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An Interesting Historical Address Delivered by Ilr. .1. W. KacliniMii In NhsIivIIc. Thursday, October 28, was Presby terian day at the Tennessee Centennial. The most prom merit .li? ines and mem bers of the laity of th j State were pres ent to celebrate the rise and progress of Presbyteriunism in Tennessee. Among the Hiding addresses delivered was that of Dr. J. W. Bachnian of Chat taaooga ou "Rev. Samuel Doak and His Successors." The address abounds in the tender, earnest, coulful sentiment characteristic of Dr Bucbruan, and its doiivery created a profound impressiuu onthe auditors. Following is the full texttt Dr. Buol.n.au'j address: Theie are periods and places which hould ne?r be forgotten. They make the foci of elipses which encompass in finite benedictions. There are times when the faculties of mind and heart and soul glow with a strange brilliancy; and these, gathering up all the good of the past and the hopes of the future, pour along man's pathway a flood of truth, principle and tlgbteousness that honors God and blesses all succeeding ages. There are times when the world en joys moods of genius and piety. It may inst for a decade or cover a hun dred years. Daring this period, men move out on tbe stage, act their part, die, and many of them lie in unmarked graves; but through them tht ir la bora, their pray era aud tears, the world has bad an nplf it that has made tbe angels sing for joy. In the days of Pericles, philosophy, oratory, poetry, culture, art and sates manship, culminated in a glory and excellence, which Lave given models that still hold sway iu every field. Af ter more than two thousand years, when you speak of oratory, you think of Demosthenes; ol poetry, Homer rises before you; or art and architec ture, yon remember Phidias, a model of whose Parthenon we find among us, the masterpiece of our Exposition. We do well not to forget tbe work and the workers of the past. Here are the fountains whose streams have made glad and beautiful the earth. One hundred and twenty years ago a young man was moved by a divine impulse to pass the borders of civiliza tion and build his cabin in the great valley of tho Mmissi)pi. In that early day, it was known as the Holston settlement, a part of North Carolina, which afterwards became East Tennessee. It wag a wild but good land then. Tbe words ol an old history describing a Land of Promise tells us of this coun try: "A land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and bills a land of wheat and barley and corn and honey a laud whose stones are iron and out of n hose bills one may dig brass." It was then an unbroken forest from Virginia to the fartberest west, save here and there the cabin of the pioneer or tbe wigwam of the savage. Into this wlderness rode a young man it 1779. He was separating bim self by choice and being separated by divine purpose for great things. History teaches that when God would put great forces in the field. He, first of all, separates the leaders to Himself. Moses and Elijah were with Him in the quiet and loneliness of the desert. John tbe Baptist and Pa a I were with Him in the wilderness. The busy, bur rying, trodJiug world were shut out and tbey were shut in with infinite wisdom, infinite power aud infinite love. What a school. One man for a scholar and Qod for a teacher. Here they learned of Him and with Him held converse as man with his friends. It made life serious, earnest and strong to be alone with Ood. and gave to the world the most beneQcient char actors found in the annals of history. CHARACTER OF SAMUEL DOAK. 8atnnel Doak was separated from kith and kin knd pnt in the wilderness of mountains and hills and savages, to be the forerunner of a great people and the founder of institutions which have been a benediction to more than three generations. Obeying an impulse, like tbe apostle of old, be niuBt go into regions beyond, and bitber became into this land where now we dwell, as the "apostle of learn ing and religion." He was born in Augusta County, Virginia, in August, 1749, of Scotch Irish parentage. His early life was one of struggle . for self development, that he might be a man as Qod in tend ed. Working bis way in the academic course and then teaching to secure means for further progresss, be is soon found at Princeton, where be graduated under Dr. Witherepoon in 1775. In that day knowledge was sought with greut earnestness. When a young man wanted an education, his first in quiry was, bow can I ru-ike the money? In these latter years of progress, the young man's inquiry is, who will fur nish the money to educate me? Studving theology under approved teachers practical and Godly men tor there were no theological semina ries in the laud Mr. Doak was licensed bv the presbytery of Hanover, October, 1777. REV. DOAK8 FIRST WORK. Tbe following year he moved into the JONESBORO, Ilolston settlement, now East Tennes see. His first work waa in Sullivan County, in what was known as the Fork church (New Bethel.) It is prob ablo that my great grandfather, Joseph Rhea, of Donegal. Ireland, had been preaching there for a few months, but did not settle on the field. Mr. Doak took charge and remained a year. In 1780, he moved into Washington County, and located on what is known as Little Limestone. PREACHED A TRIAL SERMON. A singular providence caused him to settle here. Riding through tbe forest, he came upou a company of meu fell ing timber. Tbey immediately atked his business and were told that be was a preacher. They demanded an exer cise of his gifts. Standing ou a log with his auditors sitting on the fallen trees around him. Mt. Doak preached bis trial sermon. It seems to have been iiuioectly satisfactory. yHe was, railed at once. Here-be founded Salem Church and afterwards laid the foundations of a school which has been tbe fountain of blessing and power to all this west ern section. It was first chartered as Martin Academy and afterwards be came Washington College, tbe first literary institution iu the Mississippi Valley. SOME EARLY HISTORY. The beginnings of that day were small and simple. Three small cabins made of logs end you bad tbe borne and the church and the school. Early Presbyterianism, built on this founda tion, and men stood firmly here to tight life's battles successfully and grow into perfect manhood. About this time there was a remark able excitement in all tbe region. Tbe struggle for independence was on and fears were greater than hopes. Tbe in vading army was driving everything before it in the South and East. Word had been sent to the mountain men of Watauga that if tliey did not lay down their arms, a lesson would be taught them, they would not soon forget. It was then that old men and young men and boys, at the call of Shelby, Campbell and Sevier, could be seen rallying at Svcumore Shoals, on the Watauga They came as tbe tribes came of old when Samuel called, and there stood among them that day one like unto the judge of old, though the dew of his youth was still upon him. The scene beggars description. Hun dreds of hardy men with rifle, blanket and haversack, with their wives and little ones, bowed their heads while Samuel Doak lead in prayer. Commeudiug them to the favor of the God of battles and asking protec tion for their wives and children in their absence, the proyer ends, when, springing to his feet und looking like a messenger from the skies, he cried: "Aud now my country men, the 'Sword of the Lord and Gideon.'" Catching upthecry, the whole army shouted: "The sword of the Lord and Gideon." The far off hilltops seemed to catch the shout, and, as if in joy at the com ing struggle, tossed it from peak to peak, till every mountain was filled with tbe name of the Lord. And then the mighty cry rolled downward, fill ing tiie happi valley with it music akin to that of victory; while the sparkling Watuugn, as a laughing maiden, went singing the praise of the men who weie going to fight the battle and turn the tide of victory on King's Mountain. At his home on the Limestone, Dr. Doak accomplished the great work of bis life. As a preacher and a teacher he laid foundations ou which others have bnilded for more than a hundred years. Ralem, New Bethel, Concord, Heb ron, New Providence and Carter's Val ley, in Hawkins Couuty. and Mount Bethel congregations were formed by him. THE PREACHER OF EARLY IUYS. The preacher of that day was a man among men. On Sabbath morning he might be seen neatly and plainly dressed, according to the fashion of the day. Then putting on his shot pouch and powder born, with rifle in hand, he would mount his horse and ride away to church. Toen be would find an in telligent and gallant congregation armed like himself, ready to hear the word or fight for the defense of their homes. Dr. Doak was a plain, strong preacher of the Word. He fed bis people with the truth of God as he taught them in classics and mathematics, to make them strong men and women in the faith. He has been described as rather rug ged and severe in aspect, above middle stature, knit brow and pressed lips, quick step, eye and face glowing with faith and hope. AN ArOSTLE OF LEARNING. The most distinguished feature of bis life was his labor to educate men. He was truly an "apostle of learning." A great student himself, mastering chem istry and Hebrew after he was sixty years old, be became a master to make others study. lie was a profound classical and mathematical scholar. Tbe pride of his mature life was Washington College. In his latter years, he fouuded TubcuIuui College. But the first institution, be made the source of literary power in tbe land. From this institution have been con stantly flowing out new streams which have been widening and deepening in i their course, "enriching the medical TENNESSEE, YEDNESDAY, NOV. 10, 1897. department with men of. 'ell cultivated genius, giving to the bneh, the bar, the legislative balls ant especially tbe pulpit their brightest onaments." In short, this college' has "lien a blessing to every department of civil and re ligious society. 7 Here such men as Janes Gallaher, Gideon Blackburn, Job. W. and A. A Doak, Di. J. G. M Ramsey, John Blair, Wlliam Dulantrj, L. C. Haynes, John Netherland, Jama A, Lyon, N. G. Taylor. J. D. Tadloc:, who were gi ants In their day, were'ducated Dr. Doak left bis finger prints on the workers of every fielu. Men of princi ples neyer die. They case from their labors, but their work oes on. Men with a purpott are not drift wood on the stream. Tiey plant them selves along the ehore ind live on in those who follow them. At the ripe age of fcur score years, Dr. Doak was translate Into the King- duui above. Ills bv" eiceps in old Salem churchyard auong those be loved and taught. ; I "Taking him for all n all, We shall not look upouhislikeagain.' It was said at bis funeral, and a hun dred years will not change the verdict. ' It is believed that Us usefulness to his country either as a minister or as a teacher of letters and Bcleace has not been surpassed by thrt of any other man the Untied States has produced." As Dr. Girardeau laid of his old friend and co laborer, Dr. Bacbman, of Charleston, 8. C, so may we say: "When Doak died, science and religion walkejl arm in arm and laid tbeir blended wreaths of laurel upon his honored grave." PR. DOAK'S HJtLPMEETS. In bis great w ork of preaching, teach ing and traveling. Dr. Doak had true and noble helpmeets. His first wife was Miss Esther H. Montgomery, daughter of a Presbuerian minister in Virginia. His srcond wife was Mrs. Margaret McEwen, of Nashville, these were, noble and self sacrificing women and the church recognizes in litem faithful co laborers and well beloved servants of Jesus Christ. Good wives make great men. Their husbands are known in the gales and children rise up to call them blessed because they have looked well to tbe ways of their households and been wil ling servants of the t burcb. I would pause here a moment to have you notice that a "distingushing fea ture of that early civilization was edu cation and education for its own sake not according to too modern utilita- riarijdoa.', Tne idea with these" euilyMeacbers was to make men. Tbey caught God's idea, "I will make a man more preci ous than fine gold.". There was little artificial or decora live iu their work; solid foundations and strong masonry all tbe way to tbe top, Such education always lifts man toward God am1 heaven. So you find Doak and Baku and Carrick and Anderson uniting the school with the church. The borne, tbe school room and the pulpit have always made men and women of whom the State and the church have been proud. The education of that day linked earth and heaven, God and man and the product i Ruch men as these. We are sometimes disposed to at tribute a good deal to the pure air and the niountaiu scenery of our land in the formation of character. These have their influence, but it is ideas that lift men heavenward, not mountains. "Tbe reptile may crawl to tbe highest peak; but it is only tbe bird of strong wing and dimless eye that can soar beyond the lightning's day and thunder's roll." DR. DOAK'S SUCCESSOR'S. Dr. Doak had many worthy success ors, Two son b and one grandson fol lowed his footsteps in tbe ministry and the work of education. John W. and Samuel W. Doak, his sons, became presidents of Washington College; also A. A. Doak, hia grandson, filled tbe president's chair in 1844. "He was then young, handjome, am bitious, generous and noble. In classi cal learning he equaled, if not sur passed, any scholar in the land. His whole mind and heart seemed in love with tbe Greek. "Sometimes be would read a passage in tbe original and his rich, musical voice and tbe glow of his countenance made you almost imagine that you were listening to the blind bard of Scio reciting his immortal story to Troy." DOAK IN THE PULPIT. In the pulpit be was like unto Chal mers. But time fails me to give more than a partial roll call of the contem poraries, students and successors of this reat man. Tbeir labors, like his, were abundant and faithful, and their memories are fragrant. - Cummings, Batch and Blackburn stood with him on the field. Close be side them Isaac Anderson, of giant mould in body, mind and heart. John Doak, of mellifluous tongue; Charles Coffin, of classic elegance; Abel Pear sons, of prophetic ken; David Nelson, of enthusiastic zeal; James Gallaher, of majestic oratory, and finally, tbe last of that generation to cross the flood and lay down his honors at the feet of the Master I he erratic, but generous, brilliant, amiable, admirable Frederic A Ross. A great crowd stand with these or follow in their train. Wru. Eagletoo, John McCampbell, Stephen BoveM, William Minnie, Gideon S. White, Na than Hood, James A. Lyon, Phillips Wood, Daniel Rognu, George A. Cald well, all these and scores of others in the home fib Id and Cyrus KingHbury and Samuel A. Rhea in the foreign field, contending for the faith in the land where Douk laid the foundations. "Through faith, these subdued king doms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. " Thisday the Presbyterian church, the mother of us all, with parental affec tion and denominational pride, places laurel wreaths upon their graves and blesses God that they lived and labored in this fair land,, and that the mortal remain of so many of thorn sanctify tbe soil, while tbey wait the glories of the resurrection morn. 'Tho' dead, t'iey speHlt lc reason's cur, And In example live: Their faith and hope and mighty deeds, Still fresh instruction give." And now fathers, und brethren,! am persuaded, the Master calls to us who remain to so live that w hen "We strike these desert tents And quit the desert sands," We shall greet Him and them at the general assembly of the saints in the City of tbe Great King. To Cure Cutiirrli Do not depend upon snuffs, inhalants or other local applications. Catarrh is a constitutional disease, and can be successfully treated only by. meanB of a constitutional remedy like Hood s Sarsaparilla, which throughly purifies the blood and removes the scrofulous taints which causecatarrh. Tbe great number of testimonials from those who have been cured of catarrh by Hood's Sarsaparilla prove unequaled power of this medicine to conquer this disease. If troubled with Catarrh give llood s Sarsaparilla a fair trial at once Law is Powerful. Soon after Jim's admission as a learned counsellor an old neighbor to give him a sturt gave him a lot of hard cluims to collect, telling him he couid have half that was duo from one of the debtors, nnd was culled on a little later by bis client for his share of the money. "Your half," said the atlute lawyer, "I didn't oollect your half. I only col lected mine." Tbe astonished old pa tron said: "Why, Jim, I don't under stand such proceeding." But the lofty reply was, "There is a heap of law you don't understand. I tell you, old fel low, this law is a powerful thing." Case and Comment. There is nothing old about Dr. Bell's DUJ-Tai UOticyr Tteli.iLlti o!J t,sio remedies aro used in its manufacture but Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey scientifically com bines new and valu able medicinal agencies This remedy advances a theory in tbe treatment of all lung and bronchial coughs un heard of until its introduction. It always cures quickly coughs, colds and grip. It strengthens weak lungs and relieves consumption. Druggists sell it. Pointed l'nni;railis. The more explaining a man has to do the less humanity believes in him. Seven quarts to the peck is the w ay some grocers measure their success. A widow is not always inconsolable merely because t-he remains unconsolcd Tbe average girl seems to have been born with an ice cream spoon in ber mouth. A man in love is always blind until he finds it necessary to sew on his but tons. About the freshest things to be found on a farm in summer are tbe city boarders. A prohibitionist wiil kick just as hard as any other man when he finds water in the milk. The average man who claims to be architect of his own fortune never gets the foundation finished. Chicago News. No cough remedy equals Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Ho iey for anybody of any age, from infancy on through life until they are as old as Good Old Granny Metcalf. All good druggists sell it. Something to Know. It may be worth something to know that the very beet medicine for restor ing the tired out nervous system to a healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone to tbe nerve centres in the stomach, gently stimulates the liver and kidneys, and aids these organs in throwing off impurities in the blood. Electric Bitters improves the appetite, aids digestion, and is pronounced by those who have tried it as tbe very best blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for 5c or $1 per bottle at F. E. Britton'a drug store. Those of our subscribers who want to pay for tbe paper in produce will favor us by bringing it in now. Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey cures coughs for young and old. Most cough medicines "fcimply helps you cough. Dr. Boll's Pine Tar Honey helps yon not to cough. See the difference':' Would you like to try it? 25 cents getsjyou the biggest quarter bottle of cough medicine you ever saw. It is particu larly valuable for those who can not stand the strain of coughing. Ask your druggist for it. Take no substi tute. There is nothing as good as Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey. Disrate of the Blood and f rr-rea. No one need suffer with neuralgia. TMs disease is quickly and permanently cured by Browns' Iron Bitters. Every disease of the blood, nerves and stomach, chronic or otherwise, succumbs to Browns' Iron Bitters. Known and used for nearly a quarter of a century, it stands to-day fore most among our i.iot valued remedies. Browns' Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers. OUR ALASKA LETTER. A Klondike Dinner-Freight Rates. All Classes of People Going to the Klondike Gold Fields. special Correspondence Herald 4 Tribune) Tacoma. October 20, 1897. Fifty business men and a number of newspaper correspondents sat down to a gsnuine "Klondiku"dinner Saturday evening Tbe meal was served at a leading hotel, and the boBt was the famous condensed food manufacturer, A. F. Spawn. All the meats, vege tables and fruits ustd at the dinner had been treated by Mr. Spawn's pro cess. The menu was as follows: Vegetable soup. Irish stew. Saratoga chips. Fried pursulps Sweet potato patties. Potato pan cakes. Cold ox tongue. Stewed onions. Stewed squash Apple pie pumpkin pie. Stewed peaches, prunes and apples. Cocoanut cake. Tbe soup was delicious, and a Daw son City man, who waa one of the guests, said it would bring 5 a plate at the gold diggings. Tbe Irish stew, Saratoga chips, fried parsnips, onions and squash were quite as pleasant to the palate as tbe same dishes when served without being treated by the evaporated process. The pumpkin and apple pie were wonders and the prunes were declared the very best ever tasted by several experts in the evaporated and condensed fruit lines, who were present for the purpose of passing judg ment upon the excellence of the "Klon dike" dinner. About a half hour before the dinner was served Mr. Spawn carried a few little sacks of evaporated goods to tbe chief cook, and the dinner that was quickly served "astonished the natives" In the speech making which followed, it was facetiously remarked that, here after, in going to the Klondike all a man would have to do would be to cram bis pockets with condensed food and drink a little water after eating a few evaporated crumbs. The treat ment of meats, fruits and vegetables by the evaporating process reduces the weight ten fold, thus enabling a man to carry a quarter of a ton of "spuds" as a part of bis Klondike outfit. Throughout this section of the country farmers and fruit raisers are evapo rating their products for tbe Klondike trade, and the latest and most im proved machinery is being put in to meet tbe demands for goods in this liue. Condensers nnd evaporators have been put in throughout the Pacific Northwest with headquarters for handling tbe prepared goods at Tacoma. The ships which leave with grain and lumber on long voyages also use large quantities of condensed and evaporated goods. But the greatest benefit to be dorived Immediately from the extensive manufacture of condensed foods at Ta coma is the supplying of the Klondike trade. Klondikers should be careful about the quality of their condensed foods. My advise is: "Investigate thoroughly and take only the best." A wise selection of food supplies, will, in a pinch, save the life of many a gold seeker. Cal Barlow of this city came down from the Stikeen trail today. "I be lieve," he said to me, "that most of the Canadians will head for Stikeen. Some of them are already there. The dis tance from Fort Wrangle to Telegraph Creek, the head of nuvigtttieu on the Stikeen River, is 150 miles. It is 150 miles more from Telegraph Creek to the head of Teelin lake. Tbe machin ery for a saw mill and two river steam ers is being lugged in now. 1 met several of tbe ill fated steamer Bristol's passengers up there. They have been trying for four months to get to Klon dike and are now about as bad off if not worse off than when they started. They should have waited for spring. Tbe current of the Stikeen River Is swift and navigation on it can not be opened until May. It closes again in December. Much time and tronble is encountered getting up stream, but you can come down iu a jiffy without steam. All you have to do is to steer and run with the current." The freight on a ton of goods from Fort Wrangel to Telegraph Creek is 50; for a horse, mule or cow, ?30; for a passenger $10 Tbe charge from Ta coma to Fort Wrangel, Junean, Dyea, Skaguay, Haines' Mission on Chilcat, at the beginning of tbe overland jour ney on the other passes, is only 99 a ton for freight and $20 for cattle, mules or horses. On account of board being included, the passenger rate from Tacoma to Fort Wrangel or any of tbe other points is S25. But not withstanding the advantages in favor of the Dyea Cbilkoot route preparations are being made to carry many gold hunters over all routes. Cooper River continues to receive much attention, although one large party that went there recently went to pieces because of bad management. As I have indicated before, tbe great est care must be taken in arranging Klondike parties if they are to be kept together and in working order. Only $1 A YEAR IN ADVANCE koyal makes the I ood pure, hnlcsome and delicious. POWDER Absolutely Pure OVAl IAKINO M.UI CO., HEW VOSO. picked men should be made members. Organization should be perfected at one and supplies should be ordered put aside, subject to approval when all are ready to leave for Alaskan points. Tbe passenger rate to Copper River will be about $50 from Tacoma, with the privilege of carrying 1,000 to 1,500 pounds of supplies free. Tbe work of building tbe aerial tram way over the Cbilcoot pass is going ahead rapidly and by February 1 tbe Tacoma co upany which controls it will sell tickets direct from eastern points to tbe head of navigation on the Yukon. The ordinary man would naturally conclude that this railroad and tramway over Cbilcoot pass would put an end to pack trains. However, the managers of tbe latter are proceed ing on the theory that there will be more packs to carry than all the tram way and pack trains can handle. And their position seems sustained by re cent reports. For instance, Captain John Barneson, an old Puget Sound sea dog, has just returned from London, England, and reports that between 50,000 and 75,000 residents of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales alone will go to Klondike next spring. It was a part of Captain Baroeson's business to find out bow many people were going, and be con siders his report conservative. A prominent Chicago railroad man claims Chicago will contribute not less than 50,000 to tbe Klondike jam. A New York City man, just arrived, told me today that there was scarcely a business house or counting room in that city that woull not contribute a man or two. Australia has sent 400 miners already and promises to send 4,000 more, and even in Japan I notice, on reading the Japan Mail, Japan Gazette and Kobe News, they have tbe Klondike gold bunting fever. I do not mean that the average Jap has the fever, but the English and American colony has it, without doubt. a Last week I recorded the departure of two Scandinavians, who came here direct from Norway. Yesterday I had a long talk with the forerunner of a large party of Colorado miners. His name is H. Curl, and he is accompa nied by Thomas Aikens. Tbey came from Colorado and will push through to Dawaon City at once. They will not carry supplies but will simply report the condition of the trails to their friends. Should they find the snow in such a condition as to warrant it they will begin packing in supplies and al low tbeir friends to come in "light." Similar parties are arriving from Wyoming and Montana. It is well to note here that the practical miners are the first to arrive and prepare for the start overland. They look upon the "crush" with something of contempt, and expect to be off and away before tbe "crowd" get fairly started. And yet tbe practical miners are not alone in sretting an early start. A party of six ranchers, headed by E. II. Goodwin of Rainier, a few miles from this city, will start for Dyea as early as December 1. Tbey will camp there and do any work they can get, and then push over tbe pass at the earliest opportunity. Just to show bow tbe Klondike fever reaches the rich and poor in all coun tries, I will give, with'out mentioning names, snatches from a conversation which I participated in today at the Citizens' Klondike Committee rooms. Tbe first speaker was a tall youth, with fine linen and costly clothes, carefully manacured finger nails, bright brown eyes, red cheeks and carefully curled moustache and carefully brushed teeth. He spoke the purest of French and hailed from Switzerland. He wanted Klondike information. "When will you go in?" he asked. "Not until spring. I shall remain here u itil spring. Which is the easiest route? ' "By the ocean to St. Michael and up the Yukon." "And which is the quickest and shortest route?" "Tbe Cbilkoot pass, Will you go to mining or will you follow some busi ness?" "I shall bond or buy a mine, if pos Concluded on fourth page. n(dr Should be In every family medicine chest and every traveller's grip. 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