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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27
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CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

PoueHKEEPslE. N. n. A large
tombstone Weighing a ton toppled
over in the Kadalin cemetery while
the funeral OF John d. Rockefeller OF
Tiyoli was IN progress and crushed
TO death a child named Raymond Cal
lender aged four. who was playing
with his little sister at the base OF
the stone
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27
HouoHToN, MlcH.-Anton Slim

HouoHToN, MlcH.-Anton slim.
&C was almost instantly killed at the
crushing plant OF the Champion mine
at gainesville, when his coat became
entangled in cogwheel and he was
drawn into the machinery. His skull
was crushed and his body badly man.
glod before the machinery could be
stopped
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27
SPORTING AFFAIRS.

STOCKHOLM, swEoEN-olympl,
games ended with the finish OF the
yacht races. With the points gained
in the yachting events Sweden leads
in the number OF points In all events.
The total is 1873. four points ahead OF
United States, which had no repre-.
sentative in the yachting competi.
tons. Great Britain stands third with
seventy-sIx points. Tho United States
leads in first place with twenty-fiv
to Sweden's twenty.three
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

WASHINGTON - Secretary OF ~
Interior w Fisher has issued a regrS
lation TO carry out tho new homestead
law which reduces the period OF resi-
dence required OF entry men from five
10 three and increases the stringency
OF the cultivation requirement
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

MADRID, sPAlN--An attempt 70 kill
the fnfanta Isabella by means OF
bomb which was exploded in Catalonia
Square. Barcelona, failed Several
buildings in the vicinity. were wreck.
ed and a few persons wore slightly
injured. The Infanta escaped
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

WASHlNGTcN - The state de
partment was notified through the
American embassy at Constantlnople
that GAIA Mutkar Pasha, the presi-
dent OF the senate has accepted t9e
appointment as grand vIzier Of The
Turkish government and 10 formings
cabinet.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27
SOUTH HAVEN, MICH

oSO ~ 10 ElNt WHIT. " winner
Williams. high school student
dove into a log five feet beneath the
surface at MONEYS park and sustain.
ed injuries which. 1t Is said will be
fatal. He dropped from an aerial
swing stretching across Black river.
A portion OF his body is paralyzed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

cHiCAco-PugilIst Packey McFar-
land and Eddie Murphy have been
matched TO box ten rounds at Keno.
sha. Wis about the middle OF next
month. J. +. Heating. promoter OF the
Badger city club. was in the city and
secured the signatures OF both fighters
10 a set OF articles. but was unable 10
name the exact date because OF his un-
certainty as to when be could secure
the Coliseum.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

ST. LOUIS, Mo.--A bolt OF lIghk
ming killed four IN family Of seveb
and dangerously shocked the others In
storm at Richlaud, In Pulaski coun.
~. Joe Paddy and three ohildrsa
were killed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

WASHINGTON - An investigation
by federal grand jury OF the causes
leading up to Judge Hanford's resigna-
ton while under fire OF possible i'm.
parchment. is threatened by Represen.
tative Berger, tho Wisconsin Socialist
He denied that he was going TO drop
the matter and said he would ask the
attorney general TO have grand jury
called in Seattle. and. II the attorney
general refuses to act. will INTRODUCES
q resolution In the house TO that end
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

DENVER, coLo.-charles w. Car.
son, leper who escaped from fed
eral leper colony near San Francisco,
May 2. and has been wandering over
the country. fleeing from officers since
that time. walked into the city health
ONCE and gave himself up.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

PEkIN, CHINA The Tibetan
forces, which retreated from Tatsien.
Ia before the reinforced Chimes
army. were defeated In a bloody bat
tie near Litang "a szechuan province,
losing 1000 men killed nd 400 taken
prisoners.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

Observation-Disclosures s. Sherman,
the vice president OF the United
States, has been Ill at his homo Ia
Utica for several weeks and has de-
cided, after consultation with the
leaders OF the senate, 10 remain there
during the rest of the present ses-
sion OF congress.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

TOPEKA, KAN.-The vital ques-
ton OF whether Roosevelt or Taft
presidential electors shall so on Re
publican ballot in tho November cleo
ton must be left TO the voters and not
taken into the courts This was the
decision OF the supreme court In the
mandamus suit brought by the Roose-
welt adherents TO compel county
clerks to place the names OF Roose
Welt electors on the ballot for the
primary election OF Aug 6.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

MOLINE, lLL-Carey Hammond. a
fourteen year old son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles " Hammond OF Sears
was drowned while swimming in Rock
river near Watch Tower.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

cHIcAoo-Willism Lorimor. who
was reported injured in an auto.
mobile crash near Claysville, Pa. ar
rived in CHICAGO over the PennsylvR-
MIA and departed at once for his sum
mer home at Pitakee bay. IL am fine
and never felt better" was the only
expression the newspaper men we're
able 20 get from him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

WAsHlNGToN-The o. S. senate
was stirred TO action by a threat OF
an all summer session. Senator War.
rem OF Wyoming. chairman OF the ap-
preparations committee. declared war
on business OF general nature uutl
tho appropriation bills are disposed Of.
He said Unless we are permitted
10 finish these bills We might as well
prepare for all summer here" ThS
sundry civil bill was then taken up.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

BERLIN-In the first real aero
plane theft in Europe and perhaps in
the world, the victim il Aviator Bslat
On arriving at his aerodrome in Mum.
ich he found that his monoplans had
flown. The thief obviously was skilled
aerial navigator, az the buEzing Of the
engine was plainly heard by persons
in the vicinity at o'clock in the morn
ing The police are scanning the
horizon for the stolen mchine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. : P,

ry Fox, twenty.seven. a barber went
to the basement OF his shop. placed
the muzzle or rife near his mouth
and blew or the side OF his head lie
fought efforts 10 aid him and was
taken 70 hospital where, II is said
he cannot live
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

SAN JOSE, CAL. - Frank w
Brown. one OF the leaders in the no
torlous Mayhray gang. killed himself
here by taking poison when he found
that IL was impossible TO escape OK
tradition to Council Bluffs. Ia.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

NEW YORK - George II. Hark.
ness. wealthy real estate dealer Of
Sea Gin, Long Island. has been ar.
rested by the police here. charged
with having shot and instantly killed
Mrs Florence Hopp Of Lewlsburg, Pa.
at the Hotel York shortly after mid.
night
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

RICHMOND. iND.-Bert w Car
roll, forty-hye years old. q cement
worker residing on Newmans Hill
this city was killed BY a G g. o
freight train The body was found
on a long trestle In the rear Of the
county Jail
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-07-27

ROCK ISLAND, lLL.-Fred Coli
shot ard Killed Blanche Gugel
meyer az Loneylew park I'm this city
and then shot himself Both lived In
Davenport The man Is at a local
hospital IN a serious condition
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
REPAIRING THE tas s.
SOUTH SIDE BRIDGE,

SSThe South Side bridge is being, gIN
en- repair that 1t has needed tfor
some time past, that OF new floor,
This time the floor is being placed on
the bridge in new way, the old floor.
ing where worn badly being taken
out and renewed, and then new timber
sawed at an angle are placed together,
two pieces when together making a
~" This Is carried out from end to
end Of the bridge, and It is thought
that twill make the wear on the
bridge floor much lighter and there
will be double floor. aud at the same
time tbe timber is laid on the bridge
so that the horses crossing the bridge
do not wear or the edges of the tim
Der with their steel Shoes
Ii is clirimed that this way Of floor
ing the bridge has another, advantage
in that the timbers are shorter, and
that they do not warp SO quickly
when In short lengths.
The work will be completed early
next week, and will add greatly to the
safety Of the bridge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
First Baptist Church.

w. j. Eddy, PASTOR: "A cordial lfyii J.
tation is extended to the membership
and friends to attend the services on
tomorrow. Some good things are In
store for all who come. $3.50 a.. m.'
sunday school. with good programme
for the day; 1915, morning service,
subject, PROMINENT Signs Of a Con-
secrative Life;" 200, Sunday school.
Virginia avenue; 6:s0, 'B. ": F. u. led
by Earl Lynch, subject, THE Saloon
and It's. Allies" 1880. evening service,
subject, Human Wreckage." Good
music for all the services.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23

]. c. BroomfeldI D. D. Pastor
Having passed part OF the week at
tending the Billy Sunday meetings
In syheelipg, and .appreciating,the de.
ssiFe eofs !, the general public tosRear OF
the meetings. am planning to ae-
scrlbe at both services tomorrow my
impressions Of "'The Man, His Mes.
sages and the Meetings. AT the
evening service the choir will'sIng one
OF the new songs sung by the chorus
of 700 voices at Wheeling In add:
ton to the above services we will
have sunday school at $3.50 O'clock;
Junior Endeayor at 2 O'Clock, and
Christian Endeayor att6:46 O'clock
To all these services you will be made
welcome.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
Mononoah Prresbyterian Church.

W. o. David, Pastor. All are cor
daily invited 10 the following ser
vices: Sunday school at 10 a, M, Mr.,
Earl Morris, superintendent. The pas.
tor will exchange pulpits with Rev
F. NJ. PattersongooE Downs. Mr., Pat
.,terson preachlngllati eMonougah at II
az IN. and atiMiddletons at 1915 ,. M,
and Rev. David. at Fleming Chapel at
$3.50 p. m. and atIDowns at 1880 p. m.
1t is earnestly desired that all the
members be present il possible at
these services at Monongah and Mid.
dleton. Sunday school at Middleton
at 9 p. nj, Mr.. R. 3. colyin, superin-
tendent, e VIZ "a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
PEOPLES FORUM

Is is true that under the last Repub-
lican coupcil, while Nicely was Mayor
OF the city, that it only required five
policemen to look after the welfare
of the city, and that 1t now requires
fourteen, at increased salaries 10 per
form the same services?
And would 1t be asking too much OF
you to advise your readers what
amount was paid by the council for
the recent audit of the city finances?
AS the election is over and settled
for, there certainly would be nothing
wrong In publishing this Information.
TAXPAYER.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
First N, e. Church.

II. c. Howard b. D., Pastors un.
day school at $3.50. Keep up the g od
attendance by being in your place AID
on time. Morning worship at 1O:41,
sermon by the pastor, "The Unknown
God;" Epworth League devotional ser!
vice at Gas, topic. 1.-THE Quality Of
Gods Forgiveness" leader, Rev. G.
H. Meredith; class meeting IN the au-
ditorium at 6;45; evening worship at
1880, "Envy's Evil Work" YOq are
cordially invited to worship , with us.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
Diamond Street Nj. e. Church.

$3.50 a.. M, Sunday school. 400
wanted for sunday. A class, in this
school for all ages. aud grades 10:45
a. M, worship, "Your church's Out
look and responsibilities" 2;So p.
M, class meeting; $3.50 p. m, Epworth
League. You belong, why not come
and take partV 1880 p. M, Worship
"Hunting Diamonds in Agrica," II YOU
can come brings some one with yotl;
If you can't come send some onejelse.
Everybody welcome.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
Sunday Ser
15H|U.BIi..I hes.
Announcements Of the order y
worship a the various churches.
throughout the city and program
for sunday school and Auxiliary
Services \. 4
c err {, chfIstIan chureh.
Services

Il q II Bass, Pastor-B Bible school at
10 4. M. seymour SicIntire. supeTir7
.tepdent Christian Endeavor at es4s
). M. G. c. Myers, president; junior
6. e.. 8 p. M. Elizabeth McNeelySs gu.
perintendcut; preaching, II a. m,'altlid
1880 D. M; morning subject. House
hold Missions evening subject,
"cannibalism Conquered and Christ
Crowned in the South sea Islands
You will be made welcome at these
services. Come and bring your friends 5a,'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23

thn smallest de- Call Of Md1hc'e, INC
fails OF the Law. PHSttca'k
.LfiNre wasa wide brcacllbetween these
3atSIUlsJ followers qorl4Ioses' Law aud
,fh6 mass ofthe nationwide we're alto
Either clas<cdl rs sinners or persons
S6St mrp to The E6rtlinlOx standard OF
THfcfuIuess OF forms ceremonies, etc
our Lords disciples rwcrc nearly all
gathered from this lower or less ortllo-
Jox and less educated class of Jews.
I,eca,n,ctof our Lords talents the Phar-
Ispes void have been glad 10 have
Tim az one OF their number, provided
that He would side with them and up
hold them in their more or less hypo-
critical nrGtentions Of perfection and
holiness. Hui Jesus denounced the
claims OF the I'harisersas llypocrlttcil.
and told tI,r common people plainly
lint there we're "no0c righteous, no,
not one" that all needed Divine mercy.
and tlmt the humble nndcontrite wouiu
be much num acceptable 10 God than
the proud, the sclf-conreitel,
"Thy Disciples Fast Not"
About that time Il fasting season was
Observed by tive Pharlsees, and also by
those who had accepted the teachings
81 John the Baptist; but Jesus had
said nothing 10 His disciples about
fasting. Now the question arose Why
was this: The Savlors explanation
was that while lie WIS with them It
snonld properly be considered u time
Of rejoicing and fenstiig rather than a
lime of fasting and sorrow. They
would have plenty Of opportunity to
weep and fast after He had gone ana
while waiting for His return.
Fasting should not be considered Il
matter of obligation or cOmmand' nut
rather a voluntary sacrifice OF present
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
AT THE COLONIAL.


The great Bison two reel feature,
War on the Plains, used the entire
"lO1 Ranch Wild West" for the big
gcst frontier picture ever produced.
It is the costiliest frontier film produc'
cd, The battle is sensational
The emigrants are seen lighting the
hordes Of, redskins. The hero rides
to the settlement for help and engages
in thrilling duel with sursuing In
dams. The settlers swoop down on
the unprotected Indian village and
burn it. The savages,' seeing the
flames, hurry back and fall into an
ambush. They are attacked from the
rear by the emigrants and from the
front by the settlers. In a wild scene
of carnage the surprised Indians are
moved down by the hail of bullets,
horses and riders falling in tangled
masses.
The plot has been constructed to
bring out dramatic rendition. From
the spectacular standpoint alone. TINS
subject would be recorded in the AZ
nails Of Photographic history as one
the greatest films. When the splen.
did dramatic rendition is also taken
into consideration War on the Plains
viii be considered by many the best
production ever seen. II simply over
whelms with its movement
Revenge is Sweet" Great North
ern; eat at His Own Came" Imp;
observe and Reverse" Great North
ern. and "The Right Clue" an Imp,
are the other subjects for today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
.1A PLANT QUARANTINE

Anational quarantine in the inter.
est Of the tree and plant life of the
county ii, one OF the provisions in
dorp0rated In the agricultural appro'
ptIaton bill this year, and at last there
seems to be some hope that it Will
meet with substantial favor, 'f'
How easily the plant life OF the
country may be threatened with en-
tinction in certain sections was shown
by the excitement over the boil wee
VII, and YET this was but one of the
many parasites with which entomolo'
gists are familiar. 1t is safe to say
that there Is at least one for every
plant and tree that grows The chest
nut trees are already being destroyed
with a rapidly which is appalling.
Parasites and diseases may reach
this country by means Of imported
nursery stock. The only thing to pre-.
vent this at the present time is the
vigilance, more or less, OF the inspec-
ton by the authorities of the various
States. The Agricultural Department
has awaited itseIflof these agencies to
the best gifts ability, but 1t is round
about method, aiter;S all, and It is hoped
a more direct instrument for the tro-
lection Of plant life may be placed in
the hands Of the Government by CIV
. ing the Agricultural Department the
right TO establish rigid quarantine
against nursery stock or anything else
which may bring in disease
The chestnut trees have furnished
us with a warming. 1t should be heed
&ed before It is too late.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
Christ Church (Eptseopal.),

Rev. A. H. Beayln, Rector.7I;Soia.
M, Holy Communion; $3.50 a. m, sun
day school, library day; 1895 a nv,
morning prayer and sermon. subject,
"The Warp and the Wool" S:00sp-
M, Confirmation class; 4:SO .. M
vesper service and sermon, subject,
Mrs. Alexander's poem. The Burtalof
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23

Rev. A. Bout1ou, Rector.-Mass at 8
and 10 o'clock every sunday morning.
Evening devotlons at 1880 o'clock
Mass every morning during the week
at 1880 o'clock Lentep services every
Wednesday and Friday evening at
1880 o'clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23

at $3.50 n M. ,SernIQt le il;i stpt
Of The cadtch al Is oeloel lie.
Junior Endeavor society niee
2 o'clock; the Senior societ
1t 6:SOsp IN, lgader my
ton. toSIc:. fiie saloon safl
Aes;" evening service clock;
The pastor viii speak o5 Me
crsts oftlte Po@ete EyAhgli
"A. SUNDAY" Mil.aSels sEytse eaEs
day Mt f;So psln
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
I.eal;atlnn Rantfst ychil1rrek.

George E. sprufll, Pastor 2 8 so'
sunday school; 16:45 a. NJ worship.
Address by Dr. Elkanah HUXLEY, presi-
dent Of the Broaddus College; $50
,. M, B. Y. P. u: 1880 p. M, Worship,
address by Dr. Hulley. DR.. HUXLEY will
give us a talk at Sunday school and
be sure to be. present to hear him. He
is one OF the best speakers and most
eloquent in the state as well as an
educator OF note, Hear him.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
'TBE CONSEQUENTLY
til Hg !! Rice !.
Gld31siislIllnIlsd Advance Z iha.
Bounds Of tile Nations.
Pastor Russell Finds Great Changes
Imminent Amonsst IRE PsoplS Of The
WorId-The Barriers Of Lahsuass
Yisldins Because q The Apptsssh of
lilo pivfnsIy Appointed Times.

London, NJ arch
1T!-London Taber.
nicle was crowded
today to greet Pas
tor Russell. Be
hind him on the
rostrun were the
six other members
Of the Foreign Mis-
slons Investigation
Committee, viz,
Gen. w. z. Hall,
United States Ar
MY; Prof F. n.
pohison Dr T. ".
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
Everso , Baptist Church. :

j. w. Ayers, Pastor.-seryices for
next Lords Day: Bible school at 10
a. M; preaching at II a. M, subject,
Influences; preaching, 1880 p. M,
subject, "a Question" Hutchinson
branch: Bible school 2 p. m.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
Grace Lutheran Church.

L. X. Probst, D. D., Pastor Sunday
school at $3.50 o'clock, morning 81
vice at 1O:45 o'clock: evening service
at 1880 o'clock; prayer meeting Jon
Wednesday evening at 1880 o'clocE A
cordial welcome to all services.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
l,preshvterlan church.

Rey/H. G. Stoetzer, Pastor.-You
are Cordially invited TO worship at the
Bfesbyterlan church at all the, SER.
MIees to.morrow. There is an inter
esting Sabbath school With q ciasses.,
graded to suit all ages. 1t will meet
= NJ = q /, tlsfS1 81 3fF NY 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
EoR GOVERNOR

i hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination for Governor Of West
Virginia, subject to the decision OF the
Republican voters Of the State as may
be recorded in the. Statewide Primary
called for June 4, 1912.
Respectfully,
cHAs. W. sW1sHER
Charleston, W. Va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
sUErIclENf BEBsoN
rBy, United Fross.
Z -

LONDON, March % When ilie
alien Immigration board LEARNS "a
Harris Burnett had led tEoli Rus Il
because he could not SET lpIls
his mother.in.law, be WAS adm tell
without further questioning
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23
M. E. Church, South.

w. |. Canter, Pastor,-9:SO a, M,
sunday school, H. T. Jones, superin-
tendent; 1Oi45 a. M, preaching, sub
ject. "The christian Race" $3.50 p. ma
Epworth League, S. E. James, prest-
dent: 1880 p. m. preaching, subject,
"soclety's Greatest Foe" 1880 p, M.
wednesday, prayer meeting. You are
cordially invited to these services.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-03-23

line, Pharisrc aud tho The Bridegroom s
s, Publican. return. q Hut in
time of His presence their fellow
.iwfth Him, their Joy in the 'fenliza,
Vii OF the completed promise. will
wipe away their tears and "stvc them
beauty for ashes. ald tile oil OF Joy
for g the spirit Of llcavincss." :
?, Tho Church a New Creation.
1t was difficult for the SayiorS hear
crs to get proper focus upon His
teachings. They could understand John
the Baptist's preaching Of repentance
and reformation: but when Jesus de-
clarcd, "ThG Law and the Prophets
we're until John. aud since then tllc
Kingdom of. Heaven Is prcached," this
was so radical 4 proposition as to he
difficult for the masses to grasp. What
could lie higher than the Law and the
Prophets?
Sympathctically We must concedc
that it was difficult for the Jews to
understand thar before the blessing
could come to natural Israel, another,
spiritual Israel. must he selected. BY
way of emphasizing this thought, our
Lord gave two parabOlical illuStra-
tons, saying, Nd man scws piece Of
unshrunkcn cloth upon an. old gar
mcnt. because the shrinking of the
new cloth would pull away the old
and Increase the difficulty. Likewise,
no one would think Of putting new
wine which had not yet finished Its
fermentation into old wlneskins, whose
elasticity had been exhausted. for the
old winesklns would be burst by tho
fermentation of the new wine.
So the Gospel teaching is not a patch
upon the Jewish Law, but is a new
proposition. And the new wine of tho
Gospel Dlspcnsatiou must be put into
new wineskins that will be able to
stand the stress Of the fermentation
sure to come. Thus our Lord did not
attempt TO engraft His teachings upon
the Jews, but called out of Judaism a
speclaI class, which the Scriptures de!
note MS "New Creatures in Christi
1t Is to these that the new wine Of
the Gospel Messages committed, and
these are to experience the fermenta.
ton Incidental to the preparation for
the, Kingdom disclplires and teshnss
E D. D.. .a," . T.