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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16
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than the Iyceum, the debating society,
the social club? The answer Is found
in this epochal sermon OF Peters ar
Pentecost. He presented not abstract
virtues, but a personal living, supernat-
ural Christ. The Apostolic church dld
not have any such edihces or appliances
as we boast today; but she possessed
and tremendously realiZed-a CHRIST
who could save the world. The theo-
logians would call Peters discourse a
Christocentric sermon. 1t held up Jesus
the Christ. That name was powerful TO
break down Jewish pride and to over
come all the well-nigh impossible bar
riers that confronted the early Chris
tians.
over in Japan they teach ethics in the
public schools. But educated Japan IS
worse morally, than old Japan The
moral problem of the nation now CEN
tiers in the schools. It is clearly seen
that ethics do not suffice to preserve
character or to transform a nation:
there must be the vital force of an over
mastering religious impulse to give pow
err to the teaching of codes of conduct.
This is the treasure of the CHRISTIAN
church: a new life which is in Christ
Jesus, and which may be impaired to
the lives of men, making them new.
The secret of all conqueStS of the king
dom is this life-giving Christ, whom
Peter preached.
A Sensational Church.
Some churches. like some people,
They would rather be proper than pure.
They have less fear of violating Gods
law than they have of transgressing the
social code. They are more fashionable
than fearless. They abhor anything 1r-
regular or sensational. Yet the Chris
tan church started on her career by
creating a tremendous sensation which
would have been treated with scare
heads by every daily in Jerusalem, if
Jerusalem had possessed newspapers.
Think of the news value" of that
strange sound from heaven, of the dis
tributed tongues of fire, of the extra
ordinary performances of the disciples,
of the accusing, excoriating, heart
searching and sensational sermon of
Peter, as he arose to defend the little
company from the charge of drunken
conscience-smitten Jews, crying What
shall we dol" And conceive, if you
can, of the baptism of three thousand
converts in a day-an accession of
original company. Sensational? Why,
old Jerusalem had never before known
anything like it. Moreover, there at
once arose, in the midst of the cruel
selfishness of the city, communal
life, a group of men and women with
hearts made simple and sincere, who
suddenly lost the lines of care and Bit
ternesS from their faces, and who ir-
radiated a peace and a gladness and
a good will that staggered the COM
prehension of all beholders. They
had no rancor or vindictiveness to-
ward the sIayers of their Leader, but
even called them brethren" so that
all the people were constrained to look
upon them with favor.
Sensational? Verify. And if the
twentieth century church were preach
ing the gospel and Peter preached, as
he purchased it, and the present dis
ciples were all living in simple hearted,
humble and rejoicing brotherllness,
there would be created a sensation
that would not end until all the world
had entered the church
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

the Third Christian church Sunday
morning at 10:45 o'clock. Evening SER
mon at 1880 o'clock. Bible school at $3.50
a. m.
Second Christian church, Rev. s. r.
Cater of Hopkinsville. KY, will begin
series of revival meetings at IL a. M,
which will continue throughout the
week. Subject at IL O'clock Work"
I:30 D. m. THE Word of Cod" Il. G.
Duke, minister.
First Methodist Episcopal church,
Rev. Frank N. Lynch. pastor. Preach
ing morning and evening by the pastor.
Subject for II a. M, THE Secret OF a
Life That's Worth While" Theme for
1880 p. m, THE Appeal to Reason In
Religion" Special music at both ser
vices. Everybody welcome.
First Baptist church, Thos. S. Young.
pastor. Preaching at IL a. m. and 1880
p m. Sunday school at $3.50 a. m, J.
s. West, superintendent. Prof. ]. e.
Kirkpatrick, of Washburn college, will
speak at IL a. m, subject, THE Max
ing of a Minister" Pastor will preach
at $780, subject, Especial Providence and
the Italy Earthquake" illustrated by
stereopticons. Miss Currie and MIR.
Brown will sing at IL a. m. service.
Male quartette and chorus at evening
service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16
SIS FOR A
LETTER
CAN YOU WRITE ONE?
The Prize TO Be Awarded in
a Letter Writing Contest
Open to Everyone in
Kansas.

DR.. Williams Pink Pills have been
USED IN TINS state for a generation.
Hundreds or remarkable cures have
been reported during that time and
there Is scarcely a family in which the
remedy has not been tried with bene-
fetal results. This furnishes the ma
terial for the letters to be written in
this contest. There is no demand upon
the Imagination, every narrative must
deal with facts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16
Everybody
COmmendS the
Bell Telephone
President Helps ORPHANS.

Hundreds of orphans have been helped
by the President of The Industrial and
Orphans Home at Macon, Ca, who
writes: I'VE have used Electric Bitters
in this Institution for nine years. 1t has
proved a most excellent medicine for
Stomach. Liver and Kidney troubles. We
cines on EARTH 1t invigorates the vital
organs. purifies the blood, aids digestion,
creates appetite. To strengthen and build
up thin. pale, weak children or rundown
people it has no equal. Best for female
company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

North Topeka Baptist church, F. C..
Peterson, pastor. Bible school, $3.50 a.
m, Mr.. c. c. Nicholson, superintendent.
Public worship IL a. m. and 1880 p. IN.
Morning subject, He that Winneth
Souls is Wise.'' Evening subject, Found
Out at Last Special music. Revival
services at East Indianola every night
during next week at o'clock, except
Sunday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

Second quarterly meeting of Brown
chapel A. NJ. e. church will be hel
Sunday. Preaching at IL a. m. and Ia
p. M, by Rev. j. r. Ransom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

North Congregational church. Sun
day school at 10 a. m, Mrs. H. f.
Markham, superintendent. DR.. Fisk in
charge of adult Bible class. Morning
service at II a. m. Mr.. Frank Bah
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16
GOD AND OUR EFFORTS

No effort is in vain. Your fellows
may not see it, No tongue may tell it,
but God sees it, and he who has pow
er with dewdrops and sun ray to paint
the lily and set all the heavens aglow
does see and know your purpose to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

Church of ST. Simon the Cyrenian
(Episcopal), the Rev. H. B. Brown
priest. 10 a. m. Sunday school; IL a. m.
high celebration of the Holy Eucharist
with sermon. Subject, MY Father
Business" 4:30 p. M choral evensonG
with sermon by the Rev. Paul B. James
of Wamego, Kan. All are cordially
welcome to these services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16
The Prizes.

The DR.. Williams Medicine Co. of
Schenectady, N. Y, Will award a prize
of $500 for the best letter received on
or before Jan. %. 1909. from the state
OF Kansas, on the subject, why I
Recommended Dr. Williams Pink
pills
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

First Church of Christ, Scientist
Services at IL a. m, subject, Life. .
Children's Sunday school at $3.50 a. m
Wednesday evening meeting at o'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

Kansas Avenue NJ. f. church. G.. w.
Stafford. pastor. Sunday school at $3.50.
Miss Viola Kaufman, superintendent
Preaching at II a. m. and 1880 p. M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

German M. E. church. Rev John
Koehler, pastor. Preaching at 10:45 a.
m. and 1880 p. m. Evangelist services
will continue every night this week if
fair weather prevails.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

Quinton Heights Baptist chapel, Rev.
D. W. Beanblosson, pastor. Sunday
school 9:45 a. m. Preaching morning
and evening by the pastor, Special talk
to boys Sunday night. Special music
by the boys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16
A Pilgrims PROGRESS.

rerse Comments Upon the Christian
Endeavor Topic for January II.
(P1lgrfm's Progress Series.) I. Leav-
ing the City of Destruction. Acts
16:25-34.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

c. B. Zook will read a paper on the
subject, 1.-THE Apologize Value of Chris
tian Experience All ministers well
come.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

The first step toward any progress
in life is an emancipation, an escape
from old conditions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

Un1oveIy as the subject is, we may
contemplate for a moment the forces
of destruction which inhabit every
large city. They attack a person in
the form of idleness, greed. love OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16
CHURCH NOTICES.

First Presbyterian church, Rev Steph-
en- S. Estey, D. D., pastor. 9:45 a. m,
Sabbath school; IL g. M, morning SER
vice, sermon by the pastor; 3 D. M,
Redden Chapel Sabbath school; D. m.
evening service, sermon by the pastor.
First Christian church, Charles A.
Finch, pastor. Bible school. 9:45 a. M;
communion and preaching, IL a. M;
evening service, 1880 o'clock.
First Lutheran church. w. w. Horn,
pastor. Sabbath school at 10 a. m. !;
preaching at IL a. m. and 7:30 p m, by
the pastor. Mr.. and Mrs. Woods will
have charge of the music. You are cor
daily invited to attend these services.
First Unitarian church, Rev. J. H.
Jones, pastor. Service IL a. m, subject,
MANS independence" Sunday school
10 a. m.
Evangelical Association, c. L. Sorg,
pastor Sunday school. $50; German
sermon, 10:45 a. M; evening sermon,
1880 .. m.
The second regular meeting of the
Topeka Ministerial Union will be held
at Gemmell hail. Central Y. NJ. G. A.,
on Monday, January Is, at 10 a. m. Rev.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

The Church for the World.
The International Sunday School Les
son for January IL is, THE Beginning
of the Christian Church." Acts
2:22-47
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16
PILES CURED AT HOME BY
NEW ABSORPTION METHOD.

If you suffer from bleeding, itching,
blind or protruding Piles, send me your
address, and will tell you how to cure
yourself at home by the new absorb
ton treatment; and will also send soms
of this home treatment free for trial.
with references from your own local.
ity If requested. Immediate reli-f ana
permanent cure assured. Send no
money but tell others OF this ofter.
Write today to Mrs. NJ. Summers, Boz
P, South Bend. Ind,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

The fashion much commented upol
nowadays, of writing a story with
purpose, is not modern. John BunyaI
thus avows his object:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16
THE RIGHT PIETY.

True piety makes a mans business
sacred, his politics clean and his home
life sweet. No man or woman can
live the normal Christian life without
a religion that does things Rev.
Frank Getty, Presbyterian, PhiIadel-
phia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

East Side NJ E. church, ]. Wesley
Johnston, pastor. Sunday school, 9:45
Vice 30 n. M; League devotional ser
vices, $3.50 D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

This Book it chalkest out before
thine eyes
The man that seeks the everlasting
Prize:
1t shews you whence he comes
whittier he goes,
What he leaves undone, also what he
does:
1t also shews you how he runs and
runs
Till he unto the gate of glory comes.
This book will make a Traveller of
thee,
If by its counsel thou wilt ruled be;
1T will direct thee to the Holy Land,
If thou wilt its Directions understand.
Yea, it will make the slothful, active
be:
The Blind. also, delightful things to
see."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

The idea of a city of destruction
has been awfully impressed upon the
worlds mind of late days by the
havoc which the earthquake has made
of Reggie and Messina, in Italy. The
horror of this instantaneous de-
molition of a whole city appaIls even
the most unima ginative. We shud-
der as we read the cumulative news
paper reports of this incredible
devastation. Would that we had the
imagination to shudder also over the
cities of destruction that threaten the
souls of men. Only the concrete
seems to appeal to us. We cannot
visualize, as did Bunyan, the spiritual
forces that imperil mankind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16
RELIGIOUS THOUGHT.
Gems Cleaned From the Teachings
of All Denominations.

An excellent spirit in a man is of
more Importance than anything else.
The men of spirit are the men who do
things.-Rev. A. Macdonald Reoch,
Congregattonalist, New York.
GODS HELP.
We can always find those who will
help us where we are strong, but God
helps us where we are weak.-ReV.
George Thomas Bowling, Episcopalian,
Brooklyn.
DOCTRINES THAT ARE NEEDED.
In the school as in the home, God,
Christ, heaven, hell, faith, hope, char
ity, duty, all of these doctrines and
more are needed.-Cardinal James
Gibbons, Roman Catholic, Baltimore.
YOUR WORLD.
Would you see your world? Look
not down at your feet, but up to the
Skies The green earth is not it's
boundary. Time is not its horizon
Rev. DR.. Andrew V. v. Raymond,
Presbyterian, Buffalo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16
First CONGREGATIONAL,

First Congregational, Francis l.
HAYES d. D., pastor. Services at II
and 7:30; Sunday school at 9:45. Presi-
dent Frank X. Sanders. of Washburn
college. will address the historical BIZ
BILE study class Morning, the pastor
will preach; evenining, State Senator
Fred Robertson, Associate Justice A. G.
Benson and Attorney Fred s. jackson
will speak on "Moral Principle the
Foundation of Government" The meet
ing will be in charge of the Mems
Brotherhood. Members of the legisla-
ture and officials of the state house are
specially invited. The music at both
services will be conducted by the Vest
ed choir.
Walnut Grove, Methodist, c. b. Zook,
pastor. Sunday school, 9;f5 a. M, NJ. G.
Naylor, superintendent Worship with
sermon, II a. m. and 1880 p. M, by the
pastor.
Euclid Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Marion NJ. Culpepper, pastor,
e. d. Spokesman, superintendent of
school. Order of services for
the SABBATH: Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.
preaching. II a. m. and $50 p. m. There
will be revival services every afternoon
and evening. This coming week Rev.
J. E. Scheer will do the preaching.
"A Terrible Struggle will be the sub
ject of Rev. F. E. Mallory's sermon at l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

The literature that lives must be
literature of life, touching the deeper
emotions of human nature
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16

Yet for more than two hundred
years this book has been the romance
of childhood, and the wisdom of age
Not to know it is a reflection upon
ones literary taste. The story is told
that a gushing ''literary'' woman once
asked President Roosevelt who is his
favorite character in literature. When
he promptly replied, "Mr. Greatheart,"
she was put to confusion by not recog-
nizing the allusion. And anybody who
has not reasonable familiarity with
Pilgrims Progress deserves to be
ashamed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16
BY WILLIAM T. ELLIS.

What makes a sermon different from
a speech? Why is an ethical culture
meeting not like a church service?
What has the church better to offer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-16
BY WILLIAM T. ELLIS.

The old Jail in Bedford, England,
has been one of Christendom's foun-
tains of delight and instruction. There
was written, by the humble tinker i'm
priSoned for conscience's sake, one of
the worlds few immortal books. In
his quaint rhymed preface, John Bun
yam tells us that he did not intend to
write Pilgrims Progress:" the IA
nous allegory was but the by-product
of another work, and, also, a result of
his enforced idleness.
Neither did 1 but vacant seasons
spend
In this my Scribble; nor did I intend
But to divert myself in doing this,
From worser thoughts, which make
me do amisS.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-16

at home to perform Of an evening the
consultation had to be brief.
Now, I'll tell you boys what propose
to do AS we all know. Sam Is getting to
be more unbearable every day on &C
count of his Boosting and classifying. or
course, It cannot be said that he is an
out-and-out liar, but he goes as far as
the dividing line between exaggeration
and falsehood will allow him. And some
thing must be done to put stop to his
shortening in this direction or he'll soon
have no friends at all So spoke Smithy,
fine boy of thirteen.
Yes. I've been dsgusted with Sans
boasting about his wonderful bravado and
his love of the wild and untamed in
man. admitted Harold. And I'm one
to help formulate any plan by which we
can make Sam ashamed of himself and
cure him of his reckless Boosting. But
Ill admit ] cannot see any way in which
1t can be done"
well. let's have Smithy's plan" sug-
gested Jack. He began by saying he
proposed to do something. Now, let's
hear what that something is
Yes. come with your modus oper-
andi. Smithy, exclaimed Walt I've
got to make a home run in five minutes.
My mother has some errands for me to
Go for her before supper
Well, began Smithy, this is the bril-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-16

part of the plan would help to carry
along the snake supper" idea and make
it appear real
But what is your idea as to the
shaker asked Walt. "Of course, you
have no notion of having a genuine rat
tier.
I'VE can cut long strips Of beef and
roast them on the fire. smiled Smithy.
IN see to that part of the supper all
right. and I'll wager my best nat that
Sam bolts before he tastes the supposed
snake dish. But he's got to be cured,
even though he Is humiliated.'
Yes. he's getting insufferable. as you
say" declared Jack. Then the boys COM
pleted their secret arrangements" and
hurried to their respective homes. They
had agreed to have the ceremony of
''broncho busting and "snake eating" on
the following Saturday afternoon.
Promptly at 5 O'Clock on Saturday the
boys assembled in the horse lot back OF
Smithys home. and found that Smithy
had the campfire all ready to start by
touching a match to a bit of straw that
lay beneath the chips and wood Over
the top of the wood lay two long strips
of red meat. held in shape by long, sharp
sticks thrust through them lengthwise-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-16

oot one OF the aldermen, by report 'o1
creoanie personnes. hattie spoken evell
Worues by Mr.. Belyf and other, that ther
was never a honest man of the Councel]
or body Of the Corporate of Stratford
Whereupon the said William Bot was send
LOT ana dyd not cum to hys answer and
h tur unat ne hattie geven suche abpro-
Dryous wordes, he is not worthy hence
iorthe to be Of the Council, and SO he
is expuisyd to be none Of the company,
ana 70 this agreement the belyf, aldermen
ana ourgesyz herunto hattie SUBSCRIBED
Their own handles"
=, Another OF the town councils resolu-
lions worth repeating here reads thus:
no person or persons ynhabytyng
wsthin the burro of Stratford shall revyell
burgesez. chamberlins, nor no other offe-
Ger or onecers of the sayd burro in payn
OF !orfetur xxs. VI he that 30 offendyth
hath not to pay the sayd forfetur, then
s 10 De th pr'sonsd by the space of thre days
1t would seem that the town council
also took hand in trying to temper the
drink habit. which was then, as now,
such curse to the middle and working
classes of England. In Stratford there
were many small tavernkeepers who were
forbidden to brew their own ale, owing
to-
THE create disorders in this burroughe
by the typlers therein inhabiteing through
1890 NAAA SoSoAouV SlIOAi8 uIluCkc, anQ the
increase of quarrelinge, and other misde-
meanours In ther howses, and further and
greater impoverysheinge of mamie poor
men men there inhabiteing and hawnteinse
the said howses. when Their wyves and
chyIdren are In extremetie of beggynge."
In the days OF Shakespeare the houses
OF Stratford Were more widely detached
than now. each place having about 1t a
roomy garden. The houses were low and
heavily built. having numerous gables and
closely latticed small windows. with CELL
ings SO low that one might easily touch
them by uplifting the hand. Only few
unaltered condition.
1t is best to see Stratford on Friday,
market day; on Tuesday, cattle sale day,
and in October during the annual statute
hiring fair. While the latter is in prog
ress oxen, sheep and other animals are
roasted whole In the streets, and it Is in
teresting to see the country folk grouped
about the barbecue, holding plates and
bowls for "a bit Of the tough and a bit
Of the tender" which, is supposed to be
each persons rightful share.
The old Shakespeare house. where the
poet was born, is in good condition yet
a short distance from the church. But
New Place." the home bought by Will
liam Shakespeare after his return from
London and where he took his wife soon
after their marriage, has been demol-
ished, and only it's foundation stones and
it's pretty garden are there to greet the
visitor. The Ann Hathaway cottage. at
Shottery. Is well preserved and is reached
from Stratford by path through green
fields.
Shakespeare died at his home, New
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liant idea that has come into my think
ing machine. You boys know how Sam is
always boasting about having once eaten
roas ted snake. He says 1t was during his
and his grown-up brothers visit to the
far west that they fell in with some very
savage cowpunchers. and that this gang
Of wild men had snake cooked over a
campfire for supper and that he, SAM
ate his full share Of 1t. He declares that
to eat snake puts great courage into one.
6nd that he Is now so courageous that he
fears nothing dead or alive as he puts
it,
Yes, those are his Words laughed
Walt. He says he sometimes gets hun
CRY for supper of snake and dried cacti.
Oh, he is the limit!''
Yes, and more's the pity, too, for he
used to be such fine chap-before he
made that trip to New Mexico and Ari-
be a terror that he makes himself often
sive. But let's have Smithy's plan. We
interrupt so much that We'll never hear
it," And Harold laughed as he said this.
''Well, You have all heard Sam tell of
how he busted broncho while in Mex
wager a good deal that Sam was never In
the saddle on a bronco's back in his life,
not 10 mention busting one, which you
all know means to break the animal to
the saddle and bride. Now, papa has
just bought a new Texas pony. one that
has never been ridden yet Wen invite
Sam to bust this animal in our horse
lot. And We'll tell him that in order to
help him get up the necessary courage to
do so we have arranged little rattle
snake supper for him. You know there
have been a good many rattlers found
down in that rock, ledge along the river,
and he will think we have gotten one
from there. In facr he will be too much
occupied in planning to get out of bust
ing the broncho and eating snake to ask
for particulars regarding his favorite dish
roasted snake"
All the boys laughed over this and de-
clared the scheme a good one And as
they had seen the Texas pony just bought
by Smithy's father they knew that that