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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

ficing ones seek to walk in the footsteps
Of Jesus. and for years seek to morttfy
the desires OF the flesh and to cultivate
the fruits and graces of the holy spirit
II these are to understand that these
efforts to overcome the world, the flesh
and the devil profit them nothing. where
is the incentive to them to become saint
ly and. az the Apostle says. present their
bodies living sacrifices. holy. acceptable
to God, which Is their reasonable service!'
Is. Co.
Answer.-Your question seems to an
swer itself and we quite agree with the
answer especially as we are not able to
find any Scriptural authority for the be-
lief that one can live his life for self
and sin and die for the Lord. ITO him
that overcometh and keepeth my works to
the end. to him is the reward (Revela-
ton 2:7, II. II: 2:26: SIS. II q; 1:O. If
you continue In the faith grounded and
settled, and be not moved away from the
hope Of the Gospel you will be present
ed to God ''holy and unblamable and UNI
reprovable In His sight" (Colossians liz,
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

ing services commencing at 7:s0 will be
conducted by the EpWorth League and
the young mems gospel team OF Walnut
Grove Methodist church.
First United Brethren church, corner
Twelfth and Quincy streets. Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m, C. H Kutz, superin-
tendent. Morning worship at Ii O'Clock
b the pastor. Christian E1.deavOr at
$50. Preaching at 7:3O by the pastor. Re
vival meetings will continue throughout
the week All are invited.
ST. Johns A. M. E. church, corner
Seventh street and Topeka avenue.
Preaching IL a. m. and 7:30 p. m. by the
pastor, ]. NJ. Brown. Morning subject.
"A Settled Religion" Evening subject.
n. Junior Endeavor p. m. Allen En-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

deavor $50 p. m. Prayer meeting Tues-
ing. Special music by the choir 1t even
ing service. You are cordia..v invited to
worship with US.
First Christian church, on TOPEKA ave-
nue. between Sixth avenue and Seventh
schoni an a. nc1 Kins ,,per lHae
tendent. Preaching II a: m. Junior Con-
gregation II q. m. r. p. 8. C. q. Sis D.
m. Evening service TO o'clock.
Church Of the Good Shepherd. Episcopal,
corner of Laurent and Quincy streets.
North Topeka, the Rev. Albert p. Mack,
Sunday win be: Sunday school It 10
O'clock: morning prayer. litany and SER
mon at II O'Clock: evening prayer and
sermon at s o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

have learned to speak on their feet.
The sound OF their own voices does
not scare them. Simplicity. directness.
brevity and substance of speech may
all be learned In young peoples meet
ings. A valuable by-product Of Chris
tian Endeavor has been the training
Of myriads OF persons in the art OF pub
lie speaking.
Soldering and steadying has been the
influence OF the prayer meeting topics
of the young peoples societies. Great
themes have been brought before the
members from week to week. Living
issus Of magnitude, and the eternal
verities of Scripture, have commanded
their attention. Every member has
been expected to find something to say
or quote up the weekly topic. The eff
feet has been. to make the members
thoughtful Their minds have been di-
rected into the current of great think
ing. Convictions upon the most impor-
tant themes have been developed. Much
of the needless dippAncy and idleness
of youth has been supplanted by
worthy thought. Citizens and church
members who know what they believe.
and why, have been trained in Chris
tan Endeavor.
Beecher said: Education il the
knowledge OF how to use the whole of
ones self"
While Christian Endeavor has been
a training school for public life, for
business, for social efficiency and for
general culture, it has most of all been
a school for the church. The motto OF
the movement has from the first been
For Christ and the Church" The
tendency of the times is to disparage
the Church: Christian Endeavor is a
corrective of this.
Mark Hopkins on one end Of a log
and a student on the other" was Gar
fields definition Of an adequate COL
lege. Proximity to a great personality
is the heart of education. Probably the
greatest service Christian Endeavor
has rendered to its members has been
to put them into personal touch with
Jesus Christ. He has been dominant
in the pledge and in the meetings. His
love has been the animating purpose.
His will has been the standard. His
glory has been the goal. In their de-
votions to Christ, Endeavorers have
been the modern crusaders.
Both principle and practice are
needed to equip a person to bear in
slant and constant witness to the truth
for which he stands.
Whatever helps one work with other
persons helps him work for the world.
Horizon has been one of tho best
requests Of Christian Endeavor to the
present day youth. It has taught them
| to think in world terms. Their cosmo-
politan fellowship has created cosmo-
politan minds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21
BIBLE STUDY XXI.
Joshua 1924.

l. What was Joshua commanded to do
for Israel In the Landf
Z. What was to be the lot Of LEVY
3. ow was the land divided among
the nine and one-half tribes?
& Where did the division OF the land
8. What portion did Caleb ask to be
given to him?
& The sons Of what giant did Caleb
drive from his Inheritance?
Z. Who obtained q wife and an inherit
ance through valor?
& Who Of the Inhabitants were left in
the land by EphEaim?
3. Which tribe compelled Joshua to
give them a double portion?
TO- In which tribe and at what place
did they set up the Tabernacle?
seven tribes We're sent through Canaan to
describe and locate the undivided portion!
II. How were the portions OF the dif-
ferent tribes recorded? ..
Is. What city became Joshua's inherit
ance and why was 1t in Ephratm!
a. What two Iraelites received an In
heritance by privilege?
Is. In what place was protection onereo
to murderers who awaited trial?
16. How many OF these places were
there, and where were they located?
IL. How many cities were gwen 70 tne
| IS. What tribes had remained east of
, the Jordan?
one-half tribes build In altar east OF the
70. Under what conditions can ONE
81 At what place did Joshua assemble
! the tribes for his farewell talk!
q What two kings were driven from
their dominions by hornets! ,,..
we will serve the Lord?''
| "a What stone heard all the words the
Lord spoke to Israel!
| Is. At what age did Joshua ole, ano
where was he buried?
26. What other great and famous man
was buried in the same place?
| q What charge OF Joseph's was ful-
filled by the children OF Israel. after pos
%. What was 1t that Abraham did in
| Shechem?
e. What was Jacobs relation to
80. why were the bones Of Joseph buried
- MRS. c. F. MENNINGER-
What the Bible Is.
Some writer gives the following analysis
Of the Book Of books" the Bible;
It is a book q wisdom. that makes the
1 foolish wise.
/ It is a book Of life. and shows how to
i avoid everlasting death.
4 It is the moSf authentic ana entertain
ing history ever published.
i It contains the most remote antiquities
| the most remarkable events and wonder
| full occurrences
/ It is a complete code Of laws.
: It is a perfect body Of divinity.
4 It is an uneQualed narrative.
1t is a book Of biography.
1t is a book Of travels
It is the best covenant ever made, I'M
4 best deed ever written.
1t is the best will ever executed. the bes
testament ever signed.
!. It is the learned mans masterpiece.
It is the young mans best companion.
4 1t is the schoolboy's best Instructor.
It is the ignorant mans dictionary ana
every mans directory.
1t promises an eternal reward to thu
faithS..l and believing
But that which crowns all y the Author
He is without Partially and without ny
pocrisy, with whom there is no variable
ness neither shadow Of turning-Religiou'
Intelligences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21
CHURCH NOTICES.

Second United Brethren church, Fifth
and Leland streets. Public service at II
o'clock. Rev. E. e. McAferty Will preach.
followed by communion service. Evening
service at TO O'Clock by the pastor. 9th
er services Is usual. NJ. L. R0bey. pastor.
Wesleyan Methodist church. East Third
pastor Preaching at II o'clock followed
by class meeting Tho morning theme
%. W Preaching 1t 7:3o p m.
st Mark A NJ. Z. church, Rev. H. H.
Dent, pastor. Morning WoFsAlp II o'clock
Evening service O'Clock. Morning theme.
THE State OF Holiness. Evening theme.
Pride thu Destroyer
Second Church Of Christ. Scientist, Har-
rison street and Sixth avenue. Wednes-
day evening testimonial meeting q
O'Clock. Roading room. sixth floor Mills
builomg. open from o'clock In the MORN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

/ .CaMnef psisonezs In dungeon, urgn. Msngsia.
political Ursa Highly civilized Chinese for political
bound "oenss which condition
daylight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

Horizon has been one of tho best
requests Of Christian Endeavor to the
present day youth. It has taught them
to think in world terms. Their cosmo-
politan fellowship has created cosmo-
politan minds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

Is tho Kingdosn Coming!
The International Sunday School Les
son for March % Is Lessons by tho
Way: Luke 13:1S-3hs .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

Whatever helps one work with other
persons helps him work for the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

Any work that is worth doing is
worth learning how to do well.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

In the Christian Endeavor meeting
both young men and women tone
wonders what the Christian Endeavor
society has had to do with thu adj
vance Of women into public life
since the organization was founded)s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

Both principle and practice are
needed to equip a person to bear in
slant and constant witness to the truth
for which he stands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

the murderer who has lived vile life at
war with the laws OF God and men can.
by mere confession on the scanold and
prayer TO God, be instantly fitted for the
fellowship Of God and the sanity? II SO.
then where T. the incentive before him to
an earlier conversion and announcement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

Potwin Presbyterian church, corner
Fifth and West street. the Rev. Harry L.
Nelson, pastor. Sabbath school at 9:4S q.
m. Morning church service at II o'clock
Junior Christian -Endeavor 1T p. m.
Senior. Endeav0r at $50, evening church
service At 7:30 O'Clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

Oakland Methodist church. 0uday nclaot
e:S O'Clock. An address on Temperance &
II o'clock- Junior League ; O'Clock. Ever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

Preaching at the Nazarene Revival mis-
nions q .s Ia. Eour III s,sS ever
General James L. DeIk will preach Sum
day night his text Ephraim. he hath
is q cake not turned. You are invited to
he r him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

Evangelical Association, Fourth an,
Monroe streets. Sunday school at SO
o'clock. followed by the Young People
Alliances meeting led by r. NJ. Manshardt
subject being Our Alliance q Training
School" Tho church win not be opel
at night. the pastor being away attending
conference session which Is held at New
ton. Kan J. X. Young. pastor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

The Seward Avenue Baptist church
Seward and Grattan street, Rev. ]. 8
Umberger. pastor. Morning worship q
II a. M. The evangelistic services at 7:3
o'clock, Rev. Killian will have charg'
OF the service, beginning the special gos
Pei service. Service beginning each even
ing at 7:l5 p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

The German Evangelical st. Paurs
church, Third and Hancock streets, Rev
H. Becker. pastor. will have services or
Sunday evening at 7:30
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-21

Second Presbyterian church, Mort
Jackson and Gordon streets. Rev. Josep
Sunday morning on ''The First Five Di.
ciples ana What They Brought to II
Church" Tho sermon in tho evening wi
be on '.rhe Christian Life Speci;
music by. Mrs. Phipps and the choir 9
both services. A fellowship lunch will
served by tho Progressives At the evenin
service. All are welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-24
Features Postponed

The British Peace Centenary COM
mittee has purchased Sulgrave Man
or, the ancestral home of George
Washington in England, which was
to be presented to the American peo-
pie. This and other features of the
celebration are to be postponed until
after the war; The American commit
tee notwithstanding the war, pur-
poses to carry out in part its original
intentions to celebrate the peace CEN
tennary and in a communication is
sued tonight over the signature of a
number of widely known citizens urg-
es commemoration of the ratif1caton
of the treaty by the United States
which followed Immediately upon the
arrival of it's draft. which came in
sailing ships in February. 1914. The
dates specified are Feb IA, for exer-
cises in churches of all denomina-
tons; Feb. II and Is for formal ad-
dresses at the capitals of the respec-
tive states, and Feb. %, for exercises
in the schools. The American COM
mission is as follows:
lone hundred years ago today there
w. rigned at Client in Flanders the
tire, - of peace between Great Britain
and the United States, which marked
the close Of what has happily proved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-24

TO SUPERVISE
RE0RGANIzING
CLAFLIN co.

New York, Dec. 23.-In accordance with
the plan and agreement of reorganiza-
ton of the II. B. Clafiin Co, it was an
nounced tonight, the Mercantile Stores
Corporation has been organized under
the laws of the state of New York and
the following directors have been nomi-
mated by the trustees under the plan and
have agreed to act:
James Alexander, president National
Bank OF Commerce. Henry D. Cooper of
James W. White & Co.; Gates W. Me-
Garrah, president Mechanics & Metals
National Bank: Gerrish H. Milliken of
Deering, Milliken & Co.. Albert III. Wig
gin, president Chase National Bank; Al
exander New of Kansas City, Mo-, and
Murray Carleton of Carleton Ferguson
Dry Goods Co. of ST. Louis. Mo. The
board elected Alexander New as presi-
dent
This corporation, it was stated, will
exercise supervision over the business of
% retail stores and will also hold stocks
of other corporations mentioned in the
plan, including the stock of H. B. Claf-
lin Corporation when organized. Depos-
it's of claims under the plan have so far
progressed, it was explained, as to war
rant the organization of the company
and the selection of a board preparatory
to taking over the business as soon as
the necessary court proceedings have
been completed.
1t is contemplated that within short
time a company to be known as the II.
B. Claf1in Corporation, as provided in the
plan, will be organized to succeed the
wholesale business of the H. B. Clafiin
Co., the old company to continue exist
enee with the rights as provided in the
plan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-24
MORE SHIPS
With FOOD
FOR BELGIUM

New York, Dec. 23.-Two more ships
loaded with food for the destitute peo-
Pile of war-devastated Belgium sailed
from the United States today. Under
charter by the commission for relief In
Belgium. These two steamers, carrying
cargoes whose total value is about $780,
900. are the st. Kentigern, which left
from New York, and the F'errona, Which
put out from Philadelphia.
The st. Kentigern has on board 10000
bushels OF wheat from western sources.
The Ferrona carries 100000 bushels of
wheat, this being a combination cargo
made up of contributions from the Bel
gium relief fund. the Rockefeller Foun-
dation and the Commission for Relief in
Belgium. {.
One of the largest individual gifts
which has been made to relieve the suf-
ferings caused by the war was ANNOUNCE
ed today when the committee which is
lance hospital in Paris acknowledged the
receipt of s25, 900 from William *. Van
derbilt
Within the past two weeks this com
mittee has received cables from Paris
calling for 100 automobiles to be added
to the ambulances which are used to
carry the wounded to the hospitals. Con-
tributions for this purpose have resulted
in the purchase of 10 machines, and it
is expected that as many more will be
bought this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-24
U. S, AND ENGLAND OBSERVE
TODAY TOOTH ANNIVERSARY
OF SIGNING CHENT TREATY

New York, Dec. 23.-The people of
the United States and Great Britain
will tomorrow observe the Tooth ami
versary of the signing of the treaty of
Client, by reminding themselves that
the day marks a century of peace
among English-speaking nations.
The original plans called for a Sc
ries of celebrations in this country and
across the water. 1t was to have be-
gun on Christmas Eve, but this is up
set by the fact that the ancient Bel
gan city is now occupied by the Ger
mans, with whom England is at war.
To mark the day, the American
committee and the British committee
which have been arranging for the
peace centenary, issued a proclama-
ton for simultaneous publication in
the newspapers in England and the
United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-24
KING ALBERT
TALKS OF HIS
MEMS WORK
He Modestly Praises the
Belgian Army and
It's Record
MESSAGE TOU. S.

Grand Headquarters of the King of
the Belgians in West Flanders, Bel
GUM, Sunday, Dec. 20.-Via London,
Dec. %. $40 P. Mn the council
chamber Of an ancient Flemish Town
hall, from which he is directing under
German shell fires, the resistance OF
his war-worn little army blocking
the road to Dunkirk and Calais, King
Albert Of the Belgians today told The
Associated Press OF the stand his SOL
diers are making against the German
invaders. The Kings headquarters is
located on one of the remaining dry
areas of that small corner of Belgium
left under his rule.
Thanks to U. S.
King Albert also requested The AS
ISOLATED Press to convey to the people
OF the United States his deep gratitude
for their efforts to feed his subjects
now under German military rule.
The monarch was alone when the
correspondent was admitted to the
council chamber, not even an aide be-
ing present. The Kings tall, angular,
Lincoln-like form was clothed in the
simple undress uniform of a general
OF dTllieTy, WHICH, was WttHout
MIA, beyond braided shoulder straps
10 distinguish him from staff officer.
Physically King Albert looks harden
ed, but lines of care show in his
otherwise youthful face. In manner he
is decidedly shy and he apologized for
his English which, however. was very
fluent. The light from a smoky oil
lamp barely penetrated the recesses
of the great beamed hall, from the
walls of which empty picture frames
stared down. When the King saw the
eyes Of the correspondent fixed on
these blank spaces where few
months ago invaluable Flemish can
vases hung, he smiled and said he no
longer expected the Germans to be in
a position even to take the frames.
Praises Soldiers
Modestiy he praised the courage of
his soldiers, speaking of them with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-24
GUTIERREZ HAS
QUIT CAPITAL

San Antonio, Texas, Dec. %.
THAT Provisional President
Eulalio Gutierrez had quit Mex
leo City, due to differences be-
tween him and Felipe Angeles
and followers of Zapata was re-
ported today to T. r. Beltran,
local Constitutionalist consul.
The message said the capital
was governed by a committee
composed equally of Villa and
Zapata adherents and that an
other provisional president
would be selected Jan. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-24
CAMPAIGN FOR
SIGNATURES ON
"DRY" PETITIONS

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 23.-Mem.
bers of the Prohibition party from
Kansas, Iowa and Missouri will
meet here on Jan. 3 to launch a
new campaign to last 1870 days, in
an effort to get the names of $780,
COO voters on petitions for nation
al prohibition before the question
comes up in Congress. The cam
paign will be vigorously prosecuted
in all sections. The United States
has been divided into II districts.
The sisners of the petition will be
asked not to support any party in
1916 which does not have national
prohibition in its platform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-24
LONDON STOCK
EXCHANGE WILL
REOPEN JAN. A

London, Dec. 23.-7.30 P. M.
1t was officially announced
this. evening that the London
Stock Exchange will reopen
Jan. 4. The conduct of bust
ness, however, will be restrict
ed by stringent regulations i'm
posted by the treasury in the
interest of the nation. The eX-
change has been closed since the
outbreak of the war.
Only British-born or natural
lied members or clerks will be
admitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-24

great kindness-as though he was
talking about his own children.
IT believe he said, my army is
courageous. My people, however, are
too democratic for the same discipline
that prevails in the conscript European
armies. You will see something of the
bravery of my people when tomorrow
you shall have the chance to witness the
peasants working in their fields under
shell fire. concerned only for the losses
of their homes, the destruction of which
causes them great grief
When Edgar Sengeer, Belgian attaehe
to the American commission for the re-
lief of Belgium, entered and presented
King Albert with a report from the COM
mission showing that enough food was
in sight to feed his people until Feb. L,
the King turned quickly to the corre-
spondent, saying: viii you be kind
enough to convey to the American people
my deep gratitude"
~ Message of Gratitude
He then wrote in English the follow
ing message
CONTINUED on Page 2-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-24

Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 23-Floods, the re-
suit of week Of virtually unbroken
rainfall, have inflicted severe damage on
nearly the entire area of the state lying
between Phoenix and the Mexican bor-
der.
Three persons, so far as known tonight,
have lost their lives; livestock by hun
dreds of head have been drowned: ranch
houses and city residences have been
wrecked or washed away by torrents
roaring through what usually are dry
canons. and traffic by rail, highway and
wire either has been badly crippled or
completely suspended. The most serious
damage seems to have been suffered in
that part of the Santa Grub valley lying
80 miles south of here. The Santa Cruz