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ble sr?bil NOBILITY CONQUERS MEANNESS. Nehsmiah vi?Dee. 10. mTht) i.o*m is iks W'Mfi? o/ ?w UN; of *>Kv* sJkmU l to a'- ?. ir PhsIm mM, i. HPTTR M UH difficulties Nehe loteh a work bed almost reach? ed soorsss when a great wsll distress went out. The poor Jewe bad boon giving oil of their time to the repairing of tbe walla aoil nod tbna cut off their income from other aoorcea. to their aeul they went Into debt In mortgagee on their prop Ort jr. When the tax collector* came tnd the Interest became due they were unable to tne??t tbeee and ao. deetitu Moo atarlog there In tbe face, a great wall went up. Dlaaatere spread rap Idly and a foisj riot was barely avert? ed. Nebemlah looked Into the matter and found that the wealthy Jeers bad ad vanced money to their poor neighbors on mortgsges at exorbitant Interest rate*, and they were run profiting by the calamities of their brethren Ho called them to? gether and had a plain but kind Ulk with thun respecting tbe brotherly obliga? tions required by the Law-'Thou ?halt love thy neighbor aa thy? self He gave a practical iiapilAcatton of ?S good exhor? tations. The "Oer 0o4 to** ?hall for aa" wsalthy Jews a ere abashed. Ther acknowledged tbe Injustice of their course and rectified matters. Here we sew 'he power of noble character and good axample In Its Influence apon others. As cuatom and example foster unjust methods and nssec make* right In the minds of many. ac> Unwise ex? amples of Justice are powerful In op position to wrong. Thus every Chris? tian owes It to himself and to God and to the principles of righteousness which be represents, nor only to take the proper stand, but elao o let this at sad for rVhteoosnw^s be known to others as rvproof* of unrighteousness Treeshery sad Slsndsr In Opposition. No sooner bsd the prevailing dldl en I ties been successfully com bat ted the: n new foe aroae. The outside ene? mies, percelrtng that the wall wu* about finished, and that only tbe bang Ing of the gntcs remained to complete the defenses of Jerusalem, fried new tactlra They prof eased l desire to re ! coonlder the whole matte*?to mow with Nebemlah for discussion* their business and fresh examination of h!s i papers of sothorlty from the King feut h? replied that bis work waa a great one. very Important, and that he could not take time for discussion. He bnd time to discos* with hla brethren; he bad rime to show them aa the peo? ple of God the right and wrong of each iDiportant question, but be hod no time to dispute about outside mat earn while bis Important mission was unfinished. Ther? Is a lagst* in thla for ChrU Unna We should always have time to discuss Oof a Word and Hla love with the brethren We should always have time to give to everyone that aak* a reason for tbe hope that la I i u*. But surely, while Important Inter sets of God's cause are ueedlng cur ?' entlon. we have no time to give to dl* imslng outside question* which $t l'aul denominates "eclence falsely so called." We are to have the aame mind oo the subject as Ft. Pnul ex? pressed, saying. "I have determined to know nothing amongst you save Jesus Christ and lllm cru< med." Anything relating to Jesus as Hod's anointed 9ad. the Messiah, or anything relating to Hi* <TticlfUlon and the bones built thereon. Nt Paul was ready to discuss at any time The defense of this cause and auhject was bin special busluesa In life. Although he was well educat? ed and well Informed on t ?plcs of gen? eral Interest, be ad I'd aa though he were Ignorant of most things that he might give all BM MBtaWt Mhl Hi I to tbe one paramount matter?to the cause for which he was an ombrssu Ev I Speaking end Sland?r. Finally the tiemles resorted to the i weai>ons of slander Th*y did not charge d'.i I I ly list Rosomlnh sought to nuke himself king, of Itw*. with Jerusalem lt? cap Ital. and that wo* secretly hu 1 loving men to speak favorably for hint among*t the gggphs but In an open letter at sent tie. !*.rcd that theme thing* Wt re com mot I > re; ort r*l ni*.ong?t nil lit people The. "???re "common gossip." Ilu\? cruel a?e the muh itudlnou* netbod* of slandor-hou contrary they gro to everything flint I? right, not to mention the highest of nil standard. Cbr'.-o'.ai, loe .N.' a r! he'ess. how fre quently Ood'* people nro ensnared by tbe spirit Of binder M(?W grP-Voil* aro the wrong* thus ji' coiiipllsln d. how unbearable Is 'be Injustice ln(!l< t sd. ho Mr dreadful are the n-*|*m*ibi.l tics lo'urrid .\*surc!iy Urnen who tu*lr u-s fo -hinder im> cunv tly opening their heart- to th" Adders? ry "Tkom <tt?*rrst ?a 1 us your Job work. $3.00 For $1-00 The Great Spectacle and Eye Glass Sale is Now Going on at China's Drug Store, No. 6 N. Madn Street. - THE UNPARALLED SENSATION OF THE DAY?SPECTACLE AND EYE GLASS SALE FOR ONE WEEK ONLY - $3 and $5 Gold Filled Eye Glasses and Spectacles for $1. Neither cost nor value is considered in this great Introductory Sale of Celebrated Lenses. We consider this the greatest money-saving Kye Glass Sale of its kind ever inaugurated in Sunder You may come to ns u ith the utmost confidence in our ability to examine your eyes. This is no Fake, there are no strings tied to this exceotional offer It's a bona rule reduction inaugurated in order to introduce our Specialist and his modern methods to the public of Sumter It you are suffering from nervwus headaches or defective viMon come to us NOW, while we are in a position to do so much tor vou Onpn from ft A M **? ft.in P. M. Eyes Examined at Night. } ^pen irom 0 A* M* to *M HERE IS WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR $1 00 Your eyes examined free by an Expert Optician, a Pair of Gold Filled Frames guaranteed for 5 years, and a Pair or Reading or Distance Glasses as you may choose. % Do nol delay, but come at once. You get Five Times the value for your $1.00 at this sale that vou can ob tain elsewhere. Do not be discouraged if you cannot be waited on at first, but come again. A corps cf Competent Opticians will be in charge to give the most pertect service. Lowest price for Prescription work. Remember This Sale will Continue for One Week Only, Closing Saturday, Dec. 9th, 1911. Don't forget the place at China's Drug Store, No. 6 N. Main St. Dr. M. Berkman, Eyesight Specialist, e M( >TORC YCI tl K Ji HI BRIO N RACES. J. A. Schwerin, Jr., on Hnrley-U^vid son Machine Coroeg First. The motorcycle races which were pulled off Thanksgiving afternoon wer?- a big success, although 'here were not as many entrants as had been expected. The races were sim? ply for exhibition purposes and there were no prizes offered. J. A. Schwer? in. Jr., one of the R. F. I), men, came first on a Harley-Davidson machine and Archie LeQrand on the mi nut make machine came second. Clifton Brown on a Flying Morkle came third and the machine which Robert Hall was to have ridden In the ruces bulked and he did not get a start. The second exhibition raco re? sulted in a similar outcome. The time was 43 2-6 and 43-5 seconds. There was a big crowd llrlng the street to wkltness the races which were gotten up mostly for the R. F. D. mall carriers who were in the city. The crowd seemed well pleas? ed with what they saw and thorc was considerable talk after the races of trying to get up a big event here for ''hriKtmas. Ladle* Aid Razar. The ladles' Aid Society will hold a bazaar on December 13 and 14 in the Green store at No. 5 North Main Street. Many attractive features are being arranged ami a large number of articles of varied description are in hand for the occasion. In addition tu tho usual baled offered at like af? fairs, the ladles of the society have outlined several attractions that aro regarded out of the ordinary'. Announcement will be made later of the itmplcte programme of the I ir. Work in arranging the build? ing for the occasion will be com? menced in a few days. Committees ti.isc been named to look after the Wloua details connected with Kettmg the hall in shape for the opening day. Special attention will be given to the work of making attractive the OOUU and the tables' that will be place'', for the articles received for the oazaar. Among the features is a "country i t.-." This will be In miniature just what the name signifies?a store in which ? \? i>?Hin? nay be purchased, Hm articles will not only be t)l<NM Ol .i t im y nature usually seen at I :i ?aari but win lacluds some o! th ? essentials, such as shoes ami the like. A < if?> will be run als??. Tilt I u-i ' I ii en may stop In In iv for lum h. on ihe menu will le some ROOd ?Vats." A special feature for' the lion will ?? Um smokers' don. Knuds of the eiKars that are popular in this city feavf ????? n mwi< for tin den. kmOftg articles that will be ilU posed of at special sabs will le sev ? rii pleeei of i.imy needle vrora\ n \'\\ laiKo and heaUttfUl doll, and B DUSlhof d' oili? r artleb s. Tlo- 'e .ii ?? only .i lew d pari rio ids that Ii., v ? !>? ? n ' i ' i 'Iii. le will be other feature* ? an notineed before the bataar "i" ni on l . . m her I Remembered the Lesson. .\!v little nirl. w! ? ? abOW littet reefl oiu. i,?.?! .ii a i. b ??' t Intpraaat *A upon her thai after ihe w?i once ? be ihi ? ? ? ? -i.rty ' <- In. < i alter beleg dretttfd she wect out to p)ft| ai'fl foil ({own jr. Dm din S! i then name ? ur.'img to in* aiel -^rmd. "O. mam ma now I'm all um?' Ei ihange PINK WOOD OFFICIALS KLECTED. Good Roads Train Coming?Personal News. Pinewood, Nov. 30.?The municipal election was held on the 28th, with the following elected to serve for the ensuing year. W. G. Eidwell, Intend? ant, 14. v\ Epperson, J. W. Weeks, S. G. (iritlln and E. P. Geddings, Wardens. The A. C. L. RaMlroad company's Good Roads train will reach Pinewood from Laurents on the night ^ f January 2, and will remain here until noon on January 3rd, when it will leave for Cameron. This train is a special of three sleepers, one I-c tu re car, and two day coaches. There should be a large crowd in town on the morning of January 3rd to hear the lectures on how to build good roads. Dr. Littlejohn has moved into the new Salley brick building, recently occupied by Minis & Rldglll. Revs. Gordon and Mannyway have closed a series of services they have been conducting in the Baptist church. The new gas lights in tho Metho? dist church are a great improve? ment.. Rev. Shuler preached his last say> mon here in the Methodist church Sunday night before going to Confer? ence. Messrs Oliver O'Brien. Chart ton DuRant and Others came up in the auto with Rev. Shuler. Mi ys Susan lilchardson has re? turned to Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Douglsa O. Richard? son came over from Denmark Satur? day for rt few days' stay with Mr. ami Urs, R. C, Richardson, Jr. Mr. Leeonte of Columbia, who has i.n visiting Messri n. B, Jr. and Ransom Richardson, has returned home. .Miss Annie, B, Reeves la expected to come over from KlngStree to spend Thanksgiving. This town will be crowded with Benedicta by Christmas, it is ru? mored that one entire firm la going to be Joined In the holy bonds of matri? mony, except their minor clerk. Mr, Olden 1>. Marvin and family win move to Branchvllle tin- first of the oomlng year. We regret to losa Mr. Harvlll and his family but our Iosm will be Brunohvllle'a gain. it la gently whlsp? red around that two .f the newly married couplea Will occupy Mr. Marvin's residence. Coke Mims has returned from a business trip to Tlmmonsville and Kumt er. Tin- death of Mr. .lohn Malmte y i received with profound regret by his many friends. Agent C, B, Kolb la boosting th< coming of the a. C, L, good reads ap ? iai train on Jan. Bd, it's a long Jump from Lauretta here, and it be? ing the only train of its kind to ever make thla . p< int a regular stop, ahould '"? welcomed by folka for miles away. Shot' fin?ah . Ilci Linea bin . apt eb r i - Dor '?' hi e ? i bam ,1 bei AEROPLANE FLIGHTS AT COLUM? BIA. Paul Peek, Rex-Smith Aviator Makes Two Flights in Curtis Machine. Columbia, Nov. 30.?As a feature I of Thanksgiving Day in Columba, Paul Peck, the Hex-Smith aviator, made two splendid flights at the State Fair ground race track, bringing Ap? plause from the grand stand upon each descent Each flight lasted about fifteen minutes. The aviator showed great control over h's compactly built biplane de? scribing circles, descending with the power cut off, and then restarting when near the earth and finally alighting gracefully in the middle of the held. Mr. Peck Qualified for his pilot's li? cence before the Aero Club of Ameri? ca in the remarkably short time of ten days. He is 22 years old and has probably made more over-city flights and has driven more different types of aeroplanes than any other aviator of his age. The machine is of fine workman? ship and shows great strength. The main planes may be spoken of as the Curtis type although in place of' ailerons between, they are extended on the top wing. A tail only is used for elevation and depression with Steadying pins in tho front, giving the appearance of the headless Wright machines. The engine is a 80 horse power Hall Scott six-cylinder. The main planen are 32 and 4 0 feet by 6 feet. The landing chassis is formed of two pairs of heavy aeronautic wheels mounted on two skids. The total weight, as flown. with small tank is about 1,050 pounds. Till: WOMEN'S MONUMENT, Memorial of Heroinen of Confeder ttvy to Bo Unveiled December ?4. The monument to the Women of the Confederacy will be unveiled in Columbia at noon on Thursday, De? cember 24. The address .if the oc? casion will be delivered by Joseph W. Barnwell, of Charleston, The historic ESutaw hand, from Charlest?ll, will furnish the music and it is pro bable thai the Germany Artillery Corps will be on hand to tire a sa? lute. The invocation will be deliver? ed by Rev, John O, Richards, Sr., of Blenheim, ? chaplain In the late war between the states. The monument will be turned over by the commissi dn to the Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy. The j address of acceptance will be dellver e l by Arthur L, Gaston, commander of the Sons. Rev, B\ O, S. Curtis* chaplain general of the staff of Gen? eral Teag?e, will pronounce ihe bene? diction. The aculptor, Mr. Ru< hatal, has ar rlved In New York and written the commission thai the bronaea will re ich < Jolumbla I y I >eceml er 1st The occasion la being looked for? ward to by large numbers of people ail over the State and a large crowd v !!i he hero for the exercises. Seeing Good oi Others. Pi,. . - a he man nho ha-* tie1 ,;,t. of making h m Is, for !i I: i nc of 'ho . .*M viftu it involves many thl a <. h hau etc , ' from a menagerie at an ad lav ant <? ihtbltlon t,i otl bl a, : even mit county council m Wlllesden to r and killed a Igbl feet long. Buy Your Fertilizers From Wulburn Fertilizer Co., Charleston, S. C. We make the best grades of all kinds of Fertilizers. Can furnish testimonials from best farmers in Sumter Coun? ty. For information apply to L. D. NETTLES, Local Agent and Traveling Representative SUMTER, S. C. L_ GEORGE H. HURST, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER 124 N MAIN STREKT Day Phone 339 :: :: :: Night Phone 201 Excursion Rates -Via Southern Railway TO WASHINGTON, I?. C. Account National Rivers and Harbors Congreem, Tickets will be ??Ii sale December tfnd 10 l't" Inclusive, limited to reach origin* ai aturting point' returning not later than midnight of December leth, iv? 11. I ?? VI LAXT V <. A. Account HUiUthern Ii [-national PouWry Association. Ticket en sah- Decomher ?,tb and 10th, II n ted to reach original starting point returning noi latei than midnight of December lith, t*ll? r-.r informativ 1 ai to rates, tick ts, etc, ipply to ticket agents or addn J L MEEK. A. C. P. A Atlanta. Ga W. E. McGEE, D. P A. Charleston. SC.