Newspaper Page Text
Il I ,1,1 -1 I I Travel in China. The title is much too large fi limited experience, for I have only Shanghai, Soochow, Hu Nanking and Kaifeng. The vis these cities involved journeys thousand miles by railway and miles by canal boat. But when call the crowded incidents of thi ired range I am willing to retai title, for I feel like a travelh China. A word about the railroads. , North Station in Shanghai is n if not quite as spacious as the T nal in Atlanta and more conve in some of its general appointm iy The express trains that go out it to Hangchow and Nanking, thi ter with through connections foi king, are in every way up to date, roadbed is as fine as any in the v and the rolling stock is of the 1 British models. Many of the coi are built in compartments, and a ty of friends can make a journe the privacy of a family group. I h a much {ravelled American say " other day: "I'm for the compart? construction." The service incl the attendance of a neatly clad boy who provides tea for a few pers on the table between the si and who wlil fill your orders on same table from the kitchen.. At tervals he passes through the with steaming hot crash towels, for each passenger; and it is as ishing how refreshing these an liad the privilege of a journey i Dr. T. B. Ray and family. We v together inco as well furnished a ing car as the Southern can- bo and we noted, of course, that price of the excellent meals was ab half what the Southern would h charged. j Nothing I have thus far said sugg China. Well, China eames into picture when I recall the crowds ? the crowding and the mointains luggage. The onset of the coolie r. ters,. grabbing at your hand pie< when the * train . conies to a st ? chokes the doors and passages, and the larger stations ten minutes required to discharge and rece passengers. I say mountains of 1 gage, for every Chinese on a jouri carries his bedding with him and has not learned that it is safe check it and leave it with the b; gage master of the train. Rest what with beds, suit cases, grips a parcels, the car quickly takes on 1 * aspect of a storage warehouse! Yes, I tried out a Chinese Inn, a there I learned why bedding is a n essary part of a traveller's outfit took advantage of a China Inla missionary's knowledge of Chin? and went with her %o the said Ir We reached a junction point at 6: p. m. and could not get a train f the further journey till the ne morning at 6:30. The little Engli . nurse had a room reserved at t Ying Pin-"the best in the city" and when she had finally identify the Ying Pin porter in the rush, gave him my suit case and followi his lantern from the station to tl house, a walk of some two hun dr? yards. He turned in from the stre and led me through three courts to stone prison cell against the rear wa of the compound. My lady friend I turned -into the next cell. My cell ha for furniture a table with a sma kerosene lamp, a stool, and a har bed without a trace of bed-clothes. noticed that the floor was damp a was also a portion of the wall. Th inevitable tea, boiling hot, was quid ly brought and when I closed the doo and attacked my lunch box for feec my ten feet square of space, enclose top, bottom and sides in cold stone held me in as complete isolation fron the world as I have ever known. ? By eight o'clock. I thought to com pose myself for sleep. With all rn: * clothes on-including shoes, toj. sweaters, a heavy overcoat and i woolen cap for my bed, I rolled my self in my steamer rug and, with mj suit case for pillow, stretched mysell on the bed. The stiff boards were sup B ' ported some two feet above the flooi .on an iron frame and the iron adcJed a new suggestion of coldness. Did 1 sleep? There was every reason why 1 should, for I had been on a train all day. But no; I counted the strokes of the clock in the hall outside my door .everyhour of the night from eight till five in the morning, when the "'bell boy" brought hot water and I made a hasty toilet to catch the Pe king-Shanghai Express. Such is life in a great city-in China! My lady friend was better equipped than I for she had brought her bed with her, but as to sleep she had fared no bet ter. We paid the munificent sum of sixty cents each for our accommoda tions and were heartily glad when experience of a Chinese inn was nothing but a memory. By a canal houseboat I went to Hu chow to attend a Baptist association, in four days I gave fourteen address es, three to the association, the rest to the schools of the city including all the government schools except a so-called business college. I have at tended many associations in the Unit ed States but never one of more vital interest than this one in China. It. was a chief joy to see the delegates opening their Bibles and finding the passages referred to; while the stead iness of their attention and their ob vious comprehension of the exposi tions made one feel that Christianity is surely planted in China. But that canal boat-for I must remember thc title of these notes. Who built these canals? There is through all this vast coast .plain a sys tem of inland water ways that literal ly takes the place of roads in our part of the world. And as to their antiqui ty, all one can say is that the memory of man runneth not to the contrary. And they were crowded with traffc. A great city like Huchow has no roads leading to it-only canal! Most of the boats are propelled by a single big sculling oar at the rear, though it was a steam launch that pulled us the twenty-five miles from under the high walls of Kashing through the huge arch under the wall of Huchow. It was a sunshiny afternoon, and with many turns our way led through a succession of mulberry groves that reminded me of the peach orchards about Cornelia, Georgia. Forty per cent of the silk grown in the world is produced here in this east central section of China, and Huchow is near the center of the district. I saw the j silk in many stages of its manufac ture and can never forget the skill, the ingenuity, the endless patience involved. I had been promised a Chinese guide at Kashing. Alas! we failed to connect-and suddenly, in broad day light, the night of total ignorance set died about me! Attendants at the rail way station, policemen-nobody could help me beyond making signs which I could only guess the meaning' of as indeed they had to guess the mean ing of mine. They did not call the i city Huchow-but as I learned later -"oozoo"-or something of that sort! And when I asked for the Hu chow launch they stared at me-and that was all. I found by its smoke a steam launch and as it was headed west, I went aboard, resolved that if I should get lost I would repeat the word "Shanghai" til I got back to the metropolis. In the little cabin I stilled my anxiety by reading, and later when the light failed/I amused the three Chinese gentlemen with me by showing them the cartoons of the Literary Digest and by* singing America! This from ll a. m. till 7 p. m., when the launch abandoned us and I discovered that we were being poled along at a-snail's pace. Was this Huchow? Or had I gone-in the oppo site direction? Must I land at the next stop in the dark and stay in a tiny shed all night? We bumped into a platform and with all my fellow pas sengers I stepped off. My friends of the cabin signed to me that a coolie who took my grip had been sent for a foreigner. I followed him through dark alleys to the mission compound where the association was to assem ble the next day-out of darkness and doubt into great peace. It is great of not fun, to travel alone in China. I see no birds. Magpies and crows are most in evidence, the crows often like a cloud in the sky. One sees a new variety-a crow with white col lar-fitting around his nock like a horse collar! He is called the "parson crow;" and I find this skit of rhyme in my notes of my last railway jour ney: The parson crow a surplice wears; And when he stands to read, His audience the "service" heart In raucous tones indeed. I saw him at a funeral, And wondered when his style had been copied by human priests, And guessed how he must smile. Dr! E. M. Potent in Baptist Courier. Shanghai College, Jan. 6, 1922. FOR SALE: Nice, gentle 800 pound, six-year-old pony, will work anywhere, $75; nice three-year-old mule, $125; nice three-year-old horse shows extra style, $125. Pure Poland China beauties four months old breeders, 2 sows and six'boars, $8 each. Can be seen at my farm. S. B. MARSH, 2-l-3tpd Trenton, S. C. WANTED: Salesman with car ca pable of earning $150.00 per week and able to manage salesmen in this district. 10,000 mile cord tires at lowest price. This is a rare opportu nity for a producer. SMITH ONE HEAT SYSTEM, 1106 S. Michigna Ave., Chicago, 111. Do You Want a Job? li: you are out of employment, or would like to make a change, consult us. .Standard Employment Serice, Spartanburg, S. C. Furman's Commencement Speakers. - Greenville, Feb. 10.-The pastor of President Harding and Secretary of State Hughes, the Rev. W. S. Abernethy, of Calvary Baptist church, Washington, D. C. will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Furman University's commencement exercis es this year. The annual address to the literary societies will be delivered by ?)r. S. C. Mitchell, professor of history in Richmond University, and a former president of the University of South Carolina. Dr., Abernethy is considered one bf the greatest preachers in- America. It was he who was invited to deliver the opening prayer at the convening of the armament conference in Wash ington last fall. Dr. Mitchell is re garded as one of the foremost teach ers in the United States and is a scholar of unusual attainments and highest culture. A somewhat radical change in plans for the commencement exercises this year are announced by President W. J. McGlothlin. The date for the an nual event has been moved up two two weeks, and will take place May 23, 24 ^nd 25, instead of June 4, 5, and 6, as announced in the catalogue. Dr. Mitchell will deliver his address on the evening of May 23, in Judson Alumni Hall, on Furman campus, Dr. Abernathy will preach the baccal laureate sermon on the morning of May 24 at the First Baptist church, of Greenville. Graduating exercises will take place on the morning of May 25 in the Judson Memorial Hall. Final examinations for under classmen will take place after com mencement exercises and work for the session will be suspended after June 3rd. It is believed that th? change in plans for the commence ment exercises, resulting in holding all under-classmen at the university until the commencement porgram is over,'will add greatly to the success and enjoyment of the occasion. Unlawful to Circulate False Reports on Banks. Columbia, Feb. 9.-The act pro hibiting any person in the state cir-: culating false reports with intent to injure any banking institution ip South Carolina, has been a law since February 3, when it was approved by Governor Cooper. The act carries a penalty of from $100 to $500 in fines or imprisonment of one year, or -both in the discretion of the trial judge. The South Carolina Banker's As sociation .will offer a liberal reward for the conviction of any person ut tering or circulating such reports. "That any person who shall false ly and wilfully and w*th- indent to in jure," says the act, "circulate any're port, or make any false statement as to the assets or liabilities of any bank in South Carolina, or to its solvency or ability to meet its obligations, or as to its soundness; or who shall make any other false statement, calculat ed to effect the credit or standing of said bank, or to cast suspicion' upon its solvency, soundness or ability to meet its deposits or other obligations in due course, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon convic tion thereof shall be fined not less than one hundred ($100) dollars, nor more than five hundred ($500) dol lars, or be imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in the discre tion of the court." Saving Millions on Fertilizer. Unquestionably fertilizers pay. But it is also true that millions have been lost by unwise fertilizer appli cations. The thing to do is to continue the wise use-of fertilizer and cut out unwise policies. Here are three points looking to that end: 1. Nitrogen is the most expensive element in fertiliser. We ought to grow our own nitrogen-in clover, vetch, peas, beans and in manure and woods leaves. What nitrogen we must buy, we wish to buy as cheaply as possible, and to this end farmers everywhere should insist on the speedy utilization of the Muscle Shoals plant. 2. Potash is an expensive element and our Piedmont soils, Mississippi Valley and Texas seldom need it. We should no longer waste millions by putting potash on soils that do not .require it. 3. Buying Wisely.-Not only can we save millions by avoiding the pur chase of unnecessary elements, but millions more may be saved by the wise purchase of elements that our soils really require. It1 is foolish to pay high freight rates on the large quantities of filler in low grade fer tilizer. It is cheaper to use a smaller quantity of high grade fertilizer than the usual quantity of a low grade mixture. Farmers should pool their orders and buy in carload lots, order ing such materials as they need and combining them in proper propor tions.-Progressive Farmer. Hymns Taken From Rev. A. T. Allen's Calendar of Last Sunday. Hymn 118 Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God Al mighty, Early in the, morning' our songs shall rise to Thee. Holy, holy, holy, Merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed trin ity! Holy, holy, holy, all the saints adore Thee. Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea. Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before Thee, Which wert and art and evermore shall be! Holy, hoff, holy, tho' the darkness hide Thee, Tho' the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see! Only Thou art holy, there is none beside Thee, Perfect in power, in love and purity ! Hymn 637 He leadeth me, O blessed thought, Oh, words with heavenly comfort fraught. Whate'er I do, where'er I be, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. (Refrain) He leadeth me, He leadeth me! By His own hand He leadeth me; His faithful follower I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me! Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, By waters still, o'er troubled sea, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. " Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine /Content, whatever lot I see, Since 'tis my God that leadeth me. Hymn 308, Popular Hymnal 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His word, Just to rest upon His promise, - Just to know "Thus saith the Lord!" (Chorus) Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him, ( How I've proved Him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus, 0 for grace to trust Him more! 0 how sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood, Just in simple faith to plunge me, 'Neath the healing, cleansing flood. Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Just from sin and self to cease; Just from Jesus simply taking, Life and rest and joy and peace. .Vesper Vera?-Hymn 591 Saviour, Thy dying love, Thou gavest me, Nor should I aught withhold, Dear Lord, from Thee. In love my soul would bow, , My heart fulfill its vow, Some offering bring Thee now, Something for Thee. Hymn 674 Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear ! It is not night if Thou be near; Oh, may no earth-born cloud arise To hide Th'ee fron Thy servant's eyes:' When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eye-lidi gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest, Forever on my Saviour's .breast. Abide with me from norn till eve, For without Thee I c<n not live; Abide with me when nirht is nigh, For without Thee I can iot die. If some poor, wanderin? child of Thine, Has spurned today the voice di vine Now, Lord, the gracious vork be gin; Let him no more lie down 'n sin. , Hymn 585 Pass me not, 0 gentle Savioir, Hear my humble cry; i While on others Thou art smiing, Do not pass me by. (Chorus) r ' Saviour, Saviour, hear my hmble . cry, While on others Thou art callirr, < Do not pass me by. / a Let me at the throne of mercy, \ Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contritin, | Help my unbelief. Trusting only in Thy merit, ' Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, | Save my by Thy grace. Hymn 600 I gave My life for thee, My precious blood I shed, That thou might'st ransomed b-, And quickened from the dead; I gave, I gave My life for thee, What hast thou given for Me? My Father's house of light, My glory-circled throne, I left for earthly night, For wanderings sad and lone; I left, I left it all for thee, Hast thou left aught for Me? I suffered much for thee, More than thy tongue can tell, Of bitterest agony, To rescue thee from hell; I've borne, I've' borne it all for thee, What hast thc. *rne for Me? Prescriptions Compounded We carry a large and well selected stock of drugs at all times and solicit your prescription business. All prescriptions compounded with the utmost care. Our stock of Perfumery, Toilet Articles and Sta tionery is complete. Let us supply your needs. If we haven't what you want we will get it for you on short notice. We solicit a share of your patronage. MITCHELL & CANTELOU PHARMACY PLUM BRANCH, S. C., February 6, 1922. SPECIFICATIONS:-QUALITY: All Ties shall be free from any defects that may impair their strength or durability. Ties shall not have sap wood more thai two inches wide on top of tie between twenty and forty inches from the middle. Ail ties shall be straight, well manufactured, cut square at the ends, have top and bot tom parallel and have bark entirely removed. All Ties must be 8 feet and 6 inches long. White and Post Oak- j Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Size 6x6 Size 6x7 Size 6x8 Size 7x8 Size .7x9 30c. 40c. 60c. . 70c. 80c. ' Your particular attention is called to the fact that a piece of timber must square the above sizes in order to make the grades, and that it will be more economical in getting all grade fives, if possible, and by all means cul. out ones and twos. Inspection will be made and c?sh paid as ties are hauled in and properly placed on Charleston & Western Caro lina Railway Company's Right-of-Way at Plum Branch, S. C. * Prices subject to change without notice. R. M. WINN Plum Branch, S. C. * Biloxi and Otootan Soy Beans FOR SEED Absolutely the best Soy Beans grown. The Biloxi for seed production and forage,, and the Otootan for hay and soil improvement. .The root system ?of the Otootan is the greatest nitrogen gatherer of ail beans., From four quarts of Otootan beans planted in 3 1-2 foot rows I actually made three tons of cured hay per acre last year. The hay ranks higher than Alfalfa in feeding value. These beans do not shatter in the field like the Mammoth Yellow and others. . , Price $2.50 per peck, or $8.00 per bushel. P. B. DAY, Jr. TRENTON, S.C. 9 Large Stock of , I Jewelry to Select From o i We invite our Edgefield friends to visit our store a y when in Augusta. We have the largest stock of g DIAMONDS | WATCHES CLOCKS f JEWELRY CUT GLASS AND SILVERWARE >f all kinds that we have ever shown. It will be a pleasure to show ou through our stock. Every department is constantly replenished *th the newest designs. We call especial attention to our repairing department, which has evry improvement. Your watch or clock made as good as new. W?k ready for delivery in a short time. , o j. A. J. fcEIMIKL S 980Broad St. Augusta, Ga. S, fi 2