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ST. SOPHIA.

that the city which held up the torch OF
European civilization in the dark ages
should be anything today. but an Asiatio
city. 1t seems a thing incredible to them
| from the dead. They are bewildered al
the very thought that the finest site in
the world should become once again the
finest city. So used have We become to
our shame and loss, which began -four
centuries and a half ago, when the last
emperor. Constantine Palaeologus, went
from his last communion in ST. Sophia
TO meet hero's; death in .thes breach
which the Ottomans had made in the
| city wall. That was not very long ago
| the modern. period had already begun
when Europe left Constantinople to its
doom; the portrait of the victorious
Mona mined II was, painted by Gentle
To-day the time is ripe for turning the
most shameful page in the history of
civilization. The wisdom and valors of
| the Balkan allies have done what the
cynical sapience of the old diplomacy fail
crown of their endeavor? Why should
the best spot. of land in Europe remain
| Asiatfc? II there be still those among
us VINO do not care to say Constantinople
Tor ChTlstendom, at least they should
be ready to cry Europe for the Eu-
ropeanS!
For think what it is, this wonderful
port on the Bosphorus. 1t is the new
Rome, where the civilization of old Rome
iourished for long ages after the decline
and fall OF the western Caesars; 1T is the
city whence Russia and the Slav peoples
got their religion and their civilization.
and to which the eastern churches look as
their common mother; it is the city where
learning was treasured up till the fifteenth
century. when 1t spread over the west and
made the Renaissance; it is the city
where art attained a unique magnifieence,
SO that even yet Constantinople is full of
ancient splendors, including that which
William Morris called the most beautiful
church in the world, st. Sophia, built by
the great Justinian thirteen centuries ago.
ITO save Constantinople, to make 1t
again a center of learning, of art, of
Christian civilization, will be good for
Europe. 1t will also be to the advantage
of Asia Instead of backward civiliza-
ton draining into Europe, there will be
an advanced civilization pouring into
Asia. 1t is not for me here to suggest
the methods There are more than one. 1t
should not at least be beyond the wits
of politicians to make the splendid city a
Hanseauc town. q free and autonomous
capital of eastern Europe; it's chief uni
versity, its chief port, center OF light
and wisdom for east and for west, so
that, mounted again on its ancient throne
of holy WISDOM it shall revive the
byzantine glory for Europe and for Asia
alike"
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to the forms of organized labor in this
generation. 1t is also quite likely that
were He to come again as a carpenter,
with all that this implies-a working
mans trials as we'll as a workingman's
sympathetic would identify himself
with that organization which is doing
most to better the conditions of all
workingmen. And if He were to mani
fest the same spirit toward those who
oppressed the poor and the helpless that
He did when He was on earth In bodily
form, He would probably become known
as a labor agitatOr."
Those who assert that Jesus would in
no case identify Himself with any or
ganization that practiced smuggling or
that was unfair in any particular-of
which things these persons insist organ
lied, labor is guilty-forget or do not
know, that He became a member of. the
was guilty OF everything that is today
charged against organized labor. When
He addressed the leaders of the scribes
and Pharisees, He not only reminded
them that their fathers had scourged and
prosecuted the. prophets, that they had
killed and crucified those who had been
sent to them, but that they, themselves,
were guilty of the most damnable sins
hypocrisy, graft, persecution. And these
very leaders afterward crucided Him for
| I1lS ptTSlStcIit ucCdi dtIuu tndI nc W do
the Son of God. and that He had been
sent to save the people.
Jesus Christ was a member Of that an
cient organization because-in spite of
the fact that it was largely controlled by
men Of this type-it had within it the
elements Of true piety and faithfulness
toward God and toward men. 1t must
In all fairness be said today with refer
ence to organized labor that it, too. con-
tains the elements which make for a
higher type of manhood and woman
hood. even though there are within it's
ranks some men who dishonor the cause.
These must soon be eliminated, so that
the movement which represents the best
interests of the working people may no
longer be handicapped by unfaithful
leaders.
To this end. why would 1t not be well
to invite into membership the man who
may truly be claimed as ''Labors Cham
pion'-Jesus Christ? Let organized labor
take its stand behind Him. Permit Him
to speak to you. You need never again
quote the political economist. Quote
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To Transfer This Design.

~ Ut a cake of soap Qaondry VIII doD
In a pint OF hot water. stir vigor-
ously and remove the soap. Satu-
rate this design with the soap and water
mixture. then remove the excess moisture
by partially drying the saturated design
or by applying sheet Of blotting paper.
Place the material or fabric TO which the
design is to be transferred on a hard.
fat surface. and lay the design face
down upon the material Cover with u
dry sheet of thick paper two folds OF
newspaper. and with the bowl of table,
spoon rub. pressing hard until the design
is entirely transferred. being careful TO
rub from rather than toward you.
When rubbing you can see IL enough
pressure is being applied by lifting the
corner of the design. to note how well
1t is taking Do not wet the material
nor rub the face OF the design with damp
fingers. To remove the design lines after
the article is completed. wash in warm
water with soap. The entire process 10
very simple. and with q little care you
can easily make perfect transfers to any
kind of goods.
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CHRISTIAN Gm6eabor:
Rotes

~ T the union meeting held last Mon
~ day evening at Luther Place Me-
mortal Church representatives
from a number Of the various So
cieties gave brief talks on what their
societies propose to do during 1913 A
noticeable feature Of all the societies
purposes was the increased interest in
missionary work both home and foreien.
especially philanthropic work In the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
The intermediate Society Of Christian
Endeavor Of the Emmanuel Baptist Church
held a social recently with forty present.
Many enjoyable games were played and q
very pleasant evening spent.
= X \
A business meeting and social Of the
above society will be held at the home
of Miss Adele Kelley next Wednesday
evening.
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round the site.
We see at once three wonderful causes
OF prosperity and Importance which have
always attached to the place.
II is one of the axioms of wealth that
Ito be able to support and maintain q
large and wealthy population. a town or
territory must have one at least of these
five sources of income. 1t must have
ore TO mine, fish to catch, timber to cut
or fertile soil TO till, else it must have a
fine harbor.
PhiEppi possessed three of these sources
of wealth. Her gold mines were a con-
slant source Of income; her fields were
fertile in the extreme, and, though her
harbOr was ten miles away, she was
situated upon great highway, at point
where II passed from the Thracian
border to the Macedonian highlands and
was thus at once an important trans
portation depot and an almost impregna-
bic citadel
Philip rebuilt and renamed ii, and Au-
6ustus Caesar repeated this action And
as We sit upon the slope and view the
scene suddenly We recall the fact that
IL was upon this very plain at our feet.
the plain of Philippi. that Augustus
0hen called Octavian), with Mark
Antony, defeated Brutus and Cassius.
the mGrderers Of julius Caesar. and
leaders OF the republican forces of Rome.
Upon this very hill of Philippi Cassius
committed suicide. and on the plain below
Brutus Joined him in similar decease.
What names are these-Philip, Au-
gustus. Antony, Brutus and Cassiusi How
the mind riots as II reviews the Incidents
OF their eventful and epoch-making lives,
But greater than these names and
memories are facts and stories which
concern another who came up this high
way from the Aegean. 1t was to Philippi
that Paul. the apostle, came about the
year 90 AID, and, far from the scene of
Jesus life and death, preached the first
sermon and won the first converts for
Christ upon European soil.
There are several facts concerning his
activities at Philipp' and their influence
upon Christian life and literature which
are we'll worth our time to hear before
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Christ. Never has any man more bit
terly denounced the oppressor. Invite
Him to sit upon your platform. Take
Him into your councils. If you will,
to win.
1 have a very strong conviction that IL
the workingmen of the world were to
claim Christ as their exponent, their
Leader, with all that goes with this
claim, no power on earth could with
stand their onward march. Does this
seem visionary? But hasn't the church
done this very thing? The true church
rests absolutely and specifically upon the
person of Jesus Christ. All Of it's
progress is due to this fact. It's sacrifices
as well as its victories were founded
upon its faith in Christ He is claimed
today by the church as living, per-
sonal power. Labor. too. may have Him
lin the broadest, fullest sense And
when 1t again lays claim upon Christ. its
victory Is assured.
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l"HIS collar is made with
original net stitches, or
net can be supplied, the

'1lS collar Is made with
original net stitches, or
net can be supplied, the
same as is used in medal
lions, with bordering stitches sup
piled. Net stitches are made over.
but not upon, the linen. The linen
is left to support the net until the
lace portion is finished. after
which it is cut out and the heavy
embroidery outline is put in with
the over-and-over stitch, very
heavily padded, with white floss
or silk. In making the net stitches
first stretch the goods over hoop
and finish one section of net at
time. Use firm linen thread, the
spool variety, and make all the
lines in one direction first. Bv
running the thread back and
forth in the margin it not only
secures each long thread, but it
serves as stout padding. These
threads should follow the lines as
herein shown.
In making the cross stitches one
can cross the first lines with the
darning stitch-that is, the thread
is passed under the first founda-
ton thread, over the next, under
the next, etc. 1t is known as the
basket-weave stitch and serves
very nicely for the net work on
silks or fine material. But in
linen the net must be firmer SO
the stitches will not slip. One
must make a small buttonhole
stitch at each cross stitch, or the
net will spread apart. A very
pretty net stitch is made by work.
ing around the edge of the net
pattern very loose buttonhole
stitch, continuing to the center in
the same manner; or it can be
started at one end and worked to
the opposite. 1t is easier to mar
row toward the center, SO the first
method is best. 1t has the appear
ance of Brussels net when COM
pleted.
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We visit the spot which they have rem
dered famous.
It was in the year SO A. D. that the
Apostle Paul, abiding for the time at
Alexandria Troas. the Troas of Scripture
and the Troas of history, saw "in a Wis
ion, a man of Macedonia, who prayed
to him. saying. Come over into Mace
donia and help u.s..
1t was 1.-The Macedonian cry" call
for aid, which was to become the classic
of appeal for the whole world.
Leaving Troas, the apostle sailed across
the head of the Aegean, around the Isle
of Thaos, stopped for day at NeapOlis,
the seaport. land from thence to Philippi
which is the chief Cor firsD city Of that
part of Macedonia, and a colony"
Thus runs the Scripture narrative. and
by it we are informed, not only OF the
Importance of Philippi as a Macedonian
city. but also Of its place in the thought
of the Roman government. To be "a
colony was to be n little Rome. -
whose citizens might vote at Rome and
possess AL the rights of Roman citizen
ship.
Here. in heather Europe. Paul found
no synagogue. and going down to the
riverside, where worshipers were wont
to meet when other places of assembly
were lacking, he found a few godly wom-
en-, and with Silas, his travelling COM
panion. he sat down, as became a teacher,
and told them the story of the cross.
Among those who heard that story, and,
believing, became the first convert of Eu-
rope. was Lydia of Thyatira. "as seller
of purple" She heard. believed and. with
her household, was baptized, becoming
thus the first European convert and the
first member of the Christian Church 10
be brought into that relationship upon
the soil of the continent that was to
be the cradle of the church.
If time and space were more abundant
We might tell of Thyatir and its famous
dyes, lauded by Homer; or Of the after
life of this well-to-do woman, and her
hospitality to Paul and his travelling
companion. But later pages must con-
tain such reference, for We have yet to
tell Of two events which go to make up
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1 do not say that this was what actu-
ally happened in the courtroom when
Paul appeared before Felix. It was Paul,
not Christianity. which was upon trial
at that time, but do mean that this Is
the attitude OF mind indicated by Agrip-
pas remark. Almost thou persuadest
me to be Christian"
Men are not frequently converted
through persuasion. Nobody persuaded
Paul; conviction smote him. He fell
stricken upon the road to Damascus: the
light blinded him for three days, and the
Voice laid it's command upon him. He
surrendered. There seems to be no HUI
man explanation Of this strange visitation
of God. But that 1t was real and COM
Polling subsequent history can testify.
For present purposes 1t . Is well to note
that the power of persuasion played no
part In converting the greatest evangelist
Of all times.
Few indeed are they who have really
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Of Bereketli lie the ruins of Philippi;
cious ore, its fields are fertile with their
old fertility; the poet and historian
gloat over its historic lore: but as the
generations Of earth come and go, in
larger measure with the passing years,
they ask the Philippian 0uest.on !.
WHAT MUST Do TO BE SAVED %
and hear from the lips of those who
know the eternal answer. "RELIEVE
ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. AND
THOU SHALT BE SAVED,n
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Paul must argue, per.
suade, possibly even
cajole him. Agrippa
sought to take the
non-Christian point of
view: Paul was to
represent the other
side, and, like a cou-
pie Of lawyers, they
were to go at 1t for
and against, weigh
ing the evidence. ex-
aiming the historic
ity Of all events cited,
and prepa rim e
lengthy epexegeses of
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day. Just what
Christ would do in
regard to organ
lied labor in the
twentieth century
no man dare proph-
esy. Any other
mans opinion on
this subject Is as
good as mine. But
I do believe that
Jesus was a member
of the Carpenters
Guild of His day.
which was the
nearest approach
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When history lifts its curtain upon this little stage
man is there. The Phoenecan had come to mine
these hills for gold and here erected his forges and
smelters, and founded little town. at first called
Datus, or Datum; then Crenides, and, finally, when
rebuilt by Philip of Macedonia called after himself,
Phppi.
All of this had transpired before the third CEN
fury B. c. and with the rise of Roman power and
influence, the city capituated to Aemilius Paulus,
B. c. I68. Thus in these transitions it had passed
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through experience of of the early colonies Astarte had
yielded and he Jove Vice had yielded imagination
and Imagination frivoty
We shall visit this ancient city, and before
and visit thriving market place let climb this hill the
northwest of the Febek look this broad
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Jesus Christ
Gnion Carpenter
By Rev. Charles Stelzle,
Superintendent Of Department Of Church
and Labor Of the Presbyterian Church.

N WAS asked in public meeting re-
Gently il 1 thought that Christ
would become a member of the
Carpenters Union were He on earth to-
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q mo-Minute TaIk
to Doung meir.
By William Knowles Cooper,
GENERAL SECRETARY,
Washington Y. NJ. C. A.
The Power of Persuasion.

(<~ LMOST thou persuadest me to be
" a Christian said Agrippa to
Paul. Agrippa was not convert
I'd because he went upon the theory that
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5ourneps to Anrient @brines
pbilippi.
Up Keb. Samuel 0@. Graffltn.

m EN- miles from the Aegean northwest port Neapos
W stood the city of Phipp Back of the NORTH lay the
before
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([~ HE mills of God have ground
kDI. slowly during five centuries
of European shame" says
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-30
FINDINGS IN
 TITANIC PROBE
Find Vessel Mas Improperly Equipped and Running at Ex-
 cesive Speed

London, July 30.-The report of the subcommittee of the British Board of Trade, appointed to in restigate the causes leading to the wrecking of the transatlantic liner Titanic, and the great loss of life resulting, find that the ves- sel was wrecked owing to the ex- cessive speed at which she was being pushed in face of warn ings of icebergs in her path. They also find that the vessel was inn prop erly equipped with life saw ing apparatus and was fitted with an inadequate number of life boats.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-30
DOING THE CHEECHACO
 INCIDENTALLY SOURDOUCH
THE way THE oLD-TIMER sULDED THEN DASHED WIS., IONS OF PRETTY TOURIST oiRl-HoW THE ALASKAN
 DOES THE OTHER FELLOW UP

Some of the women excursion- ists on the boats making round trips to Alaska will return home with varied views and impress sions of Alaskans, some of which may not be entirely compliment tary, since they may not fully ap- preciate the sourdough sense of humor.
 For instance, on a recent trip was young woman of prepos- sessing appearance, who was sim eled out by Sewardite, and there was no question but what she made an impression, and it seem- cd 10 he 'reCiprocated.
 Suddenly there was coolness on the young lady's part and the man wondered because of the sud- d"n change in temperature. Prob ably he doesn't know yet that it was told the young woman that hc had poisoned his former wife and sent his three children to a private school. IL was reported "f another young man, a Cordova-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-30
The Montana State Progressves Split In Selecting Delegates Chcago---Jennings Making Great Heacway In the Yu- kon BasinColqutt Is Renominated For the
 Governor of Texas

Ruby City, July 27.-Ruby City began it's political existence yes tcrday when a rousing Jennings meeting was held, when the big ecSt and most enthusiastic meet ing ever held in the camp greeted the next delegate to Congres.
 The candidate was in splendid form and made a telling speech. Since the national convention, when Jennings was declared the regular party nominee, hundreds have turned to the Juneau can didatc and are enthusiastically supporting him. He is making a great and clean campaign. He is the favorite here over all the oth- CT candidates.
 Wickersham sentiment does not amount to much notwithstanding the efforts of Dan Southerland to create boom for the present in cumbent. Rubyites. who are all
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-30
FAIRBANKS DREpoE
 lN THE GOLD

ArriHals from Fairbanks creek report that the English syndi- catr'S drrdge, Frances Louise. is dlgeinS steadily. No break do1 Il "l consequence has marrcd the operation of the goldship as vct It Is current on the creek that a cieanup was made during the lat- ter part Of last week that netted '"lal "i 800 ounces of gold for about fn days operation. Con- siderable crrdcncc Is given to the report. as il is known that some of the ground on the claim is very rIcn. The gold digrgr is working Us way upstream toward a good sized area of virgin ground that Will probably yield phenomenal results.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-30
MAMMOTH GROUP BONDED
 ANOTHER PORT WELLS DEAL
"''''" COLUMBIA SYNDICATE TAKES OVER WELL kNowH PROPERTY ON BEETLES BAY AND UNDERTAKE TO DE-
 vELoP PROPERTY FOR HALF INTEREST

Another Port Wells mining deal mas been consummatcd by which the Mammoth group of ten claims, situated on Bettles bay and own cd by Husky King, Jack Riley, F. McClairc and George Herman British Columbia capitalists whom a mining engineer. in behalf of British olumbia capitalists whom he represents.
 The deal made is very similar to that entered into between Her. man and Eaton with Mir. Ever man, by which the parties rccciv- ing the bond arc within 35 days to begin work developing the property by sinking and drifting. The work must be continued un- infcrruptedly and such machinery as may bc necessary from time to time in the course of opening up the properties must bc em- placed upon the ground capable of handling 20 tons of orc per day.
 When the mine is brought to.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-30

ite this time, when he began tc manifest an interest in another young woman, that he had a wife m sanitarium in Portland, Ore. and it was a disgrace the way Inc had treated her.
 In fact, the minute that any sign or interest manifested itself be- tween any Alaskan and a youna woman from the outside, looking Tor impressions of Alaskan life there was always some jobber camping on the job, who, for ar- tistic manufacture of incidents to fit each special case has never had an equal.
 People in Alaska arc funny" remarked another sweet young thing to an old sourdough. ""Ever since we left Seattle we have heard nothing but talk of big fortunes from fifty thousand dollars up- ward, and I daresay most of them didn't have three cents in their pocket"
 Continued on page 4)
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-30
THE MESH IS TIGHTENING
 AROUND THE MURDERERS
BURNS DETECTIVES EMPLOYED PROSECUTING ArroR- EEY TO FERRET OUT MURDERs-PoLIcE LIEUTENANT IS
 THE FIRST VICTIM GATHERED IN THE mEsHEs

New York, July 30.-Police Lieu tenant Charles Becker, chief of the strong arm squad, the rough man-handlers of the police de- partment. was indicted for mur- der in the first degree, being charged with the killing of Her. nan hosenthal, the wealthy gam bier. He was taken into court ShOl tly before midnight and en- tered a plea of not guilty and was
 remanded to the Toombs without bail This arrest followed the
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-30
PIONEER CLAIM
 SHOWS UP RICH Enough High Grade Ore in Siobt to Open and Equip the
 Mine

The richest body If ore that has ever been uncovered in the camn Is the way the rock iS dcscribe1 on which Eddie Willis. working m on the Pioneer c1afm of Chatham creek, by those who have been on the property during the past few ida!S. Three tons of the rich rock ne has out iS conScrvatively csti- mated will yield SiO.Od0. OF enough to put the miner in a pn- sition where he can cnmfnrlabIv develop his lease.
 Willis workings are about 200 feet above the original discovery on the property made in 1908. when the quartz excitement took hold of the camp. Hr is brliry- cd to be working on one of the leads on that claim disclosed by the earlier workmrn before water crowned them out. In this in stance Ii inches of good ore are m sight and it seems to be more man mer" pocket, as he has been working on it for several days.
 Willis Is not only a lessee, but a st"ckh"ldcr in the Pioneer conI- pany.