Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-04


Leading Principles of Fraternal
Organization-He Spoke Interest,"
ingly of the objects and influence
of the Order.
To the members of Wheeling Coun-
ell No. 1, Lincoln Council No. %, John
A. Logan Council No. 8, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
and the auxiliary organization, Daugh-
tiers of America, Rev. C. B. Graham
delivered a very appropriate sermon
at the North Street NJ. E. Church yes
terday morning, selecting for his sub
ject "A Brotherhood" The minister
especially pointed out the objects, pow
er, possibilities and responsibilities of
the order and his remarks being of a
most helpful and interesting nature,
elected the closest attention from those
present he began by saying one of the
chief characteristics of the Christian
religion is it's universally in its ap-
pllcation to all the world, to all classes,
to all climes, to all ages and to all con-
ditions of man. The world has ever
given preference to caste, creed and
credentials as kind of self-protection
Consequently premiums have been paid
on classes and certain conditions of
men, not justly. The evils of partial
ity and prejudice were not confind to
the ignorant and the unlearned. Saul
was wise in the things of the world
and indeed of the national religion and
for which he was jealous supporter
I'VE worship to-day in special way
or form. These organizations are here
as an evidence of love for there is not
an organization worthy of the name
OF moral, which is not based upon this
principle. Some class all organizations
as selfish and injurious to the public
good, but this is mistake 1t is true
that almost anything can be made an
evil"
Rev. Mr.. Graham next called atten-
ton to the use of the term brother
and thought that this term will bear
expansion or contraction so that it may
apply to every compact of men really
meaning "clansman." I'm the early
days of this country" he said, "all
Americans were called Brother jon
athan' collectively. 1t is claimed that
the term originated by General Wash
ington calling the patriotic Jonathan
Trumbull, Brother Jonathan"
Common ReIationship.
This We have intimated, has two sides,
but both beneficial in their place. The
races and colors of men do not change the
principle involved nor lessen the respon-
sibility of man for his fellowman and so
the entire universe, known and unknown,
have common ties which affect both the
present and future of ALL But the Lord
intends that this common relationship
snail help man by many ways by which
they are to comfort and sympathize with
each other in all conditions of life"
Taking up the subject of mutual de-
pendence, the minister remarked that
man is dependent upon man, and thus it
is so many plans are laid for helping
each other Man is the greatest of God s
creation, the commander-in-chiefo of the
Lords forces, and yet with all this power
he is but a poor weak creature at his
best" After dwelling upon the helpful
ness and protection of the fraternal or
CARNATIONS, he spoke with equal reference
to the true meaning of protection.
EARLY in our national history" he said
as the wealth and advantages of this
free country became known in the older
nations, 1T was not unnatural that the
people should rush to it as the birds
gather to the fields laden with rich grain
and fruit. 1t was equally natural for the
natives to become alarmed at the prob
able results that should follow, and or
ganize themselves for their own protec-
ton. AS the American people were en-
tering upon an experiment in the free
government, or the government of the
people by the people and for the people,
1t was dangerous to the principles of this
free government to allow an influx of
persons who were either ignorant of these
principles or opposed to them. Chief
among the societies representing and adj
vocating the true ideas of our republic,
which are patriotic but not partisan, are
the patriotic Sons of America, order of
United American Mechanics and the Jun
Tor orders in their various forms. There
IS one thing that must be borne in mind
that the American naturalization laws
have always been the easiest and most
liberal. There are people to-day who en-
joy the benefits and principles of our
glorious liberty and yet sneer at our in
stitutions and refuse to endorse them
We have no special admiration for man
who has no interest in cow but 10 milk
her The COW must be fed as we'll as
MIXED"
Objects of Societies.
Rev Mr.. Graham then developed the
thought that the organization OF socie-
ties is not for external protection as much
as cooperation for development, and
pointed out that the objects of the socie-
sies to-day were: first. to maintain and
promote the interests of Americans and
shield them from the depressing effects
of foreign competition; second, to assist
Americans in obtaining employment
third, to encourage Americans in bust
ness; fourth, 10 establish a sick and
funeral fund; and fifth, 10 MAINTAIN the
public school system of the United States