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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-04-11
HE BRIDE OE IESuS.
Something About the strange Sect Whose
King Lives Near Rockford, Illinois.

Something About the strange Sect Whose
King Lives Near Rockford, Illinois.
The Beckmanite sect was founded in
1877 by 4 woman calling herself Dora
Beekman, says a Rockford GIL special to
the Chicago Tribune. She was a native of
Maine, and after having married and
reared a family of children, it was then in
her mature age that she aStonished the
people in this region by claiming to be the
bride of Jesus Christ. This was not at all
pleasing to her husband, and much trouble
cnSued. Becoming more and more inn
pressed with her fanatical notions, she
travelled about the country and gave read
ings and lectures. Inthis manner she Sc
cured large number of converts. So
cietics OF Beekmanites were formed in
Chicago, Alpena, Mich. Plumb River,
Kansas City, St. Charles, Buena Vista,
Kingston, Mich, Paw Paw, H., and Min
neapolis. The members all believed that
their leader was the wife of Christ, not
withstanding she had a living husband.
Since her death in 1888 they believe that
she has returned to them. in spirit and
conducts the meetings which they hold.
Some agitation about this sect is stirred
up over the publication OF a letter here,
in which it is stated that the king OF the
Beekmanites, George Schweinfurth, went
to Kentucky a short time ago and held
meetings, in which he induced two re-
spectacle married women and members OF
the church to leave their husbands and
come to this city and join the sect. The
king says this is not so; that the women
came to see him, but of their own free
will and accord, and returned home this
week, but not until alter this newspaper
agitation was started.
Schweinfurth is of German extraction.
He is of thirty-five years OF age, was born
in Marion, o., and educated at Albion col
lege and the Northwestern university;
has pleasant and engaging address, is
about five feet -four inches in height with
fiery red hair and beard, and light gray
eyes. When seen by reporter he was
neatly attired in gray checked cutaway
coat. He readily stated his belief to the
interviewer, and remarked: THE papers
have never used me fairly. They have
lied about me and our sect persistently
and knowingly, and don't see that there
is any use of talking to them"
Mr. Schweinfurth was a methodist min
lister in Alpena county, Michigan, in 1878,
being then twenty four years old. He
was not Il full-hedged minister, but was on
trial, and had preached two years Mrs.
Beekman went there, he heard OF her be-
lief, saw her, and became n follower OF
her He lived in Chicago for two years
and then moved TO Byron, and has since
lived in that vicinity. The sect claim
that Mrs. Beeklnan was the purest and
best woman who ever lived. She was alb
solutely pure and holy.
Schweinfurth came here several years
ago and was as poor as Jobs turkey. A
few days ago the Irish farmer Wahlon.
who is a strong believer in this strange
religion, decided property to the king
valued at 81, 600. The transfer was made
legally and fled for record here Other
developments are soon expected.
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blood, to be but the indication of kidney
dciangement. The real cause of pulmo-
nary troubles being so authOritatiyely
shown TO be faulty, even though unsus-
pected action of the kidneys, exp aims
why, in order TO master the Oh eaded con-
sumption, one must rid the blood Of the
uric acid irrlant which intiames and
burns up the lung substance. For this
purpose there is nothing equal to that
great specific, Warmers safe cure. This
remedy has won the favor of medical
men all over the world, purely on its
IaeTils We have no doubt that If the
kidneys are kept in natural action, 3on-
sumption and great many other dis
cases, caused by uric acid Will not only
be cured, but will be prevented.
]. w. Westlake. of Mt. Vernon, Ohio,
had sister residing in Michigan who
wa-thought surely to be going with con-
sumption. She took ten bottles of War
ncr's sale cure. which he sent her. and
he says: THAT was the last ] heard of
her consumption" Thousands of such
cases are developed every day
Dip your finger in acid every day, and
il soon testers and is destroyed. Send
acid poisoned blood through the lungs
every second and they soon give way.
This, then, is the condition of Things
that always precedes consumption
First, weakened kidneys; second, re-
tanned uric ac.d, poisoning the blood; the
development of disease in the lungs by
the irritant acids passing ihrou h them.
Then there is little cough in the morn
ing; soon, thick, yellow mat ris spit up,
followed by loss of flesh and streng b
with dreadful night sweats; and when
the patient goes TO his school physician
for help he is put on cod liver oil, which
his stomach, weakened also by uric acid
in the blood, cannot digest. Because
there is no pain present in the kidneys,
the patient docs not think ley are af-
feeted, but the kidney acid is doing its
work every minute, every hour, day and
night, and by and by the disease of the
lungs has advanced until pus is devcl.
opel, then comes hemorrhages, and at
last The CLASSY stare of the eyes, which
denote that the end is near
A post-mortem examination Of such
cases shows that the terrible uric acid
has completely destroyed The substance
of the lung.
Ii is impossible to cure lung diseases,
when the blood is poisoned with uric
acid.
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THE RELIGIOUS WORLD.

The term "Roman catholic" was not formally
adopted until the council of Trent.
The episcopal church of Scotland claims a
membership of nearly 10000, with 30 churches,
255 clergymen aud seven bishops.
The fact that the number of converts in
China has more than doubled within ten years,
and now exceeds 10000, is proof that Christian
work is eminently successful there, and should
act as q stimulus TO more abundant labOrs.-
The Occident, San Francisco.
To the Israelites in Germany the life of
Emperor Frederick III is OF far greater mo-
ment than was the death OF Kaiser William.
German anti-semitsm is the stain on the escut-
cheOn Of the latter, which he could have wiped
out with a word OF his mouth. He did not do
il, however-The Je1cish Voice
When the methodist church ceases to make
It's power felt against the more popular and Sc
duetive forms Of sin, il will no longer be de-
nounced as narrow, illiberal and retrogressiye
And when that time comes another eccleSias-
teal corpse will be ready for burial.-ChiISidR
AorOeafe (.Hethodist), NdShcHe.
The report OF the mission of Our Lady of
Rosary Tor the protection OF Immigrant girls at
Castle Garden, which has just been issued,
cared Tor, besides large number OF men,
women and children, who were maintained
until their friends came Ionaf1's Mdgd=iBie
The receipts of our missionary treasurer, ex-
elusive OF legacieS and specials, from Sept. |
TO Feb. L. were S96,6j4 26. For the same period
of the last fiscal year the receipts were $751;
222 ~. gain OF Sl5,iJl ~ is encouraging,
and ii the proportion OF increase shall continue
it will be very grUtifying.-1he Li0ing Church
(EPiScOpGt.)
The congregational publishing society sent its
first missionaries into the field in January 1883.
During the four years previous to 1883 the net
gain Oi congregational Sunday schools was, 49,
S37. During the four years following 1883 the
net gain WIS ", 5O4. During the six months
from May /, 1887, the missionaries of the society
planted POI Sunday schools aud assisted others
to plant IS schools. The total enrolment Of
new members gathered in six months was over
1000. The society during the same time aided
by grants OF literature ,056 Sunday schools.
Would il not sound well TO the American
people to have il said that in the United States
OF America, in the year 1888, our missionaries
were imprisoned for reading the Bible TO a
heather tribe OF Indians who lived remote from
read in the only language which they could
understandable American Missionary.
The late DIR. w. III. Ryder of Chicago be-
queathed $500 TO the universaiist convention
OF Chicago; 10000 20 Lombard university
GaIesburf, H.; $1,000 10 ST. PauPs church,
Chicago s1O 900 10 the old peoples home $40 900
10 the woinan's hospital; $1,000 to the Chicago
free library $1,000 20 the free moral lecture
ship; $1,000 TO The Illinois uniyersalist con-
veiltion, and $1,000 to tie uniyersslist society,
Provincetown, Mass.
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One of TaiInage's stories.
New York Tribune.

DIR. Talmage told this story at Louisville
KY, the other day: "Once there were a num-
Der OF men, solemn and sedate, and an old
woman at meeting. The first man got upand
said: OH YES; am in n ship sailing straight
to heaven, and my bark is sailing fast. Im
going NJ the rate Of seventeen knots an hour,
aud I'll soon be near the shore The second,
to slightly overcome the former professor,
said: Yes, I'm sailing home; my ship is sail
ing forty knots an hour and III soon be near
the shore The old lady listened carefully at
every word, and when the men had pictured
their religion on their ships, she got up and
said: We'll. you all are gcttin' long mighty
fast. have been goin to heaven for seventy
years. and I've walked oil the way. II get
there at all I'll walk the rest Of the way, and
all I've got TO say to you men is that II You get
10 goin'mueh faster you'll bust your bilers, and
you won't cit there tall"
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angle OF the jaw on either side and began
to press heavily inward. DR.. Brill stood
the test with wonderful stoieism, but those
who stood near enough to watch him
closely saw that his eyes bulged out con-
sidcrably, and that his face was very pale
slight gurgle that seemed to come from
DR.. Brill's throat was heard, and Prof
Hammond removed his thumbs. His OPP
ponent had not been rendered insensible,
for be at once protested that the pressure
had not in the least affected him.
After the reading OF Dr. Hammond's
paper there was discussion, in which DR..
Brill, Drs. Z. c. Spitzka, Wood, Quimby
and Irwin joined. DR.. Brill knew
OF nothing more humane than instantan-
eous death. Ii electricity could be scien-
tiiically applied it would be very. rapid and
eflicacious, but he was in favor OF the
guillotine. Its action vas instantaneous
and as near absolute painlessness as any,
thing that had ever been devised. DR..
Irwin said that the whole discussion re-
minded him of "Much Ado About Moth
ing" He objected to the words Gnu
name" and "mercifur' as applied to the
execution OF malefactors. He thought it
might be necessary at times to devise new
means of tOrturing criminals.
DR.. Quimby held that hanging was as
painless a mode OF execution as could be
devised. If It were possible he would
like to see all murderers compelled to
work for the remainder of their lives for
the support OF the families OF their vic
tins.
Mr. c. II. Ketchell held that no pun
ishment could be devised that would re-
duce crime, but was opposed to public ex-
ecutions, which had tendency to de-
moralize the witnesses.
A resolution protesting against the sub
stitution OF electricity for hanging was
adopted, DIR. Brill casting the only mega
tive vote.
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He Found n Little.


"Umi Yesl Singular!' he said as he stood
at the cashiers desk in the restaurant and felt
in his pockets.
"Been robbed, | supposed? sneered the
perhaps. Let's see! Did I change my
pantalO0nsp
ooh, of coHrsew
81 guess | did, and left all my money in the
other pair"
"Say, that's too old to go down here mister!
l want 90 cents,"
"les-yes, but, you see"
al see deadbeat, who'll get good kicking
if he doesn't hand over the cash!" p
Mercy! but you don't take me for dead
beat, hope?"
'Sxty eentsip
"But I've left my money"
sixty cents or you get the bounced
"lll 70 out and borrow il"
''Oh, MOI Hand it over, or the kicker will
take charge OF yOu!"
Lets seel Did change my clothes! Yes,
did. But"
mo butts about it'll ] want co cents!"
"But must have slipped some money in my
hind pocket. Ali so did, and here il is.
And he fished up great wad, tossed the
cashier $50 bill, and while waiting for his
change shook hands with two bankers, and
drew his check for 5000 to settle a real estate
transaction
The cashier is still in bed, and the doctor
says II is very serious case.
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The Following was Received by Mall
Through w. II. Blyth, Druggist,
Mount Pleasant, Texas.

Mr.. ". II. BLYIH Sir: In compliance with your
request to furnish you with the results OF my knoTl-
edge and experience with Dr. Railways r. R., in TO-
ply 1 can state that have been using the Radwsy
Remedies since 1852. know the Ready Relief TO be
a specific for hux and all bowel complaints. II L.
reliable for colds, pleurisy, pneumonia and dis
growing of colds, for cuts, bruises sprainS
rheumatism and aches, and pains generally than any
remedy have ever known tried. From my personal
knowledge of the Railway Remedies ] think them all
superior to any remedies of which have any knOwl-
edge Tor all the ills for which they recommended
Respectfully, T. H. SKIDMoRE,
Pastor Green Hill Presbyterian Church.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-04-11
a Costly Dinner.

One Of the most unique OF the many private
dinners given this scason at Delmonico's took
place last week. On the plate OF each guest
and attached TO the menu was ~ beautiful ring
with an emerald stone set in diamonds. The
rings cost $1,000 and, MS there were eight
guests, the menus, with their novel attach
ments. must have cost over eight thousand dol
lars The host was George Law, street rail-
way magnate and several times u millionai G..
The guests at this dinner were not so greatly
surprised, for Mr.. Law Is known TO spend con-
siderabl, over sl00,O0Q year on jewelry. Very
nearly of this he distributes around among
bis acquaintance.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-04-11
Oregon and Washington.

No section of the country is to-day attracting
as much attention as Montana, Oregon and
Washington; Montana because it now ranks
first in the production of precious metals
Oregon, because of its rich valleys, and Wash
ington territory by reason of its mild climate,
timber, coal, minerals and wonderful produc-
ton of fruits and cereals. The rapid growth of
Spokane Falls, with water power exceeding
even that of Minneapolis; Tacoma, on Puget
Sound, the terminus OF the Northern Pacific
railroad, with 1900 inhabitants; Seattle, thirty
miles distant, IN energetic and thriving city,
mark this section of The Pacific Northwest ms
one that offers peculiar inducements to those
seeking new homes.
BY writing Charles s. Fee, general passenger
agent, Northern Pacific railroad, st. Paul,
Mimi, he wiliIsend you illustrated pamphlets,
maps and books giving you valuable informal
ton in reference to the country traverScd by
this great line from St. Paul, Minneapolis, Du-
luth and Ashland to Portland, Ore, and Ia
coma and Seattle, w T. This road, in addition
To being the only rail lire to Spokane Falls,
Tacoma and Seattle, reaches all the principal
points in northern Minnesota and Dakota, Mon.
lama. Idaho, Oregon and Washington; poSs-
esScs unequaled scenic attractions as well as
superior train equipment, such rs dlnng.carS
and colonist slecpcrs for the use Of intending
settlers. neither OF which conveniences are 20
be found on any other line tickeiing business
TO the states and territories named.
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Strong Testimony of Emigrant Commits
sioner, the Hon. George Starr, as to
the Power of Railways Ready
Relief in a Case of Sci
attic rheumatism.
No. 3 vAx NEss PLAcE. NEW YORK

No ) AN y PLACE, NV I ORR.
DIR. RAILWAY: With your Relief has worked
wonders. For the last three years I have had ire
quent and attacks Of sciatiea, sometimes
tending from the lumbar regions to my ankles and
at times in both lower limbs
During the time have been afflicted have tried
almost all the remedies recommended by wise men
and fools, hoping 20 find relief, but all proved 20 70
failures.
/ have tried various kinds of baths, manipulation,
outward application Of liniments too numerous 20
mention, and prescriptions of the most eminent ply
sicians, all of which failed 10 give me relief
Last September, at the urgent request of friend
(who hal been afflicted myself was induced n
try your remedy. was then suffering fearfully
with one of my old turns. To my surprise and dc
light the first application gave me ease, after bathing
and rubbing the parts affected leaving the limbs in
q glow, created by the Relief. In a short time
the pain passed entirely away. Although have
slight periodical attacks approaching a change OF
weather know now how TO cure myself, and feel
quite master OF the situation. RAILWAYS READY
RELIEF is my friend. never travel without bet
tie In my vslise. Yours truly,
GEO. STARR.
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HOPE FOR coSsuMprIvEsr
a New Theory sof the Dread Disease
Which seems Very Sensible.

a New Theory sof the Dread Disease
Which seems Very Sensible.
In fifty per cent. of the cases, con-
sumption is only the symptom of some
other disease!
The disease. in such cases. cannot be
cured until the cause, whatever it is, is
removed.
More than half the victims Of con-
sumption have albumen in the water.
"What does this indicator"
Albumen cannot appear in what es.
capes from the body, if the organs which
take the water from he blood are healthy.
We drink water in large quantities
every day. This water goes through the
body and washes away the waste matter
and decay of the system, and takes it TO
the kidneys. II these organs are healthy,
this waste in solution in the water is re-
moved by them. If not, the natural ac-
ton is rerersed, and, instead OF removing
the waste, that poisonous stuff remains
in-the blood, but the real life-giving ele-
menl or the albumen escapes.
Fancy the effect
This uric acid waste is a rank poison,
and attacks the weakest organ first The
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-04-11

A slight cold often proves the forerunner of
complaint which may he fatal. Avoid this
result 10y taking Ayers Cherry Pecioral, the
best remedy for colds, coughs, and all throat
aud lung Diseases
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Perfect Digestion
WIN be accomplished by taking EadWay's Pills. ry
SO doing
Sick Headache,

Dyspepsia foul stomach biiiousness will be avoided
aud the food that Is contribute its u0gTishng
properties for the support OF the natural waste Of the
body.
Observe the following symptoms resulting from
diseases Of the digestive orsans Constipation, in
ward piles fullness of blood IA the head acGty ~
the stomach nausea heartburn disgust OF food lal-
weight OF the stomach, erUCtaii0ns, sink
ing lultering OF the heart choking SnnOcating
sensations when In living posture dimncss Of VISION
dots or webs before the sight, fover aud dull pain In
the head, deficiency Of penpiraiion yellowncss OF
tho skin and eyes pain Ia the side, chest limbs, and
sudden Pushes Of heat, burning In the flesh.
A few doses Of RAILWAYS FILLS will free the
system OF Oh tho ahovc-named disorders
Price. - cents per box. sold by all druggists.
send a letter stamp 20 DIR. RADWAl Co, No.
So Warren street New York
Information worth thousands will be sent 10 you
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-04-11
Ahyica 10 nioihcr..

That tired feeling and loss Of appetite are
entirely overcome by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the
necnlinr medicine. Try il and sec
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-04-11

Life is burdcnsomc alike to the sufferer and
all around him while dyspepsia and its attend
ing evils hold sway. Complaints OF this nature
can be speedily cured by taking Prickly Ash
Bittcrs regularly. Thousands once thus
afflicted now bear cheerful testimony as TO its
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-04-11

BrOrnptOn II IS
pilal of London,
ENGLAND, 9 h o W S
in its reports that
over so per cent.
of the victims of
consImP tion are
really victims Of
kid ney disease,
the lung trouble,
being shown by
the presence of
ali,fnr,nn ~ tho
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-04-11

Mrs. wiuslou's Soothing Syrup should always be
used when children are cutting teeth. II relieves
the liule sufferer 1T once N produces natural quiet
chernb awskcr as "bright rs u button" IL Is very
pleasant taste IL soothcs the child softens the
gums allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels and Is the best known remedy for dinrrhea,
whether arising from teething or other causes.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
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RAILWAYS
READY RELIEF
WILL AFFORD INSTANT EASE

Inflammation OF the kidneys, Inflammation Of blad-
der Inflammation of the bowels, congestion OF the
lungs throat difficult breathing, palpitation Of
the heart Mysteries, Group diphtheria, catsrrh in
huenza, headache, tOOthache neuralgia, rheumatism,
cold chiis chilblains, POSSIBILITIES nervousness, sleep
lessnesS.
The application of the READY RELIEF 20 the
part or parts where the difficulty pain exists will
afford ease and comfort.
Thirty to sixty drops in half tumbler Of water
will in a few minutes cure cramps sour stomach.
heartburn, headache, diarrhOes, dySentery, colo,
wind in the bowels aud internal pains
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-04-11

John L. Griffith Of indianapolis Tapped the
bloody shirt 90 small Cass county republican
convention Saturday.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-04-11

David Roderick u Delaware county pioneer
and prohibitionist, died Saturday.
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RAILWAYS
READY RELIEF.

In cases Of Lumbago and rheumatism, Railways
Ready Relief never fails.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
Re snre and ask for Railways and zee that the
namo "RADwAY" IL on what you buy.
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CURED AND PREVENTED BY
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m q. Gas. C tho Skin, thousands Il c-sc5
& Ic=c-,;a, E,coi Hamo-s and ska D,se=ses,
Gad El.s1-cts e thousands az cascs q Seros
Ia. niOod Poison ana D.cod Tint