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who Quieted the shepherds with their
message of peace" when great
David's greater son. was ushered into
the world. Jesse was a grandson OF
Ruth the Moabitess and also a de-
scendant of Rahab the harlot. On
his fathers side he beloa ged to the
strong tribe of Judah. He was EVIL
IDENTIFY a man of some wealth, certain
ly in his children. After the sacri-
fee and before the feast Samuel is
made acquainted with the sons of
Jesse. The first, Eliab, was tall and
good to look upon and at once Samuel
fixed upon him as the certain choice
for Jehovah. Samuel made this choice
in spite of his disappointment in Saul.
likewise of attractive physique. There
are no more eloquent words in the
Bible than those found in verse z.
We have only to read of Eliab's sub
sequent unjust treatment of David
(17:28) to see that God was amply
justified In his judgment of this candi-
date. Social rank, lineage, fortune,
physical prowess or age will
be a sufficient substitute for charac-
ter. 1t is a subtle snare to be de-
ceived by outward appearances. IF
I take ARE of my character my repu-
tation will take care of itself" I'd. L.
Moody. The Lord looks upon the
heart; what does he see in yours?
II. David Amounted King, w. H.
10. Seven sons are set aside and yet
Samuel did not hear the voice of
Gods approval. In seeming dismay he
asks, Are here all thy children?"
Jesse seems to have made a careless
and reluctant reply that the youngest
vas away from home tending sheep.
Thereupon Samuel asserts that I'VE
will not sit down Ito the sacrificial
feast) till he be brought hither." 1t is
from such lowly positions that God is
constantly promoting men to positions
of responsibility and prominence.
Witness Carey, Livingston, Moody and
a hundred others past and present.
David at this time was about fifteen
years old (Beeche-). His name means
darling" significant of the affection
of his mother, whose lame Is un-
known, but to whom David twice
LudhCS ICACACuCS NHS. OO.1O, 1lO. lOJ.
David was short, compared with his
brothers, but had bright eyes ". IL
marg.) and a fair face-a 'comely
person" ". 49,. David al agile and
strong and though seemingly scofYed
at by his brothers, and neglected by
his father it did not pervert his good
nature o turn him from the perform
ance of his duties. Samuel did not
greet David as he had greeted Saul.
he may have been disappointed. This
gives emphasis to the words in verse
II, Arise anoint him: for this
is he" How God spoke to Samuel
is Of small moment. The man who
does not believe God is able to come
near to his creatures and communicate
his will to them might as well not be-
lieve In God at all.
DAVID is anointed. set apart, for the
kingship. but Is not equipped o does
he enter upon his cfices till later.
Saul had been thus set apart when
none were present (9:27: 1911.
SO it Is possible that Jesse and his
family connected this ceremony with
some work tor God rather than with
- ktpeah1R
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Cat. School Contract

Gets School Contract.
Observation-Disclosures for the erec-
ton. OF the new high school here have
been awarded to q Birmingham con-
cern, who were lowest bidders. with
3 price of $4,000.
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YOUNG Man Drowned

Sontag.-Wil Terry, "a years Of
age, fell into Bear creek and drowned.
His body was recovered
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Firs Destroys Residence.

Aberdeen.-F1re destroyed the pm
try r~esidenceA Of Rufus Reed, near
Prairie, Miss. and All Of the house
hold goods.
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Awarded $4,000 Damages.

The supreme court affirmed the
case of the Y. & M. v. railroad against
v. p. Messina, Of Jackson, and by its
action DEGREES that the latter is anti
tied to 10000 allowed him by a jhry
in thesxtxcuit court Of Holmes county
three ago for personal injuries
H9erv 8ion of the supreme court is
haes househe statute hat makes the
n nramieoSse for personal injuries in
CT orco onigence Of its employees.
Aoa Use Messina had been EN-.
p1cES he railroad to go to Mem
phip " AviAg Jackson on a freight
train for Canton. He claims he had
permission of the train crew to travel
'deadhead' to Canton.
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n UNDER EMBARGO


1SAoOA III
Acting on the advice of Secretary OF
State Bryan. the board Of trustees of
the Mississippi penitentiary issued or
ders to stop loading the Norwegian
steamer Hugo, now In harbor at Gulf
port, with cotton grown on convict
farms, amounting to nearly 5000 bales.
The vessel expected to clear for Co
penhagen oon
Secretary Bryan advises members
OF the prison board that the cotton
shipment would come under the en-
barge declared by England, inasmuch
as the cotton, although consigned to
Copenhagen, would be shipped even
tually into Germany.
1--WE cannot get insurance against
seizure of our cotton on the high
SEAS said Col. W. A. Montgomery, a
member of the prison board. after
being advised by Secretary Bryan of
the danger that would be incurred, I
opposed taking the risk, and Gov.
Brewer, with my colleagues on the
prison board, agrees with me in the
matter"
Farm Operations In Delta.
Bradner J. Moore Of the United
States farm demonstration work,
whose territory is the delta, after y
week or more on his rounds in that
stretch Of productive territory, de-
scribes conditions In part:
81 found farm work throughout the
delta going forward in a very satisfac-
tory manner. Notwithstanding the
very unfavorable weather Of the past
few mouths, blowing is about COM
pleted. A great deal Of the stiff land
has been broken while entirely too
wet; however, the recent satisfactory
rains have dissolved the clods, and,
where narrowed Immediately, a good
seed bed formed.
"Oats planted early on properly pre-
pared seed bed have come through the
winter in excellent shape. Nitrate of
soda is being pretty generally used on
this crop, and as a consequence the
pats look thrifty and vigorous. The
early use of nitrate of soda on this
crop, where the need is indicated by a
disposition on the part of the plants
to turn yellow, is advised If used in
proper amount.
majority Of tie planters have
used the best seeds ~obtainable of de-
sirable varieties of cotton, and a COM
mendable disposition to improve the
drainage by open bitches and water
burrows is noticeable"
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Educators Meet.

A number of the best known men
and women interested in education in
Mississippi are planning to attend the
merged session of the Conference for
Education in the South and the South
ern Educational association to be held
in Chattanooga, Tenn, Aayil 81 to 80,
when several Mississippia11I will make
addresses.
On Tuesday, April q, Miss Sarah
Frances Rowan, extension worker of
the Mississippi Industrial Institute and
college al Columbus will discuss the
subject, What Home Activities of the
Pupils Should Receive Recognition by
the School" On the same day Prof.
G. H. Brunson OF the Mississippi A. &
M. college is on the program for an
address on the theme, "What Educa-
tional Relations May Exist Between
the School and the Community Indus
trial Life"
Many educators in this state have
committee assignments OF the associa-
ton. State Superintendent Of Educa-
ton w. H. Smith is the chairman OF
the committee on school supervision.
Tick Eradication.
DR.. Barnett, secretary OF the state
live stock sanitary board, and DR.. r.
E. jackson, a representative OF the
government, were in conference with
n. e. Blakeslee, commissioner OF agri-
culture. Favorable reports a to their
work in Kidding the state Of these
great drawbacks t the cattle industry
were made.
Great interest is being taken In cat
tie raising all over he state. even in
the delta country, where cotton has
been king since the country war
cleared for cultivation.
Poorest Boy Can Be EdueaAed.
Asserting that the University OF
M~ississippi Is now on basis where
the poorest boy in the state could
easily get IN education. Chancellor
in. Powers, In Memphis attending .
meetink 81 the executive committee
Of the university boosd 81 trustees,
declared that the in1tilntion = enjoy.
ms he Ereatest rrospa1txM lad ever
knoMnThe total enneI1men hst
yonr rs s37
ysIosUh - eerfy
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INTERNATIONAL.
NNMSQOOL
LESSON
LESSON FOR APRIL II
DAVID KING.
By e. o. SELLERS, Acting Director Of
Sunday School Course. Moody Bible In
stitute. Chicago.)

LESSON TEXT Samuel 16:4-13.
GOLDEN TEXT-Man looketh on the
outward appearance. but Jehovah looketb
on the heart.-I Samuel 1851 r. v.
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LESSON TEXT Samuel 16:4-13.
GOLDEN TEXT-Man looketh on the
outward appearance. but Jehovah looketb
on the heart.-I Samuel 1851 R. v.
After the events recorded in last
Sundays lesson Samuel retired to
Ramah never again to see Saul's face.
Samuel incurred" (16:35) i. e.. be-
walled and lamented the deposed king.
1t was noble for Samuel thus to be
grieved over Saul's sin; still, God had
work for him to do. There is a sor-
row that "worketh repentance" which
is pleasing in the sight of God. but
that idle sorrow which spends itself
in Improbable mourning Is detrimen-
tai to man and a hindrance to the
kingdom of God (ch. ST: 15:1). Men
may fail but the kingdom goes for.
ward. We do not interpret verse 2
as suggesting any subterfuge on Gods
part but rather that God refused TO
pay any attention to Samuel's fear.
God answers fear by giving us duties
to perform and in their performance
we are delivered from our fears.
l. David Chosen to Be King, W.. 40.
Saul, tLe clamorous choice of the peo-
pie. was not succeeded by David-"the
man after Gods own heert"-for sew
eral years after this lesson. Gods
will in this matter was shown to
Samuel progressively: (a) in chapter
1874 Samuel is informed that God
hath sought "a man after his own
heart" (b) in 1871 he is told to go
and find the king whom God had pro-
vided; (c) in verse IL Samuel
is at last definitely told whom God
has selected. This selection is in &C.
cordance with the prophecy made e
turtles before regarding the kingly
scepter (Gen. 49:1O). OF course It
was high treason, this act Samuel was
about to perform, and Saul yet had
many friends and supporters ". y.
God seems to have permitted Samuel
to use n avowed purpose to con.
ceal the real one, but "such a course 10
n to use but sparingly" (Maclaren).
God can and does protect those whom
he sends Cps. 34:7) and man Is i'm
mortal till his work is DONE" Just
what or how did not concern Samuel
for he had Gods promise ". 81. A
step at q time was sufficient and In
taking each step Samuel was to tell
the exact truth.
Thus Cod guides and tests his serV-
ants. Samuel was q Judge an well as
~ prcpEet tcn. Tsief ana the people
Of sthienen ere agitated at hts
arrsvs1 III F4ay b. sSo. hss L
4 -
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fire on this, the day of good will.
In Germany and Austria every housemother and
every father makes Christmas the feast for the
children the great day Of reunion, the glad time
when all meet under the old roof-tree. and sociai
customs prevail over religious observances Inc
Christmas tree is ubiquitous--everyone mas IT,
rich or poor-and one omits Weinnacht
Bescheerung or Christmas gifts. To provide these.
the German people will If need be. save up nan
the year Each member of the household must
have something as a surprise. generally service
able prese nts that are often needed and always
acceptable
singularly enough the Christmas is not cele
brated as one would expect In Italy There tue
night Of the year is less religious festival imam
fair. The world seems absorbed in deiirious
excitement and all crowd round Puicinesio ana
divert themselves hilariously till the churches
claim them for the midnight mass But the run
goes on: they laugh gleefully as only itaiians
can laugh enjoy themselves to their hearts con-
tent, but the celebrations are not nome ceieDra
tions; it is a general. not domestic. feast-
In Russia and Poland the children put tneir
shoes filled with hay outside the door for the
horses of St Nicholas; and it is believed In most
sections that ST. Nicholas comes first on pre-
paratory visit ten days before Christmas 10 learn
which children have been good. He leaves NUS
and candy in the shoes of those who nave Deen
good, but nothing for those who have been bad
who thus know that they may expect no presents
on the real Christmas day
In Serbia and the other Balkan countries at
dawn on the day before Christmas the sturdy peas
ant proprietor dispatches his sons to the forest
On reaching the spot where the destined Christ
mas tree stands the axbearer offers up prayer
then he draws on pair OF gloves. takes nanu-
full Of corn filings It against the tree. and says
Good morning and happy Christmas to you
This DONE he addresses himself to the task OF
telling paying careful attention to the laws OF the
@badnyaE" which prescribes among other Things
that ali sss cuts be made on one particular SIDE.
once felled. the tree is carried home and leaned
against the east side OF the house. where It re-
mains till evening. Then the wife lights two can
dies and places one on Either side OF the door
way. while the husband goes forth to bring In the
"badnyak"
The master Of the house now throws three nuts
into each of the four corners OF the room saying
as he does so: I'm the name OF the Father
In the name of the Son: In the name OF the Holy
Ghost-Amen!"
All night everyone remains gioating over the
cracking. roasting pig, with an eagerness OF
anticipation prcportionate to the zeal with which
they have observed the six weeks fast enjoineu
by the Greek orthodox church BY this time
Christmas day has dawneo. and on Christmas
everyone must go to service.
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HER REMARKS WERE OMNIBUS
New Highlander Told by Prospective
Wife She is Going 20 "start"
With Young Minister.

A New England man tells of man
in Westfield, Mass, who had been mar
ried four times and been so unfor-
tunate as to lose all his wives. Such
a matter of course had this mans
weddings come to be in WestfieId that
when, after year of widowerhood,
he announced his fifth engagement,
one of the neighbors said:
Richard, suppose getting married
comes pretty natural to you by this
time, doesn't it?''
Well said Richard. after due re-
Election, this fifth marriage amt go-
ing to seem so natural. Old Parson
Begg's off on trip to Europe and he's
never failed to tie the knot for me.
81 said to Mary that / didn't think
it would feel like wedding without
Parson Begg; but she said that it was
her turn to choose, and that she
meant to start out with that young
minister that just came to town and
that if he did well she guessed she'd
stick to him. She didn't explain what
she meant, but it sounded kinder
ominous TO me-
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embroiled look upon the United States as greedy
animal growing fat and sleek feeding on their
life blood, aud probably would return our gifts to
us with curt "No-thank-yous."
Instead shall confess that am weighed down
with the hopelessness of the situation Here In
America we have all we may reasonably ask of
Providence-consderng our own sins Of politics
and social injustice. Over there they are cursed
beyond the power of words to describe and the
curse will be felt for generations
Millions in Europe are dying in the agones
of starvation. cold and disease for want OF food,
clothing, shelter and medical aid. What ghast-
ly Joke it would be in these circumstances for the
richest and luckiest nation to offer those millions
of pitiful children little candy and fruit when
they need milk and broth. mittens when they need
blankets and clothing, dolls and toy trains when
they need doctors and nurses and sanitary sup
plies. No, this is no time for polite mementoes.
Let US concentrate on giving the only real help
that would suffice and that would be Welcome
peace as soon possible.
Let us look upon the manner in which Europe
celebrated Christmas before the war
In France and Belgium on Christmas eve the
baraques or booths. appear In the streets without
hindrance. and all ablaze with candles and
glittering treasures. for every household must
contain some bright trinket in honor OF Noel The
midnight mass is thronged: the magnificent
Christmas hymn is chanted everywhere and then
all Is gleeful holiday for hour or So for It Is
Christmas morning. the peace-making morning OF
the world!
There is the boudin to be eaten the calen or
Christmas lamp. symboicll of the star that guild.
ed the Mag to Bethlehem. to be lighted. the lit
tie creche to be exposed. and all happiness ali
goodwill to everyone to be expressed before re-
firing with the grand ,chorae of peace sounding
in the ears In the country the lads and lassies
merrily drag home the buche de Noel correspond
ing to our Yule log. which is kindled by the head
OF the family: the boudn must be eaten and the
hot spced wine sent round, and many nisun-
derstanding Is made clear beside the Christmas
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Schools, churches, factories. homes-every sort
OF habitabe place is filled with wounded. And
one of the most fourishing enterprises over there
is the sale of Artificial limbs.
Even from Asia comes the wall of sorrow, for
Mohammedan Turkey is religiously slaughtering
its hundreds OF thousands Of Christian Armenian
subjects. News dispatches of the last few days
describe the terrible plight of refugees-pennl.
less ragged. hungry. diseased. noncombatants and
exhausted, beaten sodiers-whO are sweeping
out Of desoIated Serbia into Greece We read OF
women with children in arms spending month
tramping through the snow-covered mountains
hoping in the end to find little warmth and
food and peace. We read OF frozen roadways
sfrewn with the bodies of those that stopped on
the way for bit of rest-and never went on.
None OF the hundred million OF US in the United
states can appreciate the horror OF it all Some
OF our war correspondents over there have seen
and heard. but none has suffered and endured as
those who are part of the connagration-
Santa Claus will have sorry time abroad this
year Fathers and mothers have neither the
heart nor the means of concentrating the birth
OF the Child of Bethlehem and his mission among
men or necessity they and their children will
fast instead Of feast-if there Is any feasting It
will be feast of prayer and hope.
America sent no Christmas ship abroad this
year Why notY some of us may ask. Why not?-
with the United States at the height OF prosperity
and blessed with peace. Perhaps because we
realize what horror the war Is. prominent
newspaper man IN one OF our taIBe CieicS - Hi1u
who had much TO do with the success OF the
project last year-had this to say when the ques-
1ion was Ercnght up:
"A Christmas ship this year--a boatload or two
or three boatloads of dolls and jumping-jaeks and
red apples and candy and cakes and mittens and
red-top boots for the kids of Europe? shall not
dwell on the fact that the warning nations have
become much more deadly in their hate and sus-
picion and probably would refuse safe passage for
che cargoes from one country to another ! shall
not concern myself with the fact that the nations
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LORD READING TELLS STORY
Former English College Athlete Is
Reminded OF Fact That Darda-
neIIes Are Very Marrow.

Lord Reading said at luncheon in
New York:
'AThe allies loan promises to be as
plethoric as my friend Heron-Plume,
who recently enlisted.
"Heron-Plume had bowled for Rug
by and pulled stroke for Oxford in the
dear dead days beyond recall. but he
went out of training afterward, and
when he appeared at the club in khaki
a few months ago he certainly made
an imposing figure. Chest "a inches,
you know, but little low down.
Where are you going to fight,
Heron-Plume? asked, as my huge
friend sank putting into chair and
unfastened couple of buttons at the
er-breast of his tunic.
'DardanelIes,' he answered.
But, Heron-Plume, said another
man, don't you know the Dardanelles
are frightfully narrow"
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Vanished Value.

you can't get something for moth
ing" said the ready-made philoso-
pher.
Somebody did," exclaimed Mr..
Chuggins. 1.-THE automobile bought
day before yesterday wouldn't bring
half its price if sold it today"
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Somewhat Dubious.

so your native town is having an
old home week."
Yes" replied the prominent capt.
taIist, ''but don't think 4 viii take
part in the festivities
why not?"
I'm not quite certain whether my
old friends and neighbors look on me
as simply a successful business man
OF a malefactor of great wealth"
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Possible Explanation.

Author invariably eat raw
onion every morning before taking up
my pen.
Young Lady-Indeedi Then / sup
pose that accounts for it.
Author-Accounts for what?
Young Lady-The fact that I fall
asleep every time | attempt to read
one Of your stories.
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Scattered Around.

"Nutting parties are the thing now
in suburban circles. You hunt for
nuts on the lawn"
But suppose you don't find any nuts
on the lawn?"
ooh, you are sure to find them. They
are provided literally by the hostess"
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overdid His plea.

yes, SIR" said the tramp. I've
made lot Of money in my time. The
trouble was that didn't know enough
to hang on to it. Could you let me
have dollar?"
mo, my friend replied the strang-
er. Il couldn't, after the lesson you've
just taught me to hang on to mine. -
Detroit Free Press.
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A Prenn,onitio,,n,.

Il think I'll take out that life insur-
ance. 1t will come in very handy for
my wife at this time
well, insurance is a fine thing, but
you're good for forty years yet"
Il don't know. have foreboding
that the agent is going to talk me to
DEATH
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Two Points Of View.

Mrs. Newpop-Mrs. Stringer is the
most candid woman of my acquaint-
ance. Why she frankly admitted that
her baby is not as smart as ours.
Newpop-C Candid, fddlesticks! That
woman is a base hypocrite.
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No. Not FALLEN Pedestrians.

They were out in their Rather car
and had had several breakdowns. AS
hubby got out his repair kit for the
fifth time wife remarked:
PITY we didn't bring a squirrel
along"
What for a mascOt?'
mo-" she replied: st could run be
mind and pick UP the nuts
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No Mortnaue rhAre.

Il have found out that the Gaddys
do not own their house
How did you find 1t out?"
why, they haven't bought an autof
mobile yet. have they?"
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creatlna aAtmosphere."

81 judge this is going to be a prob
lem play"
What makes you think so?"
During every pause in the dialogue
the hero drinks highball and lights a
fresh cigarette"
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Weary Of That.

Understand me, am always will
ing to give to charity"
yes, sir"
But I'm getting tired of having
charity come to me with the smell Of
liquor on his breath"
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Ais ONLY. Preventive.

Artist Ito model he has just picked
up in the street)-A man / had up
here the other day stole two pounds
when my back was turned. Would
you do thing like that?
Model Oh, no, sir, haven't the
speed.-London Punch.
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His One Hope.

Il suppose you have high ambitions
for your boy?"
well, l wouldn't say that exactly,
but do hope that he won't turn out
to be the male assistant to a female
dancing teacher"
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Bill Collector-See here. this
been bringing here so often IL
worn out and 30 Is my patieX
Debtor-WelI. your w
been worn out long ago.