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The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-03-26
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TO lay the foundation for future evil conse-
quenccs
WELLS CARBOLIC TABLETS
are sure cure for all diseases Of the respira-
tory organs, sore throat, hoarseness, dryness
Of the throat, Colds Group, Diphtharia, Asth-
ma, Catarrh, Windpipe or Bronchial Tubes,
and all diseases of the lungs.
In all cases OF sudden cold, however taken,
these Tablets should be promptly and freely
used. They equalize the circulation OF the
blood, mitigate the severity of the attack, and
WILL In 0 very short time, restore healthy ac-
tlon TO the affected organs.
Wells Carbolic Tablets are put up only in
blue boxes. Take no substitutes. II they
can't be had at your druggists, send at once
to the agent in New FORK, who will forward
them by return mail.
Don't be deceived by limitations.
Sold by druggists. BRy~ Price 2bc. box.
JOHN Q. KELLOGG, 1S Platt St., N. Y.
Send for Circular Sole agent for United
States. 11-4w
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The Democratic Central Com
mittee Of Vinton met at the Audi
tors Office, on Wednesday last, for
the purpose of recognizing: Pres
ent: w. w. BEDFORD, U. S. CLAY
POOLE, j. w. Bowen. Absent: A,
j. SWAIN, G. p. WARD. j. w. Bow
EN- was chosen Chairman, and U.
S. CLAYpooLE, Secretary of the Com
mittee. The Committee then ad'
journed until Thursday night, March
9th. Let all the members of the
Committee be in attendance at this
meeting.
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CONVENIENT STOPPING PLACE
There Is no place in Chillicothe so
convenient for the traveller to stop
as the Depot Hotel, few steps
from the railway depot, kept by M
MERKLE. Everything about the
house presents the neatest appear
ance; the rooms nicely furnished
the tables covered with the best
eatablcs; and the landlord and the
clerks always ready at all hours OF
the day or night to care for all who
may CALL See the card in this pa.
per, and remember the Depot HoteI
when you visit that city.
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Fifty-Six Clumns Of Readgin
Matter.

Contains ALL THE NEWS,
foreign, domestic, political and
general, with full and reliable
market reports. Each number
also contains several short sto-
ries, and a great variety of lite
rary, agricultural matter, etc.,
etc., constituting, is confident
ly asserted, the most complete
weekly newspaper in this coun-
try.
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The attention of the people every
where is directed to the advertise
ment of JOHN w. WILCOX, dealer in
dry and fancy goods, groceries, &c.
and especially to his list of prices
of family groceries. He is under
selling everybody everywhere. Let
the people far and near visit his
Stnrn
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The contractors for the building
of the County Infrmary Building
are proceeding with the work in
accordance with the plans and spec
ifcations.
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THE bad weather during the past
few days causes general stiffness
to prevail throughout our county.
Warm and pleasant days are anx-
iously looked for.
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ONE of the many married ladies
of this town informs us that Mr..
High-low Jack is q very pleasant
companion, for he succeeds in keep
ing her husband out so late nights.
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DRoBATE NOTICE.

PROBATE COURT, vISTos Co., ..
Notice Is hereby given that RoB'r DAVIS,
As guardian OF WILLIAM j. and RUTH A.
HAMPnILL, minors, has filed his amounts with
said wards for partial settlement, and that
the hearing OF the same is set for the 12th day
Of April, 1873, ut II O'Clock, a. m.
u. u. MAYO, Probate Jud ge.
March TX 1HTa-At
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The second quarterly meeting Of
Zaleski Circuit will not be-as an
nounced-at Fee Chapel, but at
Zalesl1i, March 29th and both. The
Society at Fee are now in the midst
of repairs upon their church.
e. N. NICHOLS, Pastor.
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The contractors, GILMAN, WARE
q Co., have again commenced work
upon the bridge across the creek
near the dwelling of Mrs. ROBBINS
one mile east of town.
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BAD roads are now in order
throughout the county. The road
leading to Dundas does not improve
as it grows older.
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The absconding Sheriff. of Athens
county stated that he was going to
Coolville. He no doubt intended
this as a cool joke, as he HASN'T got
cool enough to return.
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WE will print tickets for the va
rious townships for the April elec,
tion at low prices. Come and see
us and leave the names Of candi,
dates.
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lC0Ml
Correction.

EDITOR ENQUIRER: 1t has been
currently reported in certain locali-
ties of this county that U. S. Clay
poole, our candidate for delegate to
the Constitutional Convention, used
his Influence to effect my defeat
last fall. To all those who have
heard such reports l would say that
1 am satisfied that it is utterly un-
true, and that I shall heartily sup
port Claypoole for election to the
Office of delegate this Spring, and /
hereby recommend and request all
my friends to do the same.
GEORGE e. Cook.
March Gath, 1873.
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A CARD.-A Clergyman, while residing in
South America, as Missionary, discovered a
safe and simple remedy for the cure of nerv-
ous weakness, early decay, disease of the
urinary and seminal organs, and the whole
train of disorders brought OH by baneful and
vicious habits. Great numbers have been
cured by this noble remedy. Prompted by a
desire to benefit the AFFLICTED and unfortunate,
l will send the receipt for preparing and using
this medicine, in sealed envelope, to any one
who needs it, Free Of 0hdrgel Address
JOSEPH ~ INMAN
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THOSE who were born on the Goth
of February missed their birthday
this year.
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MANY quiet rains have come
among us during the past week.
The people rejoiceth.
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The remedy for hard times is to
set your money in motion. Keep
it moving.
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The hens ore now engaged in
business, and the price of eggs has
fallen.
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-03-26

The glad songs of the birds are
heralding the advent of Spring.
The McArthur enquirer. (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1873-1884, 1873-03-26

HAS the spring-time come, "gen-
tie Annie p
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Do you wish to take this paper
for six months or year?
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LEG AL.
I. NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that GEORGE G Alto N.
ELL has deposited with the Treasurer OF Vim
ton Co., o., the amonnt required to redeem the
following described land, to-wit: The North
Townsliip0, Range 10; said land having been
sold for taxes on the third Tuesday OF Janua.
ry, 1872, in the name Of GEORGE GAToHELL tc
IL. G. JONES, and which certificate was after
ward transferred TO Jonathan Coy.
w. w. BELF0RD, Audr Vinton Co., o.
March 10 lSI9-3w
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MARCH is getting wild this morn.
ing.
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CLEVELAND, April, 1872.

CLEVELAND, April, 1872.
MESS. LEFFINGwELL 4 Co:
We have used the "Beymer Baum an & Co..
Strictly Pure White Lead" sold by you, and
have found it uniformly and finely ground,
very white, and of excellent body. For Purity,
Durability, and Superior Finish, we can re-
commend 1t to all parties wishing good work
done.
Jas. Hays, n. d. Gibbons, j. Chubb Il Son,
Geo. scholey, H. L. Denning.
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.lIg5IlA
Nj0RI)BEsM
:IYIINIYIu;]IaI3i}I

is unequaled by any known remedy, twill will
eradicate, extirpate and thoroughly destroy
ali noisonous substances in the Blood and
viii eileCtually dispel all predisposition to
bilious arrangement.
Ia there want of action In your Liver
or spleen? Unless relieved the blood be
comes Impure by deleterious secretlons, pro-
dncjng scroflllous or skin diseases, Blotches,
Felons, Pustules, Canker,. Pimples, &c
Have you q dyspeptic stomachY IN
less digestion is promptly aided the system
ia debilitated with poverty Of the Blood,
Dropsical tendency, general weakness and
merit. n
Have you weakness of the Intestines Z
You are IN danger of Chronic Dlarrh@a or In
flammation Of the Bowels.
Have You weakness of the Uterine or
Urinary Organs? You are exposed to sur
fcring In its most aggravated FORM.
Ave you detected, drowsy, dull, sluggish,
or depressed in spirits, with headache, back :
ache, coated tongue and bad tasting ,mouthF
For 4 certain remedy for all of these diseases,
weaknesses and troubles; for cleansing ana
purifying the vitiated blood and imparting
yigor to all the vital forces; for building up
and restoring the weakened constitution, USE
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Chapped hands, face, rough skin, pimples,
ringworm, salt-rheum, and other cutaneous
affections cured, and the skin made soft and
smooth, by using the Juniper Tar Soap, made
by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New York. Be cer-
tain to get the Juniper Tar Soap, as there are
many woi thless limitations made with common
tar. Dec4-1Sw
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Station D, Bible House, N. Y. City
March 10, 1S73-v7n10.

To the Suffering.-rhe Rev. VIM. II. Nor
ton, while residing in Brazil as a Missionary,
discovered in that land of medicines remedy
for Consumption. Scrofula, Sore Throat,
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, and Nervous Weak
ness. This remedy has cured myself after all
other medicines had failed.
Wishing to benefit the suffering, will send
tho recipe for preparing and using this rem
edy, to oil who desire it, Free of Charge.
Please send an envelope, with your name
and address on it. Address
Rev. WIN. II. NORTON,
676 Broadway New York fiitv
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DIED.

TRACEwELL.-In McArthur, on Sunday
morning, March 10, 1873, Of measlos, GEonGE
A., son OF MosKs D., and FANNIE TRACE
WELL, aged i0years, II months and u days.
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Parties sending clubs as above
may retain 2Oper cent. of the money
received by them, as commission.
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MAnHOOD
HOW LOST, HOW REsToRED.

-kV-A 4
HOW LOST, HOW RESTORED. .2
just published, new edition Of DR.. Cul-
vcrwelrs Celebrated Essay ON the radical
cure without medicinel Of SpermatorrhWa or
Seminal Weakness, Involuntary Seminal
Losses, Imp0tency, Mental and Physical In
capacity, Impediments 10 marriage, etc; also.
Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits, induced BY
self indulgence or sexual extravaganza.
nf7y- Price, In sealed envelope, only cents.
The celebrated author, In this admirable
essay, clearly demonstrates from thirty
years successful practice, that the ALARMING
consequences Of self-abnse may be radically
cured without the dangerous use Of Internal
medicine or the application OF the kninc;
pointing out u mode OF cure nc once eimpic Nv
means OF which every sufferer, no matter what
his condition may be, may cure himself ch4nD4
ly, privately and radically. fll T
bay This Lecture should be IN the hands az
every youth and every man In the land, ''
Sent, undcr seal, IN q plain envelope, 10 nnv
address, postpaid, on receipt Of Dix centa, Oh
two postage stamps. i....I '',r.
Also, Dr. Culvsrwell'a wharfage Guide.
! price 80 cents. lIo7 ,l't
Address the Publishers,
CMAs, J. .. KLINE a CO.,N. X.
| 70. Box, e,abv. 127 Bowc l''7,N7
p II. .
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Shot Guns, So to $50. Single guns 50 to $50. Ri
ies So to $T5 Revolvers IS to $25. PISTOLS 81 to
$s. Gun Material Fishing Tackle. Large
| discount to dealers or clubs. Army Guns, Re-
volvers, &C., bought or traded for Goods
sent by express G. o. d. to be examined before
paid for. 11-4w.
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Special Notices.

Emigration Turning.-Cheap Farms In
Southwest Missouri. The Atlantic g. Pacific
Railroad Company offers 1,2OO, 900 acres ofland
in Central and Southwest Missouri, at from SO
to Sl2 per aero, on seven years time, with free
transportation from St. Louis to all purchas-
ers. Climate, soil, timber mineral wealth,
schools, churches, and law abiding society in
vite emgrants from all points to this land OF
fruits and flowers. For particulars address A.
TUCK, Land Commissioner, st. Louis, Mo. lily
Beyond the observation-disclosures have
already gone, and thousands more are turn
ing their eyes towards new homes in the fer
tile West To those going to Missouri, Kan
sas, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming,
Nevada, Oregon or California, we recommend
cheap, safe, quick and direct route, via st.
Louis, over the Missouri Pacific Railroad,
which runs its ilno Day Coaches and Pullman
Sleepers from st. Louis to principal points in
the West, without change. We believe that
the Missouri Pacific Railroad has the best
track and the finest and safest equipment OF
any line west of the Mississippi, and its con-
nections with roads farther West are prompt
and reliable. The Texas connection of this
road is now completed, and passengers are
offered flrst-class, all-rail route from st
Louis to Texas, either over the Missouri,
Kansas & Texas II. II. via scdalia, or over the
Atlantic & Pacific II. Il. via Vinita. For
maps time tables, information w to rates,
routes, &C., we refer our readers to S. II.
Thompson, Eastern Passenger Agent Colum--
bus. Ohio, or II. A. Ford, General Passenger
Agent ST. Louis, Mo- Questions will bo cheer
fully and promptly answered. lily
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The PUREsT AND SWEETEST CoD LIVER OIL
is Hazard u Caswells, made ON the sea shore,
from fresh, selected livers, by CAswELL, HAz-
ARD Co., New York. 1t is absolutely pure
and sweet Patients who have once taken it
prefer it to all Others. Physicians have decided
it superior to any of the other oils in the mar
ket. Dec4-12w
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DIR. N. j, Bowers, Dentist, Macarthur, o.

Settlement Notice.-All persons knowing
themselves indebted to the firm of RICHMOND
HUM, are requested to call Immediately
and settle accounts. We cannot carry ac-
counts from one year to another, andpay our
own bills. RICHMOND Il HUM.
October 2, 1eT2.-tf.
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NJ J. BOWERS.

NO BUSINESS DONE ON sATURDA VS..
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sons.
DIR. N. j. Bowers. Dentist, Macarthur, o.
Five Hundred Thousand.-5OO,OO 900 bottle,
OF GrOene's August Flower have been sold in
this State in three months. We only ask you
to go to the drug stores of Cunning or sisson,
Macarthur, Ohio, and get bottle free Of charge
or n regular size at rs cents. Every bottle
warranted to cure Dyspepsia or Liver COM
plant, Sick headache, Costiveness, Heart
burn, Waterbrash, Sour Stomach, Indigestion,
Impure Blood, and all disease caused by I'M
pure Blood, or deranged Stomach and Liver.
Try 1t. G. G. GREEN, Proprietor,
Columbus, Ohio.
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DIR. N. j. Bowers, Dentist, Macarthur, O.

Settlement Notice. - Persons knowing
themselves indebted to the ilrmof j. A. MAR
TIN q Co., Zaleski, Ohio, are requested to
call forthwith and settle accounts Do not
delay. J.A. MARTIN q Co.
March 5, 1S13-3t
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Store.
The Best Place.-The choicest lot of Gro
ccries, Queensware Glassware, Notions, &C..
can be had at Davis Duncan's Store, in Ia
leski, at all times.
Corn, oats, potatoes and produce of every
description taken in exchange for goods, at
his store. In connection with his store he has
Saddle and Harness Shop, and will repair
anything in that line on short notice and at
low figures. Go and see him. tt
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For Ayers Medicines, go to G. W. sisson,s

B76 broadway. New York City
March 19, 1S73-vIn1O.
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For Fine Perfumery, so to Sissons Drug
Store.
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( EGAL NOTICE.

March 10, 1eT3-4t.
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MoARTHUR, OHIO, MARCH 90, 1873.
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J. w. BOWEN. EdItor and Publisher
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For Pure Drugs and Medicines, go to Sis
annJs
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Eylas.stsa a.a.ea. ). "!
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1873-01-24
Humorous.

There is some talk of having "A geo
logical survey of Il. l.. but the work
may he delayed on account of its exten-
SiveneSs. The professor who is expect
ed t" make the survey says that. if he is
expected to 60 over the state, it will
take him at least two days, and he won't
do IT for less than $3.50.
\ young lady teacher in Lawrence
Sunday school caught boy smiling
last Sunday. Said she, What are
you smiling ut. johnny p Nothing.
mum was the answer. II know bet
ter" said the teacher. severely .'now
tell me what it WAS" johnny looked
frightened as he stuttcringly said II
-S-ser yer rn-ncwSpapcrs s-Sticking out,
num- The teacher sat down suddenly
and arranged things.
BEECIIER on REpARTEE.-There are
il lew sharper men ut repartee than Mr.
Bccchcr. There are fo-'. livelier places
than Plymouth Lecture Room on FrIuay
night. Mr. Bcecher treats his people as
he does his family. He sits in his chair
as cozily as he would at his freside,
and says amy racy, jolly thing that
comes int" his mind. When anybody
horeS him by Il long speech. he brings
them up with Il round turn. If they
ret"rt. he brings the laugh on
them. and they sit down covered with
confusion. Very few Plymouth people
try il rctort with the pastor 4 very
venerable solemn deacon was one night
pronomcing Il funeral Grafton over the
past members OF the church. Il WAS
rccalling,' he said, (and this was utter
ed i'll IL very whining and solemn tone,)
the large number of people who used to
take part III this meeting. who are now
dead. ! have the names of thirty or
forty at home in hymn book. written.
| really think. by Mr. Bcccher himself
Mr. Beechrr thercupon sprung up, and
said: There. missed that hymn-book
but didn't think. Deacon-,
You had stolen it. Won't YOU send it
back :" \ general laugh ran round
the room, and the deacon suddenly
terminated his funeral oratiom.
On Friday night. while the congrega-
tiom were singimga beautiful hymn, in
which Mr.. Brccher WAS joining heartily,
the assistant minister came up. arrested
the pastors attention hy pulling his
pants. and handed him note. At the
close of the hymn Mr.. Beechcr rehuked
the ilrevrrcncc. that grew out of IL de
fcctivc education. he said. which did
not regard singing as Il part of devotion
which took the time of song for open
ing and shutting windows rushing
round and doing chores generally y-ev-
cn ministers would use that time to
scrihhlr their notes, look over their
sermon or call up the sexton and send
him around the church on elrands. He
then read. very impres>ively, two vers-
>eS of the hymn they were singing
when he was interrupted to show that
II was really a PRAYER. Had | been
making PRAYER and Brother--had
come and twitchcd my pants and hand
cd me note. the whole congregation
would have been shocked" To ward
of the blow Brother said Mr..
Becchrr. hadn't any hymn book"
And You hadn't any prayer book"
was the quick rctort. which the people
rcli>hed kecnly.
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that both were tirSt-rate men. but in
very different ways. 1t may he queS-
toned whether the First Napoleon
ever could have played the part of the
Third Napoleon: but it would be folly
to believe that the nephew ever could
have taken the part of the uncle Ma
p"lian ILL.,. WAS entirely destitute of
brilliant qualities. and brilliancN was
necessary to the founder of the dynas-
ty. Ii was easy for IL man of talents
to succeed to the place created by Ma
polcou |. but all the talents in the world
could not have created that place. and
established the mdNing influence that
belonged to it. Genius alone could
ii" that. Napoleon the First was the
architect of his own fortunes. and also
of the fortunes of Napoleon the Third.
He was the son of his own works, and
Napoleon III. may he said to have been
their grandson.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1873-01-24
Personal Antipathies.

There is one hlamclr>> person whom
| cannot love and have II" excuse for
hating. 1t is the innocent tclluw-rrca-
turc. otherwise inoilcnSiVc t. me whom
| find have invnluntaliy joined ON
turning Il corner. suppose the MiS>i>-
sIppi. which WAS flow Ing quietly along.
mimding its own business. hates the
Missouri for coming into it all at once
with its muddy stream. suppose the
Missouri i'll like manner hates the Mis-
SiSSipp for dilutimg with it> limpid. but
insipid current the rich "reminiscences
of the varied soils through which its
own stream has wandered. | will not
compare myself to the clear or turhid
current, but | will own that my heart
sinks when | find all of IL sudden | am
i'll for Il corner confluence. and | cease
loving my neighbOr as myself until
can get away from him. These amtip-
athieS are ut least Weaknesses: they
may he sins i'll the eye of the Recording
angel. | often rcprOach myself with
my wr"ng-doings. | should like some
times to thank Heaven for saving me
from some kinds IF tram>grcSSiomS. and
even for granting me some qualities
'li'tl IL 'iltt D'IS'''l 10
call virtues. | should do 50. suppose.
il did not remember the story of the
PhariSee. That ought not to hinder
me. The parable waS told to illustrate
IL single virtue. humility. and the most
unwaIranted imfcrcnce> have been
drawn from it as to the whole character
of the two parties. 1t seems not at all
unlikely, but rather probable. that the
PharlSee WAS Il fairer dealer. Il better
husband, and Il more charitable person
than the Publican. whose name has
come down to us ''linkcd with one Vir-
tue, but who may have been guilty.
for aught that appears to the contrary.
of "a thousand crimes. Remember
how we limit the application of other
parallels. The lord. it will he recul-
lecetd, commended the unjust steward
becauSe he had done wisely. His
shrewdness was held up rs an example.
but after all he was asml> erabIc >wind-
Ter, and deserved the state prison a>
much as many of our financial opera
tors. The parable of the PhaIiscc and
the Publican is IL perpetual warning
against spiritual pride. But it must
not frIghten any one of us out of being
thankful that he Is not. like this that
neIghbor, under bondage to strong
drink or opium, that he is not an Erie
railroad manager, and that his head