Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-10-22
BY w. T. WILLIAMS

Oh your candOf, L Will do my best to
assist you to understand my position.
1t is not hard to underestimate is only
trltie unpleasant to practice when
our desires are bent in another direc-
ton. If the reports are correct, you
are very rich in silver and gold, but,
as you say, you have failed as the
directors of your children; and, my
brothers, when you think of the mat
ter seriously, there is no wonder. The
idea of sacrificing in their favor has
never received from you the attention
that it ought. You have gone, you
have come with no other motive than
to be wealthy. Instead of sacrificing
in behalf of your children, you have
sacrificed them in order to crafty
Your lust fol that which the rust will
eat. This is just as plain and simple
as it can be-"
The brother that had not spoken
thus far spoke up:
What has this to do with what we
have il mind?"
Everything, Dick;" Joe replied,
with strong emphasis. "All things
being equal mans children will be
cared for and trained for the world
to the extent that he is willing to
sacrifice with this end in view. No
one is more sensitive and appreciative
than a child. He knows the atten-
ton he gets from his parents better
than anybody else, and when he sees
that they are willing to set aside their
own pleasures and inclinations for his
welfare, he resolves early not to for
get such consideration. This is sc
contagious that he will soon have il
in it's strength"
The wealthy brothers glanced a.
each other, and the one that haC
spoken first said:
Il think / have your point of view
but | am not sure. Do you want tt
be understood as saying that sacrifice
in the basis of development?
"That is just exactly what l wan
you to understand" Joe ereturned with
out trace of hesitation. "Self-denia
is the root on which we must depend
for moral excellency. There is n,
other. This is the eternal emblem o
all that which the fires of all nature
cannot burn. Selfshness is painful,
disappointing at the end of the day
When we choose to worship at tn
shrine OF Mammon, neglecting ou
families, there is sorrow in store TO
US. The foundation Of the life tina
grows is self-denial."
They turned away, and after walk
/ ing in silence for about five minute
Dick said to his brother:
"Jee was rather definite in his re
marks"
!, Tndeed, he was;" came the repl
! slowly.
. Wnat is your opinion of what
said?"
, 81 have no opinion to offer. He
q the one that has put it to a test, an
:. therefore he is the one that know
!. We went to him for an advice-W
got it, and will surely think of
. soberly before casting it aside"
= "It might be well for us both to q
q the same, since we cannot deny il
value. OF, ehes thing we are certain
he is not without proof"
s'This is my intention, for the mol
t l think of it, the more it appeals to m
I In reality, there is no wonder that OF
e children have grown away from u
e For the last fifteen years neither OF
t of US has spent one-tenth of his TIN
$ : n he family. It has been bushes
: every day and night. I have resol'
T ed 70 try Joe's method, and let l
e hope that it is not too late. Let l
e hope that our riches have not been tt
o expensive"
/ This, then, is the principle tn;
It must govern our homes. There is +
It family life worthy of the name po
IS sible without it. Goodness is mo-
e contagious than evil, and goodness
s established in our homes to the e,
'ee tent that we deny ourselves for Il
Il sake of our offspring. Our childrt
IS know our point of view They 1eal
u it by experience. and very few yea
1t pass before they are able to judge i
n value. The home that is worth-whi
l. is the fruit of sacrifice.