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Tho city has done nothing for these '
peopl eexcept to put tho jail there.
The community is so lawless that ,
practically the whole coal supply of
the negroes is pilfered from a nearby (
coal yard. One man gave as his rea- (
son for not attending church that the (
last time he went half of his chickens
were stolen, and he couldn't afford to
lose the other half. A woman was
found there who had $4 00 worth of
cocaine. A person may commit almost
any crime and have no fear of being
caught up with. The Sunday-school
was almost broken up one afternoon .
when a woman rushed into the buildWANTED.
Competent housekeeper for family of
three adults (ladies). Address
Richmond, Va.
Mrs. A., 2123 Park Ave.,
WHY MEAT KEEPS CHILDREN
AWAKE.
Almost every one is familiar with
the fact that infants and very young
children should not be allowed fresh
meat for supper. We have all noted
that it disturbs their sleep, but few
of us, probably, have stopped to inquire
the physiological reason.
According to scientific authorities.
the explanation lies in the 'act that .
fresh meats contain a stimulating or ,
refreshing substance known as xan- .
thin (pronounced zan-thin), which is j
the refreshing principle nf tea and the
meat extracts that we sometimes use
to relieve fatigue. The bodies of young
children and of all young animals also
contain a large proportion of this xanthin
and when more is added in the
form of meat for supper the rest of the ^
child is disturbed and dreams come to
break the restfulness of sleep. The
bodies of older children and of adults
also contain more or less xanthin, but
as age advances the quantity grows
smaller and in old age there is little s
xanthin left. This interesting infor- *
mation in regard to xanthin also ex- 1
plains the characteristic vivacity, alert- '
ness and energy of childhood and the
soberness or moroseness of old age. '
Metaphorically speaking, xanthin is 1
thp firp nf vontVi nnH nc uro crnw nMnr
we gradually lose our vivacity with '
our xanthin.
This leads to another explanation,
viz: why infants and very young children
should not be allowed coffee, tea
and Cocoa-Cola, for these beverages <
contain a form of xanthin known as
caffein, which refreshes the tired
nerves and muscles and, therefore,
keeps the child awake. Like meat,
they are good for adults and are the
most efficient and wholesome means
of refreshing mind and body, but like
meat they disturb the rest of children,
for the body of the child already possesses
a sufficient supply of xanthin.
This, in turn, leads to still another
explanation, for we can now understand
why beef tea, coffee, tea and
Coca-Cola have the same effect in the
relief of fatigue, though they differ
so widely in flavor and appearance.
We can understand why the human
race has come to depend upon these
refreshing beverages as the most
wholesome and effficient means of
combating the injurious effects of physical
and mental fatigue.
Desiring that the public shall fully
understand the composition and character
of their product, The Coca-Cola
Company has issued a booklet containing
the expert opinions of the
world's leading scientists, explaining j
the wholesomeness and refreshing
qualities of this popular temperance
drink.
A copy may be had by addressing
The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, Ga.
THE PRESBYTERIi
lug at full speed, pursued by a man
with a drawn knife in his hand. Every
one, the polico and merchants especially,
testify to the great amount of
Rood done by Mr. Grey and his workers.
There is the regular Sunday
scuooi every Sunday afternoon when
the children are taught the Bible and
Catechism, and the building is open
eften during the week for the Boys'
Club and the sewing classes.
One of the special features of the
work is the visiting done by the teachers.
In this way they have built up
the school as would have been impossible
otherwise. All the friends of
the work?and it has many, though it
needs more?are wishing for a bigger
building and a better equipment; but
the work has grown so fast that its
needs are too great to be met immedi
ately. A plan is on foot now, under
the direction of Mr. Rlioads (Miller &
Rlioads) for a large, well-equipped
two-story building.
The Home Mission Conference was
held last week under the direction of
Dr. S. L. Morris. In a stirring address
the first night of the Conference ho
tried to impress upon the people the
greatness of the need, and then the
,1 vuiueoo v?i iuc nuiR WU1CU rausi De
undertaken.
On August 6th the Home Missionary
Conference heard the Rev. Emery
(Vasliburn?a volunteer for the home
Held?on the work for the immigrant.
Mr. Washburn's special work is with
:he Italians in Alabama. The tide of
mmigration has just recently turned to
lie Southern States, but now wc have
nany of these foreigners, seekers for
he freedom of our democracy. But
:here are factors in their make-up
vhich endanger our freedom as well
I q thoiro ? u
.w ?. a uvoo xiauaiia arc UUSU"
utely under the domination of the
iriests. who try to keep them in ignorance
and sin that they may better
wield the lash over them.
Mr. Washburn told the following
story to illustrate their subjection to
the priest. Before an important election
the Democrats went to a . great
leal of trouble to have some of these
Italians naturalized; the Republicans
heard of this, and sent out a man
dressed as a Romish priest who told
them if they voted the Republican
icket. they would go to heaven; if they
voted the Democratic ticket, they
would go to hell. Not a single Democratic
vote was cast.
They are collecting in masses in the
cities where they perpetuate their own
ideas, their old superstitions, and
where it is hard to reach them with
American ideas, and hardest of all to
reach them with the gospel. These
people are being felt in the nation's
life now, and if, as many say, they will
come to our snores in increasing numbers
after the war, what are we to do
to protect our national ideals? Are
we going to give them the greater
freedom of the bondage of Christ of
which they have heard so little? Shall
they return to their land, as many do
each year, not having found Christ in
America?
Rev. George W. Crabtree, evangelist
to the prisoners, who has been himself
a prisoner, gave the second talk.
Mr. Crabtree is giving his life to this
great work for the 20,000 prisoners in
the South for whom so little is being
done. After he had been working a
short time he decided that he could not
continue in the work, knowinir th?
awful conditions existing In our prisons,
where the people are herded and
chained like cattle, without protesting
md working for reform. So he went to
the Committee and asked if they would
support him in this effort for prison
reform. After a long debate they decided
to give him their support, and
now he is doing everything possible
L N OF THE SOUTH.
to light conditious which aro a disgrace
to any Christian nation.
Crime costs the United States of
America six hundred million dollars
yearly. Think what that sum could
accomplish toward building up the nall'nn
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-. . <iuu I.1IO JUI19 anu jien llCUllUriCS
are propagating gardens of crime. Little
boys are put with hardened criminals
and learn all that is evil from
them, and when they are turned out
again it may well ho said that "tho
second state of this man is worse than
the first."
Mr. Crabtreo has been traveling in
a small wagon, in which ho slept,
cooked, carried his typewriter, and carried
on all his business. He tells tho
prisoners first of all that tho Church
cares for them, that God loves them,
and their response is quick, and their
requests for prayer frequont.
The Camp Fire Girls, under Miss'
T ,ail ra Hrirl com n n rn 1 K
? uio uuillfS SUUlI WUIR
of thirty-five camped out on Brushy
and having a splendid time. A party
one night, and had a most memorablo
ceremonial meeting.
RECEIITS FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
AND MINISTERIAL RELIEF.
Rev. Henry H. Sweets, Secretary.
From April 1st to July 31st of this
year we received from all sources for
Christian Education and Ministerial
Relief, $22,301.55. This is a decrease
of $3,605.34 from the amount received
during the corresponding period
last year.
We earnestly urge that more liberal
contributions be forwarded at
once to the treasurer, Mr. John Stites,
Fifth and Market Streets, Louisville,
Ky.
Christ paints the character of a
Christian, as one who shall not seek
what concerns this world as if his
kingdom consisted in it; but that he
should make use of the present world
only as a guest, who i\ill soon resume
his journey.?Dr. Martin Luther.
It is not hypocrisy to pass by the
evils one sees in one's fellow man, to
speak of the one good thing that may
be seen. If there be one real, honest
good thing it will not hurt to allow
it to come to the fore, even though
there be a whole procession of evils
behind.?Exchange.
CLUSTER SPRIT
Cluster Sp
A Select'School for^Young Men. S
Officp. of 1
University
Mr. Hampden Wilson, Principal,
Cluster Springs Academy,
Cluster Springs, Va.
My Dear Mr. Wilson:?
Permit me to congratulate you on tl
last session by James Duff, one of your stuc
of the three terms of his mathematics; an<
other subjects. His general average for t
94.4 per cent. These grades would be i
preparatory school.
Mr. J. O. Edwards, also one of your
enterod the University four years ago, ai
way. However, the sum total of his work
in obtaining both the B. A. and M. A. degr
work in the Summer School.
I need hardly say t hat we hope that y
to send us in future sessions from your very i
With best wishes, I am,
Individual instruction. A m
paralleled health record. Fine m
catalog.
HAMPDEN W
W. 0. RYBUR
[August 11, 1915
iffllarrtages
Hunter-Kirk: At tho Mallard Creek
Manse, May 25, 1915, by the Rev.
John E. Wool, Mr. Brico M. Hunter
and Miss Nell D. Kirk; both of Mecklenburg
county, N. C.
3D e a t i) si
Alexander: Mrs. Caroline Alexander,
widow of the late Nathaniel S.
Alexander, died at her home, near
Charlotte, N. C., Tuesday, July 20,
1915, in the ninetieth year of her age.
She was life-long member of Mallard
Creek church.
Ferguson: Mrs. Isadore Ferguson
was born in Penola county, Miss., September
4, 1915, and died at Womble,
Ark., July 26, 1915. She was the wifo
of C. G. Ferguson, an elder of the
Presbyterian church, and was herself a
woman of remarkable piety, which was
deepened by five years of invalidism.
Her husband and seven children mourn
her loss.
Gillis: On July D, 1915, Mrs. Catherine
Ann Gillis, a member of GaJatia
church and of one of the prominent
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^GS ACADEMY
rings, Va.
stands on its ability to get Results.
the Dean.
y of Virginia, July 29, 1915.
;e admirable record made in this college
lents. Me made the grade of 100. on each
1 did not fall below .89 on any one of his
he year for the twelve examinations was
nost creditable for a student from any
old students, was handicapped when he
id was somewhat slow in getting under
: here is very gratifying, as he succeeded
ee8 in four sessions, with the help of some
ou will have a number of fine young men
excellent school.
Very truly yours,
J. M. PAGE^
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ILSON, Principal.
N, M. A., Associate Principal.
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