Liberty Express, Volume 13, Number 45, Liberty, Union County, 9 June 1916 — Page 6

THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON Interesting Bible History for Present Day Readers

like Produces Like in All Life.

(I'y Andrew C Zrnos, in The Continent.) Sowing iiinl n';ipiii; (Teniprnuu'P Lt'sson): (ialatians eh. . (JoMen TVxt, (iuhitian t:7: iod is not mocked; for whatsoever :i man soweth, that shall ho also reap. There are certain methods in use toward briniiifj men to practical teniperanee which may secure results for the time heinj;. hut which, because they do not fjo deep enough into tlie roots of evil, fail in the Ion;; run. They are good as alleviatives. lmt do not accomplish a permanent cure. Such for instance is the method of curbing and restraining temperance by legislation. Laws enacted by the state may rentier it difficult, perhaps even impossible, for the intemperate man to indulge his appetite, but they leave the appetite untouched. Help Community to Frown on Intemperance. Another method with intemperance is leading the public conscience to condemn it. It is a great and helpful step forward when an atmosphere is created in which the great evil will find it impossible to live. And those are worthy of ah honor and praise who are strenuously at work creating such an atmosphere. When in any community it becomes unfashionable to indulge in habits of intemperance, and when the excessive use of intoxicants or narcotics is frowned ujion, a long step forward has been taken towards the ideal temperance. P.ut even then the disease is not cured. If men are constrained by social custom to preserve a sober outward demeanor, they may inwardly despise the social attitude as weak and unworthy of a true and strong manhood. At best this niethod yields a sullen and passive conformity to the ideal. Still another way of dealing with the evil is to appeal to the evil consequences of intemperance on the socity where it prevails and upon the individual who yields to it. Very much of current temperance literature makes this appeal. And when the facts are realized it is a tremendous appeal. The ravages of intemperance are terrific. And there are multitudes who seem unimpressed except by the picturesque portraitures in a most lurid form of the devastation and death that follow in its wake. From the appeal against intemperance which is based on its ruinous effects to the method implied in the parable of sowing and reaping, the step is a short but important one. The first of these

methods plays on the motive of fear of1

consequences, the second on the whole ration complex of human nature. To urge the right course upon men because if they do wrong they"will sutler for it is good as far as it goes, but to press upon them the nobility of ideal action because it is called for by a broad law of the universe of which the natural law of the identity of the crop to the seed sown is but a special aspect and application, is grounding the plea on a far broader and higher plane. When l'aulsaya to the flalatians. "He not deceived, (!od is not mocked," he grounds the normal temperate life in (Sod'fl nature, which is love. Since (!od has expressed himself clearly in the law that the offspring shall be of the same kind as its parent, to act upon the assumption of the reverse of this is to dis

trust and, therefore, "mock" (!od. Therefore it is only as men realize that the will of love out of which has sprung the universe has made good thoughts and good deeds the germs out of which will spring happy and wholesome results for man, and evil thoughts and deed a similarly the seed of painful results, that they will be stirred to a thorough hatred of the evil. If we hate evil and fight it merely for its consequences as a matter of experience, perhaps, if those consequences showed themselves harmless in a limited and narrow way, we would cease hating or fighting it. Hut if we associate the goodness and the evil of these consequences with the will of the Heavenly Father, our love to him will surely lead us to hate and fight evil no mattei what alluring and bright face it may assume at times. God Must Be Consistent. "f!od is not mocked" because he is absolutely consistent and fair. lie does not extend the hope to the farmer that

if he will sow wheat he will reap a harvest af wheat, and then disappoint him by giving him a harvest of tares instead. P.ut God cannot be consistent with the farmer without also being consistent with the drunkard. If he threatens the drunkard with a harvest of misfortune and sufferings as a result of his sowing of intemperance he must be true to himself and perform the threat. Whatever practical measures are resorted to in conquering the evil of intemperance, at their foundation there must be regard for these two great facts, namely first, that temperance is a sign of true reverence and love for God. The intemperate man "mocks" God. Secondly, that the law under which temperance and intemperance respectively are followed by their consequences is an expression of the fairness and love of God.

CENTENNIAL NEWS

Centennial Observance in Full Swing Over State. Celebration Near at Hand.

HISTORICAL

History of the Brownsville Public School. By Enoch Maze.

The following lines were written by F.noch Maze and recited at Urownsville commencement bv Miss Viola La fuze, who carried off the honors as the best speaker: During the winter of 1870 and 1871 the lirownsville school was taught by I). T. Showalter and Miss MacSwann, who afterwards became his wife. The building contained two rooms, one upstairs, each heated by wood-burning stoves. The average attendance was between !M) and 100. There was no ventilation except by the windows, which were opened when the temperature reached !0 or over. Sanitation and germs had not at that time been discovered. No one wore glasses unh ss old age was bearing him down. The health of the school was excellent. There was no truant officer or school hack and large and small had to get to school the best way they could. With few exceptions, all grew to manhood and womanhood and promptly took their places as citizens. The principal of the school was a brother of James and Joseph Showalter, of this community, who afterward located in northern Indiana and became one of the

leading physicians of our state. After

relieving the pain and distress of his

fellow men for a few short years, he departed from this life young, depriving

society of one of her noblest characters In September, 1871, Moses Reming

ton, of Alquina, now deceased, came to

take charge of the school and continued as principal at intervals for more than 18 years. His efficiency as a teacher was never excelled, if indeed equalled. His pupils by the score have made and established enviable reputations in the business, professional, and scientific world. The three Hauss brothers, Ed. V. Ifauss, of Cincinnati; Dr. Q. II. Hauss, of Sellersburg, and Dr. A. P., of New Albany, all shed childish tears within the walls of the old school and were Mr. Remington's pupils. Also Judge Robert Mason, of Greenfield, and James I. Mason, who holds a high position of honor and trust with the great Pennsylvania Railroad at Pittsburg, Pa. Prof. D. T. McDotigal, holding a high position with the National Rotanical Department of our government at Wash

ington, D. C, and possibly the highest living outhority on botany, and the only American citizen we know of being invited by the Royal Botanical Society of Kngland to address them, and' introduced by a companion and confidant of the King and entertained at his home during his stay in London, Lord Curzon, ex-viceroy of India. Prof. McDougal attended many terms of Brownsville school. A. V. Bradrick, the Spokane, Wash., capitalist and philanthropist, received practically all his school education in Brownsville. Our school representatives are in many states and climes on the plains of Kansas and on California's golden shores. 0. L. Remington, a wealthy manufacturer located in far-away Australia, a globe trotter, and perhaps the shrewdest business man of his age Union county ever produced, was born and reared within sound of the old bell. Naming a few of our school's old pupils, briefly Referring to their success in life, enables us to place our school upon the lofty plane it deserves. I will name a few more of the old teachers as their names add luster. The late lamented Reuben Conner, of Connersville, wielded the rod as principal during the seventies, lie afterward became one of the most learned and successful attorneys at law in eastern Indiana Rev. Bert D. Beck, a prominent member of the M. E. Conference; J. I). Smith, general manager of the Pan American Bridge Company, of New Castle, Ind., and our own beloved county school superintendent, C. C. Abernathy, were in turn principals of our old school and have all left an indelible imprint of good and enlightenment that is manifolding itself as the years glide by. For lack of records we cannot name the lady teachers that were their able assistants. But we will say that they possessed the same sterling character and high con

ception of duty that the principals had,

and a majority of them in the afternoon

and evening of life are presiding over

homes of their own and when the final

roll is called will have no regrets to offer.

Now, my classmates, in conclusion, with the radiant glow of our dear old school's past, illuminating its future pathway, with our magnificent school building, as we bid a kindly adieu, we have the supreme satisfaction of knowing that she will continue on and upward as long as our free institutions shall endure.

Indiana Centennial observance is now in full swing nil over the state. Schools and township celebrations have been held throughout, winter and spring and now the county Centennial celebrations are well under way. Huntington, Vander

burgh, Monroe. Knox and Madison counties have headed the procession in these and have set a good Centennial pace.

P.elow are listed those celebrations which tak place within the first half of June. Franklin at Brookville June 1-4. J. C. Shirk, County Chairman. Thursday will be Home Coming Dav, with reunions and speeches by former residents. An impressive pageant in twelve episodes will on Friday depict the county's interesting history. On Saturday, an historical and industrial parade will 1k made and in the afternoon Governor Samuel M. Ralston will deliver an address. Dr. .1. P. D. John will address a union Centennial service on Sunday. Music will be furnished by the Franklin County Chorus and by WeWs Rami, of Cincinnati. tt Cass at Spencer Park, Logansport,rJune 2. A. H. Douglass, County I Chairman. j In the forenoon an impressive and dramatic representation of the development of Indiana from the time of wilderness solitude to the present, will be givln in pageant form. In the afternoon i big field day meet will be participated jn by the schools. Harrison at Corydon, June 2-3. hos. J. Wilson, County Chairman, t A pageant, under the direction of

State Pageant Master W. C. Langdn, to be give 011 both days will effectively portray the beginnings of Indiana state

hood. Addresses will be delivered by:Governor Ralston, Father CavanaughJ Ex-

Vice President Fairbanks, Congressman Moores, Russell B. Harrison and Frank

C. Daily. The I. U. Orchestra and Pur

ine Band will furnish music, while folk

dances and drills will be given by Evansville, New Albany, and Jeffersonville school children. It is expected that "Indiana," the new moving picture presentation of the State, will be publicly presented for the first time. Allen at Ft. Wayne, June 6-9. Edward C. Miller, County Chairman. The dominant feature will be the pageant to be given in Reservoir Park, for which the most elaborate preparations are being made. Forty thousand people are expected to see "The Great Gateway of the West." During the week an Industrial Fair will be held, , jy,, n- t Delaware at Muncie, June 6. Fred F. McLellan, County Chairman. A processional pageant is being arranged which will be given in connection with the Muncie Industrial Exposition June 5-10. The history of the state and county will be represented by periods and careful and thorough preparations are being made to make the representations accurate and realistic. Madison John H. Forkner, County Chairman. The regular county observance in which the various towns participated was held at Pendleton and Anderson last week. On June 1), the Silver Anniversary of its founding as a municipality, El wood w ill hold a Centennial celebration of its own. Montgomery at Crawfordsville, June 11-15 L. N. Hines, County Chairman. On Sunday a union Centennial scrC. Pearson, secretary of the I ndi mapvice will be held, addressed by Rev. M. olis Federation of Churches. A great historical and industrial parade comes Monday, together with a band concert tournament in which old melodies will Im played by the bands of Montgomery county. On Tuesday and Wednesday the county pageant will be presented under the leadership of Professor I). I). Haines. Montgomery is one of the banner Centennial counties in the state and its celebration will be in keeping with the excellent work that it has already accomplished. Earlham College. On June 13 of its Commencement week, the college community, under the leadership of the Seniors, presents a pageant, "In Quest of Freedom," which will portray Quaker settlement and activities in Indiana, along with the founding and history of Earlham. Union at Liberty, June 15. S. W. Creed, County Chairman. Appropriate Centennial exercises will be held in which the Home Coming idea will be prominent. An heirloom and relic exhibit will be held in the Coliseum. Though a small county, Union has shown a steady and consistent interest in a proper observance of the Centennial.

Owensville. Owensville is the Centennial standard

bearer of Gibson county and is energetically and patriotcally preparing for a celebration to be held June 7 and 8. A pageant is being written by home talent covering state and local history and will be produced by home people. A museum of pioneer relics will be an interesting feature. Much will be made of a reunion of former citizens, especially of those who at one time attended school in the coranmnity. '

THE SUBURBAN WHIRL.

The following poem by Mrs. Charles

Vtil'aro V.'ita v.i ,1 . A ll . A If 1 I

,i. jn.nn 11 a I -im u 1 III- reCCIIl 'Hgll School Alumni Banquet, and a huiiiImt of those who heard it have asked for its publication.

It was morning on the hill side; I was wakened from my dream By a low call near my window, Tho far distant it did seem. I lay ami listened for the answer,

Which came so soft and sweet, That I hastened to my window To see those lovers meet. Too late for the meeting; But on a limb above, In the old pine tree they sat. And were cooing words of love. And as I looked and listened, I thought, of all God's love. What could be more expressive Than the cttoing of the dove? As I stood at the open window Drinking in the beauties I could see, A wild canary began his song Nearby in the old apple tree. And then broke forth the sweetest concert, It seems to me I ever heard; I stood enraptured as I listened To the song from throat of bird. Every one in that whole section, From orchard and forest trees, Seemed to have joined that wondrous chorus As it floated on the breeze.

Oh, the morning concerts in the suburbs,

They are grand beyond compare.

You may have those of grand opera, '

I'll take songsters of the open air. It was noon time on the hillside, And I heard the bees' low hum,

As they gathered honey from the flowers

That were nodding in the sun

Every blossom seemed to beckon To the ever busy bee, And I thought I heard each whisper, Saying, "I have sweets for thee." As I strolled along the pathway, To get water clear and cool From the old spring by the locust, Near the ever changing pool. As I crossed the old worn foot-bridge, I was forced to stop and look Into the crystal waters Of the little sparkling brook, That talked and laughed and gurgled, As it rippled on its way; And I saw the pretty fishes Darting here and there at play. Then again the love of nature Seemed to thrill me thro' and thro'; As I thought of all the beauties God has made for me and you. It was evening on the hill side, And of all the pretty sights; Why, every tree in that old forest Seemed to have a million lights. The display was all enchanting; To have seen it, if you could, You'd have thought an electric power house Were hidden in the wood. Then came the tuning of the fiddles; Some were high and some ?vere low. Hut I knew it meant a revelry Neath the firefly's golden glow. When that orchestra was ready, Near the water on the logs. Each one present chose his partner; Twas the night dance of the frogs. Just before I passed to dreamland, Thro' the night air, all so still, Came the voice of Him who loves us, In the song of the whippoorwill. Thus, dear friends, in life's great battle, In the conflict and the swirl, We may gather inspiration From nature's suburban whirl.

POSTAL SAVINGS.

Larger Deposits Will Now Be Accepted at Post Office.

Larger postal savings deposits will now

be accepted at the post office. This is

made possible by an important amendment to the Postal Savings Act just

approved by President Wilson. A posta

savingsdepositor may now have an ae

count amounting to ,HM) upon which in

terest will be paid. Formely .$."00.00 was the maximum amount he could have

to his credit.

J his enlargement ot postal savings

facilities will be very gratifying to thousands of depositors who have already

reache'd the old $."M) limit and are anx

ious to entrust more of their savings to

Uncle Sam. Another feature of the

amendment that will avoid further embarrassment to the public and to postal officials is the doing away with the limit on the amount that could be accepted from a depositor monthly. Under the old law $100 could be deposited in a calendar month. The amendment abolishes this restriction. While the postal savings system has already proved a signal success, as is shown by the fact that more than half a million depositors have over eighty million dollars standing to their credit, still it has fallen short of meeting the fuil demands of the public because of the lestrictions which have now been eliminated. Postmaster General Burleson and Third Assistant Postmaster General Dockery have been especially interested in the matter of modifying the restrictions that are placed on the postal savings enterprise.

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