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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-15

To bear Is to conquer out fate
Campbell.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-15
Harpers Ferry.

Harpers Ferry was named after Rob-
ert Harper, an architect and mill build.
er, born in 1703 in the town Of Oxford,
England. he came to America In 1875
with his brother Joseph and located in
Philadelphia, where for time he pros
pered, but, failing later, concluded to
Join the Friends Of Loudoun county,
Va. En- route to his new home he came
upon the gap In the Blue Ridge noun
tains, where be made his home.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-15
IuyIqorating to the Pale and Sickly

The Old Standard general Strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. drives out
Melaria euriches the blood and builds up the sys-
ten, a true tonic. For adults and children. SVc
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-15
New York,s First Tavern.

In 1912 New York's first city tavern
was opened It soon became the head
quarters Of much Of the public business
Of the little town until 1868, when, to
supply the needs Of a regular munich
pal building. the tavern was purchased
from the authorities in Amsterdam and
became the first city hall, remaining as
such until 1899, when the new city hall
was erected at the head Of Broad street,
the site now occupied by the subtreas-
ury building g-NeW York Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-15
FIRST SILVER WEDDING.
It Was Arranged by Hughes capet,
King of France, In 997.

II Was Arranged by Husues capet,
King Of France, In 9S7.
The fashion Of silver weddings dates
back to the reign Of Hughes Capet,
king Of France, In 9S7. Once as
Hughes was arranging his uncle's af-
fairs he found on one Of the estates
a servant who had grown gray In the
service Of his relative. On the farm
with this old man was also q serving
woman, who was as old as he and
also unmarried, who had been the most
devoted and hardworking Of the wom-
en- servants Of the kings uncle. When
the king heard these praises Of the two
he ordered them-to be brought before
him and said to the woman:
"Your service is great, greater than
this ran's, whose services were great
enough, for the woman always finds
work and obedience harder than
man, and therefore l will give you a
reward. At your age know Of none
better than dowry and a husband
The dowry Is here-this farm from
this time forth belongs to you. If this
man who has worked with you five
and twenty years Is willing to marry
you then the husband IS ready"
"Your majesty" suffered the old
peasant confusedly, "how IS 1t posi-
BILE that we should marry, having al
ready silver hairs?
'Then it shall be a silver wedding"
answered the king, land here give
you q wedding ring" drawing cost
Iy ring from his finger and placing the
hands Of the thankful old people to-
gether.
This soon became known all over
France and raised such enthusiasm
that it became a fashion after twenty
five years Of married life to celebrate
a silver wedding
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-15

There's great variety Of uSefu! articles required
in the kitchen for cooking purposes, and we have
them all in superior quality. Kettles Tea and Coffee
Pots, BroiierS, Saucepans, Fry Pans, Cake Tins,
ETC., have in the most excellent makee. They are
Of the finest block tin, and formed in way that
makes them most durable. Whether you need
whole kitchen outfit or an odd thi 6, it is here.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-15

healthy children since. For female trou-
bles I always take Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and it works like
q charm. lido allmy own work. Mrs.
A. F. KREAMER, 1874 Electric Avenue,
Lackawanna, N. Y.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled. 1t may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, infam-
nation, liberation, ,tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, bearing-down
feeling, hatulency, indigestion, dizziness,
or nervous prostration. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is the STAN
dard remedy for female ills.
Women who suffer from those dis
tressing ills peculiar to their sex should
be convinced of the ability Of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to re-
store their health by the many genuine
and truthful testimonials we are con-
stantly publishing in the newspapers.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confl-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by a
woman and held in strict confidence
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-15
Really Pleased, Then.

Really fIeSSeo1 1HoEls
"Mrs. Gadders is q woman who al
ways wears an artificial smile"
"Not always, I'm sure"
What makes you think SOP"
Owe seen her smile quite naturally
when her sarcasm made some other
woman wilt"-Birmingham Age-Her-
AID.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-15
His Intent.

"Ah!' said the friend. 'You expect
to drain this swamp and sell the land
to the public?'
mo-" confessed the cheerful pro-
moter. II expect to sell the swamp as
It now Is and drain the public. ."-Bos-
ton Journal
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-15
His Mission.

"That man who was waiting for op-
portunity to knock said, when it
knocked, that it was mighty poor op-
portunity."
"He was not waiting for opportunity
to knock. He was waiting to knock
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Post.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-15
WAS MISERABLE
COULDN'T STAND
Testifies She Was Restored
to Health by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Lackawanna, N. Y.-"After my first
child was born felt very miserable and

cOulQ uOt SAuu Ou
my feet. My sister,
in-law wished me to
try Lydia E. Pink
hams Ve g etable
Compound and my
nerves became firm,
appetite good, step
elastic, and I los t
that weak, tired
feeling. That was
six years ago and I
bo1,o bo5 fhroa fine
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1915-09-15
His Blrthrieht.

: "Does young Jiggsby come by his
erratic temperament naturally"
Eyes; his mother was a grand opera
singer, and his father was left hand
ed pitcher.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10
PEACE GARDEN
vs. PEACE SHIP
Chicago Club Woman Has
Scheme of Inculcating
Love Among Races

.CIllCAGu. Dec lO-Mrs. /, Brack
- EFT Bishop. club woman aud sut
ipslst of this city isn't going 10 char
Ter a peace ship or otherwise Interfere
at present with the slaughter IN Eu
rope Rut--
She Is going to establish a spot iI
America where the children Of all M,
world viii learn 10 love each Other
Germans and Jups English aud Aus
trlauS. African, aud Hottentots AM
then
Who knows hut the idea will grow
ond maybe, sometimes, peace ship.
viii not be- needed
The "chlld's garden as Mrs. Ri,h
up calls IT, aud the gardener-heIu-
herself are ready. But the plauts
being about fifteen babies, year old
roch selected from u different nation
have not been obtained.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10

five hours and 1t has been necessary
to keep the sulrsrooms open at night
IN order TO accommodate the many
visitors Mr. Stowe state, that the
Ncw York allotment oc 1850 ears will
Prove entirely inadequate for the next
six months
From Cleveland, j II. GrccnvaId
Chalmers dealer. wires the factory
llar au average Of 200 visitors per day
trr the past week, have filed into bis
establishment to obtain GLIMPSE ul
rUr latest Chalmers model SNueI.
.J.r, were made In the first two days
Two hundred people throngcd the l'ns
tom .llc-rooms NJ Harry rlkr and
many sales were made The Standard
Motor Car Co. Dayton q. dealers
wired That 400 visitors examined rhr
m m the first day of exhibition boo
the ohio city
G. T. Whlttcn, Lynn, Mas, dealer
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10

drove his SIN3O demonstration from
Buffalo to Boston ON his return trn
from the Chalmers convention Mr.
Nhlttcn wired the Detroit factory a.
follows:
We left Buffalo in downpour OF
rain, which continued for good part
OF our journey Pulling out Of Buffal,
ai p. NJ, We reached Little Falls Of
u p. m. with running time Of eight
hours and twenty seven minutes. Ay
rIHeed = 2lO miles per hour for 23u
mile, In rain. Left Little Falls at =
a m. saturday and made Boston by
'lO p. N. Running time seven hour,
ANA tortyflve minutes. Averaged
,"plO miles per hours for 263 miles
BETTER than 20 miles nm hour fol
whole trip Holds the road like q
lnrrr No trouble or any kind. -Four
teen aud three quarters miles per gul
.uu of gasoline
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10

Dccp.scaicd coughs that resist orli
nary remedies require both external
and internal treatment II you muv 70
dollar bottle " BALLARn'S HORT
HOl Nd SlRlp you get the two rem
edics you need Tor the price ~ one
There is lIERRICk'S RED PEP
PER Porous PLASTER for tho
chest, free with each bottle Sold hy
Ncsifnll Drug Co
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10
BIG CROWDS INSPECT
NEW CHALMERS SlX-3O
First Appearance Of New Model Brings
Record Attendance at SalesrOOms Of
Kelley Motor Car 60.

ldtir- received by Paul Smith
vice president In charge Of the selling
division Chalmers Motor company .u
druoir a rm~iug reception for Tine nnU
Chalmers Sin 80 touring car iu uIl .y.
lions of the country
Manager George stowe, uf the New
York branch. wired that over four hun
drrd people called at the broadway
sIicsroomy when the first SlNau dm
uuslrator arrived IN the uly -Four
teen sales were recorded I'm the first
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10
WAR SETTLED
Another German Officer Discovers
that Land Fight was Decided When
Bulgaria Joined Central Powers

HOSSlN Germany, Dec. lO.-Licut
Cot Muller sums up the military siru
alton nS seen through German eye
today as follows:
The war on land was settled il
Grrmony'7 favor on the day that BuI
garia mohlliEcd There is now II,
question of the outcome II Is mcrcn
q matter VI time"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10
KILLED OVER rs CENTS

ST LOUIS, Dee lO.-John II. AIT
hoff, 80 years old, was stabbed to
death Va a saloon at 2OOl Cass avenue
following an argument over the pay
Wcut NJ 10 cents. The hlnde OF small
pcuknitc penetrated the heart.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10
Only One "BROMO QUININE"

To grt the genuine cull for fun name
LAXATIVE BRuMO QUININE. Look
for signature " T.. W GROVE Cure,
God In One nnv. 2Ic.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10
ENFORCEMENT
AGENCIES IN COLO.
prchibiisn Is TO Re Made Rigid-Na-
rious State Departments viii he
Asked 10 Assist in Enforcing Law

DENVER, Col. Dec. lO-Thc state
Gum" and fish commissioner and his
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10

deputies, state pure food and drug I'M
sTectorN aud other field men Of various
state departments over which the GOV
ernor exercises the appointing power
viii be- delegated powers to assist Do
the enforcement " the prohibition law,
beginning Jan / Governor Carlson
viii seek the cooperation of other
state departments controlled hy elective
heads, with view of having the In.
Spcctors II those departments. when.
ever practical, as law.cuforcing Off.
GERS.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10

Just received, It beautiful line
of S.nri- ana Caps come and
see these values They are
suitable Christmas gifts, Toe To
Sl.OO.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10

TIUkrIF- -TUfTTI8 Y 10
Nig wool hlaukets. white
yIuy and tuu .......... ss.S1
$3.50 wool uap blauLrr.
.ytru large ............ Si75
.Uu comforts ........SI 81
1T 40 comforts ........ g3c
NluN comforts ....... t1c
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10

Few women need worry about the
ercafter-thcrcfur they all do.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10

BOWLING ALLEY - LEE HUCK.
ms HOTEL
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10

l2ac rIaid Gingbams... DC
jOc Bath ROblng ........ sac
25c Madras, 10.in. wide lie
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10

Ladies' $3.50 suits SI.OO
Boys and girls Toe ma.
ION suits .,s......... So
An separate plcrr under
wear hrnyy ribbed and fleece
,Jr values ...............hOc
\ bis line N childrrus and
Infants underwear, now ON
sale
Ladies' hlndkrrrhiafs. fan.
,} hosiery, ,ollurs. feather
! hpus gloves umbrella, and
toilet articles go NO sllr
prices buy yuur Eif', now
l1lir. waists. Tor christ
. .un. UIfI.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10
100 SUITS GO ON
SALE TOMORROW

Ladies' suits. values TO S2j
extra good styles and mater
Hls Just received on sale
saturday Tor .....,.. $500
Ladies' tailored suits val.
nr, ip $50, ull STYLES aud ma
rr.rls 4 big assortment ON
.Ilo saturday for ... SEQ no
\ handsome line NJ ladies
fine tailored suits, values tp
NlluO, Ou sale saturday
tUr ........... S26 ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10

In order TO make tomorrow
fraction Of their worth BarguI
door Seeing Is believing. Co
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10
LADIES' PURSES

Ladies' $3.50 Purses, Ct %
Now on sale for..@ t'JJ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-10

Saturday is always bargain day
at our store We invite one aud
all TO partukc IN the wonderful val
ne giving event we win offer To-
morrow.
The Leader-enterprise and Fitzgerald press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1915-1915, 1915-11-17
Ed. Mahan

The news reached the city
this morning of the death of our
former townsman Ed. Mahan at
Panama city Fla. Mr.. Mahan
was a popular member of Fitz-
gerald Lodge I. O. 0. F. and
probable the best informed Odd
Fellow IN the colony. During
klis life in the colony he made a
number of friends both in the
city and county. where he filled
the position of,county surveyor
in the early days.
The Leader-enterprise and Fitzgerald press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1915-1915, 1915-11-17
RnWOod Honor Roll
1STGRADE.

y. -s-. Y : . -
1STGRADE.
Myrtle Swanson, David Melvin,
arrte Hendricks, Ray Curtis, Pat
pfons,-R Philips.
End. B GRADE.
Elmora Huling, John Cross, De-
bOrah Pipkin.
(MIss SHAFER, teacher)
2ND, A GRADE
Harvey Osborne, Mary Ennis, j.
F. Hart:
3RD. GRADE
Louise osbourne. Jewel Null,
Katie Pipkin. Walter Mcdowell, Az
mes Southan Marguerite Hitch, Ethel
Huling.
E# 4TH GRADE
Lois Curtis, Henry Ivemeyer, Essie
Mae Ennis.
(NIIss HULL1HEN, teacher)
5TH GRADE
j. N. Bowens, Gladys Stotsberg,
Nellie Evans, Minnie Nell Jay,
Rubye Dunn, Mabel Benzing.
9TH B GRADE
Frank Southan, Raymond Mat
thias, Lucille Ridge, Sara Lee Bow
{ les, Neva Jay, BERTHE Evans, Edible
Ennis.
~ (MIss MCCALL, teacher,)
9TH A GRADE
Fife Sword, Tomilee Sword, Clara
I Wilson, Ethel Smith, Vara Swanson.
Katie Evans. Mamie Benzing, Bes-
sic Howell.
7TH GRADE
Leon Simons, Clark Ennis, Jack
McSwain, Charlie Ivemeyer, Maud
4 ,Simons.
(MR. GoBLE, teacher.
The Leader-enterprise and Fitzgerald press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1915-1915, 1915-11-17
Christmas. Seals
To Be Pushed

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 15.-Statewide
I R going rapidly foreward
~ 2orgia in the dietribuGr
! ton of the Red Cross Christmas
seals for the Anti tuberculosis work.
and the actual sale will begin next
week, on Thanksgiving day, Thurs
day. November Is.
The distribution of these seals is
under the direction Of the W. G.
Raoul Foundation of, Atlanta, Of
which James P, Faulkner is eXecu-
secretary.
Mr. Faulkner says that it is to far
III Norway that the credit is due
Cor originating the Christmas seal
ka as a means of raising Emoney
aanti tuberculosis work.
Nm 1906" says Mr.. Faulkner,
6ob Riis had his interest aroused
sgthe receipt of a Christm as tuber-
losis stamp on a letter received
From Norway. 1t was the first ever
seen in this country. He published
an article about this queer-looking
stamp in the Outlook, and suggested
some possible uses for it in this
, country. Miss Emily P. Bissell, of
the Delware Red Cross, prepared a
stamp for her work, and was so i'm.
pressed with her success that she
persuaded the American Red Cross
to take it up They have made it a
nationwide success, and last year
raised over $5OO,OOO. by this means,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-16
International Intrigue Carries
Plot of 1.-THE Clue'' at Colonial

Blanche Sweet has the leading
role I'm 1.-THE Clue" clever de-
tective drama at the Colonial the
ater Sunday.
A political-d detective drama in
which the spies of hostile govern
ments and clever secret service
men cross swords and wits, is
1.-THE Clue" with beautiful
Blanche Sweet, which will open
at the Colonial Sunday.
Miss Sweet has the role Of
Christine Lesley, to whom Count
Boris Ruloff, a Russian adven-
turer, is paying court while visit
ing America on his way to Lon
don, where he is to turn over TO
the German government, a man
of the japanese coast defenses
that he and his brother, Alexis,
have obtained in the Orient.
Alexis, at the same time is trying
to win the hand and fortune of
the wealthy Eva Bertram, whose
brother, Guy, is the rival of Boric
in the affection of Christine.
Guys valet, Nogi, is an agent of
the Japanese government, and
having discovered that Alexis has
the map is seeking to regain pos
session of it.
On the very night Boris is
planning to leave for London, ais
brother Alexis, is murdered in the
sunken garden of the Bertram
estate. Eye offers a reward of
$4,000 for the capture of the
murderer. The only clue appears
to be the Russian coin, which
Boris gave to Christine and which
In turn Christine had given to
Guy. 1t then develops that Guy
believes he killed Alexis, though
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-16

no cheap productions for Miss An
nette!
When Miss Kellerman signed a
contract to act for one of the
large movie producers( 1t was
stipulated that she be allowed tie
privilege of working out her own
themes-SO
She took company of nearly
two hundred people to Jamica,
British West Indies, and in Mon-
tego bay had an underwater city
built. Tremendous glass cages
were used and the "set" covered
several acres ebfore 1t was finish
ed. Sea weed of fantastic shape
was used, and members of the
finny-tribe unconsciously became
movie actors to carry out Miss
Kellerman's idea.
| Then to make her film more
realistic, the little lady decided t.
take the company to Robinson
Crusoe island and to Yucutan
"the land of mystery" The own
ers of the company held up thei'
hands in horror at the thought o
the expense, but Miss KellermaI
was obdurate.
Il The company went.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-16
CHAPLIN GH!Ptn AGAIN AGAIN
AT melbourne

Charlie Chaplin, king of funny
men, heads an alI-star program
for three days at the Melbourne
beginning tomorrow.
By the Sea" is the title of this
spectacular screamer and Chaplin
with his many new stunts makes
il one laugh from title to tail
piece.
A thrilling three part drama OF
love and sacrifice and a famous
cartoon comedy will close a we'll
balanced program.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-16

For logical and consistent COM
edy of wholesome quality THE
Galloper," which will be seen at
the Liberty today for the LIST
time, simply gallops away from
anything of the kind seen in Ia
coma in many a long day.
Beginning tomorrow, dainty
Dorothy Bernard, supported by
Thurlow Bergen and a superla-
tive cast, will come to the Lib
erty for four days in THE Little
Gypsy" a drama of heart appeal.
This latest production from the
William Fox studios is an adapta-
ton from the play of the same
name by the great English word
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-16

For three days beginning to-
morrow, the Apollo will present.
Her Great Match" featuring
Gill Kune, the brilliant dramatic
actress.
Prince Adolph of Syravia meets
10 Sheldon, beautiful American
girl, and both speedily fall in
love. Mrs. Sheldon. JOS step
mother, is deeply In debt and
FORCES JOS signature to a nCte.
by means of which she obtains
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-16
PUYALLUP BUSES
CUT THEIR RATES

PUYALLUP, Oct. 16.-To meet
the cut in rates which the Puget
Sound Electric railway will put
into effect No. / drivers of bus
lines between Tacoma and Puyai-
lup have decided to slash their
fares to 20 cents round trip.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-16

the money from a Mr.. Bote to pay
her creditors, on condition that
10 marry the prince and have him
bestow the title upon Bote.
When 10 learns that she can
only become the morganatic wife
oft he prince, she spurns him,
whereupon Bote threatens to
send her father and mother ito
prison for the forged note. The
succeeding Developments provide
a thrilling story.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-16
ANOTHER FOX SUCCESS, THE
LITTLE GYPSY" AT LIBERTY

master, Walter Dare, and tells the
love story of girl of Romany
blood, but gentle breeding, for n
man whose being appeals to her
even to the sacrifice of her high
est hopes and ambitions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-16
PLANTING FEWER
FRUIT TREES NOW

OLYMPIA, Oct. 16.-The pro-
motor who used to plant boom
orchards in the state has had his
day. says Horticultural T. O..
Morrison. He notes a decrease
in the planting of fruit trees and
an increase in shrubs and orna-
mental trees.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-16

having no intention of doing So
and this is the complication which
is not explained until the very
conclusion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-16

Annette Kellerman, "the div
ing Venus" has decided to re-
main in the movies and to forsake
the vaudeville stage forever. But
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-07-23
|R||A'T||0|||RIU|N
IN Christianity is Proposed by
a Writer in a German Re
ligious Journal.

BERLIN. July q "A "morator-
fum in Christianity fsproposed by q
writer IN the ChrfstIiche Welt. one Of
the leading religious Journals Of Ger
many. The writer urges that In q
war of this character, where ruth
1essness Of an unparalleled type is
displayed and where the very rudf-
ments OF Christianity are ignored, It
would be wise. IL Christianity is to be
maintained, that 1t should not be
preached or taught during the COM
tinuance Of the war.
The writer. who states that he is
now serving at the front, says he is
convinced that war itself is an evil
dence that for the time-being Evil Is
uppermost. in the world. 1T is as
though one were obliged to lay aside
one's humanity and to re1inquish all
that distinguished a Christian man.
1t is mockery to ask men with blood
stained hearts to approach the table
OF the Lord. !"
The fighting In the trenches con-
tinues the article. is of such q char
acter that every feeling of religion
and every inclination to prayer
ceases. It is not Christian teaching
that man wants as he comes fresh
from the frightful hell Of the trench
es War Is q phenomenon which the
church should not be able to bless. It
is opposed to every essential of Chris
tianity and the sooner moratorium
for Christianity Is declared the bet
ter. There should be no more church
nonsense about the ennobling and
purifying effects Of war. For hun
dreds Of thousands OF men at the
front, men who once believed In the
faith. the moratorium is already IN
effect When they return from the
1900 o1reaS1 no f%1aFrnnf their ChFfA-