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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-08-26

booy will become a mass Of IlfeIess
clay. What is it that, having. we live
and, having not, we are as the clod?
We know not, and yet the progress of
the race and the civilization which
we now behold are the work of men
and women who have not solved the
mystery of their own lives.
And our fOod-must we understand
It before we eat it? If we refused to
eat anything until we could under.
stand the mystery of It's growth, we
would die of starvation. But mystery
does not bother us in the dining room.
Only in the church is it an obstacle.
l was eating piece Of watermelon
some months ago and was struck with
Its beauty. took some of the seed
and dried them and weighed them and
found that it would require some five
thousand seed to weigh pound. And
then I applied mathematics to that
forty pound melon. One of these
seeds put into the ground when warmed
by the sun and moistened by the rain
goes to work. 1t gathers from some
where two hundred thousand times it's
own weight and. forcing this raw ma
terial through a tiny stem, constructs
a watermelon. 1t covers the outside
with coating of green, inside of the
green it puts layer of white, and
within the white core Of red, and all
through the red it scatters seeds, each
ono m M h|o IF oontinu;,,cr tl,o ,,,ory- -
reproduction. Where did that little
seed get its tremendous power? Where
did It find it's coloring matter? How
did it collect it's f1avoring extract?
How did it build watermelon? Tn
til you can explain watermelon do
not be too sure that you can set limits
to the power of the Almighty or say just
what he would do or how he would do
It, cannot explain the watermelon
but l eat it and enjoy it.
Power That Is Infinite and Divine.
Everything that grows tells a like
story of infinite power. Why should
deny that divine hand fed multi.
tude with few loaves and fishes
when see hundreds of millions fed
every year by hand which converts
the seeds scattered over the field into
an abundant harvest? We know that
food can be multiplied in few
months time. Shall we deny the pow
er of the Creator to eliminate the ele-
ment of time when we have gone so
far in eliminating the element Of
space?
But there is something even more
wonderful still, the mysterious change
that takes place in the human heart
when the man begins to hate the
things he loved and to love the things
he hated, the marvellous transformation
that takes place in the man who be-
fore the change would have sacrificed
the world for his own advancement.
but who after the change would give
his life for a principle and esteem it a
privilege to make sacrifice for his con-
victions. What greater miracle than
this that converts selfish, self Gen.
tered human being into center from
which good influences flow out In
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-08-26

every direction! And yet this miracle
has been wrought in the heart Of each
one Of us, or may be wrought, and we
have seen it wrought in the hearts O.
those about as. No; living in the midst
Of mystery and miracles, shall not
allow either to deprive me of the bene-
fits of the Christian religion.
Some Of those who question the mir
acle also question the theory of atone
ment. They assert that it does not ac-
cord with their idea of justice for one
to die for others. Let each one bear
his own sins and the punishments due
for them, they say. The doctrine Of
vicarious suffering is not a new one.
It is as old as the race. That one
should suffer for others is one of the
most familiar of principles, and we see
the principle illustrated every day Of
our lives.
I find proof that man was made in
the image of his Creator in the fact
that throughout the centuries man has
been willing to die that blessings de-
MED to him might be enjoyed by his
children, his children's children and the
world
The seeming paradox, "He that saw
eth his life shall lose it, and he that
loseth his life for my sake shall find
It," has an application wider than that
usually given to it. 1t Is an epitome Of
history. Those who live only for them
selves live little lives, but those who
give themselves for the advancement
larger life than the one surrendered.
Instead of being an unnatural plan,
the plan of salvation is in perfect har-
mony with human nature as we under
stand it. Sacrifice Is the language of
love, and Christ in suffering for the
world adopted the only means Of
reaching the heart, and this can be
demonstrated not only by theory. but
by experience. for the story Of his life,
his teachings, his sufferings and his
death has been translated into every
language, and everywhere it has touch
ed the heart.
But II were going to present an ar
gument in favor of the divinity Of
Christ would not begin with mira
cles or mystery or theory of atone
ment. l would begin with the fact
that Christ lived. Christ presents an
example Of purity in thought and life.
and man, conscious of his own imper-
fections and grieved over his short
comings, finds inspiration in one who
was tempted in all points just as we
are and yet was without sin.
Christ as an Example Of Humility.
Humility is rare virtue. If one is
rich he is apt to be proud of his riches.
If he has distinguished ancestry he is
apt to be proud of his lineage. If he is
we'll educated he is apt to be proud Of
his learning. Some one has suggested
that if one becomes humble he soon
becomes proud of his humility. Christ,
however. possessed of all power, was
the very personiication of humility.
The most difficult of all the virtues
to cultivate is the forgiving spirit. Re-
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who have been successful II accumu-
lating money? They all tell the same
story-viz. that they spent the first
half Of their lives trying to get money
from others and the last half trying
to keep others from getting their mon
ey and that they found peace in nei-
ther half. Some have even reached
the point where they find difficulty in
getting people to accept their money,
and ! know Of no better indication Of
the ethical awakening in this country
than the increasing tendency to scru.
tinize the methods Of money making.
A long step in advance will have been
taken when religious. educational and
charitable institutions refuse to con-
done immoral methods in business and
leave the possessor Of III gotten gains
to learn the loneliness Of life when
one prefers money to morals.
Some have sought peace in social dis.
tinction; but, whether they have been
within the charmed circle and fearful
lest they might fall out or outside and
hopeful that they might get in, they
have not found peace.
Some have thought-vain thought!tc
find peace in political prominence; but
whether office comes by birth, as In
monarchies, or by election, as In re-
publics, it does not bring peace An
Office Is conspicuous only when few can
occupy it. Only when few in a genera
ton can hope to enjoy an honor do we
call it great honor. l am glad that
our Heavenly Father did not make the
peace of the human heart depend upon
the accumulation Of wealth or upon the
securing Of social or political distinc-
ton, for in either case but few could
have enjoyed it. but when he made
peace the reward Of conscience void
Of ofense toward God and man he put
It within the reach of ALL The poor
can secure it as easily as the rich, the
social Quite; It as freely as the leader of
society and the humblest citizen equal
~ with those who WELD political
power.
Christ promoted peace by giving US
assurance that a line Of communication
can be established between the Father
above and the child below. And Who
will measure the consolation that has
been brought to troubled hearts by the
hour OF prayer?
Proof Of Immortality.
And immortality! Who will estimate
the peace which a belief in future
life has brought to the sorrowing? You
may talk to the young about death end
ing all, for life is full, and hope is
strong, but preach not this doctrine to
the mother who stands by the death
bed of her babe OF to one who is within
the shadow of a great atiliction.
Christ gave US proof of immortality,
and yet it would hardly seem necessary
that one should rise from the dead to
convince us that the grave is not the
end. To every created thing God has
given a tongue that proclaims resur-
rectiOn.
If the Father deigns to touch with di-
vine power the cold and pulseless heart
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venge seems to be natural to the hui
man heart. To want to get even with
an enemy Is common sin. It has
even been popular to boast of vindic-
dveness. It was once inscribed on a
monument to hero that he had re-
paid both friends and enemies more
than he had received. This was not
the spirit of Christ. He taught for
giveness, and in that Incompatible
prayer which he left as a model for
our petitions he made our willingness
to forgive the measure by which we
may claim forgiveness He not only
taught forgiveness, but he exemplified
his teachings in his life. When those
who prosecuted him brought him to
the most disgraceful of all deaths his
spirit OF forgiveness rose above his
suherings. and he prayed, Father.
forgive them, for they know not what
they do"
What conclusion is to be drawn from
the life, the teachings and the death
OF this historic figure? Reared in a
carpenters shop, with no knowledge of
literature save Bible literature, with no
acquaintance with philosophers living
or with the writings Of sages dead.
this young man gathered disciples
about him. promulgated higher code
OF morals than the world had ever
known before and proclaimed himself
the Messiah. He taught and perform
ed miracles for few brief months
and then was crucified. His disciples
were scattered and many Of them put
to death. His claims were disputed,
his resurrection denied and his follow
ers prosecuted, and yet from this be-
ginning his religion has spread until
millions take his name with reverence
upon their lips and thousands have
been willing to die rather than sur
render the faith which he put into
their hearts. How shall we account
for him? what think We Of Christi"
It is easier to believe him divine than
to explain in any other way what he
said and did and was.
l have selected this theme that NAV
present some of the reasons which lead
me to believe that Christ has fully
! earned the title the Prince of Peace
and that in the years to come it will
be more and more applied to him.
Faith in him brings peace to the heart,
and his teachings when applied will
bring peace between man and man.
And If he can bring peace to each
heart and if his creed will bring peace
throughout the earth who will deny
| his right to be called the Prince of
Peace?
All the world is in search of peace.
Every heart that ever beat has sought
for peace, and many have been the
methods employed to secure it. Some
have thought to purchase it with rich
es, and they have labored to secure
wealth, hoping to find peace when they
were able to go where they pleased
and buy what they liked. OF those
who have endeavored to purchase
peace with money the large majority
have failed to secure the money. But
! what has been the. experience Of those
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-08-26

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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-08-26
The Prince
of Peace.

Famous Lecture Delivered
by William Jennings Bryan
at Numerous Chautauquas
and 7. NJ. G. AS, and at
Tokyo, Manila, Bombay,
Cairo, Jerusalem.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-08-26

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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
MAGISTRATE QULZZED BY WOMAN DEFENDANT
Judge Peter F. Barlow Of New York Is Placed in an
Unusual PrediCament

The woman asked one or two other
questions. as she said, to show the in
timacy that existed between myself
and the magistrate" District Attorney
Jerome, who had taken personal
charge Of the prosecution. objected to
the statements Of the woman. and she
was instructed by the court to ask
what questions she wished and then tc
remain silent Mr. Jerome asked the
magistrate one question.
Have you at any time he said. "or
in any place within the last two years.
in conversation with the defendants
Or in the presence Of any one else, said
that in consideration OF Miss Poilloa
not suing you tor s25.0o0 or $500 yol
would pay her hotel bills?"
Il have rot"
Within two minutes after this an
swer was given the judges declared
the FOillon women guilty anu remand
ed them TO the Tonbs.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

Asserting that she had lent Magis-
trate Peter F. Barlow $4,000 to help
buy a seat on the stock exchange; that
the magistrate had agreed 10 psy her
hotel bills. and that there had been an
intimate acquaintance between them
for ten years. Katherine PoiilOn, cen
tral figure in many episodes, created
mild sensation in special sessions in
New YORK. where she and her younger
but equally well known sister. Char
lojte. were convicted Of defrauling the
Hotel Bristol out OF q board bill Of
sl35.
Friends OF the magistrate character
ized the statements OF the woman as
absurd. and declared that she was
striving TO injure him because Of her
belief that. as a magistrate. he had
added 10 her troubles during the last
four years.
II was with a show OF bitter resent
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

Surroundei by coal barges and canal
boats. in the black and oioriferous
oozs Of Cowanus canal. which even a
two-weeks' frost never can freeze over.
the lumber barge Maryland. formerly
the excursion steamboat General slo-
cum. last week discharged her cargo.
The sharp bow Of what once was
popular pleasure craft is all that links
the Maryland 10 the vessel on watch
more than a thousand lives were lost
In one % the most dreadful marine dis
asters in the history Of the world.
Above the water line. 10 which the
General Slocum was consumed by the
flames OF North Brother island. every.
thing is typical Of the regulation lum-
her barge
On the after deck stands pilot
house which Is the home Of the seven
men who constitute the Maryland's
crew under Capt Ben Joseph A mill
ion feet Of lumber will hereafter be
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

the cargo Of the Inflated excursion
steamer converted into a barge instead
of the Thousands Of happy excursion
lists who travelled on each trip Of the
old General SiOcum between Manhat-
tan and Rockawsy. OF or the special
SUNDAY school excursions. one Of
which ended in such a tragic manner.
There IS not much TO be said about
the Maryland" said Capt Joseph.
You see all there is to her and she'll
20 in the service at the end Cf a
huwser and be pulled along by tow
boat A. lumber barge the Maryland
Viii 90 f-st rate. The sharp bow and
the low rail 10 which the FIRE on the
General Slocum reached is all that
makes the barge look Ike the steam
boat that she once was. Superstitious 3?
Net q biz q IL. The crew and nell
he careful and the-eH be no fire
aboard the Maryland if We can help
H."
Typical Of the ugly end that was
hers the converted General SlOcum
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
GEN. SIOCIJM NOW A LUMBER BARGE
III-Fated Steamer Once Used as an Excursion Boat
Is RemOdeed

sneaked into port from Baltimore on
Saturday night For the want of dis
charging berth. the one time excursion
craft. with her million feet of lumbeT
lav at anchor off the Statue Of Liberty
and not one OF the harbor boats once
took notice Of their old comrade Of the
bay. Then she was towed to the lum.
her dock in the Bowsnus canal and the
work OF 6ischarging her lumber was
begun.
The vessel on which more than a
thousand men. women and children
lost their lives. and which caused des.
olation to hundreds Of homes. will end
her days going up and down the Allan.
tic coast between New York. Balti-
more and Boston. Some day. in all
probability. when a hurricane snaps
the hawser and the seas wash over the
deck load OF lumber the erstvhile
General SlocUm will find her final
berth in water a good deal deeper than
size ever sailed during her existence
as an excursion craft
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

nent that the woman made her state
ments to the judges. Despite inter-up-
tions by the presiding judge and pro-
tests Of the prosecuting attorney, she
told her story in 4 high pitched voice
that was heard by every one in tie
crowded court room. and when she
had finished shook her head defantly
Court was quickly adjourned and
word was sent TO Magistrate Barlow
Il the Union club 10 appear as a wit
ness CT the afternoon session. There
was q unique scene wlen the Poiilon
woman. acting as her Cwn counsel.
and sTurned oIers Of legal representa-
ton. questioned the distinguished ap-
pesEing magistrate.
Peter Townsend Barlow. do you
know me2' she asked.
L DO was the reply.
How long have you known ne?"
Since the night before the Dewey
parade-abouI ten years"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

One Of the notable new structures
IN Washington will be the building
which is TO be the home OF the Bureau
Of American Republics Thus there
will be provided permanent headquar
tiers for an international organization
which is working out great results for
this hemisphere. The governing board
Of the bureau, which includes repre-
sentatves from all the Latin-AmeTican
countries, has decided by a unanimous
vote TO place in the building a iestlmo-
nial TO Hon, Elihu Root. secretary Of
state, in recognition Of his services in
maints~'Sg and Strengthening friend.
ly relations between the Latin-Amerl.
can republics and this government.
That is graceful and appropriate &C.
ton. The form OF the testimonial has
not been determined. but there is no
doubt that something appropriate a-d
dignihed will be selected
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
Maud o. rnomas, Pub.
Disappointed Again.

NttHEN-NNANA aeffas
The collapse Of the company which
was organized In England 20 Prosecuts
he Druce claim 10 the title and cs
taxes Of the duke Of Portland is typical
OF the fate that usually awaits such
enterprises. The corporation was or.
ganized and shares were taken ~
sanguine individuals who protessed to
believe there really was a chance 20
Gust the present holders Of the lands
and the dukedom bu; who baye only
complete failure 20 show 10 return for
the money invested. Schemes of this
and similar kinds are not unknCwu
IN other countries, including our own.
Associations have been formed 10 get
had of valuable lands. treasure hidden
BY pirates and other more or less
mysterious II not mythical property.
eYi very rarely has there been profit IN
anyone except the lawyers and other
agents who have bee aid 10 look up
the cases Unclaimed and uraFTrCpri-
Iied estates and unyerifed titles are
By no means as numerous as some
credulous persons are ready to be
leve.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
A Birds
Vision
and
Man.
by DIR. CASEY A. WOOD,
ssise 0phfhslnslseisi.

example the visual capacity Of some birds has but to
Of hawk poised several hundred yards above
meadow in which chicken, small living object field
mouse hidden seconds after the quarry sighted IS
hawk whose sharp sight has only detected its hiding
place but wonderful accomodae apparatus permits Of
distance OF hundred
ters 10 within incredibly short space Of
Variations wonderfully vision other birds
hummng bird that darts here and there quickly that the human
cannot suddenly almost invisible
tvg: in the through thick woods avoiding every
shrub they nonexstent in the owl that combines
good duna with good kngsher
equally a. well in the as does in the air.
Bird vision only the highest expression Of eyesgh
both as TO variety but repeats the ood tale Of the
relation sight the animal its life history witnessed chiefly the
prt Of food escape death injury
thamoogsts engage study OF the physiology and mechanics
the vision Of birds : well worth while.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28
c.,,ino closer 1oae,h,r.

The Pan-AmeTican Scientific Con
gress. 70 be held az Santiago. Chile.
reIt December. will be a gathering Of
much significance. Congress has been
asked to appropriate $4,000 that this
country may be properly represented.
Il being In contemplation 10 send 25
delegates from the United States.
Leading universities are taking up the
matter and may be represented indie
pendently. The congress will con
sider American social questions. With
. view TO presenting to the world the
advantages Of the western hemisphere.
The program OF the session, which IS
20 begin December % and continue
ten days, will include a review oi
American civilization and its develop
nent and influence on the world. Ne
eessarily the proceedings Will tend 10
draw the countries concerned into
closer and more sympathetic associa
ton. and in all this the United States
will bear notable part
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

Disastrous spring floods can be pre-
vented. according TO the chief hydro
Erapher OF the government lie has
lately proposed that detention reser.
voirs be built along the upper reaches
Of the rivers. in which the rains and
melting SHOWS shall be collected only
20 fow out slowly and in such volume
as will do 10 damage TO life or prop
erty. The loss occasioned by the
foods in the valley OF the Ohio river
IN January and March OF last year has
been estimated at 800. 900, 600 That
sum spent for reservoirs, the hydro
grapher thinks. would make the valley
safe hereafter. The government Is al
ready building large reservoirs in the
west for the storage Of water TO be
used for irrigation, but the land there
Is cheap In comparison with that ir
the Ohio valley; but IL the use oi
thousands OF acres for reservoir.
would prevent the disastrous foods
the residents OF the valley wsult
doubtless think that the land was
serving a good purpose
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

War upon anarchists vii never be
successful as long as il is carried on In
a spasmotlc manner. VIXEN some re.
voting assassination is committed by
these murderers the cry goes cut 70.
their suppression and an effort is
made 10 locate them and keep them
under watch. They keep in the ba.k,
ground then for a time until an op.
portunity arises and another assassi,
nation shocks the world Until g com.
pleie system o. police espionage is es.
iabished In every quarter Of the
world and anarchists are treated as
criminals OF the most dangerous sort
their yllainous deeds viii continue.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-05-28

At the annual meeting of the Legal
Aid society, New York. President Ar.
thur Won Briesen announced the order
OF the Grown Of Prussia has been con.
ferred upon him by the emperor Of
Germany for his work in the society.