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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-03-04
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.

The regular monthly meeting Of
the w. c. r. u. was held on Mon
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
7. w. Peak. Previous 20 the meet
ing, reminders on which appeared
a miniature picture of Mrs. Lillian
NJ. N. Stevens were sent to each
member and Others, as the day was
celebrated as the birthday of Mrs.
Stevens, the national VIC. T.. u.
President.
The devotions were conducted by
Mrs. w. L. Dnnovant, in the ah-
spnce of Mrs. Rainsforl. In spite
of the unprecedented cold, the re-
eeption room was filled and full
program was carried out. A lille
sketch of Mrs. Stevens was read by
Mrs. Jeffries, followed by an inter-
view with Mrs. Stevens as publish
cd in The Union Signal, giving her
views on several leading questions
of the day. The Proclamation an
nouneed by Mrs. Stevens for nation
wide prohibition was lead and the
reso utions to that effect were
adopted by the Edgefeld nnior.
The snbject of the Union Signal
was discussed and one new Rubscrip-
ton was secured.
A very pleasant feature of the
programme was vocal Duet, Be
Not Afraid by Mrs. Shannonhouse
and Mrs. Tompkins. Plans were
made for temperance Sunday ard
also for the coming of Mr.. w. D.
Upshaw of Atlanta on Sunday
April 5, when there will be an
enthusiastic temperance rally in
tie Edgefeld Opera House. All
the choirs of the town will unite
and splendid music " Il add to the
otherwise auspicious occasion. Beau
tiful and appropriate souvenirs on
which appeared the home in Port.
land, Maine, Of Mrs. Stevens ard
others cf Rest Cottage, the home
of Frances Willard, were tied with
white ribbon and presented to each
guest or member. At the con-
clusion of tn, meeting the hostess
served a salad course with coffee
and whipped cream.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-03-04

tess was assisted by Misses Willis
and Beaks and Mrs. Wilmot QUITS,
in making the hours pass pleasant
ly, 8 tables of progressive games
being played. The highest score was
made by Mesdames A. P. Lewis
and F. Fl. Williams, the former
drawing the gift. Mrs. j. L. Wal
ker was presented with the consola'
tion. Upon prettily appointed ia
bles salad course, followed by
coffee and black fruit cake ard
mints was served after the games,
ty Misses Pauline Lewis and HslIie
White.
Alr. Chas. Wright Of Columbia
was the guest Of his brother, Mr.
John Wright last week.
Miss Marie Cullen of Springfield
is the guest of Miss Mallie Waters.
Misses Annie Crouch, Pauline
Lewis and Elise Mob!ey attended
the reception at Summerland col
lege Leesville, given by the literary
societies.
Mrs. J. L. Walker entertained a
few of her friends at tea on Wed
nesday evening in compliment to
Miss Bertha Stain, and the time
was epjoyably spent with music,
games and conversation. A tempt
ing repast was served, and tine ia
bic was very attractive in dainty
china, and cut glass and large bowl
of Roman hyacinths formed the
centerl lie g.
On Frid " evening Mrs. James
White gave a dinner party for three
of her friends, Mrs. John w. Mish
and Misses Gladys Chappell and
Bertha Stain, and besides these
other friends were present. Mrs
White is delightful entertainer
and her guests reluctantly bade
adieu.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-03-04

from the Wilderness smote the four
corners of bis house, killing his
children, he arose and rent his man-
tie and shaved his head, and fell
down on the ground and worship
ped. Patience and love, I say are
linked together with a silver chain.
Patience is The, guardian of faith,
the preserver Of peace, the cherish'r
of love, the teacher of Humanity.
Patience governs the flesh, strength
ems the spiris, it swee,ens the tenn
per, it titles anger, extinguishes en-,
w, subdues pride, it brides the
tongue, restrains the hand, tram
Piles upon temptation and endures
persecution. Some one has said that
patience is love exulting, peace IL
love in repose. long-suffering is love
on the battlefield, meekness is lov'
under training. Patience and low.
is the supreme test Of Christian
character. 1t is unbonnding, it has
neither brim nor bottom; they are
high as heaven, as broad as the
universe, and as lasting as eternity
What does Paul say about love:
"Who shall separate us from the
love of Christ? Shall tributation or
distress, or famine, or nakedness, or
peril, or sword. Nay, in all these
things we are more than conquerors
through him that loved us." For
says Paul II am persuaded (assured)
that neither death, nc life, nor an
gels, nor principalities, nor things
to come, nor height, nor depth, nor
any other creature, shall be able to
separate us from the love of God,
which is in Christ Jesus our Lord"
it seems that Paul thought there
might be something else that he had.
not thought of, and be made this
sweeping declarations: "aad no other
creature shall be able" May each
of us nurture that Christian love,
that swee; flower and luscious fruit
Of patience. When this old earth
shall be rolled together as SCROLL.
and the sun turns black di sack
tteleth of5hairs ana when lhes moon
shall be turned ;inSo blood, and the
stars fail from heaven! Then pro
phecies shall fail, tongues shall
cease. and knowledge shall vanish
away. But love will live, and live
forever, for God is love.
J. Russell Wright.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-03-04
Wesley Bible Class Federation
w. Meet.

On March the 18th, 18th, 18th
the Wesley Bible Class Federation
of the South C.rolina Conference
holds it's first meeting in Main
Street Methodist Church, Columbia.
1t was there at the big mass meet.
iizIngsrfgiisteriSg between three and
four hundred delegates that the
Federation was born the 9Th OF last
October. Now there are nearly
seven thousand in the Sunday School
forces of the South Carolina Con-
ference who are entitled to attend
this meeting as delegates, and the
Federation is expecting more than
thousand of these representatives
here.
A great Institute has been plann.
ed for. Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick.
who teaches class Of five hundred
men at Corinlh, Miss, is one of our
most interesting speakers. A great
Sunday School worker speaking of
her said: Miss Kirkpatrick will
live up TO any claim you may make
for her-and more''. DR.. Charles
ID. Bulla of Nashville, Tenn, Supt.
of the Wesley Bible Class Depart
ment of the Southern Methodist
Church, and a member of The De-
nominational Sunday School Coun-
Gil of North America, will be here
for the entire Institute. Then our
own DIR. Snyder of Wofford Col
lege and DR.. S. A. Steel, pastor Of
Washington Stree Methodist
Church are booked for series of
Bible lectures. They are both
speakers Of national reputation and
need no introduction or endorse
ment among South Carolina Meth
odists. The program carries the
name of many more Of the ablest
men Of our church. One unique
feature is a debate as to whether or
not District Federations are needed
now.
Reduced railroad rates are as
sured. Board and lodging from
sl.oO day up. All presiding ell
ders, pastors, superintendent, off
GERS, and members of standing com
miltees of Weekley Bible Glasses
Adults, Seniors and Intermediates
are delegates. Any delegate may,
by signed statement, transfer his
privileges as a delegate, to proxy.
Any Sunday School having no Wes-
ley Bible Glass is entitled and urged
to send one delegate. For any fur
lher information concerning board
ing house or hotel rates, ETC., write
Rev. r. q. IIerb.rt, Columbia.
S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-03-04
Another Old Soldier Crossed
Over.

On the morning of the goth inst,
.tfler q protracted illness at his
home in this Sunty, attended by
family and ids. Travis Nj
|rDorns;spiritA mly passed ur to
tIIode ESssss:ge At:
ga -ijSinwas iiil' his 9th year
He was a native of Edgefeld coun,
ty. When hut a tender youth be
volunteered to enter that terrible
struggle between the two sections
of our country, and gallanlly served
hls country until Johnson saw the
righteousness of surrender. In camp
he was a favorite of his officers and
comrades, being one of the young,
est, smallest and bravevt.
After the struggle was over be
came home, married Miss Elizabeth
Still of this county,, who still sur
wives Aim and who has for nearly
80 years been a belpmeet indeed
and in truth. Nine children have
been born TO them, seven Of whom
survive. MIR. Arthur Dorm of Au-
susta, Mrs. Lima Sem of Vaucluse,
Mrs. Sallie Seago of Greenville,
Mrs. Annie Hammond, Mr.: Elijah,
L. J. and Luther Dorm of Clark =
Hill.
The funeral was conducted by
his beloved pastor, Rev. G. W..
ljussey, after which the beautiful
casket was conveyed and. lowered in
the tomb by eight Of his nephews,
Messrs. Nixon, j. J.. Euley, Clyde
Dorm, Clifford Dorm and Willie
parkmsn. His grave is HARDLY
that of his parents and deceased
children and kinsmen in the church
yard at Red Oak Grove.
MIR. Dom was an affectionate
husband, kind father. and good
citizen. He loved his home, his
country and h.s God. He was bap-
tiz:d into the fellowship of Red
Oak Grove church more than a
quarter of a century aso, and be-
lleved with all his being in Him,
who said come unto me and rest. y"
10 say that he is missed, is but a
feeble way of expressing our feel
imgs, but we sorrow not as those
who have no hope, but expect to
meet him again in the dawning OF
the morning when the mists have
cleared away.
IT. E.. S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-03-04
A Parable On Tobacco.
Then shall the kingdom "ofl sa- and ever.

linen snail CQo klnSuOiu oia Sc-
tan be likeued unto a grain of to-
5acco seed, which though exceed
ingly small, vas cast into the earth
and sprang up and grew until 1T be.
came great and mighty plant and
shot forth rank and broad leaves on
every side insomuch that huge and
vile worms found a habitation there
on.
And it came to pass that the sons
of men looked upon the plant and
thought i, beautiful, and exceeding
ly desirable 10 make lads look big
and manly. And so they did put
forth their hands and did take and
chew the same. And some it made
,ick, and some it made drunken,
md others it caused to vomit most
il,hily. And it came to pass that
they were all taken with a great
and mighty splitting, insomuch that
they did spit even in the ladies'
parlors and in the House of the
Lord of Hosts. And it further came
to pass that they became weak and
unmanly insomuch that they said:
I'VE can not quiz this chewing; we
are enslaved:"
But others sook of the plant and
cunningiy wrought it into rolls and
did se, fire to one end thereof, and
did suck vehemently at the other
end and did look exceedingly grave
and calf-like, and the smoke OF
their torment ascendeth up forever
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-03-04

And still others took of the plant
and did grind it into fine powder.
and did stow the same away in bot
ties and boxes, and it came to pass
that the matrons and the fair maid
ems ofthe land did procrre these
bottles and boxes, and did take
sticks and did Chew one end there
OF, and did thrust the same into
the fine powder, and did rub vehe-
mently across their front teeth and
the yellow jaice did run down
the corners of th"irz mouths
4 And it came to pass that the
traffic in tobacco became a great
and mighty business in the earth.
insomnch that the merchants waxed
rich thereon. And it came to pass
that even the poor took the money
with which they should bny bread, I,
and shoes and books, and clothing
for their children, and did spend il
for tobacco.
And the, thingl' lispleased the
Lord, and He said unto them Turn
from Your abominaticns and from
yonr flthiness, cease your putting,
splitting and chewing, convert your
tobacco fields into wheatrfelds and
stop all this waste"
And they all with one consent
cried ont and said: I'VE can not;
we are enslaved."' ."'-Adair Ky
County News.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-03-04

First Charity Visitor-How did
you find poor Mrs. Holcomb?
Second Charity Visitor-Nearly
frozen.
First Charity Visitor-Nearly
frozen? I thought St. Andrews S
Helping Hand Society sent her a
lot of clothes.
Second Charity Visitor-1t did;
and she had them all on-seven
pcekaboo waists and four slit skirts.
Life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-03-04
Thomas E. Watson Exposed" "
Charpe 2, Concluded.

I did not finish gigtna he substance
tof HI. Harris answer TO M w at
sons charge that education as car
ried on by the church in. Japan and
China, in view of the great illitera-
cy of our own country. is not only
mad fanaticism, but is crime
against humanity. showed from
Mr.. Harris that Mr.. Watson was
reasoning from false premises.
l now take this question: Are
these schouls making good? | have
space for only few examples. Hon.
T. H. Yum, the princely Korean.
and DR.. Sun ,Yat Sen, whom lead
ing American Review speaks Of as
the most illustrious living Chinese
today, are both products of chris
,ian schools. The great present
educational movement of China is
tracpable to the missionaries.
Through its schools Christianity is
reaching the very heart of China.
Christian schools are striking at the
root of sin, ignorance, and super
stition.
Within the past few years be-
tween one and two hundred students
have been led to dedicate their lives
to Christian service at each of the
following institutions OF learning:
Peking University, Shantung Union
College, and the College of Assault,
Egypt.
President Harrison said if he had
given one million dollars to mis-
sions. that the life and work of
Litavati Sing of India would he
worth the investment. In 1912
Mr.. Bryan was supp"rtins, in school
of eight boys and girls in different
mission fields. Col. DENLY, former
American Ambassador to China,
made a study of missionary work In
China. II took a man.of-war and
visited every open port in the en-
pire. At these places visited and
inspected every mission stat'ol. AT
the schools the scholars were ar
rayed before me and examined.
1 unqualiiedly, and in the strongest
language that tongue Can utter.
give to these men and women who
are living and dying in China my
full and unadulterated commenda-
lion.
The disciples were to be wit
nesses in usalem, .Judea, Samaria
and unto the uttermost part Of the
earth. They were not to stay in
Jerusalum until every man, woman,
and child was converted. So we
are not to conGr our efforts to
America until every one is convert
ed and educated. We are to work
both here and there. Generally
those who are giving most to send
are also giving most for home.
The above is partly from Mr..
Harris. Send ten cents to Smith
& Lamar, Richmond, Va, and get
''Thos. Z. Watson Exposed"
T. r. Walker.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-03-04

"How's everything in your
house?' asked Smith.
"Oh, replied Brown, she's all
right"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-03-04

On the emorning of the goth inst,
,fler q protracted illness al his
home In this sunty, attended by
family and ids. Travis M.
1Dornss;spiritS nly passed ur to
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-09
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY OUNCE?

DIR. Duns Scotus, one of the great
est philosophers of the middle ages,
builded for posterity. He wrote
many books, he founded system of
philosophy, he established a great
school. Yet posterity knows almost
nothing about him, except that to his
name may be traced the origin of the
word Ounce"
1t was because the philosophers
followers, the ''Dunsmen" or ''Duns,"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-09

protested so strongly against the re-
vival of learning that the name be-
came a reproach, and, with a slight
change in spelling, the scholars
name has come down to posterity as
synonym for ''blockhead.
But if the ProdigaI Daughter ever
returned she would find icicles all
over the porch and Keep Out" sign
on the front door.-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-09


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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-12
GERMANS SPEAKING ENGLISH
TOOK SENTRIES BY SURPRISE

LONDON, Eng, Oct Zone Of the
most dishearteninE incidents Of the
Antwerp siege occurred Monday night
at DutIels a position where the trenches
were nelo by fine regiment Of Belgian
Chasseurs. says q dispatch TO the
Morning Post. from one Of its CORE
sponaents in Belgium. The message
continues.
Late at night the Belgians saw ap-
pEoach!ng from along the river men
"h0n they took TO be English soldiers
and who called OUT We are friendsf
Mhen the sentinels challenged them.
me colonel of the Belgian regiment
himself was watching them and saw
tnem 90 up as if TO speak to the SEN
tries Then suddenly he himself was
StI1nsIed and the sentries gagged. The
aleEs, most Of whom were asleep in the
Iencnes- When the attack was over
only 800 survived OF the 1000 Belgians.
rms was the third misfortune Of the
aeIence Accidental blowing up Of
torJs WaTre and St Catherine was the
first and the cutting of the CITY water
supply was the second
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-12
MONTENEGRIKS STAY $500
AUSTRIANS IN BIG BATTLE

london. Ems. Oct IA dispatch
from Cettnje to the Daily News says
that on October 5 the AIontenegrius and
Austrians engaged in the greatest bat
tie OF the war at KalenOyich The Aus
TRANS tried 10 cut off the Nontenegrin
army operating toward Sarajevo. The
MonteneSrins succeeded in surprising
their Toes as they were marching in
column formation. and in the first day
Of fighting inflicted q loss of 1900 men
The Austrlans, says the correspond
ent, seeing the impOssibility Of adVanc-
ing IN the direction of Saraievo, fell
back on halenovich, leaving behind 500
or more men killed and wounded
me Alontenegrins took a large num-
per OF prisoners and captured a large
quantity OF stores.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-12
END INDIGESTION
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Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-12

the colonial resources Of France as wen
as Great Britain. Asia, Africa, Aus
tralia and America are already sendlns
black, brown and yellow as wei as
white troops to the firing line, and who
can doubt that the allies would call
upon Japan for army corps II necessary
or succeed in getting them at price
they would and could payz
The Relentless Spirit.
More than all else, it is necessary to
recognize the relentless ana reIlOIse-
less spirit discOverable alike in Paris,
London and Petrograd- Mhen G TIIll.a,I
cannon were heard at the forIs OF tdfls
the enemies Of Germany signed treaty
which deprived each Of the rlghJ 10
make peace until all were agreed But
now German cannon are far away from
Paris and Russian millions are at the
Prussian border
II London and Paris cherished ridicu-
lous notions Of speedy victory IN the
days Of Belgian battles, they are now
frankly cOnceding that a long war Is
certain. Kitchener is preparing not Lor
the first but the second year All the
news from the capitals hostile TO Ger
many is now devoid Of any hint tnaI
there can be speedy or considerable vic
tory-decisive ngasement-this month
or next.
In a word, the great war has wholly
developed into long, grinding, de-
structive struggle, in which those who
possess the advantage Of numbers have
deliberately adopted the policy OF
Grant. to destroy by "attritiOn," to
pound and pound, until sea power, su-
perior numbers, greater resources. shall
at last have Nheir effect Henceforth
II would seem we are to talk in terms
of campaigns, not battles. Peace is TO
be expected in months, perhaps years
The parallel is the Napoleonic struggle
from 1904 to 1914, not the swift annihi-
lation of Sedan or SadOWa-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-12
DISASTER SPURS
MEN To ENLIST
Unfavorable News From the
Front Causes Great Rush
of Men to Colors.

London. Eng, Oct 12.-At the head
quarters of the London recruiting
offices the authorities have compiled
4 chart which throws an interesting
light on the psychology Of recruiting
It covers a period between August II
and September I, when 5l.094 men en-
listed in London. II shows how re-
cruiting remained at a daily average
Of 1900 while the news from the front
was not disquiering- how IL rose
when the news was not so satisfac-
tory. and how IL went up with a rush
when heavy casualties were announced
On the day when the news was
German advance all along the line"
there were 1881 recruits The next
day there was a further advance and
the recruits went up TO 1871 When
casualties at Mons, the figures rose
70 1851 With the report Of the fur
Their retirement Of the British troops,
1000 recruits were added to the roll
Disasters Cause Rush.
When the news was British fight
against tremendous Odds the total
was raised to zoos for the day, and
even on SUNDAY. usually a slack day.
1850 men enlisted But the following
Monday. when the headlines read,
first British wounded were printed. re-
cruits responded with a challenging
rush and 1901 men enlisted. On Tues
DAY there was only q slight drop 10
casualties reused another challenge
and a fresh record Of 4135 was made
On the morning when there appeared
the news Of 700 British casualties
and the sinking Of the Pathfinder
London replied by making still an
other record OF nearly 5000 men
Standard to Be Restored
Now that the war office has had
chance TO deal with the first 500 o09
recruits for the new army II is autici-
pated that before long the standard
will be put back to the old level At
the London recruiting headquarters
the names and addresses are being
taken Of thousands Of men just under
feet 6 inches, and they are being
told 10 settle down for a few weeks
and wait until they receive a tele-
gram
An official said II was not that the
army did not want the It. 8 in men.
but recruiting had TO be damped down
somehow to give the war office a
chance to deal with the men, and Il
was decided that the simplest way
was TO raise the standard 1t will soon
BE- down again.
The daily average Of recruits is still
falling It is about 5000 for the whole
country, but there is no anxiety at
the London headquarters. One officer
that he could raise half q
million men in London alone.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-12

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