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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-09
THURSDAY, SEPT. 80.
The Morning Confaranca

at 8, was under the charge of Rev.
G. G. Conner, of Springfield. Selections
from the twenty Psalm were
read. Prayer by the leader. After
singing, the subject was announced
Conservation to Our Church, on which
topic the leader offered the opening re-
marks. Br. Merrifeld followed in the
general line, only dwelling more on the
necessity of cultivating the higher
spirituality. Br. Tabor followed in the
direct line of the opening remarks.
Brief addresses followed from Br. Glib
and Miss Garard.
The Convention assembled for the
closing session at 10. After prelim-
mary business, the Convention was
addressed by Col. J. S. Wilcox, of Ell
gin, on
Business Methods in Parish Affairs"
This was most admirable and timely
presentation of the subject. Col. Will
cox said it was his wish to eliminate
from the minds of the people the i'm
preston that in supporting religion
they were giving, and to substitute for
this impression the idea that all values
of property and business success were
based ON the moral life that gave them
security, so that in contributing to the
support of religion, people simply paid
for value received, instead of giving any
thing away. No business could succeed
that had not a directing head Overit. The
pastor of parish ought to be the head
of all its affairs, ought to be the direct
ing, controlling, and suggesting head.
Ministers ought to be settled perma-
nently over parishes instead of simply
for year, so that a minister could feel
some confidence. In case a minister
found it necessary to leave a parish, he
should give three months notice and
should be entitled to the same in case
heleft parish for the good Of the parish.
The officers of a church ought to meet
frequently and regularly, once week
certainly as often as once month. A
minister should be paid every week,
and certainly once a month. Pledges
for the support of the church ought not
to be taken for year simply, but should
be held good until withdrawn, and eff
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TI1e 0dlest.
REV. G. w. LAWRENCE.

This notice of a good man's death
should have claimed an earlier insertion
in The UNIvERsALIsr, and would have
done so, but for remark of the Editor in
announcing the death of Br. Lawrence,
that the proper tribute would come there
after, which led the present writer to the
conclusion that it would be furnished by
another hand than his own.
He could have wished that it might
have been so, that the story of life SO
full of events might have been drawn
with more particularly.
learn from one of the papers of his
own city, that the deceased was born in
the Susquehanna valley, Pennsylvania,
Sept. 25, 1916, which made him but few
days short of seventy years of age. From
the same source We are informed that
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A MISSIONARY PAMPHLET.

Mr.. o. Hutchinson, agent for our books
and publications, % East 18th street, New
York, has issued a pamphlet entitled
"The Framing of the Ages" being the
remarkable sermon delivered by Rev. W.
S. Grove, of Newark, at the New Jersey
State Convention last August. The
pamphlet being designed as a missionary
document, will also contain the Univers-
alist Profession Of Faith. Single copies
ten cents, but to encourage an extensive
sale for mission work it will be sold at
SIS per hundred, or $40 per thousand. AS
a mission tract it will be unsurpassed
1t is NOW READY. Copies for sale at this
Office.
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gf1e anterinr.

ILLINOIS.-ChicagO and Vicinity
The first of series of evening discourses
on the Safeguards of Society was given
on Sunday night at st. Paul's by the pas
tor. Subject: sour Homes" The regu-
lar quarterly communion service was
held in the morning. = At the Church of
the Redeemer Rev. Charles Conklin
preached morning and evening" The
Herald, of Sunday, contained an article
on women In the Pulpit" giving brief
biographies of Rev. Miss A. j. Chaplin
and Rev. Miss F. E. Kollock accompanied
with alleged likenesses of these ladies.
EnglewOOd. = Sunday, October 8, q
memorial sermon was preached by the
pastor, Rev. Florence Kollock. The al
tar was profusely embellished with
choice floral tributes offered by friends
and relatives of the five who have passed
beyond the gates" during the year.
Greenup. - Our friends at Greenup
have recently organized Sunday school
with sixty scholars and officers. There
has never been Sunday-school within
ten miles of Greenup. 1t will certainly
be fcesh field. Our Universalist friends
are in the advance and we hope they will
continue to occupy the field now taken.
OHIO Springfield our vaca-
ton of one service through July and Au-
gust, our people have rallied for q more
aggressive work. The choir has been re-
organized and gives promise Of marked
improvement in our service of song. The
local post of the G. A. r. has bought our
old church and lot on the noisy railroads
on Washington street, and we have just
bought one of the finest lots in Spring.
field for a new church site. The sub
scription book for the Memorial Church
will now be again circulated, and if our
good success so far continues, the con-
tract for the new church edifice will be
given soon and the foundation may be laid
before winter. Renewed interest is being
awakened in the Sunday-school, and our
people are now united and saDgu1ne, not
only that we shall build a beautiful me-
mortal ediice, but have live and efficient
Universalist church to teach our city
more triumphant and practical view of
the gospel of Christ.
LyOns.-This parish is prospecting I'M
der the ministry Of Rev. w. w. Clayton,
who has preached here regularly on the
first and third Sundays of each month
since July 6. His services are engaged
for year. The Secretary says: Affairs
have never been more satisfactory with
us than at the present time. Br. Clay
toms preaching is interesting many out
siders. The Sunday-school is well sus-
tanned with morning and evening services,
and good interest prevails"
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nearly everybody appeared satisfied
with the way in which matters had been
arranged. The ladies of the congrega-
ton did their part well, and Mr.. Conklin,
the pastor of the church, took pains at
every session to see that all persons in
attendance should be provided for. In
consequence of the completeness of the
arrangements and the success with which
the program was carried out, a delegate
remarked that it was the best. arranged
and best-managed convention he had
ever attended.
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EVENING SESSION.

The occasional sermon was preached
at 8, by Rev. George b. Stocking, of
Peoria. Rev. A. N. Alcott assisted in
the opening service. The choir was
also present and rendered some very
beautiful music. The congregation
was nearly as large as on the first nota-
BILE evening. The subject of the dis
course was Searching after Cod"
from the text "Show us the Father and
it sufficeth US.
In the first part of the discourse the
speaker traced the development of the
idea of God, or the Higher Power, i'm the
beliefs of various nations. In the second
part the sermon discussed the basic
principles of the Universalist faith.
The speaker declared that the words,
"God is Love" was the spine and mar
row of Universalism. 1t had been the
mission OF the Universalist church to
bring out this side of the divine charac-
ter, to declare religion which appealed
to other motives for religion than fear.
Universalists believe in the final saliva
ton of man, but also believe that sin
must be followed by suffering, which
suffering would finally compel the sin
ner to seek refuge in his heavenly
Father. The speaker held the atten-
ton of the congregation closely to the
end Of the historical and thoughtful
discourse.
After the sermon the Editor of THE
UNIvERsALIsT assembled the platform
by invitation, to open subscription to
raise $500, in sums of So each, for the
purpose of paying the salary of the
Assistant State Superintendent the
Convention had decided at the afternoon
session to employ. He had been re-
quested to present this matter to the con-
gregation. A very lively and inspiring
hour followed. Subscriptions were made
rapidly amid much merriment and en-
thusiasm. Coleman Adams and Charles
Conklin acted as a committee among
the audience. The platform speaker
suggested not only SIS subscriptions
but that 'blocks" of stock be taken.
Several adopted this suggestion. Many
names were promptly enrolled as mem
bers of the first division of the Semi
centennial army. The delegates were
represented; so also were members of
st. Paul's and the Church of the Rede-
mer, Englewood and other parishes. At
10 o'clock the good work was finished
and the Secretary announced that $500
had been pledged. 1t was notable
occasion and all went home happy. The
result of the evening, with the amount
pledged from the parishes in the after
noon, makes the financial outcome of
the Convention, 81 $500.
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ILLINOIS.
sUPERINTENDENTs REPORT FOR 1886
Read at the Illinois Convention, Chicago,
Sept. 28.

! L herewith present an official report Of
my labors during the ten months of the
Convention year. assumed the duties
OF State Superintendent Dec. 1, 1885.
Monthly reports of the work have been
made to the Trustees, under whose direc-
ton the labors have been performed.
These reports have given details of the
work, to enable the Trustees to give wise
directions and to know that the Sup erin
tendent was attending to the duties of
his office. In this report we purpose giving
the general outlines OF the work, with
such recommendations as shall enable
you to wisely legielate for the best inter-
ests of our church.
Personal.
L accepted the office of State Super
ntendent with misgivings regarding
my ability to adequately discharge its
responsible duties, having had no ex-
perience in this line of work. Spiritual
results are not always Immediately ap-
parent, and when we consider the extent
pended and the slow development of a
constructive work, we can only feel that
reasonable degree of success has attend
ed our labors. Our plan of work has
been essentially the same as last year:
that of concentrating our efforts upon
some point and continuing until the par
lsh Is placed upon a permanent basis.
This, with helpful oversight tending to
promote spiritual life in the churches; to
prevent alienation Of church property;
helping to overcome discouragementsa and
to keep the churches from becoming in
active, constitute the general lines of
work pursued by the Superintendent.
The Plan of Work.
Experience has justified the wisdom of
this plan OF work. The people every
where receive the gospel gladly; but
very little good is done in the way of ad-
vancing our denominational interests,
unless the efforts are continual and the
people are permanently organized into
church. A marked degree of religious
interest has been awakened wherever I
have labored. The prejudice against our
church is wearing away, and people lis
ten attentively to our preaching, and the
more positive and definite it's character
the better it is appreciated and the more
interest it creates.
have not been able to give much at
tention to the Permanent Fund and my
work of church extension has not been
embarrassed by reason of any pecuniary
considerations; while L have seldom
preached without some remuneration,
the work has been carried on without any
regard to the amount Of money paid for
my services. This has always enabled
me to act for the best and permanent in
terests of our cause
have preached upwards of one hun
dred sermons, delivered several address,
es, conducted conference meetings, at
tended two funerals, visited Sunday
schools and made a large number of
pastoral calls. This service mas been
rendered among the parishes and friends
at McHenry, Nunda, Pecatonica, Hopes.
ton, Lincoln, Spring Leroy, Urbana,
Windsor, Greenup, Beecher City, West
field, Hazel Dell, Table Grove, Mon
mouth and Rockbridge. The distance
travelled has been about 1000 miles.
CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE.
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HoRsFoRD's ACID PHOSPHATE

Valuable Remedy for Gravel.
Dr. L. II. Newland, Jr., st. Louis, Mo-,
says: have used it in diseases OF the
urinary organs, such as gravel, and par
ticularly spermatorrh@a, with very good
results, and think it a very valuable
remedy ia those diseases"
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MINNESOTA. - Rochester. = The Ia
dies of Grace Church had dining hall
on the fair ground during the southern
Minnesota fair, in this city, and although
the weather was very unfavorable most
of the time, cleared $3.50, which, we are
pleased to say, was good enough!
kANSAS.-JunctiOn City.-The Gen.
trail agricultural fair was held in juno
ton City four days last week, and on the
last day the State militia honored us
with their presence, numbering some two
thousand men. They closed the fair with
a sham battle which was complete in all
its appointments and drew an immense
crowd of people. The ladies of the Uni
versalist parish here served dinners and
suppers during three days of the fair,
paying the association $50 for the privi-
lege. AS result they have cleared, above
expenses, $3.50. Our ladies are credit to
any church. A. BARNES.
Seneca.-The Universalist Ladies' So
ciety, Of Seneca, Kan, were so fortunate
in their lecture course last year that
they have decided TO have second course
this year. They have selected the fol-
lowing named persons from the Redpath
Lecture Bureau, for course of four en-
tertainments: Mary A. Livermore, Viii
Carleton, Major Dane and Stuart Rogers.
In these much lasting pleasure will be
mingled with intellectual food. The Ia
dies are anticipating successful season.
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INDIANA. = Oakland A series of
meetings closed on the Both of Ssptem-
Der, continuing for one week, resulting
in the accession OF ten members to the
Oakland church. The congregations we're
large and deep interest was manifested.
We have a fine brick church here but the
friends are somewhat scattered.
The Republican journal., 1886-04-08

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The Republican journal., 1886-04-08

is dangerous business because when enough of
them are reduced to actual want they will rise
in mob and supply themselves bv general
cOnlScatiOn. 1t is therefore lmwise to move
the businesses or attempt coerton. Refusing
to put capital into business is hardly sound
when capital is likely TO be ruled out soon
enough in any event. The wscSt and safest
course is to 90 right on with their business and
make the most of it. Almost any other course
would be war measure in which capital
would get the worst of it, for the laborers are
III the majority. ten to one,
In New England where the population is but
little mixed, and has but few race prciudceS
the people by their education. free speech and
press are likely to 50 far take in the situation
that it is fair to presume that the various
changes will take place from time to time in
such regular order As not to much unscttlc the
quiet pursuits Of the people, and leave us un-
dergoing great changes without realizing them,
as We have done heretofore.
That we shall have an eight hour day, soon
followed by rise in all prices seems to he the
two first things in order and will be the en-
pericnce of the coming summer More than
this we can hardly expect. c. :. GRIFFIN.
stockton, Me. March 80.
The Republican journal., 1886-04-08

Miss Mary Cecil Hay, autber Of ''Old Myddle-
toms Money and a score of other novels. is hope
lessly i'll in England.
The bridal dress of the Princess EuIalie of
Spain, who was married on March s to the Duke
of MOntpensier's son cost $50 900.
Hon. Neal Dow, Hon. John b. Finch and
Miss Frances Il. Willard will soon visit Nova
Scotia in the interest of temperance.
The decision Of the Court of Claims placing
the net Indebtedness of the Union Pacific to the
Government at S1,511,6 1888 has been affirmed by
the Supreme Court.
Prof. Thurston of Cornell t'nversity.a Il friend
of the workingman, writes to Master Powderly
and says he regards the Missouri Pacific strike
as one of the most unfortunate blunderS vet com
mitted by the men.
Congress authorized the Postmaster General
to establish the special delivery service, but did
not make the requisite appropriation, and now
the question is will he be sustained in carving
on the work without special appropriation.
A Ridgcway, Mich, woman has kept track
Of her baking for year, and finds the score to
stands thus for family of six: Cookies 1903 !:
pies, 592; cakes, 263; fried cakes, 9S1 loaves of
bread, t9S; besides numberless ohnnvcakes,
shortcakes, pancakes and puddngs.
In the five mile skating race at Pictou, n. s.,
recently, Henry Crowel of Halifax defeated
Hugh McCormac of st. John, the champion
fast skater of the world. Crowers time was
II minutes, 30 seconds, the best time ever
made.
Cholera has made its appearance in Spain and
Italy and IN some portions of France, and the
National Board of Health has issued circular
warning all seaport cities and towns against re-
laxing sanitary precautions, especially in rela-
ton to the importation of rags.
Canadians are beginning to worry over their
loss of forests. In the more thickly settled
parts of Ontario only 10 per cent. of woodland
remains, and wells must now be dug to the
depth of 40 or 80 feet where formerly water
could be reached at six.
The Republican journal., 1886-04-08
Labor and Anti-Labor Organizations

A new secret order, resembling the knights
of Labor, and to be called the knights of In
dustry is in course of formation in Boston. j.
W. Mahoney, W. F. Falls, n. f. Chase and
other prominent labor agitators are leaders in
the movement. The order will embrace hand
and brain workers throughout the country and
will work in the same general line as the
Knights of Labor but with more dctinitiyeness
upon certain issues. The organizers are eight
hour men. Mr.. Mahoney says the attitude of
the knights of Industry in regard to capitalists
will be in nowise hostile certainly not in the
present uncertain and critical state of indus
trial enterprises, but that the order will seek
rather to identify the interests of employees
and employers, as to establish harmonious
relations. They will discourage strikes and
endeavor to popuariZe arbitration as means
for settling all labor difficulties. The order
will specially seek the cooperation of intelli-
gent women. The reasons assigned for this
new organization, as stated by Mr.. Mahonev
are ''that out of the 7,000OO0 of workers the
knights of Labor have enrolled only 1000, 900.
and that even this small number has taxed the
machinery of the order to its utmost. The or
der is scarcely able to control its members let
alone educating them and the accession of new
members in large numbers would, in the pres
ent chaotic state of the order, cripple its use
fulneSs."
The next development is the combining of
non-llnion workingmen. A meeting was held
in Philadelphia last week for the purpose of
forming an organization that will antagonize
all trades unions. Edward Laybrock the head
of the movement, says: "Our plans will not
be neither in the interest of employer or en-
ployed as class, but in the interest of the in
dependence and manhood of all workingmen.
Out of it therefore, will grow no demand for
increased wages and no strikes. We propose
to sell our labor in the highest market without
consulting any union"
And finally. news comes from Chicago of an
anti-labor organization, or rather combina-
ton of employers. A despatch from Chicago
says that movement is on foot and letters are
being sent out quietly to arrange for a national
meeting of business men and manufacturers to
be held some time this month to take action to-
ward dcVisin@ some means of defence against
the power of organized labor. There is moth
ING definite yet arranged about the proposed
meeting, but the opinion Of business men is
being asked in confidential circulars which
speak of courageous demands" now being
made by Workingmen. and suggest action to
meet these demands and put employers in a po-
Siton to withstand them.
If branches of the above organizations should
be established in Belfast we think we could
name two or three men who will make them
selves prominent in I'LL three.
The Republican journal., 1886-04-08
Boutelle and Brady Endorsed.

The United States Senate has endorsed Rep
resentatives Boutele and Brady by refusing to
confirm, as admiral, the doughface Truxton
whose recent lying apology for violations of law
i'll removing loyal soldiers and sailors from posi-
tions at the Norfolk Navy yard has been 50 et-
fectually smashed" by the Maine and Virginia
congressman. The soldiers and sailors who
fought to preserve the Union, appreciate this
exhibition of loyal manhood and see in it dis
position to stand up against the sentimental
spirit of the times which having its origin in a
commendable spirit of generosity and magma
nmity, has become craven and yielding. until
treason to the government is badge of honor
rather than of disgrace. The loyal men of the
country may forgive, they cannot forget, and
the TruXtons of the country may take notice.
[Aroostook Republican.
The Republican journal., 1886-04-08
Among the Brooks Trotters.

T. j. HuNford. Brooks, has a tney y proper
toned colt by Grey Dan out of Knox mare.
lie is four years old and stands 15-2 hands; dark
grey in colors. Mr. j. :. Staples of the same
place has a two-year Old stallion colt an inbred
Knox. out of the same mare as the above. by
the Morrill, horse. he by Gen. Knox. This coli
is a dark bay. The dami 10y Waldo Chief by
Gen. Knox, Another good colt, yearin@
tilly is owned by Jonathan Irving. She is by Il
son of Gen. WitherS ont of Il liambctonian
mare bought from b. F. Whitman'> stock farm.
Charles Forbes has one OF the best ycarling colts
by c. L. Lanes Harry X. Lanes Harry r. is
looking very nicely. this spring. He is by Ham
bletonian Chief by RyStAks Ilambctonian.
Dam by Green's Pushaw. So il will be seen
that he is bred in the best and fast strains of
blood. He is a bay, good size and style. Dr.
Libby sold his seven months old ly 10 Charles
Avcrill..for large price. She was by Judge
Advocate ont of his Messenger mare. and could
not he beat for size. style. color and action. He
also sold TO Capt. Pendleton at good price.
his thret-year-old lilly out Of the same mare and
by Won Moltkc. She could trot three minute
clip and never had much handling. lie has AN
own brother to the last named. three wears Old,
IL - hands high good style and well made.