Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 28, Number 46, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 15 January 1908 — Page 3

A MATRIMONIAL MISSTEP SR&PSOS of SoloflmL : BT THE ’HIGHWAY AND BYWAY" PREACHER ""^w^ssnßTETtEisssjrin^lSw^** Scripture Authority—l Kings 3:1; 11:1-4. X BERMONETTE. 0 T o ■p “Solomon made affinity with T 1 Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and took 4 * T Pharoah’s daughter and brought O y her into the city of David." Here ) ■O waa the first step In a course T A which was to work the ruin of 9 Y Solomon’s life. <> T “Be ye not unequally yoked to- <) y gether with unbelievers,” is the A Scriptural admonition. It was Y I one of the laws of the Jewish ** T dispensation on which great em- (> y phasis was laid, and It Is one of I 6 the admonltlone of the Chris- Y X tian dispensation Which Is clear- *' Y ly and positively set forth by the (I t Apostle Paul. O Why should this be so? Why A cannot we have happy, success- Y T ful union between the Christian T and the non-Chrlatlan? The apos- <) y tie answers the question when A p he goes on to ask: “for what Y I fellowship hath righteousness T with unrighteousness? and what O y communion hath light with dark- X O ness?” A There Is no relationship in life y T so Intimate and close as that of T husband and wife, and hence If o y such relationship Is to be endurA ing there must be fellowship and Y X communion betweep the lives * * f thus linked together. O y It Is then a question as to p what direction such fellowship Y X and communion shall take. Will 0 T the righteousness dominate the O y unrighteousness, the light, the X a darkness? Or will the heart of X the worldllng lead away from ' Y God the one who has pledged O y himself to God? Will the world- o p liness stifle and quench the light X of God’s truth which has shined Y in the heart? O T Almost Invariably the mar- () y riage of the Christian with the X non-Christian works disaster to Y T the faith of the former. V T Solomon’s union with Phara- () y oh’s daughter was a brilliant p political ’marriage, with every Y X reason from a human and world- ** T ly point of view to commend it. O y It gave him a powerful ally to X p the south, assuring not only pro- Y X tection from ’attack from that *' Y quarter, but strengthening his O 0 hands with the nations to the X p north and east. It gave a brllX liant aspect to the reign of King Y Y Solomon and was the beginning O 0 of that splendor and magnifl- <> © cence which marked his entire X reign. And further, It brought Y X into the national life of Israel a T liberal, progressive element p Y which was broadening In its in- X p fluence, commercially and so- Y X daily. ** Y And yet in spite of all the tern- () y porary advantages which were O' to accrue, it was an unwise, un- Y X unholy alliance. Y Unwise, because counter to O y the explicit, command of God, X O and certain It Is that violation X of God’s command ultimately Y brings ruin. © T Unsafe, because It was not X p only weakening the national X Ideals of a people wholly set Y X apart to God, but a weakening V T also of the Individual ideals <> y which were going to make the p second step away from God Y X easier. ** Unholy, because a violation p y of a righteous principle absolutep ly essential to the moral jad Y X spiritual uplift of the human 9 Y race. Not even a king could O 0 transgress the sacred obliga- X p tlons to God and escape the Y X consequences. Y T "Be not unequally yoked to- 6 T gether with unbelievers,” is a X p command as binding upon those X X who occupy the exalted places ■ Y of life aa* it Is upon those of 6 T more humble station. X THE STORY. THE choosing of a wife Is one of the most important steps cj# fife. It is a matter which must mot be considered hastily. Sentiment must not be allowed to run aWay with judgment or expediency cover up the obligation which-one owes to God and God’s law. Where love Is based on , something deeper than mere physical beauty, and on something higher than mere human, attainment; In other words, where love includes In its Inspiration and its expression the thought of loyalty and devotion to God, then and then only is love a safe guide. Sentiment and passion are not love, and expediency and convenience are sign posts which point to the matrimonial whirlpool of disappointment and ruin. Man was intended for woman and woman for man, but God intended that they should be mated and not mismated. What God joins together is never put asunder. It was no secret inlsrael that a wife was being sought for the young and handsome King Solomon. Since his coming to the throne It had been recognised as one of the important matters requiring solutidn. With the chief men of the nation and those

hr ■ "—.l—--close to the king In the administration of the affairs of the nation it was a question as to where they should look for a consort for their king. , * .More than one of the chief men of the nation secretly wished that his own fair daughter might be the one selected to be queen, but each with becoming modesty refrained from openly advancing the claims of their respective daughters, so that apparently no progress was made in the quest for a wife for Soibmon. And perhaps the one least concerned over the matter was Solomon himself. His had been a busy life since coming to the throne. The earnest, devout spirit In which he had entered upon the great obligations of rulipg a kingdom had kept him steadfast and faithful to his task. He felt his youth, his inexperience, his limitations, and with the benediction and blessing of the Godly David resting upon him and his example pointing him to God as the source of all wisdom arid strength, he had sought the Lord with a great yearning to know and do*the divine will. Thiß had become known to all the nation, and after his return to Jerusalem from Gibeoh after his remarkable vision in which God had promised him wisdom and riches and honor, he found the chief men and leaders of the people and the people themselves moved by one spirit of love and devotion to the upbuilding of the kingdom. So it had come to pass that the nation was solidified and strengthened and immediately began to feel the stimulus of that aggressive spirit which was to ultimately make of Solomon’s kingdom the richest and most prosperous and most enlightened of any of the nations about. Such remarkable development and progress could not but arouse the interest, if not apprehension, of the neighboring kingdoms, and eagerly steps were taken to show friendly spirit towards the nation of Israel and to invite exchange of treaties whereby both the commercial and the political interests of the two would be served. Thus rapidly did there de velop a system of trade relationships, so that there was a constant stream of merchantmen passing to and from Jerusalem. And in this way the matter of choosing a wife for King Solomon became known to the nations about, and it was not long ere brilliant embassies were arriving at Jerusalem with proposals of marriage with the princesses of the neighboring nations, even Egypt sending an offer of the hand of the daughter of Pharaoh. Good old Nathan, the prophet, was' not a little perturbed by this latest development of the situation, and lost no time in reminding King Solomon of the restrictions which the Mosaic law placed upon marriage with the nations about. He would have been glad if the king would have summarily bundled’the whole company of ambassadors back to the kingdoms from which they had come, but Solo mon was too keen a diplomat for that, and while he did not ignore the admonitions of Nathan, he felt attracted by the brilliant prospects which a foreign alliance offered. And where the- soul comes face to face with the question of religious duty or expediency which promises rich and gforlous present reward, there is apt to be the struggle which only too Often is decided finally in favor of expediency, -with the hope and purpose that the religious obligations shall -not be forgotten or neglected. So it was with Solomon, and when the messengers came from the king of Egypt they found him more than willing to listen to their proposals. " And again the good and faithful Nathan came to the |ing and .urged upon his heart the absolute claims of God, and with a fast parting appeal he left him just as the evening shadows were, gathering. Long the young king sat while the struggle Went on in his heart. He was- too devout and loyal to God to wffifoiiy and dbsoftrteirviolate the command of God, but he let questionings arise in his heart as to whether the word of God meant just what Nathan urged it did. Was the law of God intended to narrow the life. and limit the possibilities? Was serving God a hindrance to success and pow er? And so as he let the questions and doubts arise it obscured his vision of right until the heart became Tess sensitive to God’s claims and more alive to the advantages to be gained by following the course which desire a'nd reason indicated. “Why cannot I make this alliance and still maintain my loyalty to God? And what a splendid opportunity it will be of bringing the knowledge of the true God to the Egyptians. See how such alliance will not only advance the material prosperity of the kingdom of Israel, but how it will advance the cause of the God of Israel.” Thus there grew upon his vision the picture of what Israel was yet to become and again he asked himself the question whether he would be doing right not to take advantage of every opportunity of advancing the material prosperity of his kingdom? And as the matter became settled in his own.jnind, gradually the voice of jGod ceased to struggle with him on that point, and so a peace came and a settled conviction that the policy, of expediency was the right policy. And so to Nathan the next day the king sent, saying: “This thing seemeth good to me See what glory and honor it will bring to the nation of Israel.” And King Solomon, dismissed the messengers of the king of Egypt with rich presents for the princess, and sent his courtiers to prepare for # the approaching nuptials.

The Battle of Bull’s Run i By Judith Spencer

Nerlssa was alone in the cemetery. And as her scarlet gown gleamed out from amid the luxuriant foliage sha looked for all the world like some gorgeous flower. The other members of the household, young and old, had gone to hear the Fourth of July oration down on the village green. Nerissa, too, had meant to be there —for she was full of patriotic ardor —but as she had driven through the village that morning she had caught sight of Robert Lea, who was back in town for the first time since his mother’s decent death. And it was to avoid a possible meeting with him that she had stayed away. Though she did not see him, the click of the gate forewarned her; then someone spoke her name and ahe looked up without surprise to see Robert Lea standing by her side.

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“I Tell You All, He la the Bravest of thejjrdve!” “Oh, you!” she said, with scorn, and bent over the roses. “Poor Jim,” said Robert, ignoring her slighting manner. “It is hard to realize the boy is dead —” "He was a hero!” Nerissa said with conviction. “At lSast he was brave,” he said. “I know how you admire bravery—” “And despise a coward!”~ she flashed. At that the man’s cheek flushed. For he and Nerissa had been engaged to be married when the war with Spain broke out. But when Robert Lea had resigned from his company Instead of taking the field with the volunteers, Nerissa had listened to no reason or excuse, and openly denouncing him as “unpatriotic” and “a coward,” she had broken her engagement and had had nothing to do with him since that day.. "You do not understand,” he said slowly, “that it may take more courage to stay at home than to face an enemy in battle—or that one mighMie called upon to sacrifice even the flag for some nearer duty —” "I can understand no excuse whatever,” Nerissa. said, “And I do not see why ypu should seek me out to offer one at this late day!” “I do not,” he replied. "I acted as I did because I thought I was doing right. I did not dream that it would separate us. Because T thought you loyed me as truly as I loved you, and as —unluckily for me —I love you still! I believed you would understand. And yet had I known beforehand what the end would be, I should have acted exactly as I did. But there was one, thank God, who did understand!” Then to Nerissa, looking up at him coldly and without sympathy, these words eame all unbidden, and supplied the key to his motives, which she had never sought nor desired: “The only son of his mother, and she a widow.” "I have come -to you now only to say good-by,” t*e was saying qjjietly. “As Jong as my mother lived my place was here with her. But now—l am free to go. And I am here to-day to bid you good-by—forever.” While he was speaking there came a curious sound from behind him, the peculiar snort and snuffle of some animal, and he glanced over his shoulder to see what it could be, Nerissa saw his face stiffen with horror, and swiftly following his glance, she saw a powerful bull approaching with rapid steps, tossing his great head and rolling his glaring eyes. “ “Good heavenß, your scarlet gown!" muttered Robert, in dismay, “Run, Nerissa! Get, over the nearest wall and out of sight, in the bushes—but run now—for your life!” As she sprang to her feet, with her limbs trembling under her in a panic of sudden fear, Robert Lea snatched a flag from his dead companion’s grave and stepped forward, placing himself between her and the ugly brute. With a Smothered sob, Nerissa gathered up her skirts; and ran, the bellow of the bull filling her ears. Her

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flying feet found uncertain feetfhg among the uneven mounds, and before she had gone far she stumbled and fell in a scarlet heap, with her ankle so twisted under her that she was utterly unable to rise. She heard a sharp outcry as she went down, and* in horror she thought, “He has met his death i” ' But his cry had been for her—not for himself—and when she dared look around she saw that Robert had turned the great animal, and was fencing with him, flaunting the flag in his face and—ever retreating before him with the wiles and caution of an experienced bull-flgher—was enticing the beast on and on in the opposite direction from where she lay. One misstep on that uneven ground would mean certain and awful death, and he knew it; yet he never swerved or faltered. Unarmed, agile, wary, full of nerve and perfectly fearless — this was the man she had openly denounced as a coward! But what had happened now? Had blind terror seized hijn at last? For as he freed himself from the labyrinth of paths and- swelling mounds, and gained the level drive, Robert suddenly turned his back on the bull and sprang forward—running as if for his life —while the animal, with head down, plunged after him, bellowing and gaining upon him at every step. And so they passed, in an ugly vision, out through the gate and from Nerissa’s sight. The next she knew the gate was shut, and Robert was hastening toward her, breathless, empty-handed and unharmed! “Nerissa, are you hurt?” he cried, bending over her where she lay in a huddled heap. She was very pale and was trembling pitifully, and now she began to soh quietly, ‘lt’s nothing—only my ankle —I can’t move—but it doesn’t matter. I was so afraid—” “Yes, I knofr;” he panted, as he lifted her into an easier position; “but there's no danger now —no, none at all!” for she was Clinging to his hand like a child who is still afraid. But she hid her face, as if refusing to be comforted. “Oh—after that first mad moment I was not afraid —for myself,” she sobbed at jast. “It was for you—but you feared nothing, I could see that—and I had dared call you a coward! It was the bravest thing I ever knew—” He looked down at her with a surprised and puzzled smile, for hSw call a mere m a n ever hope to gauge a girl's estimate of his actions? A short distance beyond the cemetery Nerissa saw an ox-cart, and asked to be taken home in that. So a bargain was made and soon Nerissa was enthroned on a couch of hay.

"But —won’t you ride, too?” she said. * “No, I will walk alongside.” “Please ride; I want you—beside me,” she murmured, ,and Robert, with anew light in his eyes, climbed in. He carried her again from the orcart to the house. And then, for he was a physician, and it was Nerissa’s request that he should do so, he bandaged up the aching ankle. -- Then once more he stood before her and said "good-by.” . _ “But—why must you go away—now?” Nejissa asked, nervously, as she realized that in the amends she wished to make she was to have no help. ' • ■ . ' . “Because my arrangements are all made and my word is given. Igo to start my life afresh in anew place. It is too late to change my mind now—even if I wished to do so,” he said. “Did you think I would care to stay here—permanently—after what had occurred?” “No—l suppose not,” she admitted wistfully; “still—l am sorry.” Then, holding fast by the remembrance that he had that day declared he loved hbr still, she shut her eyes and added, desperately: “Robert, tell me -this: when you gave them your, word you would go—did you promise you would go—alone?” ,4 , The news -of Nerissa’s reengagement to Robert Lea, and that she was going away to, begin life with him in a western -town, came like a thunderbolt to Nerissa’s family and friends. - “Wol 1 D/\K o anion HiH follnnr ansi we always said so, but we thought you thought him a coward?” they said. "On the.contrary, I know him to be a brave man,” said Nerissa. “Yes, for he has that grand sort of moral courage which would make him hold to his own conviction of right against all the world—but still —” “He has not only that courage, but the other sort as well! He has faced death uppn the Held —and proved his courage!” “Now, Nerissa, what on earth are you talking about?” “I am talking about—the battle of ‘Bull’s Run!’” said Nerissa, solemnly, “where I saw Robert Lea—the standard bearer—facing the enemy and awful, almost certain death, and he bore himself like a hero—he never flinched! I tell you all, he is the bravest of the brave!” At that they gasped and shrugged their shoulders, and declared that Nerissa certainly had gone crazy! Whereupon Nerissa held her peac t and smiled in sweet content'

K WIDE EXPERIENCE * | ; - IMPORTANT POBTB HELD BY REAR-ADMIRAL BROWNSON. Ngval Officer Who Resigned ae Chief of Bureau bf Navigation Haa Won Praise Both as Executive and Fighter.

Washington.—Rear-Admiral Willard Herbert Brownson, who has resigned as chief of the bureau of navigation after a difference of opinion with President Roosevelt, is an officer who has proved numerous times that he combines both the qualities of a flght~e‘r and an executive. He has had a particularly wide experience 'and has held some very important posts, both ashore and afloat, in all of which he has won praise from those Who have had occasion to pass upon his work. Brownson, who attained the rank of rear-admiral in 1905, had‘just come from command of the Asiatic fleet when he was appointed to the bureau of navigation last spring. Asa midshipman he headed a daring “cutting out” party which defeated a gang of Mexican pirates; as a commander he handled the cruiser Detroit when it broke the Brazilian blockade in 1894; as a captain he commanded the Yankee during the Spanish-Ameri-can war. He has been tried -Squally thoroughly in other lines bf duty. He has done scientific work for the coast survey'; he was in the hydrographio office for four years in important positions; he was commandant of cadets at the naval academy and he was superintendent of that institution from 1902 to 1904, when he made a record for efficient work; he was sent abroad -in 1898 to purchase ships of war for this country, doing his work so well that he was thanked by the navy department One of Brownson’a most interesting adventures came to him when, as a midshipman, be was attarhed to the

old Mobegan on the Pacific- station. He was at that time 22 years old, having been born at Lyons, N. Y„ In 1845. He was graduated at the naval academy in 1865. The Mohegan was cruising near Mazatlan, Mexico, wt.eh the citizens of that port appealed Capt Lowe, the commander, foi protection against a crew of pirkteg who were killing innocent, citizens, looting :m----protected towns and committing depredations of frightful barbarity all along the coast. Capt. Lowe promised that he wou'd deal with the pirates, and he soon thereafter located them In a cluster Os tropical lagoons, almost inaccessible because of dense vegetation. The pirate captain had worked his vessel into a snug position, wherq he believed himself safe from all attacks, having got wind of the fact that, the captain of the American man-of-war was looking for him. But he made a mistake in his calculations as to the kind df men who were in command of the vessel flying Old Glory. When Capt. Lpwe discovered where the pirate craft was hidden he detailed Midshipman Brownson, with a boat’s crew, to attack them. It was a desperate command that Brownson undertook, the small boat pulling up to the schooner unprotected. Brownson’s boat, however, was permitted to reach the schooner unmolested. The pirate ship was utterly silent and deserted. The moment, however; that the American sailors, headed by -Brown--Bon,climbedovertherail* v ;volleyof gunshots was poured upon them from the limbs of the trees near by. The pirates had arranged "an ambush in this fashion, the whole crew being under cover and invisible. Realizing that he could do nothing in the way of reaching the pirates, Brownson’s quick mind instantly conceived a plan for defeating them. He ordered-hi men below decks to escape the pirates volleys and immediately started a- - fires in the vessel's hold. As soon as the craft was Well ablaze Brownson gathered up his dead ana wounded-M’our men —got them and his crew into his boat and pulled away from ship. In a short time the schooner was a mass of flames, the pirates being marooned in the swampy land without ammunition, food or anything except the clothing they had on. All their booty was- lost with their ship and they themselves were easily killed or captured by the Mexican authorities. L T5e people of Mazatlan presented Brownson with a silver service As an expression of their thanks.

OF BUChI STUFF ARE DREAMS. # _ Little Virginia Imagined She M&t “Eated Herself." Little Virginia, three years old, brought her mother to her nursery • few nights ago with heartbroken walls. “What is the matter, dearie? Why are you screaming so?” “Mamma, am I all here?” “Certainly you are all here, right in your bed.” * “But, marqma, feel of me, see if I’na all here. Are my feet here and the top of my head, both?” "Certainly, Virginia, every bit of you is here, tucked in your little trundle bed. Why do you think you are not?" “I dreamed”—this with another great sob —“I dreamed I was a chocolate stick and I had eated myself.”

THE LIMITATIONS OF THE CLOTH His Reverence (whose caddie haa sneezed at the moment of putting)-* You—you—you naughty caddie!

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