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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

IHE STATE Tax THREATENED HEsIsrASCI
TO TUE NV LAw.-Ihe Waterman OF TN.
week says !'Ihe state treasurer has receiv-
ed from the collectors nearly all the tax of ten
per cent assessed by the Legislature at its last
session. The TAX amounts TO about Sl67, 600
This amount will pay the temporary loan due
February /, and current expenses to the close
of the fiscal year ending July 81. The reli-
ance of the state for funds will then be upon
the operation of the revenue bill passed at the
late session Of the Legislature. 1t Is currently
reported that several of the railway compa-
MES will resist in tine courts the payment Of
the revenue tax, as will also the United States
d Canada express company The latter Is
reported to have retained Hon. l.. J. Poland
of 81. Johnsbury and the Fassumpsic railway
company Hon. John L. Edwards of Newport.
The insurance companies, il has been under
stood, have shown no disposition 10 contest
the collection Of the tax. A report comes
from Boston that the board OF underwriters
of that city have resolved to oppose the col
lection of the tax on foreign insurance com
panIes, which is an idle procedure. since with
out a compliance with certain legal require
ments, they nave no right and can do no bus,
mess here. 1t Is asserted further that this
board of underwriters has voted 10 furnish
money they need to contest the new revenue
law. No one believes a Vermont company
will stultify itself by accepting money for
such purpose even If it be true that the Of
Ter has been made
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

Three decisions involving the rights Of
states have recently been made by the su-
preme court The first reafirmed the exclu-
sive jurisdiction of the states over offences
against the civil rights of citizens. It decid-
cd the penalties prescribed in the Revised
Statutes for certain violations of the civil
rights act to be unconstitutional. The four
teenth amendment under this ruling, is only
operative in forbidding state action in dis
eliminating against the rights of citizens on
account of race, color or previous condition
of servitude. The federal government has
power, under the Interpretation given to pre-.
vent such determinations by State laws: but.
the laws being equal redress for violations or
denials Of civil rights must be sought in the
state courts. The second decision afirms the
constituuonahty Of state laws prohibiting and
making criminal the iutermarriage Of blacks
and whites, The fourteenth amendment is
held not 10 forbid such legislation. provided
the penalties are the same for whites and
blacks who violate the law The third deci-
sion denies the right Of any state to pass
law Rbrogating, or IN any way impairing the
right Of coiored citizens TO sit on juries on &C.
count Of their color. The law Of Kentucky,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02
WiIIianssviIIs.

-Ihe lecture on Tuesday evening by Rev.
W. r. Dsveupor,, on Other Women" was
quite well attended The lecturer spoke of
the many noble women Of our country. and
their influence. IL contrast seemed 10 be
the other women, the poor benighteI
heather of India
The next lecture and last Of the series.
is expected to be given on Thursday evening.
Feb. sth, by Rev. j. /. Knapp Subject,
Common Sense"
Tine village school house, a two-story
building. was burned about midnight on
Monday night The FIRE was not discovered
until the roof had fallen in and the building
was nearly destroyed The contents. includ-
lug school books, were lost Comparatively
few people knew of the fire and there was a
general surprise Tuesday morning to find the
house missing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

Thomas Maher, jr., Isaac L. Strut and Jo-
seph Meyers, indicted at Philadelphia for
making false and fraudulent returns in the
city election two years ago, have been found
guilty by Jury, although every possible ef-
fort was made in defending them They
were tried for the offense in June, 1851, and
acquitted under some rather singular rulings
OF the court. The circumstances caused
something of a scandal and prevented the re-
election Of the presiding Judge There has
from the first seemed to be no substantial
doubt of their guilt and hope of escaping
punishment has really depended upon money.
social position and political influence. I'm
der these circumstances Of course a convic-
tion is doubly valuable, and its effect will be
of the best. Maher is man of ability, and,
IN many respects good standing He is a
lawyer and Democrat, but has been init
mately concerned politically with the Repub-
hcan bosses Of the city
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

Rev Mr. Davenport lectured IN the Meth
odi-t church at Wilhamsyille last Iuesdny
evening on "Othtr Women.
-Dwiue.I ball on Thursday evening was
q success financially and otherwise. about a.
couples being ID attendance.
The Union church repairs are progress
ing well. with Msssrs Burr and Bishop d Gun.
uiuElum o.. the helm The former is doing
the woodwork tine latter tine painting and
plasteruG. 1t looks like business now.
Isaiah Stoddard lost d horse Oh Monday
from some mysterious cause
Tie ladi-- society viii meet at Mrs. ].
B OU-ra on "Wednesday evening, Feb. d.
Mir il. Hal. who sustained such a severe
paraiyiic shock several weeks since, seems to
make little progress towards recovery. though
having the best OF medica. treatment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

FRANCE The French are iu the mids. of O.
crisis. The death Of Gambotta proves M iul-
mense loss to tine people and the cause OF free
government, He has left no equal and the
government tremUles already with alarm.
Prince jerome Bonapartc. thinking the time
rips, plsCardgl the walls Of Paris with % man
ifest1 coudemniug the government and call
ing for q change. In TINS country such "a
piece Of fustlan from such O. blatant dema-
gogue aud PATRON would have been greeted
with laughter and contempt. but Paris was
convulsed by it and the government ordered
his arrest, and he is now in prison. In the
Legislature nov ia session a law is proposed
providing for ms expulsion from France. and
there is wild talk of exiting the Orleans rlu-
ces-the SONS of Louis PHILIPPE. The Princes
are able and accom- plislad men and have Civ
en- 40 cause for suspicion. This illustrates
the uvsterical condition of tine French Re
pubucaua. In the meantime the Cabinet has
resigned and President Grsvy mas summoned
Mn. Iailiores Minister Of the Interior il the
lat Cabinet, and jules Ferry who Immedi.
arely preceded II. Gambotta IN the premier.
SNIP 10 OF game " JIG" auLAlllALIhlluA bul
it is not Likely that any Cabinet which they
may form viii command the support Of the
tactious ana lrrecoucIauie deputies. /. is
said, indeed, that the President medlia.es an
early dissolution of the chamber. taking the
chance OF a new election 20 secure more
harmonious administration There is excite.
ment and unrest everywhere and the air is
filled with rumors. cousuirac.es, threats and
fears OF Anatnar cnnynIslnu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

The whole community was startled by
the sudden and unexpected death Of Mrs A
L. 4eaw. During her residence of two year.
III Guiiiord. she won tine respect and esteem
OF all. and will be greatly missed by many
friends. Modest and womauly III spirit, she
was rarely industrious aud capable. fulfilling
the various duties IN life IL a jealous and ef.
hclent manner The funeral, which took
place a. her late home, Jan. 30, was largely
attended. Rev. AIr. Whitney conducted the
services, and the Universalist choir rendered
appropriate selections of music Inc atfict-
cd family are deeply grateful to many friends
ior their klndness N this season Of SORROW.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

The customs collections OF the port Of New
FORK average more than $500 600 a day for
every working day IN the year.
The Wisconsin legislature has passed q bin
which provides that all goods manufactured
by convict labor shall be distinctly marked as
such before being put upon the market
The Mormons are pushing their way in
Idaho, OF which they form about one-third of
the population They have ten representa-
tives in the Territorial Legislature, one Of
whom is a bishop Their political action is
controlled by the leaders at Salt Lake.
The new civil service law viii apply 10 the
principal custom houses of tine country. and
10 the following postolhe.- Albany Bald-
more, Boston, brooklyn. Buffalo, Chicago,
Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, indianapolis,
Jersey City, Kansas City, Louisville, Miiwau-
kee, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia.
Pittsburg, Providence, Rochester, st. Louis,
st. Paul, San Francisco and Washington
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

can boz $50 described Mr. Hurk hos graa.
faith iu tine efficiency of rightly managed
coffee houses that shall Boz as attractive ns
tha liquor saloons "Wla. De- needed, I.
conclude. els genuine louhug room mot
under the express auspices OF % church OF
temperance society but place of resort that
will satisfy Oh, unrerenarat.. Che crude hue
man nature. iu all that Us not absolutely e.u-
full and that will mot drive away 10y too
striking contrast oven the wicked and de-
PRAYED Mr. Barnum advocate 'rgid o.
ceuse laws, rigidy enforced lie would
have no license cost loss than $500. and the
larger dealers Lo would tax $1,000 for the
privilege of selling The number Of license.
in his judgment should Toe restricted TO one
"for every thousand, or possibly two thous-
and inhabitants counting women and chill
drcu.' Mr. Washburn thinks it "tho first
duty of every true friend of temperance to
labor to create such sentiment in the state
in which he dwells as will sustain and enforce
the most stringent law against the sale of any
lntoxicant as beverage. We must look
carefully after our children and the rising
generation. Let Christian parents Danish
from their tables and dwellings all iutoXi-
cants. never suffering them to appear at their
entertainments or at their social gathering
let them thus train their children, by proCept
and example. so they will enter enry man
hood and womanhood with habits and priuci-
pies fixed against this terrible evil Let
special care be taken TO iustill into the minds
of all tine children in our Sabbath and secu-
Jar schools these grea. moral principle. 30
they shall be- guarded against these special
temptations which win be sure TO meet them
in their dnily walks and IN their social life
If there Is anything to be learned from this
expression of the views OF some of our most
intelligent representative men. it lis that. If
temperance people OF every shade of oplu-
ION would acrl. IN working together upon D.
common platform based upon the protection
Of the weak and innocent. tine education of
public sentiment the reform of dangerous
social customs. and the development. of char
actsr-a platform broad enough To- accom-
moda.e all men vino love their fellow mcu
and desire to do them good-mucn greater
progress might boz made in the Temperance
lield than we are now Witnessing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

The car Of Russia appears to have shaken
of some Of his dread Of his subjects when
as he is said to have recently dong lac ven
lures so far as to visit the railway station at
St. Petersburg to welcome his guests and to
give a court ball in the winter palace He
has probably come to the conclusion that be
cannot escape the nihilists by trying to hide
from them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02
Dummerston Hill.

The buildings on the Harry Salisbury
place now owned 10y Alvin Hescock wer,
burned or Thursday afternoon. Mr flies
cock was away from home, and his wife wa,
busy with her work in the lower par, Of tie
mouse and knew nothing Of the me until tn.
root was just ready 20 fall iu. She had ouy
time 20 save herself and children with a very
few things from the house. The live stock
was saved from tine barn. but almost every
thing else. including clothing aud provisions.
was lost Insured for 5000. loss not known
Mr.. hescock live stock will bs sold by auc.
uon next Monday at S. s. Sargeauts in West
BrattletOr0
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

A mass meeting was holaattAe tovuhau
on TUESDAY evening for discu--io. of tU.
BrattIcUoro a. Harrington raiIroad uurstior
PREPARATORY 90 tHu town meeting called for
70. morrow Considering the short notice civ
,iI of the uleetlu, the atteudapc. of ,o,ers
wa good. and "a comuen64s,. degre. of In.
ter,.t was manifested Hon. Eiwnrd Cro.t,
prr.idsu. OF tie Bratu.barg & Beuuingt1r
railroad COMPANY. acted as Chairman of tb.
meeting. and speeches were made bv Gal
Fuller. A. J. Chi.ds Of bennington and Cal
Haskiu-
Col Fuller's remarks were cl.a- and csf
did and ua,rd uu,u 81 tborougb st,4,. ~ H..
rublact He had Irua b..r convinced If .l,
rracticabiiity Of marrow. ,atfy.. r,iiroase aud
their adaptabiI,ty 20 hiItv regiors Ii-s o1r.
When the buililurof tn. Remittance yyi,it..
hall railroad was under discussion tbe opIr
uoiut uuou which he wa. In do-t+ wa IL, ~
-a-l % tl. business ID would 5avaig,.. Inns
tine. result In Tins -esnast ba,i fs- ..v,..i.ll..s
expectation. The n-unur.t az br-iuas. dom.
by tu.t ro8a had baar, doui,a ,vbot wa ,,,tt..-
mated tr-,y..rf, I..,l.. ,,,,,,. t,. l,,,..ti,,.
IF tu.i.a.. q. .,rIiit- iI,,. .5 sr,.,. IT, md
Wilmington eli FBlI.r iustitrt.f a.. c,rnr,-,.
isgr Of nrrr.. Az tta tit.s ti... l,-st,i- Nv.
N Whitehall railroad was oper4d tr. .roprIa.
t,9a of t1. town. now t-itr,a-y a. tI., I,,...
was 4. -uY or r-.. nov ,.... ti,, -.5 t,.,,.. r.
mile Ior- popujat.,-. Of fo-n- ~r H.. ',.,..
~ 900. ,,-o,....r F.-..,.....-- l TI....-.-..-.-.
road estimated ar % ,ir,.a.. g. --, ~ a,- ,..-
rri,.-a d,fsro,r. 80 fY nav ,..,,. 30. &c. 80
the latter ro..f Amount, ,r md I,g+,t ,t.
town. ny, ,r, Br.tt,.t,,o p, V.i,t-,.rI l.-''.
~.f -oY or ~. ,.rr..... l.-.., i,.- ~ IT,.
on Wilmington Inc sol 0l. ~ 1--- NV
miIs-a ditfereti,a rf 5 ra- cant -, f,r, 90
the latter Inc Aceori,,r tn s.tir,sta. mad.
by corppet.rt i1dF.-. tD.. ,r,o,ir, NJ n,si7,sz.
now transacted I'M tD. TOWNS tritrts-,, Ia Ill.,.
uropossd hpa exceeds t1af tr,rs,oi.5 H., tI...
towns On tina Brattlabor1 4 \vl'l-etsii In. ~
the time of tho ouauirt, ~ ,i,. -silr,,l I,,. n.
iaast 95 per cen. N.rv I,td. ~ tt,s t.,..
ness. bov.,er con.e. .o Brsttiat,o-,'. t,+ -,
6iseover vgn.r.. n s,o..- ana. ~. 30, M.
Adams sbelpurra Ftu. ,,r.a,t.II 81 o.,'-
~ outlets some inf4r...i,l- +-.--s ~, -assr3
90 the earnings OF tp.. I-.t.e,-rr 4 VIM
nall road ver. also Gwen t,,. 81 F,Is- y-to
as auditor OF the road was m d nositior ~
know whereof le affirmed Buringtb- first
vear OF III, operation tu.. earning. nj the r9s3
amounted 70 nearly $500, r4r mil. and tIe
operating expens s were nearly 500 psrnIiIl
leaving a rlroht of 1orf -.,au nor milo to- 3D.,
30 miles o- s.yuer cent uUou it- bonded
debt Ia the same ratio al Fuii.r said
Judging from To. tor.-o.n.- statistics ftarr1.
posed Wilmington line. provided ms oreratir.,
.'+e
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

"A party OF contractors are making prep
aratious 10 put in eight stone piers above OBJ.
dam on tho Connecticut river after tine man
uor Of those at Holyoke. for the use OF tu,
river log company and the Fall Mountain pa.
per company.
H. s. Hayes has taken the agency CT Ga.
New York life insurance COMPANY
Tho Jniyersaiist young folks have formed
young peoples society for their mutual i'm
provameut and pleasure and 20 aid 10 the gen
er- worl. Of the parish
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

Last week Friday morning the thermom-
eters varied strongly il their indications in
this vicinity. They indicated anywhere from
zero TO 20 below. 1t was probably on ao-
count Of the stiffness Of the air The volume
OF air IN the depressed places of the earth 5
surface and near streams would under such
circumstances grow colder disproportionately
TO that on high lands When the winds blow
d equallzes the temperature In other words
the air OF high and low places become mixed
when the wind blows.
-Whooping cough is prevailing in this 70
glon, though in rather q light form.
Ezra Pierce has mado an addition 10 his
grist mill and is putting in machinery for get.
ting out chair stock q
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

The local option method seems to be the
plan most favored in the South Of dealing
with the liquor question. Three states have
adopted it-Kentucky, Mississippi and South
Carolina. In the former state number of
counties have passed prohibitory acts. The
right TO sell liquor mas also been re-
fused in the neighborhood OF some colleges
and churches. In Mississippi about fifty diff
ferent localities have forbidden the sale of
intoxicants, while a less number have taken
the same course in Soueh Carolina There
mas been less agitation of prohibition in the
southern than in the Northern states, but the
former appear nevertheless to be making
commendable progress in dealing with the
subject
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

Hon. d. Il. Thing gave a very practical
and common-senss lecture IL Coom5s hal
Tuesday evening under the direction Of the
j. Of Il. The hall was crowded with ladies
and gentlemen vino listened most attentively
to the instructive remarks Of the speaker.
The cantata Of Queen Esther will be Civ
en- in town on Wednesday and Thursday eve
nings OF next week under the direction Of
Prof. Lake, assisted by Miss /. H. Maynard
OF Nalpole. n. H., as Queen Esther Every
one who has ever heard the cAntata will be
sure to 60 again, and no one should miss the
opportunity to attend, as rare treat is as-
surgd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

The senatorial deadlock in Nebraska has
ended in the election Of Gen. Charles T.
Henderson of Omaha a Republican and a
lawyer of high standing. He entered the war
as captain, and came out as a brigader-
general, having served with conspicuous fdel-
ity and bravery. He is held in high esteem
throughout the state and his election, it is
said, will give greater satisfaction than that
of any other Of the candidates would have
done. As Nebraska was the state where a
combination upon some independent can
didate was deemed not impossible. the result
will confirm the control Of the Senate by the
Republicans
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

Another Democratic state treasurer has
gone wrong. Treasurer Polk Of Tennessee is
hardly caught and Gagged for making way with
$500, 600 Of the states money. when it is dis
covered that Treasurer Vincent Of Alabama is
short to the amount Of S225, 600 to $500 600
The Boston Herald rather unkindly makes
this discovery the occasion Of IAN admoui-
ton to the hungry Democrats that it is hard
iy sufficient guarantee Of honesty and re-
form to put their party into power"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

The Minnesota senatorial deadlock ended
Thursday with the election Of D. NJ. Sabin
OF Saltwater by 81 votes, go only being nee
essary for a choice. Sabin is himself d mem
Der of the House. and had supported Win
dom. There had been some talk about him
as dark horse, but he had no votes until
Thursday, when Window supporters, seeing
their case hopeless, went over to him. and 30
Democrats with them The defeat Of Win
dom on purely personal grounds is a bad
thing for his state and for the senate. In
Michigan the deadlock still continues, and
Senator Ferry has gone back to Washington
with small hopes of a reelection
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

The leading star-route defendants are said
to have already spent 5000, 600 in their eff
forts to escape conviction. A large portion
Of this has gone to stop the mouths Of the
lesser conspirators, several Of whom manifest
a disposition to save themselves by turning
states evidence
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

The course Of the Democrats on the tariff
question, which occupies the attention Of
Congress- leads to the belief that they intend
to prevent any revision of the tariff at this
session, hoping, Of course, to throw the obi
UNI Of any such failure on the Republicans
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

Bell telephone stock, which on Monday of
last week sold at $1,000 per share and on
Wednesday at S225 on the strength of the in
junction granted by Justice Gray against the
Peoples telephone company, took another
Jump on Tuesday of this week. and touched
S24O. Tuesday advance is credited to the
orders that are coming in for purchases Of
the stock which sharp-eyed capitalists seem
to consider worth buying at present prices
A break of the monopoly is coming some day,
lust the same
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

Judge Thomas NJ Bowen, who has been
elected United States senator for the long term
from Colorado, came out of the war a brevet
brigadier was one Of the leaders in the re-
construction of Arkansas, and was appointed
associate judge Of the supreme court of that
state. A few years ago he went to Colorado,
where he acquired a valuable mine il the san
Juan region, and is now reckoned one Of the
bonanza kings his wealth being estimated at
about S3,OOO,OOO. He is little over 30 years
Of age, and is fluent speaker
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

Secretary Folger has addressed a letter to
the Speaker Of the House setting forth the
necessity of providing additional vaults for
the storing of standard silver dollars or Of
disseminating the coinage required by law of
s., 900, 600 monthly. The vaults recently
built are now practically full, and the treasury
has on hand S94 Ole. $40 in standard dollars
and SO, 521 500 in fractional currency, max
total of SI2O, 53s, 534, weighing about 3. 800
tons In spite of all this the House commit
tee on coinage has voted this week, seven to
three, not to recommend the suspension of the
coinage Of 65-cent dollars
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02
Local Intelligence.


one mon t'luf hia horn, while another drinks l-
I-ss dining lua oyster rooms bel tbo place for good
dinner uystcrs ry tla quart. gallon or plli., aud
i2 Muiu-si
Tho old reliable Hartford. New Yoft. Pennsylvania
and foreign fire insurance companies represented boy
Cudwortl g. Chds afford absolute protection. The
brstIs the safest iu tho oul. tiIl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

under which this case arose. was $50 paIpabIy
in violation Of the fourteenth amendment
tina, it was repealed. But the decision of the
court will have a good effect in deterrur The
Bourbons Of any other state from attempting
this unjust discrimination Taken together.
these opinions OF the highest court are con-
sentative. sound and well calculated to pre-.
serve the Just and necessary distinction Doe.
tween federal and state authority
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

Tho House committee on coinage has cap
ped the climax for mulishness by voting, sew
en- to three, not to stop the coinage Of silver
tokens that has resulted in an accumulation
overlooking all the vault room Of the govern
meut
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02

bill introduced into the New York lepis-
lature providing for biennial sessions Of that
BODY after this year, proposes that Senators
shall be elected for four years, aud members
OF The House for two years, tine salary OF mem
bers to be $3.50 per anuum with allowance
for travelling expenses, and in extra or special
sessions an extra allowance Of $40 per day.
The measure is not popular
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-02
ermOH.

%. j. Richards is erecting q movable
steam saw mill on Mr.. Marshall's wood lot
in Vernon.
Next Wednesday, at P. N Rev L ".
Whitney will give lecture Oh 'Readiness.
IN the Uuversalst church