Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-04

to-day is, that some day wages in this
country will come down to the same level
with those of Europe, and it is against any
possibility of such change that unions
and labor organizations fight. This is the
foundation of the sweating system"
which is curse to America. The victims
are worse paid than even the contract la
borers Of other countries. Not only do
they live on starvation wages, in homes not
fit for dog, but they drive out the skilled
man from the field. The contractors are
all in the business for big profits and while
we are more humane than others, the ma
jority are little better that merciless ty-
rants.
Third, To uphold the American public
school. In order that this great country
might grow it is necessary that the people
should be educated Ignorance never built
a country never formulated our system
of government, never fashioned our Con-
stitution ignorance never did anything but
to overthrow. 1t is brains that moves the
world. The powers of the past spring forth
not through numbers, but mental activity.
How then, are we to strengthen our
ton but by educating them, and this is
done through the public school. Edu-
children the principles of the constitution,
impress upon their minds the very founda-
ton thoughts of our country and when
they come of age they will stand up for
their nation. Burke has well said, I'VE
might spend our money for the defense of
the Union Jack, we might build splendid
ships and perfect the manner of manu-
featuring the machinery of war, but when
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higher intellectual culture, then you do
better than make guns
''Infidelity has never elevated men, Abe
ism has never given freedom to the soul,
agnostdcism has never fashioned our Con-
stitution. 1t is God who has brought man
from his fallen condition; it is revelation
that has enlightened the world. 1t is the
Bible that has opened the doors of Heaven
and shown men how to reach it. and as
we have our country and people at heart,
we know of no better way of showing the
children the principles and truths of hea-
ven than by placing in the school room
Gods Holy Truth. Here every child may
have impressed upon his mind every morn
ing some precious lesson before he takes
up the duties of the day. Besides all these
objects enumerated each individual men,
unemployed to find employment, it es-
tablishes a sick fund and a nurse to watch
over them, and if death should enter their
midst, it comes forward and helps to de-
fray the expenses. Then by the help of
the National Orphans Home the chill
dren are looked after. Should we not drop
a flower of tribute to woman. In every
walk of life. in every human pursuit, in
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of human endeavor, they have shown
themselves the peers of American men.
Through their energy the Daughters of
America was organized in 1884, as wom-
ans auxiliary of the Junior Order. The
order has spread rapidly and has become
deservedly popular with patriotic women
who try to carry out their principles
PATRIOTISM.
1.-THE very foundation of our order is pa
triotism To love our order we must love
our country. Our country gives us every
thing that makes US happy. Our homes,
our opportunities, our prosperity, our lib
erty, everything that is dear and precious
to us comes from our country. We should
love the land we dwell in; not gushing,
sentimental love not effervescent, unreli-
able love- but pure, fervent love from the
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When we behold the liberty of our people,
see the doors of opportunity open to us.
the peace and prosperity around us, and
then look upon the expressions, the pow
erty the wretchedness and the inequalities
in other lands, our hearts should be filled
with gratitude for the one who opened the
door for us. 1t was patriotism that nerved
our forefathers to face untold dangers in
clearing this land; it was patriotism that
men rallied around their leader to secure
independence; it was patriotism that the
noble sons of the north held up their hon
ored flag and were willing to face shot
and shell; nay, even death, rather than
her folds should trail in the dust. So it is
patriotism that the Junior Order has taken
as its corner stone. Not that which is
Haunted from the Eousetops on the Fourth
of July, or hid away in the cellar, but
tina which dwells in the heart and is the
voice of the people. Israel honored the
ark, so we honor our country.