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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16
vrnoINIAFs WEEKLY SERMON
A NARROW ESCAPE
ny the REV. F. A. Jaekse,. q E.sia.a.

future than the withered spIendor Of
the past. 49,
counsel, and aftsrward receive mo tc
glory
There Is such thing as divine
discomfort" as when a man forsakef
his own selfishness to seek his highest
good and the best welfare Of others
but we shall none OF US deny thai
there Is a discomfort which Is moi
divine: but pitiable and barren. some
thing very like the knocking OF ones
head against wall. so foolish waa
and ignorant: l was as beas'
before Thee" Unintelligently rebel.
lious. and unavailingly furious, thai
was all: simply placing himself at a
disadvantage with the men OF whom
he was envious.
The closing words are those OF q
man who has found calmness and
largeness of spirit at last. and who
is in the way Of redressing the Ills
he bemoRns: TT IL good for me to
draw near to God; have put my trust
In the Lord God. that / may declare
all Thy works"
The narrow escapes we have had.
MY feet were almost gone; my steps
had well-night slipped" Asaph's
danger may or may not have been
ours, but our own danger We have
had, and l would not dream Of prob
ing into matters which are 80 per-
sonal to oneself and God. save for
the fact that q gentle reminder OF
perils past may be a means OF grace
in ministering to future strength. ser
vice. and happiness. For deliverance
once In the past Is good ground OF
belief in present and future succour.
how 1t Is written: WHO
delivered us from 80 great death.
and doth deliver; In whom we trust
He will yet deliver"
wonder how many could tell OF
deliverance, as by the skin of their
teeth, from some moral catastrophe
from taking some fatal step which
would have altered the whole course
of their life. and possibly the lives
of others. leaving track OF misery
and desolation through the years?
He was an honored and distinguish
ed minister who once acknowledged
that at one time. crushed by a SENSE
of the awful responsibilities attach
ing TO his position, and ever driven
by the increasing demands OF his
work. he had made ali his plans for
an escape into the wilds OF Western
America. He was saved from this
desertion through letter reaching
him which. testified to the help his
ministry had been In An acute crisis.
Home. friends. position. beloved as
soctatfons, happiness, usefulness,
peaceful days. hope and promise
these all stood In jeopardy One
committing movement. one surren-
dering word. one fatal glass, one
irrevocable signature. one closed
door-and then the blackness OF
darkness! How nearly had the foe
prevailed"
Some dangers are past that will
never come again. and one day. please
God. we shall stand beyond the reach
Of all the dangers which eeset our
mortal path: but II we have survived
at all, II is by the grace OF God we
are what we are.
And. my friends. We shall need
that grace yet. for IL some perils are
no more. others remain. and we are
safe only as we put both pride and
carelessness away. and confide humbly
In Him OF whom 1t Is beautifully and
convincinKiy written: He that keep
eth Israel shall neither eiumber nor
OF n ---------------
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16

Genie, and Lady May. But can't
have a chtie In my family that for
gets all bout the dear little Chris mas
baby. 90 Pansy must stay all lone;
Use sorry. but It's her own fault
Despite an inclination to roar out
right at the precocious tone. manner
and judgment. evoked by Pansy'f
awful remissness, Mr.. Clifford war
aware OF a very distinct pricking OF
conscience at his little daughter
words. There had been a droll argu-
mentative cadence as the little girl
affirmed that she loved the fair Of
fender as well as Lilly, or Genie, OF
Lady May; a note Of amusing. un-
fifnching decision as she declared no
such faithless child could remain in
her family. and q slow, sad shake OF
her head had accompanied the con-
Guiding announcement that it was her
own fault that she must suffer Danish
ment.
The Bible says God hath chosen the
weak things Of the world to confound
the things which are mighty. All the
sermons to which he had ever listened
had failtd of producing the impress
sion on Mr.. Clifford made blythe
judicial air and verdict OF his little
four-year-old girl. And he seemed
unable to dissipate the consciousness
OF a kind OF haunting similarity be-
tween himself ana the accused Pansy.
Once during the evening his lip
curled with a rather supercilious smile
as he thought: II do not think l shall
allow myself to drift into very dreary
reflections over the talk OF a lisping
child concerning the unfelt misertes
of DOLL
At, but that was not the idea, and
no knew 1t. Neither did that shallow
View of the matter effect its disrnis-
sal from his mind. After ne had lain
him down at night. when the rest of
his beloved family were sleeping, and
the sharp crunch Of an occasional
wheel over the frozen ground empha-
sized the mild temperature within. Mr..
Clifford was forced. whether willingly
or not. to face the importunate query
growing stronger with every passing
hour.
Wherein lay the analogy between
little Rosie's isolated doll. and the
danger he scented In his own case
Yes. DANGER II the sense of justice
inherent in the baby's mind should
prove shadow or suggestion OF what
must be melted out to him In case Of
continued and persistent forgetful-
ness OF the Christ child and His
claims. was 1t not high time he faced
sqnarely such serious possibilities?
1t still caused smile OF amuse-
mens to recall the motherly considera-
flon with which Rosie had admitted
The dolls superior claims to her af-
fiction. yet in the face of all. her
patience had been exhausted.
Would Divine forbearance last for
ever! Would the great all Father re-
tain forever In His family willfully
thankless child? When had he ever
said his prayers The impressive
charge brought against the sinfuliy
negligent Pansy was a sharp remind
Fl OF how entirely he had lapsed from
all recognition of this most simple
yet most important duty.
In the quiet of the solemn night.
this earthly parent did rot smile as
he recalled the almost tragic deliber-
alton with which the sorrowful little
mother had added: sit Is her own
fault"
Yes" he sighed. there Is no deny
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16
FOR YOUNG FOLK

duties and business exactions OF tn,
week had been sufficiently wearisom,
to justify using the morning as tins
for rest, which meant lounging abou
comfortably, and reading the Sunda,
paper. he was very glad that all re
monstrance on her part had been 81
fenced.
And 80 he was fast drifting from
state OF Indifference into one OF la,
mentable forgetfniness OF the grea
obligations he was under to the blessed
Master. whose Indulgence and care hae
| made possible his easy surroundings
let why this Juggling sense OF some.
thing required. or something du'
should follow and dog him he die
not understand, at the same time hs
did more than half realize that thu
very fulness OF content and HON,
blessings browning his smooth path
way called for more return than lay
, in the easy duty OF being a good citi.
zen. a kind husband and a loving
father.
All. that vague thought OF being q
loving father reminded him Their.
would be just time to visit the nur-
sery. and see the two younger darlingl
before tho darkness would come
down. bringing the time for theil
4
was reading In the library. but Alice
six. and Rosie. four. were doubtless
busy with their dolls. both old and
new.
Sure enough. the little girls bounded
gleeaomely to meet their father a. he
entered the snug nursery Ill delight
fully warm and pure on the nippins
December day. For a few moments
there was 4 cheerful chatter Al they
displayed their Christmas dollies and
other toys. Then. childlike, they went
hack to their housekeeping in a cor
ner of the room. and Mr.. Clifford
drummed thoughtfully on the window
pane. The little people. grown OBJ
livious OF his presence. chartered on.
and all at once something arrested
his attention.
why, Rosie" said Alice. half re-
proachfully. what have you dose with
Pansy?"
Mr.. clifford turning quietly saw the
little make-helieve mother regarding
ruefully beautiful doll. placed in a
remote quarter all by herself. For q
moment Rosie made no reply. then she
began In a tone Of ludicrous regret,
coming from such a mite.
well. can't help It. Allie. I know
shes my bestest doll. Pansy IL. but
shes naughty. mischief chile. and
IL got no patience lef."
Why, Rosie, what has she done %
"Oh. its because about Christ"
Mr.. Clifford stared In Astonishment
at tho unexpected and unusual reply.
What could little Rosie mean? What
would she ray next? And where did
tho atom Of = child get such ideas7
Alice stu questioned; What about
Il. Rosie 2.
"Oh. she's warsd mo out" said the
pretended mother with well assumed
wearincss. She doesn't care nunln,
not one speck bout Jesus. She doesn't
b'lssve anythin' bout his bein' = dear
little baby on Chris'mas day. and
what you think, Atlie?'
I'm sure ] don't know. Alice an
swered soherly.
Well that chila never aAys her
praysrsl 1 know rAnavse MY pref
tiGsA Aoafsst dolly. ana = love- her
jpsk - Men - 4 doee Ialiy. and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16
Heating

Perfect heating insurer comfort -
immunity from the weather's ssvl
ties. It Is attained by the insta1a
Of National Boilers and Radiat4
They will maintain q mild, eyen
perature in the house on the coIdq
days at an economical consumptio
fuel
Investigate them before instal
your heating system. Sa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16

Now the story comes out from the
Coast that Orvis Overall threw his
arm out while pitching game Of bail
1T STOCKTON. Cal. recently. Some deep
moves being made. perhaps. In the
campaign for the former Cubs Ger
vices nsxt rear.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16
Lighting

Make your home light and 80
by installing the Tfrrel Gasolene r
Machine. 1t will manufacture itse
gas from gasoline, costing about
per 1000 cubic feet, and pfodnc
brilliant, steady light, fully = -
able as electricity and cheapsr &
kerosene.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16
Our Gasoline
Engines
and Pumps

represent the highest typs q
cheney. They are the perfect pfo =
Of one Of the largest manufactul1
this country, and have achieved
reputation solely through their -
iority and successful oper1tica
us estimate and quote you A8s1 n
your requirements.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16

Manager Connie Mack says tho sea-
son Of 1917 II going to be tough"
one for the pcnnant winner. and Ran
johnson also comes across with IN
opinion that there viii b some scram-i
BID before tho charnpionshiD y dscld-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16
The Baby's Reminder at Christmas
Time.


fBy Mrs. Harriet A.. Cheever.)
Tho Christmas tree had been de-
spoiled of its treasures the evening
previous. Christmas had dawned
bright. crisp and Joyous. The fine
dinner had been despatched, friends
citing a. was customary at the abund-
ant. jovial board.
The year drawing to its close had
been one Of fair prosperity. and Mr..
Clifford felt the sense OF security In
future financial affairs that makes lifc
appear to the active business man 20
well worth living. Some of his
friends had ''gone UNDER In the stern
financial stress OF the past year. Poor
Billings had lost his wife. Another
acouaintance had parted with an only
son II had been like rending his heart
In twain to see carried out from his
CHEEKY home.
All day. ever since the crimson
dawn. Mr.. clifford had felt strange
impelling force. calling It seemed for
some acknowledgment Of his exemp-
ton from trial and loss, and gratitude
for his far extended mercies. He did
not profess being Christian, although
his respect for religion was sincsrs.
He attended church OF = Sunday
morning when not too much fatigued.
and he liked to see his wife punctil-
jous - She ives in all religious OBJ
sstvAncoe.
SIN. Il haA BEEN ! relief than other-
wise when sl1e ceased urging him to
eceo1nQanx hsr - the Friday evening
ptayee m1oetno, And iatteFly whom
~ &n1Ang - feat that ~ exeuosse
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16

time sof reformation. The people
were fun Of desire to do better. They
wanted to be Gods people again. They
desired to serve God and they desired
to know what God would have them
do. This desire drew them to the law
of God. When n child is anxious "a
serve his mother he goes to his moth
ler to see what she wants. When Won
and l want to serve God We go to
him to see what he wants These
people We're interested in Che law of
GOD. because they were Interested in
doing the Will Of God. To quicken in
terest in Bible study one needs to
tquicken interest I'm God. The pupil
who finds new interest In God finds
/ a new interest in his Sunday-school
lesson. Ii We are concerned about
the will of God We are concerned 10
know what that will is According
to our desire to do the will of God
VIII be our hunger for the Word OF
! God.
] The story has another chapter. See
ing now attentive these people are to
the law We can easily guess that some
sthing will happen. We do not know
alive can never measure a crop at
seed growing-but we know that
something Is going to happen, and
20 We are prepared as We read on to
see the tears trfckling down the
Icneeks or the hearers Listening to
the law aftentively they were convict
ed OF their sins. The law was a mir
ror which the reader held up before
their faces and In which they saw
their deficiencies. 1t was the expect
ed that happened. Attentive listen
Ing Is like intent gazing into a mirror.
One may look into a mirror without
attention and not be disturbed by
one physical blemishes; and one may
81 IN congregation and listen to
the Word fnateentiveiy ard NOT. frp~sffs-,
turbed by anything the Word may re-
veal or his moral biemishes. But to
listen attentiveiy Is to become con-
scfous OF deformity, and at sight of
our deformity We weep. If the whole
world could be persuaded to read and
near the Word with attention, the
conviction OF sin would be almost uni
versal Angels in heaven can rejoice
In advance over the soul OF one sinner
who has become interested in search
ing the Bible to learn the will of God.
Am | inattentive to the Word? II I
am, It Is because / do not feel inter
ested In the will of God: and that
Hlcaas that am not striving to DO the
will OF God. Again. If 1 am inatten
tive to the Word. It means that + am
|neglecting the mirror which God has
placed before me. and am liable to
80 on developing all sorts OF blem-
fshes OF character without knowing 1t:
and l am growing harder in heart
every day because there is nothing to
move me to repentance. nothing to call
forth a conviction of sin. On the
other hand. II am attentive to the
Word. 1t means that am attentive to
the will Of God. and 1t also means that
cannot wander very far away with
out knowing II: 1 cannot develop
very bad ways without noticing them
In the mirror. and II see them, win
be apt to repent and confess and cry
to God for cleansing.
All the South II backing Joe Jack
son. The Southern bugs firmly believe
that he win beat out Ty Cobb In the
1917 Averages. and that he 10 des-
tined to be the greatest athlete ever
DEVELOPED in Dixie. They are proud
Of Cobb. Of COURSE. but they nrure
AAt =. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16
The Christmas Story.

ne ~nFt8knt81 0kCFys
BY +. n. J.
To tell the old. old story,
The story ever new.
or Christ. the King OF glory,
The story wondrous true;
We come, while bells are ringing
In gladsome happy chime.
With hearts and voices singing.
This merry Christmas time.
To sing the song OF ages.
The pleased angels song.
With shepherds and with sages
Who round His cradle throng;
We come with alteration
To hail the King new born.
Whose coming brings salvation.
This happy Christmas morn,
The stars their vigil keeping.
Shine through the silent night,
And whore the King II sleeping
Cleans ono in splendor bright:
Above tho cradle iowiy
IT stands the brightest gem.
Above the Infant Holy.
The Star OF Bethlehem.
The star. stili shining DER US.
Speaks peace on earth. good will:
That blessed angel chorus
Inspires the weary. still.
Cease sorrow and repininG.
The Morning Star doth bless;
And dawns, with clearer shining
The Sun OF Righteousness.
q tell that old, old story -
TIL all mankind shall hear.
TIL dawns. in that great glory,
The grand Eabbatic year.
TIL at His feet all glorious.
H.ove--conouered. earth shall fall
To own the King victorious
And crown Him Lord OF all.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16

lack WARRIOR * ~ r.
asts' that ~ won 49,
lost chs ieas than tis
hin ere1ss An - /. ! - =
corn ctio 1aeaslS
T. :! !!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16

All the South II backing Joe Jack
son. Tho Southern bugs frmly believe
that he win beat out Ty Cobb In the
1912 Averages. and that he 10 des-
tined TO be the greatest athlete ever
developed in Dixie. They are proud
Of Cobb. Of course. but they neurs
that Tyrus has had plenty. and that
the elevation of still another South
srn star would be great piece 81
advertising for the sons Of the Con-
1ederaay. &
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16

Day
At Pettit's
Childrens Chairs & Rockers

Always please the little folks.
We've got a wonderful assortment of
Children's Chairs in Oak, Mission and
Willow. Many different styles to choose
from. The prices range from CSC upward.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16
Beautiful Imported Dolls 29c

The biggest value ever offered in this
city! Fully dressed in pretty colors. A
dolly that will win the heart of any little
grille. Buy quickly as they'll go quickly
at this price.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-16

A desk Of their very own. will
please them. This is one OF the
best and most attractive child gifts
. Of the season. Strong and durable,
with lid that lifts and provides
with deep, roomy space for paper,
pencils, etc. A present that will
interest them when other toys ar
thrown away,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-03-22
Teachers Examination, May 5, 1911.

The next Teachers Examination will
be held at the court house in Manning
On Friday, May 5th, 1911, beginning
promptly at O'Clock. Every holder OF
a second or third grade certificate which
has expired or about TO expire, should
stand this examination; as otherwise,
they may fail in having them reco2-
nized at a time which might De very
embarrassing to the holder.
The State Board of Education will
continue the questions On agriculture.
These questions will be based on two
bulletins: "Schcol Lessons in Corn"
and s'School Exercises in Plant Produc.
tioa.'' These bulletins will be mailed
free to every teacher applying for them.
Address card to the county superin-
tendent. All teachers or those expect
ing 70 teach must qualify under the law,
or give place to those who do take the
pains to abide by the law.
E. j. BROWNE,
County Supt. Education.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-03-22
OUR SPRING LETTER.
SUMMERTON. S. c., March 1,

buggy ride through the country with the blooming peac
and the apple blossoms each sde the fence
brlar bush budding orth indicates that nearly
The footing OF strange whistle and the rushing by Of train
the the road which does for what
other do brings home each night tells that
extra pressagng the early Of Fertilizer Dsr
Inc land is flushed only waiting to be worked.
In passing would like to mention that have anticipated
the wants our friends and prepared offer them their
choice the following Distributors: Cole Gantt Gem and
Rex We also have the following Planters Cole Combination
Cotton and Corn with and without guano attachment
Cox here nothing better and the Old Reliable Dowow the
that has planted than all others combined
prices will bear comparison with the surrounding markets.
also touch with the needs of trade Straight
Shove Sweeps Scrape all sizes We also have elegant
line of Farm Brides. z6..#5@
The number Of high houses being built shows the
proved condition Of country 15c cotton gradually bring
ing US into Brick chmney and metal roofs to
the order Of the day While this subject will put word
the We headquarters for this section for
Cement SASH and Mental Roofing bo galvanized pante
We usually have it when others ssiust out zSz
he miles Of Fencing and the with the old
and droves OF sucking pigs IN connection with the record
Hannah PoWden mpresses with the idea that the day
western smoke house and barn people past merely
spken Of Way back yonde like the earthquake Our
shipment of Wire has arrived and the price right Try
markets and come and you will buy No Ggayage
car unloaded IN warehouse
Incidentally would like mention that have lost five
sx sets Of strechers where surrounding country
Any Information in regard to them will be appreciated
Don't forget our Tin Smith We prepared to do metal
work at and in upodate We grateful
the business have been getting showing
ton keeping down lowest point that business
safely will permit.
SUMMERT0N HARDWARE co.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-03-22
GOOD NEWS.
Many Tanning Readers Have Heard
II and Profited Thereby.

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Manning are glad to learn that
prompt relief is within their reach.
Many a lame, weak and aching back
is bad no more. thanks to Doan's
Kidney Pills. Our citizens are telling
the good news Of their experience
with the Old Qgaker Remedy. Here
is an example worth reading:
W. r. White, S. Boundery ST.,
Manning. S. c., says: 81 can confirm
the statement gave regarding
Doau's Kidney Pills in March, 1908,
and again say that this remedy acts
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over the secretions. I suffered con-
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me to dress. If I sat down for a little
while, I had to lift myself up by
main force. Nothing ever heEped me
until I used Doan's Kidney pills.
They restored my kidneys to a nor
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For sale by all dealers. Price so
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Remember the name-Doan's-and
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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1911-03-22
Of Interest TO Teachers and Trustees.

The State Teachers Association
meets in Columbia March 23rd-2oth, IN
elusive. Requests have been made by
the State authorities that the trustees
throughout the State permit their
teachers to attend, giving them the two
school days on full pay. These assocla-
ton meetings afford splendid oppor-
tunities for teachers to meet each other,
and to become better acquainted with
the various problems that affect the llne
of work in which they are engaged
This contact brighteus Them and gives
renewed energy and determination to
do more and better work when they
return to their various positions. l
hereby extend the request to the trus-
tees throughout the county to permit
their teachers this privilege. | also
appeal to every white teacher to take
up this matter with your board and thus
avail yourselves Of the advantages OF
this opportunity, feeling sure you and
the community you serve will be more
than repaid for the loss of time.
E.! BROWNE,
County Supt. Education.