The Life and Public Services of James A. Garfield

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d Professor of Ancient Languages and Literature at Hira

from an eastern college, and my position here at Hiram as instruc

as appointed President of Hiram Institute. He was now twenty-six yea

either for reproof or approbation, he would generally manage to get one arm around him and draw him close up to him. He had a peculiar way of shaking hands, too, giving a twist to your arm and drawing you right up to him. This sympathetic manner has helped him

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ld's pupils, and it was through his advice and constant encouragement

gs like these which you breathe to no one, and which you feel must be heeded, or you will pass through life unsatisfied and regretful? I am sure you have them, and they will forever cling around your heart till you obey their mandate.... God has endowed some of His children with desires and capabilities for an

of his earnest, sympathetic teacher, and is no

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turn, gave a very interesting series on 'The Chain of Lakes,' including Niagara, The Thousand Isles, and sub-historic points. One lecture on ?rolites I shall never forget. About

ed to prove the inaccuracy of the Scriptures. He was something of a scholar, and stated his theories in so plausible a manner that many weak m

cting six of his most advanced students, he told them the plan of argument he had devised, and then sent them to the college library to look up the separate points. He also procured copies of all the previous lectures that Professor Denton had delivered, and sent in various directions for the latest scientific works. When the evening came he was thoroughly prepared at every point. A large and excited audience had gathered to hear the discussion. Professor Denton opened the debate. Sup

a preacher as well as a teacher, and at one time filled the pulpits at Solon and Newberg every Sunday. At the morning devotions it was his custom to deliver a short, impressive address; his favorite hymn at these services was, "Ho, reapers of life's harvest," and his

ow a teacher at Hiram. They had corresponded all the time he was in college, their long friendship had

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ibrary, consulting every book that pertained to the subject in hand, and then together they would discuss the topic from every point of view. One