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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-02

OUR report of the Iowa Convention
closes with the adjournment on Satur-
day at 1890 Many of the delegates
had gone at that hour, and the Conven
ton adjourned with barely quorum
present. The Cedar Rapids parish,
however, were in good condition to en-
joy the services of Rev. M. D. Shutter,
of Minneapolis, who preached on Sat
urday night and Sunday. We regret
that we are unable, on account of the
pressure ON our columns, to give any
outline of these services.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-02

WE give this week on the eighth
page the announcement of the Akron
committee, in regard to reduced fare
on the railroads to the General Conven-
ton. The list includes all the roads
east from Chicago. 1t is possible that
similar arrangements may yet be made
for some of the Western lines. The
announcement is specific as to the con-
ditions on which alone the two-thirds
reduced fare, returning, can be secured.
Read the notice carefully and follow the
directions.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-02

WE refer readers who propose attend
icg the General Convention at Akron,
to the several notices on the eighth
page, in relation to that coming event.
The invitation of the Akron pastor
appears this week-a fraternal procla-
nation of the hospitable intentions Of
the parish in regard to entertainment.
The Akron people, without distinction
of sect or party, will give the Conven-
ton hearty welcome. The notice of
the annual meeting Of the Woman's
Centenary Association also appears;
and the railroad notices which are
referred to in another paragraph.
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WE are also able to announce this
week, that on Tuesday evening, pre-
Ct ding the opening of the General Con-
vention, Rev. DR.. G. III. Emerson will
give an address on the Akron Conven-
ton of 1843 Rev. DIR. Atwood will
speak on Wednesday evening on the
College and the Theological School, and
Rev. E. W. Whitney, of Vermont, on
the Missionary Work. On Thursday
evening, addresses will be given on
Church Finance, and the Young Peo-
pie and the Church-the latter by Rev.
Charles Conklin, of Chicago. 1t is
expected that Rev. Charles Fluhrer, of
Grand Rapids, will preach the closing
sermon on Friday evening. The ar
engagements are not yet fully perfected
covering these appointments, but we
risk little in saying that the program
will be substantially as here given.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1886.

THE UNIvERsALIsT and the Western
Branch will be represented by the edi-
tor at the Michigan Convention at
Bay City, on Wednesday and Thursday
of next week.
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"rHE FRAMING OF THE AGES. +"

Tho pamphlet with the above title, by
Rev. ". s. Grove, already announced for
publication, Is now ready. A supply has
been received at the Western Branch
and all orders can be filled. 10 cents
single copy; $500 per hundred; $4,000
per thousand.
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FRIDAY. srprrMnrn "a.

Friday morning, conference was held,
beginning at nine, conducted by Rev.
j. J. Austin. A short responsive SER
vice added variety to the opening exer-
else. Prayer was offered by Rev. E. L..
Briggs and brief addresses from the
leader, Hon. M. L. Edwards, and Br.
Briggs, followed.
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The Convention.

AT $50 the Convention was called to
order. There was larger attendance
of delegates and visitors, than on the
first day. The minutes were read by
the Secretary. Afterward the annual
report of that officer for the Executive
Committee was read. We give it sub
stantially in full in another portion of
this paper. There was no discussion
ON this report. 1t was referred to a
special Committee for consideration.
Two Important Addresses.
AT this session two addresses were
given-the first, by Geo. II. Nichols,
of Des Moines, Assistant Secretary
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ssOme of our Failings."

This was the subject of paper read
by Hon. NJ. L. Edwards, at the session
of Saturday. He said +: In treating Of
our failings we necessarily take note of
our needs and our obligations. Our
needs are Of two kinds-objectiye and
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FArHERHooD AND BROTHERHOOD.

cA1hnnnOOD AMI bhOTHEhHOOD.
All men, everywhere, are commanded to
say when they pray, "Our Father" Not our
king, our governor, our sovereign, our ruler,
but "Our Father, who art in heaven" This
prayer is universal in its application; Jew
and Gentle, the lost and the saved, all, ev-
erywhere, making their duplication to our
universal Father. We address the great
Giver of all Good by that dear name, which,
more than all the titles of distinction and
honor, greatness or goodness, expresses the
relationship existing between God and the
human family his children. The Prophet
Malachi asks, "Have we not all one Father3
Hath not one God created us?' Now what
relationship does this grand doctrine teach
us exists between all men as individual mem
bers of Gods great familyP If we are all
children of one common Parent, are we not
all brothers? Most certainly this is true. All,
whether living in palaces or novels, whether
the children of a king or peasant, whether
kind, obedient and loving, or cruel wayward
and hateful, all, all are children of one COM
mon father, God. Jesus was always specially
kind to the poor and unfortunate, and we ara
required to be like him. ''If We have not the
spirit of Christ ye are none of his" And if
we see the wicked-those swift in the paths
of vice and folly, whose hearts are filed with
evil continually-we should, least of all, for
get that these too, are our Fathers wayward
children. Those that are whole need not a
physician. The special work which Christ
came into the world to accomplish is to save
the lost-those who have wandered away
from the fold, those members of his Fathers
family whom he represents in the parable as
the lost sheep, and whom Jesus will continue
to seek until he find and save, that ''there
may be one fold and one shepherd" These
most need our prayers and considerable at
tention. @. s. MoWHoRrER.
Buekhannon, w. Va.
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of the Department Of Public Instruc-
ton, on "a Word to Ministers from a
Layman," and the second by Rev. J.
j. Austin, Attraction and Repulsion
between Pulpit and Pew" We do not
attempt a synopsis of these addresses,
for the reason that they are in hand for
publication in future issue. They
were carefully prepared and very able,
and will repay careful perusal. The
Convention next listened to
The Occasional Sermon.
Rev. W. P. Payne assisted in the de-
votional exercises, and Rev. ]. F. Schin-
dler, of Mitchellville, was the preacher.
The discourse appears in full on the
second page of this paper. The sermon
speaks for itself. 1t is a clear, sound
AID convincing discourse, treating of
the distinctive principles committed to
the care of our Church and the duties
and responsibilities flowing out of the
same. At the close of the occasional
sermon the Convention adjourned until
afternoon.
Afternoon Session.
Re-convened at 2. The President
appointed as Committee on Nomina-
tions, Rev. Messrs. Payne, Briggs and
Mrs. Crum; and as "In Memoriam Com
mittee" Rev. w. A. Pratt.
At 2:15 the special assignment was
an address on our 'Church Literature"
by DR.. Cantwell, which was given in
regular order, followed by an address
from Rev. DR.. Demarest on the duties
of Universalists to their parish and or
CARNATIONS. The General Secretary
improved the occasion to say good
word for the Universalist press. Its a
part of our duty to remember our
papers and periodicals. No other
agencies can do so much for our growth
and prosperity. The folly of parish
quarrels was also made the subject Of
profitable remark. Josh Billings's OBJ
servation in regard to "a healthy hor-
net breaking up camp-meeting'' was
made to do amusing service. The ad-
dress was in the best vein of the Gen
eral Secretary.
Nominations.
This Committee reported as follows
and the report was adopted, the Secre-
tary casting the ballot Of the Conven-
ton. at subsequent session some
necessary changes were made. The
list stood, after final corrections, as fol-
lows:
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Friday Evening.

Rev. DIR. Demarest occupied the pull
pit on Friday evening, by previous as
signment of the Convention, preaching
an able discourse from the words, Acts
viii, 30), "Understandest thou what thou
readest." Rev. J. F. SCHNEIDER took part
in the Introductory exercises, and the
choir of the Cedar Rapids parish dis
coursed some excellent music. The at
tendance at this service was the larg-
est of the week.
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"sHow Us THE FATHER"

'Philip said unto him, Show us the Father
and it sufficeth." So now men grope their
way through this beautiful world, blind and
deaf, crying, "Show us the Father" Day
by day the Father is showing his power and
wisdom in all the forces of nature, in star
light and sunlight, in bird and flower. Day
by day he manifests his love through his
children. Some act of devotion, of self sac
riice, of love, thrills our hearts-the Faith
or again, revealing himself in his children.
Our hearts are gladdened by some act of
kindness; some load of care or trouble is
lifted from US by some kindly, generous
hand--the Father with us and yet we do
not know him. There could be no river with
out its fountain, its source. There could be
no love, no purity, no self-sacriice in man
but for the great fountain--the loving heart
of our Father in heaven. When once our
eyes are opened we see that the Father is
ever with us. No trouble then can overwhelm
us. We know the Father and it sufficeth.
Chicago. F,
AN AGED UNIvERsALIsT CONGREGATION
ALIsT.
Perhaps, my dear editor, you are not aware
of the religious denomination with which /
am closely connected. am the oldest official
and one of the three trustees, of the Conpre-
gational church at -. / have spent many
happy hours with my brethren in that church.
boast not of my good work. but believe
my brethren will say have done what
could. Yet feel there is a wide difference
in our faith and hope in the great salvation.
My age was seventy-four last Christmas, and
my failing physical powers remind me of
putting my house in order, for 1 know not
the day or hour my Lord doth come. am
not reconciled to leaving the world without
letting the extent and enlargement of my
faith be known. The words of an aged
uncle are fresh in my memory to-day-a
man who passed away over thirty-two years
ago. He was also a member of Conprepa-
tional church. He said to me few DAYS be-
fore he died, when on visit to him: 81 be-
lieve in the final restoration and salvation of
all mankind" Now this is my idea-that
the GIFT OF God js eternal life. through Christ,
not of works, sest any man should bcast-
that God was in Christ reconciling the world
"ii'o hinieeii' AL power was gwen MIN tnat
ne should lose nothing, and Christ declare
he will finish his work, make an end of sin,
and punish transgression, and bring in ever
lasting righteousness. When lift my soul
to God in prayer, the first instruction of the
Master is to say, "Our Father" Why is thi
so? Because God is love, and SO loved the
world that He gave his only begotten Son to
suffer for those he created in his owp ;rnaoa
to redeem-save from sin-and bring back
to God, the rightful owner-even leaving the
ninety and nine and going after the estray
one in the wilderness, that there should be
but one fold and one Shepherd. This is love
far beyond the love of woman for her childs
This love is proof enough that Christ will ac
complish the Fathers will. E.r.s,
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Discussion on Funds.
Woman's Aid Association.

BY previous arrangement, authorized
by the program, the afternoon of the
first day was devoted to the interests of
the Woman's Aid Association of the
State. Mrs. Amos Crum, of Dubuque,
presided. Miss Mary Garard, of Nor
rison, ILL.,, offered prayer. Mrs. Crum,
on assuming the chair, said:
Ladies' of the Unirersalist State Aid ASCOT
alton:
My inclination would be to bid you
hearty "good morning." but am forced to
recognize that morning has passed and we
occupy the afternoon of this lovely day.
However, it is much to our credit that we
were asked to occupy the time at the begin
ming of our convention, showing conclusively
that we are an important factor of this body
Since our last meeting we have been as ever
the recipients of our Heavenly Fathers care
and wisdom. 1t will scarcely be necessary
for me to tell you the object of this meeting,
or of the previous workings of the SO called
"Universalist Woman's Aid Association"
The work that has been done has been spon-
taneous, and marvel what we might accom-
plish if we were thoroughly organized and
equipped for the fray. And that is tho work
/ wish to bring before you this afternoon. the
work of organizing and chartering our socie-
ty or Association. The missionary work
of the Universalist women is a momentous
as well as peculiar one and would be ex-'
ceedingly grstified if could give the spirit
of missionary zeal a new impetus. refer to
a conservation to our duty, as Christian wo-
men, doing with will the work that lies next
TO US; and what is there 80 near to US as the
work of our Faith, making ourselves true,
honest Universalists. Whyl you say Uni
versalists have the name of being the most
honest people in any community; true as to
dollars and cents. But are you honestly a
Universalist? Don't you wish you were a
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sunday-schOOl Work

was discussed in two well-prepared
papers, one by Isaac Van Cise, of Mt.
Pleasant, and another by Rev. j. A.
Hoyt, of Belle PLANE. We hope to
print an abstract of these papers here
after,
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SATURDAY, September 25.

The Ladies' Auxiliary met in the YES
try Saturday morning and discussed
methods of increasing the endowment
of the Convention. Perfected arrange
ments for a vigorous campaign were
reported by Mrs. Crum. The plan is
for some one in each county to take
upon herself the duty of securing sub
scriptions to the Permanent Fund, ag-
gregating at least $25 year for five
years.
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Trsasurer's Report.

F. A. Bonner, the Treasurer, offered
his annual report which was duly re-
ferred to Auditing Committee. Amount
raised for Convention expenses during
the year, 1929 IS. Amount raised to
pay debt of Marshalltown Church, $500.
Amount of the Permanent Fund, ST.
395.29.
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j. S. CANTWELL, D. D., Editor.
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President: J. D. Platt.
Vice-President: Rev. A. Crum.
Secretary: Rev. j. A. Hoyt.
Treasurer: F. A. Bonner.
Trustee for two years ] as. A. Throop
MT. Pleasant.
Trustee for three years: w. F.
Brown-Waterloo.
Delegates to the General Convention:
Rev. j. F. SCHNEIDER, Mrs. A. Crum,
Hon. M. L. Edwards.
Visiting Committee to Lombard
University /: Rev. w. A. Pratt, 1. Van
else.
Fellowship Committee Rev. w. A.
Pratt, A. ASThayer, F. J. Upton.
Occasional Preacher: Rev. M. H,
Houghton, Storm Lake.
Rev. ]. F. SCHNEIDER
made verbal report of the subscrip.
tions of the past year to the Permanent
Fund. Several hundred dollars have
De6n reallZed.
Pledges for Next Year.
The call of the parishes for subscrip-
tions for the next years Convention
work was next in order and continued
for an hour with the result of realizing
about $3.50.
Fellowship Committee.
This Committee reported through
Rev. J. a. Hoyt. License granted tc
Mrs. M. T. Whitney, Oct. /, 1885
Transfers granted Rev. Mary Garard
and Rev. B. F. Drumming to Illinois
Rev. A. G. Barry, D. D., to Wisconsin
Transfers received Rev. M. II. Hough
ton, from Connecticut, and Rev. A. A
Thayer, from Minnesota.
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The State Agent, Mrs. F. A. Bonner,
of Belle PLANE, made her annual re-
port. The boxes yielded last year
$40 %, divided according to law be-
tween the State and General Conven-
lions.
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q IA OtAELTDN4
Sheriff Of Linn county, Oregon,
per JAS. J. CHARLros. Deputy.
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ssrF

"Stand back, gentlemen | Clear the
track r shouted the police, end ~ ths
quickly gathering crowd surgad back,
steamer No. came up the street, the
magnificent black horses striking frs
from the pavement.
But hold A wheel comes Off tbs
steamer Il overturned, and the brave
iiremen are picked up bleeding and
acnselessl
An investigation revealed the fact
that In oiIing the steamer that morning
tho steward had neglected to put In The
llnch.pin. A little neglec! on bis part
had caused a loss of half million dol
lars. Tho busy marts Of trade are fol
Of men who arc making the aame fa.al
mistake. They neglect their kidneys
thinking they need no attention, where
~ IL they made occasional use Of Warn
er's safe cure they would never say
that they don't feel quite well that
tired feeling bothers them that they
are plagued with Indigestion that theil
brain refuses TO respond at call /; thal
their nerves are alI unstrung. g.-Fir'
Journal.
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Sharif's Sale.

IN le Circuit Csarf ef he state Of Oregon for
Linn County.
z r Moody, Governor. II + Earhars, Secre.
tAFy OF State aud Ed HirNch. Treasurer of
the State Of Oregon, constituting tho Beard
Of Commissioner for the sale Of school lands
and the management Of the common school
fund. Plaintiffs.
J L Kendall and Martha Kendall bis wife.
4 J Black, Joseph Pearl, w ] Stewart as
Administrator OF the estate of I l. Porter.
deceased and d b Montelth, John II Mullen
and Chas A CurrAn. partners doing bpsiress
under the tiFm name Of u Is Monteith Co,
Defendants.
: NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue
os an execution and an order Of sale issued
cut Of the above named Court ia tho above
entitled cause and 70 me directed anil deliv.
cred, will on Saturday the Cad day Of Jan.
Court House door ia Albany, Liam county,
Oregon, sell ~ public auction for cash IN
hand 70 thehlgheat bidder the real property
described Ia said execution ~ follows, to-
wit Tho west Of the southwest ! Of Sec.
tion 10. Township Is, South Range 3 west
Of the Willamette meridian in Lam county.
Oregon, containing 50 acrea. The proceeds ot
sale 90 be applied First 10 the payment og
the eoats and disbursements Of suit taxed at
s3i is aud the coats Of and upoh aaid writ.
Second 70 the payment OF Plaintiffs claim,
to-wit s6sl.S3 with Accruing interest at
ten per cent per annnm from Oct. 29th, 1856,
and $50 Attorneys fees. Third 10 the pay
ment of tho claim Of the Defendant " ]
Stewart, a. Administrator OF the estate Of
7 l. Porter, deceased, to-wit 1887. 4G aud
interest thereon nt the rate Of one per cent
per month from Oct. 2gth, 1855, and $50
Attorneys fees. Thereafter II the said claim
OF w ] Stewart as Administrator of the
estate Of I /. Porter, deceased. be not satis-,
| tied, viii sell At the time, place and in the
manner and ia accordance with tho terms
above set forth, ths following described land,
to-wit I6 acres of land OF OF the southeast
corner Of Samuel Anderson's donation land
claim and lying parallel aud east Of the
County road and adjoining the so acres Of
land herelnbefore described. Tho proceeds
Of sale 70 be applied in payment Of any bal.
ance remaining unpaid on the claim of " ]
Stewart - Administrator Of the estate Of I
l. Porter, deceased. after the exhaustion Of
the funds arising from the sale first above
ADVERTISED.
Dated this Dec. 2nd, 1886.
| j. X. CHARLTON,
Sheriff Of Linn county, Oregon.
per JAS. J, CHARLTeS, Deputy.
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To the Unfortunate |

WeaknesE, Imp0fency, and Loss Of Manhood
permanently cured. The sick and afflicted should
not fall TO call upon him. The Doctor has Travelled
xtcpsivcly In Europe, and inspected thoroughly the
Various hospitals there, obtaining great deal Of
yaupble information, which he Il competent 70 i'm
part 70 those In need Of his services. The Doctor
cures when others fail Try him. DIR. GIBBON
viii make no charge unless he effect cure. Persons
at . distance CURED AT HONE. All communities
tions strictly confidential. All letters answered In
plain envelopes.
Send ten dollars for package Of medicine, Call or
write. Address DIR. j. r. GiBB0E, Box 1857, San
Franeico, Cal. lMenton Albany DEMccRArl
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CaureA nice Ory

u. p. CHURcH. --Proachingevery Sabbath,
at IL A. NJ, and p. N. by Rev. 5. q. Ir-
vine, d. d. Sabbath School At '2sS0 p. "A
Prayer meeting every Wednesday ev ening.
EvANeEL1cAL CHURCH. Preaching ON Sab
bath at 1890 A. NJ and P. NJ. Sabbath
School ll.45. Prayer meeting every We'd
nesday evening 7;S0. 3. II. Davis, pastor.
All are invited.
CoNGRKCATToNALC CHURCH. --Servicesevery
Sabbath at ii A. NJ. and p. n. Sabbath
School At l2;l5 Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening Of each week. J. w.
Harris, pastor.
NJ. r. CHURCH, SoUTH. Preaching every
Sabbath morning at II o'clock A. N. Sab
bath School at 10 o'clock A. N. Prayer
meeting every Thursday evening at 1880
o'clock, Il. M. Calp Pastor.
M. Il. CHuRcH SoUrH, TANaEHr. Preach
ing every Sabbath at $3.50 o'clock,P. NJ. Sab
bath School at 2;S0 o'Olock,P. Al. \. NJ. Cnlp,
Pastor.
M. f. CIURcH. Preaching every Sabbath
At III A. AZ. and p. NJ Song service ~
the evening before sermon. Sabbath School
Nt 2,30 P. N. Prayer meeting every Thurs.
day evening. Rev. Ii. z. Webb, pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH H-Service every
Sabbath morning and evening in Church
cor. Broadalbin and Fifth Sta, Sunday School
at 2:30 p. IN. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening. Rev. Isaac II. Condit
pastor.
FtRsr BAPTIST CnuRcu.-Preaching every
Sabbath at Ill o'clock a m. at Church on 9th
Street. Sabbath school Immediately aftor
morning services. Prayer meeting cry
Thursday evening at 7;S0 o'clock. I u
BrOwnson, pastor.
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Wheat--60c per bu.
Oata--28 I"
Ieof--on foot, 81 q 2Xe
Hay--baled, sS@io per ton.
loose,s5 70 o..
Potatoes-new 30 cts per bushei.
Bacons-hams, lie
shoulders, 70.
sides, iOc.
TArd--l0c por ID.
FIourl-4.b0 per bbl.
BUTTERFLY ets per lb.
Chickens-2.sO per doz.
sngar-san Francise @, slsc.
Mill Feed--bran, Ii.00 per ton.
shorts, IS.
middlings, IS.
Chops, II.
E4sgs-a0 cents per doz'