Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 159, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 July 1914 — Page 2

hack to the Bible

Application ct the Scriptures to the World Today as Seen by Emi* sent Hen in Various Walks o! Life

(Copyright. 1914. by Joseph B. Bowles)

DIVORCE FROM SCRIPTURE? VIEWPOINT.

(By JOHN N. JTCORMTCK. D. D„ Blahop of the Protestant Episcopal Church.) "The Bible is the charter of all true " liberty; "the fashioner of law, the se- ‘ cret of national progress, the molder of Institutions and governments."— Bishop William F. Anderson *. , . . . - . Divorce was permitted under certain conditions in the Old Testament. In

pletely in SL Matthew 19:3-12: The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man -to put away his wife for every caqse? And he answered and said unto them. Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female? And said: For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh, Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What, therefore, God hath joined together, let no man put asunder. They say unto him: Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? He saith unto them, Moses. because of the hardness of your hearts, suffered you to put away your wives; but from the beginning It was not so. And I say unto you. Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery; and whoso marrieth her which Is put away doth commit adul-

tery. All expositors are agreed that the New Testament thus sets before men’s eyes the indissolubility of marriage as the goal to which they are unceasingly to aspire. If our Lord’s teaching makes any exception it is only as to the remarriage of the innocent party in a divorce on tiie ground of adultery. The present ratio of divorce in America is supposed to be one to every twelve marriages. Our country is known as the land of easy divorce, and public opinion is in danger of becoming ipore tolerant towards it. What -used to be shameful is now almost respectable. In reality divorce belongs to tiie domain of social pathology, because it is a diseased condition of the family, which is a vital organ of society. X Divorce is an outrage to civilized thought and feeling, because it is a crime against childhood. Divorce is a menace to the nation because it shadows and shatters the home. Divorce is. a dishonor to civilized manhood and womanhood because it 13 a confession of failure and an acknowledgment of weakness. In combatting this evil the Bible is on our side. If the passage quoted from St Matthew were the law of the land most of our divorce courts could be closed within twenty-four hours.

A BOOK THAT CONQUERS. (By SELDEN PALMER SPENCER, PH. D* LL. D., Fortner Judge and Past President Missouri Bar Association.) “The first leaf of the Mosaic record has more weight than all the folios of men and philosophy.”—Jean Paul Richter.

ft-• When at the beginning of the fourth century A. D. the Roman emperor Dio-

eighteenth century he prophesied confidently that within a hundred years the Bible would be an unknown book, that ere long the very house in which he lived was to be a Bible depository, and that in the century ahead the Bible was to be circulated ,In steadily increasing ratio, reaching many millions of copies anI believe the Bible is God’s book because it has stood the test of centuries, constantly increasing in influence and overcoming, every obstacle, tt has blessed every person and every «tlon which has ever yielded to its

the time of the prophets it was abused. Malachi’s words might apply to our own day: “Because the Lord hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou has dealt treacherously; yet is she thy c o m p a n ion and the wife of thy covenant.” In the-New Testament our Lord’s teaching in regard to divorce is set forth most com-

eletian drenched the empire with the blood of Christian martyrs and struck off a medal to commemorate the complete ending of Christianity, he 11111 o dreamed that almost immediately it was to arise triumphant, numbering among its converts the Emperor Constantine. And just as little did the brilliant Voltaire realize, when at the end of the

precepts. Immorality and brutality, tyranny and injustice' alike disappear before its teachings. The Savior it alone proclaims has been the sole dependence of countless millions in life and in death. None has ever trusted 1 Him in vain. More and more as modern archaeology advances Is the faith of those who believe the Bible’s history to be inerrant seen to be justified. Its supposed Inaccuracies have been/rapidly vanishing before the testimony of monuments and tablets which had been buried for thousands of years. Hundreds of the Bible’s prophecies have been literally fulfilled. Its wisdom to beyond the full comprehension of the greatest of human Intellects, yet is comprehensible to a child. Two thousand five hundred and eighty-four times, scattered through its sacred pages, Its divine authorship is stated by the most positive affirmations, as “Thus saith the Lord,” "God spake all these words,” etc. I therefore accept the Bible’s testimony as absolutely and unerringly true, for back of it stands God.

THE EFFECT OF BELIEF UPON CONDUCT. (By His Eminence JAMES, CARDINAL GIBBONS.) 4 "I have always said, I always will say. that the studious perusal of the sacred volume will make better citizens, better fathers and better, husbands."—Thomas Jefferson.

Some persons are fond of using this popular maxim: It matters not what

less 1 believe in Him as the author of my being and the source of every blessing I receive? How can I be always honest and equitable toward my neighbor unless I am convinced that there is a Supreme Judge who will hold me responsible for every violation of my just obligations? How can I be moved to avoid secret sins and to curb my passions unless I am confronted with the thought that the all-seeing eye of God is upon me? There never was a martyr or hero that was not a man of strong faith and earnest convictions. 1 do not know of any revealed truth that can exercise so dominant an influence on our moral conduct as the belief in the abiding presence of God. The more we are penetrated with this thought the more perfectly shall we possess interior freedom, indifference to human judgment, and a habitual disposition to rectitude of conduct. God seeth me! He readeth the hidden thoughts of my heart, and He is a God who hateth iniquity. Should not this salutary reflection deter me from sin? 1 Who, I ask, would stealthily defraud his neighbor did he remember that the eye of the great Detective is upon him, and that He will exact even to the last farthing? Who would not tremble to tell a deliberate lie did he remember that he lies before the God of truth. God seeth me! How many thousands has this simple reflection preserved from Bin! How many others has it drawn out of the vortex of crime! If the sense of God’s presence is a terror to evildoers, what delight, consolation and joy is it to the devout man to bask-in the sunshine of His protecting providence! Under that sweet care, he feels that he is in the company of his Father, his Friend and his Benefactor.

New Form of Civilization.

That the Basutos in South Africa are capable of emerging from their tribal system into a new form of civilization, apart from white influence whatever, is the belief of Lord Selborne, a former high commissioner for South Africa. “But it will take a great many generations,” he added. “Yet the process has begun, and it is very interesting to see the evolution from the ordinary hut to the nice house, and also to see the evolution from the tribal system of cultivation to that of individual tenure of land. Those in Europe who think that our civilization might be improved by our abolition of all forms of private, property might do worse than consider the attempts of the more intelligenfr'Basutos to escape from their tribal system.” ’ Lord Selborne further declared his conviction that there was nothing to fear from the Basutos in South Africa unless they were misgoverned.

Surgeon's Heavy Fees.

A famous surgeon’s heavy fee foi attendance in a divorce case was mentioned in the Dublin probate court the other day. It was stated that both Sir Alfred Downing Fripp (surgeon-in-or-dinary to the king), of Portland place. London, and Dr. Archibald Kelghtley were 'Unwilling to leave thier practises and if they were compelled to attend Sir Alfred’s-fee would be f 1,250, with 1750 per day additional, exclusive of hotel, traveling, and inci den tai ea penses.

I believe provided I am an honest man. But this maxim is more plausible than solid. Religion without fixed belief is sentimental, emotional and vapory —it evaporates at the first breeze of temptation. The superstructure of moral integrity must rest on the solid basis of dogmatic truth and intellectual conviction. How can I love God un-

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GEORGE M’QUILLAN IN OLD-TIME FORM

George McQuillan has been performing as handsomely and easily in the box as any hurler in the National league. He has entirely regained the form he displayed when he was with the Phillies several years ago and is going to be a great help to the Pirates in their struggle for the flag. Big Mac is a grand fielder and he cuts in once in a while with a hit and wins his own game- Mac objects to being called a veteran pitcher. He is only twenty-nine. years Old, and is in as good shape as he ever was in his life. Mac and Babe Adams will have to bear the brunt of the Pirate defense in the box. So far they have been able to get by very neatly.

GREATEST PITCHER ON EARTH

Lady Funeral Director of Dead Letter Office Sends Post Card to Walter Perry Johnson.

Uncle Sam, serving in the capacity of arbitrator on behalf of American fandom, the other day was called upon to decide “who is the greatest pitcher in latter day baseball?” There was received in the Chicago post office the other day a postal card bearing the following inscription: “To the Greatest Pitcher on Earth.” Chicago had been nonplussed by the problem, as a cursory examination of the records of the Cubs, Sox, and Chifeds naturally would indicate. The post card was sent to the dead letter office, where one of the lady funeral directors, like a good rooter for the Nationals, promptly forwarded the card to Walter Perry Johnson. “Smokeball Walter” received the card and has filed it in among the other acquisitions of his remarkable career, which Include bank stock, railway bonds and gilt-edgg mortgages.

BIRDIE CREE HITTING HARD

Diminutive Outfielder Is Banging Ball at Good Rate With International — League Team.

Birdie Cree, formerly of the New York Americans, is now playing with the Baltimore team in the International league. Birdie fell off in his hitting while with the Yankees and was let out to the minor leagues. Cree

Birdie Cree.

was always regarded as one of the leading batsmen in the American league, but his work with the stick last year was a big disappointment to Manager Chance. Cree is banging the ball at a good rate in the International.

Peckinpaugh Praised.

The New York “Sun” r.ses to re-’ mark: “Going over the field situation carefully one cannot discover any shortstop in either big league who excels Peckinpaugh to any noticeable extent. This chap Is about as good as they come, day in and day Out, and the New York club would give a fat wad of money for a second baseman of the same caliber.”

Pitcher McQuillan of Pittsburgh.

YALE MEN RECEIVE OFFERS

“Long" John Reilly and Harr^William Le Gore Expected to Play With Some Big League Team. ■1 , /

Two Yale baseball players will wear big league uniforms within a year. At least they have received several offers and one of them admits that he expects to accept one of the bids. The pair are "Long” John Reilly, the Yale third baseman, and Harry William Le Gore, who has been called the most promising baseball player who has entered Yale in twenty years. He comes from Mercersburg academy, where he was captain of the baseball, football and basket-ball teams. He is a shortstop, and has been elected captain of the freshman nine. His home Is in Le Gore, Md. He was .fullback on the freshman football eleven and made a record as drop kicker. He has received an offer of $4,000 a year frorq Connie Mack, and is likely to accept the offer after he finishes his Yale car reer. He is not eligible for the varsity this season, but will have three years at shortstop before he leaves college. He has averaged one home run and three hits in every game yet played for the freshmen.

Reilly is the star of the present Yale Learn, tie is Datnng lor ana is a whirlwind at the dizzy corner. He is easily the leading third baseman of the intercollegiate arena. Last year he led the Yale nine at the bat. He has offers from the New York Nationals and Americans, the Philadelphia Athletics and both Boston nines. His home is in Brockton, and he is a brother of Barney Reilly, the former Chicago White Sox, and of Jim Reilly, the former Yale halfback and left fielder. Reilly will almost certainly captain the Yale nine next season, after which it is whispered that hp will probably be found in a New York uniform. McGraw is said to have made him the greatest offer ever tendered to any college player. He was not inclined to play professionally till this offer, rumored to be about $5,000, was made him, but it is said to have led him to think more seriously of ultimately becoming a professional.

President Robert B. Ward of the Brooklyn Federal league blub, denies that his club had made an offer to Joe Cantlllon, manager of the Minneapolis club of the American association. It was reported that Cantllloh was offered a contract for seven years, calling for $15,000 a year. President Ward labeled the story as ridiculous and stated that the club was perfectly satisfied with Bill Bradley as manager.

The Atlanta Constitution says: “Looking at it from this angle there Is no reason why the Federate should not play good ball this, their first, season and weathering the storm of the first season, they Will have a regular league in 1915. It is our candid opinion, expressed before, that the Federals are going to make a go of it and eventually will have to be recognized.”

Al Damaree succeeded in getting the first victory for the Giants. The chap with the “Ralph Rose delivery,” as Jack Miller once pi?t it, is a pitching marvel simply because no on§ can figure out how he does it Doing It and getting away wkn it may be two different propositions but they amount to the same. ,

Jake Azt, former White Sox infielder, has been released by the New Or leans club. He will play second bass for the Beaumont (Tex.) league club

Didn't Want Cantillon.

Federals Are Lauded.

First Game for Giants.

Azt With Beaumont.

For Handy Boys and Girls to Make and Do

By A. NEELY HALL.

BIRD SHELTERS AND BATHB. Figure 1 shows a practical form of bird shelter that is easily built. It may be constructed upon the top of a clothespost,, or a post may be put up especially for the purpose. A cheese-box cover forms the roof of this shelter, and you can get one

of these for the asking at your grocery. Any thin sticks of a length equal to the diameter of the cheese-box cover will do for the shelter perches. . There are four pairs of these perches, and they should be nailed at their centers to opposite sides of the post support in the manner shown in the illustration. Figure 2 shows a shelter and bath. Any medium-sized grocery-box will do for the shelter, and an old tin pan will answer the purpose of a receptacle for bath water. Four or five cross sticks should be placed within the box for perches, and be fastened by nails

driven through the box sides into their ends. The water pan is supported in a wooden frame (Fig. 3) hung from the bottom of the shelter box by a pair of uprights. The frame should be made of the right size so the pan receptacle will set down between the strips and the rim will rest upon the strips. The frame must be long enough, of course, so the uprights can be fastened to both it and the'box, as shown, and in case the pan to be used does not reach from one end strip to the strip opposite, as it is shown to do in the illustration, it will be necessary to fasten extra cross strips at the right places to support the rim. Screw a pair of screw-eyes into the top of the box as a provision for hanging the shelter on a tree, on a post, or on a wall. Figure 4 shows a simple way in which to fasten a pan bath to a tree trunk. The flower-pot shelters in Fig. 5 present a novel appearance in a yard.

The simplest method of fastening the flower-pots is by using screw-eyes, screwing a screw-eye through the hole tn the bottom of each pot Into the post or other support 1 The screw-eye can be turned by hand, and the eye la large enough to hold the pot In place, which is the advantage of using a ■screw-eye instead of a screw.

(Copyright by A. Neely Hall) .

By DOROTHY PERKINS. HANGING FLOWER BOXES AND BASKETS. The flower-pot basket in Fig. 1 is supported in a frame like that shown in Fig. 2, made out of lightweight wire. Stovepipe wire is a good kind to use, as it is easily bent and breaks with a few twists at the point desired, making a pair of wire cutters unnecessary.

First form the wire ring of the proper diameter to catch around the underside of the top flange of the flower pot, then attach the three wire hangers to the ring, spacing them equidistantly, and join the upper ends in a hook as shown. The basket shown in Fig. 3 is made from a wire egg basket. If you haven’t an unused basket in the house, you can get a new one for 10 or 12 cents. They come in different shapes and

sizes, but the one here shown is of the best proportions for a flower basket Figure 4 shows how two or more flower-pots may be combined in a wooden frame for a hanging box, and Fig. 5 shews how the frame strips are nailed together. Cross strips B should be of the length of the outside diameter of the flower-pots, measured just

beneath the top flange, and strips A should be of the proper length to connect the cross pieces. After nailing the frame strips together, screw screweyes into the ends of strips A, to which to tie the suspending cords. Tho hanging box shown In Big. « may be made out of any shallow grocery box. All that Is necessary to prepare it for use is to reinforce the milling of the boards where they show signs of loosening, and to provide it with hangers. The best manner of attaching the hangers is as shown In Fig. 7, which is a view of the box bottom. Strips A are several inches longer than the width of ths box, and are nailed on crosswise with tho bottom boards. w