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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-10-14
An Elopement Spoiled Again.

Philadelphia paper says that, the
other afternoon, Gas Officer Myers was on
duty at Broad and Chestnut streets he
was accosted by young man who inquired
the whereabouts of q minister of the Cos
pei. The perturbed manner of the stran-
ger exciting some suspicious in the mind
of the policeman, he escorted him to the
Central Station, where the young man gave
his name as George Scott, his residence
Washington, and stated that at the La
Pierre House was a young lady waiting to
be married, and that for their joint service
he had been looking for parson. An
officer was then despatched for the lady,
and returned with girl of fifteen, who,
after being subjected to considerable ques-
tioning, stated that her name was Susan
Lynch, residing at No II Eight street, s.
e., Washington, d. c., and that she and
Scott had eloped from Washington for tho
purpose of committing matrimony that
they had eloped to Alexandria about year
ago for similar purpose but were pre-
vented by close pursuit, and that she was
bound to keep eloping uutil she married
the aforesaid Scott. The pair were de-
tanned at the Central, and the father of
the young girl telegraphed TO- who re-
turned an answer to hold her until lac came
on -
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-10-14
A plucky Young Lady.

On Thursday night, the 18th ult.,
burglar broke into the house of Mrs, Han
nah Sergeant, of West Goffstown, N. Y,
and stole watch and chain belonging to
her son-in-law, and broke into a bureau
and took sum of money. His movements
were heard by her granddaughter Miss
Belle Heaton, of Manchester, who was ON
visit to the house. The young lady rose
from her bed, went down stairs and found
the door open. Although she is but
eighteen years Of age, she boldly went to
the stable and found that horse had been
stolen, On Saturday afternoon, the young
lady, while coming in the cars from Coils
town to Manchester, sat opposite to a
stranger, who, while taking his wallet
from his pocket to pay his fare, accident
ally pulled out watch. The young lady
recognized the chain of the watch as the
one which was stolen at her grandmother's
house. She boldly charged, the stranger
with the theft, and threatened to have him
arrested if he did not deliver it up to her.
Upon this he became frightened, gave up
the watch Immediately, and passed into
another car. Before measures could be
taken for his arrest he escaped.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-10-14

rg~ A Kalamazoo, Mich, man withdrew
his deposit of 1000 from bank, and was
paid in single bill He travelled all day
trying to get that bill changed and sat up
all night armed with a double-b e-barreled shot
gun, watching hi, treasure. And still be-
attitude is to him thing unknown.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-21
BEEKMAN HILL METHODIST CHURCH


Dcdicnt0ry Services Last Evening by
the Rev. Bishop James.
The Beekman Hill Methodist Episcopal church
was dedicated last evening by the Rev. Bishop
James. This church is peculiar one In its style. 1t
is built almost entirely of corrugated iron, the or
namention inside and outside being entirely OF that
material. Tie auditorium is Of q semi
FORM and the floor has q rise Of about four feet
The Rev. william C. Steele Is the pastor, and
Messrs. 8. w. Dunscombe. A. S. Briggs, S. p. Kit
ten ID. 8. Bedell, II. B. Clapp, George Allen and w.
+. Smith are the trustees The structure cost, ex-
elusive of the site, $4,000, and the sum total was
made up last night before the
DEDICAIoRY SERVICES
The Rev. william Lloyd, Of Rochester, preached
the dedcatory sermon. He took his text from
John xviii, 80 and 81, commencing, my kingdom
Is not OF this world" He said ALLOW me to carry
you back about eighteen centuries. We pass In
thought away from the city OF the Caesars to the city
ofJerusaem. There are crowds OF excited and
expecting people, and among them is central
figure. He sits not on a throne, but Is as
humble as any among them. Yet that Man, hum
bic as he was in appearance, had for three years
proclaimed that Ne was to establish a kingdom.
Beloved brethren what was this kingden2 1t was
not earthly and visible, as was the Jewish cOncep-
ton OF the Kingdom OF Christ Jesus man spir
itual not material and the laws delivered by that
King and Ruler were Tor the government OF the
inner man. These laws are still handed down, and
after eighteen centuries we still
ACKNOWLEDGE THE KINGDOM
over our hearts OF that little Man who stood among
! the excited crowds in the streets Of Jerusalem.
The preacher continued in this strain for some
time, and q subscription then taken up
through the congregation, alter which the trustees
OF the church came forward and stood before
| Bishop James, who read the usual dedicatOry serv-
| vices, to which the trustees made the formal re-
| sponses Tie whole congregation then recited the
Lords Prayer and the Apostles Creed and sung the
hymn, .Praise God from Whom All Blessings
/ Flow" which concluded the services.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-21
LYRIC HALL.

The Problem OF Forgiveness-The Modoc
Massacre and How the Indians Should
BE Treated by the Govcrnmcnt-sermon
by the Rev. u. b. Frothingham.
The glorious Spring weather yesterday morning
filed Lyric Hall with large and fashionable con-
gregation. The subject chosen by Mr. Frothing-
ham was Forgiveness and was based upon that
portion OF the LORDS Prayer, Forgive us our tres
passes as we forgive those that trespass against
us.n BY these words OF Jesus, he began, we con-
clude that we can only be forgiven when we for
give. Jesus is expressing the feeling OF true hui
mainly with nothing to DO with men in regard to
divinity. The problem OF forgiveness is tho centre
OF religion.
The assumption was and is still that IL is mpos-
sible Tor God to forgive q sin. How can perfect
being cover out OF sight transgressionS As long
as a person Is q sinner forgiveness is out OF the
question. Penitence Is the impossible thing, not
forgiveness Mercy says forgive; Justice says II Is
Impossible. Therefore, the Redeemer is sent as a
substitute. The son oil Man bears the burden OF
transgression In
THE AGONY OF THE CROSS
he endures the pain that otherwise would be
mans, and justice IL satisfied Ivy Ills agony. Some
believe That IN those few hours Jesus suffered all
se ss tSe soan family could suffer Is II posi-
that II VIII be blotted out Of existence? The
life OF Coo is the life Of the universe. He
Is inseparable from His works. Can God suspend
the laws OF gravitation, interrupt the course OF
revolution, detach an eject from cause, or snap
the line OF sequence from the thing that is to the
thing tnat was The sins that a man commits are
sins against the divine law in His body
Can the divine Will assert the action OF its own
perfect laws?
The future life s only more life and 1t gives more
time for the working out OF divine principles. Re-
member, that all this time the supreme wisdom
and love are unchanged.
see, then, vita what energy nature is working
oil the time TO rebuild things up and make them
better The mere refuse OF matter here
WONDERFUL ALCHEMY
makes over. Let a man break OF from his vices
repent and be willing to lead simple, pure life,
and the elements will try 10 rebuild the frame that
he has abused. Nature viii help this but not the
other. Let the who Is SHINING against his
fellOw-man abandon his cheats, and alter being
convinced OF the change, society Will receive him
again as a member Let the man who has been
SHINING against his soul turn his thoughts to better
things. Jesus teaches the lessen OF the prOdigal
son. He was at first q good boy, full OF
passion, fond OF beauty and no lover OF
books. He tires OF home and goes
10 his father and asks for the portion OF goods that
will be his share. His lather consents He goes to
great city and leads life OF pleasure, has plenty
OF money and revels In luxury. When his money Is
spent no leaYes ~ COSTLY apaf hoeats aAQ VA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-21
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

concert is to be given at the Twenty-third
street Presbyterian church this evening, in which
a number OF meritorious artists will participate.
The Opera House in New Orleans will be sold by
the Sheriff on the 18th OF May.
Miss Anna Simon, soprano, win give concert
at Robinson Hall, in Sixteenth street. on Friday
evening, assisted by some eminent musicians, In.
GLIDING, among others, DIR. Remmertz anu DR..
Damrosch.
Fraulein Clara Ziegler the celebrated German
tragedienne, has been offered an engage Mt oil
100 performances at $1,000 each, beginning next
september, in the United States, by Impresario
Uhlman. Miss zegler, having life engagement,
with the royal theatre in Munich, IS trying now to
get the royal permit OF leave OF absence to accept
this engagement.
wachtel was knighted and made an honorary
member OF the ducal theatre In Gotha by the Grand
Duke OF Saxc.Coburg-Gotha, while singing in that
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-21

icas inside OF the sanctuary. The rector. the Rev.
DR.. Morrill,, was the chief ceebrant in the usua
service which preceded and followed the confrma.
ton. The Rev. William Russell Jones and the
Rev. ]. b. G. Beaubien assisted DR.. Morrill,. The
church was elegantly decorated with
BEAUTIFUL FLORAL OFFERINGS,
and in the vicinity OF the altar was hung beauti-
1ui blessed banner Of the Virgin Mary TO make
the church resemble Catholic temple as much as
possible Father Morrill, has hung the walls
with the different stations OF the cross
framed neatly and surmounted with crosses. The
sacrament OF confirmation was administered to
eleven males and two young ladies' robed in white.
Bishop Potter, In an impressive manner admins
tered the sacrament to the neophytes, and at the
conclusion OF the ceremony the Bishop addressed
the persons who had been confirmed In q brief and
appropriate manner, and 1t was noticed that the
reverend gentleman was very much affected dur
ing tile delivery OF his address
THE MUSIC,
under the direction OF Mr.. L. walker Gorham was
very fine, and consisted OF the following pieces.
Evening SOng,n ssVerscles," ''PrOper Psalms"
"Cantate D0min0,n "Benedic ANNA mea," all by
Hetmol The offertory soprano solo was Thou wilt
not leave me, Lord, In hell, from the "Mcssiah'
OF Handel. After the service diocesan collection
was taken up, and the congregation responded
with abundant generosity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-21
CHRIST CHURCH.
Grand Musical Services.

Grand Musical Services
Independent OF the preaching OF the Rev. Dr.
ThompsOn-always an attraction ia itself-this
church is remarkable for Its music Mr.. Rufus
Hatch, who ofilciates as organist and director OF
the choir has certainly spared no expense In sur
rounding himself with the best talent The choir
for the ensuing year consists OF triple quartet Of
distinguished singers-namely, Mrs. n. M. Smith,
Of Boston, and Miss Hattie M. Gibbs soprani; Mrs.
Florence Knox; Miss Sarah Barron, contrati; Mr..
J. Graf, MIR. Nelson varley, Mr.. Packard and Mr..
Busch, tenors; Mr.. M. W. Whitney, Of Boston;
Mr.. Beckett, Mr.. G. E. Aiken and Mr.. Borven,
chorus Of ten boys, and from this 1t may be seen
THE GALLERY CHOIR
Is capable Of singing any church music placed be-
fore them, with artistic effect. The cnancel choir
consists Of thirty-slx men and boys, under the
direction OF the Organist, DR.. Cutler. The morning
service commenced with the immortal "Ha-
lUejah" chorus, after which the Psalms or the day
were chanted by BETH choirs, The same elements
were brought into requisition In the rendering OF
tes ogas II sas o nat Sna Dr.
your 70, gates" from .sThe Messiah" was also sung
at this service. The offertorium consisted or
AN EXQUISITE COMPOSITION
by louis Dachauer, called "He that serveth," and
the "Sanctus" and "Agnus Del" Of Gounod's
effect The ssGloria" OF Mozart's Twelfth Mass was
another feature in the morning service. In the
afternoon Messrs: varley and Whitney sung duet
from abraham" by Moquer. This celebrated
vionist is as well known for the sodty and great
OF his compositions he was formerly ior his
talents as q virtuOs0.
Christ church is. we believe the only fashionable
temple on the avenue where the seats are Tree to
all during the afternoon service. The Rev. Or.
thompson thus gives every one .s cnahce 70 near
rare and valuable works are to be produced during
the present year, and certainly the high standing
OF the choir gives promise OF interesting sunday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-21
BROOKLYN CHURCHE7.
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.

The First Crowd of the Spring mt Flym-
outh Church-Mr. Bcecher Implorcs
Heaven 10 the Modoc War and
Prays for the Children or the Forest-A
Sermon the silent and Certain Vic.
tory OF the Christian.
The Spring-like weather OF yesterday flled Plym-
outh church in the morning 70 overnowing, and
for Tie first time this year, the outer and inner
doors OF the loblies were thrown open, and there
was large congregation OF outer court worship
pers, who were within car-shot OF the preachers
voice. In the prayer that Immediately pre-
coded the sermon mention was made OF
the Modoc war, and the Father OF all
mankind was besought to remember in
mercy "the children Of the forest, whose pentup
wrongs had driven them to bloodshed and diaboli-
cal murder; and, while the savagery OF humanity
thus let loose upon the peaceful settlers Of lar
OF lands, the protecting care of Providence that
was divine and would not err was implored for the
innocent and the precursors OF better and q
larger civilization"
The subject OF the sermon was the silent and GER
tain victory of the Christian, and the text was
lected from ]. John ", 4, 5--"For whatsoever is
born OF God overcometh the world, and
this IS the victory that overcometh the world,
cur iath. Who Is he that 0vercometh the world
but he that believeh that Jesus is the Son OF Goi"
me victories Of human history, said Mr.. Beecler,
Will ole out, WHilc tue silent CONNECTS tHut are
taking place all around us will live forever The
mortal songs will be the triumphant hymns OF i'm
mortality. In defining the conflict OF the soul out
OF which these victories come he said that the po-
siton OF the soul was not that assigned to 1T by
nature. The soul had to conquer Its place there,
and TO make that place Tor itself. Despite OF the
difficulties and the circumstances that were nee
essarly Inherent In the nature OF man, IL was
quite possible so to build life that we may
STAND STRONG AND GLORIOUS,
despite OF circumstances The control OF the dis
positions and the temper may be made so com,
plete as TO depend upon nothing else for It's real
happiness, except God That was the teaching OF
the Saviour, the teaching OF Christianity and the
teaching OF the Bible. Much can be done without
Cod Ships may be built, all the industrial occupa-
tions dependent upon mans skill may In GER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-21
LOOK OUT FOR DOMESTIC THIEVES

Families cannot be too careful about the certln.
Gates Of character OF those they employ as ser.
wants. Too often servants are taken without EN-.
ploycrs troubling themselves to make the neces.
sary inquiry, and too frequently good character
Is given when not deserved. We have lust peen
informed Of lady In Forty-seventh street having
been robbed by her lady's maid OF 800 at one time
ana OF several hundred dollars worth of aces ar
another This servant q French woman pre-
tended TO have the best recommendations "a Ia
characters but 1t turned out That she had pundered
extensively another lady employer In this city
and moreover had served a short term In prison
for like offence. Complaint has been made bv
the Forty-seventh street lady to the police but the
detectives have Jailed up to this time TO find the
woman: The thief Is probably, connected with .
gang CT foreign thieves. THIS shows the danger
iamiie5 may be In, and calls for the vigilance Oh
the detectives aud poilce auLhorlLaa.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-21
THE SWEEPSTAKES PULLING RACE.
Henry Coulter Accepts the Proposition OF
John Biglin ana Ellis Ward-Tho
Race to Come Or I'm July.

Henry Coulter Accepts the Proposition OF
John Biglin and Ellis Ward-The
Racc to Come or I'm July.
PIrrsBURG, Pa, April 10, 1873.
The following acceptance of Henry Coulter, oars.
man, Of the proposition Of John Biglin and Ellis
Ward, was written this evening and handed to
your correspondent. This arranges all prelimina-
ries for meeting next July, on Eastern waters, Of
these famous Oarsmen:-
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
At the time made the proposition for sweep.
stakes pulling race did not know that John Bglin
publication OF my communication, embodying the
proposition alluded TO above, was delayed for some
and did mot until
agreement Tor single pull race. make this
explanation for the reason that do not wish
intruder; that was pushing myself into an affair
already arranged, and that was interfering in
satisfactory conclusion a dispute regarding the
merits OF two parties directly interested. Howev-
er, as neither has any objections to OFFER and seems
perfectly willing that l should come in, embrace
the opportunity and will sign the articles to that
effect as soon as forwarded here. The 1st OF May
post of 5000 by Biglin and Ward, will, before that
date send on $500, the extra 500 to cover SINH.
sr s% assumes 81 the ASPECT o e
would suggest that there be no restrictions, but
that all who are inclined to enter may do SO by
putting into the purse $500. If entries were
numerous the sum would be a handsome one to
row for. and would repay the winner for his time
and the expense of training; and, furthermore
the vexed question of the Championship might be
settled satisfactorily and the successful contest
ants victory would be more creditable one than
If each served in singlehanded contest.
HENRY COULTER.
The parties Coulter alludes to In the above, 1t is
intimated, are Brown, Of Haliiax William Scharff,
OF Pittsburg; Ten Eyck and Butler, Of Boston, and
John McKeel, Of the Hudson. II Ward or Biglin
refuse to allow any other person to enter, Coulter
Is satisfied to have the arranNament nc IL ia
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friends ieave him. lie finally becomes greauy re,
duced. He is ierced to hire out, although Jew, 10
watch swine, which from his infancy he mas poen
taught to abhor. This Is the cohdit,oh 70 whlcn
the beautiful youth has brought himself Ihe nome
OF his atner was still standing, ana MS
father, undoubtedly still living. lie knew taat
his father was kind and indulgent. The trouble
was in persuadng himself 70 go and ask Tor his for
giveness. He went home and his father received
him with open arms. What is the efectS Is the
son happyS Is his Franc at once restored, and Is
Lis blood at once puridedY Does he have at once
relish for the old homey pursuits2 Not at all. This
Is the poison In his blood and conscience gnawing
at his heart. Every consequence and result ia
there Every generous deed brushes him. He
time he becomes good man, noble and kind. This
is the whole story OF forgiveness There are people
that tear at nations heartstrings, and the
nations shield ia not over them. The nation means
justice, kindness and good VIII.
FEW POOR INDIANS
take up arms against the United States and mas
sacre some OF her officers. What should be the
attitude OF the people towards these creatures and
what has been the attitude ? Has 1t been the attl-
tsae OF the father toward the prodigal SOM what
mas been the sentiment of tho American people
toward these savages We all know that 1t has
oeen neither kind nor Just. We have never recog-
nized him as being human creature. few are
bold enough to resent ana take up arms against
us, and they would be less tnan men II they DID
not What do
THE MOD0C8
know about the laws OF civilized warfaref Who
has taught them the rules OF war; 1t may be ne-
punished, let it be benevnlently though resolutely
done, SO that hencefOrth no tribe Shall be
tempted to commit an offence against clvAlzed
society.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-21
ST. STEPHENS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sermon by DIR. McGlynn ON the Comics

sermon by DIR. McGlynn on the Comics
sionni-A Sermon for Catholics.
As the last strains Of the organ and choir had
been repeated by the echo OF the arches overhead
Dr.. McGynn assembled the pulpit OF st. Stephens
yesterday and began his sermon. In al the track
less desert of sin the only oasis Is the confess
ional, said the reverend gentleman. This oasis
is q garden in which blossom at all seasons,
more especially in this glorious Easter tide, the
choicest flowers of mercy-planted by Gods
own hand This garden He walled in
against the future attacks OF the enemy
when he said, whose sins you shall forgive they
arc forgiven, and whose sins yan shall retain they
are retained He transmitted His prerogative to
his SUCCESSORS, who were to govern che garden,
and in proof OF the validity OF this delegation OF
power we have His own words-'As the Father
sent Me, so also do | send you.' From the bap-
tismal font We all start on our pilgrimage across
the deserts. on the way many are
LOST II THE SANDS OF SIN,
some through idl 'ness, many by falling In with
many nore-are unable 70 tc.29'ete the
Journey, owing to the weight Of their eo.d.
The death OF these latter Is most horrible exam
pie OF mans obduracy. weighed down on the
sands Of SIN, scorchng in vertical rays OF the sun,
OF Gods displeasure, painting Tor q drink from the
fount OF mercy which is within sight, they suffer
and suffer on rather than renounce their gold, and
nee to the Eden which COWS in splendor before
their eyes. These geld-worshippers realize the
poetlcal curse OF the nrc-worshippers, they
Live in sight OF Paradise,
Beholding heaven and feeling he'll.
It Is erroneous to think that all VINO enter
TIE GATE or THIS OASIS
are saved, for many in passing through It's portals
walk to meet their doom. Allegiance In the form
OF penance restitution and contrltlon Is exacted
by the governors Of all VINO enter In. Many
feign their acquiescence TO the prescription who
only wait the opportunity TO be rebellious. IL were
better for such as these that they had never been
born, for they VIII never reach the Eysum which
hope that none Of you are among this unhappy lot:
but II there be one among you return TO the gate,
pray and beg for admission, which, II asked in the
right spirit, viii be granted, and when the last
great caravan starts for the 1ar-of Elysium II 10
my hope that you may be among tue happy Pill
grlms.
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Voices Of Preaching, Prayer and Praise in
the Metropolitan Pulpits-- Crowded
Congregations.
GREEK EASTER GLORIFICATION
A Methodist Minister Admitted
Into the Catholic Fold.
Criticism Of the Music by the Celebrated
ChOirS at Christ Church.

The happy Spring weather OF yesterday burst
upon the senses with such sudden and dazzling
beauty that people felt forced by the strength Of
their grateful emotions to break forth In unison
with the little sparrows about their doorways In
hymns of praise and as the appropriate places for
such utterances are the churches, they accordingly
found themselves seated therein by some unac-
countable instinct OF attraction. The bright and
fascinating Easter flowers still remained In many
Of the sanctuaries, scarcely wled, else renewed
In fresh glory and beauty by gentle and devout
hands; and the congregations which gathered to-
gether and inhaled their pure, sweet fragrance,
while joining In chant and anthem, or hearing the
kind words from their spiritual teachers, were
much larger and more enthusiastic than they had
been for many long Jay before. Joy seemed to
sit upon every face. Reports OF the most striking
OF the many good sermons which were delivered
will be found correctly given below.