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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-05-05

Campbell's Stain and Floor Finish
is the most durable finish for floors
and surfaces that are walked upon.
Made transparent and in colors imi-
tating natural woods. Carter Hard
ware Company, upon request, will
show sample of old flooring coated
with this finish. 1t wears longer
than regular floor varnish.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1909-05-06

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Gag dalszy.
tn umilk1 i zdawa} sic
wpstrywac we w}asna dusze,
lecz wkr6tce otrzasna} sic
ze zadumy.
Dzie6 bia1y i jasny -
rzek} juz weso}o - przywo.
1aj, c6rko, Aleba, MECH mnie
zawiezie do ogrodu. Tam O:
powiem ci rzeczy, kt6re do
tad by1y ola ciebie zakryte.
w o%dpowiedzi ma dzwonek
wszedl s}uga i potoczy} TO-
te],:. postawiony ma k6}kach,
ma dach domu, zwany ogro-.
dem.
Przez. krzaki ROXY i mirtu,
przez drzewa pomara6czowe,
Simonides kaza} sic zawiesc
az do miejsca, z ktfrego
m6gf ogarna6 wzrokiem
szczyty palac6w ma przeciw~
leg}ej wyspie, most i rzeke,
pokryta statkamj.
tn s}uga zostawi} go sam
ma sam z Estera, a ona O.
par}szy sic ma poreczy fote"
lu, czeka}a, AZ .ojciec pre-
m6wi.
Ma moscie by} zgie}k i hulk
tut mad Giovanni; ale Simo-
hides zdawa1 sic ME s}yszec
go wca]e. Chwile milcza1,
zapatrzony W dial, wreszcie
poczal movie W zwykly So
bic, powazny spos6h.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1909-05-06
Ha! moja c6rko - rzekl

Ha! mloja c6rko = rzekl
Ipo chwili - masz wrodzona
Iprzenikliwosc dzieci Izraela.
Ia vice sluchaj. Opowiem ci
10 sobie, Q twojej mstce J
wielu rzeczach przesz}ych
Ito, com starannie ukrywa}
pred Rzymem z obawy
przesladowah i W nadziei. lep
szej przysz}osci = i pred
toba, al do tel chwili, W kt6-
rel dusza twoja nauczy}a sic
zwracac ku Bogu, jak kwiat
ku s}o6cu. Teraz mozesz luz
wys}uchsc tych smrtnych
dziej6w. UrodziIem sic W ja-
skim, ma po}udniowym sto-
ku CORY Syonu. Rodzice
moi strzegli drew figowych
/ oliwnych W ogrodach kr6-
lewskich. W dzieci6stwie po-
maga}em i'm. Nalezeli oni do
klasy ludzi skazanych ma
wieczyste niewclnictwo. W
pietnastym roku zycia spree
dano mnie ksieciu Hur, mai
bogatszemu cz}owiekowi W
Jerozolimie. z ogrod6w pre-
szed}em do SHADOW iowa
row ksiecia W Aleksandryi i
W Egipcie. Tam Wyros}em
ma m}odzie6ca. S}uzy}em mu
przez lat szesc, W %si6dmym,
wed}ug prawa Mojzeszowego
odzyskiwa1em wolnosc.
- Vice ME jestes s}uga
jego OLGA? - zapyta}a Estera.
=. S}uchaj dalej, c6rko
.Ot6z W owych czasach T.
czeni wiedli sp6r. q to, czy
dzieci, zrodzone W niewol-
nictwie, powinni, jak ich ro-
dice, pozostawac we wie-
czystej niewoli, czy tez, jak
niewolnicy kupieni, moga
po szesciu ]atach odzyskac
wolnosc. ia by1em dzieckiem
niewolnik6w, vice mogla mi
przypaSc W udziale wieczy-
sta niewo]a; lecz ksiaze Hur
by} ~cz1owiekiem we wszyst-
klein szlachetnym i sprawie-
aliwym, vice rozumia}, ze
jake niewo!nik kupiony, pc
up}ywie tych lat, nam pra=
wo do wolnosci i da1 mi ia
"dokumentem pismiennYm,
kt6ry do dis dnia chowam.
- A matka moja? spy
ta}a Estera.
- C~ierpliwosci, dziecie
mole, dowiesz sic o wszyst-
klein. Pod koniec mojego
niewolnictwa przyby}em do
Jerozclimy ma swieta Pa
schy. Moi dawny pan przyj-
mowa} mnie W domu swym
So1@ ~ok >-lo12- -
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1909-05-06

lecz Bog blogoslaWil wszyst-
.kiemu, do czegom przylozy1
reke. Pewnego dnia by}em
zn6w go6ciem ksiecia " do
mu jego, " Jerozolimie.
Siedzielismy PREY stole, gdy
do komnaty wesz}a niewclni-
ca, niosac ma tacy chleb j
vino. Wtedy to pc raz
pierwszy ujrza}em twoja mat
ke pokochalem ia ma wie-
XII. Prosi1em ksiecia, aby
mi ia da} 20 zone. Odpowie.
dial mi, re by@a niewolni-
ca wieczysta, lecz jeSli tego
pragnie, da jej wolno6c, ably
mnie nagrodzic "a mole pra-
CO i,trudy. Matka twoja ko-
cha}a mnie r6whie SLIME,
jak ia ia, lecz dobrze jej by
10 W tym domu i ME prag-
nela wolnosci. Prosi}em ia j
b1aga}em, ale ona odpowia'
da}a zawsze to samo; no.
stane iona twoja, jezeli ty
sic r6wnym smnie
niewolnikiem." Chcia}a, a.
bym s}uzy} wiecznie. Odda-
sic vice.! ale pc to
tylko, ably powr6cic znowu:
So Or
Matka twoja, Estero, droz-
sza mi by|a mad wszystko
swiecie, mad wo!nosc mo-
ia, vice wres2cle pan moi,
ma moja pro6be, zawi6d1
mnie do sedziego, a potem
przyprowadzi1 mnie do drzwj
swego domu i ma sznak wie-
czystego niewolnictwa ucho
przebi} szwajca,. Ia ia
ka Gene dosta1em Rachele....
Estera wzruszona do os-.
tatnich glebin, pochyli1a sic
do czo|a OLGA z}ozy}a ma MIN .
poca}unek, pclen serdecznej
miIosci. -.
Chwile milczeli oboje, my.
slac O zmar1ei.
w ki]ka lat potem pan
zgina} ma morzu - mo-
viii dalej Simonides - Dom
jego okry} sic zaloba... a tn,
W moim z%apanowa} zal gle
boki nieutulony. A teraz
s1uchaj uwaznie, dziecko
moje. w chwili, gdy ksiaze
rozsta} sic 2 tym swiatvm,
bylem zarzadca wszystkich
jego d6br. Osadz z tego, ia
kie mia1 do mnie zaufanie.
Gdy wies6 o jego zgonie
dosz1a do moich uszu, po-'
6pieszy}em natychmiast do
Jerozolimy, ably zdac rachun-
XII pred wdowa. Kslezna
utwierdzi}a mnie ma zajmo-
wanem dotychczas urzedzie.
M model p
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1909-05-06
Uwazam, ze sluchaIas

- UwazAm, ze slucha1aE
.miodziehca z zywem zale-
ciem j re zjedna} Gle sobie
cd jednego s1oWa.
Jesli cheese przez tc
powiedziec, re zyska} U
1nnie Ware, tax ojcze, wie-
RE mu - odrzek}a.
W oczach twoich jest vice
synem zmar1ego ksiecia Hur?
- Pewna jestem tego.
- A jesIi MIN ME jest,
EsterO? :"
- 'S}uchaj mnie, ojcze.
Cd chwili, gdy matka moja
powo}ans zosta}a pred obll-
cze Pana, by}am ci jake
s}uzebnica i ME odst9powa-
lam Gle ma chwile, a stojac
tax PREY twoim boku, przy~
glada1am sic ludziom rozmai-
tym. PrzychodziIi tn r6zni:
uczciwi i nikczemni, nau-
czy}am sic rozr6zniac praw.
de cd fa}szu i powiadam, ze
iesli m}odzieniec ton ME
jest ksieciem, jakim sic bye
mieni, to W oczach moich
k}amstwo ME mia1o nigdy
jeszcze takich pozor6w praw-
dy.
- S}owa to wie]kiej wa
gi, c6rko - rzek1 Simoni-
des. 49, Vice Sadzisz, 20 o.
ciec tw6j by} s}uga jego
OLGA?
o lie mog}am zrozu-
mice; z%apytywa} o to, jak o
cos, czego sam ME by1 pew
nym.
Oczy Simonjdesa b}adzi]y
po okretach, chociaz W tel
dalekim by1 cd Mich
my5la.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-04-07

not give him something to eat.
Il want it clearly understood he said, mot
withstanding that l nearly famished. cannot
accept anything unless you let me do some work
to pay for it.
The movement with which l am connected ex-
tends relief to unemployed, homeless This
statement, made with much seeming honesty.
so unusual from an applicant for help that
acute interest in the man, as distinctly new type
Immediately aroused. | was about to give him
meal ticket when he asked
what shall | be expected to do?"
Wash dishes in the Kitchen said I.
But. my dear Sir, he replied, you I
going to have my stomach analysed tomorrow and
the doctor told me not to lean against anything
hard. Do you think, under the circumstances. that
ought to undertake to wash dishes leaning
sink?'
"of course not; you may mop the hoor' an
swered
Il have rheumatism in my ankles and you see
that the soes of my shoes very thin, he said
apoogetically, extending his foot land I'm afraid
I'll get my feet damp"
"All right, l said, you may help make beds in
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-04-07

clause IN the Scrip
ture read. A ragged
man in the audience
arose and said, Tx
cuse me. please. but
have you not placed
the accent on tne
wrong syllable of that
Greek verb?"
He then repeated
the clause, placing
the accent upon the
right syllable. He
continued to quote
Greek until he had
recited the entire par
agraph. Later it was
learned that he was
a graduate OF the I'm
iversity of Lund.
During 1907 there
We're eighty college
men who sought ref
uge in the Alliance.
They were from lead
ing American and Eu-
ropean colleges and
universities. Teach
ers, editors, lawyers.
clergymen and a mis-
sionary were among
those seeking help.
Drink, that root OF
evil, was the trouble
with most OF them.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-04-07


accurate records of about 10000 to whom it
has minstered The largest number of men -e-
ceived by the Alliance skilled laborers. The
next largest number from Office and COM
mercial life. Less than IL per cent common
laborers.
The skilled laborer. who has been very long
without employment, may have sacrificed his tools
neglected his union dues. Either of which may
be temporary barrier to employment for when
he is fitted.
The men from office and commercial life cannot
easily secure work with shabby clothes
The common laborer does not need TOOLS clothes
or recommendation to secure work.
These same records show that IS per cent
American born, and 20 per cent were single.
Approximately one-half of per cent il
literate
The number who had had no religious training
about the same the number iliterate and
in most instances were the persons.
These statistics are typical of those agencies,
where material aid given is not gratuitous in other
cities
One evening in the chapel service of the Indus
trial-Chrstian Alliance l quoted the Greek of a
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-04-07

the dOrmltOrieS.
Il am very sor-
ry," he said with a
discernible wheeZe
and cou g Ii in 6
slightly, but I'm
subject to asthma.
and the impercep-
tible dust arising
from the bedding
is unendurably dis
tressing to me-"
Deliberately, |
tried to recall
ev cry possible
thing that might
be done about a
tive-story building
w h ic h contains
dornitories, kitch-
en- and dining
room for the ac-
commodation Of
about one hundred
men. 1t is equip
ped with work
shops. where all
kinds of furniture
is repaired. In it
also is a public res
taurant where from
two hundred to
eight h IL II d I e d
meals are served,
daily. Every suggeS-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-04-07

ton was artfully met with some physical disabil-
ity impeachment. The meal ticket was cane
celled.
You are a sick man. shall send YOU to Belle
hospital, | said
NO. he exclaimed. I'm not sick. I'm willing
to work if | find anything l do"
Sorrow was expressed that he felt unable to do
the work which had been offered
I'm mighty hungry he mumbled with piets-
tic whine Il don't know what I'll do. The Lord
always has provided and suppose that must con
tnue to trust Him, rather than to put my conf
dence in man.
He was told at this point that if he had the i'm
preston that the Lord had sent him to this par
tcular place to get food without work, either he
had misunderstood the Lord, or the Lord did not
know how the place was run, for there would be
nothing doing" in the eating line until he
willing to get busy.
This abe-bodied man had been referred to me by
one of the prominent clergymen of New York and
the latter afterward told me that he had been help
ing him for several years. This applicant was
nothing more less than beggar-a profess
sional beggar-wth unusual skill in working his
graft He was representative of large class OF
who keep themselves fairly we'll fed and
clothed in New York and elsewhere through mis-
directed charity.
The Man Who Makes The Problem
THIS sort of homeless man makes the problem CT
charity difficult Not all homeless
out of work are like hm-there are great numbers
who are deserving of every consideration and
sistance and who profit by it, but there also
lot of habtual mendicants who impose upon the
unwaly and they make the problem of helping the
bona fde unemployed very difficult to say the least.
That many worthy men through no fault of their
own are in need of temporary adequate assistance
there is question.
Not many mcnths ago l met in New York man
Who had been in the diplomatic service and was
at one time u member of the British parliament
When him. he drunk ragged and dirty
Another whom | know at one time
judge in southern city. He came into rescue
mission drunken vagrant
Less than eighteen months ago stood on the
New Bowery in New York looking into the old
Jewish burying ground with a who pointed
out the grave of his greatgrandfather a Jewish
rabbi When | stood there with this man, he was
nervous from drink and ragged. Today he is q
trusted employe of important corporation
About year ago the guest of the presi-
dent of southern railroad. When met him the
first time he down and out, on the streets of
New York.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-04-07

The Industrial- Christian
Alliance of New York,
which helps the able-bod-
led homeless man who is
willing to work. has fairly
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-04-07

~NE morning last
A winter a man
came to my Of
#4H flee and asked
me if | would
The Washington herald., 1909-07-06
Can the Amendment Be Defeated, ,

Senator Hughes. Of Colorado. has long
been Convinced Of the constitutionality OF
an income tax and that the Supreme
Court erred in declaring the law of 1894
void. He does not believe that Congress
should submit to a curtailment Of its
taxing power by means Of a court de-
cision IS 10 which there is strong prob
ability that the court would willingly
reverse itself
The principle involved" said Mr..
Hughes. 'is whether it is proper for the
Congress OF the United States to abdi-
cate a constitutional power necessary TO
the life Of the republic because a divided
court by casting vote in a doubtful
decision, where the entire question was
not presented, have said so once" The
Colorado Senator does not hesitate to
declare his complete disapprovaI OF an
abdication OF this sort. He refuses TO
accept the income tax decisions as a
final determination Of the powers Of Con-
gress He maintains that the court is
not the sole arbiter Of the constit,I-
tionality Of legislation, pointing out that
both Presidents Jackson and Lincoln de-
clined 70 accept Supreme Court decisions
as settling important questions Of gov
ernmentaI policy. Furthermore. the court
has frequently reversed itself. on both
public and private issues. at least a hun
dred times. To argue, in the face OF these
facts. that refusal to acquiesce in the
income tax decisions as final Is a re-
Election on the integrity OF ability Of the
Supreme Court is absurd
Mr.. Taft certainly had no intention OF
making such reflection when in 1907 and
again in zoos he hinted at the probability
OF a reversal OF those decisions. and in
one OF his speeches affirmed his tudg-
ment that "an amendment to the Con
stitution for an income tax IS not neces-
sary"
Senator Hughes asserts his belief that
the whole tendency OF the movement for
an amendment TO the Constitution IS TO
defer and make impossible the enactment
Of an income tax law The income
tax" he says. SIS postponed to the Greek
kalends" He points out that the in
come tax amendment has not been de-
uvered into the hands Of its friends.
Mower the adoption Of an income tax
amendment BY Congress signifies its ac-
quiescenee in the Supreme Court de-
eisions. and amounts to a formal leg1s-
iative declaration that unless the income
tax amendment becomes a part Of the
Constitution. the government IS without
constitutional power 70 levy an income
tax
What Senator Hughes says Of the at
titude Of the Finance Committee and It's
The Washington herald., 1909-07-06

significance with respect 70 the ultimate
fate Of the income tax amendment IS
worth reproducing here:
''rhrough the prudent wisdom Of the founders Of
this republic twelve States can set their veto power
against ths adoption Of an amendment and al the
other hirty-four may rage for it as they may, but
it wiz never become part Of the organic law.
csn count blindfolded more than that many States
under the iufuence-ths control-of those dey0tedly
stsaehed 70 the highest character Of protective tsrn
and who VIII never permit Che entering wedge Of an
income tax 70 be inserted into the revenue system
Of the United States 50 long they have the
power 70 prevent it.
7 believe that II is within the power Of the
Finance Committee alone by means Of the influences
It's members control 10 secure votes Of the legsls-
tures of twelve States 70 make it mpossihs to
adopt that amendment or. At least. to adopt it. II
ever. FOR a long. Ions time"
When we reflect that New England
alone could furnish half OF the dozen
adverse votes required TO defeat the
amendment. Senator Hughes belief IS
seen TO have substantial foundation. It
IS easy to predict that the amendment
would meet with strenuous opposition in
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
and Illinois, all coming within the in
fuence OF interests unfavorable TO an
income tax. and all four usually having
more or less under the dom
ination of wealth. Assuming these
States to join with New England. but
two more would be necessary to put the
TO sleep. Should there be any
concert Of action on the part OF wealthy
interests to defeat the amendment. II is
apparent that tho combination would have
excellent chances OF success. Thus the pro
ponents OF the amendment have invited
q contest the issue OF which may be
fairly said to be IN doubt
The Washington herald., 1909-07-06
The Brighter Outlook.

In addition TO higher prices OF food, as
noted by comparisons OF city markets. II
is predicted that higher prices OF clothing
may add to the cost OF living. The Chi
cago buyer for large clothing establish
ment in that city is quoted as saying;
"A standard blue serge. which was bought last
year for Sis ysrd, was quoted at $50 this year
when the market opened There may be another
advance the season proTesses. It Is safe to say
that suits viii be from 10 70 Is per cent higher
next year. Suits which sold for SO wiz bring
about $3.50 or S."
This is only prophecy, however
It is not accompanied by the considera-
ton that II prices go up FOR necessities Of
life the distribution OF profits must in
time affect favorably the purchasing
power OF the consumer, whether OF food
or clothing. Otherwise the farmer would
be unable to market his produce. and the
mills OF the manufacturers would come 10
a standstiIl. pay rolls would be suspended.
and everybody would be in a most melan-
eholy state. Sometimes prophecies are 50
needlessly dark as to obscure the vision
OF the prophets.
More welcome is the other prophecy
that the present prosperity OF the country
is only the prelude 10 still greater pros
perity.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-06
A Glorious and Sane Fourth.

Having celebrated the Fourth OF July in
a safe and sane manner, It is reasonably
sure that Washington will not hereafter
entertain the thought Of going back to
the stereOtyped. unsafe. and insane way
Of observing the anniversary OF the coun-
try's independence. It is true that the
day, for the most part, was so quiet as to
be almost Sabbathlike: but. thanks TO an
Ideally delightful spell Of weather. every
hour. from dawn until the night festivi-
ties concluded, was full Of wholesome en-
Joyment A welcome relief II was in
deed. to be spared the afiiction OF the
ear-splitting frecracker and toy cannon
nuisance and kindred evils that made
other Fourths so hideous. And a more vel
come relief still IS the knowledge to-day
that Washington, at least. has not
long hospital list Of manned and suffer
ing victims Of the reckless use Of ex-
plosives.
The Washington Herald congratulates
Commissioner NIacfarland. Mr.. Cox, Mr..
huoolph, and their colleagues. who plan
ned and executed this safe and sane
celebration. The varied programme was
patriotic. inspiring, and all that could be
desired.
It was a festive occasion, that will ever
be memorable-beginning with speech and
song, followed by novel display Of day
fireworks. a beautiful floral automobile
parade IN the evening. and eliminating
in a gorgeous fireworks spectacle on the
Ellipse and the illumination Of the Ave
nue. at night
The Capital City, as We have observed
before, ought 10 set an example to other
cities in celebrating the Fourth, and It
has done so. Vow let it be done as we'll
hereafter. If not better. and on the same
safe and sane lines, as the years roll
around
The Washington herald., 1909-07-06
A Shepherd overanxiOus.

1t is a severe lecture that Bishop WILL
Jams. of Michigan. has delivered to his
fellow countrymen. He declares that
Americans are crudely materiaIistic; that
We cannot tell the difference between ma
terial bigness and spiritual greatness;
that we are individualistic. not national;
that Congress in effect says that the devil
may take the general public; that ma
tertal wealth produces public and private
Ills: that we are lnhumare and have a
horror OF being thought sentimental; that
we are barbarians in our treatment OF
women and children: that we are more
shrewd than honest. treating trickery
with laughter.
No. this is not missionary addressing
foreign barbarians. But It is a shepherd
essaying TO pass his own sheep In review.
Seemingly. he finds HIS flock all black
He desDairs Of bringing back the wander
ing with his crook. His severity is mourn
ful; yet II is possible that the good bishop
may be comforted, and that he may md
solaoe even in his own reflections. It is
a magic power. indeed, TO see ourselves
as others see US. II Is also good 70 look
at others for purposes OF comparison
when we feel thoroughly scolded. Are we
materialistie? Very well; we are stu
laboring at the industrial conquest Of a
continent and annexing its natural re-
sources to the wealth Of the world. Do
We fail 10 appreciate spiritual greatnessY
The good bishop should recall the prophets
who have preached without honor IN
other lands and 10 other peoples. Does
Congress condemn the public? Not at
least. in the face Of that public who are
its periodically critical constituents. Does
our wealth foster Ills? Look al our hos
pitals. our asyIums. our varied efforts,
oft Ineffective. perhaps. but earnest and
sincere. 10 help the unfortunate, 10 heal
the sick. to uplift the fallen. Do we fear
sentimentality2 Compare our impuIsive
selves with our cold British fathers,
whom now We call our cousins. VIII our
own women and children join the bishop
in calling their fathers. husbands. and
brothers barbarians2 American men win
not dread their testimony. Do we drive
sharp bargains2 Il seems that we need
as much as other peoples to heed the eau
tion, "Caveat emptor"
Let not this overanxious bishop despair
Of his flock. The sheep may wander. but
they have the confirmed habit Of coming
home again. The shepherd is too pessi-
mistic. He should cheer up. Perhaps he
needs little hospitality OF some OF his
countrywomen TO dissipate his seeming
despair. while a look into the eyes Of
their happy children might turn him into
a sturdy American optimist.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-06
A DiuDrr IN Iondon.

German. IN the London Mail
A dinner is in progress at a frst-class
hotel Elegant toilets. splendid surround
ings-and an absence Of sound Slowly,
stinly. like automatons. the dining ladies'
and gentlemen proceed with their meal.
The scene is undoubtedly very impressive,
but, oh, so sad Amid the sparkle OF
Jewels and silver and crystal and porce-
lain; amid scene that fairly invites,
begs. cries. for a bright smile, the diners
sit as in expectation Of the Judgment day.
Sometimes somebody does speak. One
word or two. The lips hardly part. The
other mods his head in terrible earnest.
Then silence reigns supreme again.
A friend who had been In England once
related story the point Of which I have
never fully appreciated until now Like
myself the first time he had entered a
dining-room in London he looked around
in surprise. Finally, toward the end OF
the meal. he called the waiter Tell me.
please" he asked, does anybody ever
laugh here?"
Well replied the waiter. Il am sorry
20 say that we have had complaints be-
fore. But rot often, sir-not often"