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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17
Meets Next Year in
 Florence.
Impressive words spoken by Sfodera- tor Little at Ceremonies at An- niston-Reports Read and
 committees Appointed.

Anniston. Nov. 16.--(special.) 1.-The dedication exercises of the Synodical College for Men, which took place. yes terday, was begun with the sun hid from view by the heavy clouds. As the service advanced, the day grew brighter and when the formal dedica- ton took place the sun had dried up the clouds and was filling the earth with It's glory.
 This most beautifully expresses what was felt within the synod. The college began under clouds, and in many trials is now completed and stands as a mon- ument to consecrated effort to rise above difficulties and over obstacles. There was 8 united spirit as all stood together and in the dedication exercises it is believed that greater and bright CT day for education in the Synod of Alabama had dawned.
 "As Moderator of the Synod of Ala bama, I accept these keys. May the doors ever swing wide open to receive every noble youth who desires better and more intelligent Christian life. and may they open to send out many trained and cultured Christian men to be a blessing to this world. in the name of the Father. and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen" were the formal words spoken by the Moderator, Rev. A. A. Little, D. D.
 The prayer of dedication was made by Rev. A. F. Carr. D. D.. of Mobile. Rev. pr. Little was appointed to re- main over and preach at Talladega to- morrow.
 After adopting many reports and other routine work the Synod adjourned to meet in Florence in November, 1907.
 State of Religion.
 During the last meeting the Commit tee on the Narrative of the State of Religion in the Synod made the fol- lowing report:
 "From the four Presbyteries. we have received reports of three. namely North Alabama, East Alabama and rus caloosa We note the following facts: Our people show an appreciation of the ordinances of Gods house. and as a result the services of the church are weII attended. Some Improvements are noted in the observance of family worship, but there Is still neglect Of thfs act of religion on the part of many, Renewed interest Is shown in the observance of the Sabbath. which we are indeed glad to note. Our people we are encouraged to believe, are grow ing in the grace of liberality, as IS shown by the offerings to the various causes and the prompt payment by our churches, of their pastors salaries. Several of our churches have had sea- sons of revival and in many instances there are reported large additions to the communion.
 q, L. Browuiee,
 chairman"
 Sunday Schools.
 The permanent committee on Young People's Societies and Sabbath School reported as follows;
 srrhe number of Sabbath Schools re- ceivinR aid from the General Assem- blv's Committee last year was slo. n these schools are enrolled 10000 pn- pils. The schools added to this ron Tn fhe synod of Alabama there is a 5scholastic population of 64O.0Oo. There is a Sunday School enrolment of about 1S6,S57, ,swhich leaves out ol the sunday school 45S,653. Certainty there Is no lack of material upon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17

their unparalleled hypocrisy. and has Ilikened them to whiteued Sepulchers. So all hell is alert that night to enjoy to the full its short-liVed triumph. A sardonic smile passes over the face of Annas as his dull ears catch the tramp of the guard at his very gate. He hur- ries Into his grand salon. and mounts his dais with tottering step. The ex- laminatton of Jesus here Is purely in- | formal. It Is just such q courtesy ex- tended by Caiaphas to Annas as. a Lt- tie later, PiIate extended to Herod. It will have weight, too, with the multi tude, that the condemned is first ar lraigned before one who, according to Moses law, is still a high priest And ', by ths device time Is gained to pack the jury" in the only court which Rome recognizes; and there is a scur- Fying about for suborned witnesse, such as to this day can be had for price in the lobby of almost any orien- tai court
 There sits the Sanhedrim in form of a horseshoe, the high priest at the toe" and a scribe with inkhorn and parchment at either cork" In the space between the scrlbes stands the accused, in full view of the semi-circle of venerabIes, who sit cross-legged up- on their crimson cushions. Guilt Is on the bench; innocence Is in the dock.
 
 condemn is the problem of the court How to find a verdict that will not too palpably outrage the forms of Justice, and one which the Roman governor will ratify, a verdict that will involve the extremest penalty--that Is the de- Sideratum.
 AS a sheep before her shearers is dumb. so the Lamb of God opened not His mouth. Silence is His best defense. The suborned witnesses demolished each others fabric of lies. Any tribu- nal not bent upon conviction would have thrown the case out of court with lcontemp.. By His refusal to plead. Jesus denied the validity of the process and the Jurisdiction oi the court as constituted. The silent, dlgnified ac- cused Is fast throwing the court into con fusion. It Is at it's wits end. when bold and interruptions caiaphas makes his coup de main. He springs from his red hassock, and, rushing at Jesus
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17
INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
 LESSON
FOurth QuarteF. Lesson VII Mat Mat
 xxvI, 57-6S
 November IS, 1908. A
JESUS BEFORE oALAPHAs.


 Even to those who believe only ln gba ssrnanliness" of Jesus. HIS pass po Sraval. His ignoble deseruon, trial, and superlativeiy crues ue 3o dAens enough to touch their hearts 70 pa oeep ost nitv. As Renan says, His legeh1 s.-,1i caiI forth tears without ceaslng' rra +hosa to yshom Jesus is Divine tae .,S.nessiSe scenes from Gethsemane to Goigotha are cumulative in strons compunctions. Bloody sweat, tE@i.ol sAa,,s S,iss hound hands, hurryins Iron ssst nlsS,t, to court. false accusations, blow rn tha mouth, mocke-y, the cry es1rncIfvI'' scoursing the Va Dolorosa, xha crucifxion---their hearts are AAo to hreak under such climatlcal sorIoN
 It is past midnight, but the oeNUsSs7 s,ST. of an imperial ecclesiasticlsm are ts., ats. With murderous Jealonsy E SanSs If nate the delivery lnto tneir hahus v. ane for whom they had just paio i" .racdiv nrice--one who must De lmnlee- sssaI,, nut out of the way. or their bonnrs. powers, and emoiuments ps inc forfeit. Rich old Annas paces tno marble court of his palace anu t1 tans fnr the footballs of the returnlps Ss Sens tza win soon have the satisfac- sIon of looking into the face or lns ;con0clastic calilean, who has imperl- sa his vast. revenues by twice eleahs- ing the temple of the trafickers Who,n he had unIawfully licensed 70 uAoS there. He will see those hands nounu with cords instead of plating coros lu to d whip to drive out the buyers anu sellers with. Calaphas. also Annass son.in-Iaw, and acting high priest, ls on the qui vive to carry into execution his Judgment passed three months pe- fore-namely, that 1t were better that one should perish. without reference to his guilt or innocence, than that the -aAfou ahnnld ha fGODaFdfZed.
 < The chief priests. scrlbes. and Phari- zees are anticipating with venomous pleasure their retaliation upon one who has publicly denounced them as serpents and vipers; who, with bold hand, has snatehed the mask from
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17
BUY

equals 2s2 pounds). of which ss5,34a were American, S44,211 Indian and Turkish. and 233.172 Egyptian. Not much cotton wadding is imported into, Greece: during the year 1904 only r. TOT okes, mostly from England. There is a heavy duty on cotton wadding, 145 draohmas (drachma equals IS centsl the hundred okeS.
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Key and AnnIxnia.

1. Ecclesiastical trial of Jesus. (1l sanhcdrim unlawfully convened. Suborned witnesses. Jesus silence CD Jesus adjured to answer. High priests sacred oath, (3) Jesus significant answer.
 [. Ecclesiastical condemnation. (D Death penalty passed. (2) Per- EonaI indignity to condemned.
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ters in which the show Is being held would not be nearly adequate.
 It is expected that the next show will be given at the Auditorium or some other large place. The show will close this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17
PnTzE wTNNERs.

We made q clean sweep at the State Fair on plants and cut flowers nnd took 1 nII first prizes but one at ChFysanthe- mum show. See display of dur prize winners today at Spann's Drug Store, We grew everything we exhibit. Come and see them at ROsemOnt.
 The best for the money. RosemOnt Gardens
 Phone zoo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17

The sanhedrim thought 1t was con- demning Jesus. In point of fact 1t was eondemnlng itself. The Supreme Court 'of the Hebrew nation stands convict ed at the bar of history of the foulest crime Of all ages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17

Silence on the part of defendant in an Oriental court is a complete anoma- Iy Profuse protestations of innocence, dramatic appeal. wild gesture, copions tears--these are the rule. The silent dignity of Jesus arrested the attention and struck she conscience of each court before which He was brought.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17

Infidelity is like the sanhedrim, in that If is on the search for evidence against Jesus It is an effort to im- neach His character and claims It is bent on conviction. Where there Is this palpable insineerity, the believer does well 70 initiate his Masters si- fence
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Cnftnn Fnr freece.

Consul General George Horton, of Athens. reports that Greece charges no import duty on raw cotton, and there is a considerable importation for manu faeturin s-in 1904, 1,4s3,T2e okes Joke
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17

If Is generally asserted that in Nor way every bride must exhibit certif- ieate that she knows now to cook
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17

Over 2s,00O umbrellas. lest in Lon. don. are taken to police headauartsFs every yeaTs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17

save for my daily range
 writ,
 I might espair.--Tennyson. tcOpyFight. 1908, by the IT irrational Religious Literature Buxea TncoP- porated. The Rev. Davis W. Clark, D. D.. Editor.l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17
NOTICE PETER FORNEY

CHAFTEH Da A. R '. There will be a called meeting at I2 o'clock today at the Library. Every member is urged to be present. Im- poFtant business.
 Mrs. r. P. Glass,
 Regent. Mrs. G H. Mccombs, Secretary.
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from the beginning. in it's glorious, un- waverIng credo, T believe in Jesus Christ"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17
r,he Teacher,a Lnntern

The canons of the Sanhedrim court were that the accused was to be es- teemed innocent until proven guilty; 1t was an axiom. The Sandhedrim was set to save, not to destroy life; the president was to admonish witness of the value of human life; counsel was to be provided for the accused; the youngest judges were 10 vote first, in order that they might not be prejudice nation could only occur the day after the trial had concluded; a capital trial could not begin the day before a Sab bath or a feast; no criminal. trial could begin or be continued at night; no one could begin or be continued at night; no one could be executed on the same day on which sentence was pronounced. Every rule was fragrant lv broken in the trial of Jesus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17

What occurred in Caiaphas's court has been occurring ever since In the age-long arraignment of Jesus. The witnesses do not agree. One impeach- es the other. Each new generation of skeptics presents new hypothesis, thus denying the suficiency of the for mer. Thus Strauss gives the lie to Voltaire, and Bauer to Strauss, and Renan to Bauer. But to this iargon of infidelity Christendom responds. as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-17

To retrieve the odium of the legal homicide of Jesus, his enemies invent ed an ex rOst factO law, and incorpo- rated 1t in the Tdlmud; to-wit. any one who gave himself out as a false Messiah could be tried and condemned on the same day or in the night. They also framed the extraordinary story that public herald was sent sut for forty consecutive days before Jesus condemnation to summon witnesses In His favor; but none appeared.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-03-15

his eyes, which fell on me sharp and
ardent, burning with violent light.
He sat up.
"You have me, sir" he remarked.
Eyes, my man." said / cheerfully, Il
think we may go so far as to say that"
Hood turned on his side, and kicked
the dagger out of his reach.
IF you don't mind, sir, should like
to be eating something" he said quiet
~. Eve had nothing all day"
He looked toward the treasure chests,
and I perceived upon one of these the.
preparations for meal. / laughed.
you know the house well, see.
Hood
Eyes, sir" said he. 1--WE done
good deal Of foraging, sir, at one time
and another
every well. Have your meal" |
agreed. ANY bones broken?"
.sThank you, sir; none, sir. A bit
stiff, sir; that's ALL
"Then / think we'll leave you to your
supper, Hood" | said. l examined the
candle in the lantern; it would last
some hours. Ere it burned out would
revisit the prisoner with some sup
plies.
.sYou are not going to keep him
here?s asked Montgomery in some sur
prise.
nodded. "For the present"
We passed out. and turned the key
in the lock.
Hell stife in there" expostulated
Montgomery.
ooh. dear, nor said /. It's not the
FIRST time the keep has been used as a
fcoatinusd Next Week
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-03-15

1t fell back slowly, being, as I found
afterward, without lock or spring and
merely held In its place BY disuse and
dirt: Within, the light shone upon
black hole and a dark flight Of stairs
leading downward.
I'VE must see the end Of this" said
Montgomery, and nopped into the dark
ness like frog. followed. Below
there was now silence; the footsteps
had died away. The narrow flight in
the wall continued for some thirty
steps and brought us, as I reckoned,
to the foundations of the castle. Here
we were fetched up promptly BY a
blank wall of wood no doubt similar
encasement Of oak as that in which the
panel above was set. Cropping about,
we fumbled upon a latch and opened
the door quietly. The candle fared
on the walls opposite. We were in the
dark corridor leading to the treasure.
AS this discovery flashed on me !
heard once more the sound that had
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-03-15

.'Unhappily," observed Sercombe.
with a laugh, ssthe law won't leave US
alone.''
.sOh, come" said impatiently, 1--WE
arefeonfned to this, Captain Sercombe.
Are you prepared to help US? You
yourself say time presses. If not, it
may well be that we shall throw the
onus upon the proper offenders and
leave you to shift for yourselves
ssAnd what about the treasure, my
friend?D asked the captain, with an
ogle.
Il know nothing of any treasure" I
remarked calmly, "nor does either of
my friends here. Presumably an at
tack was made upon the castle for the
purpose of burglary, and can con-
ceive that my silver only was aimed at.
I think that will suffice to explain the
cowardly attack Of some rufianly for
eigners. / think the Raymond police
will easily understand that"
Sercombe looked somewhat blank.
but in a moment resumed his cheerful
ness. "Quite so, and, as such course
would benefit no one, we are to COM
bine forces against a common enemy.
Well, fire ahead"
At this moment an interruption came
through the entrance of the maid with
the announcement Of some visitors at
the door. We all stared at one an
other.
who are they?" demanded.
But the girl, being raw and unso-
phisticated, had not inquired their
names. They were, however, gentle
men, and there was policeman with
them. This was enough for us, and
an uncomfortable silence fell on US.
Sercombe raised his eyebrows and
sucked in his lips soberly.
.sHave 'em in,y said Sheppard.
looked dubious. We had arranged
nothing and had no plan Of action be-
tween u.s. 1T is far wiser" urged
Sheppard. Don't give it too elaborate
an appearance" And, turning, he gave
the order to the maid.
was still doubling and Sercombe
was regarding Sheppard with a certain
grave interest when the maid return
ed, ushering in an important looking
old gentleman with very ceremonious
manner and man whom took to be
d sergeant in plain clothes.
sAlr. Greatorex?y asked the old gen.
fleman, with heavy courtesy.
I bowed. "That's my name," re-
Piled. II suppose you have come upon
this business of last night?
Yes, SIR said he, signaling to the
sergeant, who forthwith pulled out a
notebook. ut looks a bad thing for the
county. We haven't had so barefaced
q crime in the neighborhood within the
recollection of this generation. Indeed
the case seems remarkable; SO remark
able that, happening to be at the sta
lion when your messenger arrived,
have considered it my duty to take uI
the affair ii person. My name, sir, is
Colonel Landell, and am justice Of
the peace"
/ was evidently called upon to make
some suitable rejoinder to his piece Of
oratory, and ] bowed again and EN-
phasized my satisfaction in receiving
SO distinguished and SO famous jus
lice, who would soon dissipate thu
nists Of suspicion and mystery witt
& which this singular affair was IN
volyed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-03-15
Greatorex. Would you be able to iden

Greatorex. Would you be able to iden-
tify any one Of your assailants?"
II fear not / said. "You must re-
member that it was quite dark
.Nor you, sir, suppose" he added,
looking ut Sheppard.
Sheppard shook his head doubtfully
1--WE were engaged in pellmell strug-
gle. The utmost l saw was the out
lines of the men, but can recall that
one looked very like my friend Cap
tain Sercombe that is to, say, in the
dark
Z Sercombe laughed. My dear fell
low. / wish had been there. I'm sor-
nv missed it. But / shall have bet
ter luck another time, if stick to
Sergeant jones'"
The officer smiled without emotion,
and the colonel put his question formal
~ to Montgomery, who promptly re-
turned negative. Landell moved to-
ward the door, but suddenly the police
officer touched him on the shoulder
and whispered in his ear, then faced US
again.
1T was lucky you had that moat
filed and the drawbridge up, sir.
What made you take those precau-
tions?" he demanded.
"We were forewarned, as you have
heard / answered.
He referred to his notes. ''Was the
warning sufficiently urgent to induce
you to go to that trouble?" he asked
slowly.
"You can judge for yourself, if we
went to the trouble" I returned sharp
ly.
Imperturbably he repeated his ques-
ton again what were the terms Of
the warning?"
over, / was little angry at this i'm
pertinent inquisition, but before l
could arrest my thoughts for a reply
Sercombe interviewed.
II can recollect what said very
well,n he said, taking the cigar from
his mouth, IF it interests you, SER
geant. l said: .Greatorex, there's a
number of very Indifferent looking
scoundrels down the valley. You have
some valuable plate, and this is lone
ly spot. Moreover, saw a couple OF
them hanging furtively about the plan,
tations as | came up. Now, I've never
seen moat full nor drawbridge
work, and if were you and you were
me. l fancy this often would be filled
and the bridge hung up for my. salts
faction and your edifcation and for the
confusion Of any nefarious scoundrel
with a big nav These were the ex-
act words, as / happen to remember,
in which l introduced the subject, as
Mr.. Greatorex viii no doubt recall,
though he is not likely to have the
terms on his tongue, like myself. But
that, / reckon, is what started it, And
with this Sercombe replaced his cigar
between his teeth and went on smok-
ing TRANQUILITY.
The sergeant thanked him, frowning
in some embarrassment then he turned
on his heel and, saluting to the COM
pany, vanished after his superior
lAEUuSH the uOUEWdy
| sercombe got up. well, we can
break up now gentlemen he said.
"sorry to interrupt harmony, but I've
got business to do
Il am greatly obliged to you" said,
somewhat sheepily.
You're very welcome" says the
captain. with a wide smile.
But what about the gypsies Y con-
tinued-
AOh, suppose the police viii catch
them" he remarked, his grin growing
broader But, you see, none Of you
would be able to recognize them"
Sheppard burst into laughter, and |
was fain to follow him, but Montgom-
cry stared n amazement and with q
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-03-15


This. address set the old gentleman
upon his legs, metaphorically speak
ing, and forthwith he plunged into the
depths. so.oa A.
Greatorex," said he, attacked you ear
" this morning?'
"About O'clock" I answered. He
commended the reply to the sergeant,
who scrubbed in his book.
HAD you any reason to fear this as
sault was intended?"
hesitated. well, to say the truth, .
I replied, 1--WE were not wholly without
some suspicious.
.I may take it upon myself to say.
SIR" suddenly broke in the captain,
'.that it was that first put the sus-
picion into Mr.. Greatorex's head"
He looked at me as if inviting my
corroboration, and twinkle glistened
III til rascal's eye.
'That is true" said / gravely. Cap
tain Sercombe is entirely responsible
for my suspicious"
The ambiguity of the phrase tickled
us both, and smile was very private
~ exchanged between us.
MAY ask, Captain Sercombe," said
the old gentleman politely, recognizing
this importation with a bow, what
reasons you had for supposing Ivor
castle would be attacked in this ex-
traordinary way, and whether you have
Il
The captain lolled back in his chair
and stroked his red mustache. II used
my eyes, colonel. have lived a sharp
life, sir. And when I see fact re-
cord it. That's a hint which is of use
In your profession, as l make no doubt
you know we'll enough" he said cour-
teously. s'This affair of the attack is
bad business; there's no denying that.
But it might have been worse. No lives
were lost, you see." And he glanced
out of his ensanguined eyes at Shep-
pard.
mo; we must be thankful for thai"
observed the justice heartily. "But do
I understand you that you had indeed
actual evidence that the burglary was
planned?'
81 can add two to two, colonel, and
make them four" says Sercombe,
| seeming to be very complacent. "And,
staying by accident in the same neigh
borhood with my friend Greatorex, |
put a point on his wits. That was all.
make no claim to extra smartness,
but when / see a number Of lazy look
/ ing gypsies about, there's no good
promised, according to my notions"
"You are right; you are right, 2
agreed the justice. But here the ser
geant struck in for the first time, cast
ing a glance from sharp, beady eyes
on the captain.
where were these gypsies, sir?"
We all looked at Sercombe, who
showed not the least discontinue, but
bit the tip off a cigar.
II trust l have your permission,
Greatorex7 ~ said he. ssThe gypsies, sir.
are encamped at the bottom of the
valley; have been SO, indeed, for a
week
I was astonished at the mans au-
dacity. He had actually revealed the
secret Of his nest Of cutthroats The
sergeant turned the pages Of his note
book.
1.-THE man Williams, examined this
morning. states that one Of the men
seen closely. looked like foreigner
dark, stoutish; shouted in gibberish.' .
/ BE repeated the evidence monotonous
II.
Sercombe, putting at his cigar, nod
ded. sThat bears out my belief" he
said. 1PreciselyI thought SO"
/ Colonel Landell turned to the ser
geant. sThis is important, Jones'" be
said. you'd better attend to 1t al
once. But one question more, MT
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-03-15

certain latent dislike at the adventurer,
pursuing him ont into the courtyard with
his steadfast eye.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-03-15

0ERCOMBE'S frankness proved Of
a piece with his conduct hither-
to. j could not imagine the old
soldier making a bad blunder,