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Orange County observer., 1891-07-18
ANOTHER CURE FOR RHEUMATISM
LAKE CITY, FLA.
P. p. p. Mn'tg Co., Savannah. Ga.

LAM oAA ~ LA.
P. P. P. Motg Co., Savannah, Ga.
GENTLEMEN-I had Rheumatism
tor over SIX years, aud last May was
taken down and confined to nv bed.
My legs and teet were badly swcl-
len and the color OF a red apple, and
| was in fearful condition: Iheard
OF T. ?. 7. (Prickly Ash, Poke Root
and Potas,ium), and after eeeing
what the ingredients were-as the
.torne,lla Is on the boule--I concluded
t. try II, and after taking three
small bottles was able to 90 down
town and attend to my business, and
| must say that / teeI like another
man. Am now taking the large
size, and day I believe that will
soon be as likely as any man OF 81
years OF age can expect to be.
A. G.. LANG.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18
Crops in North Carolina.
The Weekly Heather crop Bulletin
tor the iKoek Ending Friday,
,Iuly 10M.

The Weekly Weather '/r0p Bu1ets'i
tor the Week Ending Friday,
July 10N.
RALEIGH, July ll.-The reports
of correspondents Of the weekly
weather crop bulletin issued by the
North CagoilDa Experiment Station
and State Weather Service tor the
week ending Friday, july 10Th,
1891, show that the crops have gen.
orally continued 10 improve. The
early part Of the week was warm
with occasional showers badly dis
tribu,ed, a2d rain was beginning TO
be needed at many places. A gen.
eral rain prevailed Tuesday aid
"Wednesday evening which, in most
places, greatly refreshed the crops.
In a few places the rainfall was
heavy, washing land and accompa-
MED by wind which did little dam-
age. The last few days have been
too cool, which will retard tie
growth Of crop somewhat. !
Cotton continues to improve, ahd
looks more vigorous; is blooming
freely in the central and western
districts. The crops are generally
now cleared OF grass and we'll cul-
tvated
B'ackbcrries are ripe and the
yield large.
The present condition of the crops
tor the entire State is as fellows :
Cotton, 7j corr, 60 tobacco, 81 /;
wheat, So; oa,x76 grass, II ; Q7O
reports received representing ~
connties.)
Eastern District The rainfall has
been rather badly distributed aud a
few sections are suffering from
drought. Generally the weather
during the week has been very ia.
vorab!e, except the last three days
during which the temperature has
been too low The condition OF
cotton is slightly lower than last
wees. Crops are generally cleared
Of grass The present condition o.
crops in this district is as follows
Cotton, IS; corn, So tobacco, 81
wheat. ST; oats, "a; grass, 50; pea
nut, 81; 90 reper,s received, rep
re,elting Il counties.
Central Dis,rict-A heavy thun
der storm prevailed "Wednesday
evening. Wind did some damage
N portions of the district. The rain
tall has been beneficial, though bad
iy distributed. Temperature dowr
To 50 degrees latter part of wee!
which will check growth OF crops
Cotton is looking much more vig"r
Gus and blooming freely. Presen
cordltlnn of CT, ps in this district
Cotton. IS; corn, 10; tobacco, 80
wheat, 10; oats, y grass. 90 s; (o'
reports received. representing y
countles)
Western District Rain, whicl
was much needed, tell Wednesda,
evening and was we'll distributed il
this district. Crops in consequence
are considerably improved Earl.
part of week, warm and partl.
cloudy latter part, clear and rathe
too cool. Prescn, condition OF crop
in this district Cotton, 73; corn
s5 tobacco, SO wheat, SO; oats
u; grass, S5; (76 reports received
representing u counties.)
EXPLANATION.
Condition OF crops stated on basi
of 100. Best condition is 100 /; ex
cellent condition is 80 to 100; goot
condition is 80 to 90 fair conditio,
is 70 to 80 POOR condition is unde
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18
Ta,boro Farmers Advocate.

Why 10 outsiders, generally,
view with suspicion the workings of
the Alliance, when the by laws and
constitution OF the Order arc so
thoroughly imbnel with a spirit OF
peace aud good will 10 all ]? This
suspicion Is utterly gronndless. tor
the Alliance means no harm 10 any
one man, business or profession.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18
RHEUMATISM CURED IN !. DA,

RHEUMATISM CURED IN 4 DAY.
-."Mystic" Cure tor Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures IN l TO 3
days. It's action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. it. re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease immediately disappears. The
hrs, dose greatly benefits. IS cents.
Sold By .. Hooker, Druggist, Hills
boro.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18
CONSU MPTION CURED.

An OLD physician, retired from
practice, having had placed in his
hands by an East India missionary
the formula Of sinple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure of Consumption, Bron
ch,is, Calarrh, Asthma and all throat
and Lung Affections, also a positive
aud radical cure tor Nervons Debil-
ity and all Nervous Complaints,
after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands OF
cases. has teIt it his duty to make it
known to his suffering fellows. Ac-
tuatel by this motive aud a desi, e
to relieve hnMan suffering, | will
send free Of charge, to ali who de-
sire II, this recipe, in German,
trcuch or English, with full d,rec-
tons tor preparing and using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp,
naming this paper. w. 4. MOVES,
$50 PouerS Block RocheSter ". Y.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18

Mrs. Jefferson Davis has given her
consent for Richmond, Va, to be
the final resting place of her hus-
bands body.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18

Mr.. w. p. Fife can no longer lay
claim OF being the only drummer
evangelist in the State. Kenneth
Dawson Holmes, of Franslinton, a
very popular drummer who once
travelled tor a Baltimore house, has
entered the field as Methodist
evangelist.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18
GUARANTEED CURE FOR LA GRIPPE


We authorize our advertised drug
gist to sell you Dr.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. upon this condition. Ii
you are afflicted with La Grippe and
will use this remedy according 10
directions, giving it fair trial, and
experience no benefit, you may re.
turn the bottle aud have your money
refunded. We make this offer, be.
cause Of the wonderful SUCCESS o1
Dr.. Kings New Discovery during
last seasons epidemic. Have heard
ot no case in which 1t failed Try
it. TRIAL bottles free at w. A
Hayes Drugstore. Large size SOC
and S1.OO.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18

Never Judge man by his clothes
nor his bank account by his ,ax-list
Appearances a are sometimes deceiv
ing Durham Globe.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NEDAR GROVE ACADEMY.
CEDAR GROVE, N. C.
Fall Term opens August 9th.

Primary, Grammar School, High
School. Buelness. Music, Art and Mill
tary departments of study.
Students prepared tor JuLior Class OF
colleges. or Tor active life.
Send for Year Book, and satisfy YOUR
self. Rev. j. 3. GAME,
Principal.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18

FSws-- FDU, I'll Z, iss.;it,D,
Weakness, Aa,..7.a, II ..S,s..on and
BinouSncsS, take
EEOWNS iron R!I"E'f.TtS.
II cures quickly. For sale ty all dealers in
medicine. Get the genuine.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18

The Raleigh News and Observer
is to be greatly improved 1t will
81 or appear as an eight page paper.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18

E.' yirtue ot a mortgage executed TO
me Nos -. 1856. by NJ T.. Ef'au1 and
Sal.ie F.. Efian,l. and duly registered In
Boon y. page 2l3, Of the Registers Of
flee of Orange county. | WI. offer tor
sale al the court house door in Uillsboro
on Monday. August 10. 1891. the tract
of land particularly described i'll said
mortgage. adjoinin. the lands Of d. C..
Nc Adams. Thomas M,e ra.krn and
others. coiitainin., 3pp acres. more or
less. and known ~ Hunt and Wilson
tracts.
Sale for 1aymenr al note scared by
said meTi-t-" ..ald terms cash.
This 26tI DAY oi June. 1891.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18

Chills and fever Of three years
standing cured by Simmons Liver
Regula,or-E. Watkins, Watkins
House. Uptonville, Ky.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18

Thc Orange County
Observer. is the only pa
per erpubIished in Orange
County.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18

Itch on human aud horses and all
animals cnred in 80 inmates by
Woollord's Sanitary Lotion. THIS
never tails. Sold 10y O. Hooker
Druggist. llillSboro.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18

Only limited number Of those
Racket Packages at the Book Store.
Call early it Won wish to ge, one.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18
EXPLANATION.

Condition OF crops stated on basis
of 100 Best condition is 100 ex-
cellent condition is 80 to 100; good
condition is 80 to 90 fair condition
is 70 to 80; POOR condition is under
20.
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Soar Stomach, Diarrhna, ErRetation,
Gives healthy sleep and promotes
digestion,
Without injuriou: mcdication.
The Centaur Company
Orange County observer., 1891-07-18

PRICE REDUCED TO $l.0O PER
BOTTLE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

T AVN MOWERS and GRASS HCOKs-The
Ia "Favorlte" and "-uubeam." Mower adds
beauty to your lawn and gives it the appearance
Of velvet.
ie1O JAS F. OARLIN & SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
Opening and Closing of the Mails.

Northern mails close at 7:30 and 1000 &. u
and 12:45 snd 6:15 p. m. and 900 p. N. Open
ut $50 a. m., 1900 m, and $50 p. m.
Southern malls, via Charlottesville, Virgins,
elose at 500 and HOO q. m. and 800 p. m.
Open at ESQ and 200 p. N. and 500 P. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 500 q. n.
and 4:3O pm. Open at 1885 q. m and 7:30 pm.
Southern mails, via Richmond Va, closes OF
1880 q. m, 4.45 and 900 p. m. Open at $40
q. m. and 12 m.
Alexandra and Ronnd Hill, Va, mails close at
$50 o. N. and 4:1O p. m. Open at 900 a. m and
600 Pm.
closed msils to Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax
OH, Herndon, Leesburg Purcellville and Bound
Hill, Vs., close at 4:1O p. m. and open at 800 am.
Western mails close at 1880 q. NJ, 1916 and
800 o. m. Open at $50 and 1000 a. M, and
300 p. m.
Waahing ton d c., mails close at 7:30 and 1000
a. m. md 1915, 440 and 500 p. m. Open
@. 9.3, md 1000 a. m, 1900 m, and 800 and
$50 p. m.
Office Hours-Opon at $50 q. m. Close at $50
=, m. Open at $50 p. M. Close at p. m.
Sunday Hours-Open ct 900 q. IN. Close al
$50 q. m.
CARELESS Observation-Disclosures made on 5.
Srip routes-6:3O and 1000 q. m, 1920
400 and 5:45 p. m. On "Trip rorts-6:30 and
1000 q. m. and 6:46 P. m.
Deliveries made at 500 q. u. IL "a. and 900
.. N.
sunday-Carrier, window op.n re 300 and
close st $50 ., "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
THE GAZETTE.
SATURDAY EVENING. JULY il.
INSTANTANEOUS ITEMS.

MlSGGL4h 9AAAAS'
Five thousand acres of land have been ee-
cured In south New Jersey by the trustees
of Baron Hirsch's fund to establish Russian
Jews as agricuturists.
An engineering party is surveying nesr
Chambersburg, Pa, for another pipe ine to
run oil 6irect from the West Virginia oil
felds to New York. It is thought to be the
work Of the Standard Oh Company.
Stephen A. Ryan. the Atlanta merchant
who failed recently for large amount. In
statements to the court. Gays he Loaf enor'
NOUS .ums of money 10 gambling end bet.
ting, including $4,000 en- the Dempsey
Fitzsimmon's HehC in New Orleans.
During the furious ssnrm that occurred
Thurstav, at Helena, Mont, the house OF
Elmer E. Hanna was struck by light.
ming and the stock OF q loaded
Winchester rife was shattered, the
metal being melted, but not cartridge WAS
exploded. Mars. W. B. Edgar was sitting IN
her reeider Co. holding knife In one hanoi
trimming come flowers. when fssh parai'
lied her arm, and dashed the knife through
an open door and clear across another room.
Mrs. Edgar has recovered from the shock
The house wss rot damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

WARRENTON-TIsins Nos. 9. 10. u, 13 and
16 connect daily to and from Wsrrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVISIOH-Lesve Rocky Noun:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays $40 q. M,
arrive Franklin Junction $50 q. M; leave Rocky
Mount Tuesdays, Thursdays and saturdays $50
M, arrive Franklin Junction 11:30 a. N.
Leave franklin Junction Mondays Wednes-
days and Fridays 1870 p. M: arrive Rocky
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 1925 p. m;
arrive Rocky Mount 1920 P. m.
WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION.
ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandrja from depot st 800 o. m
and 4:45 p. NJ; arrive at Bound Hill 11:30 q.
m. and 7:20 p. N.
Returning, trains leave Round Hill 500 g. M.
and $40 p M, arriving at Alexandria at 1923
q. N. and 6:35 p. m.
Leesburg at $40 p. m. Leave Leesburg st 5:25
a. M, and arrive at Washington at 7:09 q. m.
The 900 q. m. train from Alexandria connects
at Round Hill with stage for Blue Ridge, Berry,
vile and Winchester, and at Leesburg with stages
for Alde and Middleburg.
Alexandria connect at Vienna with stages for
: a. 400 SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
On traino Noa. and 10 Pullman Buffet Sleeu-
era between New York and Atlanta, and At
lanta and New Orleans and Atlanta and Memphi 8
via Bennington.
On trains Nos II and 10 Pullman Buffet Yes
tibulo Sleepers between Washington and New
Orleans; New York. and Washington to Knox
vile via Salisbury and Ashevile, and through
cosches between New York and Atlanta.
Through tickets Oh sale at the principal stations
to all points. For rates or information apply to
any agent Of the Company, or to
j. B THOMPSON, Supt., Ale1a, Va.
G. N. BORUM, D. P. A., Lynchburg, Va.
W. q. GREEN, Gen. Mgr, Wash D. G.
JAS. L. TAYLOR, G. P. A., WASH, DC.
SOL HAAS, Traffic Mgr, Richmond, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
UNPUBLISHED 1s4s.
RoBT. w. FRENCH,
Successor to Geo. E. French,
Bookseller, Stationer&Prin

OOOAOO1AOAjN|o ~'oA0 W ~ W.
417&419 KING ST., ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Wholesale and retail dealer in all kinds Of STA.
TONERS GOODS. carry q larger and moro
varied line than any other house in the South Of
Commercial and Fine Stationery, Envelopes,
Shipping Tsgs, Bill, Note and Letter Heads, State
ments, Paper Bags Of all sizes, States, Pencils,
PcnhoIders, Inks, Mucilage, Tablets, Toys, Fancy
Goods, &C., &c. An indispensable line OF attract
i've and quick selling goods for dealers.
HEADQUARTERS
FOB EVERYTHING IN THE MUSICAL LINE.
sheet Music, Music Books, Music Folios and
eyory variety Of Musical Instruments. Agent for
the celebrated Estey Organs and Pianos, the Royal
st. John Sewing Maehines and the Remington
Standard Typewriter.
LOWEST prices for the highest grade of goods.
Your patronage cordially solicited The bright
faces Of my new and beautiful goods will greet
YOU, and my sslesmen will show you every at
tention. [apSl ROBT. W. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

A RE THERE ANY FLIES in your house while
"A You eatt The Fowler Fly Fans and thu
Hosc Metallic Window Screens will keep them
Of and make eating luxury.
ie1O JAS. F. CARL1N d SONS.
CARVEN WHEELS, assorted sizes, at 1928 King
- street, corner Of Royal. The above viii be
sold at greatly reduced prices. Call and examine.
anal J. T. CREIGHTON.&sO SON.
OUTING sHIRTs-A great variety at the
NO s''' f1-'' AMOS B. sLAYMARER'a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
LEGAL.

VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Court Of the city Of Alexandria
on tho 7th day Of July, 1891.
Bios B. Clark
Va.
Nancy Clark
Memo. The object of this suit Is to obtain an
absolute divorce.
Tho defendant, Nancy Clark, not having
entered her appearance and given security &C.
cording to the act Of Assembly and the
rules Of this Court and it appearing by
affidavit thst abe Is not resident Of thi. state:
1t is ordered that the said defendant appear here
within fifteen days after due publication OF
this order, and do what is necessary to
protect her interests in this suit, and that
a copy Of this order be forthwith insert
cd in the ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, newspaper
published in the city of Aexs ndria, once week
for four successive weeks and posted at the front
door of tie Court House of this city. A copy,
tcsto: JOHN .. bEACd, 'lerh
c. @. Garlic, p.q Jyo w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
BRICKS.

THE GRANT GRAIN CRADLE and the Eng
i. lish Waldron scythes are the best. Hsy
Rskes, Lawn Rakes. Scythe Stones and general
line Of Harvesting Goods.
ie1O vAs. F. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.

Ale1andris, Va, juno 25, 1891.
NOTICE-Pursusnt to article OF the by laws
IN ofthe TREASURY CONSOLIDATED COL D
MINING COMPANY, notice is hereby given that
at Che company's Office, in Ale1andris. Va, on
JULY 18th, 1891, there will be held special
meeting of the stockholders of said company. for
tho election Of officers and the transaction OF such
other business as may legally come before SAID
raeetine. W. g. ROSECRANS
B.. W. GREEN,
L. w. BED,
ROBERT MORRISON,
HIRAM L. WHITE,
N. F. GRAHAM,
je27 wsd Directors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
BueAiea's Arn1ca Aaive

THE BEST SALys in the world fox Cuts, Bruises
sores Ulcers, Sci. Eheum, Fever Sores letter,
Chapped Hnndl, Chilblains, Cornc and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively curoo Piles, or no pay
REQUIRED. 1t is seArsnteed to give perfect satis-
faction, or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sala sw 3 Leadbeeter Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
O T f &c E

- -
oFTHE
F." FIDELITY"
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCLA TON,
OF Washington, d. G.
Incorporated under tho laws Of the State OF Va ]
Best plan devised for securing home or for
saving money.
ANY amount losned, repayable $13 per month
on eech 81 600 advanced 1913 per month in
cludes tho monthly dues on shares) Shares 81
per mouth, maturing in 102 months for 5000.
Profit 500.
NO BACK DUES REQUIRED.
Six per cent interest allowed on special pay.
ments. Paid.up certificates for 800 issued at
$50 per share. per cont. per aLnum paid on
purchase price semi-annually.
OFFICERS.
Harrison DiDgmsn. President.
George W. Leach, Vice President.
o. T. Thompson. Treasurer.
Alonzo Tweedale. Secretary.
Andrew Wall, Manager.
Gen. J. E. Smith, Attorney.
Trustees-American Security and Trust Com.
pany, A. T. Britton, President. Depository-Cen.
trail National Bank.
SAMUEL POLLOCK, Superintendent,
N. E. cor. King and Fairfax sts. (up stairs).
mhd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

Subscription Zoe, YI per shsro
Monthly dues, 80 cents per share.
Shares to mature in about six years, making
231b per cent interest per annum upon tho amount
invested.
This association has gold nearly one thousand
shares in this city, and all the money paid in has
been loaned here 1t is branch of the Life in
surauce Company of Virginia, which wa charter
ed By tho State iu 1871, and now has assets
~ quitting to nearly one-hsf million dollars
which guarantees the payment of ali its obliga.
tions. It is home company, we'll managed and
per fectly reliable.
For stock or information apply to
E CORBETT,
ap3O Corner King and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
ELIxIR-
PLEASANT LEMON DRINK.

For billiousness ann constipation, take Lemon
Elixir.
For Indigestion and foul stomach, take Lemon
Elixir
For sick and nervous headsches take Lemon
Elixir.
For sleeplesaness and nervousness, take Lemon
Elixir.
For loss Of appetite and debility, take Lemon
Elixir
For fevers, chills and malaria, take Lemon
Elixir.
Dr.. Mozely's Lemon Elixir will not fail you in
any Of the above named diseases, all OF which
arise from torpid or diseased liver, stomach KID
neys or bowels.
Prepared only by Dr. 81. MOTLEY. Atlanta, Ga.
Soc. and 81 90 per bottle, at druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11

Washington and southwestern vestibuled Linn
tied, operated daily between Washington and At.
lsnta Leave Washington, No. 81, $40 p. M;
Charlottesville 11.55 p no.; Lynchbarg lbs a.nl.,
arriving Dsnville 3.35 p. m; arrive Atlsnt. 2 25
a. m. Returning, leava Atlanta, No 38, 1925
a. NJ; Ganville LAO p. M; arrive Lynchburg
1885 8. M; Charlottesville 5:2O 3. M; Washington
6:38 q. ~ This train is composed entirely OF
Pullman car on which an extra fare is charged,
cot exceeding So over and above regular Pullman
charges to any poiIt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-11
LEMOR HOT DROPS.

Cares all Coughs, Colds, Hosrsness, Sore Throat,
Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Hemorrhsgs and all
throat and lung diseases.
An elegant and reliable preparation.
% cents at druggists. Prepared only by DR.. Il.
Motley, Atlanta, Go
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-02
THREE GLINiPSES.

The Truth Seeker Converted by
Contemplating the Death of
Christ.
Rev. d. j. Burrell, at Westminster
church, last evening preached from the
text: There was man of the Phar-
isees named Nicodemus."-Jo iii. l.
The Bible is gallery of portraits. all
except one in silhouette. The story of
Jesus is told in particular, and fills the
Volume from the protevangeI In Gene
SIS to the vision of the Lamb in the apoc-
alypse. Around this central Sun of
righteousness revolve multitude of
lesser lIghtS-SOme of them, like Abra-
ham, and Moses, and Paul, are outlined
with considerable clearness, while
0therS are mere names, as Enoch and
MelchZiedek. But, in every case,
so much only is narrated as bears di-
rectiy upon the matter in hand, namely,
the setting forth of the plan of salvation
through Jesus the Christ. Among the
brief monographs of character in Script
ure none is more interesting than that
OF the Rabbi NicOdemus. He was a man
OF influence, a member of the Sanhedrim
or Jewish supreme court, and a sincere
seeker after truth. But, like many
his quest by disposition to receive
only such truth as could be certified by
the senses. He was nationalist, eager
to know what lies in the spiritual prov
lnce. yet willing to receive only what he
could see with his eyes and handle with
his hands. His story is told in three
paragraphs.
First-He Is represented as looming
to Jesus by night" He came because
he heard of Jesus as religious teacher
who verified His claim by miracles. He
came by night because, being rabbi
Ill high standing, he was ashamed to
come by day.
In that interview our Lord revealed
to him three great truths-the kingdom
OF God; regeneration, which IS the con-
dltlon of entrance, and faith in Jesus,
which is the test of regeneration. The
rabbi went away thoughtful, and We
hear of him no more for nearly three
years.
Second-He utters word in tie San
hedrim in defense of Jesus: doth the
law judge any man without hearing
him?' But he is quickly put to silence
by the derislve outcrieS of his fellows.
He has not gotten rid of his cowardice
yet, nor has he arrived at sound con-
vlction of the truth. He is on the right
track, however, and when man follows
the dlvinely given clew he is sure to
come sooner or later into the light.
Third-When the disciples were bury
ing the body of Jesus, NicodemuS came
with myrrh and aloes as a memorial
gift. He thus committed himself fully
to the Christian cause. What had
brought about this change? Probably
he had stood on Calvary and seen Jesus
die. The cross is the miphtieSt moral
force in the universe. Any man who
will seriously contemplate the death of
Jesus Christ will be convinced and
saved hV il