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Caesars Things.

We render to Caesar the things that
are Caestr's' by laborins to overcome
political evils, by doing our utmost TO
help every good cause. by sustaining
every movement tending to make bet
ter citizens and by opposing all the
wrongs that are injurin3 our land.
Our country. right or wrong is not
a good motto, unless we understand II
TO mean, II right, to keep it right; II
wrong, to make it right.
The only way to capture politics for
God is by taking the Bfole as the text
book on political economy. Those who
learn and practice Its teachings are IN
eyitably good citizens. If we are OF
the wrong side of any social or politi-
cal cause, it IL because we are not
thoroughly imbued with its teachings
1t tells what kind of men and meas.
ures to support. There il not wore
in the Bible that indorses voting for
bad men or bad measures
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generation. The more the nations are
/ spiritually aroused and move toward
Christianity, the greater the need OF
men and money to meet the oppor1u:
most prominently and effectively with
! America for world evangeliIation are
crippled, and will be SO for years. and
the responsibility falls today as never
before upon America.
DR.. John r. Mott, international secre-
tary of the Y. NJ c. a, said, recently:
I There never was time when stimuli
taneously' in so many sections OF the
world. the opportunities for the extern
sion of the Christian religion were Sc
numerous and SO extensive as at the
present time. Moreover, SO far as one
can forecast the future. there is not
tunities will he greater than those
with which the Christian Church must
deal today
where, after China. is there another
nation of 400.000,00o OF people 70 turn
from an ancient past and to swing out
into the full stream of modern CIVIL
cation?
vast empire to be swept by the spirit
Of unrest and to be made peculiarly
accsssihle to the reconstructive proc
esses of Christianity?
Where, after Africa, is there another
continent for which Moha mmedanism
and Christianity can contend! ~,,o
v q
valley is there another keystone to
the vast arch of the Mohammedan
world, with seams Of weakness, Which
make possible the disrupting OF the
whole structure? ..-..
The present situation is immeasur-
ahly more urgent than that of other
davs. because of the recent unparal-
leled triumphs of Christianity: Not
even in the early days of Christianity
were such striking results achieved
as have accompanied the efforts OF
Christian missions in Asia and Africa
during the last decade.
Enthusiastically it is IL time of rising
spirifual tide. 1t is always wise to
take advantage of rising tide. More
can be accomplished in short time
under such circumstances than IN long.
weary, discouraging periods or eHort
while the tide is falling. God seems
to have done a hundred years work
within the last five years, The Chris
tians now living in western lands
should have a realizing sense that this
present, unparalleled world situation
AFFORDS not only the greatest oppor-
tunity the church has ever known, but
also. so far as they are concerned.
their best and their only opportunity.
The Epworth League has both the
men and the money to give for this
onnortunity-this world crisis-and
will meet it's responsibility for the an
swer to our Christ-taught prayer:
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done, on earth. as it is in
heaven
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wisely and to earnestly strive to in
nuence others to do the same.
The establishment of popular suffrage
has vastly contributed to the advance
of civilization in the world. 1t places
sovereignty where it rightly belongs.
The Will of the governed must have
expression, and due consideration. infor-
of government The greatest progress
has been made where the voice of the
people has been heard and respected.
The ballot" said Amos r. Wells. is
our Magma Charta. freeing us. II We
use it alright, from all tyranny and
slavery. It is the symbol of citizenship
as the flag is the symbol of the coun-
try, and, like the flag, 1t Is worth no
more than we make 1t worth"
1t is not always used Alright, but as
Christian principles are more and more
controlling the actions of men, the bal
lot is more and more exerting power
for good in the process Of capturing
politics for God. -'.I---s --'s.
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IMPORTANT ADVENTIST COUNCIL TO
MEET IN CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER TO 25
Gathering VIII Be Held at Iona Linda, and
Number of Leaders of Denomination in
This City Plan to Attend

The most important council ever
planned by the leaders of the Seventh
day Adventist denomination in the
seventy-one years of it's history will be
held at Iona Linda, Cal, November
to Is.
Every officer and departmental secre-
tary from the headquarters OF the gen.
eraI and north American division con
ferences in Takoma Parks will attend
as well as every, union conference
president in North America. the ma
jority of the state conference presi-
dents, and the superintendent. OF the
mission fields in Australia, South
Africa, China, India and the west
Indies. 1t is expected that the presi-
dents of the European division con-
ference and the South American union
conference will also attend. thus haV-
ing every part of the earth represent
ed. ,-...
For several days past the Takoma
Park officials have been arranging an
agenda paper of the subjects that
will be given considerations: and it WAS
stated that the question of Increasing
the strength of the church In foreign
lands will be the most important of
the council -
Elder w. A. Spicer. secretary of the
foreign mission board, who has Just re-
turned from an eight month trip among
the mission stations of South Africa,
laid before the executive committee the
needs of that field. Elder Spicer went
as far north from Cape Town as Ger
man East Africa, a distance Of more
than 1000 miles; and he, too, Will lay
before the council the calls that have
been made from that section OF the
dark continent for more money and
A plan Will. be introduced toward
setting off the mission fields in India.
China. Japan, Korea, the Philippines
and other countries IN Asia as sepa-
rate division. which will have its own
president and other officers This plan.
if adopted, would be the beginning Of
u very active campaign toward
Strengthening the church in all these
countries; and it is expected that a
large corps OF missionaries viii be
provided for during the council
Plans will also be made for aa ayans
sitions for the betterment of the diff
ferent departments. such as the home
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of civilization and to the increase oil
prosperity and happiness in nation
Il is the duty OF all Christians not
onIy to be classed as good citizens,
but to be ranked among the best citi-
Zens of the community in which they
live They are under a special COM
fnaud to render unto Caesar the
things that are Caesars" and they do
this best by obeyiILs the further com
1nand to render unto God the things
that are Gods
Under this principle laid down by
m. Master it is incumbent upon every
Christian to vote conscientiously In
his country's elections and to pay his
taxes honestly.
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Lutheran and other Protestant churches
of the city are to hold special services
in this city October 81 in observance OF
the 39Sth anniversary of the reformation,
according to the arrangements now being
completed.
The Lutherans will unite in a union
service to be held in Luther Place Me
mortal Church on the date in question,
when the speaker will be DR.. Walton H.
Gresver of Columbia, S. c.. who is editor
of the American Lutheran Survey.
The music will be furnished by a large
union choir, and one of the most elaborate
services of this kind held by the Lutherans
in this city is expected. The committee
appointed by the Lutheran Pastors As
sociation to arrange for the service is
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that the old days were the best They
have much praise for the good old
times and speak disparagingly of the
present in comparing it with the SIM
plicity of life in the olden times.
Henry Ward Beecher said that IL the
men of this age were to be taken up
and carried back to the best of the old
days, and let them sleep where men
slept then, and let them eat what men
ate then. and let them do what men
had to do then. and take away from
them what men did not have then. but
do have now. you would hear the most
piteous moaning and whining and COM
planning that ever affected your ears.
For we have grown in the number of
enjoyments, in the ref1nements of SEN
sibility. in the realization of life, in all
the sweet elements that go to consti-
tute satisfaction in life. No pen can
record, no tongue can tell the growth
that has been made in five hundred
years.
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list CITY-WIDE REVIVAL BEGINS TOMORROW MORNING AT
GetTogether Meeting Be Held in Calvary Church. 9th
and H Streets at 3 O'Clock, When Visiting
Evaneelists and Singers Will Be Present.

The arrival of the Baptist evangelists
and singers, numbering thirty, is ex-
pected this afternoon, and tomorrow at
II am. they will be heard in the var Gus
churches of the denomination throughout
the city. and each night thereafter foi
two weeks.
DR.. Weston Bruner of Atlanta. for
merly pastor of the Fifth Baptist
Church. will direct the entire campaign
A get-together meeting is to be held
in Calvary Baptist Church tomorrow
afternoon at 3 O'Clock. when all the
visiting evangelists will be presented.
The musicians will also attend the
meeting, which will be presided over
by DR.. Bruner, which will be union
one, as all the Baptist churches of the
Columbia Association are asked to have
representatives in attendance.
There will be evangelistic services
each evening at o'clock. beginning to-
morrow, and continuing two weeks or
longer, in every Baptist church of
Washington. There will also be a
10 o'clock at the Calvary Baptist
Church. when all the forces and con-
gregations will unite for reports, praise
and instruction. This service will ad.
journ at IL: 80, and the entire force Of
workers will go to monday shop and
factory meetings throughout the city.
The purpose of the meetings is given
as follows:
First. The purpose is that the spirit
ual life of Washington shall be awak-
ened and quickened, and that real
revival of genuine religion shall come
upon our churches touching the entire
membership thereof.
Second That the unchurched and
unenlisted shall be warned and ear
nestly besought to take an inventory OF
their lives and influence from the spir-
itual standpoint The claims of God
and the Bible will be pressed tenderly
but very vigorously.
Third. The gospel will be carried in
sermon and song to every available
shop and factory in the city in the
MONDAY services.
"Ail people of all denominations and
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President Wilson is to give a recep-
ton Thursday at 2 o'clock to the mem
bers of the Presbyterian Synod of Bal
timore, which meets Tuesday evening
in the lexington Presbyterian Church
and continues until late Thursday af-
ternoon. Rev. Henry E. Brundage is
pastor of the lexington Church.
The presbyteries included in the
synod are those of Washington city.
Baltimore and New Castle. Del, and
during the coming meeting some not
able addresses are to be heard.
Rev Judson Swift. secretary OF the
American Tract Society. is to speak
on the work of that organization and
Rev. John Fox, secretary of the Amer
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EPWORTH LEAGUE DISCUSSION.

droughts. famine, pestilence and ma
RAIDERS, until the whole colony became
discouraged and it seemed as though
the whole enterprise of restoring Jeru-
salem was doomed to disaster.
In their darkest hour of gloom Hag-
gal, the prophet, brought them God 8
message. telling them that the key to
their situation WAS their neglect of the
temple, which was still In ruins, and
calling upon them to restore the tenn
pie of Jehovah, and thus give wor-
ship the commanding place in their
lives. They responded to the appeal
and restored the temple, not to the full
glory in which Solomon had built it,
but the best they could under the cir
cumstances. Then Haggai brought
them Gods message Of approval and
His promise of the glorious future
when God would shake the nations and
fill His house with glory.
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3e8TH ANNIVERSARY OF REFORMATION
WILL BE OBSERVED HERE
Special Services Are to Be Held in Lutheran and
Other Protestant Churches October 81.

composed of Revs William A. Wade. DR..
Charles F,Stecl<, DR.. John T. Huddle and
/. o. Baker.
Many of the other Protestant churches
are expected to hold their anniversary
services the morning Of the anniversary.
In speaking of the proposed observance
today. Rev. William A. Wade. pastor of
st. Marks Lutheran Church, said: DIR.
Martin Luther felt himself called of God
to the work of reforming the church. and
on the eve Of All Saints day. October
81, 1917, he nailed his ninety-five theses
to the door of the Castle Church at Wit
tenberg. This marks the beginning OF
the reformation and Professionalism.
Great preparations are being made for
the 400th anniversary in 1917, when the
Lutherans of all synods and bodies will
have a part in this great anniversary
which means so much to the church and
the world"
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The Shaking of the Nations.

A glance at the progress Of Chris
tianity throughout the world reveals
how this promise is being fulfilled to-
day; how the nations are feeling the
power of Gods might. and are filing
His house with glory
The war has solemniZed the world.
Nations are pausing in the scramble of
commerce to look up into the face of
the Eternal. There is today a spiritual
renaissance, the like of which has not
been known for centuries. Instead of
proving itself failure, Christianity is
now in the midst Of it's greatest tri-
umphs.
see them in u westbound trip around
the world. the Philippine Islands APP
pear first. Here the Methodist Church
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The Ballots Mission.

The spirit Of patriotism should inspire
every one to do his best for what he
loves best--his own country.
The obligations Of the citizen are
very great. They extend not only to
Ills own actions. but to the actions of
others in so far ar he has ability and
opportunity to influence others for
good. AZ go
In our. natseas tbs ballet IL the petsnt
instrument Jdk occurring good govern
ment. It is;therefore, incumbent on tho
Christian to use his right of suffrage
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thon Of the nation
to a glory exceed
ing that of Solo
mon, when Jeru-
salem should be-
come the religious
and political capt.
tai of the whole
earth. When they
returned to Zion.
at the end of the
captivity, they all
became so inter-
: ested in estab-
fishing their indi-
yidual homes that
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A government on freedoms basis built
Has. in all ages. been tin thcm~ of spnS
AMI til. desire of great and sodlike men.
Fer tiis the fssrcian patriot 5 fought-for this
The coolest Roman died. Shall go on?
Mime Tell. and Hamrsien. and our Washington
TIE perfect hero whose example shn-s
How with riShteau>ncss may be allied
Tie ~utlIua-or with tho Christian: and how man
IL blessing others finds his highest fame.
Mrs. Sarah J. Hale.
II is not the province of the church as
an organization to enter the arena Of
politics. 1t should put aside all tempta-
tons to temporal power and devote it
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Good Old Times.

We have much to encourage US in the
outlook for better citizenship and
cleaner politics The world YVES. never
so happy and prosperous In the pest -
it is now.
There are those WHO would have US
believe that the good times are past
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The morning Hight Is breaking;
The darkness disappears:
The sons of earth are waking
TO penitentisl tears.
Each breeze that sweeps the ocean
Brings tidings from afar
OF nations in commotion.
Prepared for lions wax
See heather nations bending
Before the God we love.
And thousand hearts ascending
In gratitude above:
While sinners now confessins. go
Tie GOSPEL call obey.
And seek the Sarior's blessing
A nation in 4 day.
SAMIiEI L.. SMITH
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sell TO planting the
seeds Of the gospel
in the hearts and
lives of men.
The mission of the
church is to make
good men. Good
men make good
citizens, and good
citizens are the only
means of capturing
politics for God.
Good citizenship is
W h at contributes
most to the advance
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Fighting for Right.

But love of party or selfish interests
often blind men in the exercise of their
rights and powers as citizens, and
they not only fail to support. but they
stand In the way of capturing politics
for righteousness.
There are very high duties and priv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23
Good New Times,

Waves of political reform are now
sweeping over every section of the
country and bringing to the people
much relief from the burdens Of graft
and corrupt onicial domination and
thug rule in our cities. The people ara
rapidly learning how to capture poll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-23

The first meeting OF the Ladies Aid
| Society OF the First Congregational
Church for the winter season was held
Tuesday morning.
The vice president. Mrs. o. NJ McPher-
son, presided in the absence of the
president, Mrs. Barnes. who has not
yet returned to the city. Plans were
discussed for "rummage sale" to be
given in. the near future. and for par
ticipation by the, society in the cele-
bration of the nftieth anniversary Of
the founding of the church to be held
in November. At the close of the meet
ing luncheon was served.
x * x -.
Trinity lutheran Church wiiio-cele-
brate its mission Sunday services to-
morrow at il O'clock am. and, 1880
o'clock pm. Rev. H. Schroeder. pastor.
will deliver a special sermon
Mr. j. s. Thiemeyer. organist and
choir director. has arranged special
prograM to be rendered at the II am.
service. The oygaR numbers will be az
follows. (al FiEue. from Mozarts Mass
No. Is; tbJ H4storale. by Weiy; (c) An
dantino IND nat. by Lenors; (d) POST
iuds. in e nat, by sRettstA.-. .. ......
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Eve, the Characteristic Woman" will
be the subject of the Bible study class
of the Woman's Missionary Society OF
Mount Vernon Place Church Tuesday
from 2;S0 to 80 Pm. -i
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The Prophets Call.

During their captivity in Babylon the
Israelites, under the influence of Eze-
kiel and other prophets, kept before
themselves the vision of the restora-
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no attention was paid to the restora-
ton of the temple, and In reproof for
| their ingratitude they suffered from
The Spectator., 1915-05-25
LOCAL ME NTION

Whitney Johnson is having a sleeping porch built.
 Mrs. Jeff Davis returned from Ft. Smith Saturday.
 Mrs. w. w. Adams was in Ft. Smith shopping today,
 John Rose, of Alma visited his son, Ernest, Sunday.
 Good old country ham and eggs 25 cts. at the Sanitary Bakery.
 adv. H. E. Dowell went to Fit. Smith Monday morning.
 Horse shoeing and general blacksmithing-E. R. Protheroe.
 adv. Harley Self made several i'm portant real estate deals this week.
 L. Brindle and wife, of Linn vile, called at The Spectator office today.
 Wanted Good men with rigs. For good position call or write W. A. Hogan, Altus, Ark. adv. Judge Stockton and J. P Clay ton and son were in Mulberry today on legal business.
 Willie Russell came Sunday morning from St. Louis for a few weeks visit with home folks. Mrs. Otha Wolf, of Branch came last Thursday for a few days visit with Mrs. A. N. Hill. Horse shoeing and general blacksmithing. E. R. Protheroe adv.
 Miss Ethel Garrett left this lol I OSC&A, chiss. where she will visit her sister. Several of our frnit growers are in town today with some very fine cherries.
 Ruby Lee cotton seed. Call at Edgin Bros. Geo. P. Butsch.
 adv. Marie Black of Clarksville came up Monday and is visiting Miss Gladys Deane.
 Mrs. D. L. Ford and her sister, Miss O'Bar, left for Charleston this morning.
 Have you tried the Golden Gate flour at Edgin Bros?
 adv. Rev. and Mrs. J. s. Hacker left this morning for a visit with their daughter and family at Sloan Springs.
 Little Floy Mckinney, of White Oak who has been visit ing at Mrs. s. s. McLanes,' has returned home.
 The Arkansas Valley Bank and Peorles Bank will be closed on Monday. 3lst celebrating Decorationsday.
 Jesse and Bill Hamm were called here from Sallisaw to be at the bedside of their mother, who is not any better.
 Mrs. w. H. Robinson came down from Alma Saturday to visit with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. M. Roach. l.. F. Duncan, of Sallisaw. Okla. is in Franklin county vis- iting his brothers for a few days.
 Mrs. Maury and little son, of St. Louis came today to visit her brother. L. M. Guthrie and fam lily.
 Mir. and Mrs. Othello Roach and beautiful little daughter came Saturday evening and are visiting at the home of their urandno rapfs Rou ond Mrs N