prevalent superstitions, the bitter
antagonism of the literary class, the
opium habit and other difficulties have
barred the way to Christianity, but 1t
is gradually overcoming these OBJ
stacles. Christianity is surely gather
ing momentum, and its outlook for the
twentieth century is very promising"
WILLIAM WALTER WELLS.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21
-
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Johnny-"Paw, what is blackmailY'
raw-'Mourning envelopes" - Balti-
more American.
Uncle Chris, what is Il rubberneck?"
On, he's the lawyer on the other side. /"
indianapolis Journal.
Did you dig up your flower garden
In the spring. mo, my neighbours dog
attended to that."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Daggs-"I think Miss Hinote's vocal
solos sound better when one is some
distance off" Waggs-"Undoubtedly-
now the further away from her l can
get the better l enjoy her singing."-
Ohio State Journal.
Niblock-"Brassie is the most en-
thusiastic man over golf | have vet
seem Lofter-"Why, l didn't know
that he played the game at ALL" NIB
lick-"fle doesn't; but he sells goli
goods.'-Boston Transcript.
Principal (of kindergarten SCHOOL,
"Have you had any experience with
young children" Applicant (for posi-
ton as teacher)-'Ive raised ten Of
them myself" what? A mother! You
wouldn't do at all. You would upset
all our new ideas. indianapolis Press
A Family Affair.-"No, Mr.. Home
wood" said Miss Beachwood, firmly but
kindly, 81 cannot be your wife, but
will be sister to you" "Very we'll,
said the young man, resignedly, twill
you assume my name or shall take
yours" - Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tele
graph.
Now the date of your birth, please,
continued the census enumerator
The date of my birth, is it %' repeated
the questioner. "Well, | must say your,
very inquisitive. Certainly I'll tell you
and I'll also say that my hair is my
own, and never used, hair restorer
and paid cash for my teeth, and my
grandfather was hanged for sheer
stealing, and II of my relatives are nov
in Jail. Is there anything else you't
like to know, wonder!" "Yes'm," add
ed the census man meekly, the date o
your BIRTH please Then she began
again.-Pittsburgh Chronicle.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21
stump. Drawn by Wind Power.

Utilizing the wind as stump puller
is an Oregon invention. 1t wasthe idea
of the farmer at the state penitentiary,
whose task was to clear six acres, and
with the aid of the wind he cleared
the whole tract in six weeks, although
the timber was dense growth, the
first measuring from one to four feet
in diameter. The winds in the quar-
ter blew strong from the south at this
season. The farmer put his men to
work on the north side of the fir grove
They cut log and dragged it close
to the north side of the bases of the
fir trees. and then cut the surface
roots of the trees that were to be
felled. The preparations we're made
during the first day, and then the men
went home and slept while the WIND
hid the rest. During the night strong
south wind blew the trees down, and
they, in railing across the logs, pulled
nm the taproots, The next day the
men sawed up the fallen trees, burned
the brush. and laid their logs for an
other lot of trees. They proceeded If
This way until the whole grove had
6isappeared- Farmers Advocate.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21
SOMETHING NEW IN SURGERY.
An Operation That Was Deserv.
Ing of Worldwide Gel.
ebrity.

"I see," said the old man Pimpernel the
other evening, relates the Cleveland Plain
Dealer, chat they've mended another brok-
en- neck for Teller. He had a fall some
where's out in the country, an when they
got him to tn hospital tn doctors found
that his upper spinal colume was cracked
clean across Feller couldn't hold his head
up, an his voice was clean gone"
Glow did they patch him up?" inquired
John Bowman.
you'll be s'prised when I tell you," re-
piled the old man. at was so dead easy;
Fust, they crowded over tn left phalanx till
it Tapped the right vertrckle, an then they
stuck tn two ends together with nty-toxum
glue. That's fer blood pisenin', you know.
Then they got the broken ends of the me
dulla together an fastened 'em in place with
strips Of adhesin' plaster. After that they
nailed narrow rods of zinc up and down his
backbone and clinched EN- together with
rivits. When this was all fixed the surgeon
sent out an got an old-fashioned bootjack,
an they tied It on his chest SO that the open
in at the top would just catch under his
Gilman hold it until the glue hardens., An,
as soon as it does harden the young feller,l
be just as sound as ever, with few rivitf
thrown in"
"Thunder!" cried Josh Bowman. "Ain't
it wonderful"
"You Jest bet it is" said the old man.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

churches of our land, and the wonder
full results accomplished by the heroic
men and women who have devoted their
lives to the spreading of the Gospel
is revelation to the scoffers.
Some valuable compilation of facts
concerning this subject in general are
to be found in book by DR.. S. L. Bald
win, just published by Eaton & Mains.
of New York, and entitled Foreign
Missions of the Protestant Churches"
DR.. Baldwin has been careful student
of missions for many years and was
secretary of the executive committee
which had in charge the recent great
ecumenical council in New York, In
his book he discusses the nature and
scope, methods and administration of
foreign missions and then goes on to
tabulate in historical form the origin
and work of the various foreign mis-
sionary societies. In chapter of 60
pages he gives brief account of each
of the important foreign missionary
bodies in this nation.
First in chronological order and one
of the most efficient in achievements
is the American Board, which is the
Congregational missionary organiza-
ton. Formally installed in 1910, it
really took its rise from the historic
"haystack prayer meeting" of Williams
college students in 1906 to ask for
guidance in the matter of sending out
missionaries to the heather. Five COM
missioners and an audience of one per-
son attended the opening meeting of
the American Board of Commissioners
for Foreign Missions, as it was enti-
tied; yet from that small beginning
there spread a movement that inspired
almost all cases and fostered in many
cases the foreign missionary efforts of
other denominations. At present the
board has 101 principal stations, 1871
out-stations, 465 churches, 47,023 COM
municants, 1,270 schools, 56,641 persons
under instruction, 500 American labor
ers and 1878 native laborers. It's year.
ly income is $644.200.
The Presbyterian board was organ
lied in 1887 and has at present an in
come of nearly 100000, with which it
supports III principal stations, 1881
outstations, with 81, 995 communicates
and 21,516 persons under instruction.
There is besides southern Presby-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21
Twain Mt the Telephone.

While living at his home at Hartford
Conn, Mark Twain was one morning deep
in the composition of some humorism from
which he expected a good deal, when he was
called to the telephone. He told the servant
but In few moments was informed that the
party at the other end of the wire wanted
him. Provoked at the interruption, Mark
went to the telephone, and, after "helloing'''
for some time without an answer, he used
some language not generally seen in print,
but which was certainly picturesque, While
thus engaged he heard an answer in aston
ished tones and recognized the voice of an
eminent divine whom he knew very well.
'1s that you, doctor?" questioned Mr.: Glenn
Ter has been at the telephone and said he
couldn't understand YOU"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

juvenated. / believe I am permanently
cured, and do not hesitate to give unstinted
praise to your great remedy, Peruna."
The causes of summer catarrh are first,
chronic catarrh; second derangemepatis Of
Such being the case, anyone who knows
anything whatever about the operations of
Peruna can understand why this remedy is
permanent cure for summer catarrh. 1t
eradicates chronic catarrh from the system,
invigoratng the stomach and liver, cleanses
the blood of all impurities, and therefore
permanently cures by removing the cause,
"a host of maladies peculiar to hot weather,
The cause being removed the symptoms dis
appear of themselves.
Summer Catarrh" sent free to any ad-
dress by The Peruna Medicine Co., Column
bus, Ohio.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21
IF WE WISH TO BE HAPPY.
sciOusness and BE Always Con-
siderate of Others.

There are so many different inter.
pretations of selfishness and it's re.
verse, so little real comprehension
that Kate Gannett Wells Little Ser
mon," in Harper's Bazaar, is interest
ing. She says:
when we have no self-conscious-
ness, when we are eager to do right
because it is right, to love because
love is the fulfillment OIL the law;
when we care for culture and health
to use them for the sake of others,
and when we care for ourselves-as
care we do-only to use ourselves for
others-then is self lost in service.
"In Worcester's dictionary 16 miser.
able kinds of self-consciousness, not
including their subdivisions, are
named, against eight good varieties.
The bad kinds center in selfishness,
the good ones cluster about the self
| control and self-sacrifice. AS for self
control, one can never be leader OF
others, to say nothing of ones self,
without it. And as for self-sacrifice!
Truly, there is no such thing, for it
is never sacrlhce of ones self to do
the right; it is sheer folly for this
world and the next not to do it.
SIT is much more convenient, salts
flying and ennobling to get rid of sell
and strip ones self alike of conceit OF
morbidness, of ancestral and family
dignities or of personal rights, anc
lust be ones self and take comfort in
nature books, friends, prayer and
work. The cordial, easy dignity OF
the well bred, the ready grace OF ten
der sympathy, the Transforming of the
daily drudgeries of self-support into
angelic errands of duty-all these are
tests of the art of selfishness, to some
an almost Unborn faculty, to Others
an art acquired through character.
"Children feel when they are OBJ
served (the school world. Foolish or
undue Importance is attached to their
drawings and remarks; the contents
of their minds (again the school
term) are classified. Verify, if the
mind of the modern child, with its
modern appendages for or OF improve
ment, should be thoroughly explored
self-consciousness would be found in
the brain of the little one.
"One's mind may oe comfort, ac'
cording to the old adage that ones
mind is his kingdom; but average peo-
pie find that the truth of the saying
depends upon whether one has a self
conscious or an altruistic mind. Sure
lv, if we want to be happy in this
world of perplexities, and of visions,
too. the only way is to be selfiess; our
lives then unconsciously express them
selves in big and little noble deeds
through our selfessness."
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

After supper he procured his wife's best
clothesline from the back shed, fastened one
end of it to his st. Demands collar and the
other to the handle bar of his bicycle Then
he went out into. the middle OF the road and
the St. Bernard espied a canine friend, the
sensation was dreamlike, after that it be
came one horrible nightmare. In despera,
ton the rider clutched handle bars, back
pedaled and fairly howled, until at last he
became sufficiently cool to call to, the dog
to stop. 1t stopped all right, but the w n e
had motions of its own. 1t went on tut II
struck the dog amidshps, then it rose N n th !
air, sending it's rider. toward cloudlanp1
and when they brought him to he promised
his wife never to do it again.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21
Lydia E. PInkham's Vegetable Compound

will promptly set rightly ~
excessive or Irregular
write to Mrs. PAnkkIiaSsls
Lynn, Mass, fOrafNiOe.
Evidence abOunEs that
Mrs. PEnNrlsan1's advice
and medicine have for
many years beon helping
women to be strong. No
other advice Is SO I'M
vaS.yxhgly accurate, mo
other djOin0 has such
a record Of OMs'0s
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21
sIoNs IN CHINA.
4. protected by the Burlin-
lame Treaty Of 1863
49,, Rights of the Uni'eA
''f'0 :" the present Crisis
4" - name by American
VOL ,,,.,,ouary societies.

Especial correSp' .o,,r
opINION most generally
~ s., - isy observers of events
a0O Kat the present trouble in
is .'.a uT in the hatred enter
sss mass of natives for Chris
D ,yy.i ir and their converts
| ~ our people who do not Dell I re
[.ien missions have a temp that st
!. ,n' actuated by patriotism and
- ~ their own religion and that
. o.. 'n the foreign powers, whose
~ Is now trying to restore order
I I'.W contrary to the highest in
|. il', ethics, They assert fur
uu ,a that aside from protecting
S SiOlomatic representatives at
ihs United States, Great Brit
Germany \ Russia, France and ia
s.a no cause for interference
..rsr; as, in their opinion, mission
are not entitled to armed pro-
these critics taken the time to
.hs treaty now in force between
rbipese empire and the United
/. thew would not be so loud in
deuunciations of our own govern
As long ago as 1858 the two
Kites concluded an arrangement
4 stipulated that 1.-THE principles
4 Christian religion, as protested
u Protestant and Roman Catholic
khes, shall be recognized as teach
.peu to do good and to do to others
|,y would have others do to them.
'after those who quietly profess
teach these doctrines shall not
|hrassed or prosecuted on account
beir faith. Any person, whether
n of the United States or Chinese
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21
AILY OF CHINESE CONVERTS.


en'nese government claims to be
~ strenuous efforts to suppress
DOAer Instruction, but the fact
emalns that the Burlingame trea-
Ouiu justify the United States to
nostillties without formal dec
.On OF war. Instead of engaging
a. Oh conquest, however, our gov
ene acting in accordance with the
RUE, Is simply trying to protect
es OF the American diplomatic
suiar officers and the mission
anu their converts. To accom-
'nis Tour regiments of soldiers
Osen dispatched to China, to be
81 as soon as order shall have
.sstored and indemnity collect
!, me outrages already committed.
Ohlna refuse to comply with
Sasonable demand of the United
II may become necessary to take
ss,on Of a strip of territory and
uuuct an active war against the
A country, no more than
~ iuual' can afford to shirk re-
loill'y; and should the worst
~ America will be found ready
~ any emergency that may pre-
noXer uprising has induced
70 make a study Of the foreign
Hsry work conducted by the
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

lrt, who, according to these ten
peaceably teaches and practices
principles of Christianity, shall in
ase be interfered with or mo-
b."
years later, in 1868, William Fl.
I'D and Arson Burlingame, acting
ctively for the United States and
,, drew up a new treaty, which is
in force and which deals with the
onary question in the following
IS: 1.-THE goth article of the treaty
lne IS, 1858, having stipulated for
Exemption of Christian citizens of
United States and Chinese converts
prosecutions In China on account
eir faith, it is further agreed that
ens of the United States in China
ery religious persuasion and Chi
subjects in the United States,
enjoy entire liberty of conscience
Phall be exempt from all disa bility
ersecution on account of their re-
ps faith or worship in either coun-
der the provisions of this treaty
pnited States is morally RESPONSE
p the families of the hundreds of
frts murdered by the fanatical
\ rs to secure for them financial in
pity and the punishment of the
Fslns. When the Boxers murdered
|mber of German missionaries
years ago Emperor William con-
|eo the outrage sufficient provoca-
|for the seizure of Kiao Chou, and
|ne ventured to criticise him for
|mgh-handed action. The moder-
displayed by the American gov
Pent in the trying circumstances
Foay is therefore highly creditable.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

To thoughtful mind, the trust problem
Is one Of serious import. II must be firmly
grappled with, for il creeps upon society PEI
fore you are aware of its existence, in TINS
respect much resembling the various disor-
ders which attack the stomach, such az con-
stipation, Indigestion, dyspepsia, bilious
ness, liver and kidney troubles; Hostetter
Stomach Bitters is the one reliable remedy
for all such ailments. BE sure to give it a
trial .
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

No matter what ails you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature,
cure you without a grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put
up in metal boxes, every tablet has c. G. G,
stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21
Mcswatters and McSwitters had sworn

McSwatters and McSwitters had sworn
off smoking for three months. One day,
about four weeks after the bargain, had
been made, the two met. Each was dying
for good cigar. "Say, john, said Nc s;
Switters, "kept your end of the bargain Z!
"You bet" sighed McSwitters. II can't at
ford to lose ten dollars Neither .heEs can ri
Won what IN do; I'll give you two dollars
f YOU will call the deal off" 'Done!", said
McSwitters. He took the two and placed
them in his vest pocket "Tll buy" he said
Half an hour later he was on his way home
chuckling softly. McSwitters was the
twelfth man who had bought him of or
the cigar deal.-Syracuse Herald.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

In Western North Carolina, between the
Blue Ridge on the east and the Alleghanies
on the west, in the healthful. valley of the
French Broad, two thousand feet above the
sea, lies Asheville, beautiful, picturesque
and world famed as one of the most pleasant
resorts in America 1t is land of bright
skies and Incompatible climate, whose
praises have been sung by poets, and whose
beauties of stream, valley and mountain
height have furnished subject and inspira-
ton for the painters brush. This is truly
the Land of the Sky" and there perhaps
no more beautiful region on the continent to
attract pleasure tourists or health seekers.
Convenient schedules and very low rates to
Asheville via Southern Railway.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

Mrs. Wiggins,' remarked the min
lister, 1--WE wish you would let your
daughter join the choir"
"Oh. l couldn't think of it, was the
reply. "Minnie has such sweet dis
position and l don't want to spoil her,
Ohio State Journal.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

$50 JOHN is at collegeY
"Yss."
81 suppose, then, he's busy sowing hia
wild oats?"
''No; John is at an agricultural col
lege. Town Topics.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

''My cook broke three two-dollar tea
pots in one month"
"How dreadful"
"Yes; then l bought ten-cent one,
and it has lasted whole year. "-ln-
dianapolis Journal.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21
A Heavy Case.

Mack O'Rell-Hard times have brought
about a change with Brighter. l remember
when he always had case of champagne IN
the cellar; now he has only case OF peer.
Luke W VAR. y 9cgb KnSU' Evening
News.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21
m Your Feet Ache ana burnt

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot Ease.
a powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or new
Shoes Feel Easy. Cures Corns, ltcnlngI
Swollen, Hot, Gallons, Smartins, Sore ana
Sweating Feet. All Druggists ana ehoe
dress, Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. \.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

1.-THE other side" observed the candidate,
in much apprehension, care putting some
damaging reports in circulation"
"But no money to speak Of" rejoined the
chairman of the campaign committee, COM
placently. Journal.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

common phase
OF summer ca
tarrh, known as
in d igest ion.
M ISIS Kennedy
says:
II found the
C o n t i n u a !
change of diet
in cid en- tai to
e ig h t years
travelling com
pletely upset my
digestive system.
In consulting
several p h Us l.
clans they de-
cided / suffered
with catarrh Of
the stomach.
at h e ir pre-.
scriptions d i d
not seem to help
me any, so, read
ing of the re-
markable cures
effected by the
use of Peruna !
decided to try il
and soon found
myself well re
paid.
81 have now
used Peruna fol
a b gu t three
months and feel
completely re,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

Corn, we know, is good for man, yet here's
a flaw in natures plan; for weather which IS
good for corn makes man wish he ne'er was
born.-Indianapolis journal.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

Nodd-Is Gilpins really henpecked?
Todd should say so. Why. he gees
to church with his wife every sunday.
Town Topics.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

Each package of PUTNAM FADELEss DYES
colors either Silk, Wool or Cotton perfectly,
Sold by all druggists.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

Try Yucatan Chill Tonic Omproved)
Cures chills, fevers and malaria. Pleasant
to take. Cure guaranteed. Price, 81 cents
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-07-21

1t is impossible to please your friends; If
you say agreeable things to them you are ac-
cused of insincerity; if you say disagreeable
things they get mad.-Atchison Globe.