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Home and Fireside. -What Think Ye of Christ?" 4unilay'? Klchmond Timet*. It is a mere coincidence that Easter falls on the spring season, .vet it is an interesting coincidence and most significant, for spring is the season of resurrection and the gospel of the resurrection is unfolded and taught in every bursting bad and fragrant flower. Easter is the season when nature rises from her sleep, when perms that have lain dormant 111 the earth during the long winter months are warmed into life by the kiss of the sunshine. ?"The bursting of the buds, the return of the flowers, the bird breaking from the shell and the butterfly from the chrysalis, the power of life after death which fchev had tried to personify in a goddess of spring, became at once the symbols of a great spirit ual revelation, and the part of Easter was identified with the Paschal triumph." And so it is most significant that at this season of the year the Christian world should cele brate the resurrection from the dead of its Lord and Saviour. "What think ye of Christ '" Our Lord himself asked this ques tion more than nineteen hundred years ago as a challenge to that generation and to generations that were to come. It was a challenge for investigation?in vestigation of his personal and religious life, investigation of the new gospel that he preached, in vestigation of all the prophecies i that were made in Scripture con cerning him, investigation of the j prophecies which he himself made. Tne challenge has stood from { that day to this and still stands, j Wen have been investigating from then until now. Thesearch light of scientists and philoso-1 pliers and theologists has been' turned upon the life and work and gospel and prophecies of Jesus Christ, and with each in- \ vestigation the proof of his di-1 ?initv has become more and more overwhelming. The gospel of peace has been spreading year by | .year, bringing the world more and more under its influence, and j in the twentieth century of edu cation and enlightenment thej Church of Christ is stronger than ever and true religion is morej than ever implanted in the hearts of the people. No such conqueror, no such conquest did the world ever see. "Alexander, C.esar, Charlemagne and myself estab lished empires," said Napoleon, "but always by the employment of force. Jesus Christ established his empire by the methods of peace, by gaining the affections of his followers, and to-day there are thousands and hundreds of thousands of men and women who would willingly sacrifice! their lives for him." What think ye of Christ on this first Easter day in the twentieth j century? Leaving out the ques tion of empire and dominion, leaving out the question even of his divinity, he was pre-eminently the most intensely interesting j personality that the world ever j i knew?the most interesting per son and the greatest teacher who ever lived. He taught by pre- j1 oept, by example, by incident, by parable, and most of all by his j i daily living. His whole life was a grand, sweet lesson. He began his ministry by setting the ex ample of self-denial anu demon- i wtrating the triumph of thespirit i over the flesh. His forty-days' i fast was not a miracle, but the i exercise of human will. That he might be in touch with the lowest j ?-.lueses he chose to be poor, and i one evidence which he himself ? mentions of his divinity was that the poor had the gospel preached unto them. It is no wonder that ?"the common people heard him jrladly." None, not even the 1 blind Bartimeus, nor the despised leper, was too poor to receive his notice, his sympathy and his | divine help. Little children he I took into his arms and blessed; 1 timid women he treated with i divine tenderness?and may we 1 not say with divine gallantry? and even fallen women, repent- i ant, were lifted up and comforted and told to go and sin no more. I While never using his divine power for display, while ever turning a I deaf ear to those who would see ] a sign, he never denied the peti tion of any who applied in faith i to him for aid. Twice did he I weep?onceover Jerusalem, which i knew not its day of grace, and once through sympathy with his I friends at Bethany, upon th. i occasion of the death of Lax urns, j "He was touched with the feeling ' of our infirmities." Yet behind his tenderness and ?ymnrthy was a sublime courage ?f hich knew not fear. He boldly 1 rebuked the Pharisees and de- i nounced their pretense and hy pocrisy. He antagonized the chief religionists of the day aud exposed them to the world, open ing the door of the sepulchre and showing that, with all its out waid beauty, within it was full of dead men's bones. Gentle and compassionate as he was, he had no tolerance for the hypocrite, either in or out of the church. And with that same spirit of gentleness and forbearauce and yet of heroic courage he went up to Jerusalem to be crucified, to suffer the shame and the agony of the most humiliating and at the 6ame time the most cruel death, that man might be saved and the law established through his atonement and vicarious sacrifice. And so even in his last mo ments and in his last agony he taught?taught his followers how to suffer and to die for prin ciple, and in his rising from the dead he taught glorious lessons of the resurrection of the glori fied body, assuring us that this corruptible shall put 011 incor ruption and this mortal shall put on incorruption and this mortal shall put on immortality and that then shall be brought to pass the saying that is writ ten, "Death is swallowed up in victory." That is the great est and most glorious of all lessons which this great and glorious Teacher taught, that is the lesson and the significance of Easter. If there be 110 inspiration to the Christian in the Easter season, if those who believe are not moved to be good by the influ ence of Christ's life and love, if they be not touched by his tender solicitation and won by his sacri fice, they will never bedriveninto a genuine religious life by the threat or fear of the powers of darkness. The Easter season is essentially a season of IdYe and joy and glad tidings. Some Lessons t-rom the Plow. Referring to the season of plow ing, the Central Presbyterian says: There is no plowing like that which the great Husbandman of the nations is doing. The plow of God's providence is driven through the nations. He turns and overturns among kings and counsellors, and accomplishes his own wise and righteous per poses among the peoples. Kings and nations, wise men and fool ish, drag his plow and fulfill his j will, whether they know and! consent or not. Then comes the time of planting. When he has made the land ready, the seed corn of his truth will find a lodg ment. "Where prophet* trotf his desert* hmad. Where monarch dragged the plow. Behold the seedtime or His word: The sower comes to sow." The plowman may find some useful instructions in the word. He that putteth his hands to the1 plow must not look back, as there must be no regret, no unbelief, no lack of courage and hope in the service of God. And he that j ploweth should plow in hope, as the one who serves Christ must keep before him the vision of his faith, the golden harvest, and the gathering of the nations, j It is Amos, the herdman of i l'ekoa, who brings his prophecy to this fine climax, "Behold the days come, saith the Lord, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper." So rapid and constant will be the harvest of the gospel among men that in the same sea-j son plowman and reaper will lie ;lose together, the seed sown will so promptly bring its fruit. Humble love, and not proud science, keeps the door of heaven. ?Young. The North Carolina Booklet.. The Daughters of the Revolu tion are to publish a monthly at Ralegh, "The North Carolina Booklet." It will be devoted to ajreat events in North Carolina history, among the first numbers being "Virginia Dare," by Maj.j Graham Daves; "Colonial New bern," by Mrs. Sarah Reaumont1 Kennedy; "Liberty, Property and no Stamp Day," by Col. A. M. Waddell: "Edenton Tea Party," by Dr. Richard Dillard; Betsey Dowdy's Ride," by Col. R. B. Dreeev: "The Hornets' Nest," by Mr. Heriot Clarkson; "Green's Retreat," by Prof.D. Hill; "Mon sieur le Marquis de LaFayette," by Maj. E. J. Hale; "An Admiral and his Daughter," by Dr. Kemp P. Battle; "Pettigrew's Charge, byCapt. 8. A. Ashe; "Reminis cences of a Blockade Runner," by British Vice Consul J ames Spru n t; 'KuKlux," by Mrs. T. J. Jarvis. The first wiU be issued May 10th. They always talk who never bhink, and who have the least to lay.?Prior. Hope. Hop*' is a beautiful meteor, and like the rainbow, it is not onlv lovely beeause of its seven rien and radiant stripes, but as the memorial of a covenant entered into between man and his Mater, telling us we were born for im mortality, destined, unless we sepulchre our greatness, to the highest honor and noblest hap piness Hope proves man deathless. It is the struggle of the soul I l breaking loose from what is per ! ishable and attesting her eter nity, and when the eye of the mind is turned upon Christ, deliv ered for our offences and raised again for our justification, the unsubstantial and deceitful char acter is taken away from hope. It is good then that he hope; it [ is good also that he quietly wait. There is much promised in the scriptures to the waiting upon God. Men wish and really expect immediate answer to prayer, and think themselves forgotten unless the reply or answer be instanta neous. This is undoubtedly a great mistake; the delay is often a part and a great part of the answer. It exercises faith and hope and patience, and what bet ter thing can be done for us than strengthening those graces to whose growth shall be propor tioned thesplendorsof immortal ity? It is good, then, that we wait. I ? ili rirvf ncrt/M-l ?-? ??-* ?? ?-? l,/w\n ' XV 1CT 11UI pUV/U I lull (I 1X1 (XII I1UJ1C for wealth, since "riches profit not in the day of wrath"; and it is not good that he hope for woildlv things, since the mean and mighty go down to the same burial. Hut isgood that he hope for salvation; the meteor then gathers like a halo round his fiead, and as he presses forward in the battle of time, no weapon of the evil one can pierce through that helmet. "They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they, shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary."?Atlanta Journal. The Presidential Train. About May 1, President Mc Kinlev and his Cabinet will make a trip to the Pacific coast byway 1 of New Orleans. The train in'1 which they will cross the conti-!1 nent on this trip is a marvel of luxury. It will consist of two sleeping, a dining, and a coin- 1 posite car, consisting of smoking i1 room and baggagecompartment. The President will sleep in the 1 magnificent Pullman, the Olym pia. A description of this car would fill an Oriental Prince with wonder. It contains five private ' rooms, finished in Mexican ma hogany, maple and koko. The private dining room, at one end, 11 is furnished in vermilion. Apart- j - ments fit for monarchs are pro vided for the servants. Silk, satin, plush, and velvet are i lavishly used in furniture decora- 1 tion. Oynx and marble fittings j are in evidence. Lar-e mirrors 1 and wardrobes are provided. I Kach private room contains three < complete fittings of a bedroom, i all have separate toilet rooms. 1 The car is is 70 feet long and is used only for the accommoda tion of nine persons. j t The drawing room car is finish- 1 ed in vermilion, elaborately carved, and the rooms are decor ated in ivory and gold. The , ceilings are beautifully tinted , and the upholstery draperies are < of the finest. Two staterooms ] connect with the salon by folding \ doors. Wide vestibules line the , smoking car. There is a fine bar- ] ber's shop in it and a bathroom with til?i flooring and wains coting. , ?j*???*-*!?5??*-?? I.. Ol - ? x iiu oinuiviu^ 1UUUI IB A ItftfL 111 | y length, fitted with upholstered t chairs, lounges, secretary, cabi- ' nets, and library. A buffet is also provided. The exterior of the train is in keeping with the inte- | rior splendor.?New York Times. ] Andrew Carnegie's Wife. Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, wife of ' the Philanthropist, has been his ablest helpmate in all his pro jects to do good to his fellowmen. 1 It was in fact through his benev- ' olent work that Mr. Carnegie met 1 his wife. She was Miss Louise ' Whitfield, with a little fortune of - f60,000 in her own right which she was using in charitable work. She had also neauty, good humor and good health. Since their marriage, her benevolent activi ties, though cont.ned, have been observed by her husband's prodi gality. Mr. and Mrs. Carnegie nave one pretty daughter.?Ex. To Care ? Col4 in one Dy Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature on each box. 25c. Largest Vessel Ever Built. The new White Star Line stea mer Celtic, the largest vessel ever built, was sueeessfiilly launched at Belfast, Ireland,last week. The christening was performed by the Marchioness of Dufferin. Among the prominent persons who participated in thecerenionv were the Countess Cadogan, wife of the Ixird Lieu tenant of Ireland; the Marquis of Dufferin, the Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, and the Karl and Countess of Shaftesbury. The arangements for the launching were similar to those when the Oceanic was launched, and the new vessel glided from the ways and was pulled up within her own length by drop ping three pairs of anchors. The launching took place amid enthu siastic cheers and the blowing of sirens and fog horns. The Celtic's demensious, are as follows: Length, 080.9 feet; beam, 75feet;depth,44.1 feet, llergross tonnage is 20,880, and net ton nage 13,050. She will have a displacement of 33,000 tons. She is not intended for speed, but is designed as an emigrant car rier, and will comfortably carry 1,700 emigrant passengers. The Celtic hiis nine decks and capacity for 2,859 passengers. She will carry a crew of 835. Her tonnage is 3,000 greater than that of the Oceanic. Her displacement is 10,300 tons over that of the Great Eastern. 'Tis Easv to Feel Good. Countless thousands have found a blessing to the body in Dr. King's New Life Pills, which positively cure Constipation, hick Headache, Dizziness, Jaun dice, Malaria, Fever and Ague and all Liver and Stomach troubles. Purely vegetable; never gripe or weaken. Only 25c at Hood Bros, drug store." Scribbler?"Do you think it re quires genius to write poetry?" Serawler?"Lot necessarily, but it undoubtedly requires genious to sell it."?Ex. "I have been troubled with in- j ingestion forten years, have tried many things and spent much money to no purpose until I tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. I have taken two bottles and gotten more relief from them than all other medicines taken. I feel I more like a boy than 1 have felt in twenty years."?Anderson! Kiggs of Sunny Lane,Tex. Thous ands have testified as did Mr. Kiggs.?Hood Bros., Hare & Son, J. R. Led better. Even in a civil suit the lawyers jan be very uncivil to each other. -Ex. "I had piles so bad I could get! no rest nor find a cure until I tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, j Vfter using it once, I forgot I ever lad anything like Piles."?E. C j iloice, Somers Point, N. Y. Look jut for imitations. Be sure you ask for DeWitt's. Hood Bros., | Bare A Son, J. R. Led better. The man who lives on the top jf a mountain shouldn't object jo climate.?Ex. Spring coughs are specially iangerous and unless cured at mce, serious results often follow, dne Minute Cough Cure acts like j nagic. It is not a common mix ture but is a high grade remedy. I. It. I^edbetter. Hood Bros., Hare & Son. "This is tough on mo," groaned, ;he boarding house platter as it i yas carried in with the usual ?Sunday chicken.?Ex. Skin troubles, cuts, burns.! icalds and chafing quickly heal pv the use of DeVVitt's Witch [fazel Salve. It is imitated, lie aire you got DeWitt's. J. R. [^edbetter, llare & Son, Hood1 Bros. Rlobbs?"We don't hear so nuch about Mrs. Nation now.*' ilobbs?"Perhaps the liquor peo-, >le have induced her to bury the ratchet."?Ex. NOTICE. The undersigned have this day pought that part of the stocm ind business of Mr. Polie Gardner pertaining to the sale of buggies, vagons and harness, and nave ?ented the building now occupied py Mr. Gardner, where we shah ceep a full line of Hackney ana Barbour open and top buggies, >ne and two horse wagons, bug ry and wagon harness. The "lding public are requested toj ?xamine our vehicles and get our prices. Respectfully, H. D. Ellington & Co, JOHN M. TUKLEV. W. EDGA R STALLING# WE WISH To inform you that we have formed a copartnership under the name of Turley & Stallings, and will keep for sale Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, GROCERIES AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE. BICYCLES AND BICYCLE SUPPLIES FOR SALE. Repairing Bicycles a Specialty. We ask your patronage. TURLEY & STALLINGS. X X Clayton, N. C. ; At J. M. Turley's old stand, near the depot. I Come and Examine ^ U/ the big stock of ^ FarminglTools jjjj| $ HARDWARE ^ofallKinds * Us Of Every Description (fjt jjj HARROWS. CUUT1VATORS, J Us And Fertilizer Distributors. (ft PAINTS, OIL, VAK- BUGGY AND WAGON HAR W NISHES, SASH, DOORS, NESS. COLLARS, BR1- (f* US BLINDS. DLES, SADDLES. &c., (fl Us we have. M $ Us Watch This Ad. for a Change. 1\ $ HALL'S HARDWARE HOUSE. $ jy W.VhAlL. } Salesmen. BENSON. N. C. Jt X FINE MILLINERY .V The best stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods ever brought to Clayton just received at my store. Ready-to wear and Dress Hats. Newest styles and shapes. Dress Hats 50 cents and up, Laces, Trimmings, Neckwear, Belts, Baby Caps, Veiling, Gloves, Collars, Stamped Linen, Embroideries and every thing in the line of Notions that is usually kept in a millinery store. Standard Designer Patterns for Sale. You are invited to call and examine my stock. Respectfully, MRS. J. A. GRIFFIN, M20?3m CLAYTON, N. C. X We are Opposite Post Office/x 0 Go to G. W. Peedin & Go. for your fresh groceries. O * ' We have just received a nice line of O ( > JSC Patent and Half Patent Flour JV A 1 ' That is going as cheap as it it can be had We also jr ' ' have a nice line of Coffee, which we are selling at 10, jr J * 11, 12i, and 15 cents. V ! I our Groceries arc fresh and Nice, o I ? X SHOES. X A ' ' We have just received a Dice line of Ladies'and Gents' Shoes that must ( > go at very little profit. We also have a few Notions, that we wish to A 1 close out"at cost, All we ask is a trial to convince r ou. Y \ ' Yours to please, w g G W. PEEDIN & COMPANY, g X JM-tf Smithfield, N. C. X AN IMPROVEMENT! My shop has been repaired and enlarged recently and I have added many things to my stock. I deal in Dressed Lumber and Mouldings for house building. Turning and Bracket Work *3?DONE TO ORDER Kli Building Material?such as Sash, Doors, Blinds, Locks, Hinges, Screws, cut and wire Nails, Window Glass, Putty, &c. Cart, Wagon and Buggy Material. Carpenters' Tools. Agent for Longman & Martinez Celebrated Paints. MACHINISTS' SUPPLIES. Including Belts, Bolts, Pipes, Fittings, Etc. Undertakers Goods. I ask vour patronage. J. E. PAGE, KH-tf Clayton, IN. C.
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