The Syracuse Journal, Volume 6, Number 27, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 30 October 1913 — Page 2

The Syracuse Journal GEO. O. SNYDER, Publisher. Syracuse, ... Indiana PASSED LIKE ANCIENT VIKING Ashes of Wealthy Eastern Manufacturer Are Sunk When His Yacht Is Scuttled. A story which for novel features has few parelles, is told by the crew of the schooner yacht Lydia, scuttled about ten miles off this port late in August, with the cremated body of her owner, James Freeman Bush, a wealthy paper manufacturer, resting on a table in the cabin, says a Portland (Me.) dispatch to the New York Times. The sending of the handsome craft to her final anchorage with th# ashes of Mr. Bush aboard was the result of a dying request made by him to his wife in a hospital here, where he had been operated on, and where he died August 24. According to the story told by members of the crew and not denied by Mrs. Bush, the Lydia, aboard which Mr. Bush had spent a great deal of time in late years, left Portland late in August with all sail set. Mrs. Bush was aboard. So were two close friends of Mr. Bush. On a table in the cabin lay the ashes of the owner. Capt. Frank M. Skolfield of Cuday’s Harbor, who had sailed the vessel fpr Mr. Bush, was at the wheel. About ten miles off the port the vessel was headed into the wind, the persons aboard were placed in the motor boat, and with an ax a hole was cut in the craft. Slowly she filled and sank to her grave. Mr. Bush was born in Orange, N. J., fifty-three years ago. He was graduated in 1880 from Columbia university, where he was prominent in athletics. After sixteen years in the cattle business in the west he came east, and since 1896 had been prominent in the paper manufacturing world. The story of the yacht’s end was guarded closely by the widow and the few friends who knew of the wish of the dying man. Not until Mrs. Bush went to the Portland Yacht club to get part of her husbands’ effects was the tale of the scuttling of the vessel disclosed. Mr. Bush had lived in various places in New England and New York until of late years, when he made his home here to have easy access to his yacht. He was president of the Oxford Paper company of Rumford Falls for several years, and prior to that was connected with the Union Bag and Paper company of Hudson Falls, N. Y. Matrimonial Mixup. “She kissed the feet of an Italian ' nobleman in public and caused me deep humiliation.” This was the angwer made before the supreme court at White Plains, N. Y.. by Harold D. Johnston, manager of the Colonial Life Insurance company of Newark, to the divorce suit brought by Mrs. Johnston, in which Mrs. Johnston’s step-mother, Mrs. Anna J. Richardson, is named as co-respondent. Johnston testified that the nobleman is known as Marquis Luddvicco Roccasesca. Mrs. Johnston testified that her husband spent most of his time in the' company of Mrs. Richardson. She alleged that Mrs. Richardson called Johnston “Bubby” and Johnston replied with “Dearie.” Several servants testified that Johnston and Mrs. Richardson spent many hours each week together and during the summer would sit on the porch together until after midnight. Mrs. Johnston’s father, Mil ton T. Richardson, a New York publisher, testified that he was about to bring suit against his wife, who is thirty years his junior and who was formerly his stenographer, because of her alleged relations with Johnston. The case was continued. Care of Linoleum. To improve linoleum that is beginning to show signs of wear. After the linoleum has been washed, without soap, and well dried, apply this dressing which gives a good gloss to the surface without making it sllp- > pery. Mix a gill of methylated spirits with an ounce of shellac, and when the shellac is dissolved apply to the linoleum with a soft flannel. It dries during the process of rubbing in, and keeps the polish, after it is washed. Deadly Sameness. “Why so gloomy?” inquired the bachelor friend. “You used to tell me that married life wa§ one grand, sweet song!” “And so it is,” replied the gloomy one. “To be more exact, it’s one grand sweet refrain —refrain from cards, refrain from smoking, refrain from going to the club, refrain from drinking and refrain from opening my pay envelope until I get home!” When She Starts to Wonder. Many a young wife Is discouraged by observing how much easier it was to get a S2OO engagement ring than it Is to get a check for the grocery bill. * ————— Medicinal Weeds. “Analysis of our edible weeds shows that they possess powerful medicinal ! qualities. The dandelion, for example, is replete with tonic salts and Is aperient, besides being a natural liver medicine; the milkweed is a perfect tonic for the kidneys and a general cleanser of the system; the common yarrow is a good spring tonic for children; while red clover is one of the richest of all nitrogenous plants, and nitrogen is one of the most strengthening elements." —Farm and’ Fireside. How to Spilt an Adverb. On a recent rainy evening I caught the savor of the split adverb. It was in a tram-car, and the young lady from the sweet factory was anxious about her hat. She asked her companion—of course she could not see her own hat: "Is it spoilt absobaUy-well-oet-ly‘r>—London Chronicle. Remarkable. - Frost —"Sometimes one runs aeroqs his friends 'in the most unexpected places." Snow—“ True. Yesterday 1 found Agnes at botoa.” > -

11S. TO DEMAND KANOS OFF MEXICO

Interference Would Be Held Unfriendly Act. HUERTA WILL BE THWARTED Britain's Attitude and Sending of Warships Rouse Washington— Fight at Monterey—American Ship Freed. Washington, Oct. 27.—This government will notify the nations of the world that any interference in Mexican affairs will be considered an unfriendly act by the United States. President Wilson, Secretary Bryan and John Bassett Moore, counselor of the state department, have exchanged ideas on what the proclamation should express. A note will be communicated to foreign governments everywhere, however, in line with the established policy of keeping other nations informed of every step taken in American handling of the Mexican problem. The proclamation or note also will serve, it is understood, as an explicit definition of the policy of the United States toward the de facto authorities In Mexico, reiterating the principle that recognition on this hemisphere can be given only to governments founded on law and order. It was virtually decided to hold the note in abeyance at least until after the elections in Mexico Sunday. Two things, it is known, have contributed to the determination of the government to define its policy—the presentation by Sir Lionel Carden of his credetnials as British minister to Mexico immediately after Huerta had proclaimed himself dictator, and the dispatch of several war vessels to Mexican waters. The British embassy, at the direction of the foreign office, advised Secretary Bryan officially that the British government pronounced as unauthentic the interview credited to Sir Lionel, expressing the view that the United States did not understand conditions in Mexico. Another incident that was regarded with significance was the assurance that came froth Ambassador Jusserand to the state department that the French government in sending a warship to Mexican waters did not intend in any way to embarrass the United States. Officials indicated satisfaction over the trend of the French government’s attitude. There is a possibility that if the powers indicate further an unwillingness to embarrass the United States this government may withhold its pronouncement, but some officials were of the opinion that sooner or later such a declaration, which they regarded as tantamount to reaffirmation of the principles of the Monroe doctrine, would be required. Administration officials generally maintained a severe reticence in connection with Mexican affairs. They admitted that an acute and delicate situation existed when word was received that an American vessel, the Morro Castle, had been detained. There was a noticeable relief in official circles when cablegrams announced the release of the ship. The predicament of Gen. Felix Diaz, candidate for the presidency, who remains isolated at Vera Cruz, aroused the attention of American officials, who are determined to give him asylum if necessary. The position of the administration with respect to all candidates is that they should not be molested in any way. City of Mexico, Oct. 27—The war department received a dispatch saying the rebels had been repulsed at Monterey with heavy losses by the local garrison, which was re-enforced by the troops from Saltillo and HipolIto, after ten hours of fierce fighting. The dispatch was from General Iberri, federal commander at Monterey. It said the rebels under Jesus Carranza, numbering 6,000, attacked the city from the north and west and fought their way to the outskirts. They were battered by the artillery on Obispo Hill, to which they replied with two cannon and several machine guns. 44 PERISH WHEN SHIP SINKS. Finnish Steamer Westkusten Hits Reef —Only Che Saved. Hernosand, Sweden, Oct. 25.—The Finnish steamer Westkusten, which left Vasa, in the Gulf of Bothnia, in a gale, ran on a reef a few hours later and sank. Forty-four persons were drowned. A single survivor was picked up by the steamer Carl von Linne and landed here. The crew succeeded In launching a boat, but it was swamped. Several of the crew clung to the rigging, but with one exception all succumbed to the cold and exposure during the night Robbers Get $15,000 Booty. Chicago Junction, 0., Oct. 27. —Robbers blew the safe of the postoffice at Attica, 0., seven miles west of here, demolishing the two-story brick building, and secured $15,000. The loot includes funds of the county fair. May Limit House Members. Washington, Oct. 27. —Representative Hall began a vigorous campaign for an amendment to the Constitution limiting the national house of representatives to 450 members. The present membership is 435. Canal Zone Again Shaken. Colon, Oct. 25.—An earthquake shock lasting about 15 seconds occurred here at eight minutes past nine o'clock in the morning. Houses rocked and clocks stopped, but no serious damage was reported. Thaw Indictment Is Voted. New York, Oct. 25.— The supreme court grand jury reported a blank indictment charging Harry K. Thaw and four other men with conspiracy in connection with Thaw’s escape I from Matteawan.

CHARLES R. CRANE

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It Is now reported In Washington that If H. M. Pindell goes to Russia as ambassador he will serve only a year, until Charles R. Crane of Chicago has arranged his affairs so he can take the post. STORM HITS LOUISIANA; 20 KILLED; 100 INJURED Property Damage to Buildings and Crops Wil! Reach Many Millions of Dollars. New Orleans, Oct. 25. —A score or more are dead and 100 were injured in a series of storms that swept Louisiana Thursday. The damage done reaches many millions. Damage in New Orleans alone exceeds a half million, but no one was killed in the city. Nine persons were killed and 38 injured when the storm wrecked plantation buildings near Thibodaux 'and Luling. Two negroes were killed on the Inergy plantation and 11 others injured. Twenty-three houses in the laborers’ quarters were swept from the earth by the terrible force of the wind. Only four of these buildings were left standing. Mrs. Algie Borne, white, and two-months-old child were killed. Cutting a clean path 500 feet wide, the tornado roared on and struck the houses that cluster about the big old home on Ellington plantation, near Luling. SLAYER CALLS STORY “BUNK.” Repudiates Murder Confession Made to Chicago Police. Chicago, Oct. 25.—Henry Spencer, whose confession of wholesale murder startled the country, again repudiated his first story of crime. He declared his one claim to death on the gallows was for the slaying of Mrs. Mildred Allison-Rexroat, the tango teacher. His second denial within a week was made to Sheriff A. A. Kuhn of Dupage county. “1 hope,” said Spencer to the sheriff, “you don’t believe all that ‘bunk,’ I told the Chicago police. When they got me I was scf disgusted with life 1 wanted to make sure they would hang me, and 1 told everything I could think of.” BRAZIL GREETS ROOSEVELT. High Officials and Diplomats Join In Big Military Welcome. Rio Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 23.—When Col. Theodore Roosevelt stepped from the steamer Vandyck here Tuesday he was received with military honors. Edwin V. Morgan, United States ambassador to Brazil, with the staff of the embassy, went on board before the vessel docked with a reception committee including Senhor Barros-More-ira, representing the ministry of foreign affairs; Lieutenant Colonel Achilles de Pedernierae, Brazilian attache at Washington; Don Jose Carlos Rodriguez, Admiral Antonio CoUtincho Gomes Pereira and Antonio Olyntho de Magalhaes of the historical institute. VISIT AROUSES U. S. WOMEN. National Body Declares That Mrs. Pankhurst Is an Advocate Anarchy. Washington, Oct. 24.—A statement issued Wednesday by‘the National association opposed to women suffrage characterized Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst as the “world’s leading advocate of riot, rebellion and the destruction of property,” asserting that she is here as the impersonation of the “suffrage militancy which has outraged Great Britain,” and the American public is in a position to disregard both her preachings and her example. President Wilson’s First Veto. Washington, Oct. 25.—President Wilson sent to congress a message carrying his first veto to a bill. The veto was of a bill to reinstate Adolph Unger to the military academy at West Point Strikers Hurt; Seven Officers. Calumet, Mich., Oct. 25. —Seven deputy sheriffs were injured, three seriously, in ~a riot at the Mineral Range depot at Red Jacket. The officers were escorting strikebreakers to the mines. Ohio Bank Falls. Gallipolis, 0., Oct. 24.—The Crown City bank failed to open its doors here. Bad loans and dull business are blamed. The bank was capitalized for $25,000. It is claimed depositors will be paid in full. Negro Lynched for an Insult. Mbproe, La., Oct 24.—A negro who offered an ftistflt to a white woman was dragged from the jail before daylight by 25 white men and lynched. His body was left hanging 'to a teleeranh pole.

STRIKING MINERS I SLAIN IN BATTLE

Fight Raging in Colorado—Several Wounded. BRICKBAT CAUSES TROUBLE Worker Throws Missile at Men Guarding Non-Unionists and Guards Open Fire—Many Shota Are Exchanged. Walsenburg, Colo., Oct 27.—Four strikers were killed and several persons wounded here as result of a terrific battle between striking miners and coal company guards Friday. The strikers are surrounded by mine guards. All the men killed so far are strikers and their comrades have rushed to the tent colony of the strikers, about a mile and a half from the scene of the fighting, to arm themselves with whatever weapons they have in the tents. The fighting started as guards were escorting non-union men ipast the Walsen mine. A striker threw a brickbat at the guards, and the guards opened fire. Many of the union men were armed and at once returned the fire, many volleys and random shots being fired. Calumet, Mich.., Oct 27. —Because of the wholesale acts of lawlessness committed throughout the copper strike district as the result of the slowness of mining companies and the civil authorities in pressing service on the injunction against picketing and deeds of violence, which was ordered enforced by the supreme court Judge Patrick W. O’Brien of Laurium issued an order to the sheriff and his force to employ what assistance might be necessary to prevent further violation of the injunction. Before morning the order was served on every deputy in the two counties of Houghton and Keewenaw and General Abbey and the military authorities were notified of the action. One hundred and ninety-one arrests resulted from this order being made by the force of militia stationed at Wolverine, Copper City, Allouez and Mohawk. The men arrested, believing they were to be brought before justice courjs, which have been notoriously lax in handling strike cases, crowded forward at Mohawk to get into line with. those arrested and it was not until they reached Houghton, where the county jail is situated, that they realized the meaning of their arrest for contempt of court. At Wolverine and Copper City there were 41 arrests, at Mohawk there were 74, and at Ahmeek and Allouez, which adjoined, there were 86W. C. T. U. IN CONVENTION. Body Meets In Brooklyn and Many Delegates Are Present. Brooklyn, Nt Y., .Oc|M£s.— -More than four thousand visitors and delegates to the ninth triennial convention of the World’s Women’s Christian Temperance Union attended the opening of the convention here this morning. The delegates represent thirty foreign countries and every state in the United States. When the convention was called to order in the Brooklyn Academy of Music addresses of greeting were made by Mayor Adolph L. Kline and President William A. Marble of the Merchants’ Association of New York. The rest of the morning session was taken up by the reports from the world’s officers and the White Ribbon missionaries. J. M. DRUMMOND IS DIVORCED. Wife Names San Diego Woman, Gains Custody of Child. Loe Angeles, Cal., Oct. 27. —Mrs. Evora Drummond was granted a divorce from John M. Drummond, Jr., son of'The late tobacco manufacturer of St. Louis. Mrs. Drummond, who before her marriage was Miss Evora Meyer of Chicago, charged her husband with desertion and cruelty and named Mrs. Laura Eastland of San Diego, Cal., in her bill. Mrs. Drummond was given the custody of the couple's four-year-old daughter, Virginia, and was awarded the home here and stocks from which she will obtain an income of $250 monthly. SHIP FOUND AFTER 7 YEARS. Thirty Members of Arctic Crew Believed Lost. San Francisco, Oct. 25.—After seven years the recorder of missing ships at last is able to make final entry of the tragic end of the Charles Nelson company steamer Centennial, which sailed for this port from Japan in 1906 with a cargo of sulphur and a crew of thirty men. The ship has been found by Russian explorers off Saghalln island in the desolate Okhotsh sea. shrouded in ice. Gotham Fire Kills Five. New York, Oct. 27.—Five persons were burned to death and three others were fatally injured in a fire here, which destroyed a six-story loft building in Canal street. Twenty were injured when they jumped. Teacher la Killed in Auto. Hammond, Ind., Oct 27. —Miss Alice Gerhard of Algona, Wls., a teacher in the Chicago Heights public school, was instantly killed in an automobile when her companion, Ralph Johnson, drove his car into a ditch. Vienna Hears American Professor. Vienna, Oct. 24.—Prof. G. S. Fullerton of Columbia, N. Y., delivered a lecture at Vienna university. He said he conveyed the greetings of American scholars to the great European state *and city of glorious history. State Wins In Elkins Suit. Elkins, W. Va„ Oct 24.—Judge Kittle decided the estate of the late S. B. Elkins owed West Virginia $12,000 as one-tenth of $120,000, the amount the judge decided executors omitted from the assessment JK

MRS. JOHN EWING m /

Mrs. Ewing, wife of the new American minister to Honduras, has gons with her husband to his post Their residence will be in Tegucigalpa, high up in the mountains of Honduras.

RESCUING ENTOMBED MINERS GONE

Two Volunteers Perish While At> tempting to Save Men In Shaft at Dawson, N. M. Dawson, N. M., Oct 27.—The condition of seven bodies brought to the surface at Stag Canon mine No. 2 Friday gave the first indication of the particular location in the mine at which the explosion was the? most terrific. Four of the seven bodies were taken from the eighteenth chamber east on the high line, the same room in which two helmet men lost their lives. These four men were far more mutilated than have been any of the rest clothes having been entirely burned from the body of one man. The most tragic twelve hours of the disaster in Stag Canon mine No. 2 since the explosion were passed Friday night. I'Tot until then did the dead claim the living—those sturdy, silent men who have donned their helmets and oxygen tanks and walked through the thousands of feet of death-lined chambers and entries. Just at the beginning of the day came the news that two of the life-saving crew were dead. Then, with but few exceptions, the remaining helmet men thought, wavered and refused to return to the work of rescue. An hour before, in the town two miles from the camp, the funeral service was being read over thirty-six bodies of dead miners placed in coffins in the temporary morgue. The list of recovered dead is now fifty-four. Chief Roberts of the government rescue service announced his positive belief that no entombed miners are now alive. No miners were found alive during the day, and the number of rescued living still stands at twen-ty-three. Mine officials say that 263 will be the probable death list. Two hundred and nine bodies are still in the mine. OLD HALL IS RE-DEDICATED. President Wilson Reads Address at Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Oct. 27. — Standing where Washington stood in September, 1796, when he read his ftyewell address to the American people in which he announced his intention to retire from public life, President Wilson today read an address at the rededication of old Congress hall. The building, which was the capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800, is one of the most Important historic edifices in the country, so President 1 Wilson and his cabinet and a delegation from congress, as well as many of the foreign ambassadors, were invited to take part in the rededication ceremonies. For more than a century the old building had been used as a court house, for which purpose it was originally intended. COLLECTS FOR WILSON GIFT. Representatives Give $5 Each Towards Wedding Present. Washington, Oct 27. —Congressmen in an informal meeting called by Republican Leader Mann, selected Speaker Champ Clark chairman of a committee to select a wedding gift for Miss Jessie Wilson. “How much shall we chip in?” asked Mr. Mann. “Will five dollars a member be too high?” “No, no,” chorused Democrats, Republicans and Progressives, as they handed in their money. The membership of the house is 432. All contributing, the wedding gift fund would total $2,160. What the gift will be has not been determined. Opposes Plan of Vanderlip. Washington, Oct. 27.—Wilson said he favors the Glass-Owen currency measure as it passed the house, and that he believes the bill as it nowstands is well suited to the existing business needs of the country. Mrs. C. W. Fairbanks Is Dead. Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 27. —Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks, wife of former Vice-President Fairbanks, died at the Fairbanks mansion, Thirtieth and Meridian streets, after having been ill with pneumonia. Thanks, living Day November Washington, Oct. 25.—President Wilson issied his Thanksgiving day proclamation, setting Thursday, November 27, as the day on which the people of the country shall offer thanks for the blessings of the year Scotti eh Rite Masons See President. Washington, Oct. 25.—President Wilson received 150 members of the Scottish Rite degree of Masonry who are in convention in this city. They escorted to the White House by Senator Tbomas of Colorado. w

STORIES or

BOY ESCAPED REBEL PRISON Irishman in Charge of Cooking Department Aids Youth to Pass as Drummer Boy—Lied Decently. My experience has been that under certain circumstances in the army a little decent lying is a mighty convenient and good thing, and the following incident shows how I made good use of that idea: I was a member of the Fifty-first Pennsylvania regiment at that time. August, 1864, commanded by CoL William I. Bolton of Norristown, our old colonel, J. F. Hartrantf, having been made brigadier general, writes Thomas J. Dunbar in an exchange. On the 19th of that month, in the battle of Weldon Railroad, 1 was taken prisoner and marched to Petersburg, and was taken to Richmond on the cars and lodged in Libby prison. There 1 was searched and robbed, as all my comrades were, except in a few instances, the fortunate ones preserving their money by stratagem. One of my comrades, “Pety” Jardine of Norristown, had a flfty-dollar bill, which he Inclosed tightly in a piece of tinfoil, surrounded the foil with tobacco, and exactly at the time of his search slipped it in his mouth, chewed away, and thus preserved his greenback. After we were relieved of what we had we were sent to Belle Island, and there I met a friend belonging to the Fortieth New York, a little Irishman, who had charge of the cooking department. He told me that if 1 would follow his advice he would get me in his gang of about fifteen men: by that means I could escape being sent to Saulsbury prison, to which point the men then there, between seven and eight thousand, were destined. I was about the same size then as now, which was not much to brag of, but was young and boyish looking, in fact, I was the youngest member of the regiment, just seventeen. He told me to say at the proper time that I was a drummer boy, and had been captured in that capacity, and shortly afterward he brought Lieutenant Boisseu, commander of the island, and we talked through the fence to the following, effect: He asked me if I was a drummer boy, to which 1 replied “yes;” he then wanted to know how I was taken prisoner. I told him I had been detailed to carry wounded men and and while so engaged was captured. He then took me to his tent, and handed me a drum and told me to smack away at it. I told him I couldn’t do it. At that he opened his eyes and wanted to know how it was. I informed him that I had only been detailed a few days before the battle, because I was too small to carry a gun, and didn’t have time to learn to play it. He took it all in, administered the parole d’honneur, and I went to work as cook, seeing the boys leave for Saulsbury, poor fellows, thousands of them never to return. The lieutenant said if I would do the square thing he would treat me well, and when the first parole or exchange was effected, I should be among the fortunate number. He kept his word, and one night about twelve o’clock came running to our quarters in his night clothes, and informed us that there was to be an exchange the next day. That morning he took us to private quarters in Richmond, went with us-to the boat, and hade us good-by, stating that as he was going to the front soon he hoped to meet us there, and if he did that the feeling of friendship might be continued. PRYOR’S ONE AWFUL MISTAKE Helped Himself to What He Thought Was Brandy, But Which Proved to Be iodide of Potassium. During the attack on Fort Sumter in 1861, Roger A. Pryor of Virginia, ex-member of congress, was one of the second deputation that waited upon Maj. Anderson. He was literally dressed to kill. Bristling with bowie knives ’and revolvers, like a walking arsenal, he appeared to think himself individually capable of capturing the fort. Inside the fort he seemed to think himself master, and, in keeping with this pretension, upon seeing what appeared to be a glass of brandy, drank it without ceremony. Surgeon (afterward General) Crawford, who had witnessed the act, approached him and said: “Sir, what you have drunk is poison—it was iodide of potassium.” The representative of chivalry instantly collapsed; bowie knives, revolvers and all. Surgeon Crawford immediately took him in hand, and after several hours’ hard work brought him around all right. Pryor left Fort Sumter a “wiser if not a better man.” Broadbrim’s Method. A secession minister comes into the store kept by a Quaker, and talks loudly against the country, until Broadbrim tells him he must stop or leave the store. The clerical brawler keeps on, till the Quaker tells him he will put him out of the store if he does not go out. “What,” exclaimed the minister. “I thought you Quakers did not fight” “The sanctified do not fight, but I have not. been sanctified yet; and I will put thee out of the store in a minute!" The minister fled from the wicked Quaker. Special Aid to General Hunter. Quite a sensation was created in Jefferson City, Mo., one evening by the arrival of Mrs. Colonel Ellis, from Tipton, bearer of dispatches from General Hunter and Colonel Ellis. She had ridden 45 miles since 10 o’clock, delivered her orders at camp, and then waited upon General Price with her dispatches, urging forward two squadrons of Colonel Ellis’ command, te join the regiment at Tipton. Thia muller valiente was attached to the First Missouri Cavalry, as special aid to her husband, Colonel Ellis.

The New Birth By REV. HOWARD W. POPE Moody Bible huttfuu. Chacogo

TEXT—Except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 8:1

Nicodemus was a good man. and an earnest seeker after truth. It was for \ this reason doubtless that he came to Jesus by night, in order that he ' might have an unfhterrupted interview. He acknowledges the divinity of Jesus, and though an official teacher of the Bible himself. he humbly

takes the place of a disciple. If I mistake not, this was his attitude: "Teacher, I have many rules and precepts by which I govern my life, but when I hear you speak, I feel aa if I knew nothing. O, teacher, tell me your rule for holy living! . Tell me all you know! And the master replied, “Nicodemus, you are trying to save your soul by good works; by fasts, and gifts, and sacrifices. This is not the way. What you need Is not new rules, but a new heart; not learning, but life; and life always begins with birth. ’Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’ ” What the New Birth Is Not. It is not an Improvement of the old nature. The bible represents human nature as hopelessly bad, incurably sinful. It is blind: "And when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.” (Te. 53:2.) It is wicked: “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked.” (Jer. 17:9.) It is at enmity with God: “The carnal mind is enmity against God.” (Rom. 8:7.) It is dead: “And you hath he quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins* . (Eph. 2:1.) This is human nature as God describes it It is not capable of improvement, and God does not attempt it “Not subject to the law of God. neither Indeed can be.’” (Rom. 8:7.) When a bell has been cracked it gives out a hoarse guttural sound which Is very annoying. You may bind it with hoops and bands, but nothing will restore the clear sweet tone. The only remedy is to send it back to the factory, melt it over, and recast the bell. What la the New Birth? It is the imparting of a new nature which is Jesus Christ. “A new heart will I give you, a new spirit will I put within you.” I have a* friend who has six acres of greenhouses. A large part of his business is the culture of roses. He imports the wild stock from Ireland because it is peculiarly hardy. He does not put the wild rose-bushes into the greenhouse just as they are. and cultivate them. If he did, he would obtain only wild Irish roses which are not worth ten cents a thousand. The flfst thing he does with the wild stock is to graft it with buds from the choice roses which he wishes to produce. Then he places tt In the greenhouse, and uses all the appliances known to modern flower culture, and the result is—those elegant General Jacque and American Beauty roses which sell for several dollars a hundred. Man Is like the wild rose. He cannot produce the fruit of the spirit because there is no holy spirit in him, until Christ has been accepted. Neither can he forgive his sin, nor resist its power. God’s way is to impart unto him a new divine nature which is able to overcome sin. and produce the fruit of righteousness. How Is the New Birth Brought About? By believing God’s word. Man was lost by doubting God’s word, he is saved by believing it. “Being born ng a(n, not of corruptible seed, but of Incorruptible, by the word of God. which liveth and abideth forever." (1 Pet. 1:32.) "Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises. that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature.” (2 Pet 1:4.) The Results of the New Birth. I. An immediate deliverance from the guilt of sin. “There is now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.” (Rom. 8:1.) 11. A consciousness of divine sonship. “Because ye are sons. God hath sent forth the spirit of his son into your hearts, crying, Abba, father.” (GaL 4:6.) HI. A' love for other Christians. “We know that we have passed from death unto lite because we love the brethren." (1 John 3:14.) Wfien an egg is laid, in the midst of the white fluid floats a little germ of life, which though invisible, yet contains the chick which is to be. Day by day during the process of incubation the germ of life grows and the white fluid disappears, until at length the ehick steps forth from the shell, and the white fluid is all gone. So when one is born of God the Christ-life enters and coexists with the self-life. As Christ is formed within us by the spirit, there ought to be lose and less of self, and more and more of Christ, until at length Christ reigns completely, and self is dead and gone. Death, as some one has it is the breaking of the shell, when we step out into Paradise, from darkness into tight. Those who are born only once, must die twice. (Rev. M:«.) These who ere born twice do not die atall.bet simply tall asleep. (John .4