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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-08-15
christiani.y's God.


The proper study OF mankind is
God Other questions revelation. mir
acles. prayer are secondary God first.
God. the God. not Rants Unknown
Cause" or Spenter's "Unknowable."
but the present. li' ing God. Theosophy
says al. is Cod" Christian Science
says God IS ALL" atheism says There
is no God" agnosticism says Il don't
know God" Christianity says Il be-
lieye In God. Father almighty. maker
OF heaven and earth" "All IS Cod
makes every stick stock and stone
God fear that bclittcs him God
IS air makes him responsible for all.
every dive and devil | fear that de
grades him In the midst OF gibbering
paganism and muttering inildeity hear
him speak-"Be still and know that |
am God No words can define God.
Words are finite: God is infinite.
Neither Bible nor Christ attempts
10 prove Gods existence They take
II for granted He is the Creator.
See that lighted lamp on your table?
Some one made II. Iii II and placed il
there Take out your watch. see the
works Wonderful, aren't they: Some
one designed IT, God is person: 50
are YOU You have been brought into
existence by some one ut least as per
feet rs yourself \ river cannot rise
higher than is source. God IS Fa.
Their. God is love ! can understand
that have a baby, a curly haired 1T
tie Miss IN the crib yundcr ! am also
Christian because of
christianity's Bible.
\ revelation was needed. II was
possible Cod had Intelligence to trans.
init man r. receive The medium was
sp.gi,. spirit ~ God spirit OF man
Now see its fruits Nations are mold
ed hy their sacred books liindus by
vedas Chinese by -Four Books. NOLAN
uelau, hy Koran The answer TO
Wukin- is China the Shastcr India
Koran Turkey. Bible England and
America II is q book Of revelation
amt morals not science. II points ont
weakness Of good men ana bad men.
II is - guidehook Il reveals God. ex-
plains man. forecasts eternity and
gives the only remedy for sin Amid
ancient and modern unbelief 1t has
won title the impregnable rock"
Age; When Shakespeare was a child
the book was 1900 years old. Before
the father 81 English literature began
to write its story was read in tents
of eastern shepherds Parts Of the
book were IN existence 700 years bee
fore foundation Of Rome. the laws Of
Moses before Greece became a com
mouwealth The book ~ Job ante
dates the fan II Troy. But why spec
ify: 'ln the beginning was the word. "
You are u Christian because Of
christianity's Christ.
In statuary hall in capitol who is
your hcrot Beginning alphabetically
with Ethan Alien. hero Of Ticondcroga.
down to Daniel Webster. eXpoundcr Of
constitution. which IS your hero; Is
your greatest general Washington.
your thinker Humboldt. di>coyercr Co
lumbus. statesman Gladstone. preach
er Brookst Al are alike in that they
are imperfect Christ is the great I'M
ike our ti.Christian friends tell Va
there have been sixteen saviors Christ
was one Of the sixteen sixteen or
sixty none like Christ! Gnlilcan car
pcnter without friends wealth. pOlit-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-24

the lads of The moment. ana it may
be added that the churches in his
diocese have been held wen in line by
both the precept and tac example OF
their bishop. He first Was bishop ot
the diocese of Georgia, and when that
was divided some years ago he be
came bish9p Of Atlapta,
In addition to Els high aiaAu'ns as
cnurchman. Bishop Nelson Is pos.
sessed Of magnetic personality and
q remarkable address. lie has most
engaging gift Of conversation, ana is
a facile and brilliant speaker On any
topic. Possibly the greatest evidence
of his executive ability is the skill
with which inc has performed The inH
duties of his higl position vita re-
spect to the church and The state
without confusing ottc with the other
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-24
BIG CHURCH MEETING
LAUDS BISHOP NELSON

Members If the Episcopal Churches
of Atlanta gathered Tues day morning
in St. Philips Cathedral in a great
congregation to cello citrate the twenty
second anniversary Of the consecra
tion of Bishop G. X. Nelson, of the
Atlanta diocese. Cong fdtulatorv ad-
dresses by members of the Atlanta
clergy constituted tho program, and
the Bishop made feeling response
much affected by the evidences OF cs-
TEEN and affection that characterized
the ceremony.
Bishop Nelson is known throuShous
America as an ecclesiaStic Of pro-
found learning. exalted religious prin-
ciples ard admirable poise. He has
steadfastly declined to yield TO any of
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-24
0ld-Time Religion
Bible Meeting Plan

"O!d-time religion will be he key
note Of the annual Atlanta Bible Con
ference which will begin next sunday at
the Baptist Tabernacle. DR. g. Camp
bell Morgan who came from London
several weeks ago. VIII be the central
figure a the conference.
In addresses at Washington and Co
lumbus. Ohio, br. Morgan recently
made vigorous attacks on intcrpreta-
lions Of the Bible which leave no room
for the miraculous.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-24
WORK AND WIN
IS BEST MOTTO,
SAYS FORBES
World Asks Men to Fight Cheer
fully, Not Succumb Meeky
to Adversely,
BY 8. c. FORBES.

So said a young man to me the 9TH
or day
| offered CONCENTRATIONS this WecN
to a member of a firm that has scored
three notapie financial achievements
within tho last month, achievements
witch have meant profits ! should
think. of well over $1,000. GOO. AND
what think you, was his reply
Here it is:
YES, VIC have been very fortunate.
6ui We must not become toe eNultant,
for things do not always go one way.
We must accept successes as We
would failures philosophically It is
never wise to become too much puitcd
m whca things go right or To be
come too depressed when things don't
so just right.
That wise observation, made by one
Of Americas ables, men, | commend
To my young friend.
II may be timely for others also,
a $ many people have had to fight ld-
Nersity during the last twelve months
and some are not Yet at the top o.
this country must lie heavily ON every
thinking citizens mind
70 offer words Of encouragement TO
any realthy human being out Of WORK
and suffering the panes of starvation
were something Of n mockery. Phi
losophv can not fill an e1nptv stomach
TIC man who 10 hungry has litt.e
taste for logic. To extend words of
rni51fort ia such were heartIpss The
man in dire need of bread can not be
expected to thank anyone for Wini
Therefore. what have To say IS nos
intended for the unemployed ana tie
hungry and the homeless.
NV Young friend was nos one of
these He has a inh--a good lob for
his age. He has his health He has
an education. lie is an American He
has a home. lie has friends lie has
has energy He has ambition Sue
ce- is not out Of his reach
For ono ga circumstanced to sur
is weak. 1t is cowardly, It is a ,e-
Election upon his mental makeup.
No man or Woman conscious of nav
| zealoUsly grasped every opportunity.
&C having been faithful To himself pr
herself can become wholly discour-
aged or give way to abJect despair "
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-24
Big Brewery Will
Be Moved Bodily

TIVERToN. q, T.. Fob. 2t=N h,g
brewery is to be moved hero bndilY
from MunCic. Ind The u.dnt win be
loaded in 90 freight cars ana iastallcd
tr new building which the Titortou
Brewing Company is to erect mere.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-24
OBITUARY..

The funeral OF Casper Myers, aged
81 who died Monday WAS hCld
Tuesday afternoon at the residence,
No 249 Washington street, Tho
body VIII be taken Tuesday night
to Augusta for iHterment. Mr.. MY
crs came 20 America from Germany
at an carly age. lie had resided in
Atlanta Is years
The funeral Of j. /, Glocr. aged GS.
who died Monday night at No sc
Walker street, wa held Tuesday
afternoon at Poolc's chapel. fol
lowed by intcrmcut in Oakland
Cemetery. Tic is survived by his
wife and niece Mrs j. j. Willis.
Mr.. Glocr was member Of Camp
Walker, l.. G. "
Funeral arrangements FOR Mrs John
M Waddill. who died Monday night,
AT her home. No 106 Williams
street. viii be completed later. She
was a member Of the First BAPTIST
Church. Surviving Mrs. Waddill
arc two sons j. q. Waddill. Of IId-
zlchurst. Miss. and a. r. Waddiil,
Of Atlanta and two daughters, Mrs.
Z. O. Kahle. of Boston. and Misc
Helen Waddill, Of Atlanta.
The funeral Of Mrs Anna L. Stallings,
aged 81. who died Monday was
held Tuesday morning at the resi-
dencc. No. 1864 DcKalb avenue, in
termcnt follow ng n Oakland Gem
etery Surviving Mrs. .Stallings are
her husband. Luther Stallings, two
son, Rosser and Luther Ir.. and
a sister. Mrs.. Elias Daniel Of
Mllcn.
The funeral of Rufus G Kitchens,
aged a. who died Monday at Fair
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-24
HACKETT SHOW
Bic FROLIC FOR
YOUNG SET
Charming Schoolgirl Chorus and
NimbIe College Boys Captivate
Friendly Audience,

The eight charming young ladies of
the chorus t'ied their cutest and win
soonest best to appear professionally
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-24

bite his lips TO ricuch his fist TO draw
inspiration from his sense of WORTH
ness.
NeNcr must he carry his hcld too
high when fortune smiles upon nUn.
If he suars 60 The clouds he must en-
poet Ia fall again to Mother Earth
With his pride must be blond hinil-
ity, then the world can not wound II.
His foundations are beyond the reach
of outward storms.
There is much In the world to pain
ard distress the heart Of man. on all
sides are suffering, disease, crime,
cruelty and death There are strife
and backbitiuE and envy and jealousy
and hutced. There is much luneli-
ness there is much lnVclcssness,
there is much anguish of mind and
soul But If We know that we are
doing all in OUR power to alleviate
and remedy these matters, we shalt
not feel overcome nor overpoWcred;
we shall NOT give way tu despair. We
viii hgh. ON,
Hanging on the wall ~ q certain
house : remember seeing an ornamen-
tai hras- plato picturing ne lolllne,
CarefFoe members of too Don't Wor-
~ CLUB" and inscribed This is
God world, boys, not ours With
out irragorCuCe ! would recommend
that reflection to tAose tempted to
throw up the sponge.
10 those Who have youth and
health, character and faith ON their
side there should be no such words
as discouragement and despair.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-24

Reduced to $500 per ton.
Best high grade Jellico
Coal. Carroll & Hunter.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-24

Every known form Of entertainment.
except moving pictures, will be seen in
the big entertainment Evelyn Nesblt
Thaw is bringing to The Atlanta Thurs
dav and Friday for two matinees and
two night performances. There is
opera, both grand and comic vaude-
vile pantomfme. circus, ballets. dane
ing. tangoes and trots. od-fa shione1
dances. uproar'ous comedy, drama; in
fact. everything that tends to amuse
OF entertain.
Mrs Tnaw hirts through tho entire
program like dancing sprte. First
she appears in modern dances in which
she is assisted by Jack Clifford, then
as the little artists model in the must
cal d, yertisscmcnt Later she appears
beautifully gowncd and covered with
Jewels.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-24

Keep ALWAYS in mind the story o
Robert the PI1lec and the spider l
triUmphoi in the end
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-24

The young man conditioned as M
friend S, instead Of whining about
being discouraged. should have faith
that in time he can move mountains.
lie should be fred with enthusiasm
He should rise stronger in determine
tiun after every Temporary defeat.
often. of course. he viii have 10
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-24

TIEIV y IL
yes VIC have been very fortunate.
8ut VIC must not become too eNultant,
for things do not always go one way.
We must accept successes as We
would failures philosophically Il is
never wise to become too much pulled
mp when things go right or To he
come too depressed when things don't
go iuEt wight.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10
WHITE SLAVERY
STORY RETOLD
IN STOE CASE
Girl on Stand Several Hours in
Trial of Woman Whose Hus-
band Was Convicted.

The white slavery charges against
Mrs, Annie Stoe, wife of Samuel A.
Stoe, recently convicted on the same
charge, came on for trial Tuesday pc
fore Judge Newman.
When the afternoon session opened,
only one of the Governments wit
nesses had testified, with more than
twenty to be heard.
The first witness was Mrs. Annie
Woolley Bond the same young wom-
an who testified in the trial of Stoe
that she had been taken to Alabama
by Stoe and his wife for immoral pur-
poses.
Substantially the same testimony
was given by the girl against Mrs.
Stoe. She told of her relations with
the Stoes, of a journey to BirminS-
ham, and side excursions to Admission
and other Alabama Cites-all under
the management of Stoe or his wife,
or both
Hooper Alexander, Federal District
Attorney. conducted the case for the
Government. Mrs. Stoe was repre-
scented by Frank l.. HARRISON and L..
H, Foster
Stoe, under sentence of five years,
is in Jail awaiting the outcome of a
pending motion for a new trial to He
heard next Saturday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10
GEORGIA s APPLE
MEN WILL HOLD
CONVENTION
North Georgia Counties, Greatest
Orchard Section in Dixie, to
Plan Extension.

A convention of the apple growers
from the North Georgia counties in
terested will be held at Cornelia, Ga,
March % under the auspices of VIII
liam Eberhart and Colonel l. G..
Wade.
Among other matters of importance
to be discussed by those interested in
apple orchards in that section will be
the bill recently introduced by Sena-
tor Hoke Smith to appropriate $780,
600 TO develop the apple industry IN
Georgia.
Those interested in apple orchards
in Habersham, Gilmer and other
Northwest Georgia counties where
apples flourish are jubilant over the
outlook for successful apple growing
particularly as experts from the
United States Department of Agrl-
culture have declared this location
is ideal.
Georgia apples have taken many
prizes at fairs and apple shows
throughout the United States in cont
.,etition with apples from such tar-
famed apple States as oregon, New
York and Washington.
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce
is pushing the work for more app,e
orchards in Northeast Georgia, and
President c. j. Haden will be among
the speakers at the Cornelia conven-
ton.
The mayors of the towns of North
Georgia will be asked to appoint hVe
delegates each. While at the conven-
ton all delegates will be taken in
automobiles to visit the neighboring
orchards.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10
SURE WAY TO GET
RID OF DANDRUFF
End Itching Scalp and Stop Fall
ing Hair-At Once.

mere is one sure way that never
aus TO remove dandruf completely,
anu mat is to dissolve It, This de-
H"oys il entirely. To do this, just
ssl about four ounces Of plain, ordi-
nary liquid arvon; apply it at night
,mHen retiring; use enough to molsten
,a ae scalp and rub it in gently with
we niger tips.
.5.nE morning, most If not all Of your
feouuruH will be gone, and three or
,91i more applications will completely
.'ss2'Ne and entirely destroy every
use sign and trace of It, no mat
now much dandruff you may have.
lou WIZ find, too, that all itching
s' Ely oIsging of the scalp will stop IN
i.,al!l'y and your hair will be fluffy,
StII"us, glossy, silky and soft. and
ana feel hundred times better
ina y u want to keep your hair look
d. s lc1, do by all means get rid q
s .'''''I1il for nothing destroys the hair
quickly. 1t not only starves the
XXI ana makes it fall out, but IT
brl,.F1S II stringy, straggly, dull, dry,
'.l.e and lifeless, and everybody no
eS w. You can get liquid arvon at
fut ufus store. 1t is inexpensive, and
..r. ounces is all YOU will need. This
tP.e remedy has never been known
I'. Adyt
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10
Check the Symptoms
Of Lung Trouble

oae Of The many reasons why Lung Trouble
. SO difficult to fight is because the disease
is often Of a very fstterlng nature. The pa
Neo' NAV look well, but in reality is fast los
ing strength by continued night sweats fever
+ anu cough These symptoms should be checked
Z, qlGsy as possible. Eckman's Alternative is
1lenelal IN checking fever and night swests
1.u U mas brought about many complete re-
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Nol0 nave Lung Trouble. Miss Mary kor-
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10
London Hotel Men
To Study U, s, Way

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian,
LONDON, March 10.-William Har-
rls, chairman of the Ritz Carlton Ho-
tel Company, and jacques Kramer,
the manager, sailed for the United
States ito pick up the latest ideas
concerning how American hotels are
conducted"
Hotels in New York, Philadelphia,
Washington, Chicago and several 9TH
err cities will be inspected,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10
Sufragists Ready
For Great Rally and
Visitors Speeches

Suftragists of Atlanta were busy
Tuesday preparing for the visit o.:
leaders in the cause who win arrive
early Wednesday morning to remain
throughout ;he day for a big rally.
Inc Eighth Ward Suffrage League
VIII hold an afternoon reception at
the Georgian Terrace, when Miss
Jane Adams and others in her party
will meet the women and men of At
lanta interested in the cause.
A suffrage rally will be held We'd
nesday night at o'clock at the At
lanta Theater at which noted suf-
trage leaders will speak. The rtcep-
ton committee is in charge of Mrs
Linton c. Houkins and Mrs. Emily
McDougald.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10
Blue Sky Stock Case
Continued by Court

GREENSBORO, March 10.-The case
of D. T. Moorefield. one of the alleged
"blue sky stock sellers charged with
cheating and swindling, in the City
Court of Greensboro, has been contin-
ued on motion of the defense and
agreement of Solicitor James Dawson.
II is understood that absence of one of
the witnesses for the defendant was the
cause.
At the December term of the court
the case resulted in a mistrial. 1t viii
be called again at the June term.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10
Untermyer Denies
Bill Muzzles Press

WASHINGTON, March 1O-As-
sorting that the purpose of the stock
exchange bill has been greatly mis-
represented, Samuel Untermyer, of
New York. to-day appeared before
the Senate Banking and Currency
Committee to answer criticisms of the
measure which he drafted.
He denied that it would censor the
press or control the internal affairs
of the stock exchange. Objection was
made by Senator Hitchcock against
Untermyer continuing to appear, not
as witness, but in the capacity of
quasi counsel.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10
}[DRG|A BEGINS
WAR ON FOOD
|. POISONING
aIse Labelling Also To Be PrObed
as Business Men Face Com
missioner Price,

statewide war against retail
.,Iers wholesalers and manufactur-
ubo. II is alleged, are consistently
A,,,stirp the State pure food laws,
IN he inaugurated Tuesday by James
Il price head of the State Depart
ant If Agriculture, and Attorney
General Thomas S. Fielder. More than
score of business men from all
eric Of the State, many of them
,9ers in the commercial activities
IN their sections, have been sum
ored 10 appear at a hearing which
lr Price viii hold in his offices in
H. state Capitol.
Mr. Prices action in summoning
H. business men of the State before
In To answer to charges of violat-
H. the State pure food law is the
[esrlt Of an investigation covering a
berlod Of several months which has
been made by himself and his agents.
"A Is understood that he found open
kiojations Of the law in virtually
y
n Sc branding of products.
Aduteratlon Charged.
II Is also claimed that many of the
hpsiness men, particularly the own
e. of factories where food products
1 re made. have been guilty of adul-
kerating their products in violation of
HE law.
The Investigation Tuesday will be
h the nature of a board of inquiry,
Ind those summoned will be given an
bpportunity TO answer the charges,
Either personally or through an at
korney. Mr.. Price stated that Tues
fay's inquiry is but the first gun in a
campaign to enforce the State pure
food laws and to protect the people
hi Georgia from adulterated food
products and from the unscrupuious
manufacturer who falsely brands his
hoods. II is expected that another
bearing will be held within a few
Weeks
We are determined that the pure
food laws of this. State shall be en-
Forced said Mr.. Price. I'VE will
leave nothing undone to prevent the
Dealers and the manufacturers from
Violating the law and endangering the
health of the people of thefState. We
bill keep up our hearings until we
pave shown every business man in
sho State that he can not violate the
pure food law and escape punish
ment"
Only One Warning Due.
Whether Tuesdays hearing will be
Followed by prosecutions is not known.
Hhe Department of Agriculture has
pot the power to prosecute directly,
put Mr.. Price can give the facts to
Fhe State officers and prosecution can
Follow from that source. In view OF
Pie fact that the hearing Tuesday
will be the first real effort of the
State to enforce the law. It is gem
orally understood that the business
1nen who will appear to-day will be
merely warned.
Of those who violate the law after
| hey have been given ample warning,
Alr Price said:
Wherever we find that prosecution
Is advisable and warranted by the
facts in the case, we will communi-
cate the facts to the officers of the
State and leave it to them to take
lae necessary steps"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10
Central Puts on New
Wreck Proof Coaches

A passenger train OF solid steel cars
arrived in Atlanta Tuesday afternoon
on the Central of Georgia Railroad, this
being the first of three full trains or
dersd by this road for use between At
lanta and Savannah.
These coaches are of latest design.
They are considered wreckproof 1t is
said that one OF these coaches may be
thrown from the rails, turn over and
remain intact Danger from fire is
overcome by the all-steel construction.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10
Cattle Queen Wins
Suit for Annulment

NEW YORK. March 1O.-Mrs. Mary
c. Barry, OF the Hotel Ansonia,
known as the California Cattle
Queen" to-day won her suit for an
nulment against her husband Charles
s. Barry, head of a private detective
agency in this city
A former wife of the defendant.
Whom he married in Arkansas. got a
divorce from Barry in Chicago Oc-
tober rs, 1910.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10
Financier Cummins
Begins Prison Term

NEW YORK, March 1O.-After a
two-year fight to escape serving n
prison sentence for grand larceny,
William ]. Cummins. a meteoric Zig
ure in New York financial circles,
was taken to Sing Sing to-day. He
formerly was a banker in Nashville,
Tenn.
For misappropriating $4,000 Of
the funds of the Carnegie Trust Com
pany, of whose board of directors he
was chairman, Cummins must serve
not less than four years and four
months and not more than eight years
and eight months.