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Land of Promise. | (TO AND FROM.) By 1<ev C. O’N. Maktindalk. ARTICLE XXIII. TURKEV [Continued] |H |Syria: ’Artuz, of Kefr Hauwar, Beit Jenn, Mejdel esh-bhems, Along the Eastern and Southern Slopes of Mount Hermon, in the Saddle. On the afternoon of April 6th "the Grand Overland Tour through the Holy Land” on horseback was begun by our party of forty under the self-assumed title of "the Da mascus Rough Riders” (Manager Clark’s Side Trip Number Three A.) A few words further as to Da mascus before we leave it, how ever. Here may be found in re spect of Missions—the Society for Promoting Christianity among the Jews, haying one boys’ school, the British Syrian Mission, comprising five schools with 600 pupils, and a staff of 21 European and native workers, including four Bible wo men; the Irish Presbyterian Mis sion, having one boys’ and two girls’ schools; the Eidinburgh Medical Mission, Dr. Mackinnon; also the French Soeurs de la Charitc; the Jesuits; the Lazarists; the Franciscans. There are two leper hospitals, one in>the Chris tian quarter, and the other outside the city walls (to which we’ve al ready referred). The graves in the’Moslem ceme tery here are typical in form, and made of a light brown mortar, in shape like a sarcophagus with rounded top, and appearing stran gely from the fact that they are all above the ground. The East has its cities of the dead just as the West, As sin has entered into all, so has death come upon all who sin. But in the Occident one does not see what is a frequent sight in the Orient, a person with a bottle suspended under the eyes to catch the tears as they fall. Wherever a human being is there the tears come, for the sinner hath no end of sorrows. But thanks be to God through our Lord Jesus Christ, th«‘re’ll com - a time when the dead bodies shall be raised up and all tears be wiped away from the godly mourner. Wheresoe'er you turn in this region, right on the edge of the desert, the roads are alive with long lines of camels and mule trains, and everything well-nigh has an ancient look, except the tourists and their equipment. Speaking of camels, "This reminds me,” says the inimitable Mark Twain, "that we have been trying for some time to think what a camel looks like, and now we have made it out. When he is down on all his knees, flat on his breast to receive his load, he looks some thing like a goose swimming, and when he is upright he looks like an ostrich with an extra set of legs. Camels are not beautiful, and their Jong under lip gives them an exceedingly ’gallus’ ex pression. Excuse the slang—no other word will describe it. They have immense, flat, forked cush ions of feet, that make a track in the dust like k a pie with a slice cut out of it. They are not particular about their diet. They would eat a tombstone if they could bite it. A thistle grows about here which has needles on it that would pierce through leather, I think; if one touches you, you can find relief in nothing but profanity (:). The camels eat these. They show by their actions that they enjoy them. I suppose it would be a real treat to a camel to have a keg of nails for supper(?) * * * Here you feel all the time just as if you were liv ing about the year 1200 before Christ—or back to the patriarchs —or forward to the New Era. The sceneiy of the Bible i3 about you—the customs of the patriarchs are around you—the same people, in the same flowing robes, and in sandals, cross your path—the same long trains of stately camels go and come—the same impressive religious solemnity and silence rest upon the desert and the mountains that were upon them in the remote ages of antiquity; and behold,' intruding upon a scene like this, comes this fantastic mob of green-spectacled Yanks, with their flapping elbows and bobbing umbrellas!” Under bright, yet somewhat hazy skies, which tact was much in our interest for the first day’s travel under the Syrian sun, our variegated cavalcade rode out from Damascus on a slight trot, which was kept up most of the time thereafter save for occasional spurts on the part of ambitious riders. First we travel along by the banks of the Barada, then across its course, on toward the western horizon where towered the snow crowned summit of Her mon in its soft whiteness, with mountains to our left on the south, while on the north were extensive light‘brown hills, and scant green herbage on which goats graze, and well-cultivated .fields. Here and there we pass a shepherd or goat herd and his fk>ck some times standing still, at other times lead ing them, men and women passing to and fro on little donkeys or on horseback, among them Bedouins with rifle and shotgun attachments, for whom our dragoman [Shukrey Hishmeh] had an eye in placing a trusty man at the head and at the end of our column—lor on this trip we seldom travel in groups of more than two. generally one right behind another according to the speed of-one’s horse. About two and a half hours after midday,when we began to feel the heat of travel, we came to ’Artuz jpronounced Artoots|, with its typical stone and mud and grass covered square huts, for they are little else. Here tradition says Paul, as he was end- Judaea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of These fleas have other fleas And so ad-infinitem." Besides our forty pilgrims and we their repentance. Truly a light j£ n g]i s h director, we had two greater than the light of the mun-. dragomen, two cooks, two waiters, dane sun, bright as it is in Syria, ^ muleteers under a chief, 53 must have shone into the depths h orseSi ^g mu ] es 20 donkeys ;mak- of his soul that memorable day,' even the light of the Sun of |inginali89 persons and 122 ani mals, under the guidance and Righteousness, The Light of the, guardianship of M r. Hillier and World, even the revelation of even God’s Son our Saviour. May every reader of these lines experi ence the same inshining from above which carries healing on its wings to the soul! Resting at 'Artuz but for a lit tle, we remounted our horses and pushed on toward the Mount which for a time was o’ershadowed with cloud, and later revealed in the background glory of the setting sun; the words of the Psalmist [Psa. 121:1-2] coming home with a new force to me: "I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains; from whence shall my help come? Shukrey. And at each camp-stop the natives were paid to furnish “protection," which is but another way of expressing "blackmail” in the land, and the "watch” has in its turn to be "watched,” though in the long run saving travellers no little inconvenience and real trouble. And how we did sleep that night after our day’s toil! Altering some lines slightly to suit our purpose, we may say— “Our night was not filled with music, But the cares, that infest the day, My help cometh from Jehovah, ^ 0it ^ their tents like the Arabs, who made heaven and earth.” On our way we rode by the side of and across the Sarbar River [a branch of modern ’Awaj, and anci ent Pharpar], making the land fresh wherever it flowed. We would call it more of a creek than a river at this time of the year. This region is well-cultivated and fruitful, with rich wheat and bar ley fields, but without any trees. The ground o’er which we travel seems of the character of “earthy rocks” rather than "rocky ground,” Christ’s parable of the sower and the different kinds of ground on which the seed fell being illuminat ed wonderfully by a view of th is condition. About nightfall, when we were beginning to feel quite tired of our first day’s jaunt, we came in sight of the River ’Arny skirting a green hill, and all about the hills and fields were clothed in green velvet, And as silently steel away! Imagine how sore one would feel from the comparatively new ex perience of 25 miles in the saddle one afternoon! We slept with re newed confidence in our Lord and Saviour’s might and care. Kefr Hauwar is a large village populated by Druses and Moslems, and has about it on the southeast corner and west side an ancient monumental base and a small ruined temple of Roman times. Awaked by "the donkey-bell band” we arose at 5 a. m. next day, at once breakfasted and again took up our march, spending most of the day travelling on the lower southeastern and southern side of giant Mount Hermon, from which cool breezes blew. It was fine rid ing, all of the party moving for ward in good order. The writer was one of those fortunate enough to secure a real good horse and to with flocks of goats grazing, and ; keep near the head of the column, plenty of shady trees in trim rows; Kefr Hauwar is not far from the and here at Kefr Hauwar ["Village head-waters of the ’Awaj River. There are but few trees on these ridges or plains, and where they are found, they are mostly olives, and planted for commercial value thereof. We pass near Beit Jenn “[the Garden-house,” or "House of Paradise”], a village clinging to a cliff’s sides, with numerous tombs bearing witness to the an- the site, yet whose of Poplars”) our camp was pitched. Oh, how glad we were! And such a delightful camp, too! I will lift a tent-door flap; ah, it is already open. Look in, and hear a com rade tell what you see there in one of fifteen good-sized army tents ready for the American pilgrims: "Great rainbow-colored characters ing his long journey from Jerusa-• in Moorish or Arabic figures, fan- j tiquity of lem with an eye to the persecution tastic and weird, make a lurid wall identity with the past is not ascer- paper design different from any-, tained, the stream .Jennani flowing thing seen at home. But it is a down the glen oi white limestone, cozy effect, and it is not wall-pi- ]jy the ruins ol some old town per, hut substantial, heavy cotton, across another ridge, and travers- as I journeyed to Damascus with 1 backed by the stout canvas of the ,j n g a ] 0 £ty plain just beginning to of the followers of Jesus, and as he “drew nigh to Damascus,” had the vision that led to his conver sion: Acts 26:12-20. "Whereupon, the authority and commission of the chief priests, at midday, I saw on the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them that journeyed with me. And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying unto me in the Hebrew language, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou Me? It is hard for thee to kick against the goad. And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. But arise, and stand upon thy feet; for to this end have I appeared unto thee, to appoint thee a minister and a witness both of the things wherein thou hast seen Me, and of the things wherein 1 will appear unto thee, delivering thee from the people [the Jews], and from the Gentiles, unto whom I send thee, to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive remis sion of sins and an inheritance among them that are sanctified by outer tent. Two or three cot-beds : be carpeted with flowers and called of metal frame, a table holding tin Merj Hadhr [from a Druse village wash-basins and pitchers, and the grassy floor covered by Oriental rugs, complete the furnishing of Legal Advertisements. DISMISSION. GEORGIA—Coweta County. Mrs. Alice V. Sewell, Unardian Essie P. and Alvan Freeman Sewell, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said County tor Letters of Dismission, all persons concerned are re quired to show cause In said Court by the first Monday in February next, if any they can, why said application should not be granted. This Jan. 2, 1906. L. A. PERDUE, Prs. fee *8. Ordinary. DISMISSION. Georgia, Coweta County. V. A. Ham, Guardian of Emmie Cleone Ham and Mary Lucile Ham, minors, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said County for letters of dismission from his said trust, all persons concerned are required to Bhow cause In said Court by the first Monday In February next, if any they can, why said ap plication should not be granted. This Jan. 2,1904. L. A. Perdue, Prs. fee Ordinary. LEAVE TO SELL. Georgia, Coweta County. Mrs.Rosa E. Lester, administratrix of Estate of L. L. Lester, deceased, having applied to the Court- of Ordinary of said county tor leave to sell the lands of said deceased, all persons con cerned are required to Rhow cause in said court by the first Monday in Februarynoxt, if any they can, why said application should not b*- grantod. This Jan. 2, 1905. Prs. fee 18. L. A. Perdue, Ordinary NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. LIBEL FOR DIVORCE. Etta O. Bingham Coweta Superior Court, March Term, Jake R. Bingham ) 1908. To Jake R. Bingham, the defendant in the above stated case: Yon are hereby commanded to be and ap pear Bt the next term of said Superior Court, to be held in and for said County of Coweta, on the first ;Monday in March, 1906, then and there to answer the plaintiff In a libel for total divorce, as in default of Nuch appearance the Court Will proceed thereon as to justice may appertain. Witness the Honorable R. W. Freeman. Judge of said Court, this Dec, 81, 1904. L. TURNER, Clerk. LIBEL FOR DIVORCE. Patizoe Hunter Drake ) In Coweta Superior vs / Court, March Charles S. Drake ) Term, 1906. To Charles S. Drake, the defendant in the above stated case: You are hereby commanded to be and ap pear at the next term of said Superior Court, to be held in and for said County of Coweta, on the first Monday in March, 1906, then and there to answer the plaintiff in a libel for total divorce, as in default of suoh appearance the Court will proceed thereon as to justice may appertain. Witness the Honorable R. W. Freeman, Judge of Bald Court, this Dec. 31. 1904. L. TURNER. Clerk. COMPLAINT FOR LAND, Mrs. Mary Floyd Court. Sept. 1906. Super _ Term William B.Swearinger To William B. Swraringer, defendant in the above stated caseYou are hereby command ed to be and appear at the next term of the said Superior Court, to be held in and for said County, on the first Monday in March, 1906. then and there to answer the plaintiff's com plaint. In default the Court will pro ceed thereon as to justice may appertain. Witness the Hon. R. W. Freeman, Judge of said Court, this 4th day of Jan^l908^ ^ ^ DISMISSION. Georgia. Coweta County. Lilia H. Bridges, administratrix of estate of K. W. Bridges, deceased, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said Countv for letters of dismission from her said trust, all persons con- eerned are required to show cause in said Court by the first Monday in February next, it any they can, why said application should not be granted. This ,1bu. 11th, 1906. L. A. Perdue, Ordinary. DISMISSION. Georgia. Coweta County. Mrs. Surah A. Grimes, administratrix of estute of Fred Grimes, deceased, having ap plied to the Court of Ordinary of said Coiinty for letters of dismission from her said trust, all persons concerned are required to Hhow cause in said Court by the first Monday in Feb ruary next, if any they can, why said applies, tion should not be granted. This Jan. 6th,UK)-''. L. A Perdue, Ordinary. CITATION. Georgia, Coweta County. The estate of E, C. Rucker, late of said Conn tv, deceased being unrepresented und not likely to he represented: all persons concerned are required to show cause In the Court of Ordinary of said County, on the first Monday in Feb., 1906, next, wi.y such administration should not be vested in the County Adminis trator. This Jan. 9th, lftoo. L. A. Perdue, Ordinary. APPLICATION TO this luxurious tent-home.” Each tent has its number; and our din- Hermon, and stop near Mejdel esh-Sheras [ "Watch-tower of the ing-tent is about the size of four! Sun”], a Druse village, on a of the others put together. threshing-floor, level ground of FOR AMENDMENT CHARTER. GEORGIA—Coweta County. To the Honorable Secretary of State of Ga,: The petit ion of The Coweta Bank respect - fully shows, ... 1. That it is a corporation duly incorpor- ness is at Newnan, Georgia. 2. That the character of the business of said corporation is that of general banking business. 3. That the original charter was granted by the Legislature of the State of Georgia and approved on October 24, 1887. on its east border], we cross a suc cession of high ridges striking off .. . , c ., . ' ated by the Legislature of the State of Ueor- from the central chain of Mount ! gia, that its principal office and place of busi- That night at dinner we had an SO me acreage, where we rest for up-to-date menu served and printed together with the list of our party and a musical program on the fa miliar and gaily colored "Nord- deutscher Lloyd, Bremen,” cards. The menu was rather amazing, with such dishes as "Potage a la Balbec,*’ "Filet de Ram de Jeri cho,” “Artichokes de Jerusalem,” “Langues de Phau de Salomon,” "Oranges de Jaffa,” "Fruits de Mer Morte,” and "Eau de Jordan, while the "Musik-Program” an nounced i. Welcome Little Stranger, March. Shurkrey Hish meh. 2. Palestine, My Happy Home. George Jalloup. 3. Cho rus de la Homah, Full Band. 4. Schottische de Jackal, Mustapha JVCU UU UVWIKI That said charter has never been amend, ed. 5. That it desires to amend its charter, and its stockholders and directors have taken proper action directing that this he done. 6. That the amendments desired are as follows: (aI That the name of this corporation be changed from The Coweta Bank to that of "Farmers and Traders Bank.” (b) That the said corporation bemoved from Newnan. Ga., to the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga., w.hich shall be the principal office of the corporat on and residence of a majority of its Board of Directors. 7. That attached hereto marked "Exhibit A" iB a certified copy of the proceedings of its stockholders authorising the amendments de sired. 8. That attached hereto marked "Exhibit B” is a certified copy of the proceedings of its would-be or would-not-be buyer, 1 *£f t d s d r ££T torH authorizin « the “™ nd - p „„ >• „i • .r , ... j 9- That, as so amended, all of their rights. 3-S they lie about in restful attl- powers and privileges granted by its charter ■ ■. . . be ratified and confirmed, and stand and re- 1 main in full force. 10. Petitioners pray that this application be filed and recorded in the office of the Honor able Seen tary of State as provided by law. Respectfully submitted, The Coweta Bank, By W. D. MANLEY, President. the noon hour’s luncheon [from about 12 M. to 2 P. M.] The vil lage is on the hillside, little light brown and square huts terrace on terrace. All about the edge of Qur stopping-place the natives gather, the children and youths offering trinkets and coins and daggers and other things to the faith in Me. Wherefore I was not Jackal. And to the menu was ap- disobedient unto the heavenly vis- pended this significant reminder LIBEL FOR DIVORCE. Florence F. Simpson ) ion; but declared both to them of Damascus first, und at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of 01 Oriental travel: !• ‘Great fleas have lesser fleas I Upon their backs to bite 'em; tudes under umbrellas or in the sun on blankets. Mejdel is direct ly at the southern base of Mount Hermon, a notable region indeed. "Hermon [meaning ‘the Lofty Peak’] has three summits, the highest of which IS on the north, Lnscombe Simpson the second 400 yards to the south of this, and the third and lowest i about one quarter of a mile west of the scond. Some interesting ruins are to be found on the sec-1 tContinued ou 7th Page.) f Libel for Divorce. In Coweta Superior l Court. Sept, term, 1904 To Lnscombe Simpson, in the above stated case: You are hereby commanded to be and appear at the next term of suid Superior Court, to be held in and for the county of Coweta, on the fir-t Monday in March. 1908, then and there to answer the plaintiff’s libel for total divorce, a> indefault of such appearance the court will proceed therein a-- to justice may appertain. Witness the Honorable It. W. Freeman. Judvt- ot s-:d Court, tiii- Dec. 7, 1904. S.L. PAVER, Clerk.