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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16

WE give this week, from a special
correspondent, quite full report of the
Des Moines meeting of the American
Board. The interest in the Future
Probation controversy among the Con-
gregationalists is not by any means
confined to that body of Christians. 1t
is controversy in which Universalists
have particular interest, and our read
ers will appreciate the extensive report
which THE UNIvERsALIsT furnishes.
No doubt the question will come up for
discussion in the Congregational Con-
vention which is held in Chicago the
present week, and another lively time
is anticipated.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16
SATURDAY, OCTOBER IS, 1886.
FOR AKRON.

The Chicago 81 Atlantic is the most direct
aud expeditions line from Chicago to Akron.
Trains leave $50 A. M. and 7:45 P. M. Fare
$40. Parties will remember that in order
10 secure the reduction, it will be necessary
TO comply with the conditions named in the
notice on the eighth page, which requires
that a certificate be taken from the ticket
agent at the point where the full fare is paid.
The morning train from Chicago reaches
Akron at 11:40 P. NJ. The night train arrives
at 8:15 on the following morning. Chicago
q Atlantic trains leave Grand Trunk depot,
corner Polk and Dearborn.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16

AND now the report comes from
Boston, that the Andover professors
are to be tried for heresy in the matter
of the second probation. 1t is also
limited that the Supreme Court is to be
asked to pass upon the question whether
the new departure opinions are consist
ent with the original foundation of the
AndOver seminary. In case of the trial
for heresy, Joseph Cook should be
made one Of the prosecutors. Then,
indeed, things would move along at a
lively gait.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16

THE Missionary Hume, whose views
on the second probation for pagans,
dead and alive, gave rise to the present
commotion in the American Board, and
for whose benefit DR.. Alden's special
creed was instituted, is to be returned,
notwithstanding his troublesome here
sy. This is the one positive outcome
of the Des Moines meeting. But the
end is not yet.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16

The Anchor Line steamship Anchoria
about whose non-arrival from Glasgow
there has been much painful anxiety,
reached st. Johns, N. F., on Monday.
Her shaft was broken when few days
out, and she had to make the voyage by
sail. The Anchoria had on board 400
passengers and a crew of 125. 1t was
feared last week that another ocean hor-
ror had been added to the long list
Happily it has proved otherwise.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16

THE meeting for the organization of
the Texas State Association is reported
in our columns this week. 1t has good
company, appearing in paper which
reports the Des Moines meeting of the
American Board, the Michigan Con-
vention and the Ohio Sunday-School
Convention.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16
PARAGRAPHS FROM READERS.
GOD THE FATHER OF THE RACE,

God is the father of the race, and his love
for this race is commensurate with His own
infinite fullness. If God ever loved, he will
forever love. "God SO loved the World that
he gave his only begotten Son"-not
righteous, not the elect, but "the world''-
immortal man created in his own image and
likeness "God commendeth his love toward
us in that while we were yet sinners Christ
died for the ungodly." Not for the DEVILS
children, but for his own hayward, wander
ing offspring, that these might be brought
home again and become subject to his right
full authority. WIN.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16

WORD comes from Akron that the
Hotel Buchtel and the Empire House
will entertain Convention guests two in
room, at $1.50 per day. Hotel Wind
sor at $3.50, without condition. Reg
ular rates at these houses are $500.
The reduction will be found serviceable
to the friends who prefer hotel accom-
mOdatious,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16

MEssRs. Jones and Small are to be
invited to conduct revival in Boston
tits not determined whether the church
on birthstone Corner" OF the common,
will be selected as the place of meet
ing. The first would be appropriate;
but the fresh air circulating around the
common will be needed when Jones
speaks.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16

ARCHBISHOP ELDER, of Cincinnati, has
issued circular relative to the debts of
Archbishop Purcell and calling on the
Catholics Of the diocese to contribute to
their liquidation.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16
CANNOT SUPPORT THE OLD THEOLOGY.

CANNOT SUPPORT THE OLD THEOLOGY.
am an old Universalist of fifty years.
standing, though not brought up under its
influence, yet strong in the faith of the
worlds salvation, not from an 'endless bell,"
but from the thraldom of darkness and sin,
1 rejoice greatly in the contemplation of this
glorious and ennobling theme. I rejoice in
all expressions of love and gratitude to our
kind and loving Father, whose tender mercies
endure forever over all his works. have
not the privilege of meeting often with the
brethren of like precious faith, and but sell
dom attend orthodox preaching, for cannot
take any satisfaction in hearing the Father
of us all slandered. think many preachers
are remiss of duty to their hearers by failing
to teach them the true character of God. In
speaking of God most of them will say, "God
is infinite in all his attributes" and leave it
right there. To say that "God is infinite" is
easy enough; but few take the trouble to try
to comprehend it. Such explanation needs
defining R.H.R.
Big Rock, Ioioo.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16

IN hand for publication next week,
an article from DR.. Manley, on Hebrews
tx, 81, %, in reply to DIR. Atwood's
recent criticism.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16

AMONG the addresses at Akron next
week, will be one by Rev. DR.. Tuttle,
of Minneapolis, on the Attractions of
the Ministry.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16
THE sUNDAY-sCHooL MEETING.

Thursday afternoon, beginning at 2,
was devoted to Sunday-school interests
with addresses by Hon. G. W. Gar
field, of Grand Rapids, on "What to
Teach;" Rev. f. w. Dickerman on
illustrative Teaching" and Sunday
School Music" by Prof. E. E. Spauld-
ing.
Mr.. Garfeld's address was full Of
point and ELECTED discussion. In re-
Spouse to the question, "What shall
we Teach?" he observed, "Teach those
things which the children can under
stand. Do not crowd them with mys-
teries. 1t was a mistake to teach the
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16
EVOLUTION AGAIN.

Some writers seem to think that the doc
trine of evolution is good thing, because it
contributes to the idea of grouping to heaven,
instead of going there. But do not see
that the gospel needs any help from that
quarter; or that it would contribute anything
inspiring, unless " flesh and blood can enter
the kingdom of heaven" To my mind "ey-
olution," as it is presented by the advanced
thinkers" has too much of the ring of "ma-
terialism" to be eagerly embraced as a con-
comitant of the Christian religion. The
Christian system is barnacled too much al
ready, without inviting that which is driving
at the very foundation of Christianity. Has
Christ come, or " shall we look for another?"
Having by our profession admitted that
Christ has come, can we expect salvation in
any other? Are we not looking for, or de-
handing another, when we pander to sys-
tenn of bald agnosticism2 Where is any,
thing in the doctrine of evolution, as to
future life and being, that 81 know" can be
predicated? Does it exist Does it DOR
tend anything in that direction? Evolution
contribution to theological science! In
deed! re
BrookDille, Ind
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16
PROFIT BY UNIVERSAL EXPERIENCE.

He who can take no advantage of the ex-
perience and labor of those who have gone
before him is in no sense heritor of the ages,
but is forced to begin where the first man
began and build the whole thing for himself.
1t has been said, Experience is a good
teacher, but the tuition is fearfully high"
Happy is the man, then, who, in his own life
work, can avail himself of the experiences of
others-of those who have gone before him :.
Happy is he who does not have to find every
thing out for himself, but can take on trust
on the authority and experience of others.
Oshkosh, Wis. Ell.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16
PRACTICAL STUDIES IN COLLEGES"

PRACTICAL STUDIES IN COLLEGES"
In The UNIvERsAL1sT of October there ia
under the above caption, quotation from
the Kansas City Journal which ought not to
pass unchallenged. The writer states that
the growing movement to make more prom
inent in the college course, studies of prac-
teal MISUNDERSTANDING political economy
and the duties of American citizenship.-is
to be hailed with satisfaction. True. But
why does he take occasion to make so yipor-
GUS side thrust at the study of Latin and
GreekE He seems to assume that all studies
which are not necessity to business men,
in the every day, practical life they lead"
are Injuries and of little use. Why, then.
is he silent concerning SO many college
studlesf Why, on this basis, does he not OBJ
ject to the study of algebra and geology, cal
culus and chemistry OF what special neces-
sity are they Gin the every day practical Iife''
that business men lead2 The writer is not
fair. He assumes, falsely, that the classics
are studied merely to get ga knowledge of
the dead languages" Then, as they are
studied only as preparation for the profess
sions Che is wrong again), and as our col
ieges are no longer training schools for the
professions simply, but the most of the
young men who attend college enter some
sort of business, the conclusion is implied.
"the dead languages" must go. But why, on
his basis of determining usefulness, should
"the dead fossils" not also go9 Why should
any of the old standards stay2 Is this his
thought to drop them all? If not, where ia
his consistency? Again, if college course
including mathematics, physical science.
classics, logic, history, literature, modern
language, political economy, metaphysics.
ethics, and all the rests luxury, it is a
noble luxury; and the prospective business
man can we'll afford, in these times, to spend
a few years of his youth in enriching and
strengthening his mind for lifetime.
Those persons who regard educational
means from the proper standpoint, fitness
to make men,-and who are familiar with
the results of modern aims and methods in
classical work, will not agree with the Jour
nal man in affirming that "Latin and Greek
are the least important portion of their col
lege course" Nor is his apparent assump-
ton sound that when something new comes
into the college course, something old must
of necessity be crowded out. He seems not
to have heard of the elective system, and its
almost universal adoption. w.p.s.
Akron, D.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16

SATURDAY OF last week was the If
teenth anniversary Of Chicago's Great
Fire.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16
REV. MR.. TAYLOR GOES WEST: MR. HoUGH-
TON STILL AT STORM LAKE.

TON STILL AT STORM LAKE.
send you another copy of our Storm, Lake
Tribune, with marked article, not expecting
or desiring that you publish the same, but, as
the Rev. Mr.. Taylor's petition for the death
of our pastor, Mr.. Houghton, has been 80
generally commented on by the press of the
country, thought another chapter of the
farce might be of interest. The finale of the
matter seems to be that not being located by
the Conference just closed, Mr.. Taylor be-
takes himself to "green fields and pastures
new" in Dakota or Colorado, to begin the
evangelistic work his soul delights in. Like
Geo. Francis Train, two decades ago, he Gov
cts notoriety, no matter what its source. We
feel like giving him a gold headed cane for
the free advertising he has unwittingly given
us.
Storm Lake. Io,od.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16
THE MICHIGAN CONVENTION.

Elsewhere we give report of the
business proceedings of the Michigan
Convention, held from Monday to Thurs
day of last week, Oct. At, at Bay City.
The Convention proper began its ses-
sions on Tuesday, meetings being intro
duced on Monday evening, by sermon
by Rev. Charles Fluhrer, of Grand Rap
ids, on 1.-The Unity of the Divine Econ
omy"-a discourse which shall be print
ed in full in a future issue. We give
in this place review of the Conven-
tion, and for the outline of the business
refer our readers to the first page.
CLERGYMEN AND DELEGATES.
Representatives were present from
the following parishes: Bay City, Char
lotte, Clifford, Concord, Detroit, Do
wagiac, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Lam
sing, Lapeer, Liberty, Manchester,
Port Huron and Portland, with
visitors not accredited delegates from
various parts of the State. OF the
State clergymen, the following were
present: M. B. Carpenter, W. F. Dick
erman, J. M. Getchell, Charles Fluh-
rer, w. L. Gibbs, James Gorton, E. L.
Rexford, D. D., s. HI. Robin, l.. HI.
Squires, r. d. Towne, Robert Wooden,
A. W. Mason-11. Visiting clergy
men: o. Cone, D. D., Akron, O.; j. s.
Cantwell, d D., Chicago; D. Lamphear,
Sharpsville, Pa; Elmer Jacobs.
THE OCCASIONAL SERMON.
The evening of Tuesday was devoted
to the occasional sermon by Rev. DIR.
E. L. Rexford, of Detroit. The con-
gregation filled every seat in the church,
and chairs were placed in the aisles to
further accommodate. The text was
L John iv, 20. The subject: ga
Universalism of Relationships and
Causes must Precede Universalism
of Results" The sermon occupied an
hour and quarter. 1t was delivered
from brief notes; these we have, and
hope to present next week a report for
the first page. 1t is sufficient to say that
the well known preacher held the in
terest and sympathy of the large con-
gregation without faltering from the
first word to the last. 1t was a very
effective and finished discourse, albeit
the Bay City reporter styled it "ser-
mon talk" 1t was all that, but very
much more.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16
ESSAYS AND PAPERS.

The first paper before the Conven-
ton was read on Tuesday afternoon by
Mr.. r. B. Taylor, of Bay City, on
"Some Phases of the Labor Problem. ="
The manuscript has been placed at the
disposal of THE UNIvERsALIsT and at
early date full abstract will be pub
lished. On Wednesday afternoon Rev.
L. 81. Squires read a paper on "Our
Ministry" a compact, forcible and
practical essay,-in our judgment one
of the most valuable papers drawn out
in the present discussion; outlining the
financial, intellectual, moral and social
advantages of the profession and dis
cussing briefly the question, all import
ant to our church, How can we get
young men to enter our ministry?"
This paper is also in hand for early
use in our columns.
DR.. Cone was also one Of the speak
ers at the Wednesday afternoon meet
ing, discussing the topic, 1.-THE Value
of a College Trained Laity." A quite
full abstract will appear hereafter. The
exercises of Thursday were proftably
varied by the paper on Literary Clubs
in our Churches, by Mrs. Fl. f. Jenkins,
of Detroit, which we print in full this
week on the first page. These papers
and addresses were of high order of
intellectual merit, and were warmly
endorsed by the Convention.
DISCUSSION ON FINANCE.
The discussions of the Convention
related largely to the topics of the sew
eral papers read. The business pro-
ceedings were more of the routine
order, and gave little opportunity for
talk. At one point, however, the bus
mess resulted in an animated discus
sion. 1t was in relation to the funds
for future missionary work in the
State. The question was, How shall
we raise the money? The Committee
reported in favor of pledges at the
platform meeting. Others favored a
direct assessment of the parishes. 1t
was the better way to make the church
acquainted with the need. This view
finally carried the hour. Rev. M. B.
Carpenter believed in voluntary pledg-
es. Rev. James Gorton remarked that
if we do not raise the money for our
work we are not fit to live. He would
not, however, seek it by an arbitrary
method. The present method is prob
ably as good as any. Rev. Mr.. Fluhrer
asserted that our people did not like
the assessment" business. We can
get the money easily. Rev. S. H. Rob-
lin believed in the assessment. He
wished that our parishes were not so
highly tempered; that they could see
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16

J. S. CAi.TWELL, D. D., Editor.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-10-16

Rev. j. Coleman Adams lectured in Du-
buque last week. Subject, "Aristocracy."
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The Bloody Shirt.

Tue addresses delivered on Memorial
Day appear generally. so far as we have
any knowledge of them, to have been de-
voted in some measure to what the de-
mocracy style in misunderstanding the
bloody Shirt" We are also of the opinion,
judging from what we hear, that the ad-
dresses were received with approval by
those who listened to them.
"Waving the bloody shirt" Is usually
mentioned by the democracy as something
peculiar to the leaders of the republican
party, for which they alone are response
BILE. and for which the common mass of
people have no respect. But in regard to
the occurrence of this feature in the
recent Memorial Day addresses, the re-
sponsibility for such utterances is not with
republicans but rests upon the democracy
Of the South. who recently teted and almost
deified jeff Davis, and entered upon the
work OF raising monuments to commenor-
ate the ..lost cause" and glorify the
PRINCIPLES for which they attempted to
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Republican state Convention.

The republican State convention will
assemble at Lewiston on Wednesday of
next week. Nearly every town. city and
plantation has elected delegates. The
most remarkable harmony and good feel
ing have prevailed in all sections of the
State at the caucuses which have been held.
Whether they have been tor Bodwell or
Hamlin there has been no dispute. no
wranglng, and whatever the decision may
be as to the candidate to be supported for
Governor, there will be cordial unanimity
in his support at the polls throughout the
length aud breadth OF the republican par
ty in this State. Our opponents, the de-
mocracy, have been flattering themselves
that the republicans would not be harmo-
NOUS in the State campaign, but they are
not going to see their predictions fulfilled,
If they would speak the truth of their
own party they would pronounce it hope
lesslv distracted rent and torn by warning
factions. wrecked by incompetent leader
ship, and doomed to bitter defeat in the
September election.
We trust our republican friends in all
quarters of the State will see to it that the
delegates they have elected attend the
State convention, or that the places of
those who cannot attend are supplied with
good and true men. 1t is a good thing for
republicans to meet together IN these great
conventions and catch the inspiration and
enthusiasm which they create and send
ont by the delegates into all parts of the
State. This year the elections are impor.
tant. The Lewiston convention will strike
the key note of the campaign.
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destroy the United States and establish q
new government with slavery for its chief
corner stone. But for the late
demonstrations in favor of JEFF Davis
in the South, the orations over the graves
of our Union soldiers would have been OF
the usual tenor. 1t required just those
ovations to the President of the rebel
Confederacy, to arouse Northern blood,
and awaken Northern people to the dan
gers to the government which still live IN
that section where the rebellion had Its
existence.
1t is also manifest by the hearty appro-
baton with which the waving of the
bloody shirt" BY our Memorial Day
speakers was received into the good and
honest hearts of the common people who
heard them-that they believe in honest,
patriotic, open speech in regard to men
who still hug treason to their bosoms aud
teach their children to honor the traitOrous
cause which has caused rivers OF blood to
flow in this country. They have much
more respect for those who honestly de-
clare the truth as it is, though it may be
termed derisively waving tbs bloody
shirt" than for those who cry peace !!
peace when there Is no peace, and un-
dertake to cover over with smooth and
deceitful phrase the traitorous spirit that
turks in the South and waits and hopes
for the time to come when it shall have
complete control of the national govern
ment.
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Daily Kenntbee 5onrnal.
Augusta. Wednesday Morning. June 2.
A REPUBLICAN,
STATE CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD IN
City Hall, Lewiston.
Wednesday, June 9th, 1886,
o,cLoCK al. N.,

For the purpose OF nominating candidate for Gov:
ernor be supported at the September election and
transacting any other business that may properly
come before ii.
The basis of representation will be as follows
Each city, town and plantation uill be entitled to
one delegate and for each seventyfye votes cast for
the republican candidate for Governor In 1884, an ad
dtiona delegate and for fraction Of forty votes In
excess OF seventy five votes, an additional delegate
The Stat. Committee will be In session in the Re
ceptiOn Room of the hall at O'Clock on the morning
ofthe Convention, for the purpose OF receiving the
credentials Of delegates.
All the electors If Maine who are In favor Of main-
tanning Protective Tariff; who will join in resist
ing the attempt now being made In Democratic
House Of Representatives TO injure many OF the lead
ing Industrial interests Of Maine; who are in favor
Of elevatng and dgnifying human labor by secar 1g
to the aborer his just reward; who demand freedom
of suffrage throughout the republic and an honest
counting OF the ballots; who uphold all judclous
measures for the encouragement Of American ship
building, who believe In an honest and responsible
civil service and In economical administration OF
the Government; who approve the Prohibition OF
the Liquor Traffic and the Promotion OF the cause OF
Temperance, cordially invited, without regard 70
past political difference, to unite with the Repuoli
cans In the sele cion Of delegates to this Convention
Per order Republican state Committee
JosEPH II MASLEY, Chairman
WILLIS II. WING, Secretary.
Augusta Ne, April 10, 1896.
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The republicans of the Third Congressional Dis
trfct In Maine composed OF the counties Of kenne
bee, Somerset, Waldo and Hancock, requested to
send delegates to a convention to be held at the
Town Hall, ai Waterve, on Tuesday, June oth
1885, at IL O'Clock VI for the purpose OF noml-
mating a candidate for Kepresen from this Dis
tric fer the 5)ih Congress- and for the transaction
Of any other business that may properly come before
the convention.
Basis of representation: Each city, town and
plantation will be entitled to delegate and tor
each seventy five cast for the republican candi
date for Governor In 1884 additional delegate and
for fraction OF forty votes In excess OF seventy-hve
votes, an additional delegate.
EDMUND +. WEBB, Watervilie,
CHAs A. HARRINGTON, Norrdgewock, District
ISAAC &. LIBBY, Burnham, Com
JONI ID HOPKINS, Ellsworth,
Waieryille, April II, 1850.