The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1893-02-15

An Excellent ArticIein Its Place,
A Cnrsn otherwise. :.

littls acquaintance, however its
influences are felt by those whe
do NOT have it as aSnsibly as by
those who possess it in album
dance, and it is a question, net
fully decided, as to which en-
joys the greater blessing-the
possessor or the non-possessor.
Money properly used is a bless
ing, to all mankind. But Of
late years it has figured largely
in the protection of law-bresk-
ers.
Very few murdsrsrs, who can
command money sufficient, are
ever hanged, and some of the
greatest scoundrsls living con-
mand respect because of their
money. Money value has tso
much to do with the human
kind today.
The life Of a nenilsss man is
just as sweet to himself az tbs
life of a millionaire is to himself
and in nine cases out Of ten it is
more important that the meni-
less mans life be spared as
there are some, doubtless, who
are locking to him for hslp.
Tbs man who has the monsy
il the great man Of the day
whether he has any brain or not.
Men are valued Of lsts by their
financial status. The man VITA
money, though illitera.e, can
take unto himself q highly cul-
tured woman as mis- wife, and
the result is thsy are unequally
yoked fer life, and are not hap
Pr.
Money is new the ruling fac
tor when it ought to be esteem
cd ~ = secondary matter. PriR-
ciple, and not money, is the
true foundation of manhood.
The question, "Wh&t shall I do
so as to become 8 great man."
is laid aside and Ghis is taken
UP: CHOW shall / manage to
get rich!''
Many people are engaged in
things Of doubtful proPristy-
things that are injurious to
themselves and their fellows
just in order to get hold Of the
filthy lucrs.
Some farmers have quit rails.
ing their supplies because they
could see no money in it, and
the result is they are poverty
stricken.
The transactions of trades
msn necessarily imply money,
but many Of them are not salts
fed ualsss they can rake it in
by the buShsl. If money value
were an essential prerequisite
in order to get to heaven-that
fair land would be sparsely set
tied.
Money may reVolutienizO ths
world and build fine castles or
palaces, but it will never be
used in the erection Of cur re-
sidencss in the world 70 come.
The use Of money il essential
to ths salvation Of many souls, |
and at the same time an. improp-
er use is multiplying the chances |
for the destruction Of many |
more. Money is found in ali
CLASSES Of society, but does not |
like the company Of the poor .
though always ready to bel
spent il their behalf. Money /
never commits crime but will /.
suffer Itself 10 be accessory to .
tie same. Money never com /
mits theft but will suffer itaslf.
to he stolen and never say i
word about II. AoEsy will new
or, Of itself, carry the glad tid-l
inEs Of salvation to benighte1 .
lands Of the earth, but never re.
fuses 10 Re seat Oh taken t. SUBJ
serve that cad. !
Money is vsry ssssntis! 10 She |
well being Of mankind, but 6
high and nsbis character ia the
FIRST thing to be obtained By all, /
and il is necessary that this CEN
tinue TO be the upPsrmost
thought in mans mind. II Z
mans worth consists in money
value alone, that man ia in q
dangerous place and had better
begin 70 think Of something