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ttounto rest ot these two spans was two
cfcventlis Of the n1loc, os S:as9. .Na', nut the
ro.t Of rctsstdlne them may tc more than this,
although the e.ncnsc Of tho two columns that
arc standing all right will bc saTcd.
The loss slll not stop 1t tho bridge alone. It
Il calamity
il N0R1 wAYs THAN osH.
THO Bridge Company waa authorized hy spccia!
act q Congress- to issue bonds to the amount of
t2Ho 900, and tlicsn bonds vere sold IN England.
The Boomer Drhlgc COMPANY, Of Chlcaso, on
the 4th Of sepscmter. 1853, tecnred tho contract
for building tie britlgc, for 81 5. the time
o1 It's completion to be Nor. TO- 1860. They
wcru greatly delayed, md did not gct tlie drst
cylinder ftady for sinking until sfnrct, 1859. ln
July following, tho Union Pacific took hold ol
the hotk, the contract having been annu1lcd
with the Boomer Bridge Com panY.. The Attuc-
turc VIA completed on the 9th of March, 1879
ANOTHER.
CtEvALANp. O., Auf. x. Tho covered bridge
spanning the Tuscasawas River, tust south Of
New ph,lsdelphi., q, waa e.mp!esely u destroyed
douule.track bridge. us feet long. The LOSS
will be about s40.0o0. insured in Lhe North
American for 4,00o, aud III the Hartford Com
pAnY for S1.QQQ.
, 1877-08-27
DEATHS.

ROCNE-Iufant daughter Of A. q. and IL. u.
street, on tho 26th nst;. OF dyscntcs1, aged year
aud months. ~
o'coNNER:;-.on Aug. 20, Ma. Aau o'copns..
Wifo OF Cornelius O'Connes.
Funeral from hsr residence, 2l3 Division slseet,
Monday. AMI: ~. a. 10 o'clock =. NJ, to tho
Church Of the Immaculate Conception aud thsnce
by carriages 10 caiva{y Csmetory.
sTUAKr-Auy. 70. James c. Stuart It 170 West
Monroe s;rsst, sssd 40 yeats and a %oa.h.: o .,,.
At ! p. N. Aug II By cArrsxeA 70 RoArhll heA.
tivea and friends Invited to at!and.
~ Mctnourne, 0laRow, NeW York, And Cana.
dA papsfa plcAse copy.
MAYF1ELD-Aug IS, Henry NayGsld Of apo
picxy In tho :50th year Of hP sfe.
Funeral from bis festaguca ITO Walnut stroak
st Il o'clock, By eats 70 ltoAhill Friends oi tts
family Invited.
JAtK-Aug. 20, At ChiesEo. only daughter ot
NJ, And Mrs. II. ". jack, ago 10 months sna II
days.
kemans taken to WHEATON, ILL.,, for burial.
PERKINS-At thu rssidcuce Of his son-tn'!a law,
John l., naFpam, No 88U Michigan Gven1s. Aug.
2u, Tho Rev Chsslcs Paskias, Of tbs Rock A,rcs
Ii. 4. Confcseuce, n Tho 8ath year Of hla sgt.
Fupera{ Tues4aT, the 2Hth tnst. 1t 10 o'clock
4. III, to RosehlK BY carriages. frlsuds ase In.
yited 10 attend without further notice.
MEALY-Ant. rs. 1t o. p. m. Mrs. Mary HeAly
At No. lbl Th.uop atreet hAa4 g.
Funefal al 10 =, m, on Tuesday.
, 1877-08-27

Yesterday Officer Roe1cr, Of -strctt
etst'on, found Frank Franz violating an ordt'
nance in shooting c,tn within the city limils.
Franz lcvnletl thc piece 1t the offltcr and said to
would sh,os any policeman attempting "a. Az
right In.
The house Of Mr.. Kuuccr, on Twenty. third
street, rs. entered about ii o'clock Saturlsy
night. The occupant having discovered tho
burglars, they took alarm and tried to escape.
oif1etr Carey saw them 1eaye tho house and
sa,s chs,e One ot The ths.ss ssa tw'ee :. ,hs
Street Station, where be garc the pane Of John
Burns, age II. He had A bundle Of clothes
stolen from Kuncer, raluo $40, and wRa booked
for burglary. His companions escaped.
A. about 8 o'clock yesterday morning, Officer
John Ltnn, Of Chca4o Avcns,e Station, heard a
disturbance proceeding from houae III Illinois
street, and upon Investigating, discovered that
brother, Thoola. Mcdonnell, laborcr. who were
ssisht, 1toste.sd Eero g!taE tse vito Of .he
city sc1eechcd and suoccedel In aroustng The
nei0hborhood. When the officer entcrcu The
house ht", to % seo .hat % va up. Timothy ordered
nm ,r 70 .!epsFt With an uneompt,gen'atI ON
put tho, policeman out The officer
then undertook. to arrcst him, mhen hc
resisted, assuted BY, his brother Thomas.
Officer FGuan camc to tho assistance Of Ills com
AaAl9 Aaus nuI%<t0EN la kAFAuE tAVAls buS
slip. and ran down stfeet lnto the aru1a VI
Officer RohAn, who took him In. ThomAs wns
secured by the othcrs after hard tussle. Mrs.
Mcdonnell assisted her relatives in the cnes-
get!c manner Of lovely woman, uncertain,
eoy,n etc., and the ofllccrs saJ she WAS the hard.
est hitter Of the trio.. Tho McDonneile wero
taken 10 Chicago Avenue statton, and during
tho day reieaacd On $500 bail cach for Appeat-
aucc this morning. Officer Linn was hit on tho
head with viIlatnous hickory club during tho
frAcA8 Timothy Mcdonnell also enjoys thor
ougbly.clubbed top, ornamcntcd With two cuts.
, 1877-08-27
Tho Wonders OF tho Telephone.

U4fdM HfT6}1,
We hare described Tie apparatus now used fu
Providence, H. l. fot lighting and extlngulshinR
the street lights. Its novelty consists In The
combination Of compressed air, Tor performing
s see easnt 0i for htuRp peIs0 e. as "a rho 1
systcn ha8 been IN operation something more
tlau year, and has resulted IN very great
saving Of expense. Tho connection ot the
about 10 miles Of copper wiro, which Is inclosed
III iron pipes, laid about eighteen inches below
tllo surface, and all OF them arc i0nited OF e1-
singu!shed IN less t,an half a minute, by tho
Introduction Of tnIe system Into Providence
sumo further useful discoveries have been made,
BY adapting tho electric wires for lighting to
general tclegraphie aFe-alarm and policc signals,
made, BY any policeman on dutv, with every
police office and cngtno-houAc With which tho
wires are connected, by tho use. .ot simple hand
instrument not largcf than common duorkcy,
tt'no being, becomes : talcafaphtc station. II
policeman wishcs to give notice Of o iro or a
pust, Amply hLs key" and b{ tho nse 81 tho
at once conveyed. But, through shis key, tho
policeman can receive no message back, aud
cannot evcr know TINT bis iniosn alton M n nas hecn
saeS aas san 70 ou1 81 ae ons
through the usu by him Of regular tclcgraphic
instrument, the connection Of Tho wires With It
IN the regular way, and tho knowledge Of
trained operator.
Within tho past ten days, however, expert
mentA made at Providence With the vircs Of tho
pucumat1cclcctrtc systcn, for lighting and cx-
tinEushlng the qua used for li9l,ts In that city
have demonstrated In tho clearcst and most cou-
vlnc!ng manncr ttat tho wly-dlscoycrcd
prlnciplo OF the telephone may be applied TO
this system Of electric work aud communication
with most extraordinary results. by the use
OF the telephone In connection with tho per-
fectlY insulated underground wires Of tho Prov
licnco lamp'llghtlng systcm, It has been dis.
With grest advantage over the arbitrary tc1c-
graphic signals used for communicating intcllt.
Rencc from one part of thcclty to Ill other parts;
OPERATOR may DO entirely dispensed with for
instantaneous communication wherever tho
WiFeA exten1.
, 1877-08-27
l+- ~ -+ - --<---
MEDICAL L.


Prom tho sdsets Of The warm weather, and ara De.
hllitated, arc advised by physci1ns to take modes.
ate smouats OF wh!sky two or thrre times during
the day. In Little whlls thcss who adopt this
advles frequeatly increase the uun,ber Of "dEinks
and In tina become eonarmsd laebsiatss. A hev.
seags when will not ctcsas thirst Tor Intoxicating
liquors, aud which Il Intended especially for tho
beneGt Of lsoil1tAted psssona, whsthe. d home OF
ahroaa, Il Ds. scbsnek's seA Weed Tonic. Con.
talnlnz The juieea Of many medicinal herbs, this
preparation Woes not cfextc ~ app&hts for the In.
toxicztlug cup. The nourishinX and tho llfe-sup-
possiaG pEopesties Of many valuable natural PRO.
auctions contained In It and we'll known to me dcxi
men, haro most sssengshe atu9 inauencc. sin
gls bottle OF Tho Ton1c will <tsmoast1al& it, ysluA.
biz qualities. Fos debility aEs,ag from sickness,
oses e1ssios. OF from any easuaa NhateyeE,s wins.
glas4fus Of ssa Weed Tonic, 1aksa altar msals will
Strengthen tbs stomach sad create IN appetite for
wholesome tood. TO al who ase about leaving
theft aomea. dssre TO say shat the excellent III
i tss.s Sf Ds. scheaeks ssss%onab'a % comedies. sea
evident when taksD BY 1hos4 who are iniu1ious!y
sdeetcd By change q wa14F and diet, No psfsoa
should ie@ta home without taking supply o{ Ihtxe
sAfexassd4 along. Fqs VI. bs al dsnsxista,
, 1877-08-27

WdF Cofre10oNdSat3 LoNdo0 TgMtS,
The Matchmaking department Of the Russian
service Il simply wra:chcd. Holes that arc sur
rounded BY brokca wheels arc left yawntng for
fresh Victims. when iow mofnentsF labor would
remove the nuisance. Even u 8lstoya, IN tho
ar1ny before Fioyna, tnoro aro several fearful
gaps, Into which plunge struxRling horses and
Csraking vagons, ~ well - smpuEauces loaded
with wounded men, 10 whom every Jerk IL tor.
md there arc ample supplies OF stones and
gravel within few yzf1a With which thsae
holes could be- fl!cd In ten minutes.
, 1877-08-27
THE COURTS.

William II. Dec fled bill Saturday in tho
Superior Court against Charles P. Mckay and
wife. Carter II. Harrison, lurvey r. Weeks, and
George snWtn 10 preyont the Threatened fore
clohlrc Of lcaschoid interest In which be la Ia.
tcrestr.l. Dco says that Ia 1908 Clar4 s. Mason,
being the owner Of Lots "a 10 q, INCLUSIVE,
Block 18, 10 11arrington'a Addition on tho N. E.
corner Of Michigan avenue md Fourteenth
street, leased thom to Seth Gage from January,
1869, to May, 1884. Tho loaso was soon alter
assigned to Charles P. Mckay, md shout tho
same time he sub-leased lot forty-thsco
feet front on Michigan avcnuc to Dec,
1t yearly rent Of $500 and his proportion
ate share OF taxes Complainant Immediately
put up residences worth $4,000 on hIa land,
and has been in possession OF tue same ever
since. Ho has paid his rent regularly, and has
also paid about 81 10 for his share Of the taxcs
foftlo past eight years, which his icssors stated
was i'is proportion. Some time ago Mckay
went into bankruptcy, md tho rents Aad taxes
have since been collected by ueosga sawtu.
EoInplaiuantfs share d! tho taxes for 1875 was
fixed ut Si05, but thinking thh rather high. he
nladc an examination which resulted tn start
taxes on tho sovGn lota hare not becu more thau
$500 year; that his taxes for last ycas, In
stead of being. 54o5, should haye bcun
sl1 81 IAN and that l., q during ring :he t torn,
a.t ~ LIS t'ss' ne uaH lM'f ,. u @t;D .uolv un
account o. la4es tnan ne o9Rnt. 10 tncfcloro
psass stat lnattsts nav on inqalfsa into: that
his stia!e my on nGteTmlnea satner moro nc
enante!y nia GAuatAo!yi aau snat ~ tne 'no@H-
may bo prevented from forcclosing his interest
tot rot keeping a's contract IN paying thcso ex-
oso''ohs taaes: ;,:,,-x -,r,, ro,n.
,r,,. c. uNl!ap "THths ~. CouAF.
begun . suit tn debt Saturday agLnat George
". Coils, j. Il. bcffulte; stld Jacob Lfttlctou,
claiming aiming *l,@ ,,.... o .,,
against Ezra IL and Mary Z. Lincoln, Martha.
r. Sedg ssyk, Darius Was6burn, ". r. burgess,
sIs0oo ia on Io, O. + B,ock j. of t,soIra smith's r.
tITItT,u ~ :, ~ Th,, y, n'"tA - VI oo''ko o'"1n
Aq;..,9n M.cEtan 70 LMcaEo' af,cS9e T., II, ,oh. -,
AaIfhoh NstcMc, ID ~ own sf&nt anu ~
guardian Q! Arthur n. anu James ": Nitchle
Solomon and Auausta Wltkowsky. Gcrhsrti
Foreman, trustee, benjamin +. Adams, Samuel
=. ", niM:ki nnS .Iuhn R"nncr ~ f,rctnssn
mortvocs fnr III mn m nts mi HAL aa
~! ~. - af1 " SIvo ~ AIta auu u oioc1 ~,
1L TUE o!lslnat 1oHn o. IhicNSo.
BANKRUPTCY nATTshL
RICHARD II. bentley. Of tho ln~a OF Cortland,
, 1877-08-27

Of opinlon sIonx H. womsu Il amoaS ths msa Of
ths eouatsy. Tilaen snd Hayes sach hArs theif
thsooR* OF fsaAt: banner folloMsfs. Bat on ons
msrtt4 9t Andfs3s' Botar, puhished II Cincinnati,
st tho low subscription price Of u pas aanura.
s.11sielam and eoc!ssy gos.lp: Last b4! not leA4G
it talA sssFy lady. both bJ taxi and illustration.
how 10 dtsss elegantly without lAktnx tho dletum
Of nod8tes, and gusnlshea The l&ee4t patterns.
, 1877-08-27
CRIMINAL.

Charles H. BuEwell, John AcDermott, Thom-
u Sullivan, and Frank HAll are on the zip Ut
the A1mory, n well ~ down stalrs Ia the lack-
up. George Gard u there lkexhe, sobGtng on.
Maria Wells, tho crazy pseacheF who occasion.
cd the atdewal demolition the othsr night, vas
sent yesterday 70 the Homo for the Frtendlsas.
Ellen B1sud!gsn, Mary Mcalay, and Ross Nc
, 1877-08-27

slosn Bra / Co.'S. capissl Brand Oysters reee'v-
I'd daily By s1psea1. WeAre now ready 10 oil al
country and city orders II ths lowsk prices. We
N!sh ons eustomsts 10 remember t3at our psices
will atAIl times ba ~ low - any responslbls house.
Ouroystsss arc I'll canned Ia Baltimore, and Of ths
best quality. Osders for &fesh Mhltsa4h or trout
II sent to u Will " hlled. Sloan Bros. l. Co, IS
AdAns kt1ent ChtcAQo
, 1877-08-27
WOMEN'S TALK.


A Comedy by the Beasids.
!. MN crintis III st,e- FORK ,snn. ..-.-
Sp 'sf .ass s:ss s'essa
Mrs. Rufflccomb .Lawny-Thcrr, I've drop
! ped my card-caso down tho bank-how annoy.
'ng.
eat II. Don't stir.
f.: Mrs. lawniy-NnT he's gone. As was sa7-
Ing, ,ny dear, bel!adohu my very good for Light
eyes but i don't help dark ones 6lt.
wouldn't bother with t.. It's waste Of time.
The eyes take care Of themselves II tho COM
ploxion's all right. ILeres really. when M you
| curnn down TO the plsiu iacts. nothing Ike ar
scnie. c,,..,u..oz c.. w,... IL xor r.+
Mrs Chewington Cram-Wnere 10 5ou Est
| your arscnlc. my dcari Do you know, think
klcd91nan adulterates hls--
know thast Its nothing but water. ltli ruin
yo'sr stomach;
| don't believe that'a poison It oil. Lot mo
see yours, Louise.
Mss. La"niy tproducinF holtle}-Here., MOI
1 Ihak'a my chloral. heavens, pvo lost It uump-
'ns ~. 4o'i F,onov,r-nou,. ;. .,.rn... ~ NV,
yoa some Of mine;
nd had @y Rame Of II. i'm ruined:
M{s 9y aa triumph rang to her
~, mrs, -, GratnrV, well, Il nay have rallca down
me BANK. Wen send lieadston after u when
nc eones nnck. ud roy say 5oaa given np
fnMSbng Tnlis lcau It, tue pores your skln
Blanef do perl Is q wile's amulet It Is warrant.
e. 10 Keep array only husbnnds-who Know what
II r. yohn FiopoYer used to say that fell9w
COULDN'T klaa his own wife without getting tho
painters col!c. aiways sa,d to him husbands
ought to be thankful that they can avoid aics-
ncss t 50 easy., NJ, A.,
1 back Of tie neck slice The bIonu ft,rorci Dr..
, 1877-08-27
The Popular Theory Is that It
Was the Work or a
Whirlvind.
While Soma Ps1sona Contend that ths
wrsot Was oaussa ! by
Lightning.
History Of tho Bridga-1ts Original Cost
0rar. Two Miliub Of Dollars.

~, ,ha 49,. sd ~ ~ T1h, psr,Ta hrro ro,e
80 49, III 49,, NV ~. -. - ss.t5sa.
hoc.n,s ser.-s,1s ..ao.t.J .-,,,nd ,he et,s ,,as
.-a.n a% -,s,.s,, 49,. .,.,. .an,a ,;n-1,,.
tn,is~. - 'atn ,t"s H.. ,s,ns ar, t,,s
-,,n Ths .nsn H.. ~ ~ 49, ss..s;, -, .he 70.
aa,,so.r,, -. ~ 49, ..s,,..,aa. ~ 49, ,o,,.S
n. III ~, 80 49,. 80 h,a,.,, ~. ,.,..
rne a.h.r asa fa,,sm - ~. &C., ,nd .;,a
~. ~ w. 10y. .n Tha t~n'.,,un,n. t,,bt ha,, 100,
,,or4 al H. .,.h. an M ,,rir1n,s5.
r.. snans arr mt ro,,ncctr.l ws,crc th.y rest or
~ cn,rmn. % ~ III thotsr thos fa1i. =. ~, dia l.,
~. r..s th.x ~ ..n r~ '' -. ' :"
%''@ > r.cg y ~ 1,our .rp.p,rr,v,
t. ~ a.. h.,as,.' 80, :. @ .s.an.,1 ,oo,.,..
..~, c.,t. - -h"a 49, ,,,.t,1a 49,, ,ss,.. -
.ee, -,.h = ~ .nt,.h ,ns ~ ra. ..ttho,,, .n.,,
n,ng a. but tVistinr II i|nvnwsfo M .tl,at ono
md il IN thn rrtnr M, nortb r.,js W.
tvi.tsl into somtJrr,a. sud wcro tenaro,c.' ~
thr counltnp. Tho catinv]ktnund nno NJ I'M
columns supporting tht th,rd snan IA broken n
two nlacea. nrnhabiv hv.+bc falling nY thc tron.
work aualnst II,
Tho ttorm snranu nm .hn,t n o,ct,ct. wind
rain. and ,sit ronfno dnvn fron, thc r,rtt,'
-. - - wv. .o@ W" .o'
"e'. u stsA' s'o!eneet acco!"p"t'eu ~
terrific thuudef and lightning. At about half
past o'clock tho accident occurred. A ma-
ioratv of tho people sedm 10 ho of onfnlon TINT
~. c,ol,n. =. ,vh,-fvf5m o.,,a .,<..na,.a tor.,s
tne cse!ono Ut "n9i"n'o catne s"oeploH oown
along the river, ana atfuck tho bridge with full
force, lifting the two span4 from the columns
and letting them fail Is aboye described, III.
!. y.ct th,t a. .ho,t III. o,r,t,,1o- .,,,.
"'set s.at ~ Aooas tns p1.'sulaE une
THE WIND VERT suon1Slr CHANGED
from tho northwest 10 the northeast, thus blow
Log In southwestsklY direction, aal It was
vcrv lI.e,v this chanue that created Tin crs,ons
Thc twisted .uncarancs : Of :" tha ironworr
- A." .as "'. 49,. ~ .,.. ~ ."o ~. '"~osn ~..,.
Oh LUG epan toat ''d'es " On tno bnnk
aupports tho theory Of "A whtrlvlnd,
or egen waterspout. -. John Arnold auy,
no W., m .1 III. hou- nd 49, ~ ir,n.a..
n,, ~ "@ ap ~ 'as ~ ~" NJ nnanen'o
0oud passing uoHn 'tne Hvcf lltttt'9 mp tho
water n vast quantities. In ta colttae; and Whirl-
Ing It around In funnel shape.
Auotber theory IL that tim l,ri]oa v,a str,,1lr
~ l,rhtntnr hrt ~ h.v. ,ntsr,,t,-.d ..a,,
oy Hsatn1"K' oot "e itavo interviewed we'll
posted tIecl1caan, A0d no s8ya that this would
be
Contrary m AYr. LAWS NJ rr%rrt1rr
- 0-~A0AA4'
, 1877-08-27

by ROSENFELD q h1VNXGf.
ht@lu Trade sat Tuesday, A1g 28 at 10 rslMk saarp
Catalogues rsady morning Of aals
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-30

the project OF establishing the American College AZ
Rome be had interview with the Holy Father, VINO
warmly favored the enterprise and Immediately ad-
vanced OF SIS 900 toward the purchase OF the
grounds and suitable buildings collection was
started IN this country Tor the purpose u
continuing tho good work, and s42, 900 was realize
The war interviewed and retarded the progress OF the
institution. and afterward additional sum OF
sla 900 was contributed. third effort In the same
direction resulted IN the subscription OF 500. 600,
rarity cash and partly in promises. OF that amount
$50 900 neverpaid in and there was reason 70 lear
thai Sl5 900 $50. 900 more would be lost. Under
these circumstances an urgent appeal was now msde
10 American Catholics 10 redeem The College IRON tho
disaster which was impending Rome was IN DIS
turbed condition, the Holy Father was prisoner IN
the Vatican and could aid them 10 the extent his
heart prompted The cvangeicals were spending money
freely IA toe Eternal CITY Tor the propagation Of
their doctrines, and Il was painful truth that large
portion oil the money expended came rom
America. THIS fact alone should stimulate American
Catholics to earnestncss in SUSTAINING an Institution
which should De their pride and their reliance. The
muni6 cence of the Holy Father IN the original en-
dowment OF the college should De remembered with
gratitude, and the best way OF testfying gratitude
would be not TO suffer an Institution he so dearly
loved TO perish Tor want OF funds
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-30
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.

SERMON by REV. DIR. CHATARD-AN APPEAL
IN BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE IN
ROME.
At st. Stephens Church yesterday morning high
was celebrated by Rev. Or. Cnrran, and previous
to the sermon, Rev Father McCready announced that
on next sunday the Church of ST Agnes (Rev. II. ..
Mcdowell PASTOR would be dedIcated and he then in
troauced Mgr. Chatard rector of the American Col
Iege Rome, VINO is visiting this country to procure
funds Tor the maintenance OF that institution.
Mgr. Chaard read the epstlo and gospel Of the day
and proceeded to address tho CONGREGATION on the
unity OF the Church, diating TO some extent on tho
advantages be secured by the priesthood and aity
UNITY. Whom, In 1854, Archbishop Hughes conceived
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-30
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.

SERMON BY TIE REV. I. X. BEEcHER, OF ELL
MIEA-NlNETy-s CANDIDATES FOR MEN,
BERsHIp.
The attendance at Plymouth Church yesterday
morning vas not SO crowded usual, several pcws
being only partly occupied. This was occasioncd by
the knowledge that the pastor OF the church would be
absent fulfilling lecture engagements In ONO. Before
the singing OF the hymn prior TO the delivery OF the
sermon the names OF thriy-one applicants for mem.
bcrship read, bringing letters from other
churches, including several from Drs. Budington,
storrs Cuyler and Talmage's churches. There were
read the names OF sixysix persons who had been
received candida es for membership on profession
OF faith. These viii be publicly admitted during the
next Sunday morning. that being the annver-
sary sunday signa,zed for many years oy accessons
of membership aud BY doral decorations.
THE SERMON.
The subject OF Mr.. Bcecher's sermon was "Prayer,"
and he selected from the eighth verse Of the
second chapter of the first epistlc Of rimothy-"I
will therefore, that men pray everywhere, lifting up
holy hands. without strife and doubling"
He said:-The man that has found God and is fond OF
Him is. as Jesus would say, branch OF the vine
Paul. in that memorable sermon read TO you this
morning speaks OF feeling after God. The blind, as
for their reading. In like manner spiritual sense
can only be obtained by irequen'ing those places
where God may be found Your spiritual nature is in
this regard like your physical nature
After reviewing the maeralistic theories ol modern
science spiritual phenomena he said:-l IS TACT that
there has come US from all ages IN some instances,
grolesqucly imperiectiy, and incomplctey, perhaps
a sense OF God OF spirit OF angels. Of spiritual iiie
Now, as TO the practice OF prayer, cannot preach
that There are thousands OF details about It; II IS
wise for beginners TO have consccraed place, con-
secrated hour a consecraled position. Jesus
have HAD this in mind when He SAID. "When thou pray
est thy closet and shut the door and thy Father
which seeth thee in secret shall reward .hee openly
GIVE up childish notion that prayer is principally
asking and receiving.
Let Us take paper and pencil into our closets with
us and write out the thoughts that God gives Then
there viii in times OF prayer holy emotion.
Let me warn you real and lasting good does
come 10 any man suddenly. will certify you that
in u year you will grow grace that prayer will be
an intense delight Will you begin to-day, II you havo
quickening influences these words OF mine may have
inspired and will you henceorth lead prayeriul
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swEDENBoRGIAN CHURCH.
MAN A STEWARD, NOT AN OWNER SERMON D

MAN STEWARD, NOT AN owNEg-sEKMoN by
THE Rev. CHAUNcEY GILES
The Rev. Mr.. Chauncey Giles preached yesterday
morning IN the Sweden Dorgan Church on the subject.
ssMun a Steward, Not an 0wner.n The sermon set
forth the duties OF regard 10 his wealth, viewed
IN the light OF the New Church doctrines The text
was from Luxe, XII, 42-44
Our Lord had been speaking, said Mr.. Giles, OF His
divine purposes OF love 10 man. He points out mans
true relation to what he possesses Man Is a steward
and not proprietor. He holds nothing IN his own
right not even the faculties OF his own nature. Ho
has absolute right TO anything, but only the direc
ton and use OF II; and he has no right TO any
power or means, except tor the purpose Tor which IL
Entrusted 10 aim. All faculties and posses
gwen to us Tor go9d and tho good OF
Others This truth demands careful consideration.
Every human being is steward, set over
the household OF his own faculties. You cannot put
your finger upon anythine you are or have which was
not given 10 you. The merchant aud the banker the
physician ana the Jurist, the KING and the subject
only stewards, anu are responsible Tor nand.
ling and use OF the means ana interests committed
them In trust for the benefit OF themselves others
Woman all the relations aud lacuitics pccuIar to
her as a dau, hter wife and motacr IS steward Every
angel ana every spirit. good or cvil, IS astcward--
is nothing but steward possesses no fraction OF
wealth, power, wisdom or love when was not gwen 10
him trust to bo used according TO the direction Of