?>" 'v y-" MmNAnONAL smrsm Lesson (Bjr B. O. SELLERS. Acting Director of Sunday School Court*. Moody Bible In Chicago.) LESSON FOR MARCH 14 ?AUL QAIN8 HI* KINGDOM. LESSON TEXT?I Samuel, chapter 11 GOLDEN TEXT?Ha that Is slow to an *ar is better than the mighty: and he that rulath his spirit, than ha Chat taketh * clty.-Prov. 11:22. * In order to ropey Israel's rlctory un der Jepthah, Nahash tbe Ammonite de manded the right eye of those besieged in Jabeeh In OUead. knowing that the left eye would be hid by their shields and they would thus be Incapable of warfare. For Israel to make any oov eoant with the Ammonites was eon U*ry to God's commands (Ex. 21:32; Deal 21:1). I. The Cry of. Jabeeh, wv. 1-2. This STsst probably occurred about a month after the previous lesson. It was a Proud, haughty da mead made of thase Israelites. Exhausted and hopeless, they had offered to become servants in order to livb. So today we freqasnt ly And men willing to compromise with the world and the devil, who only hold them In derision and contempt (V. 2). Compromising Christians are Jlways blind loaders of the blind (Matt 1*14; 4:22). The demand of Nahash would also bring reproach upon Isrdbl, yet this same king afterwards showed Unduees to David (II Samuel 10:2). History records that Emperor Basil II actually sent an army of 14460 sightless men back to the king of Bui ffsrta, who died of grief and horror at the sight It The Conquest of Amman, w. 4 II. Nahash granted the request for a seven days' respite. Here was Saul's opportunity?wrongs to be righted and People to be saved. Saul had held his peace since being anointed by Samuel, employing his time in everyday toll and duties (v. 6), for the messengers did not Snd Saul at home Idle. The tidings of this Insult were told to the people who lifted up their voices and wept (v. 4). The nsws of this threat ened calamity reached Saul's ears and his conduct effectually put to silence those "worthless fellow." who de ?pised blm and had brought no pres ents at his anointing (10:27). Instead 1 ot tears Saul Is moved to deeds. Like Clnctnaatus and Israel Putnam, ha left the plow to take up the sword. Saul did not In Ms own strength, under take to relieve Jabeeh, for "the Spirit of God came upon him" (v. t see also Judges 2:10; 11:28: 12:26; Luke 14: 41; Acts 10:28). This moved Saul to anger, not alone, at such an evidence of cruelty, but more at the contempt Nahash had for God and his people 8eul associated himself with Samuel, the man of God. and summoned the na tion of Israel to his side. He not only challenged the people, but threatened to execute their oxen In like manner If they failed to obiy (v. T). Tbe Holy Spirit gave Saul clear as surance of a call from God. and be re sponded with unquestioned faith (Rom. 8:11). The people responded with greet rapidity, for the fear of Qod came upon them also. We have the good news of a better deliverance from a more subtle foe to proclaim In the present age. They all resorted to Bexek. west of the Jordan. The messengers returned bearing a mas sage having two meanings (v. IS), and that helped to keep Nahash ignorant of Saul's nations on ths other side ot the river. Dividing his army Into com panies Saul attacked the enemy "la the morning watch," and completely overwhelmed them and put them to rout As the Ammonites had refused to show any mercy, they la turn were fudged unworthy of mercy (v. 11, see also James 1:13; Matt 7:1). III. The Crowning of Saul, w. 12-ig. Saul's victory so Impressed the people that they demanded to know of Sam uel who It was that had refused him as king, desiring to put them to death. Saul showed his wisdom by not per mitting such a course of action. Many today refuse God's divinely appointed king who Will yet be glad to acknowl edge him (Luke 18:27; Phil. 2:10). In the next place Saul did not claim credit for the victory for, said he. The Lord bath wrought deliverance In Israel" (v. 1J R. v.). All real vic tories come from God (Ps. 44:4-8; I Cor. 16:10). This was the true king ly spirit Saul reaped tbe reward of his humlHty, bis forbearance, cour age and activity in the loyalty and pride of tbe people. Samuel gladly shared In the success of Saul and led the people to Ollgal for the crowning ceremony. This was the place where Israel bad first encamped under the leadership of Joshua and where the twel?~ atones from the river had been set up as a testimony to God's real presence and deliverance. Surely this was a suggestive place for Sau'r to receive his crown and be ratllled as king for all real vlcG vies are by God's help and should bo acknowledged by sacrifices and peace offerings upon his altars. In chapter 10 we have *he story of Saul's election; here we have the consummation of that previous election at Mlxpeh, which Is most properly accompanied by religious services, sacrifices and peace offerings before the Lord. Saul had natural and physical char acteristics calculated to make him a great and useful king?self-restraint, modesty, military Invention and a ca pacity for leadership. ^ He was shrewd, patient anfi gener one. He thus stood on the threshold of his kingdom with the possibilities of untold usefulness end blessing. We ere "kings and priests nnto God." He has ushered us Into his kingdom. Power, usefulness, nflu eoce, helpfulness, victory ore- sit, are before us. "Napoleon said that his nobility dated from Areole and Maren go. May ours date frox the victories of love over the evil within us and In the' world.", "Thie Is the victory that overoometh the world, even oar faith" U John ?:41 ^ HU6E 6UN FOR CANAL ZONE ThU bus* 16-Inch gun. th? blunt tingle piece of armament In the world, vaa on Ita way to the United State* arnnat at Wktertown, Ma>*..to be mounted preparatory to iblpment to the Panama canal for aone defenaee. The gun. which weighs 184400 pounds, had to be shipped on a specially constructed steel bridge car, which alone tips the scale at 182,410 pounds and which required a carriage of 82 wheels. YOUNG SOLDIER PROVESA HERO Carries Colonel to Safety and Re turn# Under Fire to Rescue Englishman. SUCCORS A DYING GERMAN French Bay'* Thrilling Deed That May Win tha Victoria Craaa of Groat Britain?CycHot Wins French Dace ration. London.?The Dally Chronicle pub lishes the following from It* special correspondent at Angers: "Jean Bars or, 'simple aoldat' of tha Second regiment of infantry, should, after the war, be Jean Berger, V. C. He is a Frenchman?yes, but listen to his story. "Ha, a boy of about eighteen years of age, lies In hospital here, wounded badly, but not dangerously, in the side and also In the hand. "Jean Joined the Second regiment of Infantry, which was soon under orders for Upper Alsace. "It was during one of the almost innumerable fights which, battles in themselves, are making np that Homeric struggle of the nations on the Hirer Aisne that the colonel lead ing the gallant Second was shot down Machine guns were raking the quickly thrown-up trenches: showers of rifle bullets were falling everywhere around. With that heroism whlcb takes account of nothing save the ob ject in view, Jean rushed out of his shelter to carry his colonel to safety. "Through a rain of leaden death he passed scatheless, reached bis colonel, and carried him to safety. Back. Through Hall of Load. "An he was performing bis glorious act ha passed an officer of the Grena dier guards wounded severely In the leg, who qalled out for water. " 'All rtfht!' cried Jean, '111 be hack la a minute or two.' "He put tha colonel in the shelter of a trench where the Red Cross men were at work, procured some wine from one of the doctors, and set forth again to face the bullet showerr And again he went out untouched. "Reaching the English officer, Jean, held np the flask to the wounded man's lips, but. before he could drtnk. a bul let struck tke young Frenchman in the hand, carrying away three Angers, and the flask fell to tbe ground. Quick ly, as though the flask had merely slipped out of one hand by accident. Jean picked it up with tbe other; and, supported by the young Frenchman, the English officer drank. "While be was doing so a bullet drilled Jean through the side. Tet, In spite of the intense pain, he man aged to take off his knapsack, and. searching in tt, discovered some food, which he gave to his English comrade. "As the guardsman was eating, he and Jean discovered that near them was a wounded German soldier, who. recovering from the delirium of wounds, was crying out for food and drink. The Englishman, taking the flask which hdd still som? winf In It, and also the remainder of the food from the Frenchman's knapsack, man aged, though suffering great pain, to roll himself along ail he reached the spot where the German soldier lay. There, however, he found he was, by himself, too weak to give the poor fellow anything. "So he shouted to Jean to come to his assistance, and, though movement could only be at the cost of great pal a, the young Frenchman managed, too, to reach the place, and together. Englishman and Frenchman, succored tbe dying German. One held him up while the other poured wine between his parched lips. All Fall In a Heap. "Then human nature could stand no more, and all three fell, utterly ex hausted. In a heap together. All i through the long night, d night n tlnuously broken by the roar of can non, death watched over that Strang* sleeping place of the three comrades of three great warring nations. "In the morning shells bursting near them arouaed the English officer and the French soldier. Their German neighbor was dead, and for a long Urn# they could only wonder bow tbe day of battle wae going. When tbe | forenoon wae well advanced they saw Germans advancing. "Jean, who can speak German, called out, 'We are thirsty; please give us something to drink.' He was heard by some offlcer of uhlans, who rode up, and, dismounting and cover ing them with his revolver, asked what was the matter. " 'We are thirsty,' replied Jean. "The German looked at the little group. He saw his countryman lying dead with an empty flask beside him. and guessed what was the scene of comradeship and bravery which the spot had witnessed. He gave Instruc tions to an orderly, and wine was brought and given to the two wounded men. Surely, that Is a scene and a deed which will wipe out many a bit ter thought and memory of war! "Just then the cannonade. burst forth again with tremendous fury, and the German force which had come up had to retire. Shells were soon burst ing all around, and fragments struck the English ofllcer. He became de lirious with pain, and the young Frenchman, stiff, feverish, and weak himself, saw that It was necessary to do something to bring the ofllcer to a place where he would be safe and would receive attention. "Jean tried to UK the Englishman, but found thpit he had not sufficient strength left to take his coihrade on bis shoulder. So, half lifting blm, and dragging and rolling him at times, the gallant little plou-piou brought the wounded English officer nearer and nearer to safety and help. The jour ney was two miles long! . . , But at last it was over. May Get Victoria Croas. "The two men came upon some trenches occupied by the silled forces; they were recognised and taken In charge by an offlcer of the English Red Cross. They had both lust enough strength left to shake hands and say good-bye. "'If 1 live through this,' said the offlcer or the guards, '1 shall do my best to get you the British Victoria Cross.' "For the two nations have become one by bloodshed and bravery die COMMANDS BIG ARMY % Gen. 81r lan Hamilton la in corn mane'. of the home army of Great Bri tain. He has a force of 500,000 men drilling In defense work all around the Islands In readiness for a possible Ger man Invasion. WHEN PASSION TAKES HOLu Terrible Spectable When Fury Sup plants Dull Courage In the Soldier. Parle.?The following scene was de scribed by an officer who took part In It: "For long hours the soldiers have lain In sodden burrowe exposed to ter rible Are. Nerves are unstrung, tem pers on edge. At last they are upon the enemy: they can now prove their valor with cold steel. At last It Is man to man. "Suddenly the sound of loud and continuous laughter Is heard. One of the soldiers has passed the border of .. . ??HI I I piayea. and, In addition, a Utile Inci dent which 1 can relate will show that there la a precedent tor a union of honora aa there la evidence of a com plete union of hearts "In the British expeditionary force there la an English soldier, a member of a cyclist corps, who Is proud to wear upon his breast the 'medallle mllltalre' of the French army "The story of the strriug incident has been told to me by rienrl Roger, a young soldier of the Fifth Infantry, who aaw l^lrom the trtncles and who Is now lying wounded In hospital here. "During one of th? engagements last week on the River A lane, the Fifth' was holding an Intrenched position and was faced In the distance, by a strong force of the enemy. To the right and left of the opposing forces were large clumps of trees, In one of which a force of English troops had taken up a position, a fact regarding which the Germans were unaware. In the other wood, It was soon discovered, lay a considerable body of German Infantry with several uachlhe gun see dons. Cyclist Wins Decoration. "A road ran beside the wood In which the enemy lay hidden, and along It a force of Frencb Infantry was seen to be advancing. Bow were tbey to be saved from the ambush Into which they- were marching * That was the problem, and It was a difficult one. "Every time the French troops In the trenches endeavored to signal to their oncoming comrades, hidden Ger man sharpshooters picked off the sig nalers Soon the position seemed to be almost desperate: every moment the Intrenched French soldiers ex pected to bear the hideous swish of the Maxims mowing down their un suspecting comrades. "Suddenly, however, something hap pened which attracted the attention of the French and German trenches. From the wood where the English lay hidden a cyclist dashed?the English, too. had seen the danger, and a cyclist had been ordered to carry a message of warning to the advgnclng French column, several hundreds strong "The cyclist bent lo-? In his saddle and darted forward: he had not gone a hundred yards before he fell, killed by a well-aimed German bullet. A minute later another cyclist appeared, only. In a second or two, to share his comrade's fate. "Than a third?the thing had to be done! The bullets whljfzed round him. but on he went ovei( the (Ire-swept zone. The Frenchmen held their breath as they watched the gallant cyclist speeding toward the Frencb column. "The Frenchmen could not resist a loud 'Hurrah!' when they saw the daring cyclist dismount on reaching the officer in command-of the troops which he had dared death to save "The officer heard the message and took In the position at a glance. He gave an order or two Instantly, and turned to the Englishman. "Then was there a fine but simple battle picture which should live. "The French officer saluted the gal lant fellow standing by the cycle. Then, with a simple movement, took the 'medallle mllltalre'?the Victoria Cross of France?from his own tunic and pinned It on the coat of the Eng lishman. " 'I am glad.' young Roger told me when he had finished relating the story, 'to have lived to see teat deed It was glorious!'" restraint. He Is transformed, a very figure of destruction; It Is no lunger dull courage,- but a blase of fury that sweeps the ranks of the enemy like a Are. "Machine guns have no reply ro such seal of passion; no machine conceived could oppose this living flood of wrath. The sound of that terrible laughter will ring in my ears as long as t live." HE IS SOME CORN HUSKER Michigan Man Claims Championship and May Do Husking Act In Vsudevllle, Grand Rapids. Mich.?P. E. Thomas of this city claims the championship of Michigan for corn husking. He es tablished a new record this year on the farm of R. G. Brumm, near Nash ville, In Baty county, when he husked 146 bushels In ten hours, an average of 14 3-6 bushels per hour, or one bushel to each 4 2-7 minutes. Fla best time during the day was It bushels in 40 minutes. Mr. Thomas' grandfather was an expert husker and at one time did even better than the grandson's best record, husking 16S bushels In ten hours. His father husked 147 bushels In ten hours. Mr. Thomas has made a business of husking corn for 17 years. He says the corn In Mr. Brumm's field is the best In which he ever worked. The corn Is of the Folsom yellow dent variety, which was Introduced Into this locality by W. H. Burd. Mr. ?Brumm's held contains 8 1-6 acres and the total yield was 1,143 bushels, an average of 140 bushels per acre. There Is no question about the cor rectness of Mr. Thomas' record, as accurate time was kept on his work and on the measure of his corn by Mr. Brumm. Mr. Tbomaa says he ex pects to beat his own record and that of his grandfather next year. Ho may go on the vaudeville stage with a corn husking act next fall. Grew Irish Potatoes. Berlin.?The Germans pf Berlin are to grow Irish potatoes; A society has been organised to cultivate them In waste places of the city which cannot be used for other purposes. THERE'S MONEY IN THAT COW Silver Dollar In Stomach of Bovine Proved Indiana Butcher'e Prediction. Lafayette. Ind.?John Klink, a bot cher, thinks he has a right to believe that there actually !e money la cows He bought a Belter at the stockyard* here for MS and took It to a slaugh ter house. After the animal had been killed a bright sliver dollar was found la Its stomach. The former owner made no effort to claim the money and could not explain Ita presence In the cow's digestive apparatus. When Kllnk bought the cow at the yards he remarked: "There la money In that cow. she Is a good one." His predic tion Uterally came true. Worth Knowing. It la Important that everyone should be able to Judge ot the nearness or dis tance of a thunder storm. The sound oT the thunder, caused by thjf heating and sudden expansion of the air by the great electric spark which we call "a flash ot lightning," travels a mile In Ave seconds When there is an Inter val .between the flash and the sound of the thunder of two seconds or more, the storm Is for the time being at a safe distance, but whan the Interval is only a second or less the storm Is close, and any prominent object near you, or you yourself, may be struck. It Is the man wbb uses himseii too seriously that gets laughed at?Pitts burgh Sua FINE FIVE-ROOM COM HOUSE Arrangement of Roof Give* Most Interesting Effect to the Structure. SHINGLE SIDING A FEATURE Idas Has Been to Arrango Oeaigns to Carry Out tha Oanaral Architec tural Effect?Llghta Ara Mada on tha Multlpla Win dow Plan. A cobblestone trim arltb shingle tid ing gives this Ave room cottage house a distinguished appearance. An Interesting effect la produced by gltrlng different angles and pitches to the roof, which effect la extended out orer the front steps by the lerel top j of the pergola. It It not often that a roof la designed commencing with a level, then supping up to square pitch. The rubble stone wall piers and chimney all help to produce an un usual front. The manner of shingling the sides of the house is different from the ordinary, but It belps to carry out the architectural effect, as Intended. This manner of "siding houses uses up lust about as many shingles as It does to space them evenly, but It gets away from the ordinary wsfcr of laying shingles and It makes a distinction between the sides of the house and the root. The joints are broken the same and the covering Is Just, as thick and valuable, the only difference is In the appaaraaoa The windows are built on the mul tiple window plan, but they are so ar ranged as to produce the casement window appearance. Because of the double sash, any window may be opened at the top or bottom In the usual' way. They may be screened, curtained and shaded according tS the best custom, se that the women have no objections to offer. This probably accounts for the use of so many win-1 dows built in this way. Woodworking factories make box frames any alia and to contain as many window* as the plan calls for. There are weight boxes between each two windows, so the sashes are hung by sash weights in the usual way- The Idea is new In house lighting. Twenty or thirty years ago the fad was to make windows narrow. Some of them were mere slits in the wall. Sometimes the wall was bereled away outside to admit slanting rays of light into the darkened rooms. But people soon tired of such dungeons, and. the fashion pendulum seems to hare swung clear over in the other direc tion and the style now demands as much light and sunshine as possible Tears ago windows were fltted with outside blinds. It was customary for the women to go around each morn ing and close the blinds to keep the llll^lPj| 'fcjpOM' 'Ma. fOCU [ I to ^ W \ TaSuX pH 1 Floor Plan. ?un from fading the carpets. Because of the advantages of polished or var nished hardwood floors and numerous rugs, housekeepers are not so much afraid of fading colors. Also manufac turers have learned how to use better dyes, but In all probability the chief reason is better education In regard to health. The world progresses slowly, but It Is evident that the different subjects taught in schools are broadening the minds of pupils so that as they grow up the old ignorant notions of the danger larking in sunshine and some other back numbers are laughed out of existence. The Improved micro First Gum In England. When Edward IV returned to Eng land In 1471, ten years after he suc ceeded to the throne, he obtained some forcea "rom hie brother-in-law. the duke of Burgundy, Including 300 Flemings armed with hand guns, thus being the first to Introduce these weapons Into England. Afterward they became common. At first they were fired by the application of a lighted match to the powder by the hand. The match was a wick lighted and pressed against the ^nder In the pan. The aeopea which have helped to broaden the atudjr of bacteriology have dose more to eradicate dlaeaee and to In ?tall aeneibje ldeaa, many of which have really become faahiona. than all the peeachlhg or old-time doctor*. I A atudy of thta cottage houae plan ehow* more window lurface than a 150,000 houae built yeara ago. When the window ahadea are rolled up to the top the houae la aa light aa a new offloe building There are no dark camera for the harboring of dirt and bacteria. r iuc piau snows uial llie flunt of the cottage U given up entirely to com fort Thar* Is a living room 23 by 14 ; feet with a ?un parlor loggia 11 feat by 7 feat 6 Inches arranged In inch a manner that both rooma are comfort able In winter aa well aa In aummer. The large cobbleatone chimney la built ea pec tally to provide a fireplace for one end' of the fine living room. The oobbleatone finish may be repro duced In the living room or not aa the owner wlahea. Cobbleatone for lnatde finish has nev er become very popular. However, It the atones used, are carefully selected for color, the finished chimney and fireplaces may be made very attrae < five. The stones that are polished by rain and snow and sunshine acquire dolors soft la tone and they may be selected to blend together harmonious ly to build up a work of art. Tbls part of the decoration belongs to the owner. The stone mason will place the cobblestone In any position re quired, but the superintendence of the owner will be necessary to bring about | the desired result The slldlqg door which connects the dining room with the parlor has a rather wide opening. Wide doorWaya are used In very small houses. In fact, it would almost appear that the widest doors are fitted Into the small est houaea Wide doors are a neces sity to accommodate modern furniture. The big upholstered chairs and daven ports require more than an ordinary doorway to paas them through. There is an extension built out from the dining room to accommodate a built-in buffet or sideboard. This exten sion Is a study because of the manner In which the built-in cabinet work Is made. Such designs show the care with which modern houses are put to gether. Several odd-shaped windows built Into this extension are Intended to admit plenty of light to the dining room and to merge with the built-in fabtoet work In euch a way as to cre ate envy among the neighbors. The two bedrooms and the bath room are connected by a short hall way with doors opening both Into the dining room and kitchen. The kitch en, pantry, cellarway and back porch ot this little cottage house are eery compact and conveniently arranged for doing the hoasewo^k- In a cottage more attention usually Is paid to the cellar than la houses, which Is one reason for designing a good stairway to go down to the basement. The basement In a cottage house often Is used for different kinds of storage, and thore are a good many trips made down and up In the course of a work day. Admitted to Lama Brotherhood. Although a foreigner and a "devil." the privileged of a lamasery in Tibet were accorded to Mr. Francis H. Nich ols, whose curious diary la published in the current Bulletin of the Ameri can Geographical Society. It records his conviction that more than a third of the population of Tibet are lamas, ordained devotees of the state reli gion! In every family where there are five sons ot more one Is compelled by law to he a lama, and in some parts, of Tibet there are lamaseries of wom en. The lamas' vows of celibacy and chastity furnish one reason why the population of Tibet is sparse. Chil dren possessing "sacred signs of Buddha," consisting of ridges on the back of thumb or finger between the base and the first Joint, are at once resigned to the lama class. Mr. Nich ols was discovered to have line ridges on his thumbs, which admitted him to the lama brotherhood and material ly aldec^-hls studies. Muddled Legislation. The dyeing Industry, now so much under discussion, was once the subject ot a curious piece ot muddled legisla tion. In the reign of George III a bill was Introduced Into parliament for regulating the use of madder tn dye ing. In Its passage through the house It gathered some sixty sections of re strictions and enactments, but some how In the chopping and changing the word "madder" became entirely de leted, and accordingly the measure was Inoperative from the first.?Pall Vail Gazette. Naturally. Boarding House Mistress ? What part ot the chicken do you wish? Freshman ? Some of the meat please.?Pennsylvania Punch Bowl Invention of a look to Are the powder In place of the hand waa suggested ny the trigger of the croaabow. The matchlock fired the arquebus. or harquebus, used by the soldiers of IM fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. In projecting a ball which weighed near ly two ounces. Aa to Palmistry. ' If the llnea of the hand really Indi eated-how long a person will live. In aufahce people would have adopted palmistry long ago. *1 w ?< Taking Away the Stones \ Br MV. HOWARD W. PUB* T TEXT?Take yt away tlx^ jMone.-JohB There ere man; atones of Ignorance, perplexity, and belief which one en tuuuien in v.nrio tl?n work, and tt often .require* I rent (kill to re more them Occasionally w* meet * person who claim* that there are *o many con flicting opinions among Christians that he doe* not know what to be lie**. Remind him that the differ ?nee* of .opinion, a* ? rale, relate to minor matter*. such aa the mode of baptism or the ' method of church government, and not wan ^ e Scriptures and form an optnlon of his own. God has ?l*eu as the Bible which reveals his *.'? i,*nd* mind capable of under standing it (John 30:31). God's will realC^rn^,|thlW1' 01 ?alT^Uon is re ?ealed so clearly that even a child can undersund it. What excuse have we then for deferring our daty? We have no right to hold this mat ter of repentance in suspense simply 'J"t,h?re eome things in the Bible which we do not understand There always will be things la the Bible which we do not understand, and T*" UBtU *J1 th,n?* *re under stood by us we shall never be saved. If we will obey that part of God's word w? do understand, w. will soon get light on some of the obscure things. I once met a man on the train who claimed to be a skeptic. He said there were so many different religions that he did not know what to believe. "One Claims that we ought to worship Budd U and another Confucius. Some say that Mormonlsm is the true religion *nd I suppose you would say that Jesus Christ was the only Saviour In the midst of all these conflicting opln 1? one to know what to be 1 said to him, "My friend, did you evwembrace anj-^ne of those relig "No, sir." "You remember the fable about the horee which stood between two stacks of hay. He was about to take a bite from one when there came a smell * ?Ter. toe other so Inviting to*1 he hesitated; then he caught a whig from the other which led him to turn again, and Anally he starved to death between the two stacks, be csuse he could not decide which to est from. 'Now friend, are yoq.not making' ???toke which the horse made? Here you stand la the midst of all these religions starving your soul because you do not know which one to Jtoose. Had you not better em brace some one of them, and do It quickly? If you think that Buddhism is the most promising become s Budd hUt If you think Mormonlsm is from God. become s Mormon. If you And salvation from sin In these religions continue In them, but If not. then ac cept Christ as your Saviour, and I am sure you will find salvation In him He la the truth; seek no further But by all means embrace some religion end do it quickly for you are starving jour soul for the lack of some one to worship and obey." I believe there is some truth In stoat you say." ..id the nun. "but this is my station and 1 must leave you. I am glad we have had this con versation and 1 hope we shall meet fcgain." Apparently the man was convinced of his mistake, and was becoming In terested. but be was leaving the car end what could I do? I thought of the little package of leaflets which I usually carry, and selecting a couple T rushed out on the platform and gave them to him. One wgs the Christian life card, and the other was a leaflet written by Dr. J. w Chlckering of Washington, D. C. Before he died the author had the names of over seven teen hundred people who had written him or told him personally that they attributed their conversions to this tract Then I commended the man of God. hoping that the next Christian who met him, might lead htm further along. Perhaps some of my readers have mot him. What success did you have? " Daniel Webster states his position ?very clearly In a letter written to a friend: "I believe that God exists in three persons; this I learn from rev elation alone. Nor is It any objection to this belief that I cannot comprehend how one can be three, or three one I hold it my duty to believe, not what I can comprehend or account for, but what my maker teaches me. I be lieve religion to be a matter not of demonstration, but of faith. God re quires us to give credit to tbe truths which he reveals, not because we can prove them, but because be reveuie them." God Made Us for Hlmeelf. Sjj Wa were made tor God. No work, no enftroesment. or culture or natural power*, will aatlefj a man Who ha* once awakened (o hi* heart need. Only a faith like that eipreeeed la the preat wotd* of St. Auguattne oaa satisfy. "Thou haht made ua for thy ?elf, end our heart la reetleea till R nnd* rent it tne?."?Ku?U USaek.