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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
COMING CONVENTIONS.

The Republican Central Committee
Meets and Gall a County Convention
for May 12th.
The republican central committee OF
Yankton county held q session at the
city hall this afternoon for the purpose
OF calling conventions and cauouses for
the political work of the spring and fell.
There we're seven members of the COM
mittee present.
Fred Schnauber was elected temper
airy chairman, in the absence cf Chair
man Potter, and !. r. Hanson was
chosen secretary.
Saturday, May 18th was agreed upon
as the date OF the county convention to
elect delegates to the territorial repub-
lican convention TO be held at James-
tovn on the 10th inst and Thursday,
May 10th was recommended as the day
for the caucuses in the several preciacts.
The apportionment wss based upon
the vote for Delegate Clifford in 1856
and delegates were allowed the several
precincts as follows: First precinct, 6;
second, 1: third. 81: fourth, 8; fifth, 5;
sixth, 3; seven.h, 8, eighth, 8; ninth, 6;
tenth. 4: eleventh, 8; twelfth, 2; thir.
teenth. ID; fourteenth, 2S.
For the county convention TO elect
delegates to the republican territorial
convention at Watertown, August 22nd
the chairman of the county central com-
mittee was authorized to issue q call and
fix dates for convention and caucuses
and to use the apportionment agreed
upon by the committee for the James.
town convention.
The call for the fret convention will
be officially promulgated tomorrow.
| Dina A~0foo - -a. pD,rvpt.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
Poison.

To the Press and D%akotaian: Ii our
city is healthy it is in spite OF the
poisoned south wind as ii comes across
the many dead dogs and dead horses
that are left unburIed under the river
bank and on the sand bars on the south
border of the city limits. The carbonio
acid, and other noxious gases, arising
from those carcasses,s are sufficient TO
poisson all our Yankton blood. Now We
humbly pray our CITY authorities to enact
an ordinance that shall require the
owners of dead animals, not intended
for meat, to bury them seven feet below
the surface Of the earth. We the citizens
of Yankton believe that cleanliness is
is essential to health.
r. w RussErr.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
Hensberg at sioux City.

The Sioux City Journal of Tuesday
gives the following o OF the ap-
pearanoe Of the Bensberg opera COM
pany (Which is to be in Yankton Friday
and Saturday evenings of this week) in
that city on Monday evening:
II Kate Bensberg's voice has lost any
of it's sweetness, purity or power since
her last appearance here it was NOT per-
ceptible last night in "L'Eolair." and it
is almost marvellous that an organ SO
wonderfully delicate and refined should
maintain intact its original beauty. She
reveals to her audience The potent charm
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
'ura the expense of Quitting for the

ours the expense OF Quitting for the
field.
Mr.. Wallace has furnished the excava-
tion for the west wing at the insane
hospital and has the concrete work in the
foundation is well under way. He will
let the contract for the wing to another
man and work q large force Of stone
masons on the foundations for the vest
wing.
Negotiations for an excursion train
from Yankton to Sioux Falls on either
the Northwestern or Milwaukee roads
for tomorrow are now pending with
prospects of SUCCESS. The oratorical
contest OF Dakota colleges occurs in
Sioux Falls tomorrow and a large num-
Der of Ysnkton college students will at
tend.
Two TIN horn gamblers raised q row at
q Second street dive to-day, by getting
inta q rough and tumble discussion over
o game of cards. One Of the "gama'
snatched . $40 pot on the other fellow,
~
and there was an immediate suspension
of pleasure, and fists met noses forcibly
and frequently. Blood flowed unob.
structed and the police nabbed one oil
the fighters and he is in the cooler. The
other departed stealthily and escaped q
dose of Justice.
A crowd OF about seventy men and
teams, with about IS many wagons
scrapers and plows as that many mer
and teams oan handle, were encampeo
on the hill north OF Yankton last might
and at early dawn they folded their tent
and stole away. The force is in the en-
ploy Of Stubbins Brothers, Of Sioux City
which place is now its destination. TIL,
Manitoba grade between Huron ant
Watertown vas the scene of the las
work done by these graders, who viii
next be employed on the streets OF Siou,
City. They came from the north and de
parted toward the east.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

the duet "Maying" was graceful, as tie
selection was appropriate to the day.
The following is the programme:
Beethoven. (1770 1S27)-Sonata, In @
Minor, op. ~. Adagio Sostenuto.
Allegretto. Presto Agitsto.
Sohumann. Qs10.1s56)-Traumerei
and Romance.
Chopin. Qs09.1s49)-scherso, in B
fat minor, op. 81.
Alice Mary Smith-Duett. Vocal,
Maying.
Pepper. (1s46- )-Gavotte. in D
major, op. %, No. 2.
Bach. tl6S5-1750)-Prelude and Flu
que, in E minor. No. x, Book I. W.
T. u.
Miss Minnie Jenoks will play to-
morrow night OF 8 O'Clock OF the third
recital.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
PERSONAL.

.....- 1bahSo tA @
A. Sunde, OF baskerville, was in Yank.
con last night.
John .. Murphy, left 81 4 p. m. for
Aurora, Illinois.
W. J. Walters visited Sioux City and
returned yesterday.
Miss Mollie Griffin, formerly of Yank-
ton, now of Boston, arrived to-day for
Q visit with friends.
Mrs. q. q. Hudson arrived to-day
from the east after o visit OF four months
duration with relatives.
Mrs. Crank Searle and children, Of
Sioux City, came up to-day for g visit
with Judge Eldredge and family.
Madame Blaneh, the mind reader,
went to M:schell to-day, where she ex.
poets to find some minds which she can
see through.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
second Conservatory Recital-AEfs
Vann;a n Rnfchrur

second Conservatory Recttal-AEfss
Jennie ID. Retchum.
The large audience at the second piano
recital last night, indicated the interest
of our citizens in the Yankton college
conservatory of music, and the excol-
lence OF the work done the evening be-
fore by Miss Bruce. Miss Jennie D.
Ketchum was the pianist, and By her
tasteful, accurate and sympathetic rem
dering Of the programme was the adj
miration Of he audience, and made her
many friends. Miss Kstchnm excels in
the softer and more tender parts, enter.
ing thoroughly into the spirit of the
composer. Probably the Scherzo by
Chopin and the adagio movement OF
Beethoven's O sharp sonata brought
out Miss Ketchum's talent at its best,
Prof. and Mrs. Young's rendering Of
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
Relton at sioux city.


O. E. Bolton who is to appear in the
college course in this city tomorrow
evening entertained q Sioux City u
dience last evening and the Journal says
this OF him:
Those who attended the fine scenic OK.
hibition and listened 10 the accompany
ing historical narrative by O. e. Bolton
at the Congregational church last even
ing enjoyed q pleasant treat. Mr..
Bottoms subject was "The Four
Napoleona." and as he depicted in
we'll chosen language the fortunes of
their remarkable dynasty his descrip-
tions were happily aided by beautiful
views Of the persona and things re-.
ferred to thrown on q large canvas on
the rear wall OF the au-
dience room by q powerful calcium light.
Mr.. Bolton has travelled extensively in
Europe, and the manner IN which he
presents his subjects makes them truly
realistic.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

Old papers 300 per hundred. See our
window curtains. New wall paper at
HowARD'a.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

branches of repairing. Cleaning and
ayeing in first class style at the Steam
Dye house, west Douglas avenue be-
tween Third end Fourth. z
PATTEN & Mo1DENHAUER.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

House PIants-Giadiolus bulbs al
so cents per dozen, at OARsEy's.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

Max. Thermometer 48.
Min. Thermometer AZ.
tDenotes trace of rain fall.
W. D. FULLER. Observer.
AT VARIOUS POINTS.
Yankton Signal Station, May 2-Reports
have been received to-day as follows from
northwest signal stations:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
TEACHERS, INSTITUTE,
Increased Attendance and Increased In
ferest-Aliss Esther Cinrx's Primary

Increased Attendance and. Increased In
terest-Aliss Esther iarX' Primary
Methods.
This has been another day OF profit to
the teachers of Yankton county. The
teachers institute is verifying the pre-
diction Of Monday as to the increase in
attendance and interest and there is
ground for the assertion that this in
stitute will be one of the most success
full one held in Yankton county. The
corps of instructors is especially efficient
and their instruction is interesting to
every body, particularly to those who
are teaching or who design teaching.
To persons outside OF the ranks of the
teachers an afternoon spent at the in
stitute would prove valuable and enter
tanning, for while the institute is in n
sense a sol DOL, the discussions and argu-
ments which OCCUR contain food for
thought.
To-dsy's programme has not varied
materially from that OF yesterday, but
new phases of the old topics are discussed
each day so the subjects never grow old.
or particular interest is the instruc.
tion in primary work which Miss Esther
CLARK is giving the institute. Miss CLARK
is one OF the most successful teachers OF
primary classes who has taught in this
city. Yesterday afternoon Miss CLARK
had one of the classes OF her school at
the institute, and when the hour for the
discussion of primary work arrived the
class, which is composed of boy and girl
cherabs who are very, very small, was
ushered to the front row Of seats, and
there with Miss CLARK went through o
lesson. Miss CLARK adopts various meth
DDS OF teaohing the children, COM
bining business with pleasure. For
instance, she writes the word Shat" on
the blackboard and Immediately sends
one of her pupils after a hat. Then she
has the class tell all about shat article.
This serves to instrncS the children in
many things at once, Miss Olark's work
is Of great value to the institute.
The teachers at the institute will en-
Joy a social at the Commercial house
this evening.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

Spring has come. now in the time to
get your clothing renovated and 70.
paired. Win do binding, lining and all
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
Tintypes at wULPrs Gallery.

Black Hills eYegreene, spruce and
minor tame plum trees for sale by
3. o. FARGO. Gayville Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

WaDted-500 acres breaking TO do.
Enquire OF Mortgage bank.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
Lettuce at PORTER

1O,OOO-Diamond willow fence posts
for sale. Apply to ] j. FKLBKR.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

Go to Munroe's for your paints,
oils and glass.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
announcement.

Onion sets, garden grass and clover
seeds OF every variety at CARNEY's.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

Red Cedar Posts at
ST.. CRoIx LUMBER Co.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
Pine Apples at PoRTEa's
hoard of Trade nIee,ing,

An adjourned meeting of the board OF
trade will be held at the city hall Mon
day evening, May Hh, ct eight o'clock
at which q proposition to amend the by
laws go as to abolish the board Of di-
rectors will be voted r. A full atten-
dance is requested.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

New designs In wall papers at
MUNROE 81
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
aily gress at,d 9akataiau
yANKToN, D. T.. MAY 2, 1888.
THE WEATHER.

LOCAL oBsERvArIoNs-TAKEN ON 77TH MgRI-
DIAN TIME-EIEvATIoN 1884 FEET ABOVE
SEA LEVEL.
War Department., Division of Kilograms, fer the
benefit of Commerce and Agriculture.
Signal Service q. g.. A., Ysnkton. May 2. 'ss.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
Rad;shea and Onions at PoRrEss.

+. ~. ZIEBAOH, PRESIDENT.
w. 8. Bowen. Secretary Pro Tenn.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
Farnishsd Rosm WaHtsd

A furnished room wanted by q lady.
In the vicinity Of upper Third street
preferred. Apply Of this office.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

Mind reader Q. the Merohants kotel.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

Fresh lettuce, parsley and onions 40
CARgHY's
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

DR.. Miller, the dentist, BIAS formed o
partnership with DR.. j. s.. Ketner, Of
Philadelphia
Oae OF the firm will visit all suburban
towns. DR.. Ketner, ia q graduate OF the
Philadelphia dental college and is pre-.
pared to preform all Dental operations
by the latest methods.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
ESTABLISHED z

Real Estate Agency,
II Eears Ezxperlence II
Offers to the Public a
List Of Genuine Bargains
Consisting Of choice lots in
all parts Of the city. One
half of Taylor & Sargent's
addition. The two forties
South and west Of fair
ground.
General Dealer in Bonds and Mort
cages. Money to Loan at all times.
No Charges Made to Show Property.
g. w. ROBERTS,
Corner Third and Walnut Streets, Yankton, Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

CranDerties ~ CAkNRYg.
Watches, diamonds, silver
goods and spectacles, at the
tewelry store of
IL. q. CLARK B GO,
Yankton, ID. II.
Wanted-Two frat class dress
makers as Miss LlNDskY's.
Broadway, opposite Max's store.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02

Short Hand, Type Writing and
Telegraph by the term or course
at the Commercial College.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-02
Money to Loan on Real
Estate, City and County.
g. w.

Cranber,ies at OAHsnY's.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-12

COMMONWEALTH CO.. VIRGINIA.
IrIfTT lE

COMMONWEALTH CO.. Virginia.
NFflTr Nf
>gplrls-I.rrNT co., prHllC PRINTING.
itilHMONp. Va, august ID. l---.
DROPOsAL5 FOR PUBLIC PRINT
] lNG.
BINDING. RULING. LlTH0GPAplllNN 80.
>r0ilroro-as 1911 Dee received 81. ,As tie
t-c-lIl
THURSDAY. SFrrrvnrR y. 1855
af 'en .f.rthc PRINTING. BINDING. ri T.
ING. LlIHDDNf pNiNG. AC. Poo the Stat"
.l Nifu.uit lor fhc year hs-i'n.r- NrtNtcr
l~f. -.. and ending t.e aOth aay 90 >tlttm-
Deer. lr-Y.
pl.ai.l schedules. showing ia detail the
ifeM. required 5000 b" imul-u,n nt.i'f- on
application tUfsl. Office. on Whl,h a. aids N.ll
b. Required fO bee nal.
Contractor. w.l boz required 10 enter .hto
bond. VITA scrliiy q, tc allmfei ut fnt
Secretary oi tlc comm nVtt'a. i'r fhe
prompt and idltntul execution o. - con
ffttt-.
lherllt is reserved of rejecting amy ord
a.l l.I-.ali the work viii De- awarded iu such
lots or petitions aS the cupvuhitndeai na3
.ce III proper. .,-.-,.-
superintendent Public Printing.
5sepi 90 %
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-12

torntit produce
Ap1e--Choee early lsr barrel s. al o.
51.Dll mixed i.t.. 7t.. fN 81 3D..
f-cu-N ir1.uid bans. ...N.te Nd ST. greg
pound. neW beams ,uaI li POD I.e ueH
Aams large. lO 90 l-' ..c- u in i-
shoulders. lltollc.
iee~vaX-io to 21c per lNrud.
Butter Virginia cfcamtrr. -l fO I'D. ii.iu-
.ly sacked Virginia, lst7 -NU D.'f.e fe'-
loW. store parked lNirs'fI1l. iN to I-0 -'nfe
packed. mixed c0lar aged sweet j. go iic
Store packed lur o. good I'D t1 i-r.
EGG I'm cratcs Oieshl % 90 lsc. in boxes
and barrels. g. tO l1c.
pou.try-Hens - TOTE. mixed cools. -n
to 22 spring chickens. l5 to -'c ducks. 80
io 70.
Dried Fruit Peaches peeled % Joe un
peeled halye, BE Apple sliced 60 5e.
quarters g o. &C.. Cierrie. Ired lO 90 ID
Rackberri.s To- 5i Whor.ebernes g to
-
Fcathers-Prme 1--we goose, 50 90 40 per
pound. mixed. % a. Zoe.
FlaN,red-Per bushel a5. t0 81 900.
Hidcs-DTy hiui- light weights. b ia 'c
per pound heavy weights. ID per pound. dry
saltea. &c. green sailed g.. green BE-.
Wool rUbVa-hed 40 20 5-c per pound
unwash.d 22c per pound.
larl-inme country. ~ % 'c per pound.
Pra.m.-Fany Sock. rer pound 4 o.
rs i ,,,o1. nr'ei ~ es+osr IN
p.ern,.- per rr.tr 81 oa+oslsn
Boo,.-Gin,enr. reruo.rd d .-5c. Seneca.
ner ronn1 81 3lc
croc.,,es re-
.,o-.
IRON. ,., 81 ~, e., W.
Ba-kets-W Willow. 81 % to $50 per nts.
split. soto 81. lerdozeu-
Rice Carolina. 0to a. Ransoon 'lc.
Smi-liNc-p''l iron store 81 - ground
Tallow-ic.
Chce>e-frme cutting. l2c common Ito
loc. English DAIRY. Use, pineapple, -5c.
Iard-Pare &c. refined. lot.
y. ia~~,--ENfra hoeshead, lj to l5o
tierce-. a % l... barrels l5n loo. genuine
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-12

Cr.seo. September II Wheat olened
Ic. lower bg active. Corn steady bu' lower.
Gals steady and unchanged Pro. -ioa,
strong. nrin and higher Closing -.on.
Wheat Sep emher 90fm91tc. October.
-a-.. December. WIm'usc. Corn ~crfem-
hr- t-le. October. llufltc.. Docemh.r.
ntc Oats September 2i.c. December.
&c.,. May -s;c Pork. September 1880.
Lard September end Oo0Der Joe. sAot
r-us. -lni.mler and ullnl.r. . ID.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-12
j.. HARRIS. Clerk.
" n. RArSTs. ?. q. iai2, laWiw
NIRGlNIA-IN THF CLERKS Of


= ITI'fI = ! = ~ TT 0-TIIItN = Ut :
FlCE o. THE CIRCUIT COT KT OF
tle County OF New Kent, H., 18th day cf Al
gust. ISIS I'm vacation.
Hocha ays' reritp..
AGAINST
p. Is. Jones per rep. 81 ala.
The object 81 fhs >nif j. 0cause u l.. Hem
lcy. admin 's'raior al q. II. Jones. 20 settle he
fore one az tnt Commissioners OF this court
an account Oi fhc transactions Of a. Is. Jones,
as tht guardian a. John Z. llockaday. De
ceased. And affidavit having been made ard
ri,l that Oac Ol fh- defendants. vernon =.
Jones. lis "a uor-rc-llen, OF this State. II i or
aer,d iaf Ae appear here within fifteen days
iiic' due publication Of this order. and DO
what is necessary 10 protect his interest "A
tbs sur.
a Copy-Tcs.e:
!. y. HARRIS. Clerk.
". II. BARNfs. p.q.. 5iI2s lawt
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-12

EOR THE PlCKLING SEASON.

Pure CIDER and WHITE WINE VINEGAR.
warranted 20 keep Pickles:
Pure fresh SPICES ofall descriptions;
Old FRENCH and CALIFORNIA and APPLE
BRANDlES: also WHITE WHISKY.
Don't forget my four year-oll PKEMlU "
WHISKY az $3.50 per gallon;
Just arrived small quality of new MACK
ENEL. large size, AMI of ncw DUTCH
HERRING, go
HERMANN sCHNIDI'S
LuaOPEAr STORE.
slu.jti 5o ana 81 Broad street.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-12
iiGtL seTiCI>.

-IRGINIa.-IN THE CLERKS OF
FICEU FTHE NrrIr COZ ri OF the
County of New Neat, the 18th day of August,
l-.-- in vacation.
iiockflly'- per rep.
Hgdir-f
y. =. Jones ger. rep. - as.
The object 90 -h's -ft is - cause n. i.
Nonley. aluIni>fItt,rlc n1nls non c',m tesla
l.,ufn afn.Nu Of y. -. Jones 10 settle before
Oue a. the comm >~iOuci. of this Court an
l..aIHt oi rBn transactions at Y. /. Jones,
guardian ni John =. HOckfdly. deceased. And
aHlll1if having ictn made and fled that
flc CD. fLr defendants. VERNON y. Jones. IS
ION RES i,f Yl fl- state. . Is ordered liiat nc
appear ncle Hifuirnft'Hn days otter due pub
iedflon co. ta.- DrGrI and GO what Is necessary
~ protect b Irte c.t this suit.
A COM .tsfn.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-18
FREE NGY.
BY REV. ELISHA DICK.
(Careysville, o.

Having been edited by many able
and understanding articles of theolo-
gians and scientists in endeavoring to
intelligently elucidate to the minds Of
their readers, the much mooted ques-
ton, "Free-Agency," can but hope
that their instructive brilliancy may
never lessen. And yet many articles
on the subject are little better than
jargon-a labored effort to harmonic an
old dogma with more intelligent and
we'll established fact. There is great
truth left unearthed, or one to be COW
cred up; for having accepted some old
dogma, as truth, they endeavor to fos-
ter the favorite bantling.
Free agency, as question, properly
belongs to the science of anthropology,
not theology. When the different theo-
logical schools are Intercepted, respect
ing their faith in God, they are proud
to avow their unwaveTing faith in
God of infinite and absolute projections,
who rules, reigns and governs in all
the realms of his creative providence;
that God does "his will in the armies
of heaven, and among the inhabitants
of the earth, and none can stay his
hand;" that the mind of man devils
eth many ways, but God "directeth his
steps" But how, if not by influencing
his will, choice, and determination, or
volitionary powers ? The zeal for the
avowed faith In God is soon to be rea-
soned away, SO as to make it appear that
man is not relatively, but strictly free.
When asked to be consistent with their
avowed faith, they reply that fatalism,
necessity and accountability are ques-
tions that will admit of no explana-
ton without limitation of the former
statements. What is the meaning of
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-02-18
DIR. BALOR AND HIS BIOGRAPHY
BY REV. R. o. WILLIAMS.

From recent paragraph in THE UNI.
vERsALIsT, learn that Rev. Fl. Slade
proposes to write biography of Rev
DIR. W. s. Bslch, and he calls for infor-
nation. / have not much of value to
offer concerning that deceased friend. j
have, indeed, some personal reminis-
cences of his early min isterial life, which
may not be wholly uninteresting.
My first acquaintance with him occur
red in 1927 at Williamsville, VT, where
my parents and other relatives were then
living. He was preaching in that vii
lage and some adjacent places. 1 then
lived in Winchester, N. a., West Village.
There had just been erected in the place
a school house with an upper apart
ment, or second story, fitted up for re-
ligious and other public meetings. There
was no other house of worship in the
village. 1t was free for the use OF all de-
nominations, but Universslists had the
chief control. invited DIR. Baleh to
visit the village and preach in that house.
He came at the time appointed, entered
into further engagements, and finally
came to the place for his home.
L was then engaged in business-shoe-
making. We, the villagers, had organic
ed debating club, at which had often
displayed my powers. DR.. Balch had
ascertained the results and urged me to