University of South Carolina Libraries
A 1 IN AT r II || New ni?< I Percales, Madr Woolen Weave Shoes for eve try your numb $ 1.00 Re Shirts now sel 50 cents. EL X - . ? a i THB FAITHS OF THE WORI,D. And the One True Failh. %lNovr faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of thinorfl ttrtfc aeon " While the faitha of the world are many; there is but one true faith. The true faith is as these words declare?substance. Substance is that which stands under and holds up all things. One of the great lessons we have to learn is the wonderful uniformity and simplicity of the divine method. To religious ignorance and prejudice other religions are heathenism and superstition. It seems ommon to believe that one religion was divinely given and that all others were invented for mans destruction. But when the complete religion comes it will make an end of all these prejudices. It will behold the one in the all and the all inthe one. It will understand and justify all the unnumbered ways by which all people have grown into a realization of divine life. This one religion will be both individual and associative. It will be a personal relation between the individual and a sense of oneness with all others in such fellowship and freedom of thought and lif? _0 ? - - -?W WMV vuv CI UU faith demands. On the way to this beautiful consumation there arc many degrees of advancement. We must discover the essentials and let go the non-essentials. The greatest possible discovery we can make is that of the nature of revelation. It is only when we understand this that we shall find our understanding planted on the rock of ages. As our mind glances over the face of the world, we behold millions worshipping by the faith of Brahmanism, other millions, nearly a third of our race, by the faith called Bhuddism; other millions holding their duties to heaven and the spirits by the teachings of Confucius or Laortze, the two great teachers of China. Then we look again and behold vast millions who bow toward Mecca, declaring there is hue one God and Mahomet Ilis Prophet; while nearer home beneath a myriad of forms or denominations the great civilised people of America are looking to God through Christ. Is there any law of uniformity that will bring all these together and < JH?r-V \ f R (i A EACH DEPARTH rHis s jjhams, N as and ? 1CI11 CI s. Furrii ;ry size; kinds er. Full ^ersible ables ling for pretty to put make tliem know each other a brothers, who under differenl name are of the same great Mother Eartl and great Father in Heaven? I such a discovery is possible, surelj it is the lifting up of the standard tc i which all people shall be gathered Whatever of vitality there is ir Brahmanism, Bhuddism, Confucian' ism or Christianity it is in exact proportion to the measure of their ministry to their devotees from this one life and substance or Divine Power. All the varied sects and cults that have lived their day or are still pursuing their devious ways have been connected with some realization in their founders of the nature of this substance to be known in Revelation. In this substance or consciousness enjoyed with intelligence, are all the four mingled delights of Ileaven and earth, for faith is the substance of things hoped for. It saves the spirit from loneliness. It enables us to know spiritual things as more real than those of matter. It redeems 1 " uuu navestne body. It saves the soul. We cannot have this faith by knowledge. We must live it also. We cannot have it by love apart from truth and worth; nor by the seeking of truth without the love for each in all and all in each. The vitality of every faith or religeon is to be measured by the degree in which it brings the believers into intelligent conscious relation with Divine Power. When we reach to this state we can have no word of impatience or condemnation for any other religious faith or worship. This is the faith that saves the world with a perfect judgment, consumation and restoration of all things hoped for. It was this spirit of faith which influenced the honest, intelligent representatives of the faiths of the world to assemble at Chicago with love and fellowship to worship together and acknowledge five holy books of Revelation. Since ever human beings have aspired or thought they have felt that there was a great unseen intelligent force guiding and directing them. "When will you believe that neither in this mountain nor yet in Jeiusalem shall men worship the Father? The hour cometh and now is when true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father seeketh such to worship him. i V ' "ins I j ENT. | STORE.1 ew Wardrobes, icks, Stoves and tare of various * I stock of fiatand plenty of r dishes in which them. ^1 s God is no respecter of persons, but s in every nation he that worketh i righteousness is accepted of him." f Though Elisha was animated by 1 religious zeal there was some pas> sionateness of his own mixed with it when he said to Jehoram, "As the i Lord liveth before whom I stand, i surely were it not that I regard the ; presence of Jehoshapath, King of ' Judah, I would not look toward thee i nor see thee." The spirit of prophei ?jy could not descend upon him until he was softened and compromised. I t50 if we decirn ~ ~r *' ?vc..v kUD glllH OI tD0 spirit we must put away from ourselves all anger, clamor and evil speaking. Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving one another. This is true devotion and can be practiced by the humblest. Eliza A. Garner, Mt. Joy, S. C. VESSEL MAY BE LOST. 1 Schooner Scotia Goc3 Down with All on Board. Nantucket, Mass., Feb. 10.?The Nova Scotia schooner Scotia Queen struck on Tuckernuck shoals in Nantucket sound last night and as nothing can be seen of the vessel today It la thought she is lost, with all hands, numbering five men. Found the Negro In a Cave. Columbus, Cla.. Fob. 16.?In a secret cavo in an out-of-the-way ravine north of Phenix City, Marshal Campbell, of that town, found a burglar whom he has been searching for for several days. Ho Is Sam Carter, a negro, who burglarized a Phenix City home several days ago. The burglar had installed himself comfortably in the cave, where were stored the stolon [ articles. A telegram this afternoon i from Birmingham asked the officer to hold the negro, as he Is thought to be a person wanted in that city for burglary. When the marshal found the negro in the cave he covered him before he could resist Robbers Loot Express Safe. Barnett, Ga., Feb. 16.?One thousand dollars in currencsy being sent to Augusta by the Bank of Wilkes of Washington, was taken from the safe of the Southern Express company between Washington and Barnett. When Messenger Joe Gelderman opened the sate to make the transfer the money was gone. Officers are Investigating. Who Is Not Guilty? Let wicked grafters take them henoe; All honest men they shock. And let the first without offense Heave at the tribe a rook. ' V ?v",'&& *?? I ~ ?? I ^ FATHER KILLS SON. r?'vi!y Tiouy% Results In Tragedy Near Fort Valley, Ga. Fort Vai! >>", Ua., Feb. 16.?On Sunday night Frank Dyes, a farmer living Itj from town, was shot ti? i almost instantly killed by his son, Sflsxwa, a young man, 17 years old. 7.1 r. Dyes had started to bed, and made some trivial complaint about the condition of the cover. Tho son and wife erf tho man becamo offended at ltls remarks, and the words following Tory soon led up to a general family row . it Is said the father struck tho Boy r? id his grown daughter several tlmoe, and was in tho act of hitting his wife, when tho son shot at tho father three times, only ono of tho ball9 striking him. It entering the sfde and going almost entiroly through his body. The boy states that ho shot Into tho celling twice to frighten his father, after which his father rushed at him. and in tho scuffle the pistol was accidentally discharged, which resulted in Mr. Dye's death. No witnesses except the Immediate members of the family wore present, and they all say the son was not at fault. Mr. Dyes was about fifty-eight years old, and bore the reputation of being a quiet, peaceable citizen. He v. .us born and reared in this commimiy and iiad never been in any serious diff .ulty prior to this time. He leaves ?. -yifo and six children. The Afterthott&hf. Because our first lovo will not wefl Our hat In crape we drape, But later on we hug ourself To think of the eecajte. Special Advertisemenis Notices will bo Inserted In this column at tlio rate of 25 words or less for 25c one Issue, four issues for 75c. Additional lines over twonty-five words 5c a line. VALENTINES?Comic and sentimental from lc up at Scaifes. ALL the latest styles in Hats just arrived at J. Cohen's. WANTED?PERSIMMON, DOGwood, Hickory and Holly Ia>j?s | Freight paid on car loads. James Cocksaot, 43-4ui. Charleston, S. C. j A FULL line of the latest spring stjles in Dcuglass and Se'z Shoos at J. C, hti.'a. WANTED ? EVERYBODY TO know that I am giving reduced Fire Insurance rates on approved risks in strong Companies. 39-tf. Geo. H. Oetzel.. DON'T fail to see The Battery on four cent calico. I SPECIAL Bargains at Trefzer's for the next 30 days. 7-2t 2000 yards Calico at The Battery at 4 cts. a yard. THE~ONLY FIRE INSURANCE Companies that have reduced their rates in this city are the GrAnsboro Companies represented by Geo. H. Oetzel. Agent. Call on him for particulars. 39-tf. DON'T fail to read The Battery ad next week. WANTED?Several Industrious persons in each State to travel for house established eleven years and with a large capital, to call upon merchants and agents for successful aud proQtable line. Permanent engagement. Weekly cash salary of $24 and all traveling expenses and hotel bills advanced iu cash each week. Experience not essential. Mention reference and enclose selfaddressed envelope. The National, oon t\ 1- * - ' - ooz jL?ea? oorn St., Chicago. 7CABBAGE Plants?Expect an arrival of Southern Plants about March 1st. Home grown plants a little later. Make engagements now for earlv cabbage. It S. M. Rice. Jr., E. U. SPECIAL Bargains at Trefzer's for the next 30 days. 7-2t ROOM TO rent?The room over the post office, formerly occupied by Mr. .wquire as a photograph gallery. Apply at The Union TlTO^s Office. Final Discharge. Notice is hereby given that E. V. Going and A. G. Bentley, Administrators of the Estate of J. Golden Bentley, deceased, has applied to Jason M. Greer, Judge of Probate, in and for the County of Union, for a final discharge as such Administrators. It Is Ordered, That the 14th day of March, A. D. 1904, be fixed for hearing of Petition, and a final settlement of said Estate. Jabon M. Greer, Probate Judge U. O. 8. C. Published in Union Times Feb. 12, 1904 . 4 4t Executor's Sale. By virture of the authority given by an order from the Probate Court herein, we will pell at the late residence of K. Frank Vaughan, on Tuesday, the 1st day of March, next, during the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, one mare, one mule, two cows and calves, two heifers, two wagons and gear, 50 bushels of corn, a lot of fodder, 30 bushels of peas, 100 bushels of cotton seed, and also a one-half interest in one engine and boiler, one 70-saw Winship cotton gin and condenser, and old cotton gin, one cotton press, one wheat mill and outfit, one saw mill and outfit, and a lot of shafting. Terms of sale, cash. : William Vaughan, C. C. Vaughan, 8-2t Executors, 3 < i COST SALE. * . . 1 BEGINNING FEB. 1st we will have our semi annual est sale. All winter goods will be sold at actual cost for cash. Now is yonf opportunity to supply your wants at prices that you will not see again soon, as all classes of merchandise is going up. If you do not now need winter goods it will pay you to buy them for next season, as it will pay you good interest on your investment. This Sale will include Dress Goods, Underwear, / Flannels, Clothing, Outings, Ribbons, Kerseys, Silks, Jeans, Velvets, and all Millinery goods. DON'T ASK TO HAVE ANY GOODS CHARCED OR SENT OUTON APPROVAL EARLY SPRING SHIPNENT. We have already gotten in our Embroideries, White TJood* Lawns, Mercerized Waistings, Ginghams, Colored LlWDs, all which we can sell you at old prices. The price is sure to ad* vance later on, so make your purchase early. Our buyers will leave for the northern markets the latter part of the month and we must make room for the heavy stock that we expect to put in to supply our large growing business. 9 ~ NIcLure Mercantile Company, The Undersellers. * ? * ? ?== f" A !CLOSE CASH I 2 ** 1 Diivrno 5 I DUILtlO I | will find it a pleasure to get 2 | our prices on 1 1 Mules, Wagons, Buggies, Harness I i and Fertilizers | ? * * before letting your coin go. | * You can't possibly go wrong ? f in spending your money here. | % This is the place of all places ? * when you want your dollars 1 i to go farthest. It's the good .1 I value that saves the money for * | you. | f Every Mule. Wagon and $ * Vehicle sold on a positive j jj guarantee. We are here to 1 , i stay, and we backup every * * trade with one reliable repu- | I fflti nn wlhirVl rrrtx r?1 ' naMVU W O CblO UcirtJIUl ? AN UP-TO-DATE LIVERY. | I The Peoples Supply Co. 1 jj | S. R. CRAWFORD, President. I iH