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daughter of Herodias herself, came in and
danced in the midst, she pleased Herod and
them that sat at meat with him; and the king
said unto the damsel, "Ask of me whatso-
ever thou wilt, andiI will give it thee" And
he swore unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt
ask of me, will give it thee, unto the half
of my kingdom" And she went out, and
said unto her mother, "What shall ask?"
And she said, "The head of John the Bap-
tist."
And she came in straightway with haste
unto the king, and asked, saying, ~ will that
thou forthwith give me here in a charger, the
head of John the Baptist" And the king
was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his
oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him,
he would not reject her. And straightway
the king sent forth soldier of his guard,
and commanded to bring his head; and he
went and beheaded John in the prison, and
brought his head in charger, and gave it to
the damsel; and the damsel gave it to her
mother. And when his disciples heard there
OF, they came and took up the corpse, and
laid it in tomb; and then went and told
JESUS.
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JESUS AND THE AFFLICTED.
Matthew xv. 21-2s; Mark vii. 24-s1. |

Matthew XIV. 2l-20; Mark vii. 24-31.
And JESUS went out thence and withdrew
into the borders of Tyre and Sidon. And he
entered into house, and would ave no man
know it; but he could not be hid. And be-
hold, Oanaanitish woman, whose little
daughter had an unclean spirit, having heard
of him, came out from those borders, and
fell down at his feet. Now the woman was
Greek, Syrophenician by race.) And she
besought him that he would cast forth the
demon out of her daughter; and cried, say
ing, " Have mercy on me, o Lord, thou son
OF David; my daughter is grievously vexed
with demon" But he answered her not a
word. And his disciples came and besought
him, saying, " Send her away, for she orieth
after u.s." But he answered and said, II was
not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house
of Israel" But she came and worshipped
him, saying, "L1rd, help me-" And he an
swered and said unto her, Let the children
first be filed; for it is not meet to take the
childrens bread and cast it to the dogs"
But she answered and said unto him, Yea,
Lord, for even the dogs under the table eat
of the children's crumbs which fall from the
aA.oobCl . -edOlcs 4uou JESUS dUSW6I6u anu
said unto her; o woman, great is thy faith;
for this saying go thy way; be it done unto
thee even as thou wilt; the demon is gone out
of thy daughter" And her daughter was
healed from that hour. And she went away
unto her house, and found the child laid upon
the bed, and the demon gone out.
And again he went out from the borders of
Tyre, and came through Sidon, unto the sea
of Galilee, through the midst of the borders
of Decapolis; and he went up into the noun
tain and sat there. And there came
unto him great multitudes, having with them
the lame, blind, dumb, MANNED, and many
others, and they cast them down at his feet;
and he healed them, insomuch that the null
titude wondered, when they saw the dumb
speaking, the manned whole, and the lame
walking, and the blind seeing; and they
glorified the COP of Israel.
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THE UNTvERsAIIsT: SATURDAY MARCH II, 1885,

pies. The system of Confucius is highly
extolled by European writer's, and most
extravagantly by Chinese. AS accounts
of it are accessible to all readers, 1 need
not stop to describe it. He seems to
have regarded religion less than poll
tics, and the burden of his works relate
to social virtues, civil govern ment and
adherence to ancestral habits The
sect of Taou LITERALLY reason) was
founded by Taou-Keum, a contempt
rary and rival of Confucius. His fol-
lowers may be called the mystics of
China. They profess alchemy, assume
mysterious airs, read destinies on the
palms, and make great pretensions to
deep research and superior light. Their
practical works contain, in general, the
same laudable precepts which distin-
guish the system Of the Jukeasu. The
third sect follow Foe, sometimes Fohi.
Foe is said to be the old photography
of Fuh, which is the Chinese abbrevia-
ton or Fwh-la, or B0Odh. The Bood-
hism of China is the same as that of
Burmah. The system is certainly far
older than either of the others. Chi
nese historians agree that the worship
of Fohi was originally brought from
India. Sir William Jones says conf
IDENTIFY, "Boodh was unquestionably the
Foe Of China" This sect probably
embraces one-third of the entire popu-
lation. The Government acts with in
decision toward it, at one time de-
nouncing it as dangerous, and at an
other contributing to its support. The
priests are numerous, but not greatly
respected. A few are exceedingly we'll
dressed, but generally they are both
shabby and dirty, sometimes quite rag
ged. The idol differs somewhat from
that of the Burmans and Siamese.
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ghe Sunday Sehoo1.
Eessnl1 Series ton 1883.
FIRST QUARTER.
STUDIES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT.
March 20, 1883.
March 20, 1883.
LESSON XIII.-QUARTERLY REVIEW.
BY REV. ROBERT t. POLK.
THE STORY IN THE GOSPELS.

THE STORY IN THE GOSPELS.
For a study of the Review Lesson we give
the Gospel record of the Lessons of the last
three months, compiled from the accounts
of all the Evangelsts. The text employed
is that of the American Revision. Any
change from the language of the text is made
for the purpose of combining two or more
accounts in one connected statement. Where
different statements cannot be so combined
we have adopted the one which appears to be
most inclusive of the others. The lessons
for the Quarter cover the period of our Lords
ministry when he incur ed the malignant op-
position of the Jewish rulers, and the dan
ger of popular outbreak in his behalf on
account of the mistaken zeal of his own fol-
lowers; beginning with an account of the
guilty alarm of Herod, and ending with his
rejection by the priests and rabbis, who de-
termined to have him put to death.
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THE JEWS AND CREMATION,

CEW = AMI ShE "A lONI
Jewish scholars OF modern times have
not neglected the subject, and in the dis
cussions which have been published from
time to time opinions seem to be evenly
divided. If there be any preponderance
of authority in any direction it is certain
ly not against cremation. The question
of Immortality has clearly no right to be
introduced into the discussion. Whether
the body slowly crumble away into dust
or be more quickly resolved by quick
lime, as was frequently the case in the
days Of body snatchers, or be almost in
staneously turned into ashes, is clearly
matter of degree. The real question is
as to our feelings with regard to the va
rious methods. The practice of thou
sands of years has mitigated the horrors
of interment, while the novelty of crema-
ton gives a shock to the feelings at the
suddenness of thus resolving our bodies
into their primordial elements. Crema-
ton is matter of feeling not of religion.
h0 uhlO shno tiuo d mdttor OI leeilHS IL
so far matter of religion that it is ire
Egious to hurt any ones feeling unneoes-
sarily. II science declares emphatically
in favor of cremation, we shall learn to
resign ourselves to it. Whether the dust
returns to earth by slow decay or by the
speedy action of fire is not of moment
from religious point of view, provided
we are convinced that 1.-THE spirit returns
unto God who gave it."-JeaUish Cltroni-
a7o
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HEROD AND JOHN THE BAPTIST.
Matthew xiv. LIP; Mark vi. 1929; Luke tx.

10.
At that season Herod, the tetrarch, heard
the report concerning JESUS and of all that
was done; for his name had become known;
and Herod said, "John beheaded, but who
is this, about whom hear such things?" and
he sought TO see him; and he was much per
picked, because it was said by some that
John was risen from the dead; and by some,
that Elijah had appeared and by others that
one of the old prophets was risen again.
And others said, ct is prophet, euen as one
of the prophets." But Herod, when he heard
thereof said unto one of his servants, This
is John the Baptist whom beheaded; he is
risen from the dead; and therefore do these
powers work in him." For Herod himself
had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and
bound him, and put him in prison for the
sake of Herodias, his brother Philips wife,
for he had married her. For John said unto
Herod. g. 1t is not lawful for thee to have thy
brothers Wife" And Herodias set herself
against him, and desired to kill him; and she
could not; for Herod when he would have
put him to death feared the multitude, be-
cause they counted him as prophet, and he
feared John, knowing that he was righteous
man and holy, and kept him safe. And when
he heard him he was much perplexed; and he
heard him gladly. And when a convenient day
was come, that Herod on his birthday made
a supper to his lords, and the high captains,
and the chief men of Galilee; and when the
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the country, they laid the sick in the market
places, and besought him that they might
touch if it were but the border of his gar
ment; snd as many as touched him we're
made whole.
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ONE o: the most convincing illustrg-
hons or the danger Of large surplus In
the public Treasury is the huge proper
tion which the struggle among Con-
gressmen for the erection OF public
buildings by the Government in nearly
every State and Territory has at last
reached. II is stated on the most re-
liable authority that one hundred and
twenty-tnree Congressman have intro
duced into the House 149 bills asking
for appropriations amounting in round
numbers 20 twenty-five millions OF dol
lars. These bills were introduced by 80
Republicans, 63 Democrats and one
Independent. Geographically the pro-
posed division OF pork, " as it is called
is general, all the States, excepting
Delrware, Rhode Island ard Nevada
being provided for. The New England
States are represented by Is buildings,
costing Sl,52l 900; the Middle States
ask for % buildings and 1886, 900 A;
the Western States or 60 buildings and
buildings and s., ,795, 900, ard the Ter.
ritories andthe Distinct oSColumbia for
buildings and SI,1SO, ,OOO. There is no
politics in the combination that has been
formed to put these bills through by the
well-known system Of "log rolling, and
each political party is about equally re-
presented. Congressman act on the
convenient process you tickle me and
III tickle you" This is a huge grab,
more than two-thiTds Of the contemplst-
ed buildings being entirely unnecessary.
IL is satisfactory, ho~Ever, TO know
from some recent remarks Of President
Cleveland that most OF those schemes,
intended only TO make members ''solid'
with their constituents, Will meet
with veto and that only such as are
clearly and absolutely necessary will
receive the approval Of the Executive.
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CleEeland's Hold on the People.

The Providence Journal is one of the
leading Republican papers of New Eng
land, long edited by the late Senator
Anthony, and can hardly be set down
as a free trade paper, which is the usual
plan hereabouts as to any newspaper
that does not go into Mysteries over
Presidents Cleveland's message. The
Journal in late careful editorial going
over the political situation in the coun-
try says that the Democratic partv, IS
represented by the President, has de-
fined its position. and adds:
Il IS undoubtedly true that there arc
many mistakes aud errors In the details of
President Cleveiand's Recommendations
which should be pointed out and opposed or
amended, but the general spirit and object
OF his message on the tariff is one that rec
ommends itself strongly TO the great major
ity OF the American people as demanded by
common sense and practical judgment. And
the Republican party has repeatedly recon-
mended the same thing In its platforms ard
declarations of principles.
1t then argues that the Blaine mes.
sage from Paris. as we'll as the speeches
of John Sherman and Others. are a
grave mistake" since "it is not only
the unmis:akaO!e duty. but the shrewd-
est policy of the Republican leaders TO
unite with the movement for an intelll-
the spirit ot protection TO American
industries" AS for Cleveland's
strength as a candidate, the Journal
saws frankly that ''there is no question
that he has obtained a personal popu-
larity and confidence that he did not
possess at the time of his first nomin,
tion, owing to a belief in his frmness OF
character and honesty OF pur 0ose."
This we take is the judgment of SEN
slble and candid men of all parties. In
his Own party Mr.. Cleveland is unoues-
tionably much stronger than he was in
1884. and 1t Will put forth such efforts
as it never did before 10 secure his re-
election He is stronger with the indie
pendents, and commands from Repu bli-
cans that respect all fair men Weld 10
opponents who demonstrate capacity
and courage. The most significant fea.
ture of current politics, in neighbor.
hood, street and office talk, is the evil
dence everywhere OF the strong hold
Mr.. Cleveland has on the American
people. Many who speak in this way
will oppose him as a candidate undoubt-
edly, bat it goes for great deal as to
the makeup OF the man, that he COM
mands the respect and admiration from
political opponents because OF his per-
sonal qualities as well as official acts.
-PtttSJlTg Post.
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THERE is probably no Republican in
the land so easily pleased with caudi-
date and platform in the approaching
campaign as John a. Tib6its, late
Speaker of the House OF Representatives
of Connecticut, and, as is claimed, one
OF the test informed politicians Of that
Commonwealth. Tibbits was IN Wash
ington few days ago and was asked
the question who is the strongest
mau the Republicans can nominate {"
His reply was: There is one man
who, if the Republicans nominate him,
can be elected without a shadow of
doubt. He would sweep the country
like a whlrlwind. His name-it is Gen
eral Phil Sheridan, and no one the Dem
ocrats could nominate would be able to
touch him. Why, every Irishman and
every old soldier would vote for him,
which would make powerful combir-
ation.";
He was next asked &" What would be
the platform ? " and Tibbits was fully
equal TO the emergency. His prompt
answer was " Anything. That
wouldn't make any difference. "Sher-
idan and Shenandoah" would be all
the platform We should want, and as
for the tail of the ticket, any name
would do as we'll as another" Tibbits
had evidently heard of the man in the
early days of Texas who went TO a star
dance equipped with a shirt collar and
pair Of spurs.
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STEPHEN J. MEANY, the weil-kown
Irish aSitator, died at Waterbury,
Conn, or Wednesday of last week. He
was printer by trade, aud aboS:t seven
ty years OF age. Iu 1897 be joined the
Irish constabulaIy force. He was de-
tailed to make reports OF Daniel O'Con-
nell's speeches for the use OF the gov
eminent, and being a very rapid long
hand writer, and possessing rsmarka-
o!e memory he performed the work with
notable success. The accuracy of his
reports attracted the attention of
O'Connell, aud for years he was a we'll
known figure on the platform at all the
large political meetings which O'Conneu
addressed. From 1876 to 1865 he was
engaged in newspaper work in Liverpool
and London; but about 1865 was arrest
ed in Liverpool on charges Of engaging
with other Irishmsn in a treasonabIe
conspiracy. lie was convicted and
sentenced TO Is years' penal servitude.
but was soon pardonec, and in 1867
came 20 this country. He was engaged
IN journalism in various American cities
and many years had been prominent as
a speaker and writer for the various
movements in behalf of Ireland. and
made frequent visits to that country.
His last words were Tell them I
WAS true 70 Ireland to the last His
remains were temporarily deposited in a
vault in the city of New York ard will
he sent Tor final interment 10 Innes.
Clare County, Ireland, where his aged
mother resides.
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| IN another column, will lie found a
letter from James G.. Blaine, written at
Florence, Italy, and addressed to B. F.
Jones, of PIttsburg, Chairman os the
National Republican Committee, in
which he announces that his name will
/ not be presented at the Chicago Con-
ventioD in June as a candidate for the
| Republican nomination for President.
| That Blaine would have been nominal
| ed had became a fixed fact and his de-
clination is simply confession that he
would again be defeated. The letter
| is apparently square and unequIvocsl
withdrawal and is so regarded by near
ly all the Republican members of Cor
| gress, those from Maine excepted, but
there are scores of editors of leading
Republican newspapers as well az a
whole regiment of prominent RepuN,i-
can politicians. dyed in the wool Blaine
men, who insist that his letter is
not an absolute declination and
that his friends will carry the Con-
vention for him with hurrah
which will compel him to accept.
Whether the letter really declines or
whether there is a mental reservation
concealed in it looking to the cOntinger-
cy OF his nomination in the manner in
dIcated by his thick and thin admirers.
is question which will be settled, we
presume, by Mr.. Blaine himself before
the meeting o. the Convention. The
doubt among large number of Repub-
licans in regard 10 the sincerity OF Mr..
Blaine when he penned his letter is any
man, and leads the New York Times
to hit the nail squirely on the head by
saying: 1T would not be easy to name
any prominent public man in either
party from whom a document Cf this
SOFT would be interpreted with so much
and so general doubt as TO whether It's
writer meant what he said or said all
that he meant There is one class of
however, who are in per
feet accord as to the true inwardness Of
Blaine's letter. We mean Sherman,
DE Pew, Evarts, Morton,
Harrison, CulIom and .he rest
who have Presidential aspirations, each
and all of whom are entirely satisfied
that Blaine means Just what he says and
are determined to hold him TO his text.
Sherman even goes so far es TO say that
his knowledge that Blaine contemplated
writing letter of deciination was the
reason why lie (Sherman) became a
candidate. Blaine being now out of the
way, or supposed to be, will invest with
increased interest the movements on
the Republican chessboard from this
time up to the meeting of the National
Convention.
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The Plain Truth.

The Philadelphia Press and other Re-
publican organs refuse to discuss the
question of reduction of the revenues
excep: upon abstract principles of politi-
cal economy. They evade the real point
at issue.
President Cleveland, an his message
TO Congress, specifically declared that
we are confronted by a condition and
that the theory of "free trade'' OF of
protection" has nothing to do with the
matter. And what is the condition ?
Why, the continuous Increase of an al
ready enormous and useless surplus in
the treasury.
1t is agreed on ali sides that the reve-
nues must be reduced in order that the
increase of the surplus may be stopped
and that the people may DE relieved of
needless burdens of taxation. The only
question to be solved is how is this re-
ductiOn to be effected
President Cleveland recommends that
raw materials employed in manufacture
be admitted duty free and that the taxes
on the neceSsarIes of life be reduced.
He also recommends that in making
changes in the tariff laws. as suggested
in his message, care be 5aken that no
industry shall be inju:iousIy affected.
Now the Philadelphia Press and 9th
er Republican organs stigmatIzs these
suggestions OF the President as indica-
ting free trade" policy. They do
this because they imagine that people
can still be frightened By the old whig
bugbear. If they Were fair in their
treatment OF the Presidents sugges-
tions. they would meet them sauareIy
on their merits.
There is middle course between the
present monopoly producing tariff and
'free trade" which at the present time
IS the only safe one to be adopted. That
course is outlined in the Iecommenda-
tions of the Presidents message. If
congress should adOpG that course we
should not have free trade" but freer
trade and wider and better market
Tor American products. ''Protecrionp
would still remain a prominent feature
OF The tariff, but Il would not be of so
extravaRant a character as TO create
and foster monopolies.
IhIs is the simple. plain, unyarnisbed
truth, and these Republican organs
may as well prepare to accept it
Harrisburg Patriot.
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That Tells the stery.

One OF the witnesses before the House
Committee that is investigating the
coal strike said on Saturday that .,Mr.
Pardee is worth S47, ,0OO, 600 thirty five
years ago he was worth nothiEg.''
This estimate OF one of the coal
barons' wealth may be exaggerated. but
1t is known that he Is a many million
aire. All the other active members of
the coal combination, and many that
have retired, are ricn-some of them
beyond the dreams of avarice.n They
have their city houses and town houses.
their steam yachts, fast horses. big
diamonds, great blocks OF railroad
stocks and piles of utterly superfuous
wealth.
How, meanwhile, have the miners
Jared Their lot is harder than it was
thlrty-hve years ago. They are barely
able 20 keep soul and body together.
Tens OF thousands of foreign !aborers
have been imported, duty free, to press
down the wages. 4 gigantic combina-
lion or railroads controls the traffic. A
Few gentlemen meeting in a parIor''
limit the production of coal and fix
prices and wages.
n comparison of the condition OF tn,
operators and the operatives shows who
IS protected" by the laws and who is
favored by CONTRACTS and stipulatjons.
N. y. World.