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8 THE CHRISTIAN’S SECRET By ARTHUR L. WILLIAMS. A turn of fickle Fortune’s wheel May all one’s earthly portion steal; But he who trusts in Jesus’ name Can smile at loss of wealth or fame. His dearest friend may prove untrue, Death rob him of his kindred, too; Yet, rest of all this life can give, Oklahoma Seeks Truth—Other States Should Do Likewise Oklahoma is experiencing the great est reform in the matter of state and county officers that perhaps has ever come to any state in the union. The man who happens to be an officer is a target tor the shots of both friends and enemies, and in some cases he makes a mighty good target, too. Investigation! Investigation! Inves tigation is the watchword. Every body is being investigated, from the governor himself down to the township constable. Just how much good this investigation will do, I cannot say, but one thing is certainly true: the citizens of the state are wrought up at never before; and with a fair mind ed public conscience striving to bet ter conditions reform of some kind is inevitable. The state legislature has been in session for six months. The greater part of this time has been taken up in probing the offices and records of state officials. No officer has been able to escape the scrutinizing eyes of the investigators. Two men have been driven from office, and several of the government’s appointees have not been confirmed by the Senate. The following will give some idea of what the report of the investigating commit tee of the House contained: “We find that R. W. Dick, warden of the p Q nitentiary, raised a consid erable sum of money to be expended in the governor’s behalf; that a note for $4,500 was executed to the Capital Last Day of Great World Sunday School Convention By W. FRED LONG. We are entering the last day of the World’s Seventh Sunday School Con vention. Yesterday, His Honor, Sir Robert Laidlow, of London, England, was elected president, and Mr. H. J. Heinz, of Pittsburg, one of America’s most successful business men, was elected chairman of the executive com mittee. Sunday was a busy day. All the prominent English and German church es were supplied with Sunday school speakers and most of our 1,300 dele gates from North America observed the Sabbath by worshiping. A few were tempted to go sight-seeing. About 2,000 children, marching under ban ners such as Baptister, Bethelkapple, Methodisten, and others marched into the “Ton Halle” and observed World’s Sunday School day. They had been taught the responsive service and songs and it was marvelous how they went through the exercise. Several speakers spoke to them and an inter preter repeated and they seemed to get it all. One speaker, Mrs. Crafts, NEWS FROM THE WORKERS THE GOLDEN AGE FOR WEEK OF AEG. 28 His soul, unharmed, in peace shall live. For in his breast a fountain lies, Fed from a source beyond the skies; There waters, everlasting, flow Whose sweetness none but Christians know. Hill National Bank by John R. Wil liams, secretary of the school depart ment; John Doolin, fish and game warden, R. W. Dick, warden of the Mc- Alester penitentiary; Lon Frame, member of the board of affairs, and the money expended for campaign purposes. That John R. Williams was. his authorized political manager at this time. Other sums were raised by W. R. Dick and John R. Williams in different w T ays.” The report then mentions several other appointees of the governor that have not done their duty since they were put into office and continues: “The removal of each one of these officers has been recommended by this committee except Mr. Williams, either by the senate or house, for misconduct in office. Such objectional methods subject the governor’s office to serious criticism, and if it may be indulged in by the managers, and the intimate friends of the governor, the spirit, if not the letter, of the statutes against unlawful expenditures is violated.” This is a mere example of the ex tent to which the reform movement is reaching. Just where it will stop we cannot estimate at present, nor can we tell just what the lasting ef fects will be. But it is evident that some good will come of it. Oklahoma will not be content with a political sham battle or a political frame up. She must have the truth, and she will demand it in a very short time. W. D. LITTLE’. saio she liked theii’ national flag for it had God’s emblem, the white cross, on it, and one boy said: “Yes, and your flag has God’s stars in it.” Some big fellow said “Amen.” They then marched to the principal park on the sea front, led by a brass band and probably ten thousand people gathered and sung songs of joy. The registration to day is 2,598, of which 1,365 are from North America. These each paid $2.00 and are accred ited delegates. Great plans are enter ed into. Messages have been receiv ed and exchanged between the con vention and all the principal rulers of the world, but with all the joy and triumph, back of all this there has been sadness and gloom. One of our fellow secretaries, Bro. Durfree, of Vermont, has been lying near death’s door with ptomaine poisoning. Every convenience is provided for we have secured Miss Wright of San Antonio, Texas, who will remain with him, she being a nurse, and Secretary Wooden has consented to remain with him un- BASS-STAPLETON REVIVAL CAM PAIGNS. Dear Golden Age: We opened a meeting at Grace Meth odist church, Atlanta, Aug. 17th, and from the first service both the inter est and the crowds have been increas ing. On Sunday night the house was well filled, main floor and galleries, seating almost nine! hundred. The first time, they say, this handsome church has been filled, to the Lord be the praise. Bro. Bass is preaching the straight, uncompromising truth, hewing to the line and is bringing great results from the messages. Pungent conviction sweeps over the great congregations as he makes his appeal. The singing, under Mr. Stapleton as leader, is likewise a great drawing card of the meeting, and the leader is ably assisted by a male quartette and excellent chorus. A workers’ counsel has been organ ized and being conducted by Mr. Sta pleton, which is increasing the activ ity and zeal of the large corps of workers. BRILLIANT GRANBERRY GETS BRINSON BRIDE. Rev. Robert C. Granberry, the gift ed and popular pastor of the Tattnall Square Baptist church, Macon, Ga., has elected unto himself a beautiful and accomplished “assistant pastor” in the person of Miss Leila Brinson of Co lumbus, Ga. Mr. Granberry was for several years pastor of Rose Hill Bap tist church, Columbus, and is now do ing a great work in ministering to the students of Mercer University. Mr. Granberry is supplying for Cal vary church while on his honeymoon in New York. JOHN A. WRAY IN EGYPT. A welcome postal card has been re ceived at The Golden Age office from Rev. John A. Wray, of Miami, Fla., who, with Mrs. Wray, is touring the Old World as a special gift from a wealthy tourist who was delighted with Mr. Wray’s preaching. Here is the message on the card: Cairo, Egypt, July 25.—This is a city of more than a million people. I went to the top of the pyramid Cheops (450 feet) yes terday. We are having a wonderful time. Spent 13 days in Palestine — several days in carriages. Both of us are well. Leaving for Italy tomorrow. Reach home middle of September. God bless you and yours. JOHN A. WRAY. RIDLEY IN THE MOUNTAINS. Rev. Caleb A. Ridley, the eloquent and enterprising pastor of the Central Baptist Church, Atlanta, is spending his August vacation, at work, of course. He has been holding a Bible Institute at Sylvia, N, C., and will do other evangelistic work “round about home.” Ridley is such a dynamo on legs that he is compelled to work while he rests, and nothing stirs his heart quite so deeply as the privilege of trying to help his own people up in his native mountains. til he is out of danger. The Bulgar ian delegates, eight in number, are shut out of their homes and country by reason of the war and cannot re turn. The good people of Zurich un der lealership of Bishop Neilson, have arranged to take care of them as long as necessary. This city will be near ly deserted when the 3,000 delegates start homeward bound tomorrow. GOOD MEETING AT LOCO. We had a fine meeting at Loco, Lin coln County. Sixteen additions to the church and many other professions that will probably join other churches. Fine crowd here for the opening of this meeting. G. P. DOUGHERTY. (Editor’s Note: Mr. Dougherty re cently came to Georgia from Lake Helen. Fla., and we hear good reports from his evangelistic work every where.) THE MINISTER’S DREAM. The minister in a small country par ish had a curious dream. He fell asleep one day when very much fa t.’gued with trying to do everything in the parish—keeping the church or derly and clean, besides the regular duties of caring for the sick and sor rowing, holding services, .preaching and teaching, and even attending ev ery guild meeting and church enter tainment. Too weary to write his sermon, he shut his tired eyes, and was soon fast asleep. He dreamed that he was trav eling along a steep, hilly road with his parishoners, and in the middle of the road they found a great coach. A voice demanded that the vehicle be drawn to the top of the hill, and the minister, who was a very kind-hearted man. immediately went forward and took hold of the shafts to draw the vehicle. He directed his people to push from behind, so that working all together they might pull the coach to the top of the hill. Thus they start ed. But he soon found that, instead of rolling more easily, the coach became heavier; and finally, in great perplex ity, he turned around to see what could be the matter. To his great as tonishment he found that all the peo ple whom he had asked to help push the coach up the hill, had one by one climbed inside, and left their rector to pull, not only the weight of the wagon, but also that of his entire con gregation!—‘American Messenger. THE HOME HILLS. Over the hills a white road calls, Luring the feet away; Calling from dawn till twilight falls, Luring through night and day. Hearts in the vale its call obey And go on an endless quest. But wiser the hearts who never stray. The old home hills are best. Regions there are with summer queen, Regal throughout the year, Crowned with a bloom forever green And mountains blue and sheer. There come the pilgrims from far and near, Seeking a land God’s blessed, But homeward again their gray barks steer — The old home hills are best. Ever the paths await the feet Eager for scenes unknown. Fair and faint are their windings fleet, Running from zone to zone. But when they have failed and grown Backward they turn to rest Where hearts find peace and love, its own— The old home hills are best. —New York Sun.