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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
STRANGELY MISSING.
Charles Miller of HuguenOt Has Not
Been Home for a Year.

Charles Miller, of Huguenot. has been
missing from his home since April last,
when be said lie was going to Manhattan
10 look for work. His aged parents have
been waiting since for some word of him.
The police have tried to get information
concerning him. bot their effort have
beeh 10 no purpose. His father and
mother search the paper every dav for a
line that may speak Of their boy, and
strange have been the clues they nave
taken up in the past eleven months A
week ago they read where a Charles Nnl-
len had been arrested in the northern mart
of the State for larceny. Perhaps. thew
thought was their boy, and that the pa.
pers had printed the name wrong. They
wrote to the Magistrate in the case and
asked him about the prisoner.
ut was not my boy" said the kind
old father. 'Of course we, the wife and
I, don't think Charles would do anything
wrong--he never did in his life: but we
cannot understand why we have never
sure he would be home for Christmas,
but he didn't come. We waited for him
and had everything bright and happy,
just as it had been every year since he
was n little boy. And that was thirty
years ago"
Charles Miller Rad not been q drinking
mar up TO the time of his disappearance
His habits were quiet and he earned good
wages as an electrician. His last known
place Of employment was with the S. s.
White Dental Co, at Princes Bay. He
left there OH account Of illness. His height
is about five feet ten inches and he is well
built. His hair is light brown, eyes blue
nose prominent. aud there is a scar in
the middle of his forehead Just above the
edge of the brow
If any one should know anything about
Miller, they would do a kind thing by
writing to his father, Edw ard Miller,
who Is foreman of highways In Rich
mond, and whose home Is in Huguenot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
Woodbridge

Mrs. Seth Lockwood spent Tuesday in
New York
Mrs. Charles Brown will entertain the
Afternoon Whist club, next Friday.
Frank Woodruff was in town Wednes.
day.
Dnriug lent services are held Saturday
afternoons In the Episcopal church.
Great preparations are being made for
the Williamson dance Friday night.
Mrs. Jackson is spending a week at
Madison, n. j..
Prof. f. G. Tisiall is confined to his
bone with illness.
Mrs. s. NJ. Brewster spent Tuesday
night with Mrs. +. |. Perry.
Plans are being talked of for the Salma-
gundi reception held at the club house
in June.
Jonas Coddington's house In Railway
avenue, is for sale.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
A MONTHS MEDICINE FOR 25c
c.. A. Ssx'on Senin 0r. Howard's Dy p
ala Sneci ic at Half Pric

Every bottle of D., Towards specii
for the cure OF constipation and dyspep>i
contains sixty doses of a remedy that is
pleasant aud cas-, to take.
Used according to directions, this i suf,
ficent for a mouths treatment. b ughi
on q. A. S%eztou's s%pecial lalf.p ice oiler
ota iegular-sized so Gel t hottie at hall
price, yol get Il months supply of the
best medicine in the word for only
% c nts.
AnMher reason why you should use
DI. Towards Specific, OF at least try it,
il ruff ring with constipation, dyspepsia
or liver trouble, is he f.c5 that druggist
G.. A. Sexton sells every hottle~ under
his personal guarantee to refund the
money il the specific do : no cure.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
Carteret

Rev. and Mrs. +. r. Brown had as
guests Monday. Mr.. Browns mother,
Mrs. John b. Brown and his sister Mrs.
Disbrow, of New York.
Miss Addie Leber was in Railway Mon
day.
Joseph Herman has recovered from IA
recent illness.
Miss Sue Savage. of Elizabeth, was the
guest of Mrs. c. S. Wallng, Tuesday.
Walter Huff has recovered from a recent
illness and is spending a few days in New
York.
Mrs. thinner, was in Elizabeth, We'd
nesday.
Mr.. Williams, of Pennsylvania, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Davis, of Chrome.
Mr.. and Mrs. De Witt Chase aud sister
of Ulysses, Pa are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. I \ Chase, of Lucol avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
su,;ftness of Gulf Stream.

It Is said that the gulf stream is rue
ming so much more rapidly than former
" that sailing ships cannot make head
way against the current. This river
in the ocean is caused by the waters OF
the Gulf of Mexico piling up until ina
oval caldron rises two or three feet
higher than the waters of the mid-At'
lantic. Florida straits, about so milei
broad, forms the only egress for the wa
tiers, which flow through the narrow out
let, between Key West and Cuba, at :
speed of eight or ten miles an hour,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
TOTTEN VILE.
GRAND MASTER PRESENT
Order Of the Eastern Star Had a
Big Time Wednesday Night.

Huguenot Chapter No. IS. Order of the
Eastern Star, of T|ottenville. held a meet
Ing in X. of P. hall, Wednesday night.
1t was well attended. Grand Matron Mrs.
Beebe and staff were present. and addressed
the members. Speeches were also made
by ii. X. 1ctman and Jan. es Mercer, Of
'Huguenot Lodge, ISL F. and A. NJ.
After the meeting the guests were en-
tertained by a number Of violin selections
by Master Howard Mason. Supper was
served at II O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
STATEN ISLAND
RAPID TRANSIT r. R.
Time table in effect on and after October 8, 1904

Time table in effect on and after October Q, 1904
Perth Amboy to New York-Leaves foot Of
Smith street. daily except sundays and Legal
$50. q55, f125a M. 1875, 1.JJ, 2.Jn, 3.55, 4.3l.
5.Gn, G.42, T.55, aO0. 10 ~, HE'D M
Sundays and Legal Holidays.
co. 7.55, S.55, 9.55. 10.55. i155a. m. 1855, 80,
2.55. 3.55. 4.5N, $50, ESQ, $50, cop Ia.
New York TO Perth Amboy- Leave foot of
Whitehall Street, daily except sunday and
Legal Holidays, 5.55, Gas, 500, 300. 1893, II 90,
a. m. 12.8O. l.30. $50. $50, 430. SO. $50, SIS,
6.15, 6.S, 80, $50, $40, HOS, p. m. 1225 a. M.
sundays and Legal Holidays.
-.Oo. 900. 1000, HOO, a. m, 1900 noon, 100, 200,
500. 400. 800. 600. 700, SOC. 90 11.a5 p. m.
Ferry between Perth Amboy and Tottenville-
Leave Perth Amboy-
x515. xG.l2, G.S2, x6.5S, x7.S3, Ks 90, xs.55. 9.95,
xl.55, 1850, NILES. % M, 1895. Xl2.55. E1.5O,
MO. %3.55. z4.a9, 4.55, X5.Sa. 6.09, xG.ie, r.O5,
30, N7.55, x3.U0, g.55, Xlo,3o, SLID. P. m, l2.50
a. III.
xS.55. Nq.55, XlO.J5, Xll.jj, q. m. Xl2.55, KIDS,
x255, X8.5i, Xi50, 1850, x50, X'.51, sac, X9.p,
Leave Tottenviue daily xiSo, 5.55, G.22, 642,
no. rs. Ns12. N91O. 94n. Nlo.05. xil.Q5 a.. IN,
X12u5. 1910. xl.35. N2.35, 1887, 40, x4.S', $40,
N5.8T. x6.2n. XG.55. XIII, Ni40. xS.3I, x935,
1915. xl0.I b. ni. Xl2.lu, Xi.&l a. m
Sundays and Legal Holidays,HG .3J. Is. Xs.lO,9.S1,
X1U.10, X11l0a. m-. xt2io, Xl.l0, x2lU' X5.lg,
N410. x5IO. xG.l9, NslUi Xs10, X9.lu' XlO.l2
1913 p NJ, N2 10 a. m.
illegal holidays only. tWill run holidays
xHas Train Connection. but not Sundays,
GEO. J.. BROWN,
Gent Traffic Ag
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
NEWS ITEMS.

Peter Couan has resigned his position
at the :. :. White Dental Works in Prin-
ces Bay.
Repairs are heing made to the fire white
of the Atlantic Terra Gotta Works. r.
Tyrrell is doing the work.
George W. Dubois, CT Fisher avenue,
who has been very i'll is improving.
George W. Sprague. of Main street. is
very i'll.
Eugene Cluny is getting his boats
ready for the coming season.
The dedication services of the Carnegie
free library at Port Richmond, takes
place tomorrow afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
NEWS IiTE M s.

a number of applicants have been seek
ing employment at the Acme Underwear
factory this week.
A travelling photographer was going
around town taking pictures Wednesday.
Mrs. Client has moved from Mrs. Hoff-
mans house In George street to a house
on Bordeptown venue occupied by Bed
Ter Buckalew and family.
Mrs. Steven Martin, of Main street, Is
visiting her son Willett and life in Eliza
beth.
William Walters and family have moved
TO Il house In Bordentown avenue aero SIS
the Central railroad.
Louis Rodgers, assistant baggage agent
s quite i'll at his home in David street.
Mrs. Frank Buckalew, of Jersey City,
was a visitor in town Thursday and
called on a number Of friends.
Mrs. J. r. Simmons was a Jersey City
visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. Ella Eldridge, of Spotswood. was
a visitor in town Thursday.
Mrs. HUFF, of Perth Amboy, called on
friends in the borough, Thursday.
j. Frank Miller, is the proud possessor
of a West India parrot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elsie Walker, OF Perth
Anboy, were in town Thursday. visiting
relatives in Second street.
Miss Ethel McLane Of New York, is
visiting friends in this borough.
The congregation of the NJ. E. church
were delighted TO learn OF the return of
the Rev. G. B. Ogden, as pastor for
another year.
Andrew Dill is reported as being quite
sick.
Master Harold Ogden is the unfortunate
possessor of an exceedingly sore hand. .
Hon. D. c. Chase entertained an old
friend of his, Elmer T.. Keller. president
of the Keller Transportation Company,
of New York city, and resident of White
stone, Long Island, at lun cheon and din
ner Wednesday.
6. StIauh has at last after a number of
opportunities and the same of refusals.
let the enclosed space between his market
aud Parisen's dug store to a civil engi'
neer.
Frank Dey, who has been very Ill with
tonsilitis was out Wednesday for a walk.
His mother, Mrs. r. a. Dey has been very
i'll with he same desease for the past
week and was reported as showing but
slight improvement Wednesday night.
Lester Van Zant of the Heights, was
reported as being worse Wednesday, even
night.
The prize of egg at the present time is
an astouisber. From 3s and 40 cents per
dozen they have gone down to 20 cents
per dozen wholesale and at % cents retail.
Some of our merchants who have always
claimed (truthfully) a prosperous busl-
ness, complained Wednesday evening, for
the first time as to it dullness.
The Western Union Telegraph Company
had their men removing some OF their
old wires and replacing them with new
ones Wednesday.
Mrs. Robert Mason, of First street, en-
te1tained Mrs. F. Stults, Jr., at dinner
Tuesday. -~-
Monday was pay day at the Acme Tn
derwear factory.
The Misses Myrtle Stewart and Carrie
Riddle, of New Brunswick, have re-
turned home after a pleasant visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. t. b. Quackenboss, of
Broadway.
John Brown, of Long Bran ch, was a
borough visitor Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reynolds and
daughters spent Wednesday in New York
and Jersey City.
Gre nbaum's sale, OF whitN goods is the
+o1,, QQ5Q Oh rs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
GETTING ALONG NICELY.

Charles Bennett, Jr., of B~ordentown
avenue, whose clothing was badly torn
being caught in the machinery of the
Perth Amboy Gable Works, where he is
employed and whose right hip received
three deep gsshes at the time, which
bled profusely before he reached his home
is able to go back and forth to his physi.
clan, DR.. &. W. Tyrr-ll, of Perth Amboy,
and is getting along nicely but is not
able to resume work yet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
Thu Persian Minister.

Gen. Morteza Khan. the new Persian
minister TO this country, is n bachelor.
extremely wealthy and comes Of a
noble line. His Gather was the first
man in the empire to introduce Euro
pean ideas and started the Iran, the
first publication approaching the news
paper as Americans understand it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
OBITUARY.

Prof. W. G. A. Frerichs, died yesterday
afternoon at the home Of his son viii lam
d. Frerichs. ST.. AmboY and Elliot ave
nues, after a brief illness. Prof. Frerichs
was seventy six years old. Relatives and
friends of the family are invited to attend
Sunday afternoon at 2 80 O'Clock. Inter
ment will be male in Bethel NJ. Z. ceme-
terry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17

Foxes are numerous around Dividing
Creek.
Another LOT Of shad fishermen left
BridReton Wednesay for Baysldr.
Mayor Garrison, Of Fleasautyil,c, who
has been quite I'll, is slowly recovering.
Eight recruits have been taken IN
Company J., Third Regiment, OF Wood
bury.
Johnnie Keenan,, aged 10 years. fell off
n shed and broke a farm at Cape May.
-Four school trustees are to be chosen
at the election in Palsinsboro On Tuesday
next.
Msntoloking fishermen are rejoicing
over the big prices fish are bringing dur
ing Lent.
A number Of Brldgeton people have
been made III from eatilg bad oysters
sold by fakirs.
One of the triplets born to the wife Of
a farmer Herman Croshaw. at Sykesville,
has died.
\ fine new edifice may be built by St.
Mary Magdaline Roman Catholic
church., MlIIvllle.
The Board of Water Commissioners
have elected Edward Dcv!ne, ST., engl.
nerr Of the new water works.
st. Patrick's dag will be observed by
the Camden Rebublican Club with an
entertainment tonight.
Cumberland County Christian Erdeav-
nv gOciaffag haA a .Iv,t- r,1E- L., 81
First Baptist church, Bridgeton. last
night
The Gloucester County Society FOR the
Prevention of Cruelty TO Animals will
pay a reward for the arrest Of dog poison
ers.
The range light at the mouth Of Salem
Cr.eE now lighted, for the first tine IN
many weeks, because the keeper was ice
bound.
The Brid2eton City Council has elected
Benjamin Erickson to the County Board
of Freeholders to fill a vacancy in the
Second ward.
Subscriptions are being obtained at
Cape May Court House for the establish
hiShe - q HSttOi1L D5uhs h4bI Il Chpltdi
stock of S25, 900.
Work on the huge bank TO be erected
on Maurice River, above Mauricetown,
will be commenced a few days, and much
valuable farm land reclaimed.
Mayor Fithian has appointed the fol-
lowing Board Of Tax Appeals at Bridge
ton: Howard 5. Carvil, Florence Fra
linger and Edwin II. Laning of Bridge
ton.
Elsie Stelnmeyer, aged u years. while
playing at recess at school, at sea Isle
City, was struck on the forehead by a
bottle thrown by a boy, and received a
bad wound.
The postoffice and general store OF y.
II. Forman & Son, at Lawrenceville. was
robbed of three cash registers, "a small
amount of money and some merchandise
on Tuesday night.
Walter y. Hand. who is building an
extension 10 the West Cape May Chapel,
uncovered the old cornerstone End found
the coins placed therein 1874. which he
distributed to Officials as souvenirs.
BY Che bursting of the flint tank at the
factory of the Taylor-Stilss Glass Com
pany, Cape May Court Honse, Il large
number of men and boys will be thrown
ont Of work several days, if not weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
LADY ~FORESTERS.

The Lady Foresters of this borough
will be represented tonight by ten mem-
bers. who will go to New Brunswick by
trolley ana will visit the Lady Foresters
of that town by invitation and will BIZ
entertained by them. They are anticipa-
ing a very pleasant time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
TO MAKE REPAIRS.

W.. r. Adams, anage and Thomas
Cocoran, inspector of the New York and
New Jersey Telephone Company Oh Sta
ten Island, were in 1~ottenville yesterday
looking over the grounds preparatory
to making a number of rerairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
CELEBRATED.

The home of Mrs. Clarence Stults In
Henry street, was the scene of n merry
gathering Wednesday evening, the cele-
bration being IN honor of her birthday
Mrs. Suits was very mu CHI surprised but
entertained her friends in her usual
Agreeable manner and all had a delightful
time. aF+ d..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
FUNERAL

The funeral of the late Lester Van Zant
will be held at 8 o'clock tomorrow after
noon from his late residence. Rev. H.
NJ G. Pearce will officiate. Interment
will be made in Christ church cemetery.
Funeral director T.. b. Q~uackenboss, will
be in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
SCHOOL BOARD TICKET.

On one of the party tickets for members
of the Board of Education are the names
Andrew Fl, Slower, Frederick Deibert and
j.. Leon White; ON tie opposing ticket
the only name known is that of Harry
Minnick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
TWO ACT COMEDY.

Early in May the Philemon Literary
Society will give n W act comedy play
"Mr. Bob in K. of p. Hall
Amboy avenue. The society will COM
mence to get things in order at once
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
SPECIAL SERVICES.

evangelistic services are being held in the
South Baptist church OH Main street.
They are being well attended. Rev. A.
7. Brooks Is in cbarge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
No Tobacco There.

Ascum-Why don't you try one Of
those tobacco cures On your son?
Wiseman-That wouldn't have any Eff
feet on him.
20, yes; they simply kill all appetite
for tobacco"
But he smokes cigarettes ."-Phila-
delphia Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
HAD A FINE TIME.

The members of the Young Peoples
Social Hour. of St. Paul NJ. f. church.
held a social session in the Sunday School
Friday night. All had an enjoyable
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
PuRLlC Sc VICE TlmE TABLE.

Effective jar. y. 1853.
Cars cave Railway Junction for Railway Re
foraat1rT every 80 MINUTES from 80 s. m. until
li.3' pm
Csrs leave Railway Junction for Woodbridge
Greek every hour frolu 5-10 a. IN. until Hop. N.
connecting with New Brunswick cars 1 after
the hour, go p. N. car from Rthway Junction
Brunswick.
Cars leaving New Brunswick at 545 II. N and
every hour until SIS p m. connect with car for
sev-,rer. Woodbridge Rahwsy and Wcstfeld.
cars leaving Perth Amboy ferrs at h.57 a. m
and every hour uEtH 957 F. IN. 5iIen. 10 e p N.
and NE p. IA conn CT for Sewaren Wood
bridge Railway ard Westield
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
WITH MRS. ROTHCHlLD.

This afternoon the Friday afternoon
Whist Club members are the guest Of Mrs.
Benjamin kothschild, of Main st rect.
Prizes will be awarded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
CALICO HOP.

Tonight the Amett, Pleasure Club, of
EltingvIlle. will hold a Calico hop at Do
TVS Hall, Eli ingviile. Good music will
be in attendance. Gents will be assessed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17

RE sale of t. seasons IN full swing
al Greenbaum's, Join the crowds anu
partake Of some Of the great bargains
on sale. 1858 "a II
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
TO KILL THE DANDRUFF GERM.
4 tie Only Possible Way of Having
An Effective Cure.


il you see a woman or 2 mai with lug
uriant glossy hair, you may be sur nei-
Their has dandruff to amount to anything.
In nearly every case where women ana
men have thin brittle hair. they W t
to dandruff. There are hundreds OF prep
arations that claim" to cure dandruff,
but not one but Newbro's Herpicide tells
you that dandruff is the result of a germ
burrowing into the scalp. and that per-
manent cure of dandruff and it's conse-
quent falling and badness. can only be
had by killing the germ; and there is no
other preparation that will destroy that
germ but Newbro's Herpicide. destroy
the cause. and you remove the effect"
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. in
stamps Tor sample to The Herpicide Co..
Detroit. Mich.
C A SEXTON, Snec,al Agent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17

G%reenbanm Sale is "n-you'n be more
han repaid for your trouble in paving
this store 4 visit 99J3 2-4 tt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17

Nene bot 'ha best ca Us a t prices you Il
appreciate, at Greenbaum's sale.
1853 . 4 If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17

0" Gaods-C'oui ing. sh'.s everything
at reduced prices at Gleenbaum's Mid
winter Sale 90l3 "a Il
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17

# in ; cub where to get good shoes at
at sale prices try G~reenbaum's, Perth
AmboY. SOB u II
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17

IS" Runs daily Except Monday morning.
'v' stops only 10 take On or let oil passengers
FOR or from Perth Amboy on notice TO agent OF
Conductor.
For further Information see time tables
Tickets for al points on the Pennsylvania Rail
road and connections. Pullman accommodations,
&c. at ticket Office. Perth AIuboy
W W ATTERBURY. General Manager.
! K WOOD. Psss'r Traffic Manager.
GEO Y. BOYD. Cen1 Pass Ag't-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17
lEH!GH VALLEY R. R.
Timetable in effect Dec. :, 1905.
Stations In New York foot Of Cortlandt Dss
brossee and West e3rd streets, Penna.
z. r. Ferries.

DrOSSee ana " est -JfO streets, Eelnh.
z. R. Ferries.
TRAINS LEAVE STATE STREET STATION
FOR NEW YORK
6.lO. 7.25 a. m, and4.2s p. IN. l.50 D. m. daily
connects all way train for Bound Brook, MsuCh
Chunk, Weatherly, Hazelton, Pottsyille and in
teriuediate points.
FORsSOUTH PLAINFTELD
G.10. 7.85 a.. M, 1.50, AS p. II. Sundays $50
=. N. $50, 6.15p. IN.
FOR OTHER POINTS
7.35a m. daily except Sunday connect with
express train f1r Eas-on, Bethlehem. Allentown.
Pottsvilie, Buffalo. Niagara Falls. st. Louis,
Chicago. parinr car Bethlehem 70 Buffalo con
meets with local train ut South plainiield for ali
points east Of Nsuch Chunk.
SO q. III. Sundays only, Express train for Buff
falo. Niagara Falls. st. Louis AID Chicago Stops
AT Pennington function.
4.2S p. m. daily except Sunday express for
Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Hazeiton. aud principal
intermediate stations.
els p. m. Sundays only through train for Buff
falo. Niagara Falls, Suspension Bridge, st. Louis
and Chicago. connects for New IorE.
TRAINS LEAvE SOUTH PLANFIELD
FOR PERTH AAl5OY.
s.45 a. II. 3.4j- 800. rs p. m.-.Sundays. 10.35.
an. 800, 10 r. Iu. Trains arrive Perth An-
hoy, a05 a. Ia. 4.o5, So, e.1Gp. IN, Sundays 1851
4. M, Us, SO p. II.
Tickets sold 10 al western points.
For further Information apply 70 ticket agents
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17

err nbaum's sale, OF wnitN goods is the
9953 2-4 tt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-17

No sa Tx. Greenbaun's it is the
radc event of the season. 9Y53 % If
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-04-25

34-Quart Berry Crate.
32-Quart Berry Crate.
6-Basket Peach Carrier.
81 ct. Basket Peach Carrier,
California Apple Box.
le Progressive Farmer.l
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-21

can fail TO be sensible OF unfitness for
SO grave a role.
Let Us be humble if we have much
knowledge. for it only serves TO better
show the vastness Of the unknown, and
TO compare the little we have dis
covered for ourselves with the ampli-
tude OF that which we owe to the pains
Of others.
And, above all, let US be humble il we
are virtuous. since no one should be
more sensible of his defects than he
whose conscience is illumineJ. and
since lie. more than any one else. should
feel the need OF charity toward evil
doers, even OF suffering IN their stead
And what about the necessary dis
tinctions In life:' some one may ask
-As a result of your sinplifications
are you not going to destroy that sense
of the difference between men which
must be maintained If society exists
at all:'
/ have no mind to suppress distinc-
tions and differences. but ! think that
what distinguishes a man is not found
in his social rank, his occupation. his
dress or his fortune. but solely in him.
self. More than any other. our own age
has pricked the vain bubble OF purely
outward greatness. To be somebody
at present it does not suffice to wear
the mantle of an emperor or royal
crown. What honor is there in WELD
ing power through gold lace. n coat OF
arms or a ribbonf Not that visible
signs are To- be despised - they have
their meaning and use-but on condi-
tion that they cover something and not
Il vacuum. The moment they cease 10
stand for realities they become useless
and dangerous. The only true distinc-
ton is superior worth. II you would
have social rank duly respected you
must begin by being worthy of the
rank that Is your own; otherwise you
help 10 bring IL into hatred and con
tempt. 1t is. unhappily. too true that
respect Is diminishing among us, and il
certainly Is not from a lack of lines
drawn round those who wish to be re-
spected The root of the evil is In the
mistaken idea that high station ex-
enpts him who holds IL from observing
the common obligations of life. As we
rise we believe that we free ourselves
from the law. forgetting that the spirit
OF obedience and humility should grow
with our possessions and power. SO it
comes about that those who demand
the most homage make the least effort
to merit the homage they demand |
This is why respect is diminishing
The sole distinction necessary is the |
wish TO become better. The man who |
strives TO be better becomes more |
humble. more approachable, more |
even with those who owe him |
allegiance. but IA he gains by being |
better known he loses nothing in dis |
and he reaps the more respect |
In that he has sown the less pride.