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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08
THE STORY.

vKYHEN the little baby girl came
w into that home In Ephraim and
was named Deborah the parents little
realized the future that lay before
her. In the first place there was dis
appointment because she, the first
born child, was not a boy, and then
again she was not a comely child, In
fact, - distorted seemed her features
that her mother found no joy in
looking upon her face. And to make
the afiliction harder to bear, the I'M
usually ugly features Of the child
gave her neighbors and the towns
people occasion to speak words of
ridicule and scorn, for because she
and her husband had remained true
in their loyalty to the Hebrew God,
and would not share in the festivities
which had been instituted In their
midst they we're the objects, of deri-
sion and persecution.
"Now see the curse that has come
upon you. Where is your God that
he should allow such a child to be
born to your" they would ask her.
and she and her husband secluded
themselves more and more from the
world about them.
And this was the atmosphere in
which Deborah grew up, a condition
which at once stamped its influence
upon the child and made her natu-
rally a recluse like her parents.
Long before the little girl was able
to run upon the street people as they
passed the little home would mark
her homely features and whisper IN.
kind comment. The mother, keen to
catch a critical glance and the whis-
pered word, would clasp her darling
closer to her breast and whisper in
her ear the pet words of love and APP
probation. And when Deborah grew
old enough to mingle with the chill
dren OF the n~eighborhood she early
became conscious Of q difference be-
tween her and the other girls. They
seemed to shun her. They would
point at her and make grimaces. And
often as she passed along the street
OF the village the boys and girls
would shout after her calling her
names.
Then Deborah, shy and sensitive
a. she was, would run to her mother,
and. burying her face in her lap. sob
ont her grief II her ear. At such
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exsset CONTEXT over WIN.

4 contest is expected over tho win
u Mrs. Isabelle Bescher Hooker. sis.
ter Of Henry Ward Beecher. Mrs.
Katherine Burton Powers Of Brook
line. Mass. Granddaughter Of Mrs.
Hooker. Is expected to contest the
will. The bulk Of the estate which Il
estimated at about $4,000. is given to
the son OF Mrs. Hooker. DR.. Edward
B. Hooker Of Hartford. Mrs. John G.
Day of New York, daughter Of Mrs.
Hooker, receives nothing because"
according to the will, she and her
daughter are SO amply provided fol-
by the estate of her late husband"
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sERMoNETTE.

"And the children Of Israel
came up to her for Judgment"
Two thoughts arrest our atten.
ton In contemplation Of this
declaration. First the desire for
instruction In the things Of
God on the part of the children
Of Israel, and, second, the ahil-
lty and privilege Of Deborah in
thus ministering the things Of
God to those In need.
It marks an epoch In the life
Of an individual and a people
when there comes realization
Of need. | can imagine that pre-
vicus to this time, before op-
preston became so grievous
and while sin seemed SO allur-
Ing and sweet, that Israel did
not have much desire towards
God. There was then no going
UP to the Bible school under
the palm trees of Deborah. The
c~cmplacency and indifference Of
the world spirit held then.
They were dead on the God
ward side.
But when the awakening
came there began a new epoch
In their lives. All, what a
bright morning Is that when
the light Of Gods truth breaks
In upon the soul, and 1t goes up
humble and repentant to the
place of instruction! "BIessed
are they which do hunger and
thirst after Righteousness, for
they shall be filed"
Mans hunger for God never
exceeded the supply Of Gods
grace. The soul may take and
take and take Of the divine
fuIlncss, but it can never ex-
haust it. Remember that.
Lf --s-E r.T
And now as to Deborah.
Scripture does not give us the
particulars of her life and tell
us how she attained to the ok
allied place and title of prophet
ess In Israel, but we may be
certain that 1t was not the re-
suit of chance or the unmerit-
ed favor of God. There was the
vision Of the pearl Of great price
and the paying Of the price to
obtain the loneed-for treasure.
She had the genius of hard
work and the gift Of persist
ency.
But the day came when De-
borah, the despised and shun-
ned, became Deborah the proph-
etess. The day came when
those who had laughed at her
religion were glad to sit at her
feet and learn Of him whom
they had despised and dishon-
ored.
Be patient, oh soul. The way
Of righteousness is lonely some
times. To walk with God
means to walk apart from
friends and loved ones so often,
but be faithful and patient. BY
thy life thou shalt help many,
and by the wayside thou shalt
be able to speak the word that
shall point to Gcd.
AA-.x..A.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08
south Carolina Game Cocks to Mexico,

Mr.. S. M. Pickens is now shipping
IL game cocks to Mexico, for which he
receives eight dollars each, says the
Anderson In~telligencer. He has also
an order for 100 at five dollars each,
and 50 at eight dollars each, aggregat.
ing 1895. Mr.. Pickens has a large
number Of fine chickens at different
walks in the county, and Is getting to-
gether the $50 for the 1896 order.
The breeds raised by Mr.. Pickens
are the CHM grays and the Warhorse.
They are excellent pit cocks and Sc.
lected and bred to stand steel.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

= o M ~ Saiiurea of
- taen g sue wouiu Eo abroad.
e. ner uutiss ottsn fsaalred. q sne
"ouiu ~ ing wicheansss apout der,
.no Worship u Tue idois ana tne IN
u~uisences n the heathen iestisiles,
sne "ouiu Iush pack 70 lne refuge OF
nsi o"n hoiHe ana question ner
lno.ner ABOUT ~ ASKING over ana
oser asain'
oh, mamma, now can they forget
ocu 9 How can tney De SO wickedF'
And then the mother would go over
the history OF the children of Israel
again, and show her how repeatedly
they a wandered away from home.
now afliction and trouble had come,
how at last they had been brought
Dack TO him.
Thus the years passed and Deborah
grew into womanheod. Still there
were the distorted features, but with
the development of years and the
growing near to God, there had come
a suoduing influence over the irregu-
lar, harsh lines of the face. No n
VINO looked into those deep, serious
eyes and saw them light up as she
talked concerning the things of God;
no n who Heard the wonderful
oeptn ana 1uliness OF her resonant
voice could nave failed to realize that
oehlhd that homely FACE there was
some nldoen power and harm which
sap.Va'eu ana suoduea, Inc great
se. ~ ner heart LOT kno"ledge OF
oou nau uuiihs the carry years drawn
.om ner mother every Vestlge and
scrap OF history OF her people and
49, 49, sne nao sfoWh
- - .ei'hs .hehi owe
nov 49, own moNaeliui
III ~ nio.nei mouiu iis.eh
w.s dona ~ n,n',a ~ 49,
erent,v nnon har hasa 49, -,
"srro,u ~ .ais,. - 60 go.
,nor thaa ~ sp,,a,
~. MI. 80
,,ton s..,o,,." noe
80 spe uSins orueai IN ,he
~ pi"ee' ror lnele had coihe
~ NJ VI I~ahaahites "
S anu wy peop.e nau siseh
aaaaS,o. 'e'A''e' Vi 'no
~,
oh' II sohne one wouid oniy tell the
peopie u thelr SIN, ex-
ciainieu' after hao related 10 ner
. e
anu why 10 not you: X her
WIN euuuen ihspiration'
w, niother' Deporah exclaimed,
snfinhlas pach at the thought. HOW
couiu -
Nothlng more was said but he
motners WORDS, why do not you?"
kept ringing In her ears, until at last
she exclaimed to herself:
I will! | will just tell them of
Gods leading in the past. OF the past
sins of the people and how God has
punished them. or the present wick.
edness and how surely God will visit
afiiction upon them if they do not
turn from evil ways and serve the liv-
ing God"
And Deborah kept her resolve, and
not many days after this her name
was on every ones lips as the one
who had f%earlessly stood up in the
market place and denounced the sins
OF the people and pleaded with them
to turn back to God.
Now n of those who had listened
to Deborah's message in the market
place vas a mar of Mount Ephraim
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08
lnduccment to Undertaken.

The following advertisement ap-
peared in a paper Of q small town in
Colorado:
For Sale--An old established, well
paying undertaEer's establishment.
The city Is In a very unhealthy loca-
ton, where the mortality is very
great. There Is only one doctor in tho
whole town. The deaths from fever
alone pay the expenses, and the rest
Is clear profit. There is DO competl.
tion."--Judge.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

The foundation of pride is the wish
to respect ones self. whatever others
may think; the handspring OF vanity
Is the craving for the admiration OF
others, no matter at what cost to ones
self-respect.--F. Marion Crawford,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

backaches, and my general health was
affected when I began using them, Ny
feet were swollen, my eyes puffed, and
dizzy spells were frequent, Kidney
action was irregular and the secre-
lions highly colored. To-day, how,
ever, / am a well woman. and l am
confident that Doan's Kidney Pills
have made me 50, and are keeping
me we'll"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster. MIlburn Co. Buffalo, n. Y.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08
Proof Of Merit.

The proof of the merits OF a plaster
is the cures it effects, and the voIun.
tary testimonials Of those who have
used Allcock's Plasters during the
past sixty years is unimpeachable
evidence Of their superiority and
should convince the most skepticaI.
Self-praise Is no recommendation, but
certificates from those who have used
them are.
Allcock's are the original and gen
uine porous plasters and have never
bsen equaied by those who have
sought to trade upon their reputation
By making plasters with holes in
them. Avoid Substitutes al you would
counterfeit money.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

Writing On the dacadence OF Juda-
ism in France. DR.. Max Nordau has
this to say: How many French Jews
still hold religious beliefs? ! will not
make any Jesse as to the number,
but 1t is certainly small. II Judaism
is only a religion, then religious indif.
ference will o on put an end to Juda
tsm."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

and other kidney Ills,
viii find comfort in
the words OF Mrs.
Jane Farrell. Of COG
Ocean Ave-, Jersey
City, n. j., who says:
Il r~eiterate all I
have said before In
praise Of Doan's Kid.
ney Pills. had
been having heavy
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

FITS, st. vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve ResforeY. Send for Free zoo
Id, osl Arch st, Philadelphia, r..
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

Wages In Germany Advanced.
Wages In the machine factories Of
Germany advanced last year 10 to Is
Per cent
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

PUTNAM FADELESs DYES produce
the brightest and fastest colors with less
work and no muss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08
A eia Bargain for 10 Cents Postpaid.

The year Of 1906 was one Of prodigal
plenty on eur seed firms. Never before
did vegetable and farm seeds return such
enormous yields.
Now we wish to gain 100000 new GUS
toners this year and hence offer for i2c
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any cas-
OF Itch ny. Btud. bleeding or rrotrudiug Pilss II
Gto II days OF money refunded. hNc.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08
rwics-ToLD
A Woman Who Has Suffered Tells
How to Find Relief.

The thousands of women who suffer
backaclle. languor, urinary disorders
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

Mrs. Wtnsiow's Soothing Syrup.
For children ~teethiag, ppftans the gums, reduces In
fsmmatiou, alays pain, cures wind colo, CSC . bottle
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

A woman may be afraid Of the cook.
but q man isa't-unless she's his wife.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

Some men outlive their usefulness
and some others are born without
any,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

Soft people occasionally ~ hard
words.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

4 toast-May ths bsst you wish for
~ TIE worst you ct.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

Prefer diligence before idleness, un.
less you esteem rust before brightness.
plato.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

Efforts OF a homely girl who tries
to look pretty are very often vain.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08
WRITE US FREELY

troubles, and stating your age We will send you
FREE ADVICE, In plain sealed envelope, and q val
uabie 64-page Book on Home Treatment for Women
Address: LADIES' Advisory Department, The
Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

Scripture Authority: - Judges
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-08

Remedies which physicians sanction for family use
re gentle yet prompt in effect, and called ethical, becau
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-08
.COUR1LAND SMITH
BROKE COllARB0hE
Virginia Horsernan Thrown a,
X Gravcsend and Sustains Com
pound Fracture.

1 i. 1 . o. d. T. T C.
NEW YORK, June 7.--Courtland II.
Smith, the Virginia sportsman, owner
OF a string OF stoepiechascrs and hunt
crs. who rides his own horsos on the
fiat and over tho sticks for the pleas
ure he gets out Of the pastirnei does
not let little mlshnp like having his
collarbone broken In two places inter-
fcrc with m afternoons enjoyment
OF the races.
MIR. Smith rode his own horse, Navn-
jo in the Greenfield steeplechaso at
the Gravescnd track yesterday. After
clearing every obstacle safely on the
first turn OF tho field. Navajo stcpped
into q hole caused by the recent rains
as he was rounding tho barrel that
marks the turn above the field stand.
He stumbled and fell heavily. and Mr..
Smith was thrown some distance. his
right shoulder bearing tho brunt OF
the impact with tho turf.
The virginian experienced some dit
0culty in removing his Jacket in the
Jockeys room. and Or. Hoxsie made an
examination, disclos Ing double break
OF tho collarbone. The amateur riders
injured shoulder was bound up tightly
and he was advised to go home and
rest. but he laughed at the suggestlo
donned his clothing. and went out or
the lawn to see the remainder Of the
races. He was in tho thick OF the
crowd In the betting ring before the
fourth race. paid little attention to tho
ljostling he received there, and Is hope.
full that he will be able to ride agair
lin q few days.
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MEcKLENBURG WEDDING.
Miss Eula May Petty Becomes Bride
Of Mr., John W. Young,

RI ar = i -
BoYDToN. VA. juno 7.-The mar
riage OF Mr.. John w. Young to Miss
Eulaf May Petty, which ceremony took
place Tuesday at IL o'clock A. NJ. at
zion Methodist Episcopal Church. near
Union Level. in Adecklenburg county.
was one OF tho social events Of the
spring season. The Rev. w. A. g.
&C nrad, pastor OF the church, oficiated
The church was decorated with rare
and beautiful poeted plants. palms and
cut flowers, and the scene was lovely
The church was filled to overhowine
with the friends OF the contracting
r. rifles, The bridal party entered the
church while Miss Ethel larry sang
solo.
Miss Graham presided at the organ
Tho bride entered the church with
her father who gave her away; the
groom with his best man, Mr.. Han,il.
ton larry. Miss Annie Petty. sister
OF the bride. was maid OF honor
There were twelve couples acting q.
walters. The bride wore white silh
princess gown with white SILK vel;
She Is the vlvac1ous and charming
daughter OF Mr.. e. L. Petty The
groom is a prominent and popnla,
young farmer OF Mecklenburg
The bride received many pretty and
handsome presents.
The bridal party left !mmed!atel,
after the marriage for an extended
trip over the Southern Railroad, amid
the congratulations OF friends and 3
shower OF rice.
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Ask Tint Rond BE Exempted.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
RALEIGH. N. G., juno 7.-Major W.
A. Guthrie and Frank D. Jones APP
peared before the Corporation Commits
sion to-day in behalf OF the Durham
and Charlotte Railroad Company and
formally petitioned that this road be
exempted from the operation OF the
l-4-cent passenger rate hxed by the
last Legislature. This act is under the
provision that any road under sixty
miles trackage can be exempted by the
Corporation Commission on show
ing that the application OF the new rate
would work hardship on the road
Other roads with less than sixty miles
Of track have filed applications for
exemption from the new rate among
them being the Aberdeen and Rockhsh,
South md Western, East Carolina,
East Tennessee and Western Carolina.
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ARREST KILKENNY
Book Agent Accused OF Seeking Patroni
of Defunct Pui,lishinR House.
---- L Snenia "a Tho.

I'oun Akcut Accused OF Seex1Ex Patrons
Of Defunct PublishinR House.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
LYNCHRURG. VA. Juno Ill. r.
Kilkenny, who took subscriptions In
Lynchburg last August for books, rep
rescntlng himself to be the agent OF q
New York publishing house. was
brought back to the city yesterday az
ternoon from Washington by, Police
Sergeant John NJ. seay, on two
charges OF obtaining money under
false pretenses. The arrest was made
In Washington several days ago, after
a long search for Kilkenny.
It is charged that the man secured
subscriptions from Mr.. o. B, Ryland
for $50, and Mr.. G. s. Adams for y25,
for books to be delivered by a publish
ing house that had been out OF bust
ness three months before the orders
were taken and tho payments made.
Kilkenny has retained Mr., William
Deasley to represent him. and the case
viii be tried next Tuesday In the
Police Court.
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.LINEA1.AN MEETS
HORRIBLE DEATH
Right Arm Of Green Hill, Colored
Man, Burned Nearly Off.
. Skull Crushed.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1

Especial to The Times Dispatcl,.l 1
RALEIGH. N. c., juno Green Hill,
q negro lineman, fifty-threc years old,
met a horrible death by contact with
q live wire to-day while removing
Western Union call bell wires from
the old News and Observer building,
Fayetteville Street. His right arm was
burned almost of. For perhaps half a
minute he chung to the wire while It
burned Into his flesh. and then fell
to the street below with a dull thud.
He fell upon his head. and his skull
was crushed. lie was dead before any
one reached him. It was wire OF the
Raleigh Electric Company which did
the work. 1t Is claimed that the In
sulation was defective. Hill had been
lineman for the Western Union fifteen
wears sfass
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RELEASE YOUTHS.

Cases Against Talbot, Neatherly. and
Walker, Dismissed.
sDANVILLE, VA. June 1.-THE cases
against John Talbot, Oscar heather
~ ana Tom Walker charged with the
murder Of Ellen Elliott. a negro ;wo.5
man, by beating her to death while
sho was masquerading in male attire
on April GOTH were to-day nolle prose-
quied In the Corporation Court. The
action Of Commemorative Attorney.
Hanlin was due to the acquittal last;
night Of Joe Baugh. Baugh was re-
garded US being the leader OF the
crowd, and confessed that he stabbed
the woman. inflicting fatal wound.
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GLENN SIGNS TWO
DEATH :||' WARRANTS AR
Carolina Governor Orders Execu-
ton Of James Ruckcr and Will
Banks July 10TH.
WILL NOT ERECT BUILDING .
Attorncy-General Decides That
State Board Of Agriculture
Cannot Borrow Money.
WILL NOT ERECT BUILDING ,. y
Especial 10 The Times Dlspalch. ]

.ts Especial TO The 'IlfneB- Dlsphtch.J aEs
RALEIGH. N. C., June 7.--Govcrnor
Glenn slgned two death warrants to-
day. both executions to he on Friday,
July 18Th, and both being on certifl-
Gates from the clerk OF the Supreme
Court us to the termination Of appeals.
James Rucker is to be hanged In
Buncombc for the crime of criminal as
sault, having been convicted Mt tho
February term. 1907. and sentenced to
be hanged last April. The appeal pre-
vented the hanging on that date, Tho
appeal was later withdrawn 80 that
tho Governor now names another day
for. the execution. It Is said that in
the meantime effort Is to be made to
induce the Governor to commute the
sentence to life imprisonment.
.W The other death warrant is for Will
Banks, convicted in Ashc county for
the murder OF Frank Mcmillan. and
convicted ut tho May term. 1906.
Suite Bonrd Adjourns.
Tho State Hoard of Agriculture nd-
journed to-day. after four days semi
annual session. A conference was held
by the board with Governor Glenn be-
tween 0 and 10 o'clock, during which
1t was agreed that the board would
for the present only make necessary
repairs on the present State agricul.
tural building in view OF a ruling by
the attorney general that the board has
not the right to borrow money for the
erection OF the 100000 building 1t dc.
sired to erect on the site Of the pres
ent building.
The board has formally rejected the
proposition OF the trustees OF tho Agri.
cultural and Mechanical College re.
garding the diyorcing OF the experiment,
station OF the college from the Boart
OF Agriculture, on the ground that
the Board OF Agriculture should not bt
expected to set aside $4,000 for the
experiment station. and have absolutcl,
no voice In how the money Is expended
"a misrepresentation has been sub
mitted, and 1t Is likely that two month!
or@more will be required to finally ad
Just the differences.
The board has designated w. NJ. AL
len, OF the State chemists department
as food chemist" under tho new pur,
lOOo &uW l.
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Christian Endeavor,
Epworth League and
B. 81, P,U. Topic

How to Help Those Younger Than:We Are,
Matthew XVIII l.s, juno .. 1907,
One OF the most Fascinating traits In the
character OF Jesus is his sincere ana ntfee-
Tomato regard for children. He stands the
divine sponsor and guard Of adolescence,
One Of tho most sig nihcant OF His acts was
the placing OF q child In the midst OF tlis
plnce-huntlng Disciples, II was n parable
Indeed. He taught that SO Tar from ptlng
high functonarles In the coming lS1n gdon,
It was an open question whether they would
be admitted ut NIL unless they showed tho
simQ!!e!tX aA9 tsac hab leAsss ot Chi ldhood
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AFFECTING SCENE.
Aged Mother Embraces Young Decker,
Indicted for Grand Larceny and Arson.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatoh.l
NORFOLK, VA, June 7-George F..
Decker. the eighteen-year-o youth,
Indicted by the Federal grand jury on
the charges OF stealing $50 from the
United States Express Companys safe,
and with burning the express and Of
nee building on the Old Point piers,
may go to the reformatory.
DECKER was again brought over from
the city jail to the United, States court
room to-day. On mo ton Of his coun sci,
Harry X. Wolcott, the case went over
until the middle OF the month.
Decker's aged mother arrived In the
city to-day from her home at Harper's
Ferry. W. Va. A most atfecaonRte
meeting occurred when tie mother
threw her arms around her son as he
stood in the courtroom.