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Page Six THE CAROLINA UNION PARMER [Thursday, December 12, 1912. BRYAN’S RALEIGH SPEECH. The Nebraskan Reaches His Greatest Height as a Defender of the Truth —Livingston Johnson’s Estimate. Following is an article which the Rev. Livingston Johnson, well-known Baptist leader in the State, recently had in the Raleigh News and Obser- f ver on the subject of the address by illiam J. Bryan at Raleigh several _ ys ago: “Please give me space to say a word about the matchless address of Mr. W. J. Bryan in the auditorium last Monday night. Whatever may be the opinion of men as to the po litical views of Mr. Bryan, all who heard the address the other night must admit that it was the speech of a Christian statesman, and marked the speaker as a man of high ideals and exalted character. “Two things in connection with the speech impressed me forcibly. The first is, that this man who is, perhaps the greatest living American, makes a most powerful plea for the funda mental truths of Christianity. The theory of creation in which he be lieves, is that which he gets from the Bible. ‘In the beginning God,’ he takes as his starting point. The atheist begins with matter and force in accounting for creation, but he goes back of that, to an Almighty Being, who created matter. Further i back than that he does not go, and ! does not care to go. Given God, and ; all else can be accounted for, but to deny the existence of God plunges one into impenetrable mystery. The Bible he accepts as the inspired Word of God- If it is merely the work of man, why has man not written a bet ter one? It was written in an age when we had not the great univer sities that we have to-day, and sci ence had not enriched the world by : her discoveries, as she since has. This I book, written in that age, deals bold ly with problems that reach from creation into the world beyond the grave- Its critics have never tried to improve upon it, their effort has been to destroy it, but in this they have failed. To say that men cannot write a better book than the Bible is either to concede its divine authorship, or to admit that the race of man has de generated since those early days when the Bible was written. The di vinity, or deity, of Christ, he believes in with all his soul. The miracles of Christ are only troublesome to those who reject His divinity. He is work ing greater miracles to-day than when He was here in the flesh. To take a man from the depths of sin and shame, and make him over, so that he hates the things he once loved and loves the things he once hated, is a greater miracle than raising the dead and Christ is doing that very thing every day in the world about us. “In this age of doubt and unbe lief, when our schools are clamoring for ‘academic freedom’ which simply means that those who compose the faculty should be permitted to teach any peculiar view that they may hap pen to hold, and the students believe anything or nothing as they choose; when many of our preachers are ten der-footed, and think that to come out emphatically for the old funda mental doctrines would be an indi cation of narrowness; in such a day, it is refreshing to hear the man who has the ear of the American people as no other man has, declaring his belief in these vital truths. Mr. Bry an says he is not a theologian, but if some books that I have recently read, written by teachers in theological seminaries, express the doctrinal views held by the schools in which they teach, it would be a good thing for these institutions to employ Mr. Bryan to lecture at least twice a year. “The second thing that impressed me is the fact that Mr. Bryan is a striking example of what the religion of Christ will do for a man. He said that William E. Gladstone’s great success as a statesman was attribut able chiefly to his faith in Christ. Bryan’s address reminded me of the series of fine articles written by Glad stone a few years before his death on ‘The Impregnable Rock of the Holy Scriptures.’ When Mr- Bryan was describing Gladstone, and giving his opinion as to the cause of his success and greatness of character I thought, and I venture hundreds of others thought ’there stands the Gladstone of America.’ Each of these statesmen built upon the same foundation- Gladstone had, and Bryan has, a simple, child-like faith in Christ, and in the doctrines of His Kingdom. “As great as is Bryan on the po litical forum, he reaches his greatest height as a defender of the Truth.’’ MAKING OI^R GARMENTS FOR THE CHILDREN. I wonder how many mothers know that a very warm garment for either boys or girls may be made from a man’s badly worn undershirt. Use the opening of the shirt for the front and bind or crochet around the neck and arm-holes. For very small children it will be long enough for a little skirt, while the larger ones can wear it over thin flannels and it will pro tect the chest. From old wool waists, guimpes may be made for the small daughter. One waist may have just enough good pieces to cut the small yoke and sleeves. For winter wear, it is a good idea to make a plain long waist and attach skirt of any material that will serve for a petticoat, or dress, and face the yoke on this. Worn under light aprons they make a warm and serviceable dress. [This hymn, which is sung to the familiar music of the sextet in Lucia, breathes the spirit of the “Men and Religion Forward movement’’ and represents a modern feeling which has rarely found expression in the songs of the Church.] The Spotless Company, from the beginning, has recognized that the principles of the Farmers Union were sound and right. We have given them our best wholesale prices. We have had dealings with as many members as any other concern that sells them goods. We know we have saved them thousands of dollars. When you buy ten-rolls of 3-ply Spotless Rubber Roofing from us for $12.70, that would cost you $17.50 or more elsewhere, that is practical cooperation. When you buy a No. 19 Oliver Plow from us for $6.47 that would cost you $8.50 anywhere else, you think the Union is a good thing, and it is, for without the volume of business we get from the Union we could not afford to sell at these prices. We are now giving the Farmers Union better prices than ever. Ask Dr. H. Q. Alexander, Mr. E. C. Faires, Mr. J. R. Rives what they thin'f of The Spotless Co. Ask any Local Business Agent what he thinks of us. They will all tell you we can save you money and will treat you right. In this advertisement we mention a number of items suitable for useful Christmas gifts, some to be given to others, some for you to give to yourself. All these, and many more, are fully described in our No. 13 Price List mailed you several weeks ago. Please ttie Women-folks A sewing machine is an ideal present for mother, wife, daughter, or other loved one. Easy run ning, noiseless, will last a lifetime. Spe cial prices to mem bers of the Union. Regular $30.00 ma chines for $14.18, $40.00 machines for $16 47, $50.00 machines for 820 48 and our Rotary machine usually sold for $60.00 fcr only $25.- 19. We wipe out the middleman; quick de livery from Richmond, little freight. Give Her a Steel Aange CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS Elconomleal and Useful The heaviest and best fitted four hole cast cook stove, '^ade to bum wood, has large firebox, big oven, neat and attractive in appear ance. Firebacks guaranteed for ten Southern made, no trouble about A present any good housekeeper would appreciate—useful, practical, lasting. Bakes quickly and evenly on top and bottom. See No 13 price list. Shipped qnick, little freight. years. parts’ An Ideal l_astlng Gilt The most thoughtful, con siderate gift yon can make-- provides delightful enter tainment to the entire fatnily circle orto friends and neigh bors who gather in to enjoy youi hospitality The sweet est, purest toned instruments sold anywhere Union prices range from $32.78 to $51 78. Warranted for twenty years. Write quick for Special Or gan Folder. For file Youno Man Nothing pleases a young man or boy more than to have a nice look ing buggy or runabout for his own use. If your boy has worked faithfully all the year, you could not make a bet ter investment than to give him one of our rigs, Such gifts keep the young men con tented and keep them with you. We have all styles Top buggies $42.27 aud up, run abouts $30.87, surries $75.00. Orders received soon will be delivered before Xmas. Ship ped quick from nearby factories. Little freight Nothing will be more pleasing to a good house keeper than a Spot less Specical Steel Range. This kind of present has the merit of being practi cal. They are quick, uni form bakers, have a large top cooking surface, are well made, beautifully trimmed and fully guaranteed Hundreds of these are in use in the best Union homes in North Carolina and they are all giving satisfaction. Size No. 8, 16 in. oven $26.84, 18 in. oven te8.27, 20 in. oven $29.45. Com plete with high closet and reservoir. Ship ped quick from Richmond, little freight. Saves Time and Uabor Whether you do your own washing or hire it done, you need a wash ing machine. It robs wash-day of its back breakingdrudgery, does your washing quicker and better and besides, is easier on the clothes. Give her a Spotless Junior Washer makes a practical useful present at small expense. Spot less washers $5.61. Spot- less Junior $6.51. Ship ped quick from Richniond, little freight. freight. How About a Healer? You have no idea how cheap ly you can heat that cold room. Think of the pleasure your boy, your girl or some other person would get from even a cheap heater in their bedroom. Double lined heaters as illus trated 18 inch size Me', 20 inch $1.23, 24 inch $1 54. Unexcel led for quick heating and per fect fire control. .Shipped quick from Richmond, little GWe Yourself a Present If you have worked hard cutting stalks by hand, you owe yourself a Spotless Stalk Cutter. Get several of your local union to join you in buying one and all use it. See descrip tion in our catalog, dust-proof axles; every price, $24.45. Ship- Buy Your Enaine Now Big money earned with Has seven knives; improvement. Special ped from Richmond; little freight. Other Suggestions for Christmas Gifts Fully described and quoted at money-saving prices in our No. 13 Price List: Musical Instruments, Mechanics’ Tools for boys. Trunks, all sizes and prices; Pocket Knives and Razors, Table Knives and Forks, Watchfs, al prices. Guns and Revolvers, Horse Blankets, Warm Buggy Robes, Food Choppers, Family Scales, Furniture, all kinds If you have not a copy of our No. 13 Price List, write for it. When writing us, be sure to state, “I am a member of the Farmers Union.” pori£ssfo: Inc. 39 Sliockoe Slip THE SOUTH’S MAIL ORDER H0USE> KICHIVIOISID, VA. every day a Spotless Blue Ribbon Gas oline Engine. Re liable, constant power; easy to run; no compli cated parts. T. P. Stewart, Hender- Brooks, Hot Spnngs, RC.: You soW me a fine engine.” J. R L9ng, Pleasant Hill N C • “Sawintr wood fine/’ J. E. Preston, Bel’ews Creek, N. _C . Am well satisfied.” Many other Union men say the same thing. Write today for Special Proposition to Union Men. SPOTLESS SPECIAL GUARANTEED RUBBER ROOFING nails and cement 1-ply, J5 1bs.; 2-ply, 45 lbs.; 3-ply, 55 lbs. per roll. l(K square ft. per roll. i-ply, guaranteed 6 years, price, roll 93c. 2-ply, guaranteed 12 yrs., 3-ply, guaran teed 18 yrs., price, roll $1.61 Spotless Rubber Roofing Not guaranteed; equal to most nrands sold at one-third more. With nails and cement. Rolls con tain 108 sq. ft I ply, wt, roll, 35 lbs.; price, 74c. 2- ply, wt., roll, 45 lbs.; price, $1.03. 3- ply. wt, roll, 55 lbs.; price, 1.27. Full description in our catalog. Free samples on request RUBBER? HOOFlHi 39 SlYocKoe Slip
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