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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-26
SLAYER OF PHYSICIAN SAYS,
He MRoNGED HER
SAYS

Macon, Ga, Aug. 20, = Southern
chivaIry and "unwritten law" are re-
lied upon by Mrs. H. C. Adams to
free her of charge of numbering
Capt. Edgar J. Spratling, one of the
most prominent physicians in Allan
ia, whom she shot and killed at the
state mobilization camp here.
"He was my family physician and
he took advantage Of me-" said Mrs.
Adams in Jail today.
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ia, whom she shot and killed at the
state mobilization camp here.
"He was my family physician and
he took advantage Of me-" said Mrs.
Adams in Jail today.
-O-O-
ALLIES OFFENSIVE FAILURE,
SAYS GEN. Won KLUcK
Strausberg, Germany, Aug. 26.-In
eight weeks of tremendous effort
with lavish expenditure of human
flesh and blood and ammunition, the
allies not only have failed to break
the German line on the SOmme, but
have not even badly bent it, says Gen.
Alexander Won Kuck.
"They have gained a few kilome-
tiers at terrible losses" said Won
Kluck. THE English have accom-
pIshed practically nothing They
have only exposed themselves to our
counter attacks, which will certainly
come"
London.-British air forces bonn
barded German airship sheds at Ma
muir, Belgium. Impossible to OBJ
serve amount of damage done. One
British machine failed to return.
PetFograd. - Russians have re-
sumed advance in region of Stanis-(
lau after weeks lul in fighting, cap
turing. village of Cuta and reaching
sources of Bistritza and Bistritza-
nadvorna rivers.
London.--Armed British boarding
steamer Duke of Albany sunk in the
North sea by submarine; "a lost.
Paris.-Strong German reoonnois- 4.
.sance south Of Hill 121 dispersed by
French.
-O-O-
Spring Lake, N. Js-Mrs. VIM. G.
McAdoo, wife of sec'y Of treasury,
suffering from attack of scarlet
fever, not typhoid, as at first
thought
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TELEGRAPH -BRIEFS

Peoria, IIl,-Archbishop John Lam
caster Spaulding. one of leading pre-
Iates of Catholic church, dead here
at age of 76, following illness Of
years. Burial here Tuesday.
New York. - Life of Elias Jazra,
under sentence Of execution for
murder, may be saved by confession
of Nebeah Ghatas, Syrian woman,
that is was she who killed RATA
Kayat.
Seymour, Ind. - Robber shot and
slightly wounded Miss Mera Hun
sucker, asst cashier Medora State
bank, who refused to pass over
$4,000 she had. Escaped.
Archaeological letter of Geo,
Washington to Catholics of the
country stolen from vault under
sanctuary of Baltimore cathedral.
Ossining, N. Y.-"Giggles" GugIi-
elmo, "trusty," Sing Sing wanted to
go to New York to visit dying father.
Request denied and Guglielmo asked
to be locked Up in cell, so he couldn't
run away.
Springfield, ILL., James Lane, S,
playing soldier with % rife, killed
his mother, Mrs. Jessie Lane.
A RETREAT FOR
STRATE6EUc REASONS
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
lime TO Plan aud De

The time is oppor,uue for Us pco'
pie TO g. out Of the rut aud onto
the high road of prosperity.
ltls al righ, to say that this
thing and that thing ought to be
done, but the only action productive
OF result, lie to get busy aud in a..
Much talk aud lnlle do ALL never
get US anywhere.
We Of this town ought to be
making plans right now for next
year. We ought to be deylsIng
ways and means right now Tor in.
oreasiHg the output aud expanding
the business Of this town and thus
agricultural community, IN order
that We may take full advantage Of
the good times that are in store for
the country the coming year.
II we do these things right now,
ii we make a start and accomplish
something instead Of sitting back
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14

ana waiting for each other 20 make
move, ac val. be llglg DO gs
front rank OF the prosperous onc.
dmug the nigh tide of tac coming
months
Bn, II wo continue to look visa
and 7y nothing and do less We may
gather iu a lew o., the loose prua.o.
Tia. are plgj from the golden dos.
lar, a. they pace Us by ou raur
journeys to other peoples pockets.
Ibe dollar, themselves wall Hum
pastures green aud uea.
Now We don't want To he ,alis
lied with the pennies We van,
the dollar, themselves. and tar
only way wo can gr. those dollar.
Is lo get uut and hustle for them,
ard hustle a little harder aal move
httle faster than the other fellows.
Who wants dollars IN tins com
muuly! Nbo &. willing .o teach
out with both hands ina determined
effort TO bring them in with o rush:
VINO is willing to do his full
share IN an ofIert TO make 1916 the
banner year for this whole oommuu.
ig?
There are many ways, but no
man can think, plan and execute
them all. 1t needs the hearty co.
operation OF every uuzen-hig,
little, old, young, male and female
aud it needs that cooperation
right now. IL needs the brains Of
all Of these people to get Us on the
right track with full steam to 60
right ahead.
We suggest the holding of a
rousing big meeting Of all our cili
zens for the purpose Of talking over
plans for future execution.
We suggest that a number Of our
leading and progressive citizens call
that meeting over their own sigma
lures, aud that they invite every
body to come primed and loaded
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
roH EuEuuall-,t

As sgou as an attack OF Rheama
item begins apply sIoau's Linimen,
Don't waste time aad suffer uuneo.
essary agony a few drops Of
sloaas Linrment ON the affected
parts s&i you uaal Tho pain
goes az once.
A grateful sufferer write4-ul
was suffering for three weeks with
.Cbr,uio Rheumatism aud sun neck
although | tried many medicines,
they failed, aud / vas under the
care Of doctor. Fortunately J
heard Of Sloau's huimeut and after
using il three or four days am an
.asd we'll. am employed IA the
biggest department store "a 5. F.
where they emsloy from six to
eight hands, hundred aud they surely
will hear all about Sloau's Llni.
mcul II b. Smith. san FraEuiseo,
CaL-At all druggists.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
10 Bankruptcy

ln the District Court ofthe United states for
the Jone>horo Division of the Eastern Dis
trict OF Arkansas.
Ia the matter ot Ell Brooks, bankrupt.
To the creditors % Ell Brook. OF Rlrgcrs. In
the county of Randolph. division aud dis
trlrt aforesaid. bankrupt
Notice Is hereby given that ON Jan. 9th.
1914. the said III Brooks was duly adiudged a
bankrupt. and the lrst meeting Of his crcdi-
tors viii be held at my ofice In the City Of
Jonesbono In said district, o. the 18th day OF
January a. u. 1915, at two o'clock In the af-
tcrnoon. at which time the said creditors
may attend. prove their claims appoint a
trustee. examine the bankrupt. and transact
such other business as may properly come
before said meeting. +. j. Brown,
Referee In bankruptcy.
Ionesloro. Ark, Jan. 9Th. 1918. 81 a.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
RAD HABITS

Those who breakfast at eight
o'clock or later, lunch at twelve and
have dinuer at six are almost certain
to be troubled with indigestion.
They do not allow time for one meal
to digest before taking another.
Not less than FIVE hours should
elapse between meals. Ii you are
troubled with indigestion correct
your habits aud take ChamberlaIn's
Tablets, aud you may reasonably
hope for quick recovery. These
tablets strengthen the stomach and
enable il to perform its funtions
naturally. obtaInable everywhe re.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
UGH! ChLOMEL MAKES YOU SICK.
DON'T STAY BILIOUS, GONSTIPATED

Your druggist or lcaler sells you a
5O cent bottle Of noisou's Liver Ton,
under my personal guarantee that 10
viii clean your sluggish liver bcitfr usan
nasty ealomeli it Won't make you SICK
and you can eat anything ynu want
without being salyaicd, honr druggist
guarantees that each spoonful viii start
Your liver, clean YOUR bowels ana
straiphten you mp by morning or yuu
rrt your money back. Children gladly
take nolauua Liver Tone because Il ia
pleasant tasting and doesn't grips or
rrmp or make them sick.
] am selling millions of hottles Of
podson's Liver Tone 10 people who havu
found that this pleasant, vegetable, liver
medicine takes the place OF dangerous
calomel Ruy one bottle on my SOUND,
reliable guarantee AJAX your druggiAt
about me.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
father Of Al Children

Springfield, Mo- Jan. J. u.
Davis, % wears old, said TO be the
father OF a children, 8J OF whom
are living, was married today IN
Cabool, No to Mrs, NJ. Macon,
80. Dlyis previously had been
married three times. lie has been
M good health aud declared be WAS
getting lonesome. Twenty child
rem of Dayi, aud more than 100 oi
hs grandchildren attended the cere.
mouy today.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
now TO CURE COLDS

Avoid exposure and drafts. Eat
right. Take DR.. Kings New Dis.
oovery. It's prepared from Pine
Tar, healing balsams aud mild lax
atives. DIR. Kings New Discovery
kills and expels the cold germs,
sootbes the irritated throat and al,
lays Inflammation. 1t heals the
Mucous membrane. Search as you
will, you cannot find a better cough
and cold remeGy. It's use over As
years is a guarantee of satisfaction.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
To CURE cuLpRES's COLD

Keep child dry, olothe comfort.
able, avoid exposure aud give DR..
Bells Pine Tar Honey. 1t is plea
SAINT, soothing, antiseptio, raises
phlegm and reduces inflammation.
The first dose gives relief, continued
treatment with proper care will
avoid serious illness or long cold.
Don't delay treatment. Don't LEI
your child suffer. Get a bottle to.
day. Insist on DR.. Bells Pine. Tar
Honey. 25c at Druggists.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
2t,,i's l,,r Ts'," WIN cl.0 Y,.i
Sluggish Liner Better Than GaIlad
and Can not SslIah.

CNaWd makes sou sitt you lose q
day work Jalnmgl / quicksilver and
u AlNafrs3 glluUrl iuurf NHnr liver.
n You are hiliHusi irgl hF,. sluggish
and all knocked out ii your bowels are
H"Hs'iWltyi and yuur bend urHps ur
stomach is sour, uft take o. spoonful Of
harmless noisuns Liver Tone instead
on. using sickeHmr. saliyatiuF cilonel
unisunF Liver Tone Is real liver maii.
nn You'll know il next moruinH boz.
su.g you viii wake up feeling fine.
"Ur liver viii BE- rEiUg. yopr head.
r.r and Dizziness gone, your stomach
.'l lr Ewcci and bowels regular. Non
- ircl liae working You'll D. cheer.
80 iull OF energy, NigUr and ambition.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because II contains the
veil know. tonic pTog1rtiesofGUINTEE
and IRON. Ii acts ou the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
THE ''EDD-ESS CaAIN'
DANGER OF CATARRH
S. s.s.Ea Proper Safeguard.

'aih.TH H n ...Hn In ila chronic
lofm THE Hr H mIrd with bacteria
w'''' lH lH#"n into IHr mouth and nose
thFoush h. Ers.aar of brrath'nE When
inc N'.f .a m healthy condition no
harn results upt with our modern
pm, .h'.a af .ndoarl.rlug and srdan'ary
oe,N .ti"n.. Ihn mucous membranes arc
usNa'tf nHl able tu "tIrow-ou' th'N
harmful bacteria. ukius eatarrh "a
very common aH'mrut These germs
9IoeH ana WulHn. causing iutiamtua-
Ton the blood rHrhes 90 the metn-
ntn1la 20 N.Hf uI The hacllll Mh'h
h9o sh.noA lH iu a rigorous condition lsa
~ ,nslf Efforts ARE HJgtesala W
into ChtlrTh
4. 'at'llh u a chronic inflammation OF
lhe mucous mema Mucous Wfn-
et1he1 ere tho lining on Ull the lAtrt-
nal cavities OF IHr body. Get that
NAsls n'NltlrHI There ls the 'ruit'Ha
'nhih element OF danger
lhe nhiF way 90 frnut outaFFh ls ln
lul. ~ l,.a blood Tho .ar"ai way 70
nAfliS Tho blood IH 90 take 8. $. S'
Wflin na Tor special advice. swift Spu'
cih' s9a Atlanta, Georgia,
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14

with some Kind Of a suggestion To
cast ia,O tho hopper OF community
progress.
Then we can pick the wheat from
the chat and use it for seed with
which to gather ia mere wheat aud
better wheat.
Will our leading ctIzHu- CALI
such a meeting Tor some ume dur
Ing The holidays, when everybody
Is feeling good and Is willing TO
pass that feeling ON to other!
We ate waiting to hear the call.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
cnAMRERLArN's Cough REMEDY
MOST EFFEcTUAL

81 have taken great many bot
ties of Chamberlain's Cough remedy
and every time 1t has cured me. /
have found 1t most effectual for a
hacking cough and for colds. AZ.
ter taking it cough always disap-
pears" writes J. r. Moore, Lost
Valley, Ga. Obtainable every.
where.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
Miss RrlcharhI Married

Miss Eva Reiohardt OF Little
Rock, well known to many school
teachers over the state,aud who was
visitor in the Pocahoutas schools
only a few days ago, was married
first Of the week to a MIR. Massingill
Of lleber Springs.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
THE HABIT or TAKING COLD

With many people talking cold is
habit, but fortunately one that is
easily broken. Take a cold sponge
bath every morning when you first
get ont of bed not Ice cold, but a
temperature of about 90 degrees F.
Also sleep with your window up.
Do this and you will seldom take
cold. When you do take cold take
Chamberlain's Cough remedy and
get rid of 1t as quickly as possible,
Obtalnable everywhere.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
FOUND 4 SURE THING

/. B. Wixon, Farmers Mills, n.
Y, has used Chamderlain's Tablets
for years for disorders of the stom
ach and liver and says, "Chamber.
lain's Tablets are the best l have
ever used" Obtalnable everywher e.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
uyEN ur YOUR TORPID LIVER

"" '''" i"'ilh LIVER
To keep your liver active use Dr..
kirg's New Llfe Pills. They IN.
sure good digestion, relieve consti.
patton, and tone up the whole sys.
tem-keep your eye clear and your
skin fresh and healthy looking.
Only 25c at your Druggist.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
Whenever You Need General Tonic To Drive Out Malaria
And Build The

AND Build Up Inc System
Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking as the formula is
pricted on every label, showing it is
Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form
The &c drives out malaria, the
Iron builds up the system so cents
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14

Stray Heifer-Color red, two
year old past, marked crop, under
bit in right and underbit in left ear,
Natural muley. Will pay liberal
reward for information leading to
recovery. q, +. Perrin,
II 3tp. Attica, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14
lnvlgoratlng 70 the PaIe and slcIIy

The Old standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASrELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria enrishes the blood and builds upthe sys-
ten. a true touie. For adults and children. sos
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-01-14

For Sale-I have eight head Of
young horses and mares for sale.
Also a fine lot Of fruit trees OF all
inds at 3 cents each.
VIM. DeClerk,
lG tf. PocahOntas, Ark.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-03-09
NO THANK YOU GLIB TRYING
TO REGULATE DRINKING

SACRAMENTO, Cal, March p
''Wen, lets have one more little
drink before We go. is never heard
here nowadays The NO Thank
You" club, the largest in the city,
put that favorite expression of the
early spring drinkers in the dis
card. Every member of the club.
and some of the leading citizens be-
long to it, is pledged not to do any
treating. The club las no intention
of whaeking the saloon business.
But according to a report OF the or
.ganizaton committee. it does believe
that "the substitution of the non
treating system for the vicious treat
ling habit would automatically multi
|fy nearly all that is mischieVous
land therefore Legitimate, in the
liquor traffic and that 1t would tend
Ito eliminate the constant political
agitation of the prohibition ques-
Ition by correcting the main evil now
associated with that traffic"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-03-09
III BaCkACHY OF
KIDNEYS BOTHER
EAT Less Meat Also Take Glass OF
salts Before Eating
Breakfast.

Uric acid in meat excites the kid
news, they become overworked; get
sluggish. ache. and feel like Jumps
of lead The urine becomes cloudy;
the bladder is irritated. and you may
be obliged to seek relief two or
three times during the night When
the kidneys clog you must help them
flush off the body's urinous waste
or you'll be real sick person short
ly At first you feel a dull misery
in the kidney region, you suffer from
backache, sick headache. dizziness,
stomach gets sour, tongue coated and
YOU feel rheumatic twinges when
the weather is bad
Eat less meat. drink lots of wa
ter; also get from any pharmacist
four ounces OF Jad Salts, take la
blespoouful in glass of water be,
fore breakfast for a few days and
your kidneys will then act fine. This
famous salts is made from the acid
Of grapes and lemon juice, combined
with lithia, and has been used fol-
generations TO clean clogged kidney.
and stimulate them to normal ac
tivity, also to neutralize the acid:
| in urine, so it no longer is a source
OF irritation, thus ending bladder
weakness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, canno
inure; makes q delightful efferYes
cent lithia-water drink which every
one should take now and then Il
keep the kidntys clean and active
Druggists here say they sell lots o
lad salts to folks who believe il
overcoming kidney trouble while i
is only trouble (Adv.)
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-03-09

Mr. and Mrs. Wade.
Rev. and Mrs. Prestige spent Tues
day night with Mr. and Mrs. Har-
we'll of DiXon's Chapel.
Mr.. and Mrs \. V. Prestridge, al
so G. Z. Prestidge and family of
Lawton, Okla. are located at Ike.
Mrs. McAlester and Mrs. Ray
Borders of Boyce called at the NJ. w
Prestidge home Wednesday after
noon.
NJ. w Prestidge, Mr.. McAlistel
and Ray Borders went to Dallas Sat.
urday to order paper and paint TO,
1.-THE new church.
The Methodist quarterly confer
ence met here Saturday with a large
attendance, also Rev. Wagner fill
ed his regular appointment Sunday
The new Baptist church is almos
completed. The opening day will y
the fourth Sunday in March, tn
26th. All day services and Dime
on the ground Everybody is invit
ed to come.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-03-09

"Tiz' makes sore, burning, tired
feet fairly dance with delight. Away
so the aches and pains, the corns,
callouses, blisters, bunions and chill
blains.
"Tiz" draws out the acids and
poisons that puff up your feet. No
matter how hard you work, how
long YOU dance. how far you walk,
or how long you remain on your
feet. "Tiz" brings restful foot com
fort. "Tiz is magical, grand. won
derful FOR tired aching, swollen
smarting feet . All, how eomforta.
Bile. how happy YOU feel. Your feet
just tingle for JOY; shoes never hurt
or seem tight.
Get a IS cent box of "Tiz" now
from any druggist or department
store, End foot torture forever
wear smaller shoes, keep your fee
fresh, sweet and happy Just think
whole years foot comfort for onl!
25 cents.-(Adv.,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-03-09

mont neglect your cold conS -.
80 anv bronchial aiiec'ion, o.. ia
2, zee treatment Immediately, o aa"
, ,ilT', using the proper meuietn :,
:, =, con he checked from the very ,s ssal =
IA promptly cured. but il nesec'V ;f
go viii hang on all sprin .,,;
:, Toeg not dcvs.c9 into soihetn'n a7
II 10 ssrious. such as Pneumonia oi
Gansnmptior. True, there are nun
S elds YES thousands, of cough rem,
les = les on the market. WhlIe so nro
e ora GOOD. there are many wnlSh s arr
nl but are positively harmful, Ia
~ 10 The narcotics which they con'a Az
~ AMI why experiment with these a ,bo
IAN, ~ remedies purely on .ne
strength perhaps of some 'estln iaes
rsols or on the exaggerated Gains
- : ~, manufacturers, when Schiiimanh !, ;
Sow concentrated Expectoraht
soId nv Curlin's Drug stores Oh sur.
. nositiye guarantee to give peli .,o,.
tisfaction yes even more.Mone o,
lii he refunded by them II II Is hoi
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-03-09
ENGLAND'S NEWSPAPERS
FACE SHORTAGE ~ PAPER
By Wilbur ). Forrest,
United Press Staff Correspondent


LONDON. February %, by mail,
British newspapers are alarmed
about the impending shortage of pa
per on account of the governments
partial import prohibition Of wood
pulp. Practically every large daily
in England is engaged in a systo-
matte campaign of public education
against wasting paper At the same
time the public is being prepared
for smaller newspaper editions which
.are bound TO result
The British housewife is the chief
paper Waster OF the nation. the news
papers agree shop keepers come
next. occupants OF business house:
aud offices rank third. The house
wife is implored 10 use more "a;
aud less coal. thus saving the paper
ordinarily used 10 light tires; tC
write fewer letters and &c use botf
sides OF the paper; 10 insist wheg
shopping on having all articles pur
chased wrapped in one bundle an,
above an TO save old newspapers
The shop-keepers are requested no
i To wrap their sales at all unless tn
customer insists 10 refuse 10 wral
articles tia. are naturally dry am
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-03-09
an ~ yor TAKE A BATH
You GET SIX PoiNio

prr1 FFoxTAINE, Ohio. Mareh
at q boy or girl in the ruIai
scb,ols Of Logan county brushes ms
,eo,h takes a bath, retires before
and sleeps with the WIN
dows open. nine credit marks VIII
- GIVEN him or her at school, SIX
marks being fer the bath ana one
mark for each Of the other items
If the pupil cleans lamp car
r;es IN two scuttles Of coal dus's
the furniture. sweeps a ROOM MAKES
he'd washes the dishes, turns the
cream separator. gathers the eggs
makes a bird box or milk stool oth-
err credit marks thereby are gained
at school.
The plan is part Of the home
credit work system adopted IN tne
rural schools Of the county paseu
upon the plan originated in Cantor
MIA The county board Of educa-
ton expects the scheme to Fitdii10
the work of the school.
Cash prizes have been offered 70
the pupils in the rural schools ps
the county board for the best sam
pies of letter writing, manual tram
ing domestic science, seed corn test
ing. raising an acre of corn, etc.
The prizes will be awarded on May
II which is to be Educational
Day" and on which day there VIII
he a spelling contest with cash
prizes for all rural pupils in the
county.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-03-09

purim. a minor feast IN the jewish
calendar. falls this year on the lsth
dev on March The reading Of The
/ BOOK OF Esther from parchment
scroll on that day Constitutes the
principal feature in the synagog
eervice. The feast recalls the de
IHyerance OF the Jews of Persia
through the Intervention Of Queen
I Esther and her kiusman Mordecai
from threatened massacre planned
by Hannah. the kings vizler IN the
words Of the book % Esther it com
memoratcs "tne day wherein the
lows had rest from their enemies
and the month which was turned
unto them from sorrow 10 gladness
and from mourning unto a good
day" n was decreed that the day
bc observed in a joyous spirit that
finds expression In sending portions
10 one another and gifts 70 the poor.
esther chap .. verse 20).
The feast bears the name Of
purim. because 81 is recorded tina
Hannah. the arch enemy Of the Jews,
sought to fix the day OF their des-
lruetion By casting 'Purim" which.
according 10 a popular etymelogy
given IN the Book OF Esther. means
Lots" The feast Is more social in
character than religious II does
not require cessation from labor or
any special religious ceremony other
than the reading of the Book Of Es-
tier and the reciting OF a few special
prayers inspired by the event COM
momorated
In former times the celebrations
H. some pieces partook Of the nature
Of a carnival. At present the story
of the Book of Esther is not unfre-
auently presented in drametized
form. rte injunction to remember
the poor was and Is observed faith
fully. During the centuries of perse-
cution, the feast OF Purim was quite
popular, due. perhaps, 10 the fact
that the story of deliverance from
tie plottings Of the tyrants, which
the day recalled, brought hope OF a
similar deliverance from the evil de-
signs OF existing Hamans.