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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
ALL NRELINNITED-

Every person in the county should
attend the Clarksburg fair, Sept. 4,
3, and z, and while in the city
call at the Office of DR. Hardman
and have their ryes fitted perfectly
with pair Of his celebrated white
chrystal specta les. The aged are
invited that tn by may see as when
Young. The n&ddle aged arc. invit-
ed that their etes may DO benefited
and strengthened FOR use later in
life. Children are invited to have
their sight corrected, that they may
pursue their studies at school and
prepare themselves for usefulness in
life. 11s Third street. 1sep1tdltw
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eQaIIEW EYES Z.

DR. Hard han; ,ocnlist and aIIris
has Just added to his already very
large Stock of artificial eyes six
hundred new eyes and now has the
most complete assortment in the
stare With this large selection he
en- match any eye perfectly, as it
Comprises all colors. shades and
Sizes. rs Third street 2seP1td1tw
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SCHOOL SHOES

Hardman Bros. haYe Just received
a large new stock off first class, up
to-date shoes. They are at no ex-
pcnse and can save You money. Call
and see them at No. 119 Third
street. 2sept1td1 tw.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
KNEE EREE

Beautiful souvenir knife free with
every pair of SO 80 Patriot shoes at
Hardman Brothers, No. 11S Third
street. 2sept1td1tw.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

edna James, Of Par ssrsburg, has
been brought to the Girls Indus
trial School, at Salem having oeell
convicted of incorrigibiIity- Her
fauIt viii be corrected at that M
stitution. if any thing at all can De
done for her.
SWEET MELODY FLOUR
Leslie Calvert, of Folsom, was.
brought 10 the Kessler hospital 70
receive treatment for an injury to
his eyes while shopping kind4lng
wood. a stick few up and struck
his ewes inficting painful and ser
ious wound.
Mr. shoulder, Of Weston, was adj
nitted to the Kessler hospital yes
terdav to receive treatment for ty-
Phoi%s SWEET Wet MELODY FLOUR.
Mrs. p II. Shields has returned
from a delightful three weeks VISIT
at Atlantic City.
SWEET MELODY FLOUR
Charles Watkins. a prosperous
merchant. of NiDlball, w. Va, Is N
the city visiting his brother. ser
geant Elliott Watkins, OF the Maldo
Red Cross Brigade.
SWEET Melody, -FOUR
r. b. Horror, of Allegheny, Pa.
called home few days ago by the
death of his father Charles S. Hor-
nor, of Lumberport, was a business
visitor here Saturday
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas P. Harmon
have returned from very pleasant
STAY at Atlantic City.
) Wet MELODY ELoBR-
SWEET -BmLuDT FLOUR.
Come and see US when you come
to Clarksburg. We will make you
money. Wilson & Deunison, Real
Estate Brokers. rooms 200 and 2o1
Oak Hall building. 2septlt.
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
Justice John T. F1ynnswas here
Saturday from Wilsonburg.
SWEET MELODY FLOUR
w. C. Bumgardner, of Craigmoor
spent Saturday in the city.
SWEET MELODY FLOUR
Buy your school shoes of Hard
man Bros, and save soc on every
pair. 2sept1td1tw,
SWEET MELODY FLOUR
Have slightly used upright
piano Will sell cheap. Must he sold
syithin 30 DAYS. Address care
Telegram. sept2tf,
SsEEr MELODY FLOUR
Come and see us when You come
to Clarksburg. We viii make YOU
money. Wilson & Dennison. Real
Estate Brokers, rooms 200 and 2o1
Oak Hall building. 2sept1t
SWEEP MELoDx FLOUR.
Come and see us when you come
to Clarksburg. We will make you
money. Wilson & Dennisqn, Real
Estate Brokers, rooms 200 and 2o1
Oak Hall building. 2sept1t.
SWEET MF1oDE- FLOUR
Come and sec rs when You come
TO Clarksburg. We viii make you
money. Wilson & Dennison, Real
Estate Brokers, rooms 200 and POI
Oak Hall building. 2sept1t.
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
Come and see US when you come
to Clarkshurr. We viii make You
money!. Wilson & Dennison, Real
Estate Brokers. rooms 200 and POI
Oak Hall building 2scpt1t,
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
Come and see rs when you come
70 CIarksburg. We viii mako you
money. Wilson & DenniSon. Real
Estate Brokers, rooms goo and POI
Oak Hall building. 2sept1t
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
WANTED-First class cook. APP
ply at 224 South Second st. 1sep3t
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

Edna James, Of ParSersburg, has
been brought to the Girls Indus
trial School, at Salem, having been
convicted of incorrigibility- Her
fault viii be corrected at that M
stftution. if any thing at an can be
done for her.
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR

Leslie Calvert, of Folsom, was
brought 10 The Kessler hospital 70
receive treatment for an injury 70
his eyes while shopping kindhng
wood. a stick flew up and struck
his eyes innicting painful and SER
ions wound.
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MELopg RLoUR.

Mr.. Shoulder, of Weston, was adj
mitted to the Kessler hospital yes
terday to receive treatment for ty-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

/ Glasses nttea properly look like the
above Illustration. Glasses lifted I'M
.nrnoerly cause eye strain-producing
headache, nervousness, palplt2Ilon OF
fl9e heart, etc. All these troubles can
ne avoided loV having the eyes correct
ed by my superior methods Failnre
fmpossibie. Gross eyes stratghteneo
without operation or pain.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
MELODY FLOUR

Mrs. p. II. Shields has returned
from a delightful three weeks visit
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

Come and sec as when You come
TO Clarksburg. We viii make yoT
money. Wilson & Dennison, Real
Estate Brokers, rooms 200 and POI
Oak Hall building. 2sept1t.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
SW EET ME.LOOY ELOU

Come and see us when you come
to Clarksburr. We viii make You
money. Wilson & Dennison, Real
Estate Brokers. rooms 300 and POI
Oak Hall building. 2scpt1tr
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

w. c. Bumgardner, of Cr;rigmoor
spent Saturday in the city.
SWEET MELODY FLOUR
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

Buy your school shoes of Hard
man Bros, and save soc on. every
pair. 2sept1td1tw,
~ SWEET MELODY FLOUR
Have a slightly used upright
piano viii sell cheap. Must he sold
within 30 days. Address 81. care
Telegram. sept2tf,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
4 $50 5 ndELoDY FLoUR.

Charles Watkins, prosperous
merchant. of Kinball, w. Va, Is IN
tbe CITY visiting his brother, Ser
geant Elliott Watkins, of the Waldo
tteu SLI I,E-2,1, [zrT INV E-rUR.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

Come and see us when you come
to Clarksburg. We will make you
money. Wilson & Dennisqn, Real
Estate Brokers, rooms 200 and POI
Oak Hall building. 2sept1t.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

Justice John T. Flynnewas here
Saturday from Eilsonburg.
SWEET MELODY FLOUR
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SWEET -BmLUDT FLOUR.

Come and see US when you come
to CIarllsburg. We will make you
money. Wilson & Dennison, Real
Estate Brokers. rooms 200 and so1
Oak Hall building. 2septlt.,
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15
ENJOYABLE
AFFAIR
WAS THE VALENTINE TEA GIVEN
BY PARISH AID SOCIETY OF
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

\ large number Of tna members AMI
friends OF Christ ehurcn parish attend
ed the Valentine ten given by tae Par.
ish Aid Society Of the church in tns
~tore rooms in tina Waldo hotel build
ing recently vacated by tae Jamss-Law
Company Tuesday afternoon and even
ing. In the afternoon from 70
O'clock tine tea was given for children
and in the evening from 7:SO to 1000
o'clock It was held for grown people.
The ladies Of the society servid teas
sold home-mads candies and other
dainties and entertained the gu SIS gem
orally in social way. A miniature
postofTiee was stationed to the right Of
the. balcony stairway and casa guest
was tne happy recipient Of a pretty val
entine The affair was a most enjoy
able and successful one
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15
VALENTINE ENTERTAINMENT
TO "A NUMBER OF FRIENDS 1T TEN
DERFD BY MISS LONG IN VERY
HAPPY AND PLEASANT
MANNER.

Miss Mabel Long entertained num-
ber of friends at Valentine party from
7 to 10 o'clock Tuesday eyeltng.
The rooms were decorated in hearts
and cut flowers. Softly shaded lights
added light for tas occasion and very
pretty scene was presented.
Delicious refreshments were served az
the close Of tae evening and tne event
was one Of much enjoyment to ali
Among those present were Alisaes
Mary Kelley. Mabel Smith. Virginia
Wood, G4neyieye Robsrts. Blanche Levy.
Agnes Hood. Bessie Good. Alice Allen.
Virginia Hcavener and Margaret Wat
kins and Masters Carleton Wood Dalton
vanaeit. Lawrence Lynen. Robert Hool.
James Heavencr. James Richard Sidney
Levy, Dtlbert SwiclS and Fred Radforl.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15
UNKNOWN
is MAN WHO DIED FROM BROKEN
NECK RECEIVED IN FALL FROM
RAILROAD TRESTLE-B0DY
AWAITS IDENTIFICATION


The body of the young man wnose
name is believed to be Charles joan
SON, VINO died in local hospital from
a broken neck and other injuries receiv-
ed by falling from railroad trestle at
Jane Lew, lies at the Clifford Osborne
undertaking establishment awaiting
Identification.
Efforts are being made to have tne
body identified and telephone messages
nave been sent to Buckhanon, Weston
and other towns along the w. ya. &
Pittsburg division of the b. & o. rail.
road giving a description of the dead
mans A card was found in pocket Of
the dead mans clothing whica bore The
name of Charles johnson.
The remains viii be kept at the un.
dertaking establishment until further
efforts 10 6ave the body identified ar,
made, Iae dead man Is Of short
stature, mas black hair and black
monstacne and was about thirty years
of age. He was well dressed, wore a
black stiff hat. and a black ovsreoat and
carried small grip.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15
lTHlCA
0UARTETTE
PLEASED THE LARGE AUDIENCE
AT METHODIST CHURCH, SOUTH,
TUESDAY NIGHT.

The concert given in the Methodist
Episcopal church. South, Tuesday even.
ing by tns Ithica Conservatory Male
Quartette was beyond the expectation
Of the many who were in attendance
and far exceeded the impression 50 fav-
orably made by the recommendations
'snt in advance Of the concert company
Ihe cold weather did not prevent a
large audience being present and al
wrs perfectly delighted with the pro,
gram. SO excallently rendered. From
tae very FIRST number of tn, pleasing
program the qdartatte and audience
were in sympathy and every number oi
was encored in a way that showed tine
real enjoyment Of the audience.
The concert was decided sueces,
from every standpoint and the quar-.
tette win b. welcome again.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15
CHINAMAN
WRITES
ENGLISH
HAND OF BOY is QUITE LEGIBLE,
BUT I.s is YET A LITTLE MIX
ED ON HIS SYNTAX.

Daaring Corr is in receipt of lettsr
from his little friend Lee Way. a
Chinaman. wno formerly lived 6ere but
i now employed in Parkersburg. Tae
little fellow is 10 yeas of.age. He at.
tendad school here 4 term and aalf,
but a viii be seen made good progress
in learning tne English language. H
writes very legible hand. Tns letter
is as follows:
Parkersburg. W. Va. Feb. 10, 1905.
Dear Dearing Core:
] received your letter on last weeks
on Wednesday. II is very kind words
and I hope you be good boy to school
and no do any foolish and the teacher.
] was glad of you and tninq
Thomas make mucn funny 10
Ben Lee and ne was very funny
boy and last weeks he got lett.r
for me, and he wrote much had words
to me. II is very 4ai1ne Of ii and /
thank you. Have snowfall and skate
every day. Good by D,nring. / aope
you wrote a. nice as you can.
Ycm good friend and truly.
LEE WAY.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15
bud" MILLS
is DEAD
FORMER cLARKsBURG BARBER Ex,
PIRES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME
AT GRAFTON FROM DOUBLE
PNEUMONIA.


J. H.. Mills, formerly resident of
this city, is dead at mis- nome at Graf
ION. Tine deceased was son of john
Mills, deceased, and brother of Fred
Minis. Of Farm, this stats. He was also
a cousin Of Edward Mills. of Broad
Oaks. His age was about SO years. The
funeral viii be neld at Grafton Thurs
.lay The. Grafton Sentinel gives tne
following account Of mis- sudden demise:
Graftonians were shocked almost be-
yond utteranca at noon today 10 learn
of-the sudden and unexpected daata OF
Mr.. J. II. Mills tlSnown to mis- army OF
close friends as "Bub' Mills) and wno
had been Ill but since Sunday morning.
Mr.. Mills ownsd and operated IN Mills
barber shop on Latroha street. one Of
the most popular tonsorial parlors in ttnc
city, was at his post Of duty all day
Saturday and until the midnight aour
Saturday night. He went home shortly
after Midnight. took bath and went Go
bed He had been suffering for some
days vita a noavy cold, and after re.
firing Sunday morning found it impos
sible to sleep. DR.. Maclin was called
and the sufferer was afforded all the re-
lief possible, but ne continued i'll in bed.
being unable to arise either Yesterday
or today. Shortly before tn noon i,our
today he conversed with his brotaer-in.
law. Mr., Cnas. T. Kimmel, and with
other members Of mis- family. hut at
twelve forty o'clock ne suddenly grew
alarmingly worse and before Physicians
could arrive at mis- bedside ne nnl pass
ri forever from earthly scenes. The
immediate cause Of his death was doubl.
pneumonia. He leaves TO mourn mis- de-
mise a wife VINO was formerly Miss
Cora Kimmel. daughter of tae late
Peter s. Kimme1, and a little daughter
bright. pretty. spirituele little Miss
Aline Mills known AMI loved by every.
body. Mr. Mills was formerly from
Clarksburg, where he was born and
raisei. but q good many years ago To-
Gated in Grafton pursuing his trade and
building up quite a profitable business,
He recently erected on Yates avenue,
West Side, a handsome modern dwelling
(which Jne. was quite proud. and looked
forward to the placing Of many addi-
tional improvements on MS property.
Mr.. Mills was a member. W. believe. Of
Grafton Lodge OF the p. p. o. Elks. and
Of the Ancient Order Of United Work.
men. The sincere and heartfelt sym
pathy of host Of friends go out to ths
stricken wife and daughter in their dark
hours.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15
UNIQUE SOCIAL
GIVEN BY MISS LILLIAN coFFMAN
DRESSES REPRESENTED
BooKS-MANY GUESTS
ENJOY THE EVENT.

\ very unique Valentine social was
given by Miss Lillian Coffman. at tine
home of iqer parents, Captain and Mrs.
John W. coffman. on Lee street Tues
day night. There were many guests
present and most delightful evening
was spent. Every guest was dressed so
as to represent book and guessing
contest followed as to the books thus
represented. Miss Minnie Lowe won
the first prize and Clyde NJ. Crist was
presented with the BOBBY prize. Re.
freshments were served and enjoyed at
tne proper hour Miss cofrman' is a
very graciou, hostess and all the mem
bers Of Inc party pronounced the even
ing as one OF the pleasantcst they ever
spent,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15
REYNOLDSVILLE
DWELLING
DESTROYED
HOME OF THOMAS P. REYNOLDS
AND HIS HOUSE ADJOINING ARE
TOTALLY DESTROYED BY
FIRE WEDNESDAY MORN
ING EARLY.

The residence Of Thomas P. Reynolds
at Reynoldsyille, and cottage adioin,
ing, were totally destroyed by Are early
Wednesday morning together with all
their contents. The fire started from
a gas soye in the cottage ana gained
rapid headway. Bota houses ware own.
ID by Mr.. Reynolds and tae one ae liv-
ed in was substantially built two
story frame structure. The cottage was
also frame. II was occupied by Frank
Hall and family. Mrs. Hall was bsd-
fast in the mouse and the Others first
assisted in getting her out of tae burn
ing building SO by the time sne was got
ten TO place Of safety the occuapnts of
botn houses had no time TO save any of
the household furnishings. Mrs. Hall
sustained a fractured leg in bad fall
a few days ago.
With the exception of a sewing ma.
chine. writing desk and one or two
other articles Of furniture the entire
contents of both houses were destroyed
with them. TIE loss Is beweea six
and eight thousand dollars, partly COW
ared by insurance.
Mr. Reynolds family and Mr.. Halls
family were taken to the home of Joan
?. Garrett. nearby. Later in the day
the Reynolds family weu to the home
Of Albert Shinn. whose wife is a sister
Of Mr. Reynolds and taey are now stay
ing thers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15
NO POLICE COURT.

Mayor Shields appeared at the city
headquarters Wednesday morning for
the purpose Of holding a session Of po-
bee court, but waen he got there, the
bat cage was bare and 80 the poor
mayor mad none. Tns nabitual ,lrunla
ards and taose who only get on an oc-
e''sional jag as wsll have all been on
thsir good behavior and the copper.
daven't nad much to do. Pay day and
t4e cold weather tnongh will hustle ur
police business and the policemen ara
looking forward 10 it.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15
MR.. MORGAN
IS MARRIED
IN MOBILE, ALA, TO MISS TAcoN-
FRIENDS HERE PLEASED
WITH ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mr.. Charles f. Morgan, son Of DIR. and
Mns. David Porter Morgan, Of tnis city,
was married at noon Wednesday to
Miss Daisie Taeon. of Mobile. Alabama.
at the nome of the brile. The an
nouncement is received with pleasure BY
Mr.. Morgan's many friends here and all
wish Cnim and his bride a aappy long,
prosperous married life.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15
6ALLOWs
CHEATED
BY BREAKING OF ROPE BUT VIC.
TIM FELL TO GROUND AND
BROKE NEcK-DIED IN
TEN MINUTES.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
RRIDGEToN,. n. j.. Feb. l5--when
tae attempt was made here to,lay 70
nang Frank Raisinger for numbering al.
wife last October, the rope broke. ths
man dropping to the ground. The fall
broke his neck and ne was pronounced
dead in Ten minutes.
When the rope broke his holy re-
bounded and the back OF ais mead struck
4 hsnm Of the scafrold breaking mis-
nsek. Physicians said death was in
stantaneous, but the man was not of
fcially pronounced dead for ten min
utes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15
MERCHANT ENTERS BANKRUPTCY

\. $. Ginsburg, conducting store at
the corner of Second and Main streets,
entered bankruptcy Wednesday and the
case was referred to Referee w. Frank
Stout The application was made
made through Attorney Moses j. Dalin-
sky. The frst meeting Of the creditors
win be held Feb. IS. Ginsburg's assets
amount to about $1,000. including book
accounts, and mis- liabilities reach $1,000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15
Pure
FOOD BILL
KILLED.
In THE STATE SENATE BY VOTE OF
TWELVE FOR IT AND TWELVE
AGAINST IT.
RAYMOND MAXWELL MAKES ELE-
QuENT ADDRESS REPLETE WITH
PATRIOTISM.
Patent Medicine Bill, Which Should
Not Pass, Is Advanced in House to
Second Reading House Holds
Night Session.

CHARLESTON. w. Va, Feb 10 The
House held session on Tuesday even
/ ing. Alderson's bill No. so, regulating
tae sale of patent medicines in the state
and McDonald's bin No. $40, placing
the toll OF bridges located in one county
under the control of county courts were
advanced to second reading, The Har.
-Mccamic. Cole primary election law
bin was also advanced TO second read
ing. A similar bill is now on second
reading in the senate and bota bills
will probably pass their respective
nouse. Harman's bill relating to the
practice of medicine and recommended BY
the state medical society. reached first
reading in the mouse. Tae bill intro.
duced by Robert Hazlett making penal
ties for ablucting inmates of state and
penal institutions passed the senate and
when signed by the governor will bs
come law
Darst's pure food bill was killed in
'hS SeHtset ~ y hNcte oI - 70 X
Mr.. Scott called up the joint resolu-
tion introduced by MIN to adopt as the
state flag -'lsayes and flowers Of
mounain laurel upon field Of immac
ulatc white. edged with blue and gold,
Mr.. Maxwell, Of Harrison, RepubIi,
ean, made most eloquent spseca in
favor Of the resolution. He told Of the
origin of the incidents of its growta to
international Importance, ami declared
that among all its lovers and defend.
ers it had possessed none drawer Or more
devoted than the sons of the Old Do
minion's youngest daughter. II w b.
came desirable that these sons losing
none Of their love for the stand.lsd Of
the Union, should adopt an emblem. that
should speak something of tae ~ 4ory
and the glory Of their own common
wealth. The resolution embodied in It's
provisions flag fitting in every re-.
spsct. and he hoped 70 see it unanim-
ously adopted.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-15

men went forth 10 preach, he compared
TO the little grain of mustard sea,l, small
and imperceptible in the beginning, but
expanding into luxuiant tree spread
ing its branches far and wide, so that
the nations of the eartn might BE- sael-
tered beneath its ample foliage and
nourisaed by its perennial fruit. The
Apostle had implicit faita in tnair di-
vine Master, when lie commanded tinem
TO preach the Gospel to all nations.
They knew tina lie was God. They
knw hat Mis- word was truth, tnat His
word was power and omnipotence. They
had been witnesses of His miracles.
Taey knew that, He VINO said in Inc b.
ginning: LET there be lignt, and
there was light; let the earth bring
forth fruit, and it came forth. they
knew tnat He would now through taeir
instrumentahty. cause the light OF
faitn TO SHINE in the darkened intellscts
of mrn. ana the fruit of sanctification
10 grow a6undantly in their aeart-.
And, therefore, taay 20 forta nothing
hesitating, resolved 10 communicate the
saving knowledge Of Jesus Christ to
every portion of tine Roman dominions.
WHAT contract presents itself 10 our
minds between The peaceful conqucsts Of
tne Apostles and their successors on tne
one nand. and the bloody victories
achieved by the great generals of an
tiquity on the Other, wnstaer we con
sid;r the weapons witn which they
fought. III, battles taey won, or the
duration Of their victories. Alexander
the CIR at who may be considered one
of the greatest generals Of ancient
lines. subiuad nations by wading
through the blood Of his fellow beings.
BY the sword ne conquered. ana by the
sword he kept mis- subjects in bondage.
But scarcely was lie consigned TO the
grave. when his empire was iismember-
ID, and mis- subjects shook off the yoke
wliicn mad been impored on tacm
4
The Apostles conquered Kingdoms for
thelf divine Master not by force, bnt by
persuasion. not by material sword. not
by the sword of the Spirit. which is
the word of God; not by shedding tha
blood OF others but by tne voluntary
shedding of their own blood: not BY en-
shaving ohe bodies Of men, but BY res
euing tnear souls from the bondage Of
sin. And the Spiritual Republic whien
tney founded. exists unto this day. is
constantly extending it, lines. and i
kspt together not by frowning fortiii-
cations and standing armies. but by the
divine influence Of religious and moral
sanctions.
WHAT does this prove? II proves
That the pen and tne voice are migntier
than The sword. il proved that "paace
hatn ner victories noloss renowned tnan
war n.y.. victories more substantial
and enduring. II proves that all
senemes conceived in passion and TO
m@nted by lawlass ambition. are doom
ed Ike tae mountain torrent. TO carry
terror before them, AMI to leave ruin
and desolation after them. while the ac
tion- Of men laboring under the inspira-
tion Of Heaven. arr destined like the
gentle dew Of heaven. to sned silent