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itu In the years to come it will be more and more applied to Him. Faith In Him brings peace to the heart, aud His teachings, when applied, will bring peace between man and man. And If He can bring peace to each heart, and If His creed will bring peace throughout the earth, who will deny F'a right to be called "the Prince ot Peace?" Peace! Pi "ice! All Seek for Peace. All the world ls in search of peace; every heart that ever beat has Fought for peace, and many have be*n the methods employed to secure it. Some have thought to purchase lt with riches, and they have labored to se cure wealth, hoping to And peace when they were able to co where they pleased and buy what they liked. Of those who have endeavored to pur [hase peace with money, the large w mjorlty have failed to secure the "money. But what has been the ex perience of those who have been suc cessful in accumulating money? They all tell the same story, viz.: that they spent the first half of their lives try ing to get money from others, and the last half trying to keep others from getting their money, and that they found peace in neither half. Some have even reached the point where thy And difficulty In gettl.ig people to accept their money; and I know of no better Indication of the ethical awakening of this country than the increasing tendency to scrutinize the methods of money-making. A long step In advance will have been taken when religious, educational and char itable Institutions refuse to condone immoral methods in business, and leave the possessor of Ill-gotten gains to learn the loneliness of lifo when one prefers money to morals. Some have sought peace in social distinction, but whether they have been within the charmed circle, and /earful lest,they might fall out, or outside, and hopeful that they might ^?ei in, they have not found peace, y Some have thought, vain thought! Kto lind peace in political prominence; but whether office comes by birth, as in monarchies, or by election, as in republics, it does not bring peace. An ofllce is conspicuous only when few can occupy it. Only when few in a generation can hope to enjoy an honor, do we call lt a great honor. 1 am glad that our Heavenly Father did not make the peace of the human heart depend upon the accumulation of wealth, or upon the securing of social or political distinction, for in either case but few could have en joyed lt; but when ho made peace the reward of a conscience \old of offense toward God and man, He put lt within the reach of all. The poor can secure lt as easily as the rich, the social outcast as freely as the leader of society, and the humblest citizen equally with those who wield political power. Pence, Sweet Pcac. To those who have grown gray in the faith I need not speak of the peace to be found in the belief in an overruling Providence. Christ taught that our lives are precious in the sight of God, and poets have taken up the theme, and woven lt into immortal verse. No uninspired writer has expressed the idea more beauti fully than Willinn Cullen Bryant in the "Ode to a Waterfowl." After fol lowing the wanderings of the bird of passage as lt seeks first its northern and then its southern home, he con cludes: "Thou art gone; the abyss of heaven Hath swallowed up thy form, but on my heart Deeply hath sunk the lesson thou hast given, And shall not soon depart. "He who, from zone to zone, Cuides through the boundless sky thy certain flight, In the long way that I must tread alone, Will lead my steps aright." Christ promoted peace by giving us assurance that a line of communica tion can be established between tho Father above and tho child below. And who will measure the consola ?Ltlon that has been brought to trou ^bled hearts by the hours of prayer? The In Adel's Uncertainty. And immortality! Who will esti mate the peace which a belief in a| future life bas brought to the sorrow ing? You may talk to the young | about death ending all, foi' life is full and hope is strong, but preach not this doctrine to the mother who stands by the death-bed of her babe, or to one who ls within the shadow of a great affliction. When I was young man I wrote to Col. Ingersoll and asked him for his views on God and Immortality. Ills secretary an swered that the great InAdel was not t home, but enclosed a copy of mooch which covered my question. I scanned lt with eagerness, and lound that be had expressed himself about as follows. "I do not say that there ls no God, I simply say I do not know. I do not say that there lt no life beyond the grave. I Blmpl] say I do not know." And from that day to this I have not boen able t< understand how any one could ibu pleasure in taking from any humai heart a living faith, and substltutlii} therefor the cold and cheerless doc trine, "I do not know." Chlrst gave us proof of immortal ity, and yet lt. would hardly seem necessary that one should rise from the dead to von vince us that thc grave ls not the end. To ever; created thing Cod has given tongue that proclaims a resurrection. Mun is Immortal. If the Father designs to touch with divine power the cold and pulseless heart of tho burled acorn, and t( make it burst forth from its prlsoi wnlls, will Ho leave neglected in tin earth the "oui of a man, made in the image of lils Creator? If He stoops to give to the rosebush, whoso with ered blossoms float upon the autumn breeze, the sweet assurance of ano ther spring time, will Ho refuse the words of Lope to the sons of men when the frosts of winter come? If matter, mute and inaulmnto, though changed by the forces of naturo Into a multitude of forms, can never die, will thc spirit of man suitor annihi lation when lt has paid a brief visit Uko a royal guest to this tenement of clay? No, I am as sure that there ls another life ns I am that I Jive to day! In Cairo I secured a few grains of wheat that bad slumbored for more than three thousanc years in an Egyptian tomb. As I looked at them tins thought came into my mind: If one of those grains had been planted on the banks of the Nile the year ut ter it grew, and all Its lineal descend ants planted aud replanted from that time until now, its progeny would to-day be sufficiently numer ous to feed the teeming millions of the world. There ls In the grain of wt?ieat an Invisible something which has powor to discard the body that we see, and from earth and air fash ion a new body so much 'ike the old one that we cannot tell the one from the other. If this Invisible germ of life in the, grain of wheat can thus' pass unimpaired through three thou sand resurrections, I shall not doubt that my soul has power to clothe It self with a body suited to Its new ex istence when this earthly frame has crumbled into dust. A Powerful Influence. A belief in immortality not only consoles the Individual, but lt exerts a powerful Influence in bringing peace between individuals. If one really thinks that man dies as the brute dies, he may yield to the temp tation to do injustice to his neighbor when the circumstances are such as to promise security from detection. But if one really expects to meet Again, and live eternally with those whom he knows to-day, he ls re strained from evil deeds by the fear of endless remorse. We do not know what rewards are in store for us, or what punishments may be reserved, but If there were no other punish ment, it would be enough for one who deliberately and consciously wrongs another to have to live for ever In the company of the person wronged, and have his littleness and selfishness laid bare. I repeat, a be lief In Immortality must exert a paw erful influence in establishing justice between men nnd thus lavlnc tho foundation for peace. Who Serves Best is Noblest. Again, Christ deserves to be called the Prince of Peace because He has given us a measure of greatness which promotes peace. When His disciples disputed among themselves as to which should be greatest In the kingdom of heaven, He rebuked them, and said "Let him who would be chiefest among you be the servant of all." Service ls the measure of greatness; it always has been true; lt ls true to-day, and It always will bo true, that ne Is greatest who does the most of good. And yet, what a revolution lt will work In this old world when this standard becomes the standard of life. Nearly all of our controversies and combats ariso from the fact that we are trying to get something from each other there will be peace when our aim ls to do something for each other. Our enmities and animosities arise from our efforts to get as much ns possible out of the world-there will be peace when our endeavor is to put as much ns possible into the world. Society will take an immeasurable step to ward peace when it estimates a citi zen by his output, rather than by his income, and gives the crown of its approval to the one who makes the largest contribution to the welfare of all. lt Is the glory of the Christian ideal that, while lt Is within sight of the weakest and the lowliest, it ls yet so high that the best and the noblest are kept with their faces turned ever upward. The Gospel of Force. Chlrst has also led the way to peace by giving us a formula for the propagation of good. Not all of those who have really desired to do good have employed the Christian method -not all Christians even. In all the history of the human race but two methods have been employod. The first is the forcible method. A man has an idea which he thinks ls good; be tells bis neighbors about it and they do not like it. Tills makes him angry, and, seizing a club, he at tempts to make them like lt. One trouble about this rule ls that lt works both ways; when a man starts out to compel his neighbors to think as he does, he generally finds them willing to accept the challenge, and they spend so much time in trying to coerce each other that they have no time left to be of service to each other. The Gosi>eI of liove. The other Is the Bible plan-be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. And there ls no other way of overcoming evil. I am not much of a farmer-I get moro credit for my farming than I deserve, and my little farm receives more ad vertising than It ls entitled to. But I am farmer enough to know that If I cut down weeds they will spring up again, and I know that If I plant something there which has more vi tality than the weeds I shall not only get rid of the constant cutting, but have ho benefit of the crop besides. Ia order that there might be no mistake about his plan of propagat ing good. Christ went into detail and laid emphasis upon the value of ex ample-"so live that others, seeing your good works, may be constrain ed to glorify your Father which is in heaven." There is no human influ ence so potent for good as that which goes out from an upright life. A sermon may be disputed, but no one can answor a Christias life-lt ls the unanswerable argument in favor of our religion. lt may be a slow process, this con version of Hie world by the silent In fluence of a noble example, but lt is Hie only sure one, and Hie doctrine applies lo nations as well ;. to indi viduals. The Gospel of the Prince of Peace gives us the only hope that the world has-and lt ls an Increasing hope-of the substitution of reason for the arbitration of fo.-io in the settlement of internationn. disputes. But Christ has given us a platform more fundamental than any political party has ever written. Wo are In terested in platforms; we attend con ventions, sometimes traveling long distances; we have wordy wars over the phraseology of various planks, and then we wage earnest campaigns to secure the endorsement of these pla i ionic: at the polls. But the plat form given to the world by the Naza rene ls more far-reaching and more comprehensive than any platform over written by the convention of any party In any country. When ho con densed into one Commandment those of the ton which relate to man's duty Oui Sale Saturday conservative buyer. We are in position 1 buyer. This It is just simply a plain businc and the Goods must be sold. 11 minimum mumm nm III mi III I HI mn Exam i i Two plugs Brov Two plugs Sehn Three cakes Gol Three boxes Gra Three Boxes A Three' Boxes C Three Boxes Ai Kerosene Oil Our linc of Dry Go Bags, Bridles, Saddles, and E counted-we want the money MOVE. Don't fail to get yoi Every An NOTHING RESERVED you to take advantage of. It iraig-1 PHONE es, toward his fellows, and enjoined upon us tho rule, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself," He present ed a plan for the solution of all the problems that now vex society, or may hereafter arise. Other reme dies may palliate or postpone the day of settlement, but this ls all-sufficient and the reconciliation which it ef fects is a permanent one. If I were to attempt to apply this thought to various questions which aro al issue, I might be accused of entering the domain of partisan poli tics, but I may safely apply lt to two great problems. First, let us con sider the question of capital and la bor. This Is not a transient issue or a local ono. lt engages the attention of the people of all countries and has appeared In every age. Tho Immedi ate need In this country ls arbitra tion, for neither side to tho contro versy fan be trusted to deal with ab solute justice, if allowed undisputed control; but arbitration. Uko a court, ls a last resort. It would be better If the relations between employer and employee were such ns to make arbi tral lon unnecessary. Just In propor tion as men recognize their kinship to each other, and deal with each Other in the spirit of brotherhood will friendship and harmony be se cured. IJoth employer and employee need to cultivate the spirit which fol lows from obedience to the great commandment. Christ's liclai ?on (o Human Lifo. The second problem to which I would apply this platform of peace is that wh' h relates to the accumula tion of .vealth. We cannot much longer delay consideration of the ethics of money-making. That many of the enormous fortunes which have been accumulated in the last quarter of a century are now hold by the men who have given to society no adequate service In return for the money secured ls now generally rec ognised. While legislation can and BhOUld protect the public from pred atory wealth, a more effective remedy will be found In the cultivation of a public' opinion which will substitute a higher Ideal than the one which tolerates the enjoyment of unearned gains. No man. who really knows what brotherly love ls will desire to was far above cur expectation :o offer you such prices on our > is Not a :ss proposition. We are going 1 ie A Few Pri< G ROC I m Mule Tobacco apps Tobacco i Band Soap indma Washing Powde Jpine Washing Powde elluloid Starch tn and Hammer Soda ods, Shoes, Hats, Clothing, Od .xpress Wagons for the boys, is and the room-you need the go ir share of thc bargains. ticle in Our Ste EVERYTHING GOES, Th comes right at the zenith of the DON'T MISS erner JOHN F. CRAI WALHAL take advantage of his neighbor, and the conscience when not seared will admonish against injustice. My faith in the future rests upon th? belief that Christ's teachings are being more studied to-day than over before, and that with this larger study will come nn application of those teach ings to the every-day life of the world. In former times, men read that Christ came to bring life and Immortality to light, and placed tho emphasis upon Immortality; now they are studying Christ's relation to human life. In former yoars many thought to prepare themselves for future bliss by a life of seclusion here; now they are learning that they cannot follow In tho footsteps of the Master unless they go about doing good. Christ declared that He came that we nd ht have life and have it more abundantly. The world ls learning that Christ came not to narrow life, but to enlarge it -to i??? ll with purpose, earnestness and happiness. Hut this Prince of Peace promises not only peace, but strength. Some have thought his teachings flt only for the weak and the timid and un suited to men of vigor, energy and ambition. Nothiug could be farther from the truth. Only the man of faith can be courageous. Confident that he fights on the side of Jehovah, he doubts not tho success of his cause. What matters lt whether he shares in tho shouts of triumph? If every word spoken In behalf of truth has Its Influence, and every deed done for the right weighs In the final account, lt ls Immaterial to the Chris, flan whether his eyes behold victory or whether he dies in tho midst of the conflict. "Yea, though thou lie upon the dust. When they who helped thee flee in fear, Die full of hope and manly trust, Like those who fell In battle here. 'Another bond thy sword shall wield. Another hand the standard wave, Till from tho trumpet's mouth is pealed Tho blaBt of triumph o'er thy grave." Only those who believe attempt the seemingly impossible, and, by at H s. Thc prices wc arc offering Staple Merchandise as will bc Salvage i lo make a change in our businc ?es We Are H RIES. d Pants, Overalls, House Fun immense and must bc disposed ods at cost and below, and that t >cK is Cut to th lis is an opportunity seldom offe Fall Season, enabling you to bt THIS SALE! flereant G, MANAGER, LA? S? C ? tempting, prove that, one with God eau chase a thousand, and two cnn put ten thonsund to flight. I can imagine that the early Christians who were carried into the arena to make a spectacle for those morn savage than the beasts, were entreated by their doubting companions not to endanger their lives. But, kneeling In the center of the arena, they pray ed and sang until they were devour ed. How helpless they seemed and, measured by every human rule, how hopeless was their cause! And yet within a few decades the power which they Invoked proved mightier than the legions 01 the emperlor, and the faith in Which they died was tri umphant o'er that land. It ls said that those who went to mock at their sufferings returned asking them selves. "What is it that can enter into the heart of man and make him die ns these die?" They were greater conquerors In their death than they could have been had they purchased life by a surrender of their faith. More Faith, O God, More Faith! What would have been the fate of the church if tho early Christians had had ns little faith as many of our Christians now have? And, on the other hand, If the Christians of to day bad ?the faith of the martyrs, how long would lt be before the ful fillment of the prophecy that every knee shall bow and every tongue con fess? Our faith should be even stronger than the faith of those who lived two thousand years ago, for wo seo our religion spreading and supplanting tho philo .(>|>hi<- and creeds of tho Orient. As the Christian grows older he appreciates more and more the com pleteness with which Christ fills the requirements of the heart, and, grate ful for tho peace which he enjoys, and for tho strength which he has re ceived, he repeats the words of tho great scholar, Slr William Jones:. "Beforo thy mystic altar, heavenly truth, T kneel in manhood, as ? knolt In youth. Thus let me kneel, till this dull form decay, And life's last shade be brightened by Thy ray." ... our Goods for appeal to the of interest to any economical 3ale ss on the 15th of November aking : 15c. 15c. 10c. 10c. 10c. 10c. 10c. 12c. nishings, Trunks, Traveling of at this sale. Profit fa not ells the talc-THEY MUST e Bottom ! red, and one which will pay ly your goods for a mere song. ile Co., GREENWOOD BOYS PLAY INJUN. Fooled Ofllrers foy Digging Cave with Small Entrance. (Greenwood Index.) Last week Gary Tarrant reported to Chief McCombs and CoiiBtabie J. B. Kiley that he had found a cavo near Blake spring, about 300 yards distant, and he did not know who or what it contained. The officers went down nt once and found a hole about, eighteen Inches square and remnants of crackers, empty cans from a can ned goods stock, and evidences that. lt was being used by some one. They didn't know what to think at first. Some fugitive from justice might bo Inside or near by and there was no telling how desperate he might bo. Proceeding cautiously and with hair trigger preparation, they found tho cave empty. Going Inside they found a room about six feet square and saw that lt was used by somebody for something. They did not know whe ther to set watch about the cavo or what, but finally lt was developed that the whole thing was harmless. Some bright young boys, readers of Robinson Crusoe or Nick Carter, had conceived the Idea and dug the cave for a playhouse. And that's all there ls or was lo lt. Signs of a Hard Winter, The Augusta Herald professes to see a hard winter abend, and argue? that thc number of visitors who spend their winter in the South will be In creased. Among the "sure signs" of a hard winter the Herald recounts tho following: "Farmers have observed lhat tho husks on corn are very thick. Tho blackberry crop was unusually fine. Tho mose ls heavy on the trees; ground hogs retired early to their holes. The wild geoso are flying southward in triangle formation, lt was a hot day when tho sun crossed tho equinox. All these and a hun dred others aro signs forecasting a, cold winter, nnd the weatherwise pre dict that a cold record-breaker ia