rfligisyrriy -.a - m?i Wsi .mht.o-w n , hi niitoii nF L ; M A t THE COUNCIL AT JERUSALEM Sunday School Lesson for Msy 23, 1909 Specially Arranged (or This Paper LESSON THXT. Acts 15 UX,, MiMlioiy VPTKCH SS, 2f. UOI.DKX TKXT "We l.ollcvc Unit through tlio grnco of'tlie Lord shall bo saved, oven an tliey."- Act 1S:11. TIM K. About M A. !"., us Is commonly agreed, though varlmiH ncliolurs plnco It earlier. PLACE. Antloch In Hyilu, unil Jerinn lrni. Suggestion and Practical Thought. V. 1. "Certain men," perilous those sent by JiimoH (Qui. 2: 12) "ennio down from Judcu." Tho Doztin toxt says that tliCBO visitors wore Phnrl KooH, lnomhorB of the strictest sect of the .lews. FurhnpH they came to In vestlKnte runiorH of Inxlty In the church; nt any rate, they "taught the brethren" (the verb is In tho Imper fect, Implying continued action, they kept teaching), "and saltl. Except ye bo circumcised . . yo cannot be saved." "A very different doctrine Irom St. Paul's' 'Believe on the Lord .leans 'Christ, and thou Hlinlt bo saved' (Acts 10:31)." Hackham. The Importance of the Question. The Christian church, during Its Jlrst 20 years, had spread over Palestine, Phoenicia, Damascus, Antloch, Cyprus and South Galatlu In Asia Minor. It was rapidly growing, especially among the (lentlles. The difference that had arisen set off against each other the two great centers of growth, .lerusa 1m and Antloch. it threatened to di vide tho Christian churches Into two eontendlng and Irreconcilable fac tions. If that happened, It would probably bo the deathblow to the young religion, tho destruction of tho hopes of tho world through Christ. Could any matter he more momen tous? V. 2. "They ("the brethren," v. 1) determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them (Including Titus, Gal. 2: 1, afterward Paul's com panion, a Greek, a man of much abil ity, who would serve us a specimen of the Gentile converts), should go up to .lerusalem (J500 miles away) about this question." Paul went "by revela-1 tion" (Gal. 2: 2), which Is entirely consistent with the statement that the church sent him. After much debate, that everyone might express his views, as Is proper in a democratic assembly such as all Christian gatherings should bo, Peter spoke up. His nearness to Christ and his strong character combined to make hi in a leader. Moreover, In this case ho had had personal experience which placed him on Paul's side the divine revelation bidding him go to the Gentile Cornelius, and tho outpour ing of the Spirit upon that convert and his household. It was precisely bucIi witness to tho right of the Gen tiles to enter the church without cir cumcision as Paul himself described from his missionary experience. Peter Insisted upon it with characteristic vigor, closing with tho pointed ques tion, "Why . . . put a yoke upon tho neck of tho (Gentile) disciples, which neither our fathers nor we wero nble to bear?" the yoke being tho minute oppressive rites of Juda ism, with the Pharisaic additions, im posed as a condition of salvation. There is only one condition of salva tion, said Peter In conclusion, "tho grace (tho free gift, unbought by any deed of ours) of the Lord Jesus Christ," As Peter sat down, Paul must havo clapped his hands! Tho decision ombodleJ in a letor: (1) To clarify and unify judgment in tho preparation of it; (2) to guard against slips of memory on the part of tho envoys; (3) to prevent misun derstandings; (4) to preserve for fu ture occasions tho results of tho con ference. Capt. Cuttle's advice, "When found, make a note on," applies to all weighty mutters. Tho reasons for tho restrictions: 3. Tho "pollutions of idols" (v. 20), explained as "meats offered to idols" (v. 29), came to bo a sore trouble In tho church, and liberty to eat such meat (the meat commonly sold had nearly all formed part of sacrifices) was at a later tlmo claimed for Chris tians very strenuously by Paul. But until tho Gentllo churches wero con firmed In their now separation from Idolatry, it was wise to require them to abstain from whatover might tempt thorn with memories of tho licentious revels which heathenism colebrated in the name of religion. 2. "Fornication," however, was the groat Bin of Idolatry, which "glorified sexual vice with tho halo of a sacred sanction." Schaff. CourtezanB wero tho priestesses of tho temples of Ve nus, and crowds of abandoned women gathered around most of theso so called holy shrines. To this day, sex ual Immorality is tho terrible sin of idolatry, as tho missionary annals of Africa, India, China, Japan and tho South seas most abundantly show. 3. "Things Btranglod," meant "tho flesh of such animals as were killed in snares, and whoso blood was not poured forth." Gloag. Tho Jown wero forbidden to eat theso, as coming un der tho larger restriction that follows: 4. "Blood" was forbidden the Jows as an article of diet (Inductive Study 7) becauBO blood was a symbol of life, which was to bo hold sacred, and of sacrifice, which waa to be roverod. It was the holy token of tho remission of Bin (Hob. 9: 22). Their most pro clous religious Ideals urged tho Jows to abstain from blood; but among the Gentiles it was, in various forms, a delicacy. To abstain from blood would bo a little self-denial on tho part of tho Gentiles, while failure to do so would make it almost impossi ble for Jew and Gentile Christians to eat together, CALF'S HEAD WITH POTATOES Dish That Is Looked Upon ns a Deli cacy by Our English Cousins Across the Water. Hoqulrcd: Hnlf a calf's head, ono carrot, one onion, one stick of celery, two tnblespoonful8 of Hour, one gill of vlnegnr, six large potatoes, popper, salt, white of egg, and a little but ter. Wash and clean the head thorough- !y, and remove tho brain. Sot tho neat In a stew-pan, and cover with cold water, with the carrot, onion, cel ery and the Hour worked Into n smooth paste with vlnegnr and a lit tle water. Brim; this to tho boll, skim well, and simmer for two hours. Boll the tongue nnd brain separately. When done place the head on n large dish, garnish It with slices of tongue and a powdering of brown crumbs. Pour brown gravy round, nnd servo tho chopped brain in a little nicely sea soned white sauce. Bake tho potatoes, land when done make a small hole at the top of each and Bcoop out tho whole of the Inside. Mnsh It In n sauco pn.il over tho fire with a little butter, 'milk, tho white of nn egg, pepper nnd salt. Fill the skins with the mixture, put in the oven to make hot, and serve In a folded napkin. London Tit-Bits. One or two tablespoonfuls of ammo nia In a pall of water will clean win dows better thnn anything elso. A few drops of ammonia in a cupful of warm water, applied carefully, will remove spots from paintings and chromos. Pnrmesan eheero sprinkled thickly over stowed tomatoes that nro later browned in a baking dish gives them an ndded zest. One of tho first rules to bo observed 1n the proper troatment of silk dresses or silk materials is that silk must never bo folded. Baked apples witli cream ure served in many households for a breakfast irult. They mny be baked tho day before and heated for morning use. When making npplo plo the flavor is much Improved and tho apples will keep a good color If a few drops of lemon juice are squeezed over tho ap ples just before tho pasto Is put on. It Is claimed that woody house plants that grow a bark can be strengthened and made to flourish like tho proverbial bay treo If given Iron water soaked from rusted Iron and poured Into the soil. Veal Frlcandeau. Three pounds of veal, half a pound of fat bacon, two onions, two carrots, n small bunch of herbs, one stick of celery, stock. Take about three pounds of cushion of veal, pare off the skin, and trim tho Joint Into an oval shapo. Lard this thickly wltn strips of bacon. Put It into a stowpnii on a bed of carrots, onions, nnd celery, and a bunch of herbs. Add enough stock to nearly cover the veal, then put over a plcco of buttered paper nnd stew very gently for an hour and a half, basting It con stantly over the paper. When cooked place the veal on a baking-tin in n hot oven: flour It thickly and let It brown. Strain tho stock, free It from grenBO, and boll It down to half glaze. Serve tho veal with the sauco round nnd n garnish of tomatoes. To Clean Light Carpets. Light carpets can bo cloancd with a mixture of coarso salt and light cornmeal. Put the mixture on plenti fully and scrub In tho usual manner with a clean, dry scrubbing brush. Afterwnrd sweep the carpet clean and uso tho carpet sweeper to collect tho dust. Magnesia will clean soiled spots on rugs or carpets, and often a badly blemished mark can bo removed if washed with the suds from naphtha soap and then rubbed dry with a clean cloth. Naphtha soap Is excellent for cleaning colored rugs, if tho soap Is not too llborally used. It does not fado tints, but tends to brighten them. Orange Cake. Two-thirds cup of sugar, tablespoon butter creamed. Add 1 egg, cup of milk, 1 cup of flour, with 2 tea spoons baking powder sifted together, and bent all thoroughly. Bake In two round tins. For filling, take n heaping cup of confectioners' Biignr and wet with nbout a tablespoon of boiling water. Beat, and flavor with tho grat ed rind of orange. Spread on tho cakes, and peel tho orango and cut in thin slices and lny over both layers, then put tho two togothor. Creme Seville. Dissolve hnlf an ounco of isinglass into a breakfast cupful of whito wine. Then w"ork some sugar on the rind of a lemon and squeeze the Juice Into the wine. Let tho mlxturo stand until nearly set, then add a pint of stiffly whipped cream, and add three table spoonfuls of orange marmalade. Mix; well and mould. Almond-Celery Sandwich. A delicious sandwich filling is mado from one part chopped almonds and two parts shreddod or grated celery, with a dust of salt. Moisten the mlx turo with mayonnaise and spread bo tween thin crustless slices of brown bread. To Clean Light Carpets. Try block magnesia, rubbing it thor oughly in the carpet and then sweep ,ing. This is a good way to clean bath rugs that are not washable, as they do not havo to bo wet. Coffee Mould. Make Just a plain cornstarch pud ding with one-hnlf cup of strong cof foe added for flavoring. P-The Home.-1 NEW LIFE AND STRENGTH Obtained Through Propor the Kidneys. Action of Mrs. Joslah Straw, 52C X, Broodwny, Canton, So. Dak., Bays: "I suffurcd for some time with rheumatic pains In my limbs nnd was weak and languid. Tho irregularity of tho kldnoy secre tions also caused in u c h annoyance. After using Doan's Kidney Pills I did not have Uicbo trou bles. They Hccmcd to put' new life and Btrcngth Into my system nnd helped mo In ovory way. My husband had nn cxperlenco almost tho same, and It Is with plcnsuro that wo both recommend Donn'a Kidney Pills." Sold by all denlcra. GO cents a box. Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. ANOTHER TERROR. G2X Frightened Pup Geo! I nlwnys heard that women wore going into everything; but I never know there wero lndy dog catchers; SKIN TROUBLES CURED. Two Little Girls Had Eczema Very Badly In One Case Child's Hair Came Out and Left Baro Patches. Cutlcura Met with Great Success. "I havo two Httlo girls who havo been troubled very badly with eczema. Ono of them had It on her lower limbs. I did everything that I could hear of for her, but it did not glvo in until warm weather, when it socm lngly subsided. Tho next winter when it became cold tho eczema Btartcd again and also in her head where It would tako tho hair out and leavo baro patches. At tho samo tlmo her arms wero soro tho wholo length of thorn. I took her to a physlclnn, but tho child grow worso all tho tlmo. Her sister's arms were also affected. I be gan using Cuticura Remedies, and by tho tlmo tho second lot was used their akin was soft and Binooth. Mrs. Charles Baker, Albion, Mo., Sept. 21, '08." Potter Drue ic Chcrn. Corp.. Bolo Props., Boston, Does tho World Think? Man Is evidently mado for thought; this Is his wholo dignity and his wholo merit; his wholo duty is to think na ho ought. Now tho order of thought is to begin witli self, nnd with its au thor and its end. Now or whnt thinks tho world? Never of these things, but of dancing, playing tho Into, singing, making verses, tilting at tho ring, etc., of fighting, making ourselves kings, without thinking what It is to bo a king or what to bo a man. Pascal. Ask Your Drugulst for Allen's Foot-Ease. "I tried ALLEN'S FOOT-EASI3 recent ly, nnd liavn Just bought another supply. It lias cured my corns, and tho hot, burn ing nnd Itching nennatlon In my foot which was almost unbearable, and I would not bo without It now. Mrs. W. J. Walker, Camden, N. J." Sold by all Drugglstu, "Joe. A Diplomat. Mother Aren't you over going to get over fighting, Willie? Willie Yea'm. when I'm licked. Airs. Wlnilosr's Roothlnsr, Syrup. For children teethlnic, of tens the Rums,roduces In flammation, allays pain, cures wind collu. 25c a bottle. Fly tlmo and baseball aro very prop erly contemporaneous. liVl m S.J (?:' MZ u v'j hC-:. 'j v?Trf . ? .T5 "r.'Sfl'i. '. v-.ir.v. V rt vi'ffrStttmni-W "STSASSa .rtiWHWiu.J :7..T"S.. "-" -1 tr- ''..V'jr.. , iA.W'iVfi&v:! mm 0 bT'aLsaaaaaaaaaV T B mD.Jm. Negative Virtues. Bcwnre of making your moral sinplo consist of tho negntlvo virtues. It la good to abstain, and teach others to nbstalu, from all that Is sinful ot hurtful. But making a bustuesH of It lends to emnclntlon of character un less one feeds largely also on the more nutritious diet of active sympa thetic benevolence.- -Oliver Wendell Holmes. Cntnrrh Cannot He Cured with LOCAL Al'PLIUATIONS. m Ihry ratiimt rrarb thn wilt ot the illviwr. Catarrh h a lilxl nr ronntl tutlnnal dlvaa. auiI In order tu rurr It on must litUn Internal rrmiMb'. Hull's Cnt.irrli Cure H taarn In Urn illy, uml arts illrrrtly iiikiii tlio likmd nnd mucous urfiicr. Itnll's Cntnrrh Cure It not n tiatk inrtll (inc. It was m r rltuM by one nt tlm Ix-at physicians In this country tor jrnw nnd is n rmilir prrmlpllon. It U comoil nt the lxt tunics knemn, rumhlnnl with the best Wood mirimm. aitlnti illrrrtly nn tha mucous surfaces. Ihc icrlect rumtilnMloii ot tho two Ingredients Is wh.it oroduec sueli wohilrrtiil re mits In curlnit ratirrh Send for trsllmniilnls. Ircc. r j. chunky a co. fret., 'toiMiu, a Hold hy tlrunithlK. price ;je. Take Hall's Inmlly nils tor constipation. Work Ahead for Josh. "I'll bo kind o glad when Josh glia homo from school," said Farmer Corn tossol, "I havo an idea he can bo right useful." "Are you going to put him to work?" "Maybe. I've ex hausted all the language, I know on thnt tenni of mules. But I haven't given up hope. 1 want to seo wheth er Josh ran startle 'em some with his college yell." Washington Star. The Grip of Spring. Duting (lie liihl twenty year many of our citizens lutve been at tucked in the Hprini; months by unp. Some have liuil nerious or (light nttncUR eveiy year or two. All know it to liu n daiiKeroim disease. If LaueV Pleasant Tablets (which aie Mild nt 'J." cents a box liv driutKii'tM and dealer) ate taken when the lirsd Hyiiiptoiim ate felt, there is Imidlv a chance of the malady pet ting u foothold. If you cannot itct them near home, 't-end i"i ceiils to Onitor l' Woodward, Lc Hoy, N. V. Sample flee. The Scrubwoman's Lunch. "I used to lot my scrubwoman get herself a Httlo lunch." nld tho city flat dweller. "It's tho nice thing to do. I know, and I llko to do it. but I had to quit In self-defense. Sho took an hour to get her lunch and cat it nnd charged me extra for tho tlmo alio put in." Important to Mothoro. Exnmlno carefully every bottlo of CASTOHIA a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears tho tC&yffl&aSK Signaturo of In Use For Over JK Ycaro. The Kind You Have Always Bought. Thoughtless. Hunbnnd "You must mnrry ngaln, dearest, when I am gone, and that will bo very soon." Wife "No, Kdward. No ono will marry nn old woman llko mo. You ought to huvo died ten years ago for that." Penny Pictorial. TIiomj who keep llamlinu Wizard Oil in the Iioiirh do not have to buy any other remedy for sore throat. No other rem edy will euro this trouble bo muckly or no Btircly. Remember thin. Two Ways. "Does Mrs. Gabby dlssemlnnto cir cumjacent Information?" "No, sho doesn't; sho Just gossips about tho neighborhood." Try Murine Rjr Itcinoily For lied, Weak, Weary, Wntery Kyea. Compounded tiy Experienced I'liynlciitiiB. Conforms to tlio 1'uro Food and DniKU Law. Murine Doesn't Hinart. Soothes Hyo Pain. Try Murlnu for Your ISyeg. The Appropriate Place. "That ship carries a big cargo of eggs." "Do they carry eggB in a ablp or In tho hatches?" Free! A 10c packngu of Garfield Tea to anyone mailing uh thin notiee, with name nnd address, and names nnd addrensCH of 10 friend not now umur the Ideal Laxa tive. Garfield Tea Co., llrooklyn, N. Y. it is a point of wisdom to peaco with men and at war vices. H. C Chapman. bo at with Lewis' Single Hinder straight Gc cigar. Mado of extra quality toliacco. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, l'coria, III. When the calf thrash tho cow. kicks, 'tis tlmo to From a Sanitary Bakery Where the ovens are built of white tile, (on the top floor With fresh air and sunshine surrounding the whole place In this clean, inviting spot, are baked' Ta Koma Biscuit The bakeries are the finest in the world Compare them with the old-fashioned basement kind. And you are glad you know where Takoma Biscuits are baked-- They come in triple - sealed moisture proof packages. At your grocer's, 5 and 10c. 100SE-VlLE9 Biscuit Co. 2ue6ticm When thousands of women say that they have been cured of their ailments by a certain remedy, does this not prove the merit of that remedy ? Thousands of women have written the story of their suffering, and have told how they were freed from it by ' Lytlia 11. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for thirty years these reports have been published all over America. Without great merit this medicine could never have gained the largest sale of any remedy for woman's ills never could have become known and prized in nearly every country in the world. Can any voman let prejudice stand between her and that which will restore her health ? If you believe those who have tried it you know this medicine docs cure. Read this letter from a grateful woman, then make up your mind to give Mrs. Pinkham's medicine a chance to cure you. HrooUiyn, X. Y. "I mil u Arm liolievcr In Lytlia 13. Plnk lium'.s Vegetable Compound. I was JifjroutHiiffcrcr from organic foinalu troubles for years, anil almost despaired of over being -well atfiiin. 1 had bearing-down pains, backaelie, heatlaelio nntl pains In my abdomen, and tried Mrs. IMnkliain's Compound as iv last resort. Tlio result was astonlsliln, and I have used It and advocated it ever since. It is a threat boon to expectant mothers. I havo often said that I should llko to havo its merltfl thrown on tho sky with a search-light so that women would read and bo convinced that there is a remedy for their sufferings. " My husband joins mo in Its praise, lie has used it for kidney trouble and been entirely cured." Mrs. 13. A. llishop, 1015 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For 30 years Lydla R. Pinlcham's Vegetable Compound lias been tho standard remedy for female ills. Xo sick woman does justice to herself who will not try this famous .medicine. Mado exclusively from roots and herbs, and lias thousands ol cures to its credit. Mrs. Pinkham invites all siclc women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health AiutrcsH jurs. l'muiiani, jjynn, luass. Western Canada MORE BIG CROP8 IN 1008 Another 60,000 set tlers from the United Stntc8. New dis- tlement. 320 neres ' ofland toench.set tlor, 160 free homestead nnd 160 at $3.00 per acre. "A vnt rich country nnd a contented pros perous people." Exr,itt ftoin cotttttonittm ef it i',ilbniil J'.illtur, ivhme tint ti Wtitrrn CuHnia, in Aueutt, moS, nil nn imfirution. Many bnvc paid the entire cost of their farms and had a balance of from $10.00 to (20.00 per acre ns a result of one crop. , I Spring wheat, winter wheat, onts, barley, i flax nnd pens are the principal crops, while I best cattle that have ever been sold on the Chicago market. Splendid climate, schools and churches in nil localities. Kail ways touch most of j the settled districts, and prices for produce are always good. Lands mny nlso be pur thascd from railway and land companies. For pamphlets, maps nnd Information re cnrdlnff low railway rnles, apply to Superin tendent oflmmlerntlon, Ottawa, Canada, or the authorized Canadian Qovernment A Kent: V.V.BENNETT. 601 Niw tork Lilt Bulldlnfc Oaths. Nebruli. DEFIANCE STARCH never itlcki to tlio I run. W. N. U LINCOLN, NO. 21-1909. rSi&JsM freo of charge. TLYHACTnTMlAM- ' mEU5V;;::::50RLD WBAR3 'Sin. wk F r! S ! m3M fig fin H MrlS. XJXJKJ JLM!JtXJ fe3PQ SHOES $35$ The Return I Mike indSell More Hen's SJ.M snd $3.50 Shoes Thin Any Oilier Msnufacfurev li becsoi I U th wetrtr tht bnst o(tb met complin orrsslistlon of trained rtrti and iillltd ibomkr In Ui country. Th nUctlon of tilt l,thritorech part olthr hoc, and rtrydctillot tht making in atiry dtpartatnt. It look.d attar by tha batt ihoa- maker. In tba ahoa lndutry. If I could ino yon how carefully W.L.Doaflaa aboaa ara nada, yon would then nndantand why they bolo) tbetr abapa, flt better, and wear longer thaw any other make. My ilrlhtul of Tunning tliSolf$ m,tJU thm Hot VttjibXt and Lonutr Mrnrfiii fuin mil afAtra. Mioch for Kvnry Mamlior of tlio Viimlly, b'tirhiln hr Hhnndi'iLlirNnTnrvwhftrn. CAUTION! ...... . ' . .:.-- -. -... -i .. . Mtno irrniuno vrmiuui w. j I'nngias name nml itIco vtanirol on Ixittom. la.l ttitnr ftrlrle u.ed .iflv.tftl;. Calil.iaue SUII.d fit. ir. x- noulUH, 101 81'ahkhtuV.et, iiikhktuv, hiss. TOILET ANTISEPTIC NOTHING LIKE IT FOR TUF TFFTH PM,'ne e"e' ny dentifrien I nt I Bala 1 11 in clean jinc. whitening nnd I removing tartar (rom the teeth, betides dettroying nu perms 01 uccay ana uueaso wrucn oruiuaiy toolli preparation! cannot do. TUC Un I ITU Paxtine tried ni n mouth s' lib lYIUUin waih disinfects the mouth nnd throat, purifies the breath, and kills the germs which collect in the mouth, causing tore- throat, bad teeth, bad breath, grippe, and much sickness. TlitC ETVETQ yhea inflamed, tired, acher inCeLIKaO and bum, maybe instantly telieved and strengthened by Paxtine. I ATARRU Putme w'" destroy the germ UM I Afinn that cause catarrh, heal the tn flammation and stop the discharge. It is ft na remedy for uterine catarrh. Paxtine is a harmless yet powerful ecrmicide.disinfeclant and deodorizer, j Used in bathing it dettroys odors and leaves the body anuseptically clean. FOnOALt AT DRUGSTORES, 50C. OR POSTPAID BY MAIL. URGE SAMPLE FREE! THE PAXTON TOILET GOM BOSTON. MASS, Insomnia 'I have been using Cascareta for In somnia, with which I have been afflicted' for twenty years, and I can say that Cas careta have given me more relief than any other remedy I have ever tried. I shall certainly recommend them to my friend as being all that they are represented." Thos. Gillard, Elgin, 111. Pleasant, Palatable, Potent. Taste Good. Do Good. Never SIckenAWeaken or Gripe. 10c. 25c, 50c. Never sold to bulk. The Ben ulne tablet stamped CCC, Guaranteed to euro or your money bock. 921 TYPEWRITERSivpte from to 75 on nil iuakt. Send or liiriro list N.imber 6. Illupnlrliisr of nil klmls. CCWIUl rUE-MUR EICHIHE. Oaths,- $00 and $9.00 iboai $2.00 ana $2.00 Ihoea Boye' ihoea $1.00 to $3.00 rfc&fcte ht Jf lyVfTrTaBB JS1 n i -"'. r3tan.ft!-'-CTB iMirWw- !