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ooo oof PEOPLE'S PULPIT... Sermon by CHARLES T. RUSSELL Pastor Brooklyn TaLemacJe, Ooo Chicago, June 20.-Pa.itor Russell of the Brooklyn Tabernacle preached here twice today iu Orchestra Hall. As usual be bud a large and attentive au dience. We quote one of bis discourses la part as follows: Tl II It 1 T 1 nree ivicn and l wo Women Whom Jesus Loved. Text, "Lord, He Whom Thou Lovest Is Sick." ooo . i. .... could we suppose mat Jesus would buve allowed blin to go without urg ing hlin strenuously, without at least warning him, that by bis course be was making tbe choice of eternal tor ment? Can we supiMjso that our Mas- tlon with the subject. Now, when we hearken to the Word of find, how plain, ho-v g!niple. Low reasonable, are Its teachings! The l.-ud are dead and not alive. However, In view of Clod's plan that tTjere Khali l n resurrectlou of the ileud "In due time" he speaks of the dead not in ext'.mt like the brute, but as merely asleep. They are waltins for the morulas the glo rious morning of Messiah's Kingdom, when "the Sun of Righteousness shall nrt.se with healing In Its beams." when Satan shall be bound for a thousand years and deceive the peoples no more. Instead of the reign of Sin and Death the reign of Righteousness and Life everlasting shall begin. How beauti fully the Scriptures answer the ques tion of where the dead sleep, "Many of them that sleep in the duat of the earth shall awake" (Daniel xil. 2). "Laiarus, Corn Forth." Jesus and his disciples turned their CLOSING DAY OFJJONGRESS Review cf Legation Enacted During the Session IMPORTANT BILLS ARE PASSED. Short Locals All men who have any knowledge of ter knew that all the people whom be ateps toward Bethany. Toor Martha Jesus esteem hlm-Chrlstlans, Gentiles, and Jews. All men whatever their religious convictions are ready to admit the surpassing personality of the great Nazarene and his wonderful words of life. It Is ns respects his Messlahshlp that they differ. However, we sub mit that If he were not the special serv ant of Jehovah, the Son of God, ns be claimed, sent Into the world on a special mission, then be must of neces nlty have been either a deceived man or a wicked Impostor. Ills wonderful personality and words of Justice and wisdom and love contradict the thought that bo was either Ignorant or a deceiver. Hence the only tenable ground Is that bo waa a deceived man or else that he was Indeed the Ron of Ood who acted and spoke and per formed miracles under Divine direction and power. We hold that tbe evl dencos of his teaching overwhelmingly corroborate the truth of bis claims. But here we make a distinction be tween the claims which our Lord Jesus made for himself and other claims which have been mado for him with out his sanction and without apostolic or other inspired corroboration. Let it not be supposed that we are forgetting tho length and breadth of Jesus' love for all humanity and a spe cial love for all of bis disciples, yea, for all who loved righteousness and Bought, as be did, to do the Father's will. In keeping with this was bis prayer for his disciples on the night before his crucifixion, In connection with which we read, "Jesus having loved his own, loved them unto the end" (John xlll. 1). And again bis statement "Greater love bath no man than this, that a man lay down bis life for bis friends" (John xv, 13). And ngaln his statement, "Who Is my moth rr, and who are my brethreu? And be stretched forth bis band to his disci pies, and said, Itehold my mother, and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which Is In Heaven, the same Is my brother, and sister, and mother" (Matthew xlll, 48-50). Theso expressions give us a glimpse of the length and breadth of tho love of Jesus. But for the present occasion let us consider those persons whom Jesus Is wild to have specially loved. "Jscui Oholding Him Loved Him ' The rich young nobleman who came to the Lord said, Itabbl, what good thing shall I do that I may Inherit the Kingdom of God? Jesus saltu untu him, Thou knowest , the command iiiPtits . . . and be said unto hlin, Master, nil these have I observed from my youth. Then Jesus beholding hi in, loved him. Jesus ' lovingly admired the young man who was thus deslroui of being In full accord with the Hear cnly Father's will. That young man liad very much of the Master's own Fplrlt. lie wanted to do right and he desired to have the gift of God, eter un I life. He thought that be must have merited this by bis faithful atten tion to the Law. Yet ho knew that b bud not attained to eternal life, that tho death sentence was still upon hlin He sought counsel of the greatest Itabbl, tho greatest Teacher. Thai Teacher loved so earnest a spirit and proffered blm advice on what be still lacked of coming fully up to God'a re quiremcnta of those who will bo grant ed n place In tho Messianic Kingdom which in "due time" Is to bless Israel mid, through Israel, nil tbe families ol the earth. In no uncertain terms tho Mastet gave tho young man to see that while he had been keeping, probably to th( best of bis ability, thn commandmeutf of the decalogue, hu had only 1 in per fectly discerned the meaning of th( Divine requirement of lovo for bit neighbor ns for himself. Tho young man was very rich. And to fulfll th requirements of tho Law to love bit neighbor ns himself would have meant not tho hoarding of wealth, nor neces sarlly the distribution of It nil, but the wiso use of It la tho Interest of hit fellowmen. Ttut to galu a share In the Kingdom would require even ttion than this. He must take up bis rrost and become a follower of Jesus walk Ing In the steps of full obedience tc the Divine will. The price was too muck for tho young man, and ho weut hit way. Jesus merely answered tho quos tlon but did not urge tho young mni to thus present himself a living inert tee to God nnd his service. Indeed lc uo cnBe did Jesus ever do more than Invito never did he urgo. On tho con trary ho advised, Fit down first and count tho cost of dlsclpleshlp What could we surmlso respecting the eternal destiny of this young mac who had beeu striving so earnestly t( addressed and who failed to accept bis message would be consequently con signed to eternal torture, and that ho let them go without urging the mat ter upon them? We could uot so think! Thank God we are gradually petting free from the bondage of error fastened upon us by those who mis translated certain words In our P.lble. We get the proper view when we re member that Jesus' message at that time was "Tho Gospel of tho King dom." Ho was merely luvltlng who ever might have the car to bear nnd the heart to appreciate the privilege to become associated with himself In the glorious Kingdom for which be told his dlaclples to pray, "Thy King dom come; thy will be done on earth as It Is done In fceaven." What the rich young man lout was tho special privilege of becoming a Jolnt-helr with Christ In that Kingdom which, in due time, will lx established and whoso mission will be tho blessing of Israel and the world. It will bring to them times of restitution of all things which God hath spoken by the mouth of all the holy prophets since the world began" Acts 111. 1 21.) He Whom Thou Loveet Is Sick." Our text stands related to a very wonderful chapter In our Lord's min istry. Jesus with his disciples was about three days' Journey from Beth any, the home of Lazarus, Martha and Mary. But they knew bis where abouts, for be was a special friend and their homo was his home whenever he was near Jerusalem. Lazarus took seriously 111. But tho two sisters, Mar tha and Mary, feared nothing, since they had such great confidence In Je sus, even to belter in his anility to awaken sleepers from death. They thought It proper to send tbe Mas ter word respecting Lazarus, but not proper to dictate to blm what should be done In the case. Rather they left to himself to decide wiietu er he should speak the word and rebuke the disease or whether be should come to Bethany and take tbe sick by the baud and say, Arise. Tho simple message they sent was. "Lord, he whom thou lovest Is sick." The beuutlful, childlike, simple faith which they exhibited must have beeu very pnnious In the Master s sight Nevertheless Jesus said nothing, and did nothing In the matter for three days. Then ho said to his disciples, "Our friend Lazarus sleepeth." They did not grasp his meaning until be said to t bein plainly, Lazarus Is dead; and I am glad for your sakes that I was uot there. I am glad because It will give uie an opportunity to demon strata to you and through you to all who shall be my disciples In tho fu ture the great power of God that Is vested In me In respect to the resur rectlon of the dead. All ltlble Students surely have no ticed bow frequently lu the Scriptures tbe word "sleep" Is used as a poetical synonym for death. "Abraham slept with bis fathers." "Dnvld slept with his fathers." Prophets, priests and kings are said to have slept with their fathers, whether good or bad. Like wise the New Testament uses the same figure of speech. We read that St. Stephen tho martyr, stoned to death, "fell asleep." 8t. I'uul speaks of the Church as falling asleep In dentil and refers to all of our friends, good nnd bad, who go down Into death, as being "asleep lu Jesus." Ho tells us that we need not sorrow for them as others who know not the resurrec tlou hope. All who fall nsleep In death beeu use of Adam's trnusgresslou nnd Its death sentence have In Jesus a Divinely apHluted Redeemer who In God's duo time Is to awaken all the sleeping hosts of Adam's race. "All that are iu their graves shall hear the voice of the Son of mnu nnd come forth." They that have done good (who have secured Divine approval us worthy of eternal life) shall come forth unto the resurrection of life I full per fectlonl; nnd they that have done evil that have not secured the Divine ap proval as being worthy of eternal life shall como forth In the resurrection for Judgment (John v, 2H, 2l) or trial, for discipline, for correction lu right eousncss during Messiah's relgu of 1,000 years. Coming forth lu that Judgment time or trial time, all the willing and obe dlent will eventually bo lifted out of In and death, while those disobedient to tho light nnd opportunity will bo again consigned to death Second Death, everlasting extinction (John v, 28, 21), n. V.). We have read our Bibles too care lessly In tho past and have given too much heed to those who, with less op portunltles than ourselves, grossly mis Interpreted Its teachings. What did and Mary meantime were sorely dls apiK)lnted. Not for a moment did they suppose that their mighty Friend would allow this trouble to come upon them that he would neglect to como or to use bis power to save Lazarus from dying. So grief-stricken and so heart-broken were they that Martha only came to meet the Master, and her first words were those of gentle re proach reminding blm of their dis appointment in him: "Lord, If thou badst been here (If thou hadst come when we sent thee word) our broth er bad not died." What message of comfort did Jeans express? Did he say, Martha. Lazarus is far better off In heaven! He la wltn tho angels! He Is singing and very happy! Surely you would not bring him back to earth again! Were these the words of Jesus? No. lie merely said, "Thy brother shall rise again." He thus Implied that her brother was not alive but really dead. How could he Chief Measures Govern Railroads, Statehood for Arizona and New Mex ico, Bureau of Mines, Tariff, Recla mation, Postal Savings Banks, and Publicity of Campaign Contributions. IMPORTANT BILLS PASSED, t J Revision of the railroad laws, in- eluding the creation or a com- merce court. Admitting Arizona ?nd New Mexico as separate states. Authorizing the establishment of postal savings banks. Giving to the president unlimit ed authority to withdraw public lands for conservation purposes, Providing for publicity of cam palgn contributions Authorizing the issue of $20,000,. 000 in certificates of Indebtedness to complete reclamation projects, Creating a bureau of mines, Extendina tho activities of the tariff board and appropriating! $250,000 for Its use. Washington, June 25. Nothwlth- rise again If he had not ceased to live? standing the fact that action on many keep tho Law and to gain eternal life wo think respecting this word "sleep' nnd who turned from Jesus and do cllned to take up tho cross and follow blm? Could we suppose that Dlvhu Justice would send such a man to eter nal torment under these conditions' If there were muli a penalty ovtr hln anyway? Did we suppose that both the good nnd tho bad "sleep" In beav en? We were told that the bad woutil go to a piece ten warm for sleep. But our own bra ns nnd our own Bibles we never thought of using In connec Marthn'a reply Indicates that she un derstood what wera the teachings of Jesus and of the prophets. She said. "I know that be shall rise again In the resurrection at the Inst day." But Je sus wished to draw her attention to tbe present and to have her ask him even at this time to call Lazarus back from tbe sleep of death. So be said, "I am the resurrection and tho life." You, Martha, recognize mo ns tho Mes siah, the Son of God. You believe that eventuully when the resurrection does take place. God'a resurrection power will be exercised through me. And now I am here with you. Why do you not ask me to exerciso some of this power In advance? Where have you laid blm? Martha finally caught the thought. but replied. No, no, Lord, It is too late now. By this time he stlnketh, for he has been dead four days. If you bad come when I sent you word, or even bad gotten here within a day or so, there would have been some hope, but now It has gone too far for that; for decomposition has set In. No miracle could possibly reorganize broken-down tissues. But Jesus Insisted that they should show him the place. When he came to tho tomb, what did the Master do? Did be command Lazarus to lay nslde his crown nnd harp In heaven nnd bid the nngels goodby nnd come back to earth life? No! Did he call for him to come up from Turgatory. the location of which nobody knows? No! What did be say? Addressing the tomb, he snld, "Lazarus, come forth!" And what occurred? The dead one came forth. He was not alive at nil! He waa dead! The Beloved Family. We read again. "Now Jesus loved Martha and ber sister, and Lazarus.' Some have thought that they discerned Lazarus amongst later disciples of Chrlst-posslbly Barnabas. But any way be was one whom Jesus loved, even though he was not one of the apostles who followed with the Lord, And Martha has come down to us as a synonym of bustling, energetic hos pitality, "busied about msny things. Yet surely she was loving and loyal to the Master. Jesus loved Martha and we may be sure therefore that be loves all of similar character. But be loved Mary also. And we do not for get that when she gave up some of her housework that she might sit at tho feet of Jesus and learn of blm the Master declared that she bad "chosen the better part." This was tho Bame Mary who anointed the Master with tbe precious spikenard ointment five days before his burial. Martha and Mary both loved and were loved of the Imrd, yet, evidently, Mary's lovo and tlio form It took was npeclally approv ed of the Master, Finally wo come in John the loving disciple of whom It Is said that he was "that disciple whom Jesus loved. What a glorious testimony was John's! We renieuilier that he and bis brother loved the Iird so dearly that they de sired that In his Kingdom In the future they might bo next to blm, one on his. right hand, the other on his left band Wo remember that tbe Mnster answer- d that only by drinking of his cup of fhamo and Ignominy, and by being baptized into his sacrificial death could they hope to alt In his throne at all And we recall bow loyally they agreed to these terms. In proportion as we are desirous of having tbe Master's nproval and smile. let us each seek to cultivate his char ncter-llkeness. The Apostle tells us that such copies of God's dear Son aro to be honored with a share with him In his Kingdom glory on the heavenly plane. To such will come the honor nnd urlvllego of blessing nnd uplifting mankind In general to nn earthly sal vntlon in l'aradise restored-by and by. As we note the special features of character which called forth the Master's love we wl'l more and more be able to copv tlu'tn In reaching our Unix), important measures was delayed by conflicts between Insurgent and regu lar Republican factions In both branch es and that the Democratic minority was an active force, congress con cludes its long session today with a record for enacting legislation that sel dom, If ever, has been equaled. In tbe matter or reform movements for which President Taft stood sponsor there were many instances of success. Opposed to the formidable list of legislation obtained was a compara tively small number of measures which had administration sympathy. but railed or passage. They were measures on the subjects of ship sub sidy, anti-Injunction, for new forms of government In Alaska and on the Pan ama canal zone, to create a bureau of public rates, to provide increased rates for second class mall matter, to create the Appalachian forest reserve and Increase the engineer corps of the army. Not the least consplclous acts of con gress were the strenuous measures taken by the house of representatives to reform its system of conducting business so that less power might be reported In the speaker and the organ ization of which he was the natural leader. The speaker was removed from the committee on rules, which he had been previously credited with dominating, and a new rule was ndopted for the purpose of effectually preventing pigeon holing of bills when they were approved by a majority of the house, regardless of party affiliation. The enormous demand for legisla tion pressed upon congress is shown by the fact that since the beginning of the present congress 27,000 bills have been Introduced In the bouse and 9,000 In the senate, In addition to hundreds of resolutions. The record as far as the number of bills is concerned is without a parallel. CHARLTON MAY GO FREE New Jersey Has No Jurldiction and Italy May Drop Case. New York, June 25. Porter Charl ton will never be tried for murder in the courts of New Jersey. Whether he beat his wife on the head Into Insensi bility with blows with a wooden mal let at Lake Como, Italy, and then stuffed hor, still living. In a trunk and sank the trunk in the waters of the lake, is a matter outside the jurisdic tion of tho New Jersey courts. On tho other hand, he will not be re leased until the question of his sanity is determined. This is assured by the Charlton family, who announced through counsel that if the youth's mind proved dangerously unsound they would take the Initiative in having him committed to some suitable Institution. The father. Judge Charlton, said pre vlously he believed Porter crazy. The attltudo of the New Jersey courts as denned by Prosecutor Pierre Garven of Hudson county is this: "The state of New Jersey now holds Charlton merely on the complaint of the Italian consul general as a fugitive from Italian Justice, pending a request for his extradition from the Italian do partnient of state. If extradition Is not demanded there is absolutely no action the courts of this state can take." Thus there is a possiolllty that Charlton may walk from Jail a free man, without trial, for the general trend of the dispatches from Rome seems to Indicate that the Italian gov erument will act In the mooter with re luctance, If at all, since to demand ex tradition of an American svbject who had committed a crime within Italian jurisdiction would Imperil a cherished Italian precedent. When Charlton reached the Jail on the Jersey City heUhts he was led Into the office of Sheriff J. J. Kelly where his pedlgreo wns taken and he was assigned to a cell. From Saturday's Dally. Miss Frances Grebe Is spending several weeks in Omaha with friends, going there this morning. FOR SALE Several good young horses. Inquire of H. G. Todd, Mur ray, Neb. 3tw A. E. Todd from west of the city Is in today attending attending to business matters. J. L. Burrows is spending the day in Omaha, being a passenger this morning for that city. Mrs. John Weber is spending the day In Omaha, being a passenger for that city this morning on the early train. S. H. Atwood of Lincoln Is spend ing the day In the city, coming down from his home this morning on train No. 4. Fred Majors, wife and baby are over Sunday visitors at Lincoln to which city they departed this morn ing on the Burlington. George P. Horn and his son Henry from near Louisville are visitors to day in the city, coming in this morn ing for a day's business visit. Misses Florence, Helen and lone Dovey are visitors today in Omaha, having gone to that city this morn ing on the early Burlington train. Miss Hermla Windham is spending today in Glenwood, having gone to that city for a visit with relatives this morning. A. F. Hedengren, master carpen ter of the Burlington, was an over night visitor in the city, being a guest at the Hotel Riley. Frank Gobelman who has been painting at Nebraska City, returned to this city last evening for a few days visit with his wife. Mrs. Caplski and daughter Henrlet ta are visitors for several days In Omaha, being passengers for that city on the morning train. Mrs. Wm. Penn of Prescott, la., who was a visitor with friends at Auburn, Neb., passed through the city this morning en route home. Joe Altman, a well known Burling ton employe departed last evening for Chicago where he will spend sev eral weeks taking a vacation. Mrs. Joshua Andrews and son are among those spending today in Om aha, having gone to that city this morning on the early Burlington tarin. Mrs. George Bruhl departed this morning for O'Neill where she will join ber husband who is now run ning on the O'Neill line of the Bur llngton.' R. R. Nlckles, the well known Rock Bluffs farmer, is among the large crowd of good people in the city this afternoon, having driven in from his farm to attend to business. L. R. Upton, one of Union's prom inent citizens and business men came up this morning on business in con nection with the Morris case, return ing to his home on the morning M P. train. Mrs. Peter Hanrahan who has been spending several weeks in the city with her daughter, Mrs. M. Whelan and family, departed this morning for Grand Island, Neb. Mr 8. Emmons Ptak and little daughter, Alice and little son Theo dore returned from Sioux City la., yesterday afternoon where they have been visiting the past two weeks with Mr. Ptak'a sister, Mary, who is married and living at that place. Mrs. W. P. Allbee of Glenwood, la., who has been spending several days in the city on a visit with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Barwick, de parted this morning for her home. She Is accompanied by her little niece, Miss Hilda Julyan who will spend several days with her. Mrs. Seward' Fellows and Mrs. Charles Warner of Keosauqua, la., who have been making a visit with Mrs. W. B. Banning at Union, pass ed through the city this morning on their way home. The ladles are Bis ters of Mrs. Banning. Adam Hild, the well known and popular citizen from west of the city, came in this morning with his broth er Michael who was returning to his home at Hedrtck, la., and spent the remainder of the day visiting with his son Michael and old friends in the city. Michael Hild of Hedrlck. Ia., who has been spending several weeks In the city making a visit with his broth er, Adam Hild, departed this morning for his home. Owing to the large amount of clover hay which he has upon his farm he haa tr cut short his visit and hurry home to help put It up. He bad a very fine time dur Ing his stay here and greatly enjoy ed his visit. He regretted having to leave as his brother and other rela tlves were so Insistent upon his stay ing for a much longer vIbU and he promised that he would make his next visit much more extended. Mr Hild Is a very fine gentleman and has proven very popular with all who met blm during his stay in this vlcln Ity. C. F. Vallery came in this after noon from his farm southwest of the city to attend to business matters. Peter Campbell Is one of those from Rock Bluffs precinct, in the city looking after business matters today. Philip H. Meislnger and family are visitors in the city coming in thi3 moruing from his home near Cedar Creek. Phil Becker Is among the farmers from west of the city spending the day here looking after business mat ters. George S. Smith and family of Rock Bluffs are visitors today ia the city, coming in this afternoon on business. J. M. Meislnger, the well known Eight Mile Grove precinct citizen, 13 spending today In the city attending to business. George Volk is one of the popular young men from west of the city in today to attend to business, driving In from his farm this morning. John Kaffenberger is one of the good citizens from west of the city who have business with the local merchants to look after today. S. Furlong, the veteran Rock Bluffs citizen, is among those spend- ng the day in the city, having driven up from his home this afternoon. Philip Horn is one of the excellent people from west of the city spend ing the day here attending to busi ness, driving in from his home this morning. Henry Born, the well known citi zen from west of the city spent sev eral hours In the city today on busi ness, coming In from bis home this morning. Adam Schaffer, one of the best men from southwest of the city, is spending the day In the city visiting with friends and looking after busi ness matters. John A. Hennlngs, one of Cedar Creek's good citizens, is spending the day here with friends and looking after business, driving in this morn ing from his home. Charles Carlson ana we are spending today in Omaha, having gone to that city on the early Bur lington train. Mrs. W. A. Wheeler is a visitor today in Omaha, being a passenger for that city this morning on the Burlington train. Mrs. II. J. Strelght departed this morning for Omaha where she will spend the day with her daughter and her new grand-daughter. Miss Dora Will Is a visitor today In Lincoln going to that city this morning in company with her sister, Mrs. W. W. Windham. Misses Ellen and Alice Pollock are spending today in Omaha, having been passengers for that city on the morning Burlington train. John Busche, the well known and popular Cedar Creek farmer, is in the city today on business, having driven in this morning from his farm. Miss Florence Cory of this city who has been spending several weeks vis iting with relatives in Sac City, Ia., returned to her home last Thursday. Ell Smith, the Union hog raiser, ia spending the day in the city, having been called here by the settlement of the estate of his brother, Miles Rus sell Smith' in county court. Mrs. F. H. Dunbar, Miss Jessie Drost and Mrs. Rhuman were a party of ladles from this city and Murray who are spending today in Omaha, having gone to that city on the early Burlington train. Mrs. P. E. Ruffner was a passen ger this morning for Omaha where she will be Joined by her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Roy Dodge and together they will go, to Columbus, Duncan and Silver Creek where they will be the guests of G rover Ruffner for sev eral weeks. Mrs. Wade W. Uindham and baby of Lincoln who have been in the city for several days visiting with her parents, Councilman A. S. Will and wife and with R. B. Windham ami family, returned to her home this morning. J. R. C. Gregory, roaa ororseer of Mt. Pleasatn precinct, is spending the day in the city on some county business and meeting old friends, having driven in from hl3 home this morning. John Reuland of this city who has been working at Louisville for sev eral weeks, came down this morning to spend several days In the city with his family, having to wait for mater ial for his work at Louisville. Gus Carlson departed this morn ing for the north where he expects to Join the Burlington bridge crew with which he was employed. His hand which had become infected Is get ting along nicely now and he is anti cipating no more trouble with it. MrsW. L. Hanson and Miss Iva Bowman of Lincoln who have been visiting with the family of George Wittstruck of Lincoln In this city for several days departed today for their home. They expect to spend today In Omaha and go to Lincoln on an evening train.