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i.::'. xtmbek wherry,"" s. o? twice suo a tear. IReligious EdAll the Peopl Tur Tiirmc AC cnvnAV 111IL 1 ilLiUL ur JViiuni SCHOOL WORKERS ( ? STATE CO-WENTION HOLDS VERY PLEASANT SESSION. Uov. Planning Addresses Convention. Other Prominent Workers i'resent. The thirty-eighth annual convention of th^South Carolina Sunday School association convened in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Tuesday aft ernoon. About two hundred ana nity delegates are present in attendance upon the contention. They come from all parts of the State, from mountains to coast. The personnel of the convention consists of folks from all walks of life, ministers, doctors, lawyers, farmers, painters, mill operatives and many others have laid aside their tasks for a few days to come together for the study of better methods of teac?i ing the great Book of Truth. The association if interdenominational and k practically every evangelical denomi& nation of the State is represented. No HL mention is made of doctrines; it is a school of method. The association is W seeking to take the good ways of doing the work of the Sunday school that e J onv individual nave Deen iuuuu a.^j ? L school ^and giving them to all. p Pri.tfr to the formal opening of the contention Tuesday night was a meeting of the executive committee at the Methodist church at 4:30. Twentysix members of this committee were present to participate in planning the work of another year. At the close of the business session the committee was invited to the Savoy hotel to attend t^? annual banquet tendered tit e committee by the association. The dining room was beautifully decorated and an e-xcejlent menu served, after * which C'ha^nan -W. H. K. Pendleton, I as tostma^gter, called upon several of nr/?-* fny. imnmmnti] r^snonses tlicrsc fj-jeSCUl iVI. ~? 1 j^Ko thejtoasts of the evening. W A very attractive program has been ^^ spread, consisting of Sunday school V specialists from different parts of the nation and State. Mr. C. Harold Low^Hden, of Philadelphia, is in cjiarge of the musio and is giving the convention some treats in sacred songs. The opening devotional services conducted by Rev. E. Fulenwider, who read from the scriptures and called upon Rev. Walter I. Herbert to lead 9, tie convention in prayer. The delegates were welcomed to f Newberry for the Sunday schools by [ Prof. T. W. Keitt; for the city l>y f Mayor Z. F. Wright; for the churches by Dr. G. B. Cromer. Having been given this hearty wel t come to the city, the o:urches and homes of the city, the delegates settled themselves for the business of the occasion. Vice President Wannamaker came forward and expressed the regret of the conference at the absence of the president, (Major T. T. Hyde, wi':o is unavoidably detained in Charleston by the fight which is on there for civic righteousness. Gov. Richard I. Manning was called to the platform by the president upon the topic,-'"The Sunday School and Good Citizenship." The governor spoke very earnestly from a warm heart. He said: "If the Sunday schools could reach every individual my duties would be greatly reduced." His speech rang -i-V* -wifV* nrAnninQ lAT'oltv t n ti" P imyuguuui V? ILL! . church and the Sunday school and to the principles for which they stand. At the close of ihis address the audience crowded the platform to shake his hand and thank him for his words and work. Wednesday morning the devotional services were conducted by Rev. F. E. Dibble, pastor of the Methodist church, and Dr. "Wl. A. Brown, of Chicago, one - - - - - * ? ^ t n J * ? of the lorce 01 miernaimnai ouuuciv school workers, was called to the platform on the topic "The New Era and Religious Education." Dr. Brown is a very pleasing speaker, his -heart is full of love for folks, and the delegates say fnov "invp him 'most like thev do Pearce." The c^air next called for greetings from denominational leaders of religious education in South Carolina. Response was made for the Associate Reformed Presbyterians by f ucation For e n-f fhp Stntp \ V V-/ J V? W V W V ^ Rev. J. \V. Carson. fGr the Baptists by I Rev. T. J. Watts, Episcopalians by | Rev. W. H. K. Pendleton, Methodists : by Mr. J. M. Way, Presbyterians by t ev. .J. B. Green. "The Deeper Meaning of Religions ; Education," was discussed by Rev. E. j G. Carson, of Charlotte, who declared | the meaning to be the development of { i rlio cniritunl lifp Chairman W. H. K. Pendleton prej sented ti:e annual message of the State executive committee. Mr. Pendleton : spoke feelingly of the late Rev. Jno. i . Carman, the new, but much beloved "Sr. John." He was a tireless worker,! ; spe iking sometimes as often as nine j tim ?s a day. His death is a distinct I ! loss to the entire State. j i The following committees were ap pointed: i Resolutions?Rev. J. F. Mtheson, j | Rev. D. D. Jones, Dr. J. F. Vines, Rev. J. W. Oxner. ! i Nominating Committee?iProf. W. S. , , Morrison, Rev. J. a. Green, JJr. (i. a. j Cromer, Hon. H. L. Bomar, Rev. K. G.: I Fin I ay. | Auditing Committee?Paul Quattle- . baum, J. F. Tolbert, S. C. Hodges. : Wednesday afternoon the roll of the ! ; counties was called and responses j s were made by the various county of- j ficers present. 1 Mr. Bratham, tf:e field secretary of j ! the Methodist Sunday school work of' North Carolina, spoke briefly upon or| ganized Sunday school work, after which the convention adjourned to the i various churches, wiiere the real work , of the contention is done in confer! ences upon the various departments of Modern Sunday school methods. ! At the close of the conferences a most delightful reception was given the , delegates at tfae home of Mrs. Mary , Wright and fcer distinguished son, Mayor Z. F. :\Mright. The whole coni vention was invited and the whole con' vention went, and they all had a good time. Refreshments were served and ! they all agree that they left refreshed ; "by this hospitality. The devotional services of the evening were conducted by Rev. J. W. Car' son. Then the chair introduced Bishop | W. A. Ouerry, of the Protestant Epis copal church. His subject was "The (Bible the Source of Strength." Any audience may count itself fortunate at ha/sing the opportunity to listen to j the words of this distinguished leader 1 of religious thought. He says the Bible I with its many books, had once many more. No convention met and selected 1 certain books as convenient, but tJ':ey , survived jusi as mgrim s riugicaa ; survived, just as Shakespeare survived, on merit. Human experience has ! proven those books which remain to be trufc. He said in childhood of race "God winked at" polygamy, divorce, I slavery, but these things were not by j ! the will of God. '"Because of 'hardness : of vmir f:eart. Moses Dermitted a writ ' ing of divorcement." "I believe in Sun-j i day schools," he said, but no Sunday' { school can take the place of parental ' instruction of the child. If Sunday ; schools are going to do t:':at, close them | up." He plead for Bible instruction j in homes. Jesus quoted every time i ! from It is book of Deuteronomy when i He was tempted. Why? Because that! 1 ; ; is the book every Jewish boy had to study at mother's knee." i Dr. W. A. Brown spoke feelingly on j ; South Carolina's day of opportunity. I A call was made for pledges for the j support of the work for another year, , and sums amounting to about $2,S00 ( were taken. Rev. J. B. Green, of Greenwood, conI ducted the devotional exercises Thursj day morning. The first address. "The j ; Sunday School and Business Ideal," ; was delivered by Hon. Horace L. Boj mar, of Spartanburg. He was followed | by Mr. F. M. Burnett, on "The Boy and the Sunday School." Mr. Rurnett I says there is not a "boy problem," it is a man's problem. If men go to Sun-: day school boys will go, for a boy j wants to be a man worse than he wants anytjbing else. Following these was a little "symposium" of three fifteenminute addresses: "Signs of Promise in the Elementary Department," by I Mr. J. M. iWay; "Among the Teen Age ! and the iAdult Class Movevent," hy Dr. , W. A. Brown; "In the Sunday School, j Outside the Walls," hy Mrs. Jessie ' Wright. I It was announced that Dr. J. A. i Broughton, secretary of tfce Georgia, t I Sunday School association had arrived. | Ho was called to the platform, on the j subject "Strong Points of a Successful j S:'n*?nv Hp made a strong ' *A <w - ^ - _ ( appeal for all the departments of the i modern Sunday school. His speech was j interspersed wit'.] pleasing and telling anecdotes illustrating the points un- j der discussion. J T! e chairman of the committee on; nominations made the following report, and the session closed with prayer by; Rev. G. P. Watson. The following are the officers and! - it n I executive committee or tae sou in Carolina Sunday So ool association: 0 Officers. President?Maj. T. T. Hyde, Charleston. 'Vice President?J. E. Wannamaker, St. Matthews. n - D At? T \ T \ Trvn ne T iSGcrcicix ^?ncv, u. ?j. iiuiico, , Treasurer?Mr. S. T. Reid, Spartanburg. Departmental Superintendents. Elementary?Mrs. S. N. Burts, Spartanburg. Secondary Division?Prof. H. A. Wise, Columbia. Adult?Mr. Paul Quattlebaum, .Conway. Teacher Training?Raw F. W. Gregg, Rock Hill. Home Department?Mr. W. A. Harrison, Columbia. Central Committee. Rev. Wt h. k. Pendleton, chairman, Spartanburg. IMaj. T. T. Hyde, ex-officio, Charleston. Rev. W. I. Herbert, Spartanburg, i Dr. F. M. Ellerbee, Jonesville. Hon. Horace L. Bomar, Spartanburg. S. T. Reid. Spartanburg. T. M. Lyles, Spartanburg. E. S. Tennents, Spartanburg. Ex-officio? J. M. Way, Spartanburg. Rev. W. C. Owens, Spartanburg. Rev. T. J. Watts, Columbia. Executive Committee. (Term expires 1918.) Rev. lA. R. Mitchell, Greenville. Rev. J. H. Xoland, Beaufort. R. T. Caston, Oh era w. Rev. G. P. Watson, Manning. J. M. Moorer, Walterboro. J. F. Torbert, Laurens. J. A. Cathcart, Columbia. R. Crosby Newton, Bennettsfville. W. A. Matthews, Central. J. A. Brock. Anderson. Dr. E. W. Pressfey, Clover. J. L. Quinby, Graniteville. J. E. Wannamaker, St. Matthews. Rev. E. 0. Watson, Bamberg. Rev. K. G. Finlay, Columbia. Rev. IWI. H. K. Pendleton, Spartanburg. Prof. L. B. Haynes. Wilkinsville. Rev. J. C .Bailev, Liberty. E. S. Tennents. Spartanburg. Rev. J. F. Matneson, Union. (Term expires 1917) Dr. F. iM. .Ellerbee, Jonesville. Hon. J. P. McXeii, Florence J. A. Smiti:, Jr., Greenville Paul Quattlebaum, Conway. T. M. Lyles, Spartanburg. C. M. Wiggins. Monck's Corner. W. F. George. Allendale. .T. A. Hafner, Chester. A. J. A. Perritt, Lamar. . G. Bruce, Dillon. 0. B. Dukes. Dorchester. 1. . Watson, Trenton. Rev. .T. W. Caisor., Newberry. S. T. Reid; Spartanburg. Dr. .T. F. Vines. Anderson. L. D. Jennings, Sumter. ("Term expires 1916) Prof. T. W. Keitt, Newberry. Rev. J. B. Green, Greenwood. Rev. D. D. Jones, Loris. Dr. C. E. Burts, Columbia. .T. D. Oappelmann, Charleston. S. C. Hodges, Greenwood. E. M. Peeples, Hampton. C. w. Bircnmore, tauwcu. Rev. Hugh R. Murchison, Lancaster. James McCutcheon. Bis>hopville. C. M. Efird, Lexington. S. W. Smith. Mullins. Prof. vV. S. Morrison, Ciemson College. T ^ t-V?T * J. . UCLiUatll t oa. l uua. Prof. 0. IM. Mitchell, Rome. H. L. Bomar, Spartanburg. E. F. Vandiver, Spartanburg. S. T. Lanham, Spartanburg. Hon. A. J. Betlvea, Columbia. Rev. G. K. Way, Ridgeland. Takes much of the glory out of naval warfare when a man can go out witn a mciai stuup-uci ami ^u.v. with a me?? of submarines.?Xew Vork Evening Telegraph. it AIL ii OA I) < OMtflvSiOV 31A V llliSTORE iTLLJIAN ' * , Attorney (General Says Com mission ilas Authority Over Intra State ruiimun Service. | *f V . ' ^/ .mtimn'nor r Vl ^ l man service on the Southern between j Columbia and Greenville is up to the ; railroad commission, according to an, opinion rendered by the attorney gen- j eral. The opinion is stated in a letter to Mr. Shealy, of ti.e commission, by j Attorney General Peeples. The fol-j lowing is the letter: Ariril 9ft 1 Q1 n. i Hon. Frank W. S'.:ealy, Railroad Com-j I missioner, Columbia, S. C. Dear Sir: I am in receipt of yours of the 31st of March in reference to the discontinuance of Pullman service by the Pullman company and the Southern Railway company between Columbia, and Greenville, and you ask whether or not the railroad commission has jurisdiction over Pullman service rendered within tLe borders of South Carolina. . j ! In reply, I will say that section 309S of code of 1912, volume 1, provides, in | part, as follows: I "The term 'railroad corporation' or; 'railroad company' contained in the: law of this State shall be taken and deemed to mean all corporations, com-, I panies or individuals no wowning or ! operating, or which may hereafter own and operate any railroad, in whole or in part in this State, and tie provisions of this law shall apply to all persons, firms and companies, and to all associations as common carriers upon any of the lines of railroads in this State (street railways and express companies excepted), the same | as to railroad corporations nereinaner mentioned." The constitution of South Carolina. Article IX, section 3, defined a common carrier as follows: "All railroad, express, canal and other corporations engaged in transportation for 'hire, and all telegrapib " 1 ^nnrotmnc on ?-2 Srp.d in the I clUQ UIUC1 UUipumwvuw o business of transmitting intelligence for hire are common carriers in their j respective lines of business, and are I subject to liabilities and taxation as/ I such." | The Pullman company is a corporaI tion engaged in transportation for hire, j is a common carrier, and is therefore, in my opinion, subject to the laws regulating other common carriers and is wit}';in the jurisdiction of the railroad | commission. j Upon examination, I can find no statute requiring the railroad company or the Pullman company to give notice of the discontinuance of the service as was done in the case under consideration. yr I am of the opinion, however, that *9 under the "comfort and convenience statutes, it is within the power of tfce railroad commission to order this service resumed. Section 3142 of the code provides that the commission shall have general ' ~c -11 fir no anfl rail supervision oi mi 1amvuuw ??? ways, and shall examine the same and keep themselves informed as to t)':eir condition and the manner in which they are operated with reference to the security and accommodation of the public. Section 3147 of the code provides that whenever, in IJ*- e judgment of the railroad commissioners, it shall appear that any change in the mode of operating the road and conducting its business, is reasonable and expedient in order to promote the security, convenience and accommodation of the public, they shall give information in " at.. writing to ti' e corporation 01 me improvements and changes which they adjudge to be proper, and if the company shall fail to adopt the suggestion, legal proceedings are authorized to be instituted, for failure to adopt same within sixty days. The same statute also provides for the same #A " - procedure in case it is me JUU51x1 Vuv of t'he railroad commission that any addition to the rolling stock be made. Tn my opinion, under the statutes Quoted, if, after full investigation and hearing, if it is desired, the railroad commission reaches the conclusion that it is reasonable and expedient, in order to promote the security, convenience and accommodation of the I 'public, t):at this Pullman service should be restored, and so adjudges, it may issue its order to that effect, addressed to the Southern Railway com DECLINES THE OFFICE OF COCNTY SITE HI NTENI)ENT Prof. S. J. Derrick Says He Feels His Duly Sow Is to the College?Ex plains in Letter to State Board. Prof. S. .T. Derrick, who was appointed county superintendent of education for Newberry county at a recent meeting of the State board of education, has written ti':e State board declining t'f.e appointment. Prof. Derrick has been connected with the faculty of Von-horpr for 9 Til3 T1V 4^?? wvAi; -o ? years and is doing a fine work for the college, and just at this time the college needs his services. Prof. Derrick would have made an excellent superintendent of education. He is a practical man, as well as an educator, and has a good modicum or common sense, something tftat is needed in the office of county superintendent. The State board no doubt will (bold another meeting some time soon to fill the vacancy. (Mr. Brown's resignation will take effect at the close of the school year" on the first of July, and any time between now and then will do to fill the vacancy. T. e following is Pro^ Derrick's'Tetter to the State faoard: t I Newberry, S. C., April 14, 1915. To the State Board of Education. Gentlemen: ! I wish to thank you for the honor 1 paid me in tendering me the position of county superintendent of education for t):is county. I regard it as an honor because I regard this position as one of very high importance, offering ex ceptional opportunity of real service to the people. Also, I have been deeplj j impressed by the fact that so manj 1 people from all sections of the count? have urged me to accept the appoint! ment. I have given the question of my acceptance earnest consideration. In i ti is consideration I had to keep ir j mind my duty, as I see it, both to t*ne * * - ?i. - J college with which I am conneciea | and to the public schools of the count} | in which I am interested. I have decided that at If: is time it is my duty to stay at the college. Many have suggested that I retair i my place at the college, with a re\ I duction in the amount of work, and al the same time accept the office o) county superintendent. I think thai , there is no doubt that the college au| tborities would allow me to make such an arrangement. But I think that the office of county superintendent is a man's job and that the incumbenl i should give to its duties most of his j time and certainly his undivided in terest. Unless I felt that I could dc this I would me unwilling to accept it, for to accept it witfo the intention oi giving to its duties only a part of my time and attention would be unfair to t?e public schools of the county. Therefore, I respectfully beg leave decline to accept the appointment. Yours very truly, S. J. Derrick. Attention W. 3L U. of Reedy River Assn "VVe hope that it is thoroughly understood 'by all our members' who have joined ti':e Sunday Egg bands that the ; money derived from this source is over | and above their regular gifts and is ? /? XL - i by no means to take the piace or tnt ! money they 'have formerly given tc missions. The Sunday egg money may be counted on the apportionment, ii it has not been raised otherwise, bul the plan for the Sunday egg money is 10 supplement deficiencies and adc to t)':e resources of our boards. Ever; treasurer in our W. M. U. organizations is asked to send without fail everj cent in the treasury to Miss King, 1'30( Hampton street, Columbia, S. C., b} April 25th. Mrs. "W. H. Hunt, Superintendent. uTlie Face at the Window" Was thoroughly enjoyed by a capacity house at the Solax Wednesday l night. Mr. Ward as Mose and Mrs Livingston as Dinah, boti'n carried out their difficult rales to perfection Among the others deserving mention are Misses Amelia Hendricks, Mable Woodward, Ada Lou Woodward, Mesi srs. Davis, Alewine and Hartsell. pany and the Pullman company. Trusting that this gives you the desired information, I am. Yours very truly, rTn1- ~ ? ft DAAT\1 AC : (Signed) inos. n. rcci/ico, Attorney General. t PRESIDENT OUTLINES DUTlf OF NEUTRALITY 311ST KE3IAIX READY TO HELP IN FUTURE. i | Aloofness From War Founded on True Desires For World Service, Says Wilson to Associated Press Xew York, April 20.?President Wilson today gave a deiinite and clear statement of the neutrality guidinr: his administration during the war Europe. He chose the occasion o: die annual luncheon of the Associates Press for what 'he said he regarded as a statement of gravest importance to the American people. The influence of the newspaper in m nn Id in or niihlio. amnion. Mr. WilsOL J o , . _ said, prompted 'him to make clear iii-. ideas of true neutrality and in doin^ so to impress on his hearers the importance of adhering strictly to truthfulness and honesty in the dissemination of the news. Mr. .Wilson seemed to weigh each ? 1 ml n . word lie u'uei eu. me im^un.auk.c attached to his statement was reflected in a request that no attempt be made to paraph-rase his speech or to give L publicity until the official white hous<, stenographer "had transcribed it in full. As the only great nation not engageu in the war or suffering under the imt mediate influence of the war zone, Mr. Wilson declared the United State* could anticipate a great distinctioi. ' when the Lour for readjustment should come, provided this natio:. should prove to Che world its sell^ control and self-mastery. The pasr had been difficult, he pointed out, bu. the future would be more difficult. >ot on Judgment Seat. America, the president said, never would attempt to sit in judgment ou 4 another nation. So nation was fit t?> i do tLat, he added. But America, fre* i from hampering ambitions as a worlu , power, free of a lust for territory, r calm, cool and without self-interest, must be appealed to to assist in th~ t reconstructive processes of peace. The neutrality of the United States, i Mr. Wilson said, had a higher basi-. - than a petty desire to Keep out o, t trouble. ; ' f "There is somethmgr.so much greatt er to do t^an fight," he said. "Let u think of America before we think 6^' i Europe in order t'iiat America may b; ? fif to ho F.nrnnp's friend when thi i day of tested friendship comes. The ^ test of friendship is not sympathy wit'j. i one side or the other, but getting read;. to ?:elp both sides when the struggl) 1 is over.'' ; The president was greeted with phpprs whpn hp anneared at the lunch eon and constantly was interrupted by applause and expressions of approval. Hampered by Position. "T am /-?oonlt? crro tifi Ad hv fTPTIPr JL U1X1 U^VJk/iJ QiUWiUVU VJ V**v g v? -ous reception you have accorded me," said Mr. Wilson. "It makes me look back with a touch of regret to forme: occasions when I l-ave stood in this 1 place and enjoyed a greater liberty than is granted me today. There have j been times when I really thought and I | pray God that those days of indulgence may be accorded me again. "But I haive come 'here today, oe course, somewt':at restrained by a * sense of responsibility that I can not escape. For I take the Associate-* ' Press very seriously. I know the enor " mous part that you play in the affairs not only of this country, but o1 the world. You deal in the raw material of opinion, and, if my convic' tions have any validity, opinion ultiT mately governs tbe world. "It is, therefore, of very serious things f at I think as I face this body of men. I do not think of you as men of different Darties or of differen* racial derivations, or of different religious denominations. I want to talk r to you as to m.y fellow citizens of the United States. t Worse in Front. '"For there are serious things as fellow citizens we ought to consider The times behind us, gentlemen, 'have been difficult enough, the times before us are likely to be more difficult because, whatever may be said about t)'*e present condition of the world'? affairs, it is clear that they are drawing rapidly to a climax, and at th^ climax the test will come, not only of the nations engaged in the present colossal struggle?it will come for