The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-04

Today-uly 4th, 1919
INDEPENDENCE DAY -
brings to all of US q
greater appreciation of the
liberties and privileges we
enjoy in this land of
Bounty, Happiness and In
telhgence.
Not since 1776 have we ever
realized our duty to others
as we now realize it.
This duty to others is mag
nifcently emphasized at the
Centenary Celebration, Co
lumbus.
The fruits of unselfsh in
terest in humanity-con-
sisting of over $4,000 indi-
vidual exhibits, represent
ing 81 countries and in.
Guiding demonstrations OF
Christian work in the
United States-are display
ed very attractiVely' and
Interestingly in the several
buildings allotted to this
purpose.
II had gone thus far with this
story when a newsooy approach,
ed me with an evening paper OF
on which was displayed. in type
three inchest deep. this signiti-
cant line: TREATY SIGNED"
which made me- stop writing
and ioin with thousands or oth-
ers in attendance at the Centen-
ary Celebration at the State FAR
Grounds. Columbus, in celeorat-
ing this wonderful world event.
which means so much to all the
peoples Of the world. Groups OF
men and women gathered IN al
parts Of the State Fair GROUNDS
and rendered thanks in song
that peace had once more oesn
restored to the world-and oandS
of music stationed themselves at
different places and pealed rorth
spatriotic music. II was an event
long TO be remembered by all OF
us who were fortunate enough 20
be able TO participate In it.a
Reverting once more to the
exhibits shown in the sew
eral buildings-let me tell
you that you will miss the
opportunity of your life If
you don't see them. They
mark the PROGRESS AND
DEMOCRACY of the world
There are human exhibits
among the number-natircs that
have been civilized and Chris
tianized-that have learned the
power OF the mind when It IS
trained 70 be a pilo, in directing
a human being into safe chan
nels, clean thoughts and ,ntelli-
gen, and profitable industry.
I think the significance of
this Fourth OF July lies in the
Willingness Of the American peo-
ple 10 share with others what
they enjoy in such great aoun-
dance.
wonder If you appreciate what
the American people have done
thus far TO cooperate with the
Methodist Organization OF AM
erica and TO encourage and 10
enlarge the splendid work being
done by this great organization
thruout the world.
Not only are the American peo-
nle sustaining maEnfficntly the
Methodist organization but they
arc sustaining all OF the other
ORGANIZATIONS. whose followers
devote their lives to serving hu-
man beings everywhere-lifting
them up to splendid manhood
and womanhood. At this writing
generous Americans have con-
tributed over $165. 100000 to the
Methodist organization with
which to continue their wonder
ful work in other countries.
Refore the drive ends they will
probably contribute all told
$500. 100000.
On top Of this magnificent con-
tribution. think of the hundreds
~ millions contributed to other
organizations.
Surely this is a GREAT CoUN-
TRY.
Docs it not make you proud to
ne an American and to have the
ability and THE HEART TO rem
dor assistance to peoples or 9TH
or countries who need 1t so bad
~?
Think Of the unity OF American
minds and hearts in wishing TINS
grand work to be done and 10
Supply generously the funds
with which TO do it.
The Centenary Celebration. Col
umbuS for the first time-Gires
a SClentlTC CeIllOilSbA a ~. 'A 50
the funds contributed for ms
sion work are employed.
II gives a demonstration or the
close tic-up that exists between
the business man and the rcllS-
ious man, because the religious
man has proved his ability 10
administer the affairs that affect
tho CP-BCILDING OF HUMAN
ITY as intelliRrntly and as care
fully as the man Of business ad-
ministers his affairs.
Nov the business man sees that
there is a scientific appraisement
~ rho needs Of tho world. he Is
willing 10 support every cause
hat will assist in supplying
those needs.
. So there is glory IN celebrating
Indepcndence Dag. today. be-
cause all peoples of the world
have been brought closer togeth'
or than ever before and there is
a great desire manifested every
where 10 be OF supreme service
Visit the Centenary Celebration
Columbus. and get in persona
touch with the many things dis
nlayed there that will elevate
you mentally and morally.
Centenary