The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-06-06
Reconstruction and DEMONSTRATION
BIZ DIR. |. L. MORE

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Of its relationship necessit4te n thor.
ough knowledge of its potency when in
the attempt stsany good effect or eL-
deavor, Even though his thought was
recognized by men centuries ago as q
fact worthy Of consideration, and that
an understanding Of It's evil j. fi1ences
t. labor in defense of right was very
necessary when In the attempt Of any
thing tending towards good was made.
IT. ever existing power and presence lie
lutte regarded, sad TO say. In most in.
stances in modern developments Nv the
ASS careful and trained nj ID. The
foundation upon which this statement ia
made is exemplifed in the life and teach.
ings of our Christ. Knowing rs He did
and Recognizing in connection with that
Knowledge the evil influences nd their
power. He ia the plan of mans saliva
, lion. established end founded il npnn
such solid platform in its j1st II 4tiun
with evil associations that time and at
tacks but add TO its stability and fixidI.
ty.
Like unto this being, perhaps. me Of
the uppermost thoughts in the life and
teachings of our Christ, so ought it to
be in the minds and works of men of
today in that in the, attempt at rebuild
ing. rehabilitating and reconstructinS a
nation, race of people, a thorough
knowledge of opposition. evil influences
ard the decon. truction is necessary that
the platform once established might be
allie to weather safely such tempests as
may come against it. A constant ref
'erence during the progress of accumu.
lation of possibilities and endeayors, Of
M unguarded avenue or creviee suita.
bic for an evil attack, serves bur tn
more perfectly cement and, solidify the
foundation Of the good effort.
10 this period Of reconstruction is
closely associated and allied the deeon.
struction, and both factions have their
conscientious representatives at work
with the aid of every available resource
of Influence and power akin to its mis-
sion that success might follow in its
wake. This recognition places the ad-
vocate Of either faction in more pre-.
csrieus position In that be ha, a doubl.
responsibility In the opposite faction to
contend With, as we'll as t. give of his
best to the cause he represents.
The success of the good lawyer rests
not slone in bis convincing arguments
and pleas to his jurors, but also in his
strategic and diplomatic way Of readin {
from the invisible tablet in the mind OF
bis opponent his entire argument to-
gether with what he could possibly say
in rebuttal to what he is saying about
HE client the success at which enables
him@to sally forth in his argument
thinking cracks and crsvices as h goes,
to in the end be rewarded by fayors-
BILE decision.
SO it is with the reconstruction he
has as an associate and constant CON-
panion the reconstruction whose power
and influence together with chicanery
Is in no wise to be belitiled. Yet as is
said. "These Of necessity must needs
be-" This object and effort seek con-
slant and srtsgonistic influence to all
bis good works. Born, reared and
scnooled then converted in the doctrine
of Reconstruction. be is disciple bear
ing the works of him who sent him,
jealous in his knocking, consistent in
his antagonism and destructive in bis
work.
I His ideotity Is visualized by his inner
self beaming through a camoufiaged
couutenance aud recognized by his
methods Of concealed attacks when at
a sudden breach in the clouds his hiddsn
hand comes to light. But the recon-
structioner endowed with sense of
duty, tact and ability mus. of necessity
in his attempt at rearing up an indie
structahle institution mentally and
physically school himself in the wasting
powers of hls opponent. Keeping him
self constantly in touch with his
thoughts and activities befrien6ing in
proportion and due recognition to his
ability to channel his efforts in suppari
Of the good cause which he formerly
challenged /.
Radieslism. nervousness and imps-
lisnce are foes 20 his reconstruction
aurrtss. Patience. ,wisdnm. knowledge.
understanding, wUr4
and time are bis chief armor-hearers
and assets, which, when sanely applied,
leads to success. supported by his once
opponents whose sense of duty and for
mer activities eelipsed by the greater
light of good converted it into the reli-
gion of progress and usefulness, bene.
iicial in keeping with its converted
powers 10 the rebuilding Of any people
or nation in the revolutionary cause Of
civilization.