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Passaic City record., 1898-07-23
Courage Built on Faith.

The root of the noblest courage is faith in
God. The courage that inspires is clear
eyed and sensitive. Men do not care for the
fluent condolences of the comforter who has
never known grief; they long for the word of
one who has passed through a like trial and
been victorious. The man whose optimism
Is a matter of perfect health and who
takes no account of the black mysteries and
the tragic sorrows of life can never lead
his fellows; we follow those only who have
faced all the horror of darkness and who
feel the full weight of the great and terrible
burden of the world. Courage becomes
contagious and inspiring only where it grows
like beautiful flower in the very heart OF
the storm. If Christ had not drunk the cup
of anguish to the bottom, He would not have
been the supreme Comforter The courage
which shines like light on the confused
and storm-swept field of life must face
and feel all the perils and yet rise above
them it must be encompassed with all
the mists and clouds of earth and yet
pierce them to the vision of the un-
dimmed sun above all fogs and blackness.
There is no real rest until we reach God;
there is no noble and inspiring courage
until we trust in Him. When we build on
such faith floods may break on the founda-
tions. but cannot move them; clouds may
obcure the sun, but cannot destroy it. "You
may kill US, but you cannot hurt US, said
one of the noblest of the early martyrs to
his prosecutors. "If God be for us, who can
be against us?"-Ihe Outlook.
Passaic City record., 1898-07-23
New zealand's Birth and Death Rate.

The New Zealand birth rate con-
tinues to attract the attention of sta
tisticians. 1t has steadily declined
until it is now slightly under twenty
six per 1000. In the last sixteen
years it has fallen more than twelve
points. Population increases, but
the number Of births remains virtu-
ally stationary, and SO the rate per
thousand sinks. The births num-
bered between $4,000 and $4,000 in
1882, and they number between 49,
900 and 1000 in 1896 If the rate
goes on falling it will in few years
be on level with that of Ireland, if
not of France. Two things save the
colony from an arrest of the growth
of population. First the death rate
-9.3 per thousands the lowest
recorded of any country in the world; /;
second, there is small but appreci-
able immigration. Those who hold
that high STANDARD of education and
comfort involves a decline in both
the birth and death rates have here a
confirmation of their theory. The
average of children in regular school
attendance in New Zealand is higher
even than in Scotland d.-London News.
Passaic City record., 1898-07-23
Conversion but the Beginning.

Just in proportion as any life is thor
oughly conscientious Christian life must it
encounter enemies without and within.
There is no lack of ''Amalekites" in any
track we may take. and some of them
start up in our own hearts. Conversion
does not end the battle with besetting
sins; it rather intensifies the conflict.
Paul might have had more quiet time
if he had let the old Adam have his way;
instead of that he exclaims $50 fight ],
not as one that beateth the air; but
keep my body under and bring it into SUBJ
jection.' One of the best men l ever knaw
has a constant fight with naturally unruly
temper. and there is more than one good
woman who has hard work to restrain an
unruly tongue. There is enough animal
lust in the constitution of some Christians
to keep them watching as travellers in Africa
watch for tigers in the jungles. Pride
is the besetting sin of Brother A,
and love of popularity is the snare
of Brother B. and a pinching covet-
business makes it no easy thing for Brother
G to open his purse wide when the collection
basket comes along. The Masters constant
command is, 'Isay unto you all, Watch!'
The Christian who gives up fighting his
Amalekites and tries to find peace by sur
rendering to them, is disgraced in the sight
of God, such encouragement means death
to all healthy and happy religion. Theodore
L. Cuyler, d. d.
Passaic City record., 1898-07-23
Christening as a Token of Love.

1t is hard to believe that love sometimes
deliberately hurts its object. But it does.
And the love that thus causes pain and sor-
row is the very highest, purest type of love.
1t is divine love. 1t is such an intense and
sincere love that it would rather infiict
anguish than fail of doing its very best for
the beloved one. 1t is too genuine, too
strong, too clear-eyed not to put foremost
the highest interests of its object. 1t will
not spare him in mistaken and fatal kind
ness. 1t will cut to the quick. doubtless
aching with sympathy even as he aches
with pain, rather than fail to remove, if
possible. those traits which involve peril, If
not ruin,t to the character. When the Psalm
ist said, 1T is good for me that 1 have been
afflicted" he was not talking cant. He had
reached point in his earthly career at
which he could look back upon the preced-
ing years and see them-much as God sees
them-as whole. He could appreciate the
danger of the temptations which he had met,
and the necessity of sharp warnings at this
point and of actual scourgings OF the soul at
that point, in order to prevent his straying or
to rescue him, already strayed, from the way
of safety. Such retrospect of life is granted
to each of us at times and it is full OF instruc-
tion. 1t teaches us tremendous TRUTH the
need and nse Of unhappiness. 1t does not rem
der distress agreeable. But it does draw the
worst sting from grief by revealing it to be
not the blow of bludgeon in the grasp of
foe but the lancet in the hand of a wise and
tender friend. Christening widens expert
ence deepens sympathy. enlarges the range
of friendship. invigorates character. throws
the soul back upon God in firmer trust and
does work for the soul so noble that If its
own character alone be regarded, the divine
love behind it and pervading it becomes evil
dent. Blessed are they who no longer need
to be thus assured because their own hearts
have learned the truth and rest upon it.
Passaic City record., 1898-07-23
Sure of Thy Love.

o Lord, by all thy dealings with US,
whether of Joy or pain, of light or dark
ness, let US be brought to thee. Let us
value no treatment of thy grace simply be-
cause it makes us happy or because it makes
us sad. because it gives or denies us what
we want; but may all that thou sendest US
bring US to thee, that knowing thy perfect
ness we may be sure in every disappoint-
ment that thou art still loving us, and in
every darkness that Jhou art still enlighten-
ing,u and in every enforced idleness that
thou art still using us; yea in every death
thou art giving us life, as in his death thou
diGst give life to thy Son, our Saviour,
Jesus Christ. Amen.
Passaic City record., 1898-07-23
A TEMPERANCE COLUMN,
The DRINK EVIL MADE MANIFEST
IN MANY WAYS.

The saloon-keeper's Motto-Major-Gen-
eraI Miles Issues an Order For the
United States Troops to Refrain From
the Use of Intoxicants.
though the temperance cranks are trying,
TO stop honest folks from buying
dy good liquor, all their lying
And abuse won't win the fight;
FOR, in spite of all their crying,
)n my license I'm relying,
Ind, boldly stand, replying:
"Whateyer is is right"
What care for mothers, signing?
Dr., for hungry children, dying?
!or quickly send them flying
II they come within my sight.
With a purpose firm, undying,
Here stand, my foes defying;
70 both prayers and threats, replying:
Whatever is is right"
Passaic City record., 1898-07-23
why France is Decadent.

Here is an interesting thing:
French author, E. Demoiins, has
ately published book on 1.-THE French
men of To-day Les Francois d'aujour-
ihui''), in which he finds that the deca-
ience of the French people, the vulgarity
Of their literature, and their incapacity for
self-government are due to the vineyards
Of France.
That is to say, the cultivation of vine
yards being the chief agricultural pursuit
Of the nation, and requiring very little
labor or ingenuity or mechanical skill, 1t
has produced people indolent, unwilling
to assume the initiative in the march of
progress, destitute of the sterner virtues,
and open to the vices of idleness and pro-
tligacy.
NJ. Demolins is not speaking of the re-
ing; but the whole world has been ringing
of late with the warnings uttered by the
College of Physicians of France relative
to the rapidly growing evils OF in
temperance So it appears that "wine
is mocker'' at both ends of the
line-in its production and in its con-
sumption! In either or both it is pow
erfui auxiliary to national decadence and
political feebleness. The ease with which
the vine is grown has tended to destroy
the diversity of French agriculture and to
make the country singularly dependent
upon other countries-acting upon France
much as the cotton industry has acted
upon certain of our Southern States.
The viticultural commission of Califor-
MIA is invited to a perusal of NJ. D emolin's
book. Also that great multitude of peo-
pie who have gone into rhapsodies over the
beautiful vineyards of France and Italy,
and poetized over the blessings of the
vine.-The Voice.
Passaic City record., 1898-07-23
Temperance WORK in Norway.

The temperance women of Norway have
done some telling work in quiet way.
They have secured the enactment OF law
which prohibits liquor-seller from en-
pioying any woman but his wife in connec-
tion with his business. Last year ma
tional temperance celebration was held,
and all those who were engaged in, or sym
pathized with, temperance work ioine,l in
a grand parade, in city, town and hamlet.
OF the ten thousand who participated in
the Christiania demonstration, one thou
sand were children.
Passaic City record., 1898-07-23
A1cohol.s Effect Upon the Body.

According to the report of the researches
of Dr. elearde, of France, on alcohol, il
relation to diseases produced by the ac-
tion of microbes, it seems that, on the
whole. the effeAt of alcohol is to weaken
the resistance of the tissues to microbe at.
tack. drunkard vaccinated at the Pas
teur Institute for rabies was treated at
the same time as child bitten by the same
dog. The man drank all through his
treatment. He died of rabies, while the
child became we'll and safe.
Passaic City record., 1898-07-23
ADVICE of General sherman.

General Tecumseh Sherman was at one
time addressing the young women of the
New York Normal College, anc said
"Girls, don't marry man who is, in the
slightest degree, addicted to drink. l know
what am talking about when I say that
YOU had far better earn your own living
than to take the awful risks involved in
such O marriage"
Passaic City record., 1898-07-23
Temperance Notes.

A little rum may lead to great rriH.
Sociability is not dependent upon liquor
Cervera is captured; but the rum devi
Is still loose.
The brothers blood stains the entrances
to every saloon.
Don't drink Intoxicating liquor with the
expectation that it will make man of you
On the contrary, 1t may make beast o
you.
Passaic City record., 1898-07-23
Klondike,s Gold Product, sa5, 900. 900.

Twenty miners from the Yukon reached
San Francisco, with SO 600 in gold. They
reported hard times and sickness at Daw-
son, and that the gold product now there
would probably reach $25, ,000, 600.
Passaic City record., 1898-07-23

Electricity Employs Millions.
Electricity is said to give employment to
Eve million psople.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21
Patriotic Young Men.

Gen. S. d. Lee, president of the A. "
NJ. College at Starkville, wrote to the
executive committee of his board of trus-
tees, telling them that the fourteen
members of his senoir class have de-
termined to volunteer for the war with
Spain. and have the permission of their
parents to go, though they lack Sin
weeks of graduation. Gen. Lee asks the
trustees for authority to graduate these
Young men without examination, as has
been done with the senior classes at
West Point and Annapolis. He states
that it has always been his aim as pres
ident of the college to implant in the
Young men of the State who are under
his charge spirit of patriotism and
love for the flag of their country, but
he was not prepared for such move
ment os this. Still he ''glories in their
desire to serve their country Super
intendent Kincannon made immediate
answer, congratulating the young men
on their prompt and patriotic response
to the presidents call for troops, and
directing Gen. Lee to proceed on the
| lines indicated.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21
Army Examinations.

Examinations for admission to the
army are going steadily forward at
jackson. An army examination is
strictly business, and is no respecter OF
the civil proprieties. Six hundred and
ninety-eight men have been examined
and of that number 1876 have been re-
jected. Half of the First regiment is
ready to be mustered in. The present
examining board, while duly strict, as
it is required to be by regulations, is
blowing larger percentage OF men to
pass, Many of those already turned
down will be afforded a re-eXamination'
All those who have been rejected on
recount of failure TO come up to the
standard weight-l25 pounds--will be
given rc-cxamination if they do not
fall below ll0 pounds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


The posse which left Meridian few
nights ago to hunt for the Cuba, Ala,
train robbers have returned after
fruitless search. They tracked the
robbers to Toomsuba, where all trace
was lost. At Toomsuba the depot had
been broken into and robbed. The
agent says the robbers secured only
few dollars there. Near the scene of
the holdup the posse found three masks,
and they think that but three men were
connected with the robbery. The
masks give clew which would tend to
fasten the crime upon three hoboes who
were seen lurking about Cuba. They
robbed negro woman's house OF some
bacon, taking an old dress to wrap it
in. The masks were recognized by the
woman as portions of her dress, and, to
clinch the matter they were strongly
| llmpregnated with the odor OF bacon.
The express people claim the robbers
secured less than $50, as shown by
checking up.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21

Deputy SherifY Killed.

A tragedy that has excited the entire
section occurred in Sequatchie valley,
about 30 miles from Chattanooga, Tenn.
Deputy Sheriff William Raulston went
out to arrest Charles Russell, a noun
taineer, 20 years of age, and coming
upon him in secluded place in the
woods, was shot by Russell or some
companion, aad mortally wounded,
dying. Counterfeit money has been
floating around loose in the valley for
months, and Russell, it is said, was de-
tccted manufacturing it. The families
of both men are very numerous, and
the killing has aroused bad blood, and
will probably result in more trouble or
bloodshed
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21

Ex-Treasurcr l. C. Smith, one of ths
most prominent and popular citizens OF
Lincoln county, Miss, accidentally
killed himself at his home, three miles
east of okhaven. He started out Of
his house, pistol in hand, to shoot a
hawk which had been destroying pou'-
try. Just as he reached the edge OF the
gallery of his house he made misstep
and fell. His pistol was discharged
and IA bullet entered his breast. His
half-crazed wife ran to his relief and
she and a colored servant carried him
into the house just as he gasped his last
breath. The only words he spoke after
his wife reached him were: Il am
| badly hurt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21
Crops In the Delta.

A Commercial Appeal correspondent
writing from Greenvillc says: The cot
ton acreage of this fertile section is
fully as large this year as last. The
cool weather, however, has retarded
the growth of the cotton and the plant
is small and siclSly AS rule, Warm
weather is needed for the growth OF
.otton and is badly needed in this sec
ton now,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21
OratoricaI Medal,

Seven contestants from the freshman
class of the University of Mississippi
competed in the Hcrmean Literary So
cictv prize defamation contest for two
gold medals at the university chapel
last week. The judges awarded the
first medal to j. c. Kyle, Jr., son of eN'
Congressman j. C., Kyle, of Oxford.
The second medal was awarded to 5. l.:
Rowan, of Wesson. The medals will
be delivered during commencement ex-
crcises in June.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21

Since the adjournment of the legis-
lature, in February last, one of the
laws of its making has twice been put
to the test. The list of special judges,
chancelors and district attorneys, like
the Federal pension roll, had grown to
alarming proportions; it was costing
State thousands of dollars per annum,
and those officials acquainted with the
facts advised the legislature to call
halt, which was done by the passage of
an act approved January 81 stipulatlng
that in the future the regular Judges,
chancclors and district attorneys, when
disqualified to oiiiciate in any partic-
ular case or at any term of court, should
pay the SPECIAL Judge, chancellor or
district attorney who served in his
stead.
On the very day this act went into
effect Hon. Walter Trotter of Winona
was sitting as special judge in place OF
Judge w. f. Stevens at Carrollton, and
had been for two or three days prior to
the passage of the act. He also served
five days after its passage. The auditor
of public accounts settled this claim, as
the new law directed, by paying Mr.,
Trotter for the days he served as judge
prior to January 2l, and deducting so
for five days served after January 81.
The First district now comes to the
front with the second demonstration OF
the effect of this law. Judge +. q.
Sykes, recently appointed, was on one
side or the other of large number OF
eases on the Monroe county docket, and
being thus disqualified, called on Hon
Newman Cayce, the old judge, to pre-
side in his stead at the March term
which he did. Later on Mr., Cayce sent
his bill for six days services, as has
been customary, to the auditor. Aftei
:, some delay and on the advice of the at
torney-general. warrant for $50 ha
been issued to Mr.. Cayce, and Judg'
Sykes notified that the amount has beer
= deducted from his salary. So far thes
are the only two cases brought to tn
t attention of the auditor, and it is high
: ly probably there will be few if an
e more. The intention of the legislator
S was to put an end to these special
d Judges, chanccllors and district atto1
i neys, sometimes necessary, but oftc
not by any means, and it is thought tli
$ object has been accomplished.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21

Hill Hudson, one of the five shot at
a negro picnic at Lake Lanier, Ala,
died. lie was shot just over and just
under the heart The row grew out OF
a game of craps. Hudson went back,
and grabbing all the money in sight,
he remarked, "You niggers can't play
craps" and backed off, drawing his
pistol. Instantly dozen other pistols
flashed. and Hudson fell. There was
firing for two minutes after he fell and
i've in all were wounded. Eight of the
negroes were placed in the county Jail.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21

Rev. J. A. Anderson introduced a res
olution in the conference of the NJ. h,
church. south, at Baltimore, Md, to
the effect that the conference look with
disfavor on the practice of discussing
in the newspapers the qualifications OF
the various candidates of various bish-
oprics, which provoked an animated
debate, many of the members charac-
terizing it as an effort to ''muzzle the
press" 1t was finally laid on the table
bv "A decisive vote.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21
The Spanish Sneaks.

Sr. PIERRE, Martinique, May l7'-Ihe
snanisb fleet has evidently left Maru-
n;oue waters, and it is believed here the
ships have sailed either for oupa OF
Porto Rico The Terror ana A'cah'e
orc still M Fort de France. Repairs on
tho boilers OF the Terror are nearly
comnlcted. and it is reported she VIII
leave tomorrow. The Alicante un'
doubtedly carries supplies and Goa, IN IN
rescrve 1t is said that Spanish snip
entered this port during the n'gh''
showing no lights, and departed "i'''
making n scout of the harbor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21
prcsented IA Flag.

The young ladies of Grenada few
days ago entertained the Grenada
Rifles and number of young soldiers
from Water Valley who will join the
Grenada Rifles as soon as they are
ready to be mustered into service. Miss
Ruby Perry presented the company
with Alag, mailing patriotic and ap-
propriate presentation address. Capt.
Ben Moore received the flag on behalf
of his company. Hon. W. q, Mclean
was present and made q patriotic
speech. Aftcrward banquet was en-
i0yUh hy all present,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21
THAT poDGING SQUADRON.
N..css,ty For and the Prospect OF Corner
ing 1t.

WASHINGTON, May l0.-lntimations
have been received here that Gen
Rlanco at Havana, is very short OF am,
,,rr;,ion in which case the powerful
batteries at the entrance of Havana
,,.rhor of course, would be deprived OF
: large part of their defensive strength
mis- state of affairs may lead to some
dssnerate attempts ut blockade run
ning ON tho part Of the Spaniards, IN
the hope of getting more ammun'Noh
inso Havana.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21
Great Revival at shaw.

Shaw has b en- swept as never before
by great religious revival. The stores
closed in the day and the people turned
out en- masse. Many prominent men
were converted and joined the differ
ent churches. The meeting was held
hy Rev. w. NJ. Mcintosh, assisted by
Rev. +. $. Lewis. All denominations
united in the work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21
Rigid Medical Examination.

The rigid medical examination to
which the Mississippi volunteers are
being subjected, is resulting in the re-
lection of about 20 per cent. In some
companies the loss is one-third. As
soon as the field and staff and company
organizations of the First Regiment are
perfected complete roster of the
whole will be given, the names of en-
listed men being in alphabetical order.
Col. J. l.. Power has promised to do
this for the soldier boys. The same
will be done for the Second Regiment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21
The wisdom of silence.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-An order post
ed this morning, and signed by Secre-
tarv Long. relative to the publication
of news cmanating from the navy de-
partment, had the effect today OF con-
siderably curtailing the supply OF IN
formation that heretofore has been
rather freely given out. The secre-
tnrv's orders were directed to Capt
Crowninshicld, chief of the navigation
bureau. and he in turn gave 1t erect oy
making an order that no person CON con,
n,cted with his bureau should nave
nnv conversation whatever upon SUP
iccts in any way pertaining to the
navy with representatives of the press
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21

LINCOLN, Neb., May l7.-Wllliam d,
BRYAN is to organize "A third regiment
of Nebraska volunteers, to tender their
services to the president as soon Us
mustered. Gov. Holcomb today issued
him commission as colonel, with au-
thority to proceed, and Mr. Bryan 'olo
tho Associated Press correspondent to-
NIGHT he would accept the commission
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-05-21
Schley's Squadron.

CHARLESTON, S. c., May l5.-Commo'
dorc Schley's flying squadron passed
here at $3.50 this afternoon, stopping
Just long enough to get orders await
ing them on board the lighthouse tender
Wistaria. 1t was under full headway
again in fifteen minutes, and soon passed
out of range to the southwark. Com
modore Schley reported all well.