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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
blizzard IN the Nest.

Omaha. Neb., Nov. 26.-Thursday
night the mercury dropped to zero and
a terrific gale from the northwest
swept fine particles of snow in every
direction. The snow piled up in huge
drifts in the streets of the city, i'm
peding all kinds of traffic. Out in. the
state the situation is even worse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

The papers are beginning to write up
the survivors Of the famous ride by
Sheridan from Winchester to Cedar
Greek. II these old vets equal in
longevity the survivors of the charge
OF the 90 az BsIaklava the American
newspapers viii be publishing Shenan-
doah valley "reminiscences for half
century TO come
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

The IHlian football players Of the
Carlisle Pa school refused 10 contest
in match with West Point cadets.
md 50 a picturesque performance was
spoiled Think Of the historic sug-
gestiyeuess Of the descendants OF the
original red wa -riOrs engaged in a
friendly yet determined struggle with
Uncle Sans future herOesl
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

In the old colonial times there were
only IS post Offices in America. Ten
years later there were 900 offices; in
1850, $1,000; IN lss3. $1,000, and to-day
about 10000 have regular postmasters.
receive aud deliver mail matter. and
employ 100000 employees. men and
women
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

- an attempt was made 10
Uiow up u.- - "-ates consulate
building.
Flames at Stratford. Ont. destroyed
the city hall. the loss being $4,000.
From an aunt Cawthra Muloek, the
13-year-old son of the postmaster-gen-
eral of Canada, has inherited 1000, 600.
At Tournav, France. trains collided
end ten persons were killed and many
others were injured.
Canada has, il is said. refused TO stop
pelagic sealing for year, as the United
States requested.
Havana adviees say that no American
citizen is now confined in prison in the
island of Cuba.
The father of the young girl who es-
capped from a Cuban prison and came TO
the United States. Augustin Cossio, has
been released from prison in Cuba.
In Madrid the Official Gazette has
published the royal decree granting
autonomy to Cuba and Porto Rico.
The Cuban government in answer TO
the offer of autonomous terms by Spain
declines any proposition that does not
mean complete and absolute indie
pendence from Spanish domination.
In the Austrian reichsrath riots
prevailed and police were called upon
to preserve order.
Cod fishing was only half as large
this year as usual. and there will be
great suffering among the poor in Nova
Scotia.
II is said that the growth of German
influence viii necessitate union OF
Great Britain, Russia and France
In a typhoon which swept over the
Philippine islands several towns were
destroyed and 400 Europeans and 5000
natives were killed.
All the members of the Austrian min
istry rendered their resignation to En-
peror Francis Joseph
The last survivor of the combatants
at Waterloo, Lawrence Mccarthy, died
in the workhouse at Nenagh, Upper
airy, aged 116 years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
.DOINGS OF A WEEK
What Has Happened Throughout
the Civilized World.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
A Complete Review of the Happenings
of the Past Seven DAYS i'm This
and All Foreign Lands.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
GIVEN IN THE PRESS DISPATCHES
FROM WASHINGTON.

Ir Uncle Sans service there are -
go women pOstmasters and 81. 600 more
en- gagged in various post Offices through
out the country.
Throughout the country Thanksgiv-
ing day was observed.
Secretary of the Navy Long says in
his annual rarsr~- th~- .La
"a flghting order and
an auxiliary feet of over 80 steamers.
The cost of the navy for the fiscal year
ended June 80. 1897 was Sl7.5l4.23l.
More enlisted men and better dochage
facilities are asked for.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


The sum of $4,000 has been appor-
toned among the 1913 free high
schools OF the state by Superin-
tondent Of Public Instruction En-
cry. This IS the regular annual APP
preparation. and as The number Of
schools increases each year the aplro-
priation 10 each grows less. This year
those high schools which have expended
$1,000 or more for instruction during the
year receive SEQ from the state. The
others receive about one-fourth the
amount they have expended Cor irstrcc-
lien.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

\ mysterious triple crime VAS com
mitted at the home Of Ernest Cornell
IN Oconomowoc. Willie Cornell. aged
six. and Lille Cornell. aged four, were
found dead, lying on their bed with
their Threats cut. and Ernest Cornell.
their father. was living on the floor with
4 large cash across his throat The
general opinion is that Cornell killed
the children and afterward attempted
TO commit suicide because of domestic
troubles as he makes charges against
his wife and a boarder named Lewis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
usaxx shinncnt of Coal.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 29.-Over 1,oOo.-
600 bushels of coal left this port Sunday
for southern markets. There are in
the neighborhood of 100000 bushels
loaded awaiting shipment, and II IS e.
pected between 100000 and 100000
bushels will GET out on the present rise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

The body of Samuel II. Shelves, aged
50, one of the best-known men in
Racine county and p'ohcer, was found
dead in his bedroom n the Thompson
house at Union Grove. The body was
found in a kneeling position against
the bed. with his hands clasped as if
in prayer. Apoplexy was the cause of
death.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
Wage. Advanced.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 29.-Jones &
Laughlins on Saturday notified their
5000 iron workers known as day men
that commencing December 1 their
wages will be increased ten per cent.
This restores the reduction made some
months ago. as promised by the firm as
soon as improved conditions would war
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
Autonomy Recome. a Fact.

Madrid. Nov. 27.-The Official Ga
zette pu blishes the royal DEGREES grant
ing autonomy TO Cuba and Puerto Rico,
thus removing the anxiety that has be-
gun to be expressed on all sides as the
result OF the governments reticence
and unexplained delay.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
AgaIn.t the Lotter-.

Washington, Nov. 30.-Justiee Harlan
handed dos the opinion Of the United
States supreme court Monday in the
case of J. J. Douglas. plaintiff in error.
versus the commonwealth OF keutucky'
holding The franchise of The frankiort
lottery TO be Invalid.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

Washington, Nov 90 = Assistant Sec
rotary Vanderlip authorized the di-
rector of the bureau of engraving and
printing to print and deliver to the
United States treasurer s4s.000,0OO as
follows: United States notes, Sls,OOO,-
600; silver certificates, S24.O00.0OO;
treasury notes of 1890. $4,000, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

New York. Nov. 30.-'rhe schedules in
the assignment of Z. B. Cuthbert q
BANKERS and brokers. who assigned
81, August 81, show: Liabilities. $780,
..s5: nominal assets. sf26.77l. actual
.ssetS. SI69, 4J0
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
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Annexation of Hawaii.

Washington, Nov. Ex-senator Lodge,
a member of the committee on foreign
relations in the senate, was at the state
department Monday. He said the first
business of the senate would be to cor
firm the annexation of Hawaii, which
would be done by ratifying the treaty
or by legislation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
Death of n TheoIogIan.

Chicago, Nov. 26.-Dr. Miner Ray
uoud. for 80 years the maihstay Of Gar
ret Biblical institute of the Northwest
ern university, died at his home in
Evanston of old age Thursday morning
at five o'clock. DR.. Raymond was So
years old.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

Colorado's gold production has in
creased from 5000 900 in 1893 TO s22,-
600, 900 in 1897. putting it ahead Of Cali
fornia in gold mining. Colorado has
also mined this year nearly s2O,000,0 900
in silver. lead, copper and iron.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

Senator Morgan, recently returned
from Hawaii. says the $1,000 natives
VIII make good citizens. and that few
are opposed 10 annexation. He thinks
The island, which we can have for the
acceptance. would be cheap at $780,
600 600
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
Indicted.

Denver. Col. Nov. 29.-The grand
jury has found true bills against sew
eral firms for selling oleomargarine.
The Colorado Creamery Mems associa-
ton instiga;ed the prosecutions. II rs
claimed that eight out of every ten re-
tail groeers in the city handle oIeomar-
rarfna
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
Zero Weather in Northwe.t

ST. Paul. Mimi, Nov. 30.-Zero wealth
er continued throughout the north
west. eight below in this city at seven
o'clock Monday morning. At the same
hour Bismarck reported ten below.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

Washington. Nov. 27.-The largest
cannon in tie world is being built a.
the bethlehem iron works for the pro-
lection OF New York harbor. 1t viii
require 1000 pounds of powder 10 dis
charge It. and viii carry steel projec-
tile weighing 1900 pounds in almost r
straight line more than 10 miles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

Bath, y. Y, Nov. 30. James w. Love
ridge. who was injured in a football
game at Hammondsport Thanksgiving
afternoon, died here Sunday. His death
is supposed to be due to a kick in the
stomach received at the game. lie was
10 years old
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
To oppo.e Germany.

ST. Petersburg, Nov. 27.-The Novosti
contends that the growth of German in
fiuence in the near and far east will
necessitate a union of Great Britain,
Russia and France for the protection OF
their interests
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
nannra-nrenkInn Run.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 3O.-The Union Pa
cific fast mail at $3.50 o'clock Monday
night completed the longest record
breaking run ever made-5lo miles in
$50 minutes. The run was made from
Cba.-arna =, nu,aha
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

Oneida county las secured title TO
about 10000 acres of land by perfccting
it's title by quit-claim aud foreclosure
proceedings, and the county board has
authorized its disposition to settlers
who will agree TO improve the land.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

San Francisco, Nov. 30.-Active work
is being done here TO make the golden
Jubilee of the discovery of god in Cali
fornia a great success. The governor
will be asked 10 make January 20 a
=.ofa borilar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
,IIrhneI nefents stnrhnck.

New York. Nov 26.-Michael beat
Starbuck at Madison Square garden
Thursday night by 80 laps in distance
of % miles. Time, so minutes % l-j
seconds. This beats Michael's Chicago
,,anrI
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

Sweden is preparing a polar expedi-
ton for 1s9s. The annual arctic jour
ney is becoming a national institution.
Perhaps America sc; the fashion in GO
ing 10 the polls once a YEAR.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
Lose Point for Luetgcrt.

Chicago, Nov. 3O.-Judge Gary has
overruled the motion of the defense in
the Luetgert case that he refuse fur
Their to entertain jurisdiction or preside
at the retrial.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
In the Navy Forty-Nine YEAR.
All Are Free.

Boston. Nov. 27.-James Carroll, whC
died recently. had been in the navy a.
wears and ! months.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
SIoM Paw.

Passenger-This is a very SLOW road.
Brakeman-Ne cry.
DO You suppose it paws.
Yes; pays as It goes. TIP Date.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

Benton Harbor. Mich, Wow. 2T.-The
steamers City OF Duluth and City Of
Traverse will run all winter from Chi
csgo TO Milwaukee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

Boston, Nov. 27.-Capt W. \. An
drews is TO make his fifth attempt TO
cross the Atlantic in small boat. This
new boat will be II feet inches long.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

Havana. Nov. 27.-No American citi-
zen Is now confined in priS N 10 the
island of Cuba.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

Fire at Collins Ia, nearly destroyed
the entire town. Loss about $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02

Uncle Sans revenue cutter Bear
sai ed from Seattle. Wash, to aid the
whaling feet imprisoned in the ice in
The Arctic ocean on the northern shore
! Of Alaska.
In Nebraska the products from Deets
this season viii be near. 1900, 900
pounds Of sugar.
At the age of 50 years Col. John
Laing. a noted engineer of England
and America, died at his home in Balti-
more. Md
Anticipating the opening OF the new
lands TO settlement, hundreds of per-
sons are arriving in Oklahoma.
In San Francisco counterfeit dollars
better in the quality Of silver they con
tain than those turned out by Uncle
Sans mint are in circulation
In 81. Louis James Scales (coloredl
found guilty of criminal assault upon
Judge Ennis l2-year-old daughter Ka-
tie. was sentenced 70 90 years in the
penitentiary.
Scott Bowdish shot his nine-year-old
daughter. fatally iniurihg her, and
then killed himself at Mason City, Mich.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-12-02
WnrrllN Received.

Palma, Island of Maiorca, Nov. %
Lieut.. Gen. Weyler. of the Montserrnt,
arrived here Sunday morning and was
accordel an enthusiastic rcceDtion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-06-16
Kerr's Locals.

II you need anything In the furniture line
be sure TO visit my store where you will find
the very latest up-to-6ate stock OF fur n iture
ever shown in the city. No soilei. shop
worn, out-ofdate stuff. but honest, clesn, we'll
made goods at "live and let live prices"
Seven years experience In the furniture bus
iness has taught Us what to buy where to buy
buying OF US.
Quality at the top, prices at the bottom
Such is the verdict OF the trading public In
regard to our furniture.
IAN honest tale speeds best being plainly
told" The same Is true today as 1t was years
ago. Our method Of selling honest goods at
honest prices and allowing no misrepresenta-
ton is meeting favor with the public.
Put this on your mind-that II you are con-
templating buying a piece OF furniture or
anything TO furnish your house, that Kerr's is
the place TO go.
Now Is the time to get your mosquito bars
We have them from the cheapest to the best.
We are sole agents for the Dixie, the best on
earth.
Don't be deceived in the place, nor per-
suaded into buying, but insist on visiting
Kerr's before o have made your purchase
and you will never regret 1t,
A new lot rattan rockers just In, made by
the celebrated Whitney Co., which is In itself
a guarantee of their quality.
Distance no obstacle to our trade. Orders
by mail will receive same attention as If you
we're here and bought In person. prefer 10
be reliable TO everything else.
We cay the freight on all goods bought OF
US. Goods well packed by an experienced
packer.
Underbuy, then undersell-such Is our
claim. We are ever on the alert for bargains
as prices on cur goods Viii tell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-06-16

No man denies God until after be
has departed from God for as long as
he delights III the sunlight and fellow
ship of God he connot bring his heart
to the state of denial; but nee we are
separated from God, as Peter was, it is
easy to deny him. And then return to
him must be by the path Of tears and
bitterness.
What q noble life is that Of the
Christian? TO live for Christ, having
all the powers and faculties of the soul
consecrated to his service, finding en-
joyment in working for him taking
Delight in doing his will, rising above
the world to have secret communion
with Christ. Blessed And it is a
privilege every n may enjoy.
1t is not what we earn, but whae we
saves, that makes us.rich; it is not
what we eat; but what we disgest,
that makes us strong it is not what
we read, but what we remember, that
makes US learned il is not what we
intend, but what we do that makes US
useful ; it IL not a few faint wishes,
but a lifelong struggle, that makes us
valiant.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-06-16
THE COLLEGE CITY.
News Notes Of the Glad Commence.
ment Time-Literary Societies Gel.
ebrate-NumerOus Personals.
Dne Vast G q limo IL

Due West, S. c., June II, 1897.
Rev. Mr.. Baird conducted services In the
Baptist church Sabbath evening.
Rev. James Pressly filled the A. Il. P. pull
pit Sabbath night.
Rev. Mr.. Earle gave a talk on missions In
the Baptist church Wednesday night.
The presentation OF about thirty Bibles
Ing In the A. r. P. church. Revs. j. A. Low
cry and L. &. Boyce delivered the Bibles and
diplomas.
Rev. o. Y. Bonner was called to Cooks sta.
ton one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Devlin can now celebrate q re-
union. as all the family are present.
Rev: R.. L Grler and family left for Mount
Zion, Mo-, last week.
S. A. L. n Southern agents have been
here securing travel over their routes. The
patronage was divided.
Superintendent Mayfeld took part in the
ceremonies yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pearson, Of Woodruff,
are with friends In town.
Capt. r. H. Armstrong will visit his old
home in Tennessee soon.
Mr.. James Magill, who has been Ill for
some ten days, is out again.
Miss Septema Hollingsworth has returned
from Dover.
Mrs. H. NJ. johnson and Miss Ida nave re-
turned home for q short vacation.
Mr.. j. e. Hemphill. of the News and Cou-
rier, Is here 10 write up commencement.
We have been called TO mourn the loss of
another loved one.
III oldlC dsdllSJ Oil OOWdu " GIlS pidCc
for larceny has been settled by the Solicitor.
Our town council have greatly improved
the streets OF late.
Our town Is alive with visitors from every
part OF the State and Other places. in fact we
are crowded.
We will give you commencement data in
full next week.
The literary halls were crowded to their ut
most capacity last night. The Anderson
band furnished music for the Philos and the
Edwards Glee Club the music for the Euphe-
mians. The following programmes we're car.
ried out:
Fifty-eighth anniversary celebration Of the
Euphemian Literary Society, Erskine Col
lege, Due West, S. c., June IA. 1897:
Prayer. Music.
ence Of Political Morality. Affirmative. E. B.
Phillips, Ga; negative. B. ]. Gitfen. S. T..
Senior Orator-R. &. Bradley, S. Gin
Trust.
Junior Orator-Sherwood Bonner. Ala
"They Hanged their Harps upon the Will
ows."
Medal orator-Hon. H. Cowper Patton, Col.
umbia, s. {.
Marshals-D. L, Pressly, chief, S. c.; NJ. G.
Brice. S. c.; r. r. MofTat, Tenn.
Fifty.sixth anniversary celebration of the
Philomathean Literary Society. ErsKine Col
lege, Due West, 5. c., June II, 1897:
Prayer. Music.
Senior Orators. j. Patterson, MIss-Man
IL Man and Master Of his Fate.
Debate: Resolved, That Matthew Arm old's
Criticism on America was Unjust. Afirma.
tive, ]: A. Black, S. c.; negative. I. S. Cald-
Junior Orator-J. w. Carson, N. C.-Indi.
vidual Power In Society.
Medal Orator.. E. M. Bell, MI. Mourne, N.
Marshals-C. T. Young, chief, Fla. s. Sea.
ton, Texas; I. d. Barron. :. c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-06-16
Locals AMOS Il. Morse.

Read my ad In regard to kerosene oil. Big
inducements offered to cash buyers.
Just received a fresh lot of Blocks celebra-
ted soda crackers. salt tea flakes, snaps, &c.
I have a remnant Of fruits that 1 want to
close out. See these close cash prices Nice
prunes SC per pound, London layer raisins &c
pound, California apricots (worth l5c) for on
ly l0c pound.
I have just opened a half barrel Of fresh.
bright, new catch mackerel. They are fine.
Try them.
A new lot OF lobster, trlpe, salmon, just In.
1 have an elegant stock of teas-black and
green, straight and mixed. The Regina" put
up In quarter, half and one pound packages Is
a very fine mixed tea. Try a package OF II.
If you drink coffee come and get your coffee
where you can buy IT, cheap. Eight pounds OF
good green coffee for 81.
The best l211c green coffee on the market
right here.
Fruit season almost here. ] would like TO
sell you your fruit jars and jelly glasses.
If the flies bother you get a fly fan for your
table and a mosquito net for your bed.
A hammock is nice to hold or swing In, and
a croquet set for an evenings pleasure. 1 can
furnish both.
A few Ice cream churns left. Prices way
down.
Hey sports! l have the best sweater in
black, blue and maroon you ever had offered
at fifty cents.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-06-16
L. w. Whites Locals.

The heavy sales OF wash dress goods still 60
on every day at the store Of L. w. White. We
nave sold q great many Of these goods. but
our stock IL still large n attractive. Come
and let US show you the handsomest line OIL
prints, percales, organdies, lappels. muslins,
lawns and dimlties you have ever seen.
We lave had good success In selling ribbons,
laces and embroideries. In all these lines our
assortment Is very complete.
We nave received this week another supply
of mattings. Some OF the styles are very
pretty. Call and see them.
Look at our stock OF light weight summer
clothing, and gents' summer underwear. II
you want TO keep cool these are the things to
buy.
The season for Ice cream has come and
every housekPeper should have her own
freezer. The White Mountain is the best
No other freezer that has yet been put upon
the market ia equal 10 It. l have the White
Mountain Freezer In four quarts, six quarts
and eight quarts. Prices are lower than ever
before. Come and buy one. l.. w. White.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-06-16

And the hearts needs to know God
as the All-beautiful and All-good, the
Source ofwhatever is tender and low
able in this world. Otherwise our
most beautiful ideas are only bubbles
on the stream of accident. Unless
God is in all, earthly love is insub-
stantial.
To cultivate hopefulness is a duty,
quite as much as it is a duty to cult
vate morality. 1t belongs to the
Christians discipline in righteousness.
Rational optimism-the optimism OF
the Christian faith and the Christian
spirits grounded in the reality and
perfection of God.