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THE ALTO HERALD. ALTO, TEXAS.
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Lesson for July 13
JACOB, A SELFISH MAN, TRANS-
FORMED
I.KSSON TEXT—Genesis 25:25-84;
28 lK-L'J; 20:18-20; 33:1-4. 18
<5<>MjEN TEXT—For what la a man
profited If he shall gain Jh« whole
World and lose his own soul?
PRIMARY TOPIC—Learning to Be
Unselfish.
JUNIOR TOPIC—Learning to Be Un-
Be I fish.
CD I ATE AND SENIOR TOP-
>oes It Mean to Be Honest
young PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP-
IC—Learning from Experience.
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By ELMO SCOTT WATSON
[ OST Americans know tlint
tlie ussiissinntlon of tlie
Austrian archduk£ at Sara-
jevo, Serbia, In 1014, was
the spark which set "off the
greatest conflagration In
the history of mankind, the
World war, but how many
of them knew that the
murder of an American girl
by Indians In 1777 played a part In de-
termining the destiny of their own na-
tion? Yet there are historians who
will agree that her death, the one
hundred and fifty-third anniversary
of which comes on July 27 of tills
jeur, was a factor In the .so-called
"turning point" In our struggle for
Independence. In these years so many
sesqulcentennlal celebrations of Im-
portant battles of the Revolution lire
being held. It Is fitting that Ameri-
cans should bear again the story of
lovely Jane McCrea and her tragic
fate.
In June, 1777, Gen. John Hurgoyno
with an army of 7,(XX) British and
Hessians and a lurge force of Cana-
dian and Indian allies swept down
from Canada for the Invasion of New
York by the way of I,nk£ Champlaln.
After he had captured Ticoaderogn,
Crown I'olnt and Kort Edward, he
expected Sir William Howe to come
ui> the Hudson river from New York
and Join liiin at Albany. Thus they
would drive a wedge between New
England and the other colonies and
put an end to the rebellion. Fort Ed-
ward was In a .dilapidated condition
and was held by only a small re:ir
guard of flen. I'hilip Schuyler's uri.:.v,
which had been forced to retreat by-
fore Hurgoyne's greater numbers.
Near I'Oi't Iidward stood three mV
Ins, one of which was occupied In a
Mrs. McNeil, who Is described as "a
fat and talkative old woman, who h:"l
been twice widowed." She was a
cousin of Brig. Hen. Simon Prusi-i of
Hurgoyne's army, and for that n s.,11
felt no apprehension at the appiv Hi
of the Invaders, even though l; ir
goyne's Indian allies had been kit,' a
and scalping settlers as they ndvan d.
On July 27 she welcomed a guest lino
her home—Jane McCrea, a tweniy
three-year-old girl, who lived witli I. t
brother, John McCrea, a lawyer i ail
colonel of the local militia, near the
mouth of Moses Kill, south of t ut
Edward. June McCrea was nou-d
throughout the countryside both for
her beauty and for her long and I is
trous hair which would reach to the
floor when she stood und let It down.
llecuuse of the neur approach of the
enemy, John McCrea was preparing to
move to Albany, but bis sister refused
to go with him or even to stay at their
home on Moses Kill. The reason was
that she bad a lover, David Jones, a
neighbor who, being a Tory, hud lied
to Canada soon after the outbreak of
the war and was now returning us all
Oftlcer in one of Hurgoyne's Loyalist
regiments. He had written to her,
proposing that she should ostensibly
pay Mrs. McNeil a farewell visit, then
slip away to the HritlslMlues und he
would have the chaplain marry them.
There are several contradictions in the
various stories of the Jane McCreu
tragedy. One of them Is In regard to
how she happened to fall Into the
bands of the Indians. According to
one story Jones sent a party of In-
dians under the leadership of u half-
breed to escort her to the liritlsh
camp, nml Burgoyne's account of the
affair gives color to this version.
Some historians, however, do not
mention this fact. . According to their
version, about nine o'clock on the
morning of July 27 11 party of Indians
attacked and drove Into the fort a
picket guurd of the Americans, killing
the commander und capturing one
man. Incidentally, tills mini's name
was Standlsh and he was a descend-
jazxr. jr&Aiacz.zrr
ant of the valorous Miles Standlsh or
rilgrim fume. The Indians then dis-
covered the two women In the cabin,
entered It and dragged them out.
Stundish paw theui rushing tlielr pris-
oners along the trail up the bill to a
place where they hud two horses.
They, tried to place the women on
these mounts and easily seated Jane
McCrea on one. But fat old Mrs.
McNeil was a different proposition
and, try as they could, the savages
could not lift her Into the saddle.
Meanwhile the others led Jane Mc-
Crea away and, us she and her cap-
tors passed neur the spot where Sftau-
dlsli was held captive, he saw two of
them engaged In an angry dispute.
Suddenly one of them turned and shot
her from the saddle, scalping her us
she fell. Then, according to their sav-
age custom, they stripped her of the
wedding finery, In which she was go-
ing to meet her lover, and mutilated
her body horribly. They then contin-
ued on to Burgoyne's cump, where
they told what hud happened and ex-
hibited her sculp.
While this was taking place fat old
Mrs. McNeil was having her troubles.
Although she had not been injured by
her captors, they laid stripped her to
a single undergarment und in this she
appeared In camp where the Indian
turned her over to her cousin, Oeneral
rraser. That officer wus much em-
barrassed, for he was not able to find
lu camp any women's clothes large
enough for Mrs. McNeil. Finally, out
of his own wurdrohe, he produced a
great coat large enough to cover tier.
All the while lie was forced to listen
to a torrent of abuse from the Irate
old lady because of her treatment tit
the hands of Ids "rascally Indians."
But tills comic aspect of the affair
soon became a tragic one when June
McCrea's scalp was shown to her.
She recognized It at once, as did David
Jones, who then learned of the fate of
Ills bride-to-be. Upon being Informed
<>f what had taken place, Oeneral Bur-
goyne Immediately held an Inquiry, or-
dered the Indians to hand over the
murderer, put him under arrest and
announced his Intention of executing
him. But St. Luc, the French-Cairn
dian leader of the Indian allies, In
formed the general If he did that the
Indians, who were already resentful of
Burgoyne's efforts to restrain them
from the atrocities which they had
been committing ngainst the settlers
would desert In n body und go home,
probably solacing themselves by kill
Ing any whites they fonnd, whether
Loyalist or Patriot. So Burgoyne
yielded to St. Luc and purdoned the
slayer.
It Is doubtful If even the loss of his
Indian allies would have been as se
vero u blow to Ills hopes us were the
results of the murder of Jaye McCrea.
From the beginning of his expedition
the excesses of his savages had
brought down upon lilni criticism in
England und furious denunciation h.v
the Americans. Patriot propagandists
had let lonse blasts of scorn and bitter
unger lit him becuu.-e he hud employed
jaHrrBURGoyraf
savages. Of course, they were ignor
Ing the fact that during the wurs with
the French the Colonists had been
glad enough to have the aid of -In-
dians, over whom they bod little nor*
control than had Burgoyne over 'bis'
allies. They were Ignoring, too, the
fact that early In the struggle for
freedom, they themselves, had solicit-
ed tlie aid of Indians and even then
so-called Christian Indians from Stock-
bridge, Muss., were lighting on their
side. But propagandists then, as ever
since thut time, have not always been
concerned with telling the whole truth.
Burgoyne bad hoped that not only
netlve Loyalists, but those whose al-
legiance was doubtful would rally to
his army us It advanced. When be
captured Tlconderoga so easily, it was
such a blow at the Patriot cause that
It begun to look us though the whole
rebellion might collapse, especially
since there were so many Colonists
who cared little for either king or
congress and wanted only to he al-
lowed to continue In their peaceful
pursuits. But the unpunished murder
of Jane McCrea made even those, who
might be Inclined to swear allegiance
to the crown and receive a certificate
of loyalty, waver. If the bride of an
officer In his army wus killed by his
savages, whet assurance would they
liuve tlmt anyone would be safe from
his painted demons, they asked them
selves. Among these who favored the
Patriot cause her death helped tlx In
them a stubborn determination to re-
sist tlie Invader to the end and to
quicken them Into action. "Itemeinber
Jane McCreu!" became something of
a rallying cry along the hurried fron-
tier of New York, for tlie fame of the
victim made the story of her death
spread like wlidilre and greatly stimu-
lated recruiting.
Thus tlie story of Jane McCreu was
spread broadcast throughout the col-
onies. It became u leading Item ol
Patriot propaganda.
No doubt thut muster propagandist*
of thorn nil, cunny Ben Franklin uiuiW
good use of it, Just as he used tlw
famous "Inventory of sculps" stoi%
(which be hud manufactured) so ellt
clontly I11 stirring up tlie Patriots to
u high pitch of fury against the Brit-
ish. Although It Is impossible ever to
lay a linger upon tlie definite results
ef propaganda, there can be no doubt
that this story bad an Important effect
upon Patriot morale at a time when
It was very low. It took the fighting
of a Wlllett mid a Uunsevoort at Kort
Schuyler (Ktanwlx), of a Stark and s
Warner at Bennington and of u Mor-
gan mid an Arnold ut Saratoga to
crush the Invader and to make his de-
feat one of tlie Hfleen decisive battle*
of the world und his surrender the
reul turning point in the American
Revolution. But the beautiful girl win
was struck down by an Indian bul-
let that July morning, 1(13 years
ago, deserves a share In that greal
victory. Unwittingly she played at
Important role In a mighty drama. Sc
Jane McCrea did not die In vain.
I CO I') \\ ,-Rtvrn llliluu.)
I. Jacob's Birth (25:21-20).
In answer to Isaac's prayer, a seed
was given auto him. Before Jacob's
birth (lod revealed unto Itehekuh the
fact that lie should liuve the place of
pre-eminence. "The elder shall serve
the younger." In tills Ood reversed
tlie ordinary law concerning the posl
tioil of the elder son. The act of tak-
ing hold of Esau's heel as he was
horn, indlcnted Jacob's nature. The
name Jacob means "supplanter."
M. Jacob's Schemes (25:27-.'H; 27:1
2! ).
1. He secured Esau's birthright
(25:27-3-1).
It was right for Jacob to have the
birthright since II was according to
Owl's plan us revealed to Itehekuh,
hut his scheme to get it wus repre
lienslble. Me took advantage of 11
brother's weakness to drive u sharp
bargain.
2. Secured his father's blessing
(27:1-20). (1) Win) requested to get
venison for Ids father. (2) Itebekuh's
scheme (vv. 5-33).. It was God's plan
Unit Jacob should be at tlie head, hut
He did not need tlie sin of Jucob and
Ills mother to bring It ulioiit.
III. Jacob's Flight to Haran (ch. 28).
Jiicob's deceit and cunning got him
Into trouble. He wns compelled to flee
from his outraged brother. He now
began to reap what he hail sown.
1. Jacob's vision at Bethel (28:10
15).
Jacob not only had to flee to.suve
Ills life, hut he bad to leave home and
mother. When night overtook 1dm, he
was obliged to sleep in a Held with a
stone for a pillow. It wus under such
circumstances that the Lord gave him
the wonderful vision at Bethel. (1) He
saw a ladder reaching from earth to
heaven (v. 12). Jesus Christ is the lad-
der, connecting earth and heaven for
lis (John 1:51). (2) He saw angels of
God upon the ladder (v. 12). These
angels were divine helpers to render
needed assistance along life's way. (3)
The Lord standing above the ladder
(vv. 13-17). To show Jacob that the
ladder did not reach merely Into space
'God appeared und talked with him. a.
He declared that He was the God of
Abraham and of Isaac, thus assuring
•Jacob that the same favor thut was
over his fathers was over him (v. 13).
b. He renewed the covenant as to the
land. Though Jacob was now fleeing
from the land, the covenant would not
fail. (v. 13). c. He assured him of a
numerous seed (v. 14). d. The divine
presence with Jacob (v. 15). Though
he had sinned, God wns with liiin. e.
Jacob should be brought again into
tlie land (v. 15).
2. Jacob's vow (vv. 18-22).
His vow Included three things. (1)
Dedication of himself to God (v. 12).
(2) Establishment of worship (vv. 18,
10). (3) Consecration of his substance
(v. 22).
IV. Jacob's Return to Canaan
(chaps. 31-33).
1. The Lord Instructs 111 in (31 :11 -21).
Twenty, .veal's have elapsed since
Ids experiences at Bethel. These years
were spent In Padan-nrutn with his
mother's people. Here he served Luhun
for twenty years. Though It wns the
purpose of God for liiin to return, he
took clundestlne leave of Luhnti, l.nhiin
pursued him In unger, but God ap-
peared to Luhun and forbade him tc
luy bunds upon Jacob.
2. Jacob on the way (Gen. 32).
Though Jacob fled from Lillian's
pursuit, a more formidable enemy
faced him In the person of Esau. (1)
Jacob meeting the ungels (v. 1). (2)
Jacob praying (vv. 0-12). Not receiv-
ing a reply from Esau, Jacob cast
himself upon God In prayer. (3) The
angel wrestling with Jacob (vv. 24-
32). He continued to wrestle mitil the
approach of morning, not knowing thut
it wus Ood In huiniin form wrestling
with Him. God humbled him by ills-
loeutlng Ills thigh. When thus hum
bled, be quit wrestling and clung to
God. lie got the blessing when lie. con-
scious of Ids weakness, laid bold upon
God. (4) A new name (v. 28). He was
no longer Jacob, the "supplanter," hut
Israel, a "prince of God." Ills new
name was given hlin nfter lie hud a
new nuture.
Finding God
If we cannot flnd (lod In your house
or mine, upon the roadside or the
margin of tlie sea. In the bursting
seed or opening flower. In the day
duty and the night musing, I do not
think we should discern Him more In
the grass of Eden or beneath the
moonlight of Gethsemnne. — Junius
Martlneau.
Wilson Merely Amused
by "Cheeky" Youngster
President Hoover Is sniil to be fully
as reserved as the man he succeeded.
Although people In private conversa-
tion often referred In Mr. CoolUlge as
"Cal," no one ever personally ad-
dresed him that way and It Is said
that none of Mr. Hoover's closest
friends cull him "Bert" or "Herb."
Tills wns much the case with the
late President Wilson, hut In bis case,
a few old friends continued, In cor-
respondence, to address him as
"Tommy" long after lie had dropped
his baptismal name of Thomas,
Once, while Wilson wns milking a
western tour, a little cluip yelled
"Ilello, Woody."
Young America's effrontery amused
Mr. Wilson. In his speech that eve-
ning he referred to It and remarked
that he hud no objection to being
thus addressed provided it was not
meant to lie descriptive.
Wonderful Camera
A German has Invented u camera
that will snapshot objects 250 miles
away, and actually below the hori-
zon. lie claims that the bending of
light rays by refraction of the at-
mosphere enables his camera to re-
cord scenes which have solid earth
between them and ills camera.
COULD HARDLY
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Strengthened by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com-
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deal of your medicino and always find
it gives wonderful
help. I was feeling
so weak and miser-
able that I had to
lie down very of-
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hardly do my
housework. I read
in the paper how
Lydia E. Pink-
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Compound had
helped other
women who were
in (he same condition so 1 said I will try
it for myself. I am very much better
now and I recommend this medicine,
and will answer letters from women ask-
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1015 Miller Avenue, Mission, Texas.
Airplanes Intrigue Kanaka*
The promise of an airplane ride
has Instilled great energy In the
usually lethargic native Kanakas of
New Guinea. The natives slave hard
to save up $10 to take a good ride,
with a loop-the-loop thrown In. The
first plane that passed over their
district between the gold fields and
the coast sent the natives wild with
fear, but they have become accus-
tomed to planes.
mside?
Feen-a-mint is
the answer. Cleansing action of
smaller doses effective because
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Feenamint
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