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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
The Kingdom of God.

say unto you. Among them that are
born of women there is none greater
than John; yet he that is but little in
the Kingdom of God Is greater than he
st. Luke. VIII, 2S.
Our Lord once said of John that he
undertook to take the kingdom of hea.
ven by violence. He was the express
sion of that method of making the
world holy which our Lord condemns
in the parable Of the wheat and tares.
where the master is made to tell his
servants that it will not do 10 under
take to pull up the tares when the do
ing so is sure to destroy the wheat
also. Let them both grow together
and at the harvest they can readily be
separated.
John was one of those who would
pull up tares and wheat together in his
eagerness to get rid of the evil in the
world. He saw wickedness about him
in the ordinary everyday life of the
people, in their business life, in every
occupation of men, in the arrangement
of society as a whole. Therefore he
separated himself from them and re-
tired into the wilderness engaging in
no occupation and having no social re-
latiOns with his fellow men. He saw
that men indulged their appetites in
excessive drinking, in the indulgence
in or Over-enjoyment of good eating
and the like He accordingly becomes
an anchorite, giving up all those things
which we call the natural joys of ex-
istence, abstaining from wine COM
pletely, eating only what was absolute
ly necessary to sustain life. Because
evil has grown out of the abuse of all
these things therefore he will abolish
these things.
As over against this position, our
Lord lives in social intercourse with
those about Him, eating and drinking
and making merry. blessing and sane
tifying all the family. social and bust
ness relations of life. He goes to the
marriage feast at Cana of Galilee: He
provides the guests with wine; He goes
to dinner parties at the houses of pub
licans and Pharisees alike. He teaches
us that all these things are allowable
in the kingdom of God. and that the
kingdom of God does not consist in
banishlng these things from the earth.
but in the proper use of them; that
man cannot be perfectly and truly in
the stature of God unless he can with
temperance and sobrlety use and en-
Joy all the good things which God has
created, and that pleasure is necessary
to the perfection of the nature of man.
John was indeed n prophet and Il mes
senger sent to prepare the way for the
coming of the kingdom of God by
arousing men TO see what was wrong
and stirring their souls to repentance;
but the kingdom of God could never
come by such methods, but only by the
ma atural. sweet living of the life of man.
making use of the good things of God
and learning and exemplifying the love
of God by living in love with our fell
low men.-Rev. DR.. John p. Peters, st.
Michaers Church. New York, in the
New York Herald.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
EPWORTH LEAGUE LESSONS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10.
What is Practical Christianity? James
2: 1926.

The Epistle of James is the most
practical book in the Bible. 1t is a
twentieth century epistle. This man
James was the Lords brother, and
seems to have imbibed the spirit of
Jesus more than some of the disci-
pies He was a just and holy man,
and Josephus attributed the destruc-
ton of Jerusalem to the fact that the
Jews put 10 death such a holy man.
All the doctrines of this book center
around the thought of practical"
religion. Religion according to James
is doing and not hearing nor saying
Some very practical duties are en-
joined in our lesson which are as
much needed to-day as when James
wrote. A voorhees, faith is as use
less now as then. True faith is shown
by its works. James Is the man of
to-day in teaching and practice.
We need new evangelism of the
Gospel of Works. In spite of all the
teaching of the Word many are
trusting in a dead faith" So many
are now hearing but not doing. Many
modern church members are orthodox
in faith but heterodox in life. Many
a rich man sees poverty about him
but seeks not to relieve it; sees the
world crying for the gospel but Gives
only a pittance to save it. Practical
Christianity Is faith at work 1t is
the application of religion to the
needs of this world.
Faith will not clothe the naked nor
feed the hungry. A dead faith is of
the intellect only; a living and work
"a ~. - H.
said to be saved by faith. but kept
saved by works. Works are the ex-
preston of our faith. But dead.
that is, a non-working, faith is only
indicative of death.
Works are indicative of a living
faith. The only way indeed, TO show
forth that we have faith in Christ is
to do something that he has told us
to do. To obey Christ in a practical
way is to prove to others that we
really believe in him. To say that we
are Christians and fail to do what
the Master has commanded us to do
is to lie to God. The world is wait
ing not for a new Bible, nor a new
creed, nor new church, but for the
practical application to our lives OF
what we profess to believe. This is
practical observation-disclosures and
healing the world of temporal, social
and moral evils Hospitals and asy
lums are pulpits preaching to multi
tudes that the pastor cannot reach.
A man fed and clothed and helped is
prepared for q sermon. We need the
gospel applied to every condition OF
our country's social life
Faith and works are real Chris.
tianity. | would not inculcate care
lessness in faith, but would empha'
size carefulness in living; not that
hearing and believing, and exercising
faith are unimportant. but that doing
and working and practicing chris
tianity are more important.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06

Act the First-A young man starting
off from home; parents and sisters
weeping to have him go. Wagon rising
over the hill. Farewell kiss flung back.
Ring the bell and let the curtain fall.
Act the Second-The marriage altar.
Music and the organ. Bright lights.
Long white veil trailing down the aisle.
Prayer and congratulation, and ex-
carnations of How well she looksw
Act the Third-A woman waiting for
staggering steps. Old garments stuck
in the broken window panes. Marks of
hardship on her face. The biting of
nails of bloOdless fingers. Neglect, cru
city and despair. Ring the bell and let
the curtain drop.
Act the Fourth-Three graves in a
dark place-grave of the child that died
for lack of medicine, grave of the wife
who died of broken heart. grave of
the man that died with dissipation.
Ring the bell and let the curtain drop.
Act the Flfth-A destroyed souls
eternity. No light No hope. close
my ears to this last act of the tragedy.
Quickl quick! Ring the bell and let the
curtain drop.-Rev. Il. De Witt Tai
mage.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06

Il is not enough. according to Chris
tianity, to be as good as the average,
yet many seem to think so. 1t is hard
to overcome the childish habit of com.
pairing ourselves with others, and tax.
ing what comfort we can from the
thought that we are not any worse
than they.
Jesus said: "What do ye more than
othersT Christianity, If ii is anything
new at all, is something extra. 1t does
not say that the old religions are alto
gether wrong. No. it says that they
are inadequate. Christ came to fulfil.
not to destroy. The bruised reed He
does not break. the smoking flax He
does not quench. The first He seeks
to bind up that it may become just as
strong as possible: tile second He fans
into flame. Christ says to all men:
You are My disciples indeed when
you become all that God intended you
to be. Do not remain in the lowlands.
DO not be contented with n common
place life. Come upon the mount with
Me. Live the separated life. Be some
thing extra."-Northwestern Christian
Advocate.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
Game Of Noted Men.

The hostess begins by saying: 81
know celebrated poet. the first part
of whose name is very black and the
last Is an elevation"
The player. responding "Coleridge."
in turn describes the name of some
other noted person. For instance.
Shakespeare" saying: 81 know a
noted author and poet, the first part
OF whose name people do when cold:
the last part is weapon of warfare"
Only give the profession, nothing
else. The following names readily
lend themselves to this simple but In
structive little game:
Wordsworth.
Shelley fShell.lea).
Church-hill
Webster
Wal-pole.
Washington.
Long-fellow.
Blackstone.
Isaac Walton Ere-sack-wall-ton).
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
chIld Law snfslx under 1raIn,

A little girl of one and a half years
has just had wonderful escape from
death near Cardross. England. While
she was at play she wandered upon the
railway track and sat down between
the rails. A freight train travelling at
high speed came along. and although
the driver applied the brakes, the
whole train passed over the child be-
fore It could be brought to stop. 1t
was then found that with the exception
OF a cut in the face the little one was
uninjured. Such an escape would be
impossible in this country, but In
Great Britain the engines have no
cowcatchers, and the fireboxes are
much farther from the ground than
here.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR NOTES
SEPTEMBER TENTH.
What Is Practical Christianity? Jan.
2: 1925.

IL is not enough to say-even to
ones self--that one has a certain vir-
tue. The only proof is the doing of
the deeds appropriate to that virtue.
Words of sympathy are as good az
deeds, but not unless the deeds go
with them.
Faith and works are like two hu-
man beings born so closely joined to-
gether, like the Slamese twins. that
either of them would be dead IL seper.
ated from the other.
1t is easy to rest in belief, as II that
were a virtue, There is no virtue in
mere belief, any more than there is a
house in a foundation.
Suggestions.
There is nothing more practical
than true religious meditation and
prayer, because they always lead to
deeds.
We are proud of those whom we
call practical men," but often their
practice is confined to the things that
perish like bubble, while the Chris
tian labors with eternal things.
illustrations.
AS the bicycle rider completes his
practice only when he can ride uncon-
sciously, so the Christian must prac-
tice his work for Christ until 1t be-
comes instructive.
Treat Christ's life as your copy.
The scholar does not ask the teacher
why such and such letters appear in
the copy, but repeats them over and
over till they are learned.
Practical Christionity may be as
beautiful as theoretical religion; the
water in a mill-race is as lovely as
the water in a pond.
More than twenty of our State pris-
ons and a number of jails now have
large and active Christian Endeavor
societies. Both wardens and chap
lains testify to the noble results of
this work. The Prison Endeavorers,
when released, do not get back again
into prison, as do the large majority
of other prisoners.
A prison society must have the con-
stant guidance and encouragement of
outside Endeavorers. First, with the
approval and aid of the prison Off
GERS, start the society. Make the
rules strict and vigorously enforce
them, however small you make your
society Write Christian letters to
the prisoners, visit them often, and
join in their meetings. when they
come out, help them to honest employ.
ment, and be their friends.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
esTTER THAN wa PRAY.


Better than we can ask, o God,
Thou wilt, in love bestow,
Withholding oft some cherished good,
Hedging the way we 90;
But loving arms surround us still,
And wisdom all Thy chastenings fll
Better than we can ask, o God,
Thy love outspeeds the prayer;
Returning day but proves anew,
a. constant watchful care.
And that our steps may never stray
Where love illumines not the way.
Better than we can ask. dear Lord.
As children oft We cry
For dazzling toys that hurt and bruise
Nor doubt they satisfy;
But love divine withholds the prize,
And, loving, pitying, denies.
Better than we can ask, dear Lord
Far better than we pray:
For in the dark we grope along,
Thou seest clear the way.
Where we are blind be Tho: our sight,
In doubt and darkness be the light.
Better than we can ask, o God,
Then may we calmly rest,
AS trustfully, when skies arc drear,
As when gold paints the west.
But whisper, with submission still,
Not mine, o Father, but Thy will
Better than we can ask dear Lord,
When in deaths valley drear
The cold, dark shadows round us cree,
May we not shrink or fear.
We shall not walk the vale alone,
But rest our hands within Thine own.
Marietta NJ. Elliott, in the Christian
Register.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
Flew Far TO old t,om..

The retentivs powers OF the carrier
Hlgeon are wonderful. Over yeai
ago g. b. Woodbury. OF Cornish. Me-.
purchased bird from man In Wake
Geld. The bird was mated and seemed
perfectly contented In his new home
at Cornish and his owner felt conf
dent that be would return to his loft
when he was released a few miles
from home The bird. however, flew
straight to his old home in Wakefield.
$50 miles away.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
,Liornse-Ths PRICE of Blood.

The deriving of vast sums from the
bitter sufferlngs and grinding paupcr-
ism of the people is terrible offense.
-Canan Wilberforce.
l cannot consent, as your Queen, to
take revenue from that which destroys
the souls and bodies of my subjects
Queen of Madagascar.
To sell rum for livelihood is bad
enough, but for whole community to
share the responsibility and guilt OF
such traffic seems worse bargain
than that of Eve or Judas. Horace
Greeley.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06

As John Jones of Goshen, VT ~
tempted to remove rock from his
yard with dynamite recently, the rock
was thrown to the roof OF COW stable
near by, crushing through the roof to
the floor and nearly killing some
calves which were In the stable.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06

Throughout the centuries the drink
shop has been the ante-chamber to
the workhouse, the chapel of ease to
the asylum, the recruiting station for
the hospital, the rendezvous for the
gambler, the gathering ground for the
jail.--John Burns.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06

The Oklahoma Pilot offers the fol-
lowing standing reward: zone hun
dred dollars for a saloonkeeper who
is good, moral man. never violates
the liquor laws, and is good citizen.
and who makes the world better for
living in II, and is an elevating infiu-
ence in his town and community"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06

down revival.
They who take Him for guard
find Him guide.
Nothing soothes the sorrowing bet
ter than service for others.
When a man knows his own great
ness he cannot see that of another.
A man does not demnstfatc his re-
ligion by his deficiency in reason.
You cannot talk Alright OF the cross
until You walk the way Of the cross.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
Bad Thought. POISON the blood.

Professor Gates claims to have dis
covered more than forty injurious prod
ucts which are produced in the blood
by bad emotions" such as envy.
hatred, etc. These elements, he as
serts. are ''llfe depressing and poison
Gus" but. on the other hand. the oppO-
site feelings. which are evidenced in
goodness and kindness, are equally
prolific in physical elements favorable
to health. The professor has not hesi-
tated TO affirm that the physical conse.
quenccs and penalties of sin are thus
demonstrated by chemical science.
II is very interesting TO find that
science Is thus able to demonstrate not
only the physical but also the moral
rayagcs of sin. Penetrating deeper,
there are divine laws which govern
the hidden springs of life and death,
1t remains and ever will remain true
that the man who "deslretl life, and
loyeth many days that he may see
good" must depart from evil and do
good" Psalm 34:12-14. London Chris
tlan.
know of nothing to give unfailing
moral energy TO the mind but a living
faith in q being OF infinite perfections,
and who Is always with us to aid,
strengthen. reward, reproye. chasten,
and guide to Immortality. William Il.
Charming.
The soul is made for Cod. and never
finds rest till it returns to Him again.
When God and the soul meet, there
will follow contentment. God, simply
considered, is not all our happiness.
but God trusted in, and Christ ms We
are made one with Hlm.-Slbbes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-09-06
RAMS HORN BLASTS

HE worst pride is
boast of our hu-
mility.
Most people are
repentant soon af-
ter the green APP
plies are eaten.
What you give
gladly God can
use gloriously.
Souls ca n II o I
grow in the shadow
of the saloon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Mss Baiss Prichard 81 Rivesytlle,
was n the city yesterlay.
Mrs. A. j. Lloyd win leave tonight
for Philadelphia to spend the holidays
with relatives.
Miss E. Lee Moore, Of Washington,
D. G., will be the guest Of her aunt,
Mrs. B. F. Reed, during the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Ford, of the
Fiftn ward, left this morning for Ell.
liins to visit their son and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Spears.
Willard Rowland will leave Satur.
day for Columbus, Ohio, where he
will be a guest at house party dur.
ing the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. John King, Of Clarks,
burg, arrived here last night to spend
the holidays with the latter's mother,
Mrs. s.. E. Upton.
Miss Gladys DeBolt and George De.
Bolt, Twill leave in the morning for
'Atlanuc City to spend the holidays
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George DeBoIt.
James W, Robinson, a graduate of
the F. s. N S., was in the city yester.
day en- route from the W. V. U. to his
home at Craegmoor, Harrison county,
to spend the holidays.
Guy Prlchard and Lindsay Peddl.
cord were up from Morgantown last
night attending the dance at the Man
ley Hotel. Mr.. Prichard will leave to-
night for a tour of several Western
universities on business for the Phi
Kappa Psi fraternity.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Hall and Miss
Mary Hack, Of Winchester, Va, and
Mrs. J. E. Hudson and two children,
Of Elkins, will arrive here tonight to
spend the holidays at the home of
Mrs. M. C. Russell, on CASTOR avenue.
Mrs. Hudson is a daughter of Mrs.
Russell.
Col. W. H. Conway, of Fairmont,
member Of the firm of Cornwell, Corn
well & Conway, attorneys, was in
Wheeling last night on business. He
has just returned from Greene county
where he has been lifting coal options
for a prominent coal land owner Of
Pennsylvania. The field that he has
been operating in is on the line of the
new Wheeling Short Line railroad,
which Col. Conoway predicts will be
finished in three years.-Wheeling
Intelligencer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
Deeds Recorded.

Deed dated November 20. 1905;
Frank R. Stewart and S. E. Phillips
to Selena Snider; lot in Warrington;
consideration, 100000.
Deed dated February TO- 1904; John
H. Stewart and wife to Mary E. Stew.
art; lot in Warrington; consideration,
$25O.OO.
Deed dated October %, 1905; VIII
liam H. Watson, administrator Of
Jas. o. Watson, deceased, to Francis
Meredith; right, title and interest to
the minerals underlying 5 acres Of
land in Union district.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
No More Jury Gases.

No more jury cases will be tried at
this term of the Circuit Court, Judge
Mason having this morning discharged
the entire body with the exception Of
those now sitting on the Payton case.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
Take a Chance.

Don't fail to take chance on the
Little Lady Maccabee" doll and rife
to be CHANGED of Thursday evening,
December 81, at ]. L. Halls store,
Main street
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

A good Life Insurance policy makes
enc Of the best Christmas gifts a man
can make for his wife, See us.
CHAS. W. EVANS & Co. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

"A iful1gift for Xnas-a pair Of
sorosis. Brol.'s, Main street and
Parks avenue. y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

shoppingthrift is a. virtue OF grad.
ual growth. AS it becomes more and
more a habit, Che twin.habit of ad-read,
ing keeps pace with it,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Nothing more useful than a pair oil
Broh's shoes. .s} y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Toilet and manicure sets. Clifford
Kinkead at the Globe Store.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Fancy iewelry, all kinds, a price
you can afford to buy.
CLYDE 8. HOLT.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
Marriage License Issued.

Earl H. Brigham, of Mercer county,
and Hattie G. Straight, Of Marion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Clifford Kinkead at the Globe Store
has the most up-to-date stationery IN
town.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

We shall observe the Golden Rule
and MEAT you as we would wish to
be met"
c. E. & H. B. MASON,
Prop. South Side Meat Market.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Our Christmas postals are especial
Iy fine. Clifford Kinkead
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Ladies and gents card cases.
CLYDE S. HOLT.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Pipes, meerchaum, positively the
p.ettlest line ever shown in the city.
CLYDE S. HOLT.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
Xmas Shoe Tree.

Hang some Of these on its branches.
Easy Slippers for those who have
seen many years.
Party Slippers for your sister-steal
The size and well furnish the proper
style.
Soft Shoes for the little ones-dain.
ty, pretty and comfortable. Visit our
shoe department. for really useful
gitte-theyre there.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-05-26
Court Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
Honorable Commissioners Court of
Randall County will convene the
second Monday in June, the same
being the 18th day of June 1905;
for the purpose of sitting as Board
of Equalization, and to receive all
the assessment lists or books OF
the Assessor of Randall County for
inspection, correction, equalization
and approval.
J. A. Tate,
Clerk Co. Court, Randall Co. Tex.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-05-26
A. Ernsberg ger.

On the fourth page of The News
will be found the opening business
salutatory Of Walter @. Cobb.
His stock of dry goods and grocer
les is new and we'll selected and
while not complete in all lines it
will be soon as those goods lacking
are on the road. He asks the pa
tronage of News readers and pro-
poses from time to time to tell them
what he has for sale. Mr.. Cobb
is starting out on the right business
course and if with clear conscience
and cheerful countenance he only
persists in staying with it sue cess
is only question of time.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-05-26
FROM THE ANTILLES
Chamberlain's Cough REM
edy Benefits Il City COun-
Gilman at Kingston,
jamaica.

Mr.. w. O'Reilly Fogarty, who
is a member of the City Council
at Kingston, Jamaica, West
Indies, writes as follows: Gone
bottle of Cham berlain's Cough
Remedy had good effect on a
cough that was giving me trouble
and | think | should have been
more quickly relieved if [ had
continued the remedy. That it
was beneficial and quick in re-
lieving me there is no doubt and
1t is my intention TO obtain an
other bottle" For sale by S.
V. Writ, druggist.