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moss. which is found at hating places

moss, which is found at hating places
by the way.
Capt. c. L. Hooper Of the revenue cut
ter Corwin. in Senate Document No. 2O4
tells us that 1.-The reindeer furnishes food
clothing and shelter-the skin makes the
garments, beds and tents From the
antlers are made many of the impIe-
mentS in use; the sinews make the native
thread; the bones soaked in oil are burn
ed for fuel, and in addition to all this
furnishes a means of transportation"
And DR.. Stewart also brings out "the
introduction Of the reindeer has opened
up new avenues Of commerce and travel
over vast stretches of ice and snow,
and has developed new industries
It has been said that If DR. Jackson
had done no other thing than this his
name would deserve the praise of all hu-
mantty. During the years 1895 to 1898.
tncuhive. we have a record of strenuous
labors and memorable events that grew
out Of the initial planning and endeavors
of DR.. Jackson. We have not space to
refer to one of a thousand of the noble
deeds Of this apostle of Alaska"
In extent his field of labor reached
the aggregate Of all his journeyings in the
past half century has been figured at q
very little short Of one million miles. To
quote from OAe who knew him: 'Dr.
Jackson's restless activity. ardent zeal.
unfiagging energy and marvellous execu
tive talent did wonders for the extension
Of religion and the organization of
churches in the territories. He was pio-
neer, prospector. administrator all In one.
Every region which Jackson's feet have
pressed has been blessed and benefited.
His executive work in Alaska was abso-
lutely the chief corner stone OF Christian
civilization and good order, as we'll as
the salvation Of its natives. body and
soul.'
Rev. DIR. Wallace Radcliffe. in speaking
of the practical phase Of home mission
work, said:
something else besides apOcalyptic visions
for a spiritual rhapsody. 1t is practical.
One of our most devoted and honored
home missionaries. DIR. Sheldon Jackson,
saw in the Russian reindeer a substitute
dog for travel and the full answer to
the Alaskan's isolation and hunger and
restitution. 1t meant the endurance and
development Of the Alaskan. In the face
of Indifference. jeer and hostile attack,
and at personal sacrifice. he imported the
reindeer, and at last confirmed him as
the exact need and promise for that coun-
try. We hear good deal about the
Alaskan reindeer today, and we will hear
more tomorrow. The politician is as
repudiate and hinder"
One Of the sweetest tributes to this no.
BILE man is found in the words Of Miss
Frances e. Willard in a letter addressed
to him:
'You are one of my heroes" she says.
"You have stood for all our gospel means,
not in a luxurious parish or splendid coll
lege but out yonder on the edge of
things where Gods most friendless chill.
dren turn toward you the eyes Of pathos
and hope"
And for this Christlike ministry ION the
edge Of things Sheldon jackson will be
and honored through all the
history down to the latest period
of unrecorded time.
Such is my love and veneration for lives
like Jackson's that 1 wish it were posi-
BILE for human hands to erect imperish-
able memorials over their resting places.
II I could gather the fairest and loveliest
flowers that ever bloomed on earth and
entwine them into majestic monuments to
stand over their graves. and then could
I find the tabled fountain Of perennial
youth, with whose water might sprinkle
those monuments. Transforming them into
OF never-fading beauty, I
would do il in memory of the glorious
victories they won for righteousness and
truth.