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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1917-11-15, Page 2•••••••••••,.......•04 Lesson VII. November 18, lart. Nebealitata Prayer Answered.--Ne- heiniah 2. tell. CoMmentary.--I. Nehemiah's sada ness (vs. 1-3). 1. Mean -qui was the first month of tlie Jewish sacrea year Rua was aleo. called Ablia It corres- Winds nearly to our April, it was four months after the prayer of Nehemiah winch Wae includea ear previous lesson. Twentieth year of Artaxerxes -It is evident that tn reckouing the Years ot the king's reign the Jewish calendar was net usea, for Neteemiales prayer wes offered in one year and the events of tbis lesson in the next, aecording to Jewish reckoning, and bone events awe place in' the twen- tieth year of Artaxerxes. The king Probably reckoned bis years from the date of his ascending the teroue. Wine was before him -It is a matter of his- tory that the Persians wdre much giv- en to wine. Gave it unto the king - Nehemiah "was the king's cup -bear- er" (Neh, 1. 11). It was his task to care for the icing's wine, to cleatise the &tutting vessel in his presence, to pour Out a portion of the wine into his own hand and taste it, to be sure It was not poisoned, and to hand the etip of wine to the king. The posi- tion was a responsible one, and the cupbearer often became the kings trusted adviser. Had not been. sad in his presence -The custom of the times demanded that the cupbearer never appear gloomy or sad in the kings presence, for if he did, the king might euspect he was plotting against inin. 2. This ie....sorrow of heart -Artax- erxes quickly observed that his cup - bearer's countenance was sad and cor- rectly concluded that his heart, was burdened with some great grief. VerY sore afraid -It was an anxious mom- ent in Nehemiah's life. 'The time and opportunity had come for bint to tell the king what was the burden cf his heart; and he could not discern what attitude he would take toward bis ser- vant's plan to build up the walls at .Terusalem and help his people. Ile might have feared that the king was too greatly prejudiced against the Jews to listen to his request in their behalf. He might have feared, too, that the king would think that he was !slotting against him. 3, Let the king live for ever -This was a common form used in the salutation of royalty. it expressed lagh respeet for the king and was a fitting introdue- tion to bis reply to his question -Why, ete.-Nehemiah's question is full of pathos and meaning. There was great reason for his sadness, for the sacred city was largely in ruins. His noble heart, moved upon as it was by the Lord, could not endure to have Jeru- salem lie waste. II. Nehemiah's request (vs. 4, 5). 4. For what dost thou make request - This question brought courage and hope tit Nehemiah. The king gave evidence of no pleasure with him, but showed an interest in what interested him, and encouraged him to ask what he wished. So I prayed to the God of heaven -Because he had been praying before this, did not appeal to him as any reason why he should not pray now. It was a critical moment and he reallzed the need of direct belp from God, hence he had instant re- eourse to prayer. 5. If it please the king -If the plan I have in mind meets the approval of the king. If.. found favor in thy night-Nehemitha• had beeu praying for success in alt. proaching the king, and he was now encouraged • to believe he was favor- able to him. Send me -His request tuvolved more thaa. a mere permis- sloe to go to Jerusalem; he wished to be sent thither as the king's messen- ger. That I may build it -He wished to go with full authority, and with means, to repair the walls of the city. 99 999 -9999 1[9 -19 9,9 99 991 9 99191999 99 -.ammo . so .zea I there three days-lIe MAK three I citgactotfutievraplyis tIctotuerrnetKoaire talirdrit,lazfarraountil Brimi NAVY Is coNFIDENTLy Ifiuntri niiiv WILL FIGHT U11111LU LI Babylon (Ezra .8:32). retail hold in Persia? How' long after Qttestiona-What Manion Nehe- AwAITINt3 HE DAT, FoR REvENGE his PraYer, morded in Nob. 1, did he aPPear ead before Artaxerxes? Weat nTh? why was Nehemiab afraid? W111 Be Bqual to the Task+ dtitthe king ask him about his sad- , What etwourtigiug question did the king ask him? What requests did Ne - When Hun. Fleet is Forced CABINET CRISIS hernial make? Who wa$ the keeper to Give Battle. oY the king's forest and what Was his duty? What protection did Artax- erxes give Nehemiah'? What enemies London cable says: Sir Eric Geddes, had the Jews? speaking for tile uavy, at the Lord PRACTICAL SURVEYt Mayorbauquet, said: 111. The request granted (vs. 6-8). 6. The queen also sitting by him -It was not a Debits banquet, for at each a function the queen would not have been present. The mention of the presence of tee queen may indicate that she was favorable to Nehemiah's request, for how long shall thy jour- ney be -The details of the conversa- tion are not required, but simply the decisions reached. It is not stated how long Nehemiah was gone from Shushan. Sonia suppose he returned in about a year, having completed the walls, and later acted as governor of Jerusalem for twelve years. Others think that at this time he remained that long, having obtained authority from Artaxerxes to that end. 7. Let letters be given me -Nehemiah took the precaution to make his journey as safe as possible, to the governors be- yond the river -The Euphrates River is meant. The governors of the pro- , ' vinces west of the river were general- ly not well disposed towards the Jews. That they may eonvey Inc over- "Tbat they May let me pass through," -R. V. Till, I come into Judah -The request included the governors of all the provinces which lay between the Euphrates and Judah. 8. A letter unto Asaph. A still further request was made of the kihg. The material for the walls of Jerusalem was on the ground, but timber would be needed or the palace, or castle, connected with the temple area and for other purpeses. The keeper of the king's forest -Forests were then highly prized. An officer was appointed by the king to care for them. The forest here mentioned is supposed to have been six or seven miles south of Jar- usaletn, yet its location is not defin- itely known. The house that I shall enter -The house in which Nehemiah, as governer, was to live. lee. Arrival at Jerusalem (vs. 9-11). 9 gave them the king's letters-Ne- itemlair 'Made use of the letters which the king gave hiM. It is not stated what route he took to reach Jerusalem or through what provinces he passed. Ile Made use of the Means within his power to make his uhdertaking a success, the icing had sent captains horsernen-Ezra was ashamed (Eva 8:22), ancl trusted Clod for se- curity; Neheiniah was no len a man of prayer and faith than was he, eet be ateepted the protection afforded by the king's arrey. Time soldiers would be of' assistance in giving to Nehemiah a standing emong the people of Sem- stem upon his arrival there. 10. Sanballat the Iloronite-Ile was s Persian offitial who had juriediction over Samaria. His tiative place was Probably Iforonaint in Moab, whicb was east of the Jordon. He was a bitter enemy to the Jews. Tolnah- lie came frotn the Oast of Jordan and held oan official position uuder the Persian governinent. Ile also was bitter toward the Sews. grieved them exeeedingly-The one wa aMoabite ahd the ether att Ammonite, ajui both raeos Were hostile toward the .Tetve. They cotild leot bear to have thetil fireePer. Their hatred and jealottey IM theta to do all in their power to deteat any plan that huthed toward Topic. -Qualified leadership. "Tee naval service lies unebaken contetence that when the great day 1,-COntittned faith and votes, comes -ween wo succeed in eorciug 11. Inspired generous support. • the enemy to give battle, it will find 1. Cambinea faith and work, This. the etehat Navy cool to foe mot., !mon eeseribes the eircurnstances in aeah, which Nehemiah obtained his commis- - lie said that the submarine losses sion from Artaxerxes to rebuild tha bed been very' Leave, and that, al - walls around jerusalena Persona), though they had been steadily reaue- feellag, patriotic enthusiasm and ree ed, they were stile heavy. The subma. ligious faith united and produced a rine campaign, had not eeen defeated, heroism weieh prepared bee Ior so but WAS being held for Dee Present. In great a work. It was a Him of great his opielon it woald be defeated. euspense. The future of Jerusalem The lean et Derby, Minister of War, depended Oen the building 01 the declared himself to be an optimist. He aali. That depended upon Nehema Said he net miulmize the danger ah's personal interpositioa and the and difficulties of the present ma - pleasure of Artaxerxes, Nehemiah Mena but that was all the more rea- showed great saill in the lutroductioa son for 'keeping a cheerful context - of his cause. God gave him Wisdom. ance. The country had been in many In Ms trying hour, The divine inter" a tight place, but the army ana navy Position was manifested in the control of the monarch's thouglits and (lisp°, sition. Nehemiah not only prayed to Cod for eounsel before malting his re- quest, but he strengthened and em- boldened himself by prayer at the time he stood in the preeenee of Artaxerxes. Between tile kings question. and Ne- liemiains answer there was earnest, silent prayer, an uplifting of the soul ilent prayev was an of God. e s exercise of the mind and heart un- known to the king. Audible prayer at that time would have been unsuit- able. Nehemiah's desire was directed to liod in faith. He depended upon inspiration to say exactly the right thing and say it so as to obtain his desire. lie needed soli -command, prudence, boldnesa, adroitness. There e as a special bestowal of grace grant- ed to Nehemiah. The secret of all his strength was his entire dependence upon God. lienspieed generous support. .Nehe- math did not count his duty done when he had in all humility confessed tbe sin of his nation and entreated the interference of Cod. ate (lid not substitute prayer for endeavor, though he would -not make an endeavor until he had prepared hianself by prayer. Fortified by eliminatiofl and supplica- tion, he sought to take advantage of his position with the king and to ren- der that position useful to his coun- trymen: He showed • prudence in ad- dressing to the mind of the king a motive for his journey which the mon- arch could understand and appreciate. He offered no description of Jerusalem only that it was tho sepulchre of his fathers. That was an argument to which even a heathen would defer. Deeply -prayerful and dependent upon God as Nehemiah was, he was not un- mindful et the duty of using all legi- timate menus to secure the impdrtent object which he had in view. Nehem- iah supplemented his prayers by using his best endeavors to secure such help man could render. He foresaw the a$ work and it dangers. De knew what to ask for, materiels and men. Im- pelled by the fervor of pious patriot- ism, he carried out his projects with wise foresight, patient energy and prudent self-control. His success re- quired faith, sagacity and courage. The circumstances which had, paved the way for the presentation of his petition. the readiuess of the king's consent to his requests, the largeness of the facilities granted him, all in- dicated that God had ordered events and influenced the king's heart. Nehe- mlah's sorrow opened up the king's resources to him. The answer to his prayer was overflowing and abun- dant. He bad the large -hearted sanc- tion of master for all his undertak- ings. He was provided with a cavalry eecert with letters for safe conduct, and materials for his work. Under God Nehemiah made the most of his op- portunity. His strong, practical saga- vity was manifest throughout the whole record of his work for Jerusa- lean. After Nehemiah bad been sue- cessfal in his petition ha attributed • his success to the good hand of God upon him. He declared that "it came to pass" as he had prayed. Nehemiah's great obstacle was to be found in the virulent enmity of Sanballat and To - bath at Jerusalem. These unrighteous and short-sighted men concluded that the prosperity of Jerusalem virtually meant the depression of Samaria, that indirectly Nehemiah had come to bow- er the dignity if not to lessen the Proeperity, of their state and they counted hint an enemy and dealt with him as such. '1'. R. A. AMERICA MO BAIANCES RUSS can never fail. Their morale, he add- ed, was never higher than now, "NOT ANXIOUS." Teutons Pleased With Russ Revolution. Bonar Law Speaks at Lord 1Vlayor1s Banquet. U. S. Does Not Do Things by Halves. 9999199•91.999919 Amsterdam, Cable. -A Berlia tele- gram gives tho views of the German press on the .Russian overturn. The Tai,veblatt says: "Consequences would be incalculable if the power of the Russian State really passed into the bands of the Bolshovikl. Tne rule of Nikolui Lenine means a pro- letarlan dictatorship. 11 Lenine's sap - ports are unable to find a. pith to peaee the soil would then be prepared or a victorious bourgeois counter-revolutlon." The Vossische Zeltung says: "Which- ever of the struggling parties may fin- ally he victorious, one thing is already certain -namely, the. Alaximallsts, too, have placed a general; not a separate, peace in their programme. They always have 'declared that they are striving for peace without annexations. If there- to:is follows that they will not affect a change in the busis of policy which we must pursue toward Manila." The 1"..0kal Anzeiger thinks the Central powers have no reason to view tho lat- est events in. Russia otherwise than with equanimity. It says Premier lierensky's successor will perhaps rec- ognize thist it would be monstrous to 1:xert the nation's strength to the utmost Internally and cxernally at the same time. "Love is blind," quoted the Wise Guy. "Well, experience is a pretty good oculist," replied the Simple Mug. IN BERLIN OVER 10•111.••••••••••••••• Helfferich Said to Have Oapitulated. Government Now Ooalition Liberal. Berlin, Friday, Nov. 9, via Loudon, cabel says: Dr. earl Holfferich'the Vice -Chancellor, nas capitulated, and Political peace once more has been re- etered. The Millet, eontainiug Count von Hertling as Chancellor, Friedrich von Payer as Vice -Chancel- lor, and herr Friedberg as -Vice-Presi- deaf. of the Prussian Miulstry, means a vietually coalition Liberal Covent - Rent. . The Clerical, National Liberal and Progressive potence are represented actively in the Cabinet. Chancellor .von liertling retuned to -day to Munich, where he will amidst in the reorganization of the Bavarian Ministry, front wheat be retires. ens Hatt public appearance as Chancellor is expected to take place when the Reichstag opens its next sessicm cizu Nov. 22. The Liberals are now getting ready to combat the reactionaries in their efforts to obetruct the enactment of the Pvtutelan electoral edam bill. These measures are expected to be ready for first reading at the end of this month. The Clericals, Nanette! Liberals, Progressives, Socialists and Poles will constitute an ample =dove- ty for it in the lower (Member ot the ' Prussian Diet. UNITE ENGLISH-SPEAKING. Now York, Report -The Sulgrace Insti- tution, an organization formed to foster friendship among tho English-speaking peof.les, a.ccepted to -day the gift of a inanc,r hour and fifteen ilexes of historic ground at Throggs Neck, on the -East River, omosite Pinata:1 Bay, which will .be tbe American headquarters of the . movement. Dr. Louis Livingston Sea- man presented the property. which has been in tho family since lea It was a grant. from King James II., and sowed as the headquarter:, of General Itowe in the revolutionary war: It people are to near wooden shoes next yeareae predicted in Chicago, the tianeee will be noisy. -Superior Tele- gram. NON, 1111.1.91111.11111 dEVOLUTIONISIS PROPOSE A THREE-MONTH ARMISTICE The revolutionary element under Nikolai Lenine continues to hold the Russian capital, but with the attitucte of the Russian soldiers on the various fronts regarding its assumption of power still unknown. Reports that are drifting through indicate that leonine and Ins followers, including the Con- gress of Workmen's and Soldiers' Dele- gates, are desirous of a cessation of nostilitiee for three months along all the battle fronts in order that ettorts may be concentrated on bringing about peace. With the telegraph lilies in tat hands of the Bolshevik' faction, it is tiatural to presume that all communi- cations emanating from Petrograd lean toward Lenine and his faction, but advices at hand from official and semi-official Russian quarters in Eur- ope and the United States tend to lessen the apparent gravity ot the situation, and to indicate Mat order will be brought out of the prey:tante, enaos at no distant date. tanners are in circulation in Petro- grad to the effect that General Kornia off had made his escape from arrest on the eve of his removal to the-caet- • tal to be trial oy court-martial. Contradictory rumors conthute to circulate as to Inc whereabouts ot Pre- mier lemon:Ay, it having been report- ed that he was under arrest and Wag talten back to Petrograd tor trial by court-martial, and also teat lie was continuing his journey toward tile front in an endeavor to strengteep the morale of the troops and put down the revolt. Various members. of Karen- • sky's Cabinet are still incercerated in the- fortreseof. St. Peter and Steleaul in Petrograd, and it is reported that General Kondlote former chief in command -of the itheeian foams, who has been under arreet for seine time, also is beinga taken thither tor trial in cogneeticat Wtill the previotte re.- "ilLeanwhne, it is state. Ati Petro. grad has returned to normal so fat al tite oivhliafl population is concerned. TIM casualties during tho bombardment of the Winter Palace and as a result of the street flahting in tile capital 'Moe - da), niget • and Wednesday morning were relatively small. . DESERTED KERENSKY. Petrograd cable says: Supporters of General Korhiloff, Premier Kerensey and General Kaledinea are endeavor- ing to move troops upon Petrograd, the new revolutionary Government announces, but clairris that several detachteents of troops who were with, Kerensky have anemia passed over to the side 431 the people in the revolt. At, the Smolny Institute the Asso- ciated Press Was informed that WO deteehments of troops headed for Petregted in response to an early ap- peal front Former Premier Kereneicy were met outside of the •eitst by cent- miseioners D,nd persuaded to return to tho front. . The correspondent also Wes Informed that the maw on the northern front had elected a revolu- tionary eonettittee which declared in suppert Of the .Congrese. A. delegation from the Eleventh army which ar- rived in Petrograd yesterday, thee jolted the -revolted garrison. A French officer, it is reported, Was Wounded during last nigla's action. The lasses of the Workmen's and Sol- diers' organization are said to be one sailor killed and • several wounded. The casualties among the defenders Of the 'Winter Palttee are placed at about thirtY. A telegram front Kati= announces that 'General Aehipaff, commander of the teems, hall been arrested, and • tbat the Military cadete with their ar- leered ears bave stirrendered to the reve1tli1011101. Loridon cable The Lord Mayor's banquet at the Guild Hall to -night was attended by 800 persons of promin- ence. Among the .guests were Chan• eeller of the Exchequer Boner Law, Earl Curzon Of Kedleston, the Earl of Derby, Sir lerie Campbell Geddes, Col, Winston Spencer Churchill, the Marquis of Crewe and Admiral jel- licoe. Andrew Boner Law, in the COMIC of a speech, eaid that St was impos- sable to tell w,hat would happen in Russia. "But with the scale on the side of iliselee, of civilization and humanity," Ito added, "there has been thrown the weight of the sword at a petiole with natural resources greater then those .of any other nation in the world- the United States of America. "We rely upon their help, bet merely because of those resotteces, but beeause of the charaeter of their people. Antericane did not do things, by halves, they had put their hands to the plow and they would not turn COSTLY NEW ROCHELLE FIRE. Xem. Itoehelle,' N. et„ Report -Wire in Ile -business klection hero early to-datt eeeteoyed teyerat stores and then carried. two blocks by 'sparite to a nearby lead - denim section,. tteetrotted five hotuses end demerit two others; .The toes is cannel., ed at $240,000. Vire tifillaratU0 front neigh. boring titles was stint to aid the local tit pat -totem; No -flowery roatie leaa to glen+, the iipintliditig Of Judah. 11. Woe Lit Fontaine. 0-1 a ' +Revelations of Hun Treach- • ery Have Made the Nation S° iigga as One Man, Rome cable: Rely will continue to figla until the end, despite the ef- A SONG OF LIFE. forts ot German propaganda and the itolis the old world ever right, dear - Sun by day and stars by night, dear; Here is a rhyme and bare Is a reason Still tlie Dee rose conies in season. the fields the toilers, Bowleg, Hear the earvest bugles blowing; late, my dear, is joy and weeping -- Sowing time and time far reaping. Take thy task -it joy or sorrow; Still tee dark will bring the mama% in the storm • the birds are singing, aud the belle 01 heaven are ringing. HAVE FAITH IN GOD. Have faitli in Clod. Whosoever sea say unto this mountain, Be thou re- moved, and be thoit cast into the sea; and shall uot deubt in his heart, but sball believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass, he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye Omit have them.-WIthout faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to 000 must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligent- ly seek him. Ile that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, of whom it was sald, that in Isaac shall thy seed be called; accounting tbat Cod was able to rale lam up, even from the dead. -Being fully iterated - ea that what he had promisee he was able also to perform. Is anything too hard for the Lord? -With Clod all things are possible. Lord, increase our faith. SAKE. TO PROPOSE ARMISTICE, A proclamation issued by the new Government declares that the Sol- diers' and Workmen's Congress will propose an armistice "to come into force at once on all fronts" "We plan to offer an immediate armistice of three months, during which elected representatives from all nations and not the diplomats, are to settle the question of peace," said Nikolai Lenine, the Maximalist leader, in a speech before the 'Workmen's - and Soldiers' Congress to -day. "We' offer these terms," el. Lenine added, "but we are witting to con- sider any proposals for peace, no matter from which eide. Weoffer' a just peace, but will not accept unjust terms." The proclamation adds: "The power ot the Soldier' and Workmen's Delegates will assure the free return of all private, State and ecclesiastical laude to the peasants' committees. It will guarantee to all nationalities in- habiting Russia the riglet of their sonstoorganize their'own future. "Soldiers, oppose the active resist- ance of Kerensky-that partisan of Kornilolf! You railway men stop the forces that. Kereneky is sending to Petrograd!" IN SOLITARY CONFINENIEN'T. Regarding the -treatment of the Cab- inet Minister, wilt) were arrested at the Winter Palace after the surren- der, the commissioner at the fortress of Se. Peter and St. Paul said; "Ail the Cubinet Mitiletere 'under arrest fire hi solitary . confinement in the Troubeteliy Itatition. They may re - cease letters and tapers anti any kind qt: literature. They are allowed to write letters but will not be allowed to see anyone tuall the enquiry has takeu place, rhey rale permitted to have their own elating and every thing belonging 'to thetn, extept their weapone. 'I.:ley are provided With good food." The Troubetsee bastwat ht one at the towers inside the wails of the • fortress, The imprisoned Ministers are: M. Maslov, Minister of Agriculture; M. a Terestchenko, Minister of Foreign Affairs; M. Nikitingalinister of the In- terior; M. Liverevsky, - Minister of Ways and CommunleatiOnsa M. Beta natekee '5IinIster of Finance; M. Smia noff, State Controller; M. Malyanto- vitch, Minister of Justice; M. Gvoz- deft, Minister of Labor; A. I, Konova- loft, Minister of Trade and Industries; Admiral Verderski, Minister of Mar- ine; M. Right -in, Minister of Public Welfare; M. Nanikoveky, who sum eeeded Gen. Verkhovski as Minister of War; 'M. leartasheff, Minister of Religion, and M. Tretyaaoff, presi- dent of the Ecumenical Council. In addition, Chief of Staff Bagratuni arid, many of his subordinates were arrest- ed. 1 (By the late Rev. II. T, This is an Anglo-Saxon word, very old. It means a cause, a suit at law, a purpose, claiming regard and reas- onable respect. We read Noah walk- ed with God. Come thou and all thy house into the ark, for thee have I seen righteous before me in this gen- eration. I will establish my covenant with thee. Was it for Noah's sake that his family was saved in the ark? The Egyptians were bleesed for the sake of Joseph. Isaac was blessed for the sake of Abraham. Lot was saved for Abraham's sake, and Solomon was blessed for the sake of his father David, while Cyrus was called and blessed long before he game for Jacob's sakeallow wonderfully is mani related to man, and how high the standard of values in some men more than in others. Paul says we are fools for Christ's sake, ourselves are servants for Jesus' sgaivke, ezy .Ooocul. for Christ's sake Oath for - Loot( at that storm -tossed ship with three hundred frightened passengers on board. Death stares them in the face, but there is one man there and the angel of the Lord finds him in the dark, saying "Fear not, Paul, Lo, God hath granted thee all them that sail with thee." Learn here, that no man stands alone, no man liveth unto himself. God has a right to every man. "All souls are mine." God sets a peculiar value on His own, He hides, conceals, reserves, calculates for them, is al- ways ahead, letb.en you come to a crisis you confess, God has been here before me! He delivers a ship, a city, it soul, after His own wondrous fashion. This "sake" is an atmosphere, an argu- ment, a defence, a purpose, a final cause. It gives to life its value, beauty, dignity and relation. "For their sakes I sanctify myself." If you will carefully look at the prayers of paul you Will see how rich they are. How muck superior and fuller the elements of true prayer are j. in ei-ere-1 e wils• i• (sited la -3 Lord's Prayer. In that prayer there is no "sake", no 'intercessor, no Name. Geer/ VanDyke loys "neligion is •a I,):'3 13, canang to e rsert by a pe -'- bit the Lord's Prayer there is only mention of. two. That prayer was for Jews and Jews only; it was the best'and fullest the Master could give at the time. The blood had not been shed, the argument was not complete, the Hely Ghost had not been given, Lor Jesus had not been glorified. When you say at the end of every prayer, "This we beg for Christ's sake," you say what the disciples could not say. But new He has gone into Heaven and is on the right hand et God to plead and prevail for us. l:htitg.ean say wa -with boldness that He Etas a history, a cause, people, a purp,ose, a kingdom and that .He is i "Word of the ever -living God, Will of 1113 glorious Son, Without Thee hoar could earth be trod Or Leaven itseit be won." NEWSPAPERS PHOLISIIED, The newspapers appeared as lama} this morning with the exception 01 the Bourse -Gazette anti the ltussicy Avolia. The offices of the latter have been taken over by the Soldiers' and Worlunen's delegates to assure the publication of their office" organ, which wits suppressed by leoriner Pre- mier Kereneky. The Tsentro Flotte, the organ of the centralcomiteittee ot the navy, is being publishea in the offices of the Bonne -Gazette. The nninicipal eouncil has establish- ed a committee of public. safety -coin- Pesed of members of the municipal'. ty end deputies of the Workmen's and Soldiers' Congress. The peasants' and workmen's committee also is holding Itself at the disposal of the population in the event of exeeisses being vont- &tined. The battle( are still closed and many eliope baVe reopetai. (Waster on the Isonzo front, itt the (Minion of official circles hero. The Government must fight the effeete ot Austrian and German propagunaa, as well as do all in ite pewee to drive tee enelnY froze Italian soil. Jt is felt here Hatt Italy ' narrowly escaped the fate of Russia as n Is be - 'toyed the campaign earned on to de- stroy tbe spirit of the army and the people reached its project when the Austro -German blow Was struck in the Jan Alps, Politcal hatreds have been healed, and in the future all Parties will work together earnestly, with the attention of securing victory. The first alarming sign ot internal trouble was the outareak in Turin last August, but it was effectively put down. Sin.co the Isonzo defeat the authorities have learned that anti- British and anti-American reports were widely circulated throughout It- aly. Austrian aviators dropped bombs over Italian trenches contain- ing German propaganda and peace lit- erature. The propaganda campaign was also carried ou through the many German citizens who were permitted to remain In Italy as residents, It has been discovered that German agents were able to hire Italians for the purpose of destroying munition Sactorles and defences, blowing up battleships, and revealing troop move- ments and portions of the battle -front lightly held. During the recent retreat it . was noted that the Austro -Germane pos- sessed detailed information concern- hig tho nuinteer of Italian troops arta their positions. . 4.01, ••••••-••••• FRANCE'S FOOD. War's Demand Hits the Re- public Hard. STILL AID RUSSIA. Revolution Will Not Change U. S. Attitude. • TORONTO :MARKETS FARMERS' 'MARKET. Dairy laroduce- Butter, choice dairy ....$0 45 $ 0 47 ItIgDpgr080:leadwne-PYID:olutlibli trd'yo.-z 0-75 73: Cheese, .. ........ 0 30 Turiteys. .. 030 032 Fo:14,11tabi , .. 0 25 0 28 SDpureig eshoireiltnegusth _11 30 Geesie, tha .. .. 0 24 0 27 0 25 Apples, basket.. „ 0 60 00 0700 Da, barrel.. .. 0 24 CGrraatevesitkpi.lcinst., . .01 030 1 25 5 0 40 Do., e1i -bgletli-bitt., .. 0 60 0 45 Beets, bat... 0 35 0 40 Do., bag., „ „ 0 90 1 00 Cauliflower. each .. - 0 20 • Carrots, peek., „ „ 0 20 Do., bag.. ,„. „ 0 75 Celery, per head.. 0 05 0 07 Cabbages, each .. 0 05 0 10 Vegetable marrow, each 0 05 0 10 Onions, 75-1b. bag .. , . 2 00 2 50 Do., small bat.. 0 40 Dm, pickling, tact., 0 75 Do„ silver skins, bkt,. 1 00 Potatoes, bag .. 2 00 2 20 Do., peck..........- 0 40 Pumpkins, each 0 10 0 34 Parsley, bunch 0 10 Peppers, red, dos------- 0 25 Do., green, doz.- 0 15 Sage, bunch 0 05 0 10 Squash, each.. .. 0 10 0 26 Savory, bunch.. .. 0 05 0 10 Turnips, peck., 0 15 Do., bag .. 0 65 0 70 Tomatoes, 11 -qt. bkt.... 0 40 0 50 Do., green, 11 -qt bkt 0 25 MEAT -WHOLESALE. Beef, forequarters, cwt..$13 00 $16 00 Do., hindquarters.. ., 17 00 18 00 Carcases, choice .. .. 15 50 17 00 Do., common .. .... 13 00 14 50 Veal, common, cwt .. 9 50 11 60 Do., medium -------19 00 14 50 Do., prime 19 00 22 00 Heavy Hogs., 37 50 19 50 Shop hogs 22 50 23 50 abattoir hogs,. 23 50 24 50 Mutton, heavy ... ..12 00 16 00 Do., light .. 16 00 19 00 Lambs, spring, lb .. 0 24 0 26 Washington despatch: , War's de - meads upon the resources of France is strikingly illustratedain figures on foodstuffs production prepared by Maurice Long, Minister for General Revietualing of France. and made public here to -clay by the Food Admin. • istration. • Productiou of foodstuffs, including all eereals, potatoes and beet root. has decreased from 358,000.000 hundred- weight in. 1913, to 222,000,000 hundred- weight in 1917, Ma Long said, and this forecasts the rationing system for additional articles of consumption. He estimates that France's requirements this year could be held to forty mil- lion hundredweight of cereals, but the task of producing this amount prom- ises to be difficult since it was im- possible to import anything like this quantity last year. Washington report: Rusia's latest upheaval wtil not change the attitude of the American ,Cloyernment toward measures under way for the relief' cff economic eonditions in the demoral- ized country. This statement, ap- Dieing Particularly to contracte place with money borrowed from the United States for vast quantities of shoes and clothing, for the CiViliall population, was the only authorized comment •at the State Department to- day upon the overthrow Of the Keren- sky Government at Petrograd. Official ad:Vices from the Russian Capital still are lacklug, no word hav- ing beee received from Arnbassador Francis slime Tuesday. Apparently the British atal French Governments hare not beard from their retire:Mita- tives, so it is assumed that the tavola- ttonists in control of the Petrograd telegraphs and cables are holding 111) all diplomatic despatches, an aetioU eertain to draw strong pretests. The situation was dismissed at to- day's Cabinet Meeting, but Seeretary of -State Lansing Was • enable to add anything to information appearing in the newapapeat. I19199919 "Time, is precious,' said the parson. 44,4 "It le, Indeed," rejoined the business man, "and I've wasted an awful lot of it by being retnetual in keeping My at' pointulonte lieltit ethers.' •iltreletian Ito:deter, -4• • 3. A DARK BROADWAY. Famous "Great White Way" Hit by U. S. Rule. New York despatch; Broadway's far-famed "great white war' will be dimmed for the remainder of the war, commencing to -night, by order of the Fuel Administrator at Washington. The myriads of lights, in their fan- tastic., advertising desIgns will now glow only. from 7.45 until 11 o'clock each night, instead of from dusk until the early Morning hours. The Fuel Admtnietration estimated that 50 per cent, of the coal used in producing electricity to light up the "white way" might well be saved. 4-. CONFERENCE ABANDONED. • The Hague, Cable. -The Dutch ant:- mur council announces that, having re• ceived a letter from Arthur J. Balfour, the British Secretary for Foreign Af- fairs announcing that Great Britain had decided not to give passports to British subjects for the purpose of attending the grerggiir= gilogVd that It hacj not been informed whether the Italian and French delegates intended to partici- i pate n the conference. 4 • • Zeppelins may be safe enough in time of peace, but they are very dan- gerous to their crews iu war time, ex- cept when attaeking an old ladies' hotne,-Florida Times -Delon.. OTHER MARKETS. WINNIPEG OPTIONS. Fluctuations on the Winnipeg Grain Exchange yesterday were as follows: Oats- Open High Low Close Nov. ..0 69% 0 69% 0 68% 0 68% Dec. ,..0 661/4, 0 661,e. 0 65M 0 65% May ....0 68% 0 68% 0 67% 0 67% Flax - Nov. ...3 09 3 14% 3 09 3 14% Dec. „ .2 881/2 2 94% 2 881/2 2 94% May ...2 92 2 94% 2 92 2 943' MINNEAPOLIS GRAIN MARKET. Minneapolis, Minn. -Corn, No, 3 yel- low, $2.20 to $2.25. Oats, No. 3 white, 68 1-2 to 59 3-4c. Flour unchanged. Bran, $31.50 to $32. DULUTH LINSED. Duluth, Minn. -Linseed, $3.35 1-2 to $3.42 1-2; arrive,. $3.35 1-2; November. $3.32 1-2 bid; DeceMber, $3.21. bid; May, $3.17 3-4 bid. CHEESE MARKETS. • Iroquois -At the regular meeting of the Iroquois •Cheese Board held here this afternoon 393 cheeses were board- ed and the price was 21 1-4e, Johnston secured 200 boxes on the board, the balance being sold on the curb at the same price. • Wellington IVlutual 1 Fire Ins. Co. Litsibuita oft Woad Ontoe, 0=04 itIoto Won On On Olaeilld s 0111l1q, Olt P1'9110111" OS *I *WI *1 Promiusi IV* WW1. WO. 1.111DMAK, new wrixeolgt Prisideat 'wow ILIT014111 & 00110144 Also* Wfibehemo Olds Dudley Holmes IIIMMkTafk, 001-I0IT011I irro, Mist Illsysr WW1, W111000. Pleton-At our cheese board to -day seventeen factories boarded 877 boxes. All sold at 21 1-4c. Napanee-Cheese boarded to -day, 560 -white mid 460 colored; 21c was of- fered; no ,sales. Selling on the sfaeet at 21 1-4c. Perth -There were 950 boxes of cheese on the market here to -day; 160 sold at 21 1-2c, -balance at 21 3-8c. Cornwall -On the Cornwall Cheese Board to -day the offerings were 1,1e5 wane and 28 colored, a total of 1,163. The original offer of 21 1-40 made by Mr. McLean prevailed, and all six buy- ers secured lots. IL Ironstone mutitwnot MD 001,WIT0111. *soy IOU it 101,110 irste& Wii4OHAM. ALL IJ. S. ROADS ASK AID. Washingion, Iteport.-A.pplication of all railroads be the country for freight rates increases to mect wartime operations osis was seen here to -day. in the ac- tion of the wetnern carriers, in asking ne Inteistato commerce Commission for it conferenee to discuss a general ad- vance of an unspecified amount. The commission set' Dec, 17, as the date ot the hearing. INTER -ALLIED NNW CONDUCT ITALIAN CAMPAIGN Italian Army Headquarters, cable. -The .conference, of British, French and Italian representatives has result- ed in the creation of a eennaneut Inter -allied military committee. New leadership for the Italian army has been provided, General Cadorna, who has been in supreme command of the Italian army elite the beginning of the war, has been given a place on the new com- mittee. New 'heads of the Italian army bave been named. Gen. Diaz has been ap- pointed first lit command. with Gen. Badmen() second and Gen. Grandino third, Gen. Foch, chief of staff of the French War Ministry, and Gen, Wil- son,- sub -chid of the theibleh general staff,' will serve on the Inter -allied committee with Gee. Cadorna. Among military °facers the de. eision ot the allies to create it Perm anent military committee bas tensed great satisfaction. It is accepted as evidence that the allies have await,. ened to the neeessity for the eloseet union of the, whole length of the western front for the political and military conduct at the war. Gen. Diaz is rated as one ot the ablest Reran military leaders. For years he was connected with the gen- eral staff. He Melt part in the Liby- an war, serving as It eolenel, and was wounded so iteverelY that lie asked to be wrappul in a flag, feeling that death was at hand. lie bas render- ed distinguished service In the oresefit tatrmaign, He is from Southern Italy. Uctt Iladoglio is a Nerthertien itt the War he tuts been in command of it brigade Of Bereatellete, witeee iterole Arthur J. Irwin D.D.S., LOIS. Doctor ot Dental Surgery of the Penn- sylvania College and Licentiate of Den- tal Surgery M' Ontario, Closed evet& Wednesday Afternoon, Office in Macdonald Block. r, M. DEANS MOS., L.D.S. ffonor Graduate of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Bonor Craduate of University of Toronto. Vacuity of Dortistry. Closed every Wednesday Afternoon. Office Over Fl. E, Isard Co.'s Store In the Dental Parlors, formerly occu- pied by 14. G. II. /loss. deeds intee done much to decrease the gravity of the disaster. (len. Grandino was Minister of War in the Cabinet of -Prentice 13oselli. Ila was one of the leading generals of the second army. The Italians -continue their retreat in accordance with the plan of the general staff. Although the plain over wield' they are fighting offers no na- tural defences, with the exception ot the hills in the Province of Treviso, the Italians are opposing more deter- mined resistance to the enemy, From the Treviso hills they are pouring down a. rain of shells on -the Germans and Austrians, !nettling them pay it heavy price for the ground they gain. eltHEI ITALIAN OFFICIAL, The Italian War Office report said: "Our troops continue to arrive and establish thoneelves on the positions which have been chosen tor resistance. "Our renr guards and covering units still bold baek the enetny by their brave behavior and activity." THE' GERMAN CLALIL. The Austro -German forces in North - 1 ern Italy, overcoming the resistance of the Italian rear guards, are advancing toward the Plavee River, the German War Office announces. The commune !cation follows: "The Livenza River has been crossed. The. allied (Austro - German) armies overcoming the re- sistance of the Italian rear guards, are snow and pouring rain, towards the e;11fiviuvotic„ing teaseleSsly on mountain roads and on the plain, in driving The supplementary War Office cm- ninnication Issued toaight readS: "The pureuit Of the Italians in the gdifieesestilnogu,fof the Piave River is pro - W. R. Hamby 12.80., C.M. Special attention paid to diseases of Women and Children, haviaS taken postgraduate work In Sur - glary, Bacteriology and Seim:inlets Medicine. Ofrioe in the Kerr resider -co, be- tween the Queen's Hotel and the Baptist Church, Ail Vastness given caretul attention. Phone ' P. O. Sox U$ 999 Dr. Robt. C. Redmond M.R.O.S, (Eng,) L.R.O.P. (Loud.) PHYSICIAN AND SURGEOX, (Dz. Chisholtn's old stand). DR. R. 1 STEWART Graduate of University of' Toronto. Faculty of Medleine,• Licentiate of the Ontarta College of Physicians and Surgeons. 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DODD (Successor to J. (1, STEWART) I FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT and HEALTei INSURANCE. P. 0. Sox 366. Phone 198 WINGILela ONT. John F. Grow , , zsguor MA= AGE moralsE3 TOWN HALL WINGHAM Phenes-Offlok 24; Residence le& WE WANT CREAM Ws went cream, and ertll pr.y the rhott prices for good cream, Why 1$ YOUr cream away, a long distance when you can reesive as good trims near home, and In sanding your Crown to us will halo a horns industry. We furnish two cans to each &Miner apt pay ell sahrees charges Ind Ware tru an honest buis;neas. Cheese fac• patrons having 0rsam during the Mar would, 0', well tq ship to wi. tits for further PortICUlars to .. THE SEAFO3TH CREAMERY IMAPORTH ONTARIO DUTCH PREPARE. 9.1999 %ow. ol••••• Are Strengthening Troops Along the Border. London, Nov. 11. -An Ameterdant de54 eitieli to the Times Pays that disturbing Itnnoln in tegard to Zeeland have roach« el. Middleburg and Flushing, where they have generally found tteceptance tit eon,. »eetion With the great transference of in the region. 'awe -Admiral Sant, commanding troop mOvements itt iwet:tutionary measure arising out of the wer situation and should came no %me en AlIETS. Enquiries made In Dutch eireles thow it 5e11,1 al being that the Moo moveinente refert•ed to arc due to the possibility of a considerable (Inman retreat from Mandel s. Dwelt treepe are beiug :art natio nee Moms the bottler en this AC+