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The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
WHY MEN AVOID MINISTRY.
Ministers Give Reasons That Keep
Them from Pulpit

Ministers Give Reasons That Keep
Them from Pulpit.
In an article in the Worlds Work
on THE Decline of the Ministry" Ey-
erett T. Tomlinson raises the ques-
ton, What deters men from entering
the ministerial profession Mr..
Tomlinson gives the result OF his cor
reSpondence
The replies and explanations of
twenty successful ministers, CON
densed and classified, are as follows:
l. The lack of freedom. The min
lister is looked upon too much as one
who is hired or employed. II he de-
viates from the theological position
he assumed when in his ineXperience
and immaturity he declared his views,
then he is certain to feel the force of
the opposition often shutting him out
even from opportunities of labor and
service. He is looked upon not as the
minister of the church. He is ex-
pected to be a defender of the faith
rather than teacher or a student.
2 The short and shortening period
of service. The reasonable certainty
that after he is 40 years OF age his
services will be less in demand and
the dead-line of so no imaginary
boyle.
8. The difficulty of maintaining a
home on the meager salaries given.
That a clergyman's salary usually
was a little less than what was ex-
pected of him.
4. The continual shifting of his
home and field.
5. His subsection to the pettiness
of the attacks and demands of petty
people.
6. The present beneficiary sys-
tenn" which degraded the entire
body.
These twenty men, every one of
whom is a successful pastor, were
asked if they had their lives to live
over again if they would select the
work they were now doing. Seven
replied yes" enthusiastically, three
were somewhat undecided. nine re-
piled mo" positively and one de-
clared that if he could avoid being
ordained" he would be only too glad
to take up the work. And every man
of the twenty declared that preach
ing'' in itself was the highest pleas
ure of his life.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28

Looked across and recognized him.
no smile broke over her face. 1t was
a revelation to Darlston to see her
thus. He had imagined her trium.
plant over her conquest, decked with
jewels, smiling brightly, the willing
affianced of wealthy, distinguished
man. But such sadness, such resigna.
ton! A mist came into his eyes as
he watched her Every bitter ungen.
erous thought that had possessed his
mind gave way before the hopeless
sadness of her face and manner, and
more firmly grew the conviction in
his heart that, after all, she was not
entirely to blame. A great tide of
compassion rushed over him, the fic-
titious strata of bitterness began to
slough away, and love looked upon
him through less tragic mask. After
ALL might not he have been mistaken?
Might not the parties mentioned in
the society note have been strangers
to him? But no, the words: I'VE are
happy to announce the approaching
nuptials of Miss Alice Bradford. the
accomplished daughter of Stephen
Bradford, the well-known Spectator,
and Senator William Stanton" etc,
etc. The atmosphere of the place was
as soft as human breath, but it sud
denly seemed uncomfortable to Darl'
ston. He leaned back weakly, but his
eyes never wavered from her face.
Senator Stanton, fastidiously at.
tired and wearing gloating, self-sat'
isied smile, entered the ladies box.
Darlston, his heart rising In anger and
hot resentment, saw the half-veiled
look of repulsion that fitted over
Alice's face as she beheld him. He
closed his eyes TO the scene. He felt
that If he watched the little tragedy
being enacted in the opposite box for
a moment longer he should do some.
thing desperate.
He was aroused from his lethargy
by the sound of voices in the box be-
hind him. A man was speaking:
"You are still on the Mercury,
Charles?"
EYES," replied a doleful boyish
voice; "but l guess I'm booked for
an envelope tomorrow. do society,
you know. Last night l was sent up
to interview Senator Stanton concern.
ing his reported engagement with one
Of the Misses Bradford. He admitted
that the report was true, and the Mer-
curry got beat on the story. The
old Man got his this morning. sup.
pose I'll get mine tomorrow"
"How's that" asked the man, while
Darlston strained his ears to catch the
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28

balance of the conversation, his heart
beating madly in his breast
Stanton told me he was engaged
to Amy Bradford, while | got the
business mixed. and reported him be-
trothed to Alice, her sister,"
The words were almost inaudible,
but they fell upon Darlston's ear like
benediction from heaven. The eli
max on the stage was approaching,
but Darlston had no eyes for the play
ers. Then, as the curtain fell, Alice
looked across and recognized him
with her heart in her eyes.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
~ L4IN7 R>z7Z

Darlston stood gazing wistfully at
the windows of the fine old house
across the avenue, wondering If Alice
were not stationed at one of them.
Alice and he had been everything to
each other before he had marched
away to the strains of THE Girl Left
Behind Me-" happy in the faith that
she would wait for him until, having
served his country well, he should re-
turn and win for himself a name and
fortune which she would be proud to
share. But it was all over with now,
he reflected bitterly. The dream was
ended, and he felt that he had poured
out the treasures Of his heart before
an empty shrine. He had been very
paragon of constancy, but somehow
probably by mercenary motives, she
had betrothed herself to a dissipated
political celebrity old enough to be her
father on the very eve of Darlston's re-
turn from two years of fighting in the
Philippines. The society columns OF
a newspaper which he had read that
morning at breakfast had furnished
this fragmentary outline, and his i'm
agination had rounded it into soul
torturing completeness.
How Darlston got through with the
realities of the black hours that fol
lowed he never knew. He felt like
man about to be shot from the gibbet
into eternity. It seemed to him as
though the world held nothing now
but despair and misery. He seemed
to feel faith in everything human and
divine slipping away from him. But
calm reflection caused a revulsiOn OF
feeling and in a measure restored his
faith in Alice. He tried to feel that
the light in which he had been led to
regard her was false one. Probably
the influences brought to bear upon
her had been more powerful than he
could conceive. Her father might
have coerced her into the betrothal.
If he had, Darlston told himself grim.
ly, there would be strenuous day of
reckoning for the pater on the NOR
row. He had fought against the i'm
pulse to see her again, but some evil
fate had drawn him almost to the
threshold of her home. Now, as he
stood there, a cab drew up before the
house and man came out. He car.
ried himself pompously and looked
overfed and arrogant. The claimants
obsequious your Honor" was not re-
CURED to reveal to Darlston his iden.
tity. AS the vehicle whirled down
the avenue he turned away in
an agony of jealous despair His
peerless Alice bound for life to that
affected, dissipated-looking boor! The
thought sickened him. Such a sacri.
fee should never be consummated IL
he could prevent it. Whatever it cost,
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
TO TELL BUTTER FROM oLEo.
Simple Test Which Is Claimed to 30
InfalIible.

The cooking teacher indicated with
her wand two dishes, each containing
a pat of golden butter.
One is butter" she said. THE
other is oleo. | want to show you
simple and conclusive test for oleo-
an easy way of distinguishing oleo
and butter Enthusiastically. Then you
need never again be cheated"
She put the cleo and the butter in
separate saucepans on the fire and
let them come to boil. They boiled
in a very different manner-one nois'
lily, with a great deal of spluttering.
tho other smoothly giving forth an
abundance of white foam.
1T is the oleo," said the cooking
teacher, that boils noisily. for oleo Is
mixture of grease and water, and
like mixture of grease and water 1t
bells. 1t is the butter that boils with
a soft silent foaming A great differ
ence, isn't there? Remember the diff
ference, remember this test and you
need never be inveiged in the future
into buying oleo for butter. Chicago
Chronicle
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
Love triumphant.

Helen's lips are drifting dust;
lion is consumed with rust;
All the galleons of Greece
Drink the oceans dreamless peace;
Lost was Solomon's purple show
Restless centuries ago;
Stately empires wax and wane-
Babylon, Barbary, and Spain
Only one thing, undefaced,
Lasts, though all the worlds lie waste
And the heavens are overturned,
Dear how long ago we learned!
There's a sight that blinds the sun,
Sound that lives when sounds are done.
Music that rebukes the birds,
Language lovelier than words,
Hue and scent that shame the rose,
Wine no earthly vineyard knows,
Silence stiller than the shore
Swept by Charons stealthy oar.
Ocean more divinely free
Than Pacihc's boundless sea-
Ye, who love have learn'd II true,
Dear, how long ago we knew!
Frederic l.. Knowles.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
A GREAT SUFFERER
LAY HELPLESS AND SPECIFIES
FOR HOURS AT A TIME.
Sinking Spells, Headaches, rheumatism.
All Caused by Poor Blood-Cured by
DIR. Williams Pink Pills.

Sinking Spells, Headaches, rheumatism.
All Caused by Poor Blood-Cured by
DIR. Williams Pink Pills.
When Mrs. Williams was asked for
some details of the fearful illness from
which she had so long suffered, she spoke
as follows:
"Ever since had nervous prostration,
about thirteen years ago, l have had
periodical spells of complete exhaustion.
ANY excitement or unusual activity
would throw me into state Of lifeless-
ness. AT the beginning my strength
would come back i'll a moderate time.
but the period of weakness kept length
ening until at last would lie helpless
as many as three hours at stretch"
"You were under medical treatment,
of course?'
Eyes, when / became so bad that
had to give up my housework, in May Of
1908, I was being treated for kidney
trouble, and later the doctor thought my
difficulties came from change of life.
was not only weak, but I had dizzy
feelings, palpitation of the heart, misery
after eating, hot flashes, nervous head.
aches, rheumatic pains in the back and
hips The doctor did me SO little good
that gave up his treatment, and really
feared that my case was incurable."
"What saved you from your state Of
hopelessness?"
"In July of 1903 I had a very bad
spell, and my husband came in one day
with little book which told of remark
able cures effected by a remedy for the
bloodand the nerves, DR.. Williams Pink
Pills. He bought box for me, and
that was the beginning of my return to
health. Ny appetite grew keen, my food
no longer distressed me, my nerves were
quieted, and my strength began to re-
yive."
"How long did you take this remedy"
"For two months only. At the end
of that time I had regained my health
and cheerfulness, and my friends say
that I am looking better than I have
done for the past fifteen years"
Mrs. Lizzie Williams is now living al
No. 416 Cedar street. Quincy, Illinois.
The pills which she praises so highly,
cure all diseases that come from i'm.
poverished blood. If your system is all
run down, DR.. Williams Pink Pills are
the very best remedy to take. Any drug.
gist can supply them.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28

auditorium, espied her sitting directly
opposite him. She was dressed in
white with bunch of scarlet BIOS
SONS at her throat. He could see the
beautiful poise of her head, the dark
hair so tastefully arranged, the deli
cate outline of her averted face; but
her eyes were turned away from him.
All the mysteries Of pride and pain
and passion which they might have
held were unrevealed. No one save
her sister Amy was with her, and
Darlston wondered vaguely at the alb.
sence of her betrothed. Once her sis.
ter spoke to her, and she replied; but
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
Easy Road to Beauty.

A celebrated and charming actress,
whose age it would be rude to chroni-
Gle, but who still looks quite young,
although she is a grandmother, gives
the following prescription for the
preservation of youth and beauty:
you must work till you are tired.
sleep till you are rested, have plenty
OF fresh air, live in cool rooms, take
daily sponge bath and eat the SIM
plest food"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

~ local applications, they cannot reach the dis
sased portion of the ear. There ia only one way "a
cure deafness and that ia by constitutional remedies
Deafness II caused by an lnfamed condition Of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube, When this
tube IL n6amed you have rnmbllng sound or im'
perfect hearing and when It Ia entirely closed Deaf
less IL the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to It's normal condf
ton, hearing win be destroyed fOrever nine cases
out Of ten are caused by tatarrh, which 10 nothing
but an innamed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We win give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness Caused by Catarrhl that cannot be cured
by HalTs Catarrb Cure. Send for circulars, Free
f. j. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
is YEARS OF TORTURE.
itching and Pair full Sores Covered
Head and Body-Cured in Week
. BY Cuticura.

"For fifteen years my scalp and
forehead was one mass of scabs, and
my body was covered with sores.
Words cannot express how | suffered
from the itching and pain. had CIV
en- up hope when a friend told me to
get Cuticura. After bathing with
Cuticura Soap and applying Curti-
cura Ointment for three days, my
head was as clear as ever, and to my
surprise and joy, one cake of soap and
one box of ointment made complete
cure in one week. (signed) H. B.
Franklin, TT Washington St., Allie
gheny, Pa"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28

Had Long Distance to Go.

II was at the terminus Of one Of the
trunk lines In Ireland The manage
ment had been making an effort to in
crease the speed of its trains, and one
of them, which had previously been
slow local, was about to start out on
its maiden trip as through express to
Cork. The porter walked up and
down the platform shouting: This
train does not stop anywhere"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
HIS EXPERIENCE TEACHES THEM

That Dodd's Kidney Pills will cure
Bright's Disease. Remarkable case
of George J. Barber-Quick recov.
cry after years of suffering.
Baskerville, Iowa, Jan. 23d.-(Spe-
ciaD-Tho experience of Mr. George
J. Barber, a well known citizen of this
place, justifes his friends in making
the announcement to the world
"Bright's Disease can be cured" Mr.,
Barber had kidney trouble and it de-
veloped into Bright's Disease. He
treated it with Dodd's Kidney Pills
and to-day he is well man. In an
interview he says:
II cant say too much for Dodd's
Kidney Pills. I had Kidney Disease
for fifteen years and though | doctor
ed for it with the best doctors here
and in Chicago, it developed into
Brights Disease. Then | started to
use Dodd's Kidney Pills and two boxes
cured me completely | think Dodds
Kidney Pills are the best in the
world"
A remedy that will cure Bright's
Disease will cure any other form OF
Kidney Disease. Dodd's Kidney Pills
never fail to cure Brights Disease.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
Redeems Colorado Land.

About one thousand acres of valua-
BILE fruit land have been brought un.
der water by the construction Of the
De Weese dam, in the Wet mountain
valley, near Westcliffe, Colo. The
reservoir is one of the largest In the
Centennial state, and its waters will
render valuable much land in Lin
coin park, near Canon City.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
Raise Crickets for Fighting.

Among the curiosities of Canton are
shops where crickets are raised for
fighting, as the Filipinos' fighting
cocks. The Chinese gamble on the
results, and a good fighting cricket
is sometimes sold for 500.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
Bureau of Plant Industry.

Since the bureau Of plant industry
was organized three years ago it has
been necessary to increase its force
nearly so per cent, and it now en-
ploys FIVE hundred workers, 60 per
cent of whom are engaged in scientific
investigation, and its application to
the farm the orchard and the garden.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
New and Old.
Chronicle

The new member Of congress ar
lives at Washington with speech up
his sleeve, and the old member gets
there with laugh slowed away In
the same place.-Indianapols News,
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
Tree That Should Paw Rent.

Probably the most costly tree In
the world is the plane tree which
grows in Wood street, in the city OF
London. 1t occupies space which
would bring in a rental of $3.50 per
annum, and this capitalized at thirty
years purchase gives value OF
s37, 500.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
A Rare Good Thing,

"Am using ALIENS FOOT-EASE, and
can truly say Iwould not have been without
it so long, had / known the relief it would
give my aching feet think it rare good
thing for anyone having sore or tired feet
Mrs. Matilda Holtwert, Providence, r. l."
Sold by all Druggists, 25c. Ask today.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28

Photography lessons for prisoners.
SAYS the report of the prison commits
|. sioners for Scotland, have been at
tended with very successful results.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
San Salvador Stamps.

A postal curiosity is the fact that
one of the smallest countries in the
world. San Salvador, has issued the
enormous number of 400 different
postage stamps.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28

he must see and speak with Alice
again.
That very night he saw her. Some
friends had found him out and per-
suaded him to join theater party.
When they found seats, Darlston,
glancing about the densely crowded
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28

Largest Building in the World.
The Crystal palace accommodates
more people than any other building
in the world. 1t will hold 100000.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
T EA

We sell both tea and cof-
fee; and don't care which
you buy. Oh yes; there's a
lot more money in coffee.
Your grocer returns your money II you don't
like schilllng's Best
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
7 EA
Take-back your money
and keep the tea-you may
give it away if you like.
photooraphv for Prisoners,

Your grocer returns your money If you don't
like Schilling's Best.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
Still Imperfect.

"The microphone enables a person
to hear a fly walk or bee sneeze,"
remarked the Observer of Events and
Things, "but it won't tell which way
a flea Is going to hop next"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-02-28
lmportant to Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle OF CAsTOR1A,
a safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and gee that n
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-08
LINCOLN CITY NOTES.

Alfred Smith, D. D., of Dover gave a
lecture in the Methodist church, last
Monday evening. His subject was 'Tn-
temperance" The lecture was well at
tended
The revival services, at Cedar and
Slaughter Neck, which have been con-
Quoted by Rev. J. W. Prettyman, have
closed. There will be preaching in the
NJ. E. Church next Sunday evening.
We are glad to say that Miss Georgia
Arnold still continues to improve in
health.
Mr. and Mrs. II. R. Morrison and Mrs
Lydia Russell, of Red Bank, n. J. were
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Morrison
last Thursday.
The Ladies' Aid Society met at VIM
Rislers last Saturday evening. The eve
ming was spent very pleasantly and the
music, especially, was enjoyed by all.
Miss Bertha Johnson, of Denton, Md.
is home for few days. Miss Eta Hous-
ton, of Georgetown has been visiting
Clara Carpenter, and Mrs. Lou Wyatt
who has been teaching school at Days
borO. spent Thanksgiving with her par
ents.
The W. c. t. u, met at R. H. Derrick
son last Friday evening. The members
congregrated at Geo. B. Clendaniers ard
were taken cut to Dirricksons on a straw
ride. The members of the union are
very anxious to secure more members
and at the next meeting, which will! be
held at D. F. Ellis, next Friday evening,
they hope to have many new names ad-
ded to the list
Miss Avis Hitch is visiting. in Wllm-
ington.
The two churches are practicing for
their Christmas entertainment. The
stores are taking on festive appearance.
While many of our people are now busily
engaged in making wreathes.
Sam Buell., of Mobile, Alabama is
visiting his parents mo.
Milford chronicle., 1905-12-08

bark in his possession which-he says
are parts Of the tree, and by these mute
witness he expects to discover the culprit
He is going, if he has not already been,
to the many sawmills hereaDouts, and
compare the chips and barks lie has, with
the logs in the mill yards. He is certain
he can detect the similitude or similarly
between the three, and recover the log.
"Biily" a genius.
Millard Walls has removed from the
corner of Federal street and Manship ave
into the Wall property on Chestnut st.
Captain J. Carey Palmer has removed
from the end of Milton Lane into the
the property belonging to the heirs OF,
A. H. Manship deceased, on Chestnut st.
On Thanksgiving morning the Rev.
Coursey announced there would be no
collection taken. He said, in substance,
he was aware this was something new in
Methodist church, and wished the con-
gregation to understand it (the church,
had not fallen away from its time-hon-
ored tradition.
Miss Bessie Shockley was united in
marriage with William OFT on Saturday
evening. The nuptial not was tied at
the NJ. p Parsonage by the Rev. Hooper
both parties reside near Milton.
A change of weather has take place,
last Sunday morning was ushered in with
wind and rain, and until the afternoon,
the day was dark sombre. The evening,
though cool was clear and very favorable
for the country lasses and laddies to at
tend extra meetings now being held in
town. The suburban districts are well
represented at these meetings, and doubt
less, the people are benefited by their
attendance.
There some lads, who are big enough
to know hetter who start for school and
put themselves into a corner Of some
ones store and sit there, until after school
time. How is this to be remedied The
proprietors does not like to drive them
out, and, evidently their parents do not
care whether the boys go to school, or
whether school keeps or not.
Bateman Shockley is again bookkeeper
in Jim Palmer's stable yard
Nathaniel Lank, and daughter Lizzie,
of Frederica, are the guest of DR.. James
A. Hoppins and wife. DAG.