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A GREAT BATTLE

IN THE

ECCLESIASTICAL

HEAVENS

AS SEEN BY A
LAWYER

AN INTERNATIONAL CASE
REVIEWED BY

J. F. Rutherford, of the New York City Bar

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A GREAT BATTLE

IN THE

ECCLESIASTICAL HEAVENS

AS SEEN BY A LAWYER

CATHOLICS. EPISCOPALIANS.
METHODISTS. LUTHERANS.
BAPTISTS, PRESBYTERIANS. ET AL

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PLAINTIFFS

VERSUS

ONE MAN DEFENDANT

WHY THE GREAT CONTROVERSY? THE MOTIVE PROMPTING ITI

THE CHARGES MADEI THE ANSWERS THERETOI

WHAT WILL BE THE RESULT?

" Ye( once more I shake not the earth only,
hat also ke^en * * * thai those things ivhich can-
not he shaken may remain," — Heh* f 2:26,27*

COPYRISHTEO. 1915
BY J. F. RUTHERFORD

NEW yORK CITY

FORBWORU.

CERTAIN leading- clergymen, represent-
ing numerous church denominations,
such as Episcopalian, Presbyterian,
Baptist, Methodist, Christian, Lutheran,
United Brethren, and certain Catholic
bishops, priests and prelates, have united in
their cause of action against ONE MAN.
They are assailing him from every conceiva-
ble quarter, using all possible means, foul or
fair, to destroy that ONE MAN'S inBuence
and power. They seek to enlist every possi-
ble agency, willing or unwilling, to aid them
in their unrighteous conflict. They have
precipitated the biggest ecclesiastical dis-
turbance ever known. The noise of their
battle is beard to the uttermost parts of the
earth and their dust is blinding many people.
The Ecclesiastical Heavens are being shaken
with great violence. Who will fall.'' Who
will remain unshaken ?

As statements of judges and attorneys
have been quoted by these allied forces, and
without warrant used as a pretext for their
attack, and used also as a basis for peculiar
newspaper stories, the -writer of this booklet
feels duty bound to review the case and
publish the facts to the world.

A GREAT BATTLE

IN THE

ECCLESIASTICAL HEAVENS

BELLIGERENTS FORESHADOWED

THE SAFE GUIDE

]HIS is the day of big things! Big enterprises,
big trusts, big alliances and big fights! A
big battle always creates much noise and
attracts some attention. This ecclesiasti-
cal disturbance is no exception !

In every great controversy there must
be at least two parties. Usually one is
wrong and the other right. Each will
claim to be right. Each one may be conscientious. Con-
science, however, is not always a safe moral guide. It will
depend on whether or not that conscience has been educated
according to the Divine rule. It is sometimes difficult for
even the unbiased to determine who has the right of the
controversy. There is one Guide we can always safely follow.

Jehovah governs the Universe by fixed
laws or rules, which we call principles.
The man who acts in harmony therewith is governed by
principle. The one who acts contrary thereto is controlled by
passion. The parties to a great fight may be foreshadowed, arid
the right or wrong thereof be determined, by the application of
these fixed principles.

Most men claim to be conscientious, and we credit them
with so being, but their conscience is often guided by the
wrong influence. To determine the right of the controversy
we must ascertain the Divine rule and apply it. The majority
are measurably controlled by other men; therefore, to that
extent controlled by passion and not by principle. For this
reason the man who occupies an honorable position among
men holds a place of great resfwnsibility.

A Minister of the Gospel occupies a
most honorable position, A good man
in such a place is a power for good, but
when a Clergyman uses the garb of his
sacred office to accomplish a selfish purpose, or to vent his

CLERGYMEN WHO
SOIL THEIR
BACRED VESTURE

6 Servants of God or of Satan? ■

spleen against one with whom he differs, he not only violates
his obligation to God, but degrades himself and dishonors the
cause of Christianity.

There are but two Great Masters — God and Satan. Every
person serves one or the other of these Masters. God puts in
operation good principles always. His Law furnishes an ab-
solutely perfect guide. Satan exercises an evil power always.
He is the father of falsehood, misrepresentation and abuse.
Do all clergymen serve the same Master? "Ye are servants'
of him whom ye obey." " If any man have not the Spirit of
Christ he is none of His." (See Appendix for further proof
on this point.)

HOLY WRIT SAYS, Every Clergyman is presumed to be
"SPEAK EVIL OF ' ^ Christian. Sometimes this is a vile
NO MAN" presumption. Plainly God's Word

says to Christians, "Speak evil of no
man." "Who art thou that judgest another!" "Thou shalt
not bear false witness." "Vengeance is mine, I will repay,
saith the Lord." Sad indeed it is to see professed Christians,
contrary to these Divine rules, resorting to slander, mis-
representation and vilification of a Christian gentleman who is
giving his life to teaching the people to follow Christ. Even if
the charges made by them were true no justification could be
found in the Scriptures for uttering them, but when the charges
are made in utter disregard of the truth.and with the avowed
purpose of doing injury we are constrained to ask. Are these
the servants of God or the servants of Satan?

Every great man and every good cause has mortal
enemies. Great truths are dearly bought. Great refor-
mations have had to fight every inch of the way to triumph!
For nearly a half century the defendant in this case has been
a shining light in the world, battling for good, that the eyes
of men might be opened to a realization of the goodness of
God manifested in His Plan towards mankind. He has fear-
lessly held forth the light of Biblical Truth, and as it has shone
with increased brilliancy his assailants have become more
venomous.

LIGHT ATTRACTS There is a reason for every wilful act.

BUQQ BiQ BUGS There is a controlling motive back of

LITTLE BUGS ' this great fight. Jesus said, "Darkness
BLIND BUGS ' ^^^^® ^^^ Light." Error abides in

darkness. The brilliancy of a light
attracts blind bugs — big bugs as well as lesser ones — which
vainly try to destroy the light and usually succeed in destroy-
ing themselves. As the defendant herein has held forth the
light of Divine Truth and led thousands of honest Christians
away from error, away from the bondage of various man-made

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systems and out of darkness and into the glorious light of God,
his enemies have exhibited a greater degree of ferociousness
toward him.

UNHOLY ALLIANCE

ENEMIES FOR ' ^t ^^ a well-known fact that for cen-

/^cKiTiiDiec wftw turies Catholics and Protestants have
BECOME STRANGE ^^"^ .^^^f^^ enemies, and the Ec-
BPD FELLOWS clesiastical Heavens have long been m

'turmoil because of the mortal combat
between them. In the controversy we are here examining,
Catholics and Protestants have united in a campaign of
persecution. Enemies for centuries now become bed-fellows
— strange bed-fellows these! Doubtless many who are fol-
lowing their leaders, however, are blind, and verily believe
they are doing God service, by assaulting the great light bearer.

The public press exercises a mighty power, either for gcod
or for evil. It has been a marvelous factor in the education of
the people; therefore a. power for good. When, however, the
press is used by selfish and designing men as an instrument for
the destruction of the good name of a fellow-man it then be-
comes a power for evil. A few unscrupulous newspapers,
headed by The Brooklyn Eagle, always willing to be used as
instruments for the promulgation of sensational and scandal-
ous matter, have joined the aforesaid alliance and taken up
the cudgel against One Man, the defendant.

The vulgar and the scandal monger, eager to ply their vo-
cation, have joined the ranks and are performing their part.

SAME OLD GAME ^^^^ °^ ^^^^ motley brigade, and con-
OF THE PHARISEES stituting the real brains thereof, are
AGAINST ONE MAN «rtam keen, mtellectual, far-seeing
AGAINST ONE MAN ^^^ designing men, who, without. au-
thority from the Lord, have taken the title of "Reverend,"-
"Doctor of Divinity," "Cardinal" or "Priest." Long have
these rested in ease and comfort, as the Prophet describes
them (Isa. 56:10, 11), while their poor parishioners have fed
upon husks until they are famished. — Amos 8:11, 12.

Long have these designing men kept their flocks in bondage
by keeping them in the dark. Now God's Day of Reckoning is
at hand. Seeing their berths of comfort and popularity in
danger, the walls of the Babylonish systems crunibling, while
many of their former supporters are hastily withdrawing in
obedience to God's command (Rev. 18:4), these men, without
regard to religious belief or sectarian affiliation, in sheer desper-
ation have joined hands against ONE MAN, the defendant,
and have summoned to their aid all whom they can induce,
cajole or coerce, and are exerting all their power in trying to
stem the tide of Truth rapidly rising against them, striving to

8 Object of Attack

save their positions of ease.' The ONE MAN has turned the
light upon them, exposing them to the gaze of the people.
" Darkness hates the Light." This Unholy Alliance is strain-
ing every nerve and sinew to destroy this ONE MAN, his
influence and his work. It is the same old game of the Phar-
isees. It is history repeating itself.

EVEN GOOD JOHN "^^^ same class assaulted St. Paul and
WESLEY'S WIFE persecuted him to the death. Martin

JOINED HIS Luther and other great reformers were

PERSECUTORS Victims of a like element. The great

and good John Wesley was another vic-
tim — his own wife joining his persecutors. The same Phari-
saical class defamed the Lord Jesus when He was on earth.
They called in question the legitimacy of His birth, applied
all manner of vile epithets to Him, denounced Him as an
enemy of the government, and finally caused His crucifixion.
Having in mind that similar treatment would be meted out to
His faithful servants, Jesus said, "The servant is not greater
than his Lord; if they have persecuted Me they also will per-
secute you."

This case will be of special interest to lawyers and others
who have in mind the illegal trial of our Master. Verily,
human nature has not changed, even in this twentieth century
of enlightenment!

PAPAL ROME AND In the case here we see Greek CathoHcs,
HER MONGREL Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Gentiles

PROGENY AGAINST ^"^ J^^^' Prssbyterians and Metho-
^NF MAN dists. Baptists, Lutherans, Congrega-

ONE MAN ^ tionalists, etc., etc., not only in Amer-

ica, but in Canada, in Europe, and from the four corners of the
earth, united for the avowed purpose of overthrowing this
ONE MAN.

The fight against Martin Luther seems a pigmy compared
with this one. In Luther's case it was Papal Rome against one
man. In this case it is Papal Rome and all her mongrel prog-
eny against One Man.

Who is the ONE MAN, the defendant
THE GREATEST [^ this case? PASTOR RUSSBLLl

LIVING PREACHER He Is the most talked of preacher in
the world. He preaches to more peo-
ple than any living man. Even his enemies concede that
much. The Editor Afield of The Continent a member of the
unholy combine and one of its spokesmen, recently said of
Pastor Russell :

"His writings are said to have greater news-
paper circulation every week than those of any
other living man ; a greater, doubtless, than the

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combined circulation of the writings of all the
priests and preachers in North America; greater
even than the work of Arthur Brisbane, Norman
Hapgood, George Horace Lorimer, Dr. Frank
Crane, Frederick Haskins, and a dozen other of
the best known editors and syndicate writers put
together."
Herein lies one of the causes for the attack by the allied
forces. Some history will here be recalled with interest.
PREACHERS' ^^^ nearly three hundred years after

UNION AND HOW ^^^J*^^" .Luther's day there was a
ORDINATION gradual development of Protestant de-

CARDS TO PREACH nominational chufches. Trouble would
start in one denomination; a division
would result; some would withdraw,
and the seceders would organize a new denomination. Each
seceding class became known by some sectarian name, such
as "Baptists," "Methodists," " Campbell ites,' "Congre-
gationalists," "United Brethren," "River Brethren," "Christ-
adelphians," etc. Each sect, by its own authority, au-
thorized certain persons to preach, and seemingly no one had
any special objections to this until about 1840.

The Bible teaches that THE Church is one, the Body of
Christ, whereas the Protestant Systems, each claiming to be
"The Church," number nearly two hundred. Because of this
apparent inconsistency, they feared that all their organiza-
tions would be brought into disrepute, and therefore there
should be some alliance between all of them; hence, in 1846,
the "Evangeiiccd Alliance" was formed. While allied, each
sect formed its own Ordination Boards, which boards exercised
the power of ordaining or authorizing others to preach.

One of the rules resulting from this Alliance has been,
and now is, that no one shall be allowed to preach unless he
has received an ordination at the hands of one of these "Or-
daining Boards" already existing. Anyone attempting to
preach without being licensed or formally ordained by one of
these "Ordaining Boards" is branded as a scab preacher.

This Alliance has become virtually a Preachers' Union,
and an edict has gone forth that if anyone desires to preach he
must get a union card (ordination) ; otherwise he is irregular.
Some of the independent thinkers have held aloof from this
Alliance, claiming the right to worship God according to the
dictates of their own conscience and to exercise the liberty of
free speech.

uci I eiDr; /-rtwe '^^^ defendant herein, Pastor Russell,
HELL-FIRE GONE, ^^ refused to accept such man-made
COLLECTIONS ordination, recognizing the Scriptural

COM E SLOWLY method provided by the Lord, and none

10 Seats Free — No Collections

other. He has refused to be forced into the Combine; hence
the Combine seeks to force him to quit preaching.

One of their strong men engaged Pastor Russell in debate,
hoping thereby to discredit his scholarship and teaching.
This acted as a boomerang to the allied forces, because the
debate exposed the fallacy of the doctrines long taught by
these systems, causing many of their flocks to flee .from them.
One- honest member of the Alliance who heard that debate
said to Pastor Russell, " I am glad to see you turn the hose on
hell and put out the fire;" Hell-fire gone, the collections come
slowly.

PREACHERS' Then Pastor Russell adopted a kind of

ALLIANCE IN trade-mark on all of his announce-

DESPERATION ments — "Seats Free, No Collection" —

ASSAILS "SEATS ^^^ ^^^ Alliance concluded that this

FREE AND NO ^^^ ^ reflection on their constant beg-

COLLECTIONS" ^'"S for money, and therefore another

AnvFRTi«;pn rv ^^"^^ ^°^ ^"S^""- ^°^ ^°"^^ ^''"'^ ^°^

ONE MAN ^^^ P°°^ fellows have had great diffi-

culty in inducing the people to part
with their money. Their congregations have been reduced to
a handful, while thousands flock to hear Pastor Ruscr-Il. The
people prefer to go and hear the ONE MAN where the "seats
are free and no collections," and where they can get some com-
forting food.

Unable to successfully combat the shafts of Bible Truths
shot forth by this great modem religious reformer, his enemies
have resorted to the old device of throwing sand in the people's
eyes by attacking his private life and business methods.

If a bad man reforms and becomes a preacher for one of
these systems his past deeds are forgotten and he is heralded
as a hero in their cause, no matter what he believes, nor the
character of the language used to express his belief.

But, when a good man, such as the defendant herein, who
has a clean private life, boldly proclaims "the faith once de-
livered to the saints" and exposes the errors of the Dark Ages
which have long held the people in bondage, all conceivable
charges are trumped up by his enemies, and these magnified,
for the manifest purpose of preventing the people from seeing
the Truths he is teaching.

SOME NOTABLE ^'^ "°^ understand me to say that all

EXCEPTIONS IN ^^^ preachers are in this Unholy Alli-

nB^A/MJcoe. ance. There are exceptions. Thus

iiwuAi V A) I lAMnc *s the rule proven. There are some

UNHOLY ALLIANCE • y-i, • ^^ ^, ■ ^t. ■ •

good Christian gentlemen m the mmis-
try who are, no doubt, doing the best they know to serve the
Lord, but these are taking no part in this unholy warfare.

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The active members of the Unholy Alliance, however, have
grown desperate. Their operations are not confined to a single
community. They have carried the fight into every State in
the Union; every province of Canada; throughout Great
Britain; the European Continent; China; Japan; India;
Australia and the Islands of the Sea.

Members of this Preachers' Union or Alliance caused thou-
sands of extra copies of th'eir favorite medium of slander and
libel — The Brooklyn Daily Eagle — to be printed and sent all
over the world. As soon as announcement is made that Pastor
Russell is to be in a certain city to speak, this reprint^ of the
Brooklyn Eagle puts in its appearance and is freely distributed.

Some people are deceived into believing that the Brooklyn
Eagle is one of the greatest papers printed; whereas, although
published in the great city of New York, its regular circulation
is only about 25,000.

POPULARITY OF It is awell-known fact that Pastor Rus-

THIS MAN sell's ycrnions arc publislicd each, week

PROVOKES in hundreds of newspapers in different

PREACHERS' parts of the world. This provokes the

UNION members of the Alliance, and in nearly

every country of the world they have held meetings and passed
resolutions denunciatory of Pa^stor Russell and his work; and
they try to coerce the newspapers, by threats of boycotting
and other means, to cease printing his sermons.

As an illustration, we cite the four-column editorial in the
Evening Journal, of Wilmington, Delaware, December 4th,
1914, setting forth how the Ministerial Union tried to force
that paper to cease the publication of Pastor Russell's sermons.
There are many similar occurrences throughout the country.

OVER 9 000 000 Pastor Russell, the defendant herein, is

SEE HIS CREATION the author of the Photo-Drama of Cre-
r^r,*»*A cDcc ation. It is a wonderful production.

DRAMA FREE ^, -n-ui ^ i_ ■ ■ -^t.

The Bible story, begmnmg with cre-
ation, is set forth in an orderly manner to modern times.

This beautiful story is told to the people, assembled in
public halls, by means of a phonograph, or talking machine,
and illustrated by many artistically colored stereopticon views
and motion pictures. It has attracted wide attention through-
out the world, and I am authoritatively informed, by the man-
ager of the Photo-Drama, ikat nine million persons have see?i
this great exhibition, in America alone, and that, too, "Seats
Free and No Collection /"

The Photo-Drama of Creation is the greatest educa-
tional philanthropy that has been given to the world. The
money to finance it was .contributed by many persons who
are anxious to teach the present generation the wonders

13 Religious Intolerance

of the Bible. Had the preachers done their full duty, it
might not have been necessary to have the Photo-Drama,
but "Godmovesinamysteriousway His wonders to perform,"
and so HE is using many untitled and humble-minded persons
to spread the Message of glad tidings concerning Christ and
His Kingdom of blessings, and pointing the people to the near
end' of Babylonish reign.

If our forefathers, who laid the foundation of the American
Government as a land of religious freedom, could see the relig-
ious intolerance manifested by this combine of ministers, they
would turn over in their graves. The methods adopted in their
frantic endeavor to crush Pastor Russell and his philanthropic
work are shocking to every fair-minded, Hberty-loving person.

SAMPLE METHOD Laurel, Mississippi, is the scene of ac-
OF PREACHERS' ^1°"- ^^r Nicholson, Manager in

jil^.Qj^ Charge of the Drama, rented the

Opera House at this place from Mr.
Taylor, the owner, In which to exhibit the Photo-Drama. The
two gentlemen were standing in front of the Opera House pre-
paring for the advertisement. Mr. Taylor was delighted
with the opportunity of having such a wonderful exhibition
given in his house, and was congratulating himself, when
along came the leading Methodist minister of the place, who
is designated "The Boss of the Preachers' Union" there.

Learning what was about to take place he becanic enraged,
shook his fist in Mr. Nicholson's face, exclaiming in angry
tones, "You try to show these things in this town and you will
have the biggest fight on your hands you ever saw ; better get
out of town, and get quick! '^ Mr. Nicholson proceeded, un-
daunted by this threat, to prepare for the exhibition. The
Ministerial Union at once held a meeting, in which all engaged
in denouncing Pastor Russell and the "Drama," except the
Episcopalian minister, who stood firm for religious tolerance
and common decency. The union passed resolutions against
the "Drama" and Pastor Russell; then called upon the Mayor
of the City and Chief of Police and induced them to notify
the "Drama" Manager that it should not be exhibited in that
city.

The Ministerial Union then used its power with the Elec-
tric Light Company, and induced its owners to cut off the
electric current and refuse to furnish such to be used by the
"Drama." Their influence was brought to bear upon Mr.
Taylor, the Opera House owner, to such an extent that he tore
down the advertisements which, by his own direction, had
been placed upon the billboards. The Photo-Drama Man-
ager then went to Judge Beavours, the leading attorney of the
city, and appealed to him for assistance. He is a "Lawyer of

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A MODERN ^^^ ^^^ School," who is willing to fight

GAMALIEL for the right. He at once informed the

Electric Light Company and the city
officials that he would apply to the courts for an injunction
against them, and have them restrained from unlawfully
exercising their power.

This frightened the city officials and the Electric Light
Company, and the preachers weakened. They decided to not
further attempt to prevent the exhibition of the Photo-Drama.
The Mayor sent word to the Manager, saying, "Go ahead,
only don't knock us or the preachers." They feared the
result when the people should see the pictures and know they
had been so woefully misrepresented. The people came and
were delighted, some saying, "We cannot understand the
ministers' opposition!"

And thus this Unholy Alliance continues its fight against
the ONE MAN, who, like a mighty ship in a storm, majes-
tically rides the waves, keeping steadily on his course to the
goal. While the storm of persecution rages, the common
people crowd the halls where he goes, eager to hear, in this hour
of peril, the message of comfort that he brings to their hearts.
The scope of his work and his influence continue to grow, and
members of the Preachers' Union gnaw their tongues, rage and
imagine vain things.

The defendant. Pastor Russell, is my friend. I have known
CHARGES hi"i for fifteen years or more, and for

SPECIFICALLY several years have represented him as

EXAMINED ^^s \Qgs.\ counselor. I have carefully

AND COMPLETELY investigated every specific charge that
REFUTED ^^ beenmadeagainsthim. Beingfarail-

iar with the facts, especially relating to
the charges against him that have been adjudicated in the
courts, I deem it my duty to the public that I publish these
facts.

Pastor Russell needs no defense amongst those who know
him. These lines are more especially to advise the public.

Sneeringly, his opponents refer to him as a "haberdasher"
and "seller of shirts." It is true that when Pastor Russell
was a young man, and before reaching his majority, he was
engaged in the mercantile business, selling Gents' Furnishing
Goods, and his business ability was demonstrated by the fact
that he soon was operating five different stores.

If it is a disgrace in the eyes of the Preachers' Union for a
man to labor with his hands, then surely they are welcome to
all they can get out of it. Pastor Russell was in good com-
pany. ,We are reminded that St. Paul was a practising lawyer
for a time, and a successful one, too, and that he also made

14 Corporations

tents to provide his temporary necessities. Jesus was a car-
penter. Blessed is he that labors.

His enemies charge that he has organized various corpora-
tions through which he conducts his religious work, and that
PASTOR RUSSELL ^^ ^^^^ these asa means of personal and
INCORPORATES financial gain to himself, and that the

BIBLE SOCIETY corporations are merely blinds by

which he deceives the people. What
are the facts?

In 1884 the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society was
organized, and was incorporated under the laws of the State
of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of the mental, moral and
religious improvement of men and women, by teaching the
Bible by means of the publication and distribution of Bibles,
books, papers, pamphlets and other Bible literature, and by
providing oral lectures free for the people.

NO VOTE EVER Tiiis is a non-stock corporation ; il

CAST AGAINST P^^^ no. dividends, no salaries, and no

PASTOR RUSSELL °"^ ^^^ ever, as its books clearly show,
reaped any financial benefit therefrom.
It is supported entirely by voluntary contributions made
by those who are interested in the promulgation of Bible
Truths. Its work is exclusively religious. For each con-
tribution of $10.00 the contributor is entitled to one voting
share. While there are nearly two hundred thousand shares,
and it would be an easy matter to elect some other man as
president, there never has been cast a vole af^ainst Pastor Krtsscll.

At the last election he was absent, his own votes were not
cast, yet more than one hundred thousand votes of others were
cast for him as president. The contributors and voters are
men of strong character and many of them of superior financial
standing, scattered throughout America and Canada. Such
loyal supporters as these testify to the high esteem in which the
president of this institution is held. Like other corporations,
its business affairs are controlled by a Board of Directors.

In 1909, the work of this non-sectarian religious corporation
having largely increased, and Greater New York City being
ANOTHER ^^ most accessible place from which

CORPORATION *-° *^i''^ct its work, both in America and

NECESSARY foreign lands, it was deemed, by Its

Board of Directors, wise to move the
headquarters to Brooklyn.

I was consulted about the matter and advised that under
the laws of the State of New York the Watch Tower Bible
AND Tract Society could not have the same privileges as it
enjoyed under the special statute of Pennsylvania, under
which it was organized, and suggested the advisability of

Corporations 15

the organization of a similar corporation in New York State.

This suggestion was followed, and the Peoples Pulpit
Association was organized under the Membership Corpora-
tion Law of New Yoric for the identical purposes for which the
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society exists. The
Peoples Pulpit Association holds title to the property in
New York wherein the work of said Society is conducted.

Later it became necessary to have a European corporation
in the interests of the work, a large portion of its activities
being in European countries; hence a corporation was formed
GREAT BRITAIN under the laws of Great Britain with

CORPORATION headquarters at London, under the

1^ B_ g ^^ name of the International Bible

Students Association. It was organ-
ized for the identical purposes for which the parent cor-
poration, the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society,
was originally organized, and all three of these corporations
are practically one and the same. All contributions are
made to the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, which
finances all the work of the three corporations named.

Throughout the various countries of the world are classes of
Bible Students who, independent of all sectarian creeds or
systems, regularly assemble at their homes or public halls, for
the purpose of Bible study, and these are known as "Asso-
ciated Bible Students," because their work and study are in
harmony with that conducted by the aforesaid corporations.
None of these are corporations for profit; they pay no divi-
dends, no salaries, and no one has ever reaped any financial
benefit therefrom, but all funds thereof are used for the pro-
mulgation of Bible Truths.

Much ado has been made by his enemies about business
UNITED STATES Corporations with which Pastor Russell

INVESTMENT ^^ connected, particularly with refer-

COMPANY ^^^^ ^° ^^^ United States Invest-

ment Company.

The fact is that this company was never a corporation in
the strict sense of the word. It was a limited partnership or-
ganized under the Statutes of Pennsylvania. Its capital stock
was $1,000. Pastor Russell furnished that $1,000 out of his
personal means.

This company was organized for the purpose of taking title
to certain property which it did take over and afterwards
disposed of, and every dollar that was received therefrom went
into the treasury of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract
Society, and was used for its religious work.

Pastor Russell did not receive one cent profit therefrom,
nor has any other person ever reaped any pecuniary profit
therefrom.

16 Capital — Income

This company has been out of existence for more than two
years, and does not own anything today, even its "capital stock
being expended by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract
Society in its religious work.

There is no corporation in existence anywhere in the world
in which Pastor Russell owns a single share of stock, nor in which
anyone else holds any stock for his use or benefit.

PASTOR RUSSELL'S When Pastor Russell closed out his
WEALTH business, many years ago, he had

upwards of a quarter of a million
dollars. The greater portion he freely spent in the publica-
tion of Bible literature, which was distributed to the people
without charge for the purpose of enlightening them con-
cerning the harmonious Pl^n of God as taught in the Scrip-
tures. The remainder of his wealth he transferred to the
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society in harmony with
and in fulfilment of an agreement between himself and wife
made before their domestic troubles began.

Pastor Russell now has no money, no bank account and
owns no property aside from a few personal effects, nor does
anyone hold any property or money for his personal benefit.

His life for the past forty years has been devoted exclusively
to religious work, during which time he has received as a mone-
tary compensation his meals and a modest room in which to
work and sleep, traveling expenses and $11 per month for in-
cidental expenses, which amount is supplied by the Watch
Tower BiblG and Tract Society.

The charge that he has used these corporations for his
personal and private gain is absolutely false, as the books of
the corporations abundantly testify. Every dollar tf'at comes
into his hands he accounts to the Society for the same.

As an illustration, it was incidentally shown in a lawsuit
in which the books of the Society were necessary as evidence
that on one occasion Pastor Russell was on the opposite side
of the continent from New York when he was handed a draft
for $10,000, payable to his own order and which he could have
cashed and appropriated to his own use, but, on the contrary,
he sent the draft at once to the Treasurer of the Society,
authorizing him to indorse his name thereon and cash it for
the benefit of the work of said Society, which was done.

On the occasion of the above lawsuit a committee of five
gentlemen, experts, were appointed to audit the books of the
corporation, and not one penny was found as having been
misappropriated by Pastor Russell or anyone else.

I know these facts because it was necessary for me, as
counsel, to go over the audit.

Domestic Affairs 17

Pastor Russell was married in 1879. For the first thirteen
years of their married life he and Mrs. Russell lived happily
together. They were both engaged in religious work, and had
been even before their. marriage. A semi-monthly religious
journal, The Watch Tower, was published, of which Pastor
Russell was and still la the editor. She became dissatisfied
with his manner of conducting this journal and attempted to
dictate the policy thereof. Being the head of the house,
Pastor Russell would not submit to his wife's dictating the
manner of conducting his business affairs. Without notice,
DOMESTIC ®^^ voluntarily separated herself from

TROUBLES him in 1897, nearly eighteen years after

their marriage. For" nearly seven years
she lived separate and apart from him, he furnishing her a
separate home.

In June, 1903, she filed in the Court of Common Pleas at
Pittsburgh a suit for legal separation. They had been actually
separated for nearly seven years. In April, 1906, the cause
came on for trial before Justice Collier and a jury.

It has been remarked by a number of lawyers who have read
the record in this case that "no court has ever before granted a
separation upon so slight testimony as appears in this case."
The record discloses nothing exciept a misunderstanding be-
tween husband and wife, and which at one time was adjusted,
by mutual consent. The issue being submitted to the jury
they evidently concluded that, being already actually sepa-
rated for a period of seven years, a legal separation might as
well take place.

There never has been an absolute divorce of either of the
parties.

GREATEST FISH Upon "the trial of this cause Mrs. Rus-

STORY EVER ^^'^ testified that one Miss Ball had

»«*MitcA/^-riiDcr^ stated to her that her husband said,

I. am like a jelly-fish, I float around
here and there. I touch this one and that one, and if she
responds I take her to me, and if not I float on to others."

All this matter the Court struck from the record and would
not permit it to go to the jury. In his charge to the jury the
Judge said: "This little incident about this girl that was in
the family, that is beyond the ground of the libel and has
nothing to do with the case because not being put in it, and
it was condoned or allowed to pass."

It is manifest that this "jelly-fish" story was entirely the
product of Mrs. Russell's imagination, and other facts which
appear in the record conclusively show that it could not have
been true.

18 Domestic Affairs

Pastor Russell emphatically denied that any such thing ever
occurred. It would seem unreasonable that any man would
make such a statement about himself.

But the most conclusive facts disclosed by the record show-
ing her statement to be untrue are these: Miss Ball came to
them in 1889, a child of ten, and was taken into the home of
Mr. and Mrs: Russell. She was treated as a member of the
family. She was an orphan. She kissed both Mr. and Mrs.
Russell good night each evening when she retired. They
treated her as their own child. (Court Record, pages 90, 91.)

Mrs. Russell testified that the "jelly-fish" incident trans-
pired in 1894, when the girl could not have been more than
fifteen years of age. (Page 15, Record.)

Mrs. Russell lived with her husband for three years thereafter
and was separated from him seven years longer before suit was
filed, or ten years after the alleged incident before she filed her
suit for separation. In her complaint, or bill for separation,
no reference whatever is made lo the Ball or jelly-jish incident.
Her husband had no notice that she intended to make such a
charge, and when upon the trial it was intimated by her coun-
sel that he expected to prove such, counsel for Pastor Russell
asked for a continuance of the case, which the Court denied.
Miss Ball was then living and Mrs. Russell knew where she
was and could have procured her as a witness, or have had her
deposition, in court. No attempt was made to procure her
attendance or her deposition.

Pastor Russell could not have had her there to testify be-
cause he had no notice or intimation that his wife would at-
tempt to bring such into the case. It is but reasonable to con-
clude that this jelly-fish story was manufactured for the oc-
casion. Truly it is a great fish-story!

A n iNPHFR Another point that conclusively shows

that the "jelly-fish story/' or Miss Ball
incident, was manufactured and untrue is this fact: Three
years after the alleged incident Mrs. Russell herself selected
and called together a committee of three before whom she
and her husband met to discuss their differences and tried to
arrange them.

Two members of that committee testified at the trial that
all the differences of Mr. and Mrs. Russell were discussed and
that their trouble grew out of the management of the paper,
or journal. The committee decided against Mrs. Russell's
contention, and, in their language, the two "kissed and made
up."

The Miss Ball or jelly-fish incident was not even intimated
to this committee. (Court Record, pages 79, 113-116.)

Domestic Affairs 19

MRS. RUSSELL ^^ the trial of this case Mrs. Russell's

TESTIFIES HER counsel made mention that Mr. Russell

HUSBAND WAS ^^ '^ ^ toom with Emily Matthews, a

NOT GUILTY member of the household, and the door

was locked; To this Pastor Russell at
the time made answer under oath (page 92, Record of Testi-
mony), as follows:

"I said (to Mrs. Russell), 'Dear, you understood all about
that. You know that was the room in which the slops were
emptied and the water was carried, and that was the morning
that Emily Matthews was sick, and you told me of it and asked
me to go up and see her, and when they were running out and
in with water pails I turned the key for half a minute until I
would have a chance to hear quietly what she had to say, and
there wasn't the slightest impropriety in anything that was
done. I would just as soon that everybody in this room
would be present.'"

Mrs. Russell did not deny this statement in her testimony,
and therefore, being undisputed, it must be taken as the true
and correct explanation. It shows not the slightest impro-
priety on his part.

That Mrs. Russell herself did not believe and never has he-
Heved thai her husband was guilty of immoral conduct is shown
by the record in this case where her own counsel (on page 10)
asked Mrs. Russell this question: " You don't mean thai your
husband was guilty of adultery? " Ans. " No. "

It is seen that the court properly took away from the jury
the consideration of the "jelly-fish" incident to which she
testified. These are the facts which Pastor Russell's enemies
distort, and upon which they charge him with immoral con-
duct.

There was no testimony produced upon the trial of this
case that had any tendency to show that Pastor Russell
had been morally derelict in the slightest. No witness testi-
fied against his moral character, and no witness in any court
has ever yet uttered a word of testimony tending to show any-
thing against his morality.

PASTOR RUSSELL Shordy after the trial of the above
EXONERATED IN ^^^^ ^^^ Washington Post published

SEVERAL COURTS ^^^ aforementioned "'jelly-fish" story
in connection with the name of Pastor
Russell, and charged that he was guilty of immoral conduct.
Thereupon Pastor Russell filed suit for Hbel against the Post,
which case was tried before a jury. The instructions of the
court on behalf of the defendant, the Post, were manifestly
erroneous and prejudicial, but notwithstanding this the jury
brought in a verdict exonerating Pastor Russell, but allowed
him only one dollar damages.

20 Miracle Wheat

Pastor Russell thereupon appealed to the Superior Court,
which court reversed the judgment of the lower court and re-
manded the case for retrial, that a jury might have opportu-
nity to assess larger damages. The case came on for trial the
second time and after plaintiff had put in a portion of his tes-
timony counsel for the Washington Post offered a compromise
and the case was settled by the defendant, the Washington
Post, paying io Pastor Russell a substantial sum of money, to-
gether with all costs in the case, aiid the Post thereafter pub-
lished his sermons.

Thus he. was completely exonerated by two different courts
concerning the "jelly-fish" or immoral story.

Still his enemies persisted in trying to get this before the
public. A preacher in New Jersey wrote an article to a Chi-
cago paper, the Mission Friend, charging Pastor Russell with
immorality, and as proof thereof cited the Miss Ball or ' ' jelly-
fish" story. Thereupon an action of libel for damages was
filed by Pastor Russell's counsel against the Mission Friend.
The case came on for hearing, and after argument of the legal
questions involved the Court decided in favor of Pastor Rus-
sell. The only question that remained to determine was the
amount of damages to be allowed Pastor Russell.

Counsel for the Mission Friend then sought a compromise
or settlement. Pastor Russell not desiring "blood money,"
but merely that his good name might be vindicated, agreed to
the compromise upon the following terms, which were carried
out, to wit:

The Mission Friend paid all the costs and published a re-
traction admitting that it had wrongfully published the Miss
Ball or "jelly-fish" story concerning Pastor Russell, further
stating that Pastor Russell is a Christian and a gentleman of
the highest integrity and moral standing and entitled to the
respect and esteem of all good people.

MIRACLE WHEAT Pastor Russell's enemies charge that he
NOT NAMED BY ^old a great quantity of ordinary seed

PASTOR RUSSELL, wheat under the name of "Miracle
NOR DID HE EVER Wheat," at one dollar per pound, or
REALIZE ANY sixty dollars per bushel, and realized

MONEY FROM IT therefrom an enormous sum of money
which he appropriated to his own use.
This is not only an exaggeration, but a glaring falsehood.

In the year 1911 J. A. Bohnet, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
and Samuel J. Fleming, of Wabash, Indiana, each having a
quantity of Miracle Wheat, together presented to the Watch
Tower Bible and Tract Society the aggregate of about 30
bushels with the proposition on their part that the wheat

Miracle Wheat 21

should be sold at $1.00 per ppund and all the proceeds arising
from the sale thereof should be received by the Watch Tower
Bible ano Tract Society as a donation from them, to be used
by said Society in its religious work. The wheat was received
and sent out by the Society, and the gross receipts therefrom
were about Sl,800. •

Pastor Russell did not get a penny_ of this. His connection
therewith was this, that he published a statement in his journal,
The Watch Tower, giving notice that this wheat had been
contributed and could be had for a dollar a pound.

Pastor Russell did not discover the wheat, nor did he name it,
nor did he receive any personal benefit therefrom. Nor was the
Society of which he is president guilty of the slightest miscon-
duct.

Had this same transaction occurred with some Catholic or
Protestant church no one would ever have thought of making
any fuss about it. But the Preachers* Union seized upon it
as another means of persecuting Pastor Russell.

PREACHERS' ALLI- It is a wcll-known fact that the Brook-
ANCE EMPLOYS lyn Daily Eagle is given to making un-

BROOKLYN EAGLE warranted attacks upon others. Its
FOR SYSTEMATIC persecution of the late lamented Dr. T.
ATTACK UPON DeWitt Talmage is an instance. It

PASTOR RUSSELL may seem the part of wisdom to divert
attention by charging another with
wrongdoing. The Eagle has not such a reputation as a good
man would desire.

Pastor Russell's teaching was not interfering with The
Eagle^ but was enlightening the people and thus interfering
with the Preachers' Unholy Alliance, and some of its members
deemed it necessary to do something. The Eagle was em-
ployed as an instrument to do the job. The Eagle was willing
and ready to begin the attack. Hence, on March 22, 1911, The
Eagle published an article ridiculing the religious work in
which Pastor Russell was engaged (fol. 936). On the same
day it -published another article ridiculing "Miracle Wheat"
and various persons engaged in growing it. On September 23,
1911, it published an article announcing that the- United
States Government was about to take up the matter of Mira-
cle Wheat, intimating that the Government Inspector would
ask to be furnished with a sample of Miracle Wheat sold at
Pastor Russell's Tabernacle, to be tested, "that the faithful
and a waiting world may learn more fully of the astonishing
merits of this precious grain" (fol. 981).

As a matter of fact, the Government had been experiment-
ing with Miracle Wheat for more than three years at that time.

22 Miracle Wheat

which shows that The Eagle was trying to mislead its readers
and prejudice them against Pastor Russell by inferentially
charging that he was selling a fraudulent wheat.

On the same date The Eagle published a libelous cartoon,
and words in connection therewith, directed against Pastor
Russell and his alleged relationship to Miracle Wheat.
Pastor Russell sued The Eagle for damages. The facts given
here are taken from the record of the trial of that case in the
Supreme Court of Kings County, New York. Figures appear-
ing in parentheses, thus (fol. 774, etc.), refer to folios of the
printed record of the case now on file in the Appellate Division
of the Supreme Court of New York.

The chief Issue raised by the pleadings in this case was
whether or not the wheat in question was superior to ordinary
wheat. Eleven witnesses testified to its superior quality over
other wheat.

Following are the names and addresses of the witnesses:

Kent B. Stoner, Fincastle, Virginia; Joseph I. Knight, Sr.,
1067 38th Street, Brooklyn, New York; Isaac L, Frey, Lower
Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania; Frederick Widener, Belvidere,
N. J.; Henry D. Ayre, Cleveland, Tennessee; William Pray,
Mansfield, N. J-; William I. Tomlinson, Kirkwood, N. J.;
Edward W. Hunt, Stratford, N. J.;_Dr. Joseph A. Carlton,
Palmetto, Georgia; J. A. Bohnet, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;
Samuel J. Fleming, Wabash, Indiana.

The eight first named never heard of Pastor Russell or hi.s
religious teachings prior to the trial of this case, but had been
experimenting with Miracle Wheat and found it far superior
to any other wheat,

rtoiniwAi Di ANT The testimony showed that in the year
OF MIRACLE ^®°^ ^^- ^- ^- ^^°"^^ noticed grow-

WHEAT HAD 142 '^^^ ^^ ^^^ garden in Fincastle, Virginia,
an unusual plant, which at first he mis-
took for a kind of grass known as parlor
grass, but which, upon further observation, proved to be wheat.
The plant had one hundred and forty-two stalks, each stalk
bearing a head of fully matured wheat.

Mr. Stoner had never prior to that time seen a wheat
plant bearing more than five heads.

The unusual yield from this single plant prompted him to
save the grain, which he planted the following Fall (fols. 73-
75). For several seasons he continued producing this grain,
and in 1906, about two years after discovering it, because of
its remarkable producing qualities, he named it Miracle
Wheat (fol. 81).

In 1908 or 1909 Mr. Stoner called the attention of the
witness, J. I. Knight, to the unusual qualities of the wheat

The above U ■ pbotOEraph of One Stool of Miracle Wbeat grown In 1912
in the zarden of Mr. K. B. Stoner, PIncajtIe, Va., within two feet of the Wen-
tical spot where the orlzlnal stalk of Miracle Wheat waa discovered. It Is
erown from one zraln and was six feet tall at the time this photoeraph was
taken and was not then fully grown.

24 Price of Miracle Wheat

and it was arranged that they should grow the wheat on
shares and. market it after accumulating a sufficient supply
(fols. 86, 127, 129). Mr. Knight received a forty-five per cent.
(45%) interest in the whieat. They agreed to withhold the
wheat from the market until 1912 (fol. 128), but subsequently
decided to sell in August, 1911 (fbls. 128, 125).

MIRACLE WHEAT ^j^^^ ^"^^^"^ .!?^^ arrangement wilh
SOLD BY ^^' Stoner Mr. Knight went to

OTHERS AT $1.25 Europe and exhibited the wheat in
___ oniiNrv ' the agricultural departments of va-

PER pouMu riouscountries (fols. 129-131). Neither

Mr. Knight nor Mr. Stoner had ever corresponded with Pas-
tor Russell, nor had any acquaintance with him or with any
of his associates prior to the time of the trial (fols. 82, 154).
Prior to his meeting Mr. Knight, Mr. Stoner had sold some
of the wheat, always at $1.25 a pound (fols. 80, 83). . In 1908
he sold four pounds at $1.25 a pound to Joseph A. Carlton,
a dentist of Palmetto, Georgia, the owner of a 256-acre farm
(fol. 162). I:it 1909 he sold two pounds to Frederick S. Wid-
ener, of Belvidere, N* J-, for from somewhere between two and
five dollars (fol.:396), Mr. Widener gave some of this, to Isaac
L. Frey, a farnier of Lower Mt. Bethel. Neither he nor Mr.
Frey had any connection with Pastor Russell's work (fols.
395, 387, 383).

William I. Tomlinson and Edward Hunt, farmers of New
Jersey, also experimented with this wheat.

All of these persons who thus bought their wheat directly
or indirectly from Stoner, the discoverer of the wheat, or
froni Knight, his partner, found it to have remarkable, re-
producing qualities (f6,ls; ,385-392, 396, 470,- 1, 478-480).

OVER 80 BUSHELS The first plant found by Stoner had
np MiRAri F o'^^'' 4,000 grams to the stool. In

WHEAT TO THE *^^ ^^^^ °^ ^^^ .^^ planted 1,800

» ___ grains, and each grain yielded an aver-

age Qf 250 grains. The average re-
turn from ordinary wheat iathls section was about ten grains
for each grain of seed (fols. 75-78). Mr. Stoner found that a
peck to the acre, that is 15 pounds of Miracle Wheat, pro-
duced over forty bushels (fol.. 88). He has raised as high as 80
bushels of Miracle Wheat to the. acre (fol. 92) .

Thus it is seen that Miracle' Wheat produced twenty-five
times as much as ordinary wheat in proportion to the amount
sown. Mr. Stoner had experimented with Red Wonder,
Fuldz and Old Mediterranean wheats. The productiveness
of Miracle Wheat was found to be due to its large stooling
qualities (fol. 95). For these stooling qualities it needs more

Merit of Miracle Wheat 25

room than the average wheat, requiring 16 inches between
the rows, and about four times the space of ordinary wheat.
If sown like ordinary wheat Miracle was a failure, for room
was essential (fols. 97-99, 104). A four by four-inch space,
such as the Government allows, is too small to allow for the
normal stooling of Miracle Wneat (fol. 104). When he has
observed common wheat planted in competition with Miracle,
the spaces between Miracle planting have been about four
times the space between the other wheat plantings. This
was as he recommended (fol. 155).

Widener, when he sowed Miracle, counted 22 to 28 stalks
to the grain (fols. 396, 397). Mr. Frey raised a bushel and a
half of wheat from a quart of grain (fol. 383), and the follow-
ing year, 1911, raised 108 bushels from 16 to 22 quarts of seed.
He seeded about 15 pounds to the acre (fols. 383-392).

MIRACLE WHEAT ^^- Henry A. Ayre, a farmer of Cleve-
TAKES FIRST land, Tennessee, with thirty-five years'

PRIZE AT SEVERAL experience, bought some Stoner (Mir-
g^^^g FAIRS ^^^^ Wheat in the fall of 1909 or

1910. He sowed one-half bushel to a
scant seven-eighths of an acre and reaped a little over twenty-
six bushels per acre. His is a poor wheat section, where the
yield of ordinary wheat is about 8 bushels per acre.

Mr. Ayre_ found Miracle Wheat hardier than ordinary
wheat, standing the winters better and stooling much more
than any other wheat he ever saw. It stood a freezing winter
whererye had frozen out (fols. 299-402). He had the sur-
rounding farmers raise this wheat for hira under contract
(fol. 407). He raised as large as 64 stools from one plant of
this wheat.

Miracle Wheat took first prize for him in the Fall of 1910
at the Appalachian Exposition, for Tennessee, Georgia and
North Carolina, and also took first prize at the State Fair in
Tennessee, and at his county fair (fol. 406). He grew Ex-
hibit 6, a stool of Miracle Wheat containing 49 stalks (fols.
408, 943).

MIRACLE WHEAT William Pray, a farmer of Mansfield
STOOLS BETTER Townshlp, N.j., who was unacquainted

THAN OTHER '^'\^PH''H?7u" ^^^ ^^?' '^'^^ ^*°o'

^^g^y or Miracle Wheat for three years. He

grew Exhibit 30, containing over 80
stalks grown from a single grain. He had been a farmer for
twenty-five years. An acre of ordinary wheat which he sowed
with two bushels yielded 17 bushels, whereas an adjoining
acre which he sowed with a half bushel of Miracle Wheat
yielded 25 bushels. He never saw anv wheat stool as Miracle

26

Merit of Miracle Wheat

Wheat did. To this is due its superior producing qualities
(fols. 464-466). The usual practice of farmers In his section
is to sow two bushels of ordinary wheat to the acre, and he
knows of no way of getting better results (fols. 467, 468).

William I. Tomlinson,
who had been a farmer
for nine years, in Kirk-
wood, N. J., in 1909plant-
ed Miracle Wheat in com-
petition with ordinary
wheat— 16 acres with Mir-
acle Wheat at a half bush-
el to the acre, which
yielded 32 bushels to the
acre, and 20 acres of or-
dinary wheat at' one and
a half bushels to the acre,
which yielded 21 bushels
to the acre. He is not a
follower of Pastor Russell,
nor a believer in any of his
doctrines (fols. 470, 471).

Edward W. Hunt, a
farmer of Stratford, N. J.,
for many years, who does
not know Pastor Russell
and was not connected
with him in any way, ex-
perimented with Miracle
Wheat. He first sowed, a
bushel of seed to an acre
and a half, which pro-
duced 56 bushels, part of
the crop having been de-
stroyed. In 1911andl912
he planted Miracleincom-
petition with Amber
Wheat. He planted 10
acres with Miracle, three „,„«)* whert produced by Edward mc

pecks to the acre, and the Cleery, 24« W«b«ah Ave, Lo* AneelM, Cal.

yield averaged 34M bush- fSy"' " "'""* '" ^"' '"'^' "" ^'"'-
els peracre.or 345 bushels

in all. He planted 18 acres with Amber Wheat, a bushel
and a half to the acre, and the yield was 325 bushels
in all, or a little more than 18 bushels to the acre. Both fields
were alike, stood side by side, and the conditions were the same.
The original plant of Miracle Wheat, discovered and named
by Mr. Stoner, contained 142 heads of well-matured seed,

Miracle Wheat and Pastor Rttssell 27

grown from one grain (fol. 74). A bunch of wheat grown near
Los Angeles, California, of the same Miracle Wheat was ex-
hibited before the jury and put in evidence (foi. 158). It
contained 118 stalks and as many heads of well-developed
wheat standing more than six feet tall, all grown from one
grain. (See illustration.)

PASTOR RUSSELL'S ^^ November 23. 1907, H. A. Miller
FIRST KNOWL- Assistant Agncultunst of the United

-n.^^ Ar- ...BA/«i c- States Government, filed in the De-

EDGE OF MIRACLE _^ ^ r a • i^ ^ iir l-

WHEAT partment of Agriculture at Washing-

ton, D. C;, a report upon the wheat
being ^rown, upon Mr. Stoner's farm, highly commending
said wheat (fols. 1185-1188). The public press throughout
the country at the time took notice of this report. Pastor
Russell's attention was called to it, and on March 15, J908,
he published in his journal, The Watch Tower, some press
comments £md extracts from the aforementioned Government
report. This was Pastor Russell's first knowledge of Miracle
Wheat, which wheat Mr. Stoner and others had been experiment-
ing with for three years or more.

Dr. Joseph A. Carlton, of Palmetto, Georgia, reading in
Pastor Russell's Watch Tower the aforementioned notice,
purchased from Mr. Stoner four pounds of this wheat for
which he paid Stoner $1.25 per pound, or $75 per bushel (fol.
169). He planted a pound and three-quarters to. one-fifth
of an acre, took accurate account of the yield, and found
that it was eight bushels and 24 pounds, or 504 pounds.
Georgia is not a wheat State (fols. 162, 163). Yield of ordinary
wheat in that State is from 5 to 20 bushels to the acre (fol. 164) .
In 1910 Dr. Carlton reaped 62>^ bushels of lyliracle Wheat
from a little over two acres (fol. 165). From one single grain
in his field 71 stalks -were grown (fol. 168).

Mr. Bohnet got a peck of. this wheat from Dr. Carlton. He
sowed 14 pounds to one-half an acre and reaped 8 bushels.
One-half of this he sent to Mr. Kuesthardt, of Port Clinton,
Ohio, editor of the Ottawa Zeitung, a German county news-
paper. Samuel J. Fleming, of Wabash, Indiana, got five
pounds of seed from Bohnet and '20 pounds from Kuesthardt,
and sowed 25 pounds to about one-acre of land, and although
it was late in the season his yield was 34 bushels. Average
yield of ordinary wheat in that section (sowed a bushel and a
half to the acre) is about 20 bushels (fol. 234).

MIRACLE WHEAT Thu8 the testimony showed that or-
YIELD8 12 TO 20 dinary wheat sown at the rate of six
TrMES MORE pecks to the acre produces on an

THAN ORDINARY average 20 bushels, whereas Miracle
^^g^y Wheat sown at the rate of one peck

to the acre produces from 40 to 80

1^ *"^

FIFTEEN PLANTS OP MIRACLE WHEAT. EACH GROWN PROM ONE GRAIN.
NONE YIELDED LESS THAN I.OM ORAINS.

Eaglets Lone Witness 29

bushels to the acre, showing that Miracle Wheat yields from
12 to 20 times more than ordinary wheat.

Pastor Russell having no .personal knowledge of the
wheat, counsel did not call him as a witness. He was in
court, ready and willing to testify, but counsel did not call
him for the reason above stated.

The Brooklyn Eagle, to offset all this .testimony of prac-
tical farmers and wheat raisers, produced but a single witness,
namely, Mr. Ball, of the Agricultural Department of the
United States Government, who was neither a farmer nor
wheat raiser. Mr. Ball testified that he was "connected ,with
the U. S. Government with the Department of Agriculture
as an Agronomist and Acting Cerealist in charge of cereal
investigations" (fol. 732). His imposing title was about his
only recommendation. He produced a memoranda of ex-
periments with Miracle Wheat, supposed to have been made
at the Government station, by persons whom he was unable
to name.

DONATION There was absolutely no testimony in

PROCEEDS KEPT A the case showing that Pastor Russell
YEAR TO REFUND, had induced a single person to purchase
BUT NO ONE Miracle Wheat. Not a word tending

WISHED MONEY ^^ ^^°^ *^^* anyone was defrauded,
_ . _j. On the contrary, shortly after the pub-

lication, of the libel by the Brooklyn
Eagle, the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society pub-
lished broadcast over the country and sent to each purchaser
■a notice that if anyone was dissatisfied with his purchase he
might have his money returned, and the identical money
arising from the sale of said wheat was held for a year for the
purpose of refunding. Not a single person asked to have his
money refunded.

Upon the trial of this case, counsel for the Brooklyn
Eagle severely ridiculed the religious teachings of Pastor
Russell, The jury, being largely composed of men of strong
religious prejudices, arid at least one of them an atheist, dis-
regarded the testimony of the 11 practical farmers and wheat
raisers, and the several exhibits of Miracle Wheat actually
produced and shown to them, and decided the case, in favor
of the Brooklyn Eagle, upon the unsupported testimony qf one
Government official who never raised a grain of wheat in his
life. The case was at once appealed and is now pending in the
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court.

Much ado has been made about the Watch Tower
Bible and Tract Society, of which Pastor Russell is presi-
dent, disposing of a small quantity of seed Miracle Wheat ai
one dollar per pound, which had been donated and the price
fixed by the donors, whereas the evidence conclusively shows

30

Miracle Wheal at World's Fair

that Messrs. Stoner, Knight, Carlton and others had been
selling the same wheat at $1.25 per pound, which was not only
considered legitimate, but a very reasonable price in view of
the extraordinary quality of the wheat and the small quantity
in existence.

It cannot be conceived how anyone can honestly hold up
Pastor Russell to ridicule for the connection that he had with
Miracle Wheat. Neither he nor the Watch Tower Bible
AND Tract Society did anything in the slightest manner
reprehensible, but, on the contrary, their conduct was open
and aboveboard and proper in every way.

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Miracle Wheat Grown by W. A.. Jarrett, Columbus, Kansas, Represents the
State of Kansas at World'i Pair, San Francisco, 191s,

I. B. S. Ass'K.

Dear FriendB. — A copy of Uie Chicago
Doily Tribvne recently came to my'notice
containinE articles, the object of whrch was
an attack upon the Association, and espe-
cially upon Pastor Russelt. Among other
points of attack was Mintde Wheat, and
thinking that some Information on the sub-
ject might b of vaiue to you in meeting
this attack; I enclose herewith picture and
data relative to field of Miracle Wheat I
grew last year. Thia picture, among thou-
sands of others, of the best fields raised in
the State, was sent to the Secretary of the
State Board of Agriculture. J. C. Mohler.
From this collection was to be chosen the
one which would represent the State at
the World's Fair, which convenes the 20th
of this month.

Now, the judges in this matter did not
know that this was Miracle Wheati henc«
they had nothing to bias their decision.
So Miracle Wheat received the award.

I grew seventy acres of this wheat and
planted and cared for it in the regular,
ordinary way and had no trouble in dis-
posing of It to my neighbor wheat-growers
last fall for seed, at S2 per bushel.

In this section of the country we have
to sow more to the acre than in some local-
ities;' hence we could not follow the
twenty pounds to. the acre rate of seeding,
but some we seeded at the rate of one-
half bushel and some at the rate of three-
quarters of a bushel per acre, and we found
the three pecks to be the better.

My field yielded forty-nine bushels to
the acre, more than twice the average yield
of wheat in this vicinity and in many In-
stances more than three times as much. If
this information is of any vaiue to you or
any of the friends who may have charge of
the matter of setting these things straight
before the public, I am thankful for the
opportunity to furnish the same.
I am your servant,

W. A. JARRETT.

The Ross Libel 31

REV. ROSS Rev. J. J. Ross, of Hamilton, Ontario,

IRRESPONSIBLE published a libelous pamphlet against

FINANCIALLY Pastor Russell. A warrant was issued

for the arrest of Ross. He evaded the
officer for some time and even failed to keep his appointment
at his church to prevent the officer from taking him into
custody. Finally, he was taken before George E. Jelfs, Police
Magistrate, on the charge of criminal libel. Upon a hearing
he was committed for trial. Upon motion, the Superior
Court quashed the commitment because of a technical error
in the proceedings. Ross was again taken before the Magis-
trate.

When the case came on for hearing the second time Pastor
Russell, who was a necessary witness, was away on an extended
trip in Panama and other parts of the South, filling appoint-
ments previously made, and had no notice of the date of hear-
ing. Ross and his counsel tried to make it appear that Pastor
Russell was evading the trial. As soon as Pastor Russell
returned to Brooklyn and heard that he was wanted he
immediately notified the Magistrate that he was ready to
corne to Canada. He did go and gave his testimony. Again
the Magistrate committed Ross to appear before the high
court to answ;er an indictment to be preferred by the Grand
Jury. When the case came on in that court the Judge of
the court in charging the Grand Jury relative to its duties,
among other things, said to. the jury: "Unless the jury finds
that this alleged libel would cause a breach of the public
peace in Canada then no indictment should be returned, but
the parties should resort to civil suit for damages." The
jury returned "no bill," and it is manifest that they could
not have done otherwise under this charge of the Court, for
the reason that Pastor Russell lived in Brooklyn, New York,
and Rev, Ross lived in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and it
would be physically impossible for the libel to cause a breach
of the public peace when the parties were so far apart. .

Thus it will be seen that the issues were never tried and
never determined. Pastor Russell did not resoi-t to civil
action for damages, for the reason that he was advised that
such an action would be useless, since Ross is irresponsible
financially and could not be compelled by such a proceeding
to publish a retraction,

ROSS PAMPHLET Thereafter Rev. Ross published another
FULL OF pamphlet against Pastor Russell which

UNMITIGATED for unmitigated falsehoods and mis-

FALSEKOODS representations of facts certainly has

not an equal. Selecting here and there isolated paragraphs
from the court records, he twisted them, added to, misrep-

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34 Concerning Alimony

resented and made them appear entirely different from their
true meaning. This could not have been accidental on his pari.
For instance, among other things, he charges: "He (Pastor
Russell) sought to evade payment fixed by the court by fleeing
from one State to another, making it necessary for his wife to
get an extradition order, which she did, and which led to the
condemnation of the cunning pastor by a third court, and the
increase of the alimony."

Rev. Ross probably did not know that extradition pro-
ceedings cannot be resorted to to enforce a money judgment.
No "extradition order" was made, nor were there any extra-
dition proceedings. But probably Rev. Ross thought the
people would believe his statement, even though false, because
he is recognized as a Minister.

Upon the hearing of the question of alimonyj the Court
adjudged that Mrs. Russell should receive from her husband
the sum of $100 per month. This order was made March 4,

1908. The amount of alimony was never increased.

In the forepart of the winter of 1908 arrangements were
made to transfer the main office of the Bible Society's work to
Brooklyn, New York, for the reasons heretofore stated. Some
time was required to accomplish this work, but the removal,
which was open and aboveboard, was completed in March,

1909. The Pittsburgh papers made mention of the removal.
Pastor Russell remained in Pittsburgh until everything was
removed that was to be removed, himself being the last one of
the office force to leave Pittsburgh. No attempt was made to
interfere with the removal, as indeed there could not have
been any successful attempt.

In December, 1908, Mrs. Russell filed certain suits to set
aside the transfer of property made by her husband to the
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, and to enforce
the payment of alimony. Prior thereto, at a hearing of the
testimony on the alimony branch of the separation case, Pastor
Russell had testified that before the organization of the Watch
Tower Bible and Tract Society, both he and his wife
having consecrated theif all to be used in the religious work
in which they were engaged in serving the Lord, it was agreed
between them that all of his property should be turned over*to
the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, for that
Purpose. The property was his and he had the right to do
with it as he pleased. That after their separation, acting in
good faith and in harmony with their said agreement, he had
transferred his property to said Society, and that he had not
the means with which to pay the amount of alimony allowed by
the Court. The personal property had already been exhausted
by the Society, and the real estate was incumbered.

A Tribute of Esteem 35

Early in April, 1909, and after said Society and Pastor
Russell had removed to Brooklyn, the aforesaid cases came
on for hearing on motions, Mr. Carpenter and myself appearing
on behalf of said Society and Pastor Russell. After hearing
the motions, the Court took the matter under advisement and
afterwards decided, it, holding that Mr. Russell's transfer of
the property to the Society was a fraud on his wife and that
the alimony must be paid. As it is well understood, a man's
act may operate as a legal fraud against another, even though
he acts in absolute good faith. Besides, court decisions are not
infallible, as we all know, because "rendered by imperfect
human beings. At the time of the rendition of this, decision,
Pastor Russell's residence was in Brooklyn, but he at the time
was in Europe, on his semi-annual lecture tour of Great Britain.
He had not been advised of the decision of the Court upon this
point. He stated to me prior thereto that he would be glad to
pay Mrs. Russell , but he had no money, wli ich fact I knew to be
true.

M RS. RUSSELL During the absence of Pastor Russell in

NEVER Europe, as aforesaid, five men, his per-

DEFRAUDEDOFA sonal friends, without his knowledge,
CENT BY HER ascertained the amount of money

HUSBAND required to meet th,e judgment of

alimony. They raised more than the
necessary amount among themselves, placed it in my hands
and sent me to Pittsburgh to pay this judgment. I went
to Pittsburgh and with Mrs. Russell's attorneys settled
all the litigation, paying to her every cent, interest included,
which the court had allowed her, together with all the court
costs. These facts appear from the court records. Mrs.
Russell has never been cheated or defrauded out of one penny by
her husband^ but has received everything that the court allowed her.

We submit that the furnishing of more than $10,000 by his
five friends to relieve him of a judgment as above mentioned,
and that without his knowledge, is a strong testimony of the
high esteem in which Pastor Russell is held by those who know
him. These gentlemen are of high standing, and if necessary
I will give their names and addresses to anyone upon request.
I wonder how many preachers who are assaulting Pastor Rus-
sell could find five men who would voluntarily do so much for
them!

The charge that Pastor Russell procured certain property
worth S40,000 to be sold for $50.00 and to be bought in by said
Society for the purpose of defrauding his wife out of her dower
is far from the truth and is in keeping with many other false
charges made.

A wife has no absolute dower right in her husband's prop-

38 Biblical Educaiton

erty while he lives and if she dies first her inchoate right of
dower dies with her. Where the husband owns property on
which there is a valid mortgage and the mortgage be foreclosed
and property sold, and at said sale brings no more than the
mortgage debt, then of course there would be no dower for the
wife even though she survived the husband.

Pastor Russell owned a piece of property in Pittsburgh on
which there was a valid mortgage. He conveyed this property,
under previous agreement with Mrs. Russell, to the Watch
Tower Bible and Tract Society subject to said mortgage.
Thereafter a creditor levied an execution on this property and
sold it at public auction after due notice according to law.
Pastor Russell had no title to or interest in the property at that
time because he had previously conveyed it to said Society.
The Society, in order to prevent a cloud being cast upon its
title by sheriff's deed to another, bid in the property at sheriff's
sale, it being the best bidder. This sale and the sheriff's
deed gave said Society no more title than it previously had,
but merely kept clear the title it already had.

Years later the aforesaid mortgage was foreclosed and the
property sold by the owner of that mortgage and at this sale the
property brought only the amount of the mortgage debt and
costs. The sale under the mortgage eliminated any dower
or other interest Mrs, Ru^ell might ever have had in the
property. Even had her husband still owned the property at
the time of the sale under the mortgage her inchoate right of
dower would entirely have been eliminated because the pur-
chaser at that sale got a clear and perfect title. Neither Pas-
tor Russell nor the Society bid at said sale. It is therefore
clear that Mrs. Russell was not defrauded by any one.

Ross charges Pastor Russell is unlearned because he is not
agraduate of some theological school. I venture the assertion
that I can name a hundred living men who never even saw the
outside walls of a theological school who know more about the
Bible and its teaching than is taught in any theological college
in the land. Pastor Russell is not a graduate of a theological
PASTOR RUSSELL ^0"^^^- ^ ^^e greatest lawyer this
GREATEST LIVING cp^^^O' has produced— Benjamm. Har-
BrBLE STUDENT "^°" — never attended a law school.

Theological colleges teach theology and
not the Bible. Pastor Russell knows the Bible better than
any other living man. .

Upon this point we quote with hearty approval the words
of Dr. G. W. Bull in his learned treatise of "The Gospel of
John," as follows:

"An Irregular (John 7:15). That is what they all
say. The crime of Christ was that He had not taken a course
in their college. 'Whence hath He learning' ' There are

Kidnaping Falsehood 37

some professional policemen who must protect all learning;
medicine, law, gospel, or what not. If you never went
through their schools of learning you are a freak, and there is
something suspicious about your good sense. These, men
thought there was only one way of learning — they would ask a
certificate of the sun! There are many schools and school-
masters in God's uhiverse. Cease your critidsm of any
Christian scholar. Let him learn in his own way; the King-
dom of God is going to make great progress when some of these
high brows are removed to Heaven. Sometimes a man's
utterance of profound Truths is stated in poor grammatical
form, and the philosophers are puzzled by his power. They
wonder where he got it: I do not know — probably his alma
mater was his mother's knees — then let him speak. Remem-
ber today: ' God hath chosen tlie weak things of this world to
confound the mighty.' "

The other charges of Ross are equally untrue and have been
heretofore answered herein, except, however, with reference to
Pastor Russell's ordinatidn, which he has clearly answered
through the public press and in his sermons.

Here is a sample showing the length to which ministers and
certain unscrupulous newspapers will go to malign Pastor
Russell :

KIDNAPING STORY ^'^'ss Ruth Galbraith, of Atlantic City,
COMPETES FOR ^* J-; ^® ^^^ Owner of certain property

FIRST PLACE ^^^^ ^^ trust by a Trust Company of

WITH FISH STORY Philadelphia, Pa. Her mother desired
to use the daughter's income, which,
of course, she had no right to. Through the Trust Com-
pany's Attorney at Philadelphia, Miss Ruth began an action
in the Orphans' Court to have her monthly income paid over
to_ some other person for her benefit, in order that she
might live separate from her mother. The reason for living
apart was because there lived in the home an elder brother
who was a consumptive, and while her mother was amply able
to provide a servant to look after the invalid son Miss Ruth
was required to do this, and not wishing to be exposed to the
disease objected.

Her half sister, Mrs. Hollister, resided on Orange Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., and Miss Ruth went there to visit her.
Mr. and Mrs. Hollister accompanied her to Philadelphia, Pa.,
on several occasions, at the hearing in the Orphans' Court of
the aforesaid case. On a few occasions while in Brooklyn,
Miss Ruth, together with her half sister, had a meal at the
Bethel Home.

Some of his ministerial enemies, learning of the proceeding,
started the story that Pastor Russell had kidnaped Miss Gal-
braith and was holding her in his home, and then some of their

38 Biblical Education

erty while he lives and if she dies first her inchoate right of
dower dies with her. Where the husband owns property on
which there is a valid mortgage and the mortgage be foreclosed
and property sold, and at said sale brings no more than the
mortgage debt, then of course there would be no dower for the
wife even though she survived the husband.

Pastor Ru^ell owned a piece of property in Pittsburgh on
which there was a valid mortgage. He conveyed this property,
under previous agreement with Mrs. Russell, to the Watch
Tower Bible and Tract Society subject to said mortgage.
Thereafter a creditor levied an execution on this property and
sold it at public auction after due notice according to law.
Pastor Russell had no title to or interest in the property at that
time because he had previously conveyed it to said Society.
The Society, in order to prevent a cloud being cast upon its
title by sheriff's deed to another, bid in the property at sheriff's
sale, it being the best bidder. This sale and the sheriff's
deed gave said Society no more title than it previously had,
but merely kept clear the title it already had.

Years later the aforesaid mortgage was foreclosed and the
property sold by the owner of that mortgage and at this sale the
property brought only the amount of the mortgage debt and
costs. The sale under the mortgage eliminated any dower
or other interest Mrs. Russell might ever have had in the
property. Even had her husband still owned the property at
the time of the sale under the mortgage her inchoate right of
dower would entirely have been eliminated because the pur-
chaser at that sale got a clear and perfect title. Neither Pas-
tor Russell nor the Society bid at said sale. It is therefore
clear that Mrs. Russell was not defrauded by any one.

Ross charges Pastor Russell is unlearned because he is not
agraduate of some theological school. I venture the assertion
that I can name a hundred living men who never even saw the
outside walls of a theological school who know more about the
Bible and its teaching than is taught in any theological college
in the land. Pastor Russell is not a graduate of a theological
PASTOR RUSSELL college. The greatest lawyer this
r-ocATca-r i ix/iwr country has produced — Benjamin Har-
BIBLE STUDENT nson — never attended a law school.

Theological colleges teach theology and
not the Bible. Pastor Russell knows the Bible better than
any other living man.

Upon this point we quote with hearty approval the words
of Dr. G. W. Bull in his learned treatise of "The Gospel of
John," as follows:

"An Irregular (John 7:15). That is what they all
say. The crime of Christ was that He had not taken a course
in their college. 'Whence hath He learning'' There are

Kidnaping Falsehood 37

some professional policemen who must protect all learning;
medicine, law, gospel, or what not. If you never went
through their schools of learning you are a freak, and there is
something suspicious about your good sense. These , men
thought there was only one way of learning — they would ask a
certificate of the sun! There are many schools and school-
masters in God's* universe. Cease your criticism of any
Christian scholar. Let him learn in his own way; the King-
dom of God is going to make great progress when some of these
high brows are removed to Heaven. Sometimes a man's
utterance of profound Truths is stated in poor grammatical
form, and the philosophers are puzzled by his power. They
wonder where he got it; I do not know — probably his alma
mater was his mother's knees — then let him speak. Remem-
ber today: 'God hath chosen tlie weak things of this world to
confound the mighty.*"

The other charges of Ross are equally untrue and have been
heretofore answered herein, except, however, with reference to
Pastor Russell's ordination, which he has clearly answered
through the public press and in his sermons.

Here is a sample showing the length to which ministers and
certain unscrupulous newspapers will go to malign Pastor
Russell :

KIDNAPING STORY Miss Ruth Galbraith, of Atlantic City,
COMPETES FOR ^' J-; ^^ ^^^ owner of certain property

FIRST PLACE ^^^^ ^^ trust by a Trust Company of

WITH FISH STORY Philadelphia, Pa. Her mother desired
to use the daughter's income, which,
of course, she had no right to. Through the Trust Com-
pany's Attorney at Philadelphia, Miss Ruth began an action
in the Orphans' Court to have her monthly income paid over
to_ some other person for her benefit, in order that she
might live separate from her mother. The reason for living
apart was because there lived in the home an elder brother
who was a consumptive, and while her mother was amply able
to provide a servant to look after the invalid son Miss Ruth
was required to do this, and not wishing to be exposed to the
disease objected.

Her half sister, Mrs. HolUster, resided on Orange Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y., and Miss Ruth went there to visit her.
Mr. and Mrs. Hollister accompanied her to Philadelphia, Pa.,
on several occasions, at the hearing in the Orphans' Court of
the aforesaid case. On a few occasions while in Brooklyn,
Miss Ruth, together with her half sister, had a meal at the
Bethel Home.

Some of his ministerial enemies, learning of the proceeding,
started the story that Pastor Russell had kidnaped Miss Gal-
braith and was holding her in his home, and then some of their

38 Ministerial Grievance

mediums of publication, headed by The Brooklyn Eagle,
caused to be published that Mrs. Galbraith had instituted a
habeas corpus proceeding in the Orphans' Court at Philadel-
phia against Pastor Russell to recover her daughter, Miss
Ruth, from the Bethel Home. Other newspapers, giving
credence to the story, republished it throughout the country.
Anyone, upon second thought, would know that a court in
Pennsylvania would have no jurisdiction to issue a writ of
habeas corpus directed to a man residing in the State of New
York, and this, of itself, should have been sufficient to have
given the story the " earmarks " of a falsehood. In fact, Pastor
Russell was never a party to any procedure in connection with
this matter; no habeas corpos proceeding was ever begun
against him; Miss Galbraith at no time was in the custody
of Pastor Russell or anyone else at Bethel Home, and no writ
of habeas corpus was ever issued for the purpose of recovering
Miss Galbraith from the Bethel Home. Furthermore, Miss
Galbraith was never in the Bethel Home except for a brief
period while taking a meal there.

Mrs. Galbraith, the mother, who for some years has
been a member of a congregation to which Pastor Russell
preaches, thinking that her Pastor could, render her aid, sent
him a telegram requesting such. Thereupon he addressed
a letter to her saying that her telegram had been received at
ten o'clock at night; that he did not know where Miss Ruth
was residing, and was therefore unable to render any assistance.
This is all the connection that Pastor Russell ever had with the
matter, and out of this the aforesaid false statements were pub-
lished.

For the past forty years Pastor Russell has been- pointing
out Scriptural proof showing that the great International wars
would be upon the earth in 1914, just exactly as they have
come, and that shortly thereafter Messiah's Kingdom would be
established. His teachings have emphasized the nearness of
BECAUSE *^^ Kingdom of Messiah. Members of

HE TEACHES ^^^ Ministerial tJnion scofi at this,

THE PEOPLE endeavoring to keep the people from

knowing about and entering into the
Kingdom, It might be well for them to take heed to the
words of the Master, who said, "Woe unto you, Scribes and
Pha:risees, hypocrites, for ye shut up the Kingdom of Heaven
against men, for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye
them that are entering to go in."

It has ever been the rule of those entrenched in error to per-
secute others who bring forth Light and Truth, exposing error.
Why was Jesus persecuted by the Scribes, Pharisees and Sad-
ducees? Because He taught the people! He said to them that

Ministerial Grievance 39

because of their selfishness they persecuted and killed the
prophets whom Jehovah had sent to teach the people. .

Again has Dr. Bull well said:

"Classes and Masses (John 7:47-50). The patron-
age back of a man or a movement is often responsible for. the
prejudice against him or it. The cultured will often condemn
a form of religion which is favored by the common people;
in turn the common people will look in scorn upon the religion
of the 'silk stocking society.* Yet again, the blind reverence
for bosses and the aping of aristocracy will make a man attach
more importance to the infidelity of ' upper-tendom ' than to
the weighty credentials and perfect character of Jesus Christ
Himself. The question here is not a form of worship, but it
concerns the very person of the Son of God. About this
there can be no difference without eternal issue. I can
understand why those in authority wanted to silence Him; it
was not because of the conservatism of scholarship, but be-
cause He was undermining their influence and reducing their
hank account. They need not lay their opposition to the
friendship of Jesus for the under world, but to their own false-
ness to the upper world. Nevermind to what class you belong,
follow Christ if you have to walk alone in the procession, or
walk next to the man you never meet except at the Throne of
Grace. Remember today: 'Behold, how pleasant it is for
brethren to dwell together in unity.' "

The Apostles taught poncerning Jesus and the resurrection
of the dead, and the Priests, Sadducees and Pharisees perse-
cuted them. Why? "They were grieved that they taught
the people." — ^Acts 4:1-5.

PREACHERS ^^ '^ because Pastor Russell was at one

CANNOT HOPE TO time engaged in secular business, or
FOOL ALL THE because he was connected with some

PEOPLE ALL business corporations several years ago,

T H E T 1 M E ?^ because they are especially interested

in his domestic relations, that the Min-
isterial Union persists in persecuting him? No, indeed !
Why then? BECAUSE HE IS TEACHING THE PEO-
PLE! But the preachers cannot "fool all the people all the
time." Many of them are becoming wise concerning the
methods of the preachers. The time has come for the people
to know the Truth ! They will be taught.

BE WISE, YE Some _of^ the Apostles were restrained

PHARISEES °^ ^-'^^'^ liberty and were brought before

the Priests and Pharisees, who said to
them, "Did not we straightway command you that ye should
not teach in this Name?" Among that ancient order of Min-

40 Profitable Advice

isterial Unionists was one wise Pharisee, Gamaliel, who said
to his brother ministers on this occasion, "Take heed to your-
selves what ye fntend to do as touching these men ; * * * and
now I say unto you, refrain from these men and let them alone;
for if this counsel or this work be of man it will come to
naught, but if it be of God ye cannot overthrow it." (Acts 5 :28-39.)
Be wise, oh ye modern Pharisees! There are some wise ones
amongst you who have admonished you to let your modera-
tion be known. Would it not be well that you heed the ad-
monition of the learned Gamaliel?

From a personal and painstaking examination of every
charge that has been made against Pastor Russell, I am thor-
oughly convinced and confidently state that he is the most un-
justly persecuted man on earth. Notwithstanding this his
good work continues and thousands testify to the blessings
received therefrom. For many years he has stood forth to
battle for the right. He is prematurely aged from his arduous
and unselfish labors in behalf of mankind. He is loved most
by those who know him best, and while he has some relentless
enemies his stanch and substantial friends are numbered by
the thousands. Probably his course is almost run, but —

WHEN THE MEMORY

OF HIS TRADUCERS
HAS PERISHED

FROM THE EARTH
THE

GOOD NAME

AND

GOOD DEEDS

OF

PASTOR RUSSELL

WILL LIVE

IMMORTAL

IN THE HEARTS OF

THE PEOPLE

'PtDtecdst, it

ttb apintuii lul
gVt, lire and iiai

Kni^wd it iiioold,

mm:

1

ye/ in the Momiiig.

era, piiffed u]> with prid«. jusumed liflw ind offica, a^
h«gan to lord it over GoJ'* hi:rilogc, Then l.y dcgru
there cum: into cxislence»»lX:tUl class called " the tlorgy,
whoicgaidcd thernsclvei, anJ were n-ffudcd by othcn^-
the proper juida W failh and pr»aicc. aside froru ihc M
or Cod. Thra in lime the great »«tcm of l-apic} ik««
Tekjped by an nndue respcft Cot tl« icichmgi of EiUible
m«, and a nesloft of the \Votd of the infalUWe Cod

"Scrioui indeed have been the ei d results brought about bjr
thi^ Degka of imlh. A. all kno- ho'h the chuidi ai^
j;.>wii".^ -nrlrf ir«i almost wholly ensUved by that sjs-
lip the tiaditwni and erecilj of men
iMuid blessed iXrVtt for liberty and
nVhit b kno>ni m The-Rclbimatioa.
iampions for ha Word, imong *lioni
, Melanchthon, WydKTe. Knoi and
- - ^

tcM%),

owing that they were buJt upon
)n\\ and opposed to God* Wc
Ijeiridlicrenla were called ProteSanls, ,

edjfc'i'"' rapx^r. ■"'1 claimed tW;

•£ril^^^.W-. ruleoft..th»i«llrf»aiCWl'i^

iffiHRiFi*^^t^d»>' of ^I": RefonnaUt)n.*»lkrfj.

IjUtk progr«, beo^M ^
y J»ve halwd "''^'PftffiffB

i'lo'tMlT

y.iit

OAN I H^ O
IN THE LI0N5' DEN

Danlil faeM ihiEbelliu. He
in[t[ltred willi Lht tyslen al
trill pridiud by i'a under
ofiiceri'-IhePiincu.PrciideiKs.
CouostllDrs ind Cipiimi,-->rho
(anipired Id bive him killed,
Thej inlliiEntfd Ihe king lo
ilECiee (hit nhosoever ihoutif
ttiy ID ni' God txcepi tht
King shDuld be asl iniD the ica
ol lions. Dinjel cDntintied lo
priy to HIS God, The coiupi-
nton reported this to the Kinj
%Bi inducul him lo cist Diniti
into ) deo ol lions. GoditniKis
ineel ind shut the Moos' moulhs
(hit ibey did not hLiti Diniel.

ThE kint dused Dinlert ii:-
cusers to hi an isio the den dI
lions ind Ihey were dcti rayed.
(D)nMi:l-21)

piilliPI!-!^' ;l

■ET^ nf-ilrlE'lf^r-,,^- |M|nr^r| .jEjIipi

CHARACTER WITNESSES

It is the rule, upon the trial of a case, to introduce testi-
mony as to the character and standing of the parties and of
material witnesses, for the purpose of affecting the credibility
of the witnesses on the guilt or innocence of the party charged
with wrongdoing.

One of the star witnesses in this controversy, one that is
always energetic and a more than willing instrument of the
"THE EAGLE" A Preachers' Unholy Alliance, is the

WILLING TOOL Brooklyn Eagle. It is not our purpose

herein to assume the position of judg-
ing, but the reader will note with interest the opinion ex-
pressed by The New York American concerning the standing
of the Brooklyn Eagle.

For some days the New York newspapers have been ex-
posing a scheme engineered by ex-Senator Wm. H. Reynolds
and associates to defraud the City of New York out of a large
amount of property, and men prominent with the Brooklyn
Eagle have been linked up with this matter, according to the
daily press. Senator Reynolds is notorious in the City of
New York as a promoter of such schemes. The New York
American, one of the best-known papers in the United States,
on April 2, 1915, editorially said:

ITS TALONS "Commenting upon the extraordinary

CAUGHT ^^ manifested by the Brooklyn Daily

.Eagle in the defense of the Marginal
Railway scheme engineered by William H. Reynolds and associ-
ates, The American yesterday expressed .these opinions:

'"The code of honor of newspapers should be, and usually is,
as high as the code of honor of judges. That code forbids a news-
paper man to have any private interest in any public bill he
advocates or approves.

"'The editors and directors of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle are
debarred, under this rule, from advocacy of any of the many
speculative schemes which ex-Senator Reynolds and his Realty
Associates are endeavoring to foist upon the taxpayers of New
York through a too easy Board. of Estimate.

■"'We understand tha.t The Eagle is promoting a mass meeting
to push these schemes.'"

Continuing The American said:
"The American did not mention the Marginal Railway grab,
although The Eagle is now active in promoting it. That is only
one, though for the moment the most prominent, of Senator
Reynolds' speculative schemes. As to the interest of persons
connected with The Eagle in the series of interwoven Reynolds
enterprises, the following facts drawn from the Directory of
Directors are instructive:

"Geoi^e F. Dobson appears in that directory as Managikg
Editor of the E^gle. He is listed also as director in the

Character Witnesses 45

Estates of Long Beach, of which mr. Reynolds is president

AND DIRECTOR.

"Mr. Dobson is secretary and treasurer of the Hanover
Theatre Company, OF which Reynolds is director. He is
secretary, treasurer and director .of the Laurelton Land
Company, of which Reynolds is president and director.
He is secretary and director of the Metropolitan Jockey Club,

OF WHICH REYNOLDS IS PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR, And he IS
PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF THE HARWAY IMPROVEMENT COM-
PANY, WHICH IS INVOLVED IN THE REALTY TRANSACTIONS COM-
PREHENDED IN A REYNOLDS WATER-FRONT GRAB.

"Mr. Dobson, for many years The Eagle's managing editor,
and now its editorial writer, hardly appears as an unbiased judge
of the real estate operations of Senator W. H. Reynolds.

"Again, the Bush Terminal Company is vitally interested in
the Marginal Railway project, standing to profit lai^ely ifthe
deal is consummated. Irving T. Bush, the president, is a direc-
torintheEstatesof Long Beach; Frank Bailey, director, is presi-
dent of the Realty Associates, an organization already involved
in real estate transactions with the city, and of three Reynolds
companies besides, associated with these partners of

SENATOR REYNOLDS AS A DIRECTOR IN THE BUSH TERMINAL
COMPANY WE FIND WILLIAM N. DYKMAN, DIRECTOR OF THE
'BROOKLYN EAGLE.'

"And finally, in the Kings County Register's Office, in
section 21, of liber 19, page 124, appears the name of William

V. HESTER, secretary AND TREASURER OF THE 'BROOKLYN

EAGLE,' along with those of other political and real estate specu-
lators, as a guarantor on a certain $50,000 bond given by the

HARWAY IMPROVEMENT COMPANY, WHICH IS DIRECTLY AND
LARGELY INTERESTED IN A REYNOLDS WATER-FRONT GMAB RE-
CENTLY EXPOSED AND DEFEATED BY PUBLICITY."

The Brooklyn Eagle is an adept in the practice of the old
scheme of throwing stones at some innocent person who is in
the public eye, thereby hoping to divert the attention of the
people from its own wrongful schemes.

These matters are worthy of consideration in determining
the weight and credibility of the testimony given by it.-

As to the character of the various ministers allied in this
persecution of Pastor Russell, and the weight to be given to
their testimony, we refer the reader to the Appendix. "By
their fruits ye shall know them." Careful reading of the par-
allel columns of the pointed Scriptural quotations set forth in
the Appendix will enable the reader to properly weigh the testi-
mony of the parties hereto and the credibility to which they
are entitled,

VIRGINIA'S ^^* ^* ^' Sooner, of Fincastle,

GOVERNOR SPEAKS lTT'h^°r%''^\^'^l'^^^-u'\

behalf of Pastor Russell m his libel
case vs. the Brooklyn Eagle, testified that in 1904 he discovered
theoriginal stalk of wheat which he afterwards named "Miracle
Wheat," growing in his garden; that it matured 142 heads all
grown from one grain. He further said, "A good many names

46 Character Witnesses

were suggested and I finally adopted the name 'Miracle'
Wheat (fol. 73-81)." In answer to a question as to who sug-
gested the name, Mr'. Stoner replied, " I never saw Pastor Rus-
sell in my life until this morning, and never had any corre-
spondence with him in any way. I had no suggestion from
him at all; whoever named it (the wheat) was some person
connected with me who was interested in the wheat" (foK
g2— Court Record). Mr. Stoner sold this wheat at S1.25
per lb., or $75 per bushel (fol. 162).

As to the character and integrity of Mr. Stoner, we publish
the following photographic copy of a letter signed by the Gov-
ernor of Virginia:

CUU SI « .SMAR «0 N

(Commonuieflltl; of ©irjmta

Richmond

October 23, 1907.

TO THOU IT lUY CONCERN;

K. B. Stonftr, of Flnoaatle, Botetourt oountyi
Virginia,- tii« originator of the nen variety of wheat, la per-
sonally Vnown to me, and I unhesitatingly teetlfy to hie char-
aotir and Integrity ae a man. Any and all atatefflents of faot
sad* by hia are entitled to full faith and credit.

Very re epect fully,

Oovernor of Virginia.

AN EDUCATOR^S VIEW

Prof. S. A. Ellis, Southern educator and writer, after review-
ing the works of Pastor Russell, prompted by the slanderous
attacks of certain designing clergymen, made a voluntary
examination of each of the charges, and then wrote an editorial
tribute, which we clip, as follows:

I lift my pen, not in defense oi any doctrine, creed or dogma, but in
defense of a man, in defense of fairness, justice and righteousness. Pastor
C. T. Russell, of Brooklyn.'N. Y., stands out prominently as a target .for the
pulpit and reli^ous press of the country today. I believe there is no one
more bitterly persecuted, harshly condemned, wofuUy misrepresented and
misunderstood than this fearless, conscientious man of God.

No infidel writer, such as Hume, Voltaire or Ingersoli, ever suffered
such ruthless attacks as have been made upon Pastor Russell.

Whether this persecution and misrepresentation is due to prejudice or
ignorance of this man's real character and writing is not for me to. say,
but I believe both are elements that play a part in the widespread criti-
cism uttered both from the pulpit and the press.

Naturally, men will resent any attack made upon the creed of their
persuasion, for they hold to their religious creed and affiliations with more
tenacity than they realize, until some strong mind, backed by Scripture
proof, begins to uproot their doctrines by showing theirinconsistenciesand
errors.

This is what Pastor Russell proceeds to do. The fact is, very few of us
have taken the pains to examine, critically, by the light of the Divine Word,
the doctrines handed down to us by our fathers. This accounts for the
fact that Methodist parents raise Methodist children and Baptists raise
Baptist children, etc.

I am amazed beyond measure to read so many fallacious statements
published regarding the character and writings of this man. He has been
called a "gray bearded egotist," a "bigot," a "haberdasher," and many
other uncomplimentary terms have been applied to him, and statements
made which I know to be without foundation.

He is chained with teaching heresy. An article by a minister was
recently published in a religious paper, in which he gave a lengthy criticism
of Mr. Russell's writings, referring to them as heresy (apparently forgetting
that, there was a time when his owri denominational views were considered
heretical). This article not only misrepresented Mr. Russell, but showed
a lack of critical comparison of his writmgs with the Scriptures.

Mr. Russell was further charged in the same article with denying the
Atonement made by Christ between God and man. Nothing could be
further from the truth.

Mr. Russell's first sentence in his volume, entitled "The Atonement
Between God and Man," is as follows:

"The Atonement lies at the very foundation of the Christian religion."
He sets forth the philosophy of the Ransom in such a clear, logical way as
has never been done before by any other theologian, presenting such an
atray of Scriptures as would satisfy any fair-minded, thmking man.

His private life also has been assailed by the same class of critics. These
charges also are seen to be without foundation, when we seek the origin of
such reporis. No one who knows anything of his labors in theological
research will ever sneer at Mr. Russell. He is not to be measured by com-
mon standards. When you look at his matchless labors, his scholarly
attainments, his donations to the world, in his writings, bis time, his labor
and money spent for the enlightenment of others, all flippant criticism
becomes contemptible and mean. Unselfish, liberal and courteous to
Christians of all denominations, but fearlessly condemning, in unmeasured
terms, the errors and inconsistencies in their creeds, as he sees them,
Pastor Russell ranks with immortal benefactors, and is stamping his opinion
on the world as no other man has done since the days of the Reformation.

47

JpittHbursIf (flmtgrtgattan of Sibb Wt^tnlB

ta JixttbnJ^ auA. ^eaiila/d cnxLa'L&AfnjBn^ oi aaol conduct atuL minl&t'i.aiian. onA heA.JLu oetaitgAA tutfilnai/ut

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• ibauuad Bibla 3lu.d*nu praiant In ealabratloB of llia 30lli AaainnuT aftlia

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adDptMLbrlli^nTSBURGri CONGHEGiTjDN OF BIBLE3TUDEHTS a|
itfct OFtobvr, 1912 A. Dl, at vhkh etara i*»a abaut
Putorjita ef lb* lald Char!*!. T. RuwalL of laid! eanarBaat

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Sroolrfifn Si^ernaeie ifiio ffA Jai/ o} tfipnl. tP. If, jqiS, «t ^alfouv '

Qhaf we t^kt ih*ff opparfumfi/ /» unanimaUa/jf ond ua^uai^Qt^ tJtfirtia cut feut aod tilrem Jor oar MoV'fJ ^aifer^
Ghitrltff D, ffii9*rff.

5hof ntfif atrViM kh ffh fffr oa ^-ogfar oj ifiitr O^tfirrffaft'ttn, uv me 0foa /* reeora fiaf af no ^otfortJ SUvUon hat
ihtrr ^ra a v^lt tHaf fljVfw' him, nor evrn a Jeaire fa do «o.

Sh^f we e^fife*9 oar d*tf* oppmiefi&n t^ hig unflrmg devotion, JaUhfuf Jierviee, imae^iah and p^n^takiry ^itfhral
oversri^fif oj fhh Gongreffofian.

Sfiof nv teeo^>*t in him ihe ^eafeti fcwnj rxptmtnf tff Sert'pfura/ Orufh, fte A<» detfoftd Aitt /Ift and tdl h!tr faienfm fo
pfficfaming (he Qoaptf i^ ihe fCinffdom of Chnai,

QkAi U¥ Ofd/a* &od }w having rased him up, end we are grafi^al for Ihe ofrptrrfanrfi/ qt havi'f^ any part wifh km m fht
arrvtee qf fhe Jvord. ife are fffoa/t/if to tear tui/k Aim tfle reproaehea tflof eome upon an faHftJut aerfon/a of Qod,

Ohaf uv M^f io fealjf^ h Hit paritl/ <^ hh t^ and ike aweefness qf .ainWf he eJuMtfO mmtfetU, SlVF dignifi'rd^ tut lartdf
ami^lef hufjtrmj ^mpoihelie, urf deiirmlned ; timple, ytf wi^aefju^f, i/ef Uvmffi h* f(ando a hwer qf ahtag^ for StuSl and
righfeoMmeaa. ^ Jind eemitned m h!m tkt h'^ttl eUmenio </ Giriafiaa eha-aefer,

Qhof loe tfefi^f to aphfffd h'o hondf in ^r grttif fighf fit W making to tprtod ihr Oruth roarenu'ng tfflraauJi'o fSihgJoin,
ihrovghfut the worlJ, and fhe Ueatti^ I'l will iftms (o ihe ptopte,

Wa Ii4raby f«rfiEy that the (crcguinN retolution wM onMtif>M*ly vdoplod ty lli« CDng:ra£ilion o( ASSOCIATED BIBLE
STUDENTS eF GREATER NEW YORK CITY ihii 7ih d.K &( April, A. D. 1915.

^./. -^M-^^

S«creliiy,

Choir

3tC

Board ol Elders ol Greater New York Consreeatlon ol Associated Bible Students,
ol whfch Charles T. Russell Is Pastor.
1. B. W. BrenooUen, 3. A, I. Rltahle, S. R. H. Hicib, 4. J. D. Wri«ht, B. Dr. L. C. Work. B. H. I..
Mitohall, 7.W, B. V»a Ambwreh, 8, W. M. Wisdom. B. W. F, Hudalnn. 10. F. F. Cook, II. F. H,
RobbOB, 13. l.F. Hoikini, 13. D, J. CohBti, 14. C. J. Woodworth, 16. J. F, Stepheaion, 16. P. B. Thorn-
ton, IT. R. Q. Jolly. 18. J. E. Gr»y, IB. J. G. Kueho, 30. A. E. Bucssu. 31. F. C. DetwiUr, 23. H. C.
Bookwdl, S3. M.StuTseoD, 24. A. H. Maomillu.

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Board of Deacons o( Greater New York ConsrcKatlon of Associated Bible Students,
of which Charles T. RusseU Is Pastor.

1. E. H. Herniofiar. 3. P. h. Sobacre, 3. Cbr. J. JeoMD, 4. A. Peanan, 6. L. M&ttiliaa, 0. R. Montcrn.
7- L. T. Cohen, 8. C ChrLstide*, 9. A. B. Bain, 10. 8. W»«n»w«ki. 11. E. B. Kint«iD, la J. D* Ceccn,
13 C. Porria, 14. J. NftHiin. IB. W. J. HolHBter, 16. R. B. Kent, 17. Q. Shell. 18. C. G. LJpplncott, 10
a. F. Herde, 20. Dr. 9. A. Smith, 21. C. E. Mye™, 83. J. C. Edw»rde», 23. L. B«mford, 24. H. Herb»t
26. R. Mitohell. 38. M. Mitchell. 37. J. A. BsBuerleiD. 38. A. R. Goux, 29, T. M. Bedwiti, 30. J, L. C»1ii
31. J. E. AndarnoD, 33. C. Garlaon, 33. C. A. Pr«ilay, 84. G. Olendon 3S. C. Qlndroi, 38. W. T. Bmker
37. I,. Ncwmsn 38. W. Amlenon, 39. K. J. Martin. 40, P. W. Piaenker, 41. C. W. Rek, 43. L. Clouith
43. J. L. M«ycr,44. J I,. ToLiko. 41, .1. Coolldra, 40. H. Holme., 47. J. Gre«rei. 4B. W. Bird. 49. F. Mendo!
OO. W, A. Bimdo.

MORE CHARACTER WITNESSES

We here present the signed testimonials of some well-known
gentlemen, residing in various parts of the United States and
Canada, who have known Pastor Russell intimately for sev-
eral years, and whbse testimony should far outweigh that of his
enemies. Many hundreds more good men, tried and true,
would gladly give similar testimony as to the good character
of Pastor Russell and the high esteem in which he is held
amongst the people who know him, but such would be merely
cumulative, hence we limit the number:

Washington, D. C, AprU 3, 1915.
Dear Ms. Ruthbbfosd:

It has come to my attention that you are receiving testimonials con-
cerning Pastor Russell from a number of highly respected gentlemen in
various parts of the country who have known Pastor Russell lor years and
who know hie character to be above reproach, and who also are well ac-
quainted with the manner in which he is regarded in their respective com-
munities by people who know him. I beg the privilege of adding my
hearty testimony in his favor. I wa s present at the trial of the libel case of
Pastor Russell against the Washington Post and know that before that
court all the charges made against him were proven untrue,

I regard Pastor Russell as a great benefactor to mankind, and to my
personsu knowledge he has for many years been unselBshly giving his life
in faithful service.

Several years ago I became much interested in Bible study, and was
anxious to nnd out what is the plan of God. I consulted a number of

Sreachers, read a great deal of literature claiming to explain the Bible,
ut concluded that none of the exfjlanations were satisfactory or reason-
able. About the time this conclusion was reached I obtained a copy of
tJie first volume of Studies in the Scriptures, never having seen the author
or anyone who knew him. Before reading many pages of this wonderful
book it became very clear that the writer understood his subject and
possessed the faculty of making it plain to others desiring to understand.
1 learned that he was the author of six volumes, all of which I read. After
a careful reading of these books in connection with my Bible I learned for
the first time that God has a harmonious plan which He is developing in the
interest of mankind, just such a plan as one would expect a great and wise
God would have.

I have known Pastor Russell personally for years and have had oppor-
tunity to learn of his private life and character. I candidly state that he is
the cleanest and purest man with whom I have ever come in contact, and
I am sure his life is entirely devoted to the Lord and his service and that
he has been and is a great benefactor of mankind.

It gives me pleasure to write this letter, and you are privileged to use it
in such a manner as you see fit.

Brigadier General, U. S. Army.

52

GENERAL HALL.

WE HAVE KNOWN
PASTOR RUSSELL

Personaily and intimately {or many years.

The charges made against him
by certain unscrupulous enemies
have no foundation in truth. They
are due to jealousy, ignorance,
prejudice or hatred. Pastor Rus-'
sell's life is open, clean and pure.
His moral character is entirely
above just reproach; his business
methods fair and righteous; his
teachings a blessing to mankind.

He is the greatest exponent of
Biblical Triiih in the world, and a
mighty power for good; lieiice a
target for the agencies of darkness
and error. His teachings and pure
life have made us better men, better
Christians, and filled our hearts with
greater love for Cod and our fellow-
men. We take pleasure in giving
this testimony.

1. A. C. Northrop, Acriculturiat. Littla Sioux. I>.: 2. C. n. Ward,. Merchant, Cuuiborikbd, Md.: 3. R. D.
Stikicbla. Auditor, Buffalo, N. Y:; 4. N. E. Nelson. MaDufaeturor, DuaucoDe, P>.: 6. G. F. Wiiauu. Altorney.
Okl»hom» City, OkU.; 6. W. M'. Hiibco. Pomoloriit. Uma, O.; 7. C. H. AndersDO, Morohant. Bullimore, Md.;
S. E. B. lleDGki, PublJihor. Pbiladelphia, Pa.: 9. Q. L. De Fieic Contrmotor, Dallai, Tex,; 10. H. A. Gueonei,
Auditor, BojIod, Ma».: 11. B. W. Kitohic. neil Eatate. Pilmsnton, Ont.: 12. J. W, Sboracy, Mauufaelurer,
ToroDlD, Ont.; 13. II. M. FIIgS. Sates Minicer, OaiiUDd. Csl.; 14. W. ti. Scott, Contraelor. WavDubun, Pm.;
IS. O. O, Smith. Secretary lo Mayor. Tampa, Fla.; 16. 8. T. Acollonio. Manulacturcr, Providence, R. I.; 17.
R. E. Slraeler. Miniitar. Providenea, R. I.; IB. C. E. Kcrnay, M. D., Dayton, O,: 10. F. P, SbermaD. Accountant.
I.oi AnideB, Cal.: 30. K. J. Pritchard. Ins. Supt., Lawrence, Ma».: 31. F. \V. Maaton. Mmnulacturer. Toronto,
OdI.I 93. A. D. Vandervaer, Merchant, Yosken, N. Y.; 23. C. N. Stem, Sloekoan, CblcsEO, III.: 24. J. F. Mll-
baunia. Teacher, Elwood. lod.; 3S. A. W. Smith, Div. Eocr., Columbu*. O.; 36. J. B. Hoavalar, Timv. Rbd.,
St Louia. Mo.

Portraits of Other Prominent Business Men Who Participated In the Above
Testimonial Will Be Found on Page* 3Z and jj.

PASTOR RUSSELL REGARDED BY
OTHERS-HOW?

In October, -1911, Pastor Russell delivered ia lecture at
Mothenvel!, Scotland. On that occasion Professor David
Dall, a noted Mental Scientist of the British Institute of
Mental Science, for his own pleasure made a character sketch
of Pastor Russell, afterward sending him a copy thereof, which
appears from the following:

PROF. DALL'S CHARACTER SKETCH '

H. M. PHRENOLOGIST

Dear Pastor Russell:

I take pleasure in sending you herewith a character sketch of your-
self as a souvenir of your visit to Motherwell, which please accept with
my best wishes.

It is a source of great satisfaction to me that you have been spared- so
long. I prize your worth and esteem you very highly. I earnestly hope
that the best of Divine blessing may continue to descend upon you, and
that our Heavenly Father may still grant you many useful and happy
years. Yours faithfully, David Dall,

(Of the British Institute of Mental Science, etc. H. M. Phrenologist).

BRIEF PHRENOGRAPH OF PASTOR RUSSELL
(Taken in Town Hall, Motherwell, Scotland, October 30th, 1911 ,
by ProL David Dall, D. Ph., Mental Scientist.)

I have much pleasure in giving a sketch of the genial and fatherly
head and physiognomy of Pastor Russell. He is just one of those men
whose appearance, intelligence, suavity, wit, goodness of heart and sound-
ness of head do credit to his profession. Well up in years, he has a youth-
ful, kindly and sympathetic nature; fatherly and benign in counsel, moral
and spiritual in his mfluence. In religion his "doxy" is broadened by the
effulgent light of Bible study. His temperamental development is ver>-
even. If there is a predominance of either, it is found in the motive, which
supports an intense energy of mind that cannot dream life away, but must
be practical.

I find the head of Pastor Russell to be a large one, and the brain gifted
with an uncommon degree of activity. A full basilar region is accompanied
by the powerful endowment of the moral, intellectual and spiritual natures.
His physiognomy gives a large face, a large, broad nose with ample nostrils,
large mouth and chin — all that the face can indicate of a powerful constitu-
tion he has. The animal vital nature, as a whole, is amply developed; his
head also is broad, which indicates general force of mind, strength of feel-
ing and stamina of character. His eyes are large and stand out fully, which
indicates a communicative disposition.

Benevolence is a leading faculty, manifesting itself in liberality of
sentiment to all mankind, deep desire for the welfare of others, combin-
ing warmth of sympathy with rare simplicity of purpose. His perceptive
region, as a whole, is exceedingly active, an endowment rendering his
range of observation extraordinary; while his memory of faces and forms
is marvelous, as is also his power to analyze, compare and draw rapid in-
ferences. Here is a mind able to steel itself against difficulty or attack,
yet full of gentleness and amiability. An intense sense of duty, together
with the. conviction that each, moment is precious and of important value,
seems to pervade his entire nature. In him dwells the soul of a patient,
charitable, but equally determined reformer — a practical mind, seeing far

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56 Regarded by Others

ahead, possessing lar^estores of philanthropy, discernment, judgment,
talent and efficiency, giving him gifts as a teacher, yet also prompting him
to natural desire after self-improvement. His natural refinement, taste and
imagination, with large language, qualify him to express himself in a free,
easy,_ graceful style, enabling him to present many unpleasant truths in a
pleasing and acceptable manner.

As a preacher of the Gospel, his services have found a wide acceptance.
As a lecturer he is especial|y successful. He is not a violent or enthusiastic
orator. He is an effective, quiet, illustrative speaker — arresting and
riveting the attention of children as well as adults. The young find in him
a "guide, philosopher and friend " — the old a sage counselor whose thoughts
are tinctured by experience and perfected by principle. Under such a
mentor Gouls grow and minds expand, observation becomes keener and the
perceptions rfiarper. He has ^eat magnetic force, is full of electricity,
and consequently he imparts lite and vivacitj; to every word he utters,
whether in public or private. Pastor Russell impresses and controls the
minds of his hearers without making an effort to do so, for his utterances
are like sparks that kindle a fire in the souls of those who listen to him.

PROF. C. PIAZZI SMYTH'S LETTER OF COMMENDATION.
Mr. William M. Wright, of Pittsburgh, learning that Pas-
tor Russell was preparing a chapter of one of his books treat-
ing the Great Pyramid of Egypt, procured a copy of the
manuscript and mailed it to Prof. C. Piazzi Smyth, F. R. S.
E., F. R. A. S., ex-Astronomer Royal of Scotland. Prof.
Smyth's reply follows and is self-explanatory:

Clova, Ripon, England, Dec. 21, 1890,
Wm. M. Wright, Esq.,

. Dear Sm: — I have been rather longer than I could have wished in
looking over the MS, of your friend, C. T. Russell, of Allegheny, Pa., but I
have now completed a pretty careful examination, word by word. And
that was the least I could do, when you so kindly took the pains to send it
with such care between boards by registered parcel, with every page flat,
and indited by the typewriter in place of the hand.

At first I could only find slips of the said typewriter, but as I progressed
through the pages the powers, the specialties and the originalities of the
Author came out magnificently; and there were not a few passages 1
should have been glad to take a copy of for quotation, with name, in the
next possible edition of my own Pyramid book. But, of course, I did noth-
ing 01 that sort, and shall wait with perfect patience and in most thankful
mood of mind for when the author of Millennial Dawn shall choose his own
time for publishing.

So I merely remark here that he is both good and new in much that he
says on the chronology of various parts of the Pyramid, especially the
First Ascending Passage and its granite plug; on the Grand Gallery, as illus-
trating the Lord's life; on the parallelisms between the King's Chamber
and its granite, against the Tabernacle and its gold; and generally on the
confirmations or close agreements between Scripture and the Great Pyra-
mid, well commented on.

In the meanwhile, it seems that I am Indebted to you for your kind
pft long ago of the first two volumes of Millennial Dawn. I did not at the
time get further than the first half of the first volume, finding the matter,
as I thought, not quite so new as I had expected. But after having profited,
as I hope, so much by a thorough reading ,of this advanced Pyramid chapter
of the third volume, I must take up the first two volumes again, de novo.

The parcel will go back between its boards, registered. I remain, with
many thanks, Yours respectfully, C, Piazzi Smyth.

Regarded by Others 57

A MINISTER'S OPINION.
The Paxton, Illinois, Daily Record recently published the
following letter addressed to that paper by Rev. W. S. Gar-
lough, Pastor of Christian Churchy Bloomington, Illinois:

" I have read a number of articles in the Christian Standard during the
past few months concerning Millennial Dawnism as taught by Pastor
Russell. We have all heard the criticism of the Pilgrim Fathers, how,
having left their own country and endured all sorts of hardships for the
sake of religiojis freedom, they . hemtelves became the worst of bigots and
persecutors of those who later disagreed with them. The treatment ac-
corded Pastor Russell by the disciples of Christ is very similar to the
actions of those early fathers. Since reading Pastor Russell's Studies in the
Scriptures (the first and fifth volumes more than once), I have read all the
articles and tracts against his teachings I could find. In not a single in-
stance does the writer reply in the same Christian spirit which character-
izes Pastor Russell's wfitings. In some instances the writer resorted to the
only weapon left to the man without an argument — ridicule. Others
either willingly misrepresent his teachings or do not know what he does
teach. Asa rule they do not touch upon the real subject matter of his
Studies, but attack some minor subject that Russell himself would not hold
as a matter of faith, but as being of a more or less speculative character.

"To my mind Pastor Russell presents the most Scriptural, clear
and soul-satisfying conception of the person of Jesus I have ever heard
or read. The same is true of Man, his Creation, his Experience with Sin,
God's Plan for his Redemption, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and Man's
Future Destiny. Now, if any good brother feels that Pastor Russell's

thought until it is proven by the Open Book, then just as carefully, prayer-
fully, and with the Christian spirit shown by Pastor Russell, let him take
up his task, and in a logical, Scriptural way, step by step, show his brethren
that the teaching of Pastor Russell is incorrect. Then will he have done
something worth while. But sp long as Pastor Russell is attacked in the
present manner no one who has.read his Studies will be convinced of the
error therein, if error there be. Let no brother deceive himself into think-
ing that he can successfully thwart the teaching of the six volumes of
Scripture Studies in a few articles in the Christian Standard, or even in a
tract such as Haldeman's and others.

"One thing Pastor Russell's books will do, if carefully read by any
earnest, thoughtful Christian, is that they will promote Bible study more
and more. The reader will proportionately lose his interest in worldly
things. It will not be necessary to preach to him that he should not go to
the theatre, play cards, or dance, for he will have no desire to do those
things, as well as many other things in which most Christian people in-
dulge. It will not be necessary to solicit money from him 'for the Lord's
work; it will be forthcoming without solicitation. It would seem that
until some brother is able to present the Gospel and provide ' meat in due
season' that does this work as well as Russell's Studies in the Scriptures
it might be well to look inward for the beam, not outward for the mote,
and let his Studies continue to do that which most preachers admit they
are not able to accomplish. Give Pastor Russell a square deal!

"W. S. Garlough, Pastor Christian Church, Bloomington, Hi."

58 Another Minister's View

Copy of a letter sent to Rev. Moorehead, author of a book
attacking Pastor Russell and his doctrines, comes to our at-
tention. . We have not learned if it received a reply. The
spirit of the letter is kind and moderate, hence we publish it.
It is in marked contrast with the various slanderous attacks
made upon Pastor Russell by his several ministerial enemies.
The letter follows:

Rev. William G. Moorehead, D.D.
Dear Dr. Moorehead :

I read some time ago your article in the seventh volume of Fundamentals
on the teachings of Mr. C. T. Russell. I felt like writing you at that time
but did not. Recently I read the.summary of your article in one of my
religious papers and have had an increasing impression to write you. I
hesitate to do so because of the high regard I have always had for you as
one of my teachers of twenty years ago, and also because of the high esteem
in which you are held in the company of Biblical expositors and Christian
workers jn genera!. Yet I feel also that in the interest of truth and fairness
your article should have some attention.

I feel that this article from your pen is unworthy of a man like you. I
cannot understand why such a careful student as yourself should make
statements such as you make in this article, when they are so manifestly
and greatly in error.

In addition to reading five of the six volumes of his "Studies" care-
fully, and the sixth volume in part, I have also read many other pamphlets,
magJizine articles and sermons of Pastor Russell, and also every criticism I
have found or heard of in opposition to his teachings. I was one of his
critics for about fifteen years, and I based my criticisms upon reading
about half of one chapter of one of his books. A few years ago it occurred
to me that I. might not understand bis full thought, so I took time to inform
myself on the subject I had been criticising, and when I obtained more in-
formation I became an admirer of his work, though I do not agree with him
in all his conclusions. I have reached the conclusion concerning the authors
of the criticisms that I have read that they do not know any more about
Pastor Russell's teachings than I did in the days when I was so liberal with
my condemnation. They all remind me of the testimony of the two wit-
nesses who offered testimony before the Jewish council when Jesus was on
trial. They said, "We heard him say: I will destroy this temple that is
made with hands^ and within three days Iwill build another made without
hands.'" Now Jesus had said something like that — though essentially
different. These critics seem to have read Pastor Russell's works with the
same methods and motives that Thomas Paine, Robert In^ersoll and others
of their class read the Scriptures and criticised them. This seems very un-
fortunate since it has been done by men who have been eminent for Chris-
tian character and leaders of Christian, thought.

Coming now to your article: Icannot take up all the mistakes you have
made in this, but will confine myself to those lying on the surface. In the
opening sentence you assure us that in the series there are "six rather bulky
volumes, comprising in all" some two thousand pages." On page 123 you
speak of "a careful reading of these volu mes," so we conclude that you have
read them allcaref ully. (This is what you should have done before putting
yourself on record in criticism of them.) I note that in your reference to
and quotations from these books you confine yourself to the first three
volumes, and chiefly to the first two. I note also that you quote a single
sentence, or part of a paragraph, giving only a partial presentation of the
author's thought, and then proceed to. criticise it. This is a most unfair
method. It reminds me of an article I read a few years ago in which the
writer was opposing the doctrine of the total depravity of man, and as a
proof text he quoted John 9:3, "Neither hath this man sinned, nor his
pEirents," and said Jesus taught that here were at least three persons

Another Minister's View 59

who had never sinned. Your method with Pastor Russell is identical.

Under the heading, "Ninth Error," in your article, yoii say: "One of
these, the ninth error, essential and fundamental in" Christianity, is the
person and work of the Holy Spirit. There is a strange and ominous silence
regarding this most important subject very apparent in the writings of
Pastor Russell. A careful reading of those volumes, comprising more than
one thousand pages, has discovered but one solitary reference to the
Spirit; it is a casual mention of the Spirit in connection with the Day of
Pentecost. The statement is simply made as a historic fact, or rather as
an event which marks a stage in the development of the Christian Church,
Not one word of teaching has the writer found in Pastor Russell's works as
to the distinct personality of the Spirit, or as to His supreme agency in the
salvation of sinners."

Now I must say frankly, though courteously, that I cannot understand
how, or why, a man with your record for accuracy could be so careless or
dishonest as to make such a statement. In your opening statement you
say, "There are six volumes of two thousand pages;" and here you say
that you have given these volumes a careful reading, and count but ONE
thousand pages, and then you make a bold and erroneous statement — that
theauthorignores the Holy Spirit I A judge would not think of rendering a
verdict with only half the evidence in, but you speak boldly in condemna-
tion of Pastor Russell when you are only half way through his books,
r^ow, if you have given these volumes a "careful reading," I do not see
how you missed in the fifth volume, pages 163 to 300, where the author
gives ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN PAGES to a full pres-
entation of the person and work of the Holy Spirit, in connection with the
redemption of the race of man, How can you explain this?

It IS true that Pastor Russell may teach some things concerning the
Holy Spirit that you will not agree with, but he does not ignore the Spirit,
as you say he does. It is evident that in making this criticism you were
careless, to say the least, and this should make those who are seeking the
Truth very cautious about accepting your statements without verification.

Another mistake which lies on the surface in your article is found on
page 125, where, in reference to Pastor Russell's lecture on the subject of
"To Hell and Back," you say: "Crowds have listened with no little
satisfaction to his assertions that there is no hell, no eternal punishment, no
hopelessness after death." Now I have not heard Pastor Russell speak at
any time, nor have I read this particular lecture, but if he in this lecture
teaches that there is no hell, and no punishment for the finally impenitent,
then he in this lecture flatly contradicts what is very clear in all his writings.
I have never read an expositor who speaks with more clearness and earnest-
ness of the eternal punishment to be meted out to the finally impenitent.
It is true that he does not believe in a literal lake of fire of burning brim-
stone, and that men are eternally tortured in this, but in this he is not out of
l>armony with thousands of other good, orthodox teachers.

Now, in closing, I want to say that you need have no concern about one
of your pupils following Pastor Russell. I have his books in my library
and consult them freely, as I do every other good expositor I can find,
and afford to buy. I have passed beyond the early stage of the disciples
who wanted to forbid some to teach or cast out devils because they " follow
not US." I have received unlimited aid from you, and also from Pastor
Russell. I do not feel like saying with vou that he is "being used of the
evil one to subvert the Truth of God.' My. church ofHctals still regard
me as sufficiently orthodox that they can go to sleep and allow me to con-
tinue preaching to the congregation.

With kindest regards for you and highest appreciation of the help I
have received from you, I am.

Yours in His service,

(REV.) T. S. THOMPSON— AT. Dak
Secretary Samaritan Institute.

APPENDIX

The Divine Measuring Rod.

To enable the reader to more completely measure the
parties to the controversy hereinbefore described, and to
determine the weight to be given the testimony of each, we
append hereto some pertinent Biblical quotations. The Divine
measuring rod is always the infallible one — "By their fruits ye
shall know them."

These Scripture texts, assembled by C. J. Woodworth,
compiler of the International Bible Students' Manual, show,
in "deadly parallel," who are the servants of Satan and who
are the servants of God.

"Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants
to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey?" — Rom. 6:16.

WHOSE SERVANTS ARE THESE?

Lovers of Money.

"Feed the flock , , . not for filthy
lucre."— 1 Pet. 5:2.
"I have coveted no man's silver or
gold."— Acts 20:33.

"The priests thereof teach for
hire."— Micah 3:11.
"Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye de-
vour widows' houses." — Matt. 23;
14.

"Teaching things which they ought
not, for filthy lucre's sake." — Tit.
1:11.

"Shepherds that cannot under-
stand; they all look to their own
way, every one for his gain," — Isa.
66:11.

"He that hath no money; come ye

. . . without money and without

price." — Isa. 55:1.

" Jesus went into the temple of God

and cast out all them that sold and

bought in the temple." — Matt. 21;

12.

Lovers of Titles.

" His watchmen are blind ; . . .they

are all D D s."— Isa. 56;10.

"As being lords over God's herit-
age."— 1 Pet; 6:3.

"And love the uppermost rooms at
feasts, and the chief seats in the
synagogues, and greetings in the
markets, and to be called of men
Rabbi, Rabbi."— Matt. 23:6, 7.

" He that humbleth himself shall be
exalted."— Luke 18:14.
"Praise ye Jehovah, . , , reverend
is His name."— Psa. 111:1, 9.
"Call no man your father upon the
earth; for one is your Father, which
is in Heaven. Neither be ye called
masters; for one is your Mastei;,
even Christ."— Matt. 23:9, 10.

Lovers of Church Federation.

"Behold, they shall surely gather
together, but not by' Me." — Isa.
54:15.

"For a certain man named De-
metrius, a silversmith (typifying

the money-loving clergy)

brought no small gain unto the
craftsmen; whom he called to-
gether with the workmen of like
occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know
that by this craft we have our
wealth. '-Acts 19:24, 25.

"Associate yourselves, O ye people,
and ye shall be broken in pieces,"
—Isa. 8:9.

"Gird yourselves and ye shall be
broken in pieces. Take counsel to-
gether and it shall come to naught;
speak the word and it shall not
stand. . . . Say ye not a confeder-
acy, to all them to whom this peo-
ple shall say, A confederacy ;
neither fear ye their fear." — Isa.
8:9, 10. 12.

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Lovers of Ignorance.

"I will send a famine in the land, not
a famine ol bread, nor a thirst for
water, but of hearing the words of
the Lord."— Amos 8:11.

"My people are destroyed for lack
of knowledge; because thou hast
rejected knowledge, I will also re-
ject thee, that thou shalt be no
priest- to me; seeing thou hast for-
gotten the Law of thy God." — Hos.
4:6.

"And the vision of all is become
unto you as the words of a bojk
that IS sealed, which men deliver
to one that is learned, saying, Read
this, I pray thee; and he saith, I
cannot; for it is sealed." — Isa.
29:11.

"If ye continue in My Word, then
are ye My disciples indeed; and ye
shall know the truth and the truth
shall make you free," — ^John 8i
31, -32.

"In that hour Jesus rejoiced in
spirit, and said, I thank Thee, O
Father, Lord of Heaven and earth,
that Thou hast hid these things from
the wise and prudent, and hast re-
vealed them unto babes." — Luke
10:21.

"But God hath revealed them unto
us by His Spirit; for the Spirit
searcheth all things, yea, the deep
things of God . . . the things that
are freely given unto us of God,
which things also we speak." — 1
Cor. 2:10, 12, 13.

Lovers of Human Ordination.

"Which receive honor one of an- "Nor of men sought we glory,

other, and seek not the honor that neither of you^ nor yet of others."

cometh from God only." — John — 1 Thessalonians 2:6.

5:44.

Lovers of Long Prayers.

"Pharisees, hypocrites', ye lor a "God Is in Heaven, and thou upon
pretense make long prayers." — earth; therefore let thy words be
Matt. 23:14. few."— Eccl. 5:2.

Lovers of Slander.

"Whosoever hateth his brother is "We ought to lay down our lives for

a murderer." — 1 John 3:15.
"They shall reproach you and cast
out your name as evil." — Luke 6:22.

"Deceit is in the heart of them that
imagine evil."— Pro V. 12:20.

"An evil man, out of the evil trea-
sure, bringeth forth evil things." —
Matt. 12:35.

"Speak not evil one of another,
brethren." "Speak evil of no
man."— Jas. 4:11; Tit. 3:2.
"He that hideth hatred with lying
lips, and he that uttereth a slander
is a fool.';— Prov. 10:18.
"A wicked doer giveth heed to false
lips; and a liar giveth ear to a
naughty tongue." — Prov. 17:4.
"Doth a fountain send forth at the
same place sweet water and bitter?"
— James 3:11.

"Full of envy, murder, debate,
deceit, malignity; whisperers, back-

the brethren."—! John 3:16.
"But I say unto you, love your en-
emies, bless them that curse you."
—Matt. 5:44.

"Love suffereth long and is kind;
. . , thinketh no evil." — 1 Cor.
13:4. 5.

"Agood man jOut of the good treas-
ure of the heart, bringeth forth
good things."— Matt. 12:35.
"I will take heed to my ways, that
I sin not with my tongue. ' — Psa.
39:1.

"We know that we have passed
from death unto life, because we
lovethe brethren." — 1 John 3:14.
"The tongue of the wise is health.
The lip of truth shall be established
forever."— Prctv. 12:18, 19.

"He was oppressed, and He was
affiicted, yet He opened not His
mouth." — Isa. 53:7.
" Love rejoiceth not in iniquity, but
rejoiceth in the truth; beareth all

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biters, haters of God, despiteful,
proud, boasters."— Rom. 1:29, 30.
"Their throat is an open sepulchre;
with their tongues they have used
deceit; the poison of asps is under
their lips."— Rom. 3:13.

" Whoso privily slandereth his
neighbor, him will I cut off; him
that hath a high loolc and a proud
heart will not 1 suffer."— Psa. 101:5.

"Report, say they, and we will re-
port it. All my familiars watched
for rny halting, saying, Peradven-
ture he will be enticed, and we shall
prevail against him and we shall
take our revenge."— J er. 20:10.

things . . . endureth all things." —
1 Cor. 13:6,7.

"My doctrine shall drop as the
rain. My speech shall distil as the
dew, as the small rain upon the
tender herb and as the showers
upon the grass." — Deut. 32:2.

"Let the words of my mouth, and
the meditations of my heart, be
acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my
strength and my Redeemer." — Psa.
19:14.

"Lord, who shall abide in Thy
tabernacle? He . . '. that speakeih
the truth in his heart, he that back-
biteth not with his tongue nor
taketh up a reproach against his
neighbor." — Psa. 15:1-3.

Lovers of Self.

"They arc greedy dogs, which can
never have enough." — Isa. 56:11.

"All their works they do for to be
seen of men." — Matt. 23:5.
"Having' men's persons in admira-
tion, because of advantage." —
Jude 16.

■ His watchmen are blind . . .sleep-
ing, lying down, loving to slumber."
—Isa. 56:10.

"They bind heavy burdens and
grievous to be borne, and lay them
on men's shoulders, but they them-
selves will not move them with one
of their fingers."— Matt. 23:4.

"Woe be to the shepherds of Israel
that do feed themselves! Should
not the shepherds feed the flocks?
Ye eiat the fat, and. ye clothe you
with the wool, ye kill them that.are
fed ; but ye feed not the fiock. The
diseased nave ye not strengthened,
neither have ye healed that which
was sick, neither have ye bound up
that which was broken, neither
have ye brought again that which
was driven away, neither have ye
sought that which was lost." —
Ezelc. 34:2-4.

"Be content with such things as ye
have."— Hcb. 13:5.
"Let not thy left hand know what
thy right hand docth." — Matt. 6:3.

"Hath not God chosen the poor of
this world?" — James 2:5.

"Therefore, let us not sleep, as do
others; but let us watch." — 1 Thess,
5:6.

"Ye remember, brethren, our labor
and travail; for laboring night and
day, because we would not be
chargeable unto you, we preached
unto you the Gospel." — 1 Thess.
2:9.

"Take heed therefore unto your-
selves, and to all the flock ... to
feed the Church of. God ... I have
coveted no man's silver, or gold, or
apparel. Yea, ye yourselves know
that these hands have ministered
unto my necessities, and to them
that were with me. I have showed
you all things, how that so laboring
ye ought to support the weak, and
to remember the words of the Lord
Jesus, how He said. It is more
blessed to give than to receive." —
Acts 20:28, 33-35.

Lovers of Nightmares,

"Because ye have said, We have
made a covenant with death, and
with hell are we at agreement." —
Isa. 28:15.

"O death, I will be thy plagues; O
Sheol (hell), I will be thy destruc-
tion." — Hosea 13:14.

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63

"Lying children . . . which say,
Prophesy not unto us right things,
speak unto us smooth things,
prophesy deceits." — Isa. 30:9, 10,
"His watchmen are blind, they are
all ignorant; they are all dumb
dogs, they can not bark, talking in
their sleep." — Isa. 56:10 (margin.)
"Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut
up the Kingdom of Heaven against
men; for ye neither go in yourselves,
neither suffer ye them that are en-
tering to go in." — Matt. 23:13.

"In the latter days ye shall consider
it perfectly. I have not sent these
prophets, yet they ran; I have not
spoken to them, yet they prophe-
sied . ■ . Behold, I am against them
that prophesy false dreams, saith
the Lord, and do tell them, and
cause My people to err by their lies
and by their lightness." — Jer. 23 :20,
21, 32.

' ' And the heads of the horses (hobby
horses — creeds of the dark ages)
were as the heads of lions; and out
of their mouth issued (sermons on)
fire and smoke and brimstone. By
these three was the third part of
men killed (stupefied, asphyxiated)
by the (threats of) fire and by the
smoke and by the brimstone which
issued out of their mouths, for their
power is in their mouth." "If any
man worship the (papal) beast and
his (protestant) image, and receive
his mark in his forehead (mind) or
in his hand (pocketbook) the same
shall drink of the wrath of God,
which is poured out without mix-
ture into thecupof His indignation,
and he shall be tormented with
(nightmares of) fire and brimstone,"
—Rev. 9:17-19; 14:9, 10.

Lovers of Czars,

"The kings of the earth who have
committed fornication (union of
church and state) and lived deli-
ciously with her," — Rev. 18:9.

''Saying peace, peace, when there
is no peace." "Come ye, say they
; . . tomorrow shall be as this day
and much more abundant." "She
saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and
am no widow, and shall see no sor-
row." "And thou saidst I shall be
a lady forever; so that thou didst

"If any man speak, let him speak as
the oracles of God . . , that God
in all things may be glorified." —
1 Pet. 4:11.

"The prophet that hath a dream,
let- him tell a dream, and he that
hath My Word, let him speak My
Word faithfully."— Jer. 23:28,

"What is my reward then? Verily
that when I preach the Gospel, I
may make the Gospel of Christ
without charge . . , that I might
by all means save some." — 1 Cor.
9:18,22.

"From a child thou hast known the
Holy Scriptures, which are able to
make thee wise unto salvation
through faith which is in Christ
Jesus, . , . profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for instruction in right-
eousness, that the man of God may
be perfect, thoroughly furnished
unto all good works." — 2 Tim, 3;
15-17.

"Beloved, let us love one another;
for love is of God; and every one
that loveth is begotten of God, and
knoweth God. He that loveth not,
knoweth not God; for God is Jove.
In this was manifested the love of
God toward us, because that God
sent His only begotten Son into the
world, that we might live through
Him, Herein is love, not that we
loved God, but that He loved us,
and sent His Son to be the pro-
pitiation for our sins. Beloved, if
God so loved us, we ought also to
love one another . . . There is no
fear in love; but perfect love
casteth out fear; because fear hath
torment. He that feareth is not
made perfect in love. We love Him
because He first loved us," — 1 John
4:7-11, 18, 19,

Popes and Kaisers.

"I have espoused you to one hus-
band, that I may present you as a
Chaste Virgin to Christ." — 2 Cor.
11:2.

"Prepare war, wake up the mighty
men." (Joel 3:9.) "For thus saith
the Lord God of Israel unto me;
Take the cup of this fury at My
hand and cause all the nations, to
whom I send thee, to drink it. And
they shall drink and be moved, and
be mad, because of the sword that

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not lay these things to thy heart
. . , thou that art given to pleasures,
that dwellest carelessly, that sayest
in thy heart, I am, and none else
beside me; I shall not sit as a
widow, neither shall I know the loss
of children."— Jer. 8:11; Isa. 56:12;
Rev. 18:7; Isa. 47:7, 8.

"Yea, the stork in the heaven
knoweth her appointed times; and
the turtle and the crane and the
swallow observe the time of their
coming; but My people know not
the judgnient of the Lord . . . The
pen of the scribes is in vain. The
wise men are ashamed, they are
dismayed and taken; lo, they have
rejected the Word of the Lord; and
what wisdom is in them?" — Jer.
8:7-9.

I will send among them ... all the
kings of the north, far and near, one
with another and all the kingdoms
of the world, which are upon the
face of the earth . . . Drink ye, and
be drunken, and spue, and fall, and
rise no more, because of the sword
which I will send among you." —
Jer. 26:15, 16, 26, 27.

"Let us be glad and rejoice and
give honor to Him, for the marriage
of the Lamb is come, and His Wife
hath made herself ready. And to
her was granted that she should be
arrayed in fine linen, clean and
white; for the fine linen is the
righteousness of saints; and He
saith unto me, Write, blessed are
they which are called unto the
Marriage supper." — Rev, 19:7-9.

No one who is familiar with the work Pastor Russell is
doing can read the foregoing Scriptures thoughtfully with-
out understanding why he is most cordially hated (and lied
about) by those whose shortcomings, as a class, are being
exposed. It is a case of ONE MAN against the crowd.
Probably, in due time, the crowd will succeed in securing
his measurable defeat; any other outcome would be strange;
but, BUT! B-U-T !

"Speak, historyl who are life's victors? Unroll

thy long annals and say,
Are they those whom the world called the

victors, who won the success of a day?
The martyrs, or Nero? The Spartans who fell

at Thermopylae's tryst.
Or the Persians and Xerxes? His judges, or

Socrates? Pilate, or Christ?"—

W. W, Story,

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