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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-03-18

Whatever they say will go.
Heretofore, all these long years,
women have except silent in /the
churches" until it is high time they
spoke out on all topics in which the
church concerns itself.
Not long ago read Of a minister
who explained the failure of men to
attend church to the fact that the
sermons preached were weak and
trivial BECAUSE THE WOMEN IN
THE CHURCHES MADE THEM So.
I don't believe any such thing!
Women have meekly attended
church and accepted whatever kind
of sermons were delivered, aided in
every good cause, so far as they I'M
derstood it to be a good cause, asked
no office, had little voice in the man
agement of the church corporation.
It's mighty poor appreciation, not to
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-03-18
6be JeTfersonion
Conducted by Grace Kirkland

used IF it degenerates into a mere
bolstering up Of convential falla-
cies a mere drivel of palliatives
when radical remedies are needed, it
is woe to this and future generations.
Let the women be heard, say what
they like and what they don't like.
Silence On anything merely gives
some one who is not living up to his
duty the chance to whine that women
are at fault
1t is said young men do not care
to study for the ministry because
they are afraid they will not be al
lowed to preach what they think.
Surely, surely, women are not re-
sponsible for that!
The subject is not sfor the theologue
to determine. It is not for debate
among the members Of the conference.
But it is clearly up to the people who
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-03-18
ARIEL
BY lake II. Harrison

We feel him in the passing breeze,
And there he whispers soft and low,
Like lover urging doubtful suit,
With tender music, sweet and slow;
Or mother humming to her child,
An almost noiseless lullaby,
That issues from her smiling lips,
Like tender soughings Of a sigh.
We feel him in the pleasant wind,
Which from the Southland comes In
spring,
And with it brings the happy birds,
Which makethe budding woodlands
ring;
Or hear him whisper in the pines,
To other spirits of the air,
And see him marshal feecy clouds
In phalanxes of~beauty rare.
We hear him roar, demon wild,
AS raging up and down the earth,
In company with vicious sprites,
He seems to burst with impish
mirth;
And lay about him, left and right,
AS if he were a Vandal bold,
Intent to devastate the earth,
In league with Tempest, Storm and
Cold!
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-03-18

We hear him raging on the Main,
Like Neptune drunk with crazy
hate,
And see him lash the briny waves,
Till they reach up like hands of
Fate;
And in their fury try to seize
Whatever comes within their reach,
And like mad demons cast it up,
All dead and broken, on the beach.
He is the son of mighty Jove, -
And Venus, who is queen Of love,
And by his harsh and tender moods,
His parentage does clearly prove;
For only love could whisper low,
AS does the gentle Southern breeze,
And only Jove-like anger tear
From out the earth huge mighty
trees.
He heeds not man in all his pomp,
But treats his puny strength with
scorn,
And scatters wide his grandest works,
Like feathers on the tempest borne;
Yet there's One, whose matchless
strength
His headlong charges can delay
He needs but utter: "Peace, be still"
And Ariel needs must obey!
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-03-18
OUR JeTfersonian
Under The Vine and Fig Tree
Cndacndby GaceKnk

kind Of sermons do you like--the
comfortable, go-to-sleep sort, or the
ones that make you think, and think
ing, want to act?
This is an era of great wickedness
on one hand, and great spiritual un-
rest on the other. The good in the
world is sufficient to overcome the
bad, if wisely directed If we could
only concentrate on some definite,
vigorous policy, instead of having So
'much money and energy dissipated in
futile plans!
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-03-18
PAGE -FOUR.

It is with great pleasure that the
following article, ga Woman's Views
on the Foreign Mission Question:" is
printed on this page. While address
ed to Mr.. Watson, it was desired to
bring these views especially before
the women readers of The Jefferson
ian, and to request that they give us
their views on the subject.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-03-18
HOW TO DISCOVER BOOKS.

Have you ever tried to read a high
'y-recommended book-a book that all
the people who ought to know said
very positively that you ought to read
and found that you could not read
it, that it did not appeal to you, that
to you it was dull, that it gave you
no new ideal, no inspirations
| have, very often. Indeed, I once
almost despaired. / decided that I
must not be othodox, that my taste
must be poor, my judgment not good.
| had patiently and dutifully endeav-
ored to read the books-all that
could get-which the college profess
ors and literary critics said one must
read to become well-read, broad, cul-
tured. But many of them-most of
them, really-I did not like, could not
get interested in, could not make
friends with.
And then one day I came across
Drummond's advice on reading and
selecting books, and it did me world
Of good. 1t was so refreshing. It
gave me new courage. It gives one
the chance to cultivate ones own in
dividuality. He said, in part:
Do not think that [ am going to
recommend any such book to you.
The beauty of a friend is that we
discover him. And we must each
taste the books that are accessible to
lis for ourselves. Do not be disheart-
ened at first if you like none Of them.
That is possibly their fault, not yours.
Do not be discouraged if you do not
hike tlme-honored books, or classical
works, or recommended books. Choose
for yourself; trust yourself; plant
yourself on your own instincts; that
which is natural for us, that which
nourishes US, and gives us appetite. is
that which is right for us. We have
all different minds, and we are all at
different stages of growth. Some 9TH
er day we may find food in the rec
commended book, though we should
possibly starve on it today"
Sallie T. Parrish.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-03-18

constitute that two thirds Of the con-
gregation to settle. We women can
encourage fearlessness in the pulpit
just as readily as fearlessness any
where else
What form Of church work do you
think does the most good? What
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-03-18
WOMAN'S VIEWS ON THE
FOREIGN MISSIONARY
QUESTION.

article on Foreign MISSIONS, ana Will
say that it is to me the ablest article
I have ever read or had ever hoped
to read. However, it seems that there
still turks in one human form the
spirit of Christ who dares to speak
the truth, reminding one Of the SER
mon on the mount prepared by the
lowly Nazarene. It has always been
a mystery to me that we could afford
to feed and educate the Chinese and
other foreigners with our money,
when our own children and neigh
bors children were forced to grow
up in ignorance. Church members
have become disguised and stay away
from church on account Of the eX-
penses assessed them by the stewards
and deacons Of churches at the com
mand of the elders and pastors.
Twenty years ago | heard good man,
a Christian gentleman, say that the
contribution basket ran him away
from the "house Of God" (O. The
reason | called this man a good man
is because | saw him die, and his last
words on earth were these: when
[ close my eyes in death, shall dwell
with my Lord in peace forever. But
for FIVE years before he died he was
never seen to enter a church.
The writer has read and caused to
have read the article now wrote a
number of times, and not one single
instance have you been condemned
for your views. You only voiced the
sentiments Of about two-thirds Of the
church goers in the United States, the
preachers to the contrary notwith-
standing.
If we only had more men who
could see wrong and point 1t out as
YOU do and get to work to right 1t,
our world would be better. But may
be you have no axe to grind on the
missionary pay roll, as some OF our
good brethren do who are so much
inclined to rap you SO nara thaC TIC
lick might convert a heather If APP
piled in that direction.
There is an old saying, " Strike
while the iron is hot. " Keep peltlng
with your brickbats Of truth till you
open the eyes of the blind. [ agree
with you in helping in any good cause
and would give dollars now where
once gave cents to help my home
land, since I have learned that all is
not gold that glitters in this honey
coated missionary scheme.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Beulah Johnston.
Byron, Ga.
When it is conceded that women
form at least two-thirds of the con
gregation Of every church, and it is
largely through their interest and Ell
forts that the church is supported
and missions enabled to exist, they
shonld have the final decision.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

Poplar Items
rom our SPECIAL correspondent.

From our SPECIAL correspondent.
Jan. -. 1909.
1t has been cold here the past week; Al
below zero vas the coolest and for two
days il was 20 below.
Fred Sullivan. of the South Side. was in
today on business. He expects to move to
Shelby. Mont, in short while to take
charge of his fathers sheep business.
Jackson Proctor. Of Carthage, Ill.,. is Wis
ting his brother. Peter Proctor. whom he
had not seen for ,hirty-eighs years.
Next week we will give you the date Of
the Masquerade Ball.
On Saturday evening. Jan. 2, a number
Of people met at the home of Mrs. Lectra
and organized what is to be known as the
1900 Club" The first meeting will be
held Jam 10 at the home Of Mrs. Lectra.
All persons with literary taste who have
not ye, joined the 1909 Club" are invited
to come in at once.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
Rank EooliShneS.

When attacked by cough or cold, or
when your throat is sore. it is rank foolish
ness to take any other medicine than DR..
Kings New Discovery" says c. o.
Eldridge. Of Empire Ga. Il have used
New Discovery seven years and I know it
is the best remedy on earth for coughs and
colds. Group. and all throat and lung
troubles. Ny children are subject to Group.
but New Discovery quickly cures every
attack" Known the world over as the King
Of throat and lung remedies. Sold under
guarantee at Wiley Drug Co. soc. and
81, 90 Trial bottle free.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

Poplar, Mont.

Poplar. Mont. Jan. -. 1909
King Borcas has led the Poplarites in
common with the rest Of the Northwest. q
merry dance. Sometimes the dance was
attended by the wailng Of the young de-
votes Of learning as frozen noses. hands
or ears. came in to summer temperature.
But 10 the credit OF each and every pupil
be il said tina, not one staid away on &C.
coust Of the weather.
Last Saturday night the German Club
met for the FIRST time since the holidays.
The new readers we're greatly enjoyed
Matthew Lohmiller received note from
Tuskegee Alabama telling how his box Of
pocket knives made several little ALA
bama Coons" happy.
Boxing gloves are quite the thing now
for recess wear. Strange. suppressed t')
shrieks. cheers and ho~ls are often heard
from the basement corridor All is done
in the mos, friendly spirit and no one COM
plains. Result. quiet. hard study until
noon
Neither absent nor mrdy' Mrs. Lectra's
room-Iva Atkinson. Phebe Cosier. Emily
Helmer. John Lindsay. Minnie Smith.
lanes and William Walker. Ruth Vent
ling, Luella Tha,er. Anna Stierle. Nora
and Clara Tande Lillian Fadness and all
Of the Ba~den boys FIVE in all
N.,,h.r .hs.cs n-e a. rJv. Nice Ma.
Leeds room-vivian Atkinson. vinie Bur.
schia. Nellie HeImer. George Cusker.
Marie Fitzgerald, John Helmer, Mervin
Lindsey. Mike VIM. Martin Fadness. IT.
win Ba~den. James Patch and Andrew
| Fadness
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
The Pure Food Law.

Secretary Wilson says: Zone OF the OBJ
jecss Of the Law is TO inform the consumer
Of the presence Of certain harmful drugs in
medic" The Law requires that the amount
Of chloroform, opium. morphine, and
other habit iormsng drugs be stated on
the label Of zach bottle. The manufactur-
ers Of chamberlain's cough Remedy have
always claimed that their remedy did not
eoatain any Of these drugs, and the truth
Of this claim is now fully proven. as no
mention OF them Is made on the label.
This remedy is not only one Of the safest.
but one of the best 10 use for coughs and
colds Its value has been proven beyond
question during the many years il has been
in geueralus.. For sale BY Valley Drug
Co
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
Notice to Stockholders.

Notice is hereby given to all stockholders
Of the Montana Star Telephone Company.
corporation. who have paid only twenty
five per cent Of the amount Of stock by
them subscribed. that the Board of Direct
ors Of said corporation hereby call in and
demand from such stockholders. respect
lively another payment Of twenty-five per
cent Of all sums Of money by such stock
holders subscribed. which payments shall
be made to the treasurer Of said corpora
ton at Culbertsou. Montana. as follows.
to-wit:-one-half thereof on or before Feb
ruary IS. 1909. and the balance thereof on
or before March IS. 1909: and each Of said
stockholders are hereby notified that such
shares Of stock by them subscribed for.
and all previous payments made thereon.
will be declared forfeited. ifsuch payments
shall not be made by said stockholders. re-
spec,ively. within sixty days after this no
tice shall have been published for six sue
cessive weeks in newspaper published a,
Culbertson. Montana. the place where the
business Of said corporation is carried on.
Dated January Is, 1909.
Culbertson. Montana.
BY order Of the Board of Directors
of the Montana Star Telephone
Company. corporation.
I. l. BROOKS.
w. MATHEWS. President
Secretary. 4ot6
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
Don't Take the Risk.

When you have bad cough or cold do
not let il drag along until it becomes chronic
bronchitis, OF developes into an attack of
pneumonia. but give it the attention it de-
serves and get rid of it. Take Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and you are sure of
prompt relief. From a small beginning
the sale and use Of this preparation h; $
exteni led to all parts Of the United States
and to many foreign countries. Its many
remarkable cures Of coughs and colds have
won for it this wide reputation and extern
i've use Sold by Valley Drug Co.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
Taken Up.

Came to my place near Dane Valley r. %.
abou, Dec. 40. 1923, one bay work team.
broke and gentle. bay mare weight abou,
1900. bay gsldiug With ~hitr strip on fore
head. weigh, abou, Iaoo pounds. Owner
can have same by paying charges OF add
vertising and keep Address
l.. Z. SALvRvoLp,
4op3 Dane Valley. Mont.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
Catholic Services
at Poplar and Oswegs

Catholic services will be held
At Popla:. Mont. each third Sunday ev.
cry month.
At Oswego. Mont. each fourth Sunday
every month.
Mass at 10 a. M: Benediction at p. m.
The Catholic Priest and Missionary will
be for the FIRST half Of each month on Fort
Belknap Indian Reservation and in the
second half Of each month on Fort Peel
Indian Reserve.
For sick calls. baptisms aud marriages
persons concerned apply to Father Pl. F.
Slain. Poplar. Mont.
The Catholic Priest,
Placidas F. Slain. Sp..
Missionary.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
Methodist Services.

Regular Preaching Services. Sunday,
Jan. 10th.
Morning Service. Ira. m.
Evening Service. 7:3op. m.
Services will begin and close promptly
on time.
AL are cordially invited 70 attend.
Asrsa W.Bga. Pastor.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
$4,000 Reward

For the recovery Of q bay. Standardized
mare. six years old. IoH hands high and
weight about 1900 when taken. White on
hind heel and small curb on left hind leg.
Mare verv gentle and no. branded when
taken. w. B FosT1.
3otf Glendive. Montana
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
Notice.

Eighth Grade Examinations will be held
in the public schools at Glasgow. Culbert-
son and Malta on January arst and aad.
1909. E. FAYE GoRTTEL.
3s,3 County Superintendent of Schools.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-09-26
II

movement provided it is established a proper basis
broad LIBERAL and yet strictly Freethought and with the
further provisions that those entrusted with its
be capable and competent and convince the rank and
file of American Freethinkers that they business
This is idle pastme 1t is by far the most important
step contemplated by Freethnkers during the past half
century 1t calls for and demands the united support of
all With this its is assured The Blade is
undaunted by of the fact that it has practically
assumed this burden alone unaded by the Freethought
press of the country with the single exception of the Inger
soil Memorial Beacon We believe that the time is ripe
for such organization and believing feel confident
of overwhelming success.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-09-26
BLUE GRASS BLADE.

meeting for that place which will insure the largest attend
of those actively interested in the work Of course
the only guide could possibly have, would be the
pressed opinions of those able and willing attend Wher
ever the meeting held it will be less convenient for
than for Others ST. Louis is but hours ride from Gin
cinna and while is travelling that could make but
little difference except in the matter of railroad fare All
things fairly considered reason, that would be
just for changing the place of meeting, but if it is to be
changed the Blade invites suggestions 10 that end that
it positively be known by the middle of October in
der to give at least months notice to those who will
tend, to admit of proper and necessary preparation
Under these conditions the call for the meeting still
stands in favor of ST. Louis Sunday November IA, at
8 o'clock m.
The next important consideration the basis ground
work. of the organization Upon what policy what SYSTEM
shall the organization take place? This is the greatest of
all questions Upon this depends its future veal woe!
One mistake may the organization its life With
positive Feethought foundation and educatve propa-
ganda cannot get astray. Whether the organization
shall adopt the theses of Prof Haecke solely make any
additions thereto is matter calling for the grave and
ious consideration of all The history of organized Free
thought in America strewn with wrecks of what might
have been potential factors in advocacy of the principles
of Freethough ruined impaired destroyed and into
oblivion from different combining well known to
those who took active part therein This experience is
valuable if but utilize the knowledge thus gained For
the purpose Of aiding the formative work of the ogani
zaon the Blade suggests that each prepared
with data or memoranda for the following outline plan:
1. Name of the organization
2. Declaration of principles.
Plan of organization, including number, power and
duties of the officers
4. Method of securing membership, eligibility etc.
5. Some method of raising funds sufficient carry
its work.
6. It's character and method of propaganda.
7. Plan of expansion.
s. Provision for annual other meetings, under its
auspices
8. Men and women willing to accept and capable of
performing the executive duties of the organization.
Ample time and opportunity is afforded between the
present and the date for the meeting in which
friends can study the items here enumerated and
these constitute the very life of the organization they should
be we'll considered by ALL
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-09-26
EDITORIAL PoTPoURI.

Through the courtesy of the Tthseeker Company
receipt of valuable publication entitled Free Press Antholo
g by Theodore Schroeder attorney for the Free Speech
League of New York AS its implies it is collection of
choice extracts from eminent Of letters the subject
under consideration The author and compiler well known to
American Feehnke they who have borne the brunt Of the
battle for free press The selections have been carefully made
and the by the author apt and pertinent This
subject is of and growing Importance America where
under the influence of the dominant superstition there is
tendency muzze the and restrict the of the mails
class of literature The book consists of 20
we'll printed and handsomely bound We not advised
its price, but this will be given application to the
ruhseeker Company, So Vesey St. New York City, 1t pub
hed under the auspices of the Free Speech League and should
have an enormous circulation.
Thomas Glynn, of Brownsville, Pa,
in doubt about the existence of creative deity for in
cent upon might following the discovery
of the North Pole speaks Of the wondrous mysterious
Of magnetism Wherein he declares es hidden its mysterious
god believer this should be mystery for god
solves all mysteries Without god does become somewhat
mystery which students Of nature will have to solve
Seven thousand for preaching moonhne from
orthodox pulpit excellent yet this is the sum the con-
gregaon Second Presbyterian church of Pburg have
contracted pay the Rev. Ira Iandth Texan for such ser
vices That spent the advocacy of truth would be far
better.
The coming convention for the purpose of establishing new
reehought society be made representative Of Free
thinkers it is possible to get Poserity will Judge OF our
worth by what we do This is the accepted time
Keen that subscriber and make up list OF
the names Freehough friends to whom sample copies
might be sent the Blades circulation to soaring
this winter Remember subscribers at dollar each for
the first year.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-20
LONE STAR ITEMS.
What the Sundry Civil Bill Appropris
tes For State Of Texas.

Washington, Feb. l9-The sund7y
civil bill out contains the following
sums for Texas
Beaumont, $500, to add strip of land
to present postoffice site
For public work: Cleburne, $4,000:
600; Dallas. $4,000; Denison, s25,OOO.
Gonzales. $4,000: GreenvilIe. 500. 900;
Houston, 100000 Mckinney, $40
600: Palestine. $4,000; San Angelo
s33 900: San Marcos, 0,00O; Sulphur
Springs s37 000 Temple. s50.O00 Ter
rell s35. 900: Wichita Falls, $4,000
and San Marcos fish hatchery. $1,000
Rivers and harbors wnrk: Arkansas
Pass S90000; Brazos river. $4,000
Galveston harbor, $4,000; inland wa
terways. S55 900: Buffalo bayou, s55.
600. Sabine Pass, $10000 Trinity
river. sl25,000
The river and barbor items are FOL
continuous contracts and are addition
al 10 maintain items reported in th'
rivers and harbors bill.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-20
USES OF CEMENT.
Edison Exhibit Of Castings Among the
Features Of Show.

Chicago. Feb l9.-Demonstration OF
the possibilities of concrete as a build
ing material is the purpose of the sec
ond annual cement show. which lasts
seven days. More tnan $50 manufac-
turers. representing capital Of $3.50
OO0 600, have exhibits in the show
The rapid advance OF concrete in
public favor is strikingly exhibited in
the show by the figures stating that
in 1896 only 10000 barrels Of cement
were produced in the United States,
while the output OF 1907 was $4,000
600 barrels The enthusiastic promOt
ers Of the use OF cement in building de-
clare that it's use will solve the lum
Der problem. and that it's general adop
ton will mean the saving OF most OF
the immense annual loss by fire.
Among the features of the show 1;
the Edison exhibit OF castings, by
which IL is possible to pour and cast
complete residence in twenty-fou'
hours They are the invention o.
Thomas A. Edison, who is greatly In
terested In the show