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January 12, 1922
THE CITIZEN
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Legalized Wife Beating
Kr the information of mr reader, we reprint a ahort article
that appear in the January number of tlie Mentor Mntfajiine.
Tboe who are having first hand experience with wives of the
present generation are nltte ti appreciate the Jiroirrens that has
been maile by wives from the Middle Aires to the present l"y.
Woman has more to be thankful for in the progress of civiliza
tion than man because she has achieved irreater vit lories. If
power and domination an human characteristic, woman's rarec
has been one of succesKful triumphs, while man must admit that
he is not the lord of all creation that he once was. Mease read
for your edification:
"Some centuries airo a husband was permitted by law to beat
his wife. Sentimentally woman's power wan jrreat, socially it wa
small, and legally it was nil. This was in the Middle Aires, when
Scotch law held that a woman who committed trespass with'
oot the knowledge of her hushaml was liable to Ik? chastised 'like
child under aire', and there was also a law that no man should
beat his wife with a stick thicker than his little finger.
"It is d flirult to confine exactly the character of the medieval
lady, for from the time of Charleniajmc until the end of the
sixteenth century she was the subject of exaggerated devotion, and
unbridled satire. Knswitha, a irtfted nun of the tenth century,
who wrote plays, aril Christine de Pisa, a poet of the fifteenth
century, irive pictures that show she had but two choices in life,
matrimony or the cloister.
"The second was perhaps the more enviable fate of the two,
certain records indicate. For example, the nuns of Great St.
Ilelen's, lundon, were rebuked by a fifteenth-century bishop for
hemminir their veils with irold and keeping lapdotra in their clois
ters - a more a in us in if life, probably, than that of the married
gentlewoman immured in a mnrsh-trirt stronghold, while her lord
rode forth in pursuit of the wild boar or was off crusading.
"The greater part of medieval lady's time and intelligence was
devoted t works of piety. Almsgiving wns strongly encouraged
by the church and diligently practiced by the faithful. There is
a French legend which speaks of a certain Countess of Mans
who cared fur thirty fatherless children, and who at her death
was seen surrounded by a ilmul of light in which were small chil
dren. "The medieval lady's great fault, it seems, was her talkative
ress. The Knight of la Tour-I.nndry, in a book which he wrote
for the instruction of his motherless daughters, tells how an Kng
lish king sent an ambassador to choose a wife fur him from
amoag the daughters of the King of lietimark. Thu the oldest
was the fairest, 'she winked oft and spake before nhe understood
what wns said to her, and ever beat her eye-lids together,' Bnd was
rejected by the ambassador, as was the second daughter, who had
'marvelous much knowledge'; the third, who was less fair, but
better behaved, received the crown, to her own astonishment and
that of her sisters.
"Another tale of the old knight's tells of a young lady whose
fare was blue by reason of the scantiness of the gown she wore
one winter day, and was rejected in favor of a less comely sister
wbn was warmly clad and ruddv of hue.
"Insincerity was the other great fault of the medieval lady, if
the fierce attack of the satirists of the times are indicative of her
character. An old bard sings, "There were three wily, three wily
there were, a fox, a friar, and a woman.' Woman was depleted
as a chattering, tickle creature, and her grotesque headdress, par
ticularly, called forth the anger of monkish chroniclers.
"If these things suggest a somber picture of married life in
the Middle Ages, there are many records of happy marriage.
Richard II left instructions in his will that on his monument he
and h wife should be represented with interlocked hands; and
no woman was better loved than 'Blaunche the Iluchess', the first
wife of John of daunt; two outstanding examples of history."
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
We have been interested and somewhat amused by the pro and
con discussions and presentations of former President Wilson by
his ardent admirer and his likewise ardent despisers. The anti
Wilson newspapers are fearful lest he should live in the minds of
the American pin. pie. and it causes us to laugh to note the meth
ods used by the pro-Wilson papers in their fight to keep his mem
ory a'ive. We see pictures of Wilson with his glasses on, and
with his glasses off ; with his stovepipe hat and without his stove
pipe hat; with his back toward the camera, and with hi fai'o
toward the camera on his sixty-fifth birthday and the day before
his sixty-fifth birthday. This is all unnecessary. The principles
and ideals of Wilson are growing with leaps and lxunda thruout
the country, and the somewhat cheap method adopted by his
ardent supporters among the newspapers adds not a whit to his
prominence, nor makes a single step toward keeping alive his
memory in the world. Great issues, great princiuli. and master
ful men will live in spite of contradiction or "scotching." Just as
Theodore Roosevelt forged ahead in spite of reactionary opposi
tion, so will any man who gives himself living sacrifice to a
just principle, march on. There came a time when the American
people thought that Theodore Roosevelt was great enough ti be
memorialized. People of all political opinions, regardless of their
former friendship or opposition, entered the campaign, and all of
ua were proud to be the owners of hrome Roosevelt buttons.
We hi.ve now reached the period when some of the ablest men
in America have conceived that the peace principles of Woodrow
Wilson should be given a permanent place in the thought of
America. To carry out this idea, tho Woodrow Wilson Founda
tion has been started under the leadership of Franklin P. Roose
velt, Cleveland II. Hodge, Hamilton Holt, Henry Murganthau, Mrs.
J. Borden Harriman, Mr. Carrie Chapman Catt, and an executive
and educational commission of some fifty statesmen, financiers,
and) university president. Award from tho income of the Foun
dation will be made, from t ine to time, by a nationally constituted
committee to the individaul or group that has rendered, within a
aiiecified period, meritorious 'service to democracy, public welfare,
liberal thought, or peace through justice. This is not a partisan
project It is not fostered by former lresident Wilson. It is a
foundation that should have been established long ago, but until
the World War came on, the peace consciousness of America
was not sufficiently alert to comprehend the importance of such
a movement It is too important a matter to wait until Woodrow
Wilaon ia dead, and no living American is so much entitled to the
name, then-fore it Is timely and proper for such a movement to
be started before his death.
The campaign will start next Sunday, and every patriotic
American citizen is invited to make a contribution toward this
fund which has no connection with Woodrow Wilson other than to
bear his name. No funds will be solicited, as it Is against the
principles of the Foundation to beg for money, but anyone who
feels constrained to become a member of this Foundation by a
contribution is Invited to leave bis gift at The Citizen Office.
"WHERE IS THE NAZARENE?"
Under the above heading I publish
ed a poem in The Citizen a few days
ago. It seems thnt some readers of
the paper were unable to grasp the
meaning. For trtcir benefit I wish t
say that the poem was written from
a Scriptural text. The text is the
first two words of the fifth verse of
the Thirteenth Chapter of Second
Corinthians.
Alson Baker
EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Moore have the
sympathy of their friends and neigh
bors in the loss of their little daugh
ter, Mabel, who has just died at the
age of six months and four days.
None but those who have had a like
experience ran fully comprehend their
sorrow, but we may all hope for them
that a the day go by the sweet
memories of the little one and the as
surance of her resting now in the
loving arms of the Heavenly Father
will chase away the bitterness of
their grief.
"Two little snow wing
Softly flutter to and fro;
Two tiny childish hands
Beckon still to me below;
Two tender angel eyes
Watch me ever earnestly;
Thru the loopholes of the skies
Baby's looking out for me."
ONE WORD MORE
The article in last week's Citizen
by S. M. Mayfield is very suitable
a the closing chapter of the discus
sion about evolution. At this time,
without reopening the discussion, I
would like to state very briefly the
purpose I had in initiating it.
Tw theories have been proposed
as to the origin of species, viz: evo
lution and special creation. Some
people hold that the Bible positively
teaches the latter and that it is im
possible to be'ieve the Bible and the
evolution theory. Others, like my
self, l.i lieve that the Biblical lan
guage is neutral as between the two
theories. The former teaching, either
by theologians or by scientists, tends
to make skeptics of those who are
inclined to believe in evolution. It
was my purpose, therefore, not to
prove that evolution is a true theory
I care comparatively little what
anyone thinks about that question
but to state in plain and simple terms
what the theory is and to show that
the Innguage of the Bible does not
contradict it, and thus to save our
voung people (and others) from need
less doubt and skepticism a to the
Christian faith. I will alno add
what I said at the end of one of my
first articles, that I would be very
glad to talk with any one, especially
a student, who has any doubt or dif
ficulty in regard to this matter.
Geo. H. Felton
DOES YOl'R AD SOUND TRUE
When a man writes an advertise
ment he should read it over very
carefully to avoid overstatements.
We are naturally enthusiastic about
the goods we sell; it is natural for
us to exaggerate a little.
Avoid this danger. Your readers
are on the lmk out. If they think you
are trying to "bally hoo" them into
buying, they become wary.
It's much better to say simply,
"We've just received a mighty good
shipment of prunes'" than to shout
about "our magnificient array of suc
culent dried fruits."
Don't you see?.... It's all just a
simple matter of straightforward
English.
Ask your local editor. He's a
writer. He can give you valuable
help in writing ads which pay.
Advertising Club of St. Louis
IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR
Jackson served an apprenticeship
with s saddler.
Polk wss the first "dark horse" to
be elected I'resl.lenf.
Fillmore wns li e only President who
made no tniiummil address.
Orant. !!e mid Benliimln Harri
son were the only bearded Presidents.
Eighteen of llie Presidents were at
some time durlni; llielr llvs In active
ml'ltary aervle.
William Henry Harrison was the
hesd of the largest presidential fam
ily, having six sons and four daugh
ter. Arthur was the handsomest man
wh ever occupied the presidential
rhnlr. sml was also regarded as the
"best dresser."
Monroe abandoned the practice of
law when a young man and was after
ward, sml until bis election as Pres
ident, always s public oftWr.
Monroe was so Involved In debt at
the time of his death that It was nec
essary for his friend to provide funds
for the funeral expense.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Bible School topic: Elijah's Chal
lenge of Baal Worship. Golden text:
This Is the victory that hath over
come the world, even our faith. I.
John 4:.Y Who is he that overrometh
the world but he that believeth that
Jesus is the Son of God? Faith Is
ibe victory.
We bnd a fine service last Ird'a
Day. All officers and teachers pres
ent except Men's Bible Class teacher.
We were sorry to note his absence
on account of sickness. We hope him
a speedy recoverv that he will be
with os next Lord's Day.
The attendance was good for the
day 101 reported. If you are not
attending Bible School, we will be
glad for you to enroll with us. Come
on. We cordially invite visitors.
R. Boyd Baker, of Corbin, was with
our church Saturday evening and
Sunday morning, also Sunday eve
ning. Bro. Baker has a pleasing
personality, and is a forceful speaker,
and comes to us with the best rcc
ommendat'ons. His message Sunday
evening was very good. Subject:
"How to Study the New Testament."
The membership that heard Brother
Baker were well pleased. A meeting
was ra'led just after the Sunday eve
ning service. It was recommended
by the official board and approved
by the membership that a call be
given him at once as minister. Same
was accepted by Bro. Baker. He will
be with us next Saturday evening
7:l!i, Sunday 11:00 a. m., Sunday eve
ning 7:ir. You are cordially invited
to hear him. Come and get ac
quainted. C. E. Society will meet by special
invitation with C. E. Society at the
Union Church, Sunday evening.
Prayer meeting every Thursday
evening, 7:00 o'clock.
WOMAN'S CU B
January 4 tho Woman's Club held
group meetings.
The Literary and Home Economic
group met with Miss Moore at the
Tavem. A splendid Dante program
was given, in charge of Mrs. Dix and
Mrs. Vaughn.
The Educational and Music group
met with Mrs. Noble. An Educa
tional Survey by Mrs. Wertenberger
made a very instructive program.
Civics and Six-ial Hygiene group
met with Mrs. Taylor. There was a
good attendance and a pleasant soci
al time. Much interest was taKon in
the report of the committee who
visited the jail nnd the county farm
at Christmas time,
A bountiful t'lht of randy, apples,
oranges, and nuts was taken to the in
mates of both institutions. A large
part of the treat was contributed by
the Kpworth league and the Metho
dist pastor accompanied the commit
tee from the club. They reported a
cordial reception and great joy both
i:i the giving and the receiving. It
is hoped that arrangements can be
made by this committee for services
in both institutions before long.
Other organizations will doubtless be
glad to cooperate in this work. The
need for better equipment for the
public school lunch was discusser
with much interest.
The general meeting, January 18,
i t Masonic Hall, with the Liter-try
Committee in charge, promises to be
a very interesting meeting. Dr. Raine
will give an interpretation of a play
( selected).
HALF A SENTENCE.
"Itiisiu." said the Judge sternly,
"you're plum no account and shiftless
and for this Hum I'm going to send you
away for u year hi hard labor."
"Please, Jedce." Interrupted Mrs.
Itastus from the re.,r of the courtroom,
"will yo hontili J.-.' kinder split dat
sentence? Ihm'l scud him away from
home, but let tint hnril labor stand."-
Legion of Honor.
Back Horn to Roott.
Jones (energeili ully helping the
bazaar) Won't )ou put In for this
cushion?
Visitor ill. no, tliatiks.
Jones Of course. It's rather useless
and gaudy, mid so forth; and. person
ally, I think the design's roiieii. But,
do put In for it?
Visitor No, I li n ii k si ; mailt- It.
No Doubt.
"Miss plain sn )oii told her she
was pretty. How tines your con
si lein-e s.and the strain?"
" Hi, I told her Hie truth."
"The truth? You don't really nieun
to say you think "
"Of course not. I told her she was
as pretty as she could be. That's
wife."
OLD ROVERS
PRETTY AND HARMLESS BOMB
Easily Arranged.
"This illustration won't tin." snld the
IIOM'list. I
"Why not?" asked the artist.
"You've drawn my heroine on horse- i
back. She's an Invalid and that's what
makes the k s confounded pa- j
thetle."
"Well, let this picture represent her j
as she was before she lost lier health." I
Whn 1 was a boy tlier tain to me
Th wisp of a Hover dream,
A lauKtilnit tad who mail for mirth
And hapliiesii supreme.
And over the sea and round tho world
We wsnilereit and roed together,
A lilt of a snn In the hearts of us
In fair and stormy weather.
Hut t,lfe look Its toll, and tide, and time.
And giiuvTlns srew the sons',
And day so short when we both were
ynumt.
Now old, are grny and long.
But yet of a nlclit when slKhe the wind
And thlnlnx the starry sky.
We meet niut talk as old men are wont
Of tho (lad old days son by.
And once again we are laughing lads
Uayly and In One feather,
A lilt of song In the hearts of us
We tramp old trails together.
ffclmund beamy In New York Bun.
Device Would Seem to Bt a Decided
Improvement on the Old Fash,
toned Firecracker.
A toy boinli that really exploit" is
the novel idea of l.ouis F. I nick of Ie
Kul'i, III. It is 1 1 1 1 1 safe for young
sters' h i and eX'IMni.
The 1'intMiig is of wood. The body
of the ! ...inli Is spherliul. but with M
neck h i., which a plug tits, t'pwurd
from He 'lu- extends a little rod
which ;, i'- i In, .iuh a disk, und upon
the rod. id mo the disk, u rubber head
tils. '1 in In , nl is shaped like a cork,
wllli a I" ' through It to admit the
rial. Hint il carries three feathers.
Two nr fl e paper caps are put In
the boti .in ..f the hole In the bomb
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body. Then the plan Is pushed Into
the hole so that Its lower end shall be
lu contact with the caps. The rubber
head that curries the feathers I stuck
on the upper end of the rod and the
bomb Is ready for use.
The way to use It U to throw It up
lulu the air, or drop It from a height
upon a hard puveiueiit. The shock of
the Impact explodck the caps with
toiul report, the force of the explosion
servliiK to throw the feather headed
pluii up Into the air.
The plug goes up with the feathers
dowuward, but reverses sud descends
to the ground with a whirling motion,
caused by the feuihers, Ihut la alto
gether delightful.-Tlilludclphla Led
ger.
The Only One.
"Did she marry hliu for bis
money T"
"1 wouldn't want to say thst ex
actly, and yet I can't thluk Of any
other reasou one would marry bliu
for."
The Rhode Island Reds was the talk last year.
Let's talk about a hen house this year.
We Sell Rough Lumber at Our
Mill for $1.50 per 100 Feet
And also good locust posts for 14c.
We are six miles south of Berea
on the Dixie Highway
W. S. Shearer
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