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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-03-24

laughed. Annie Laurie was the daugh-
ter Of the village doctor. George Cliff
was in the Granite Compgny-was the
Granite Company after his father died.
land the Granite Company failed during
the war, after he was snot). Her lover
was older than she. They had known
each other half their lives, ever since DIR.
Laurie bought out the old deaf doctors
practice. Every body was glad to have
them marry. Their personal preference
seemed really only the official expression
of public opinion; that was delightful.
The handsome girl was well liked In
Stoneport even then; she had her faith
er's hearty way with people, though she
did not trouble herself about the quarry
men in those daye. She was too merry
girl to play my Lady Bountiful. Hers
had been the humanity learned at the
feet Of sorrow, and, like the other lessons
that are taught by that thorough teacher,
learned we'll if learned at all.
She was going down into the kitchen
to give an order for her fathers COM
fort flor she was motherless girD one
May day, now almost twenty-five years
ago, when the doctor came in and called
her, in voice which she mad never
heard in all her life. He met her at the
head of the stairs. The entry window
was open. She saw the sky and birds
and the branches of the old maple. She
had on a pink summer dress, for it was
warm. Blue OF the sky and rose Of the
happy woman's robe melted into dense
violet haze between herself and her fa-
theirs face. The old man held the morn
ing paper in his shaking hand.
"Wait minute, father" said Annie
Laurie. "Jane, make the doctors coffee
carefully for dinner. He is tired"
Then she turned and kissed him be-
fore she put out her hand and took the
paper, and went away alone with it up
stairs.
1t would have been something if she
could have laid her lips against the grass
upon her soldiers grave. But he lay
among the nameless dead six hundred
miles away from her. He fell in the
terrible charge at Charlottesville, and
was not seen by comrade or by friend
again. She had no word, no trace. The
poor girl had not even the ring she put
upon his finger, nor her letters-not one
Of the little sacred signs that grief
cheats itself upon. Jealous death had
swallowed everything. He had dropped
out of her life as jewel drops into the
sea.
The sorrow of the young is a cruel
sorrow. Annie Laurie was strong as
well as young, and she suffered as the
strong do. Turn the leaf-turn the leaf
upon the story and read on.
Trouble, as we know, is one of the
contagious of life Her first was not
her last, and before she had come past
thirty years the brave girl had her heavy
share. When the doctor took malig
nant fever from pauper patient and
yielded the struggle for life at a weeks
end, she was not out of the black dress
worn for her lover; and SO she kept it
on.
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-03-24

A WRITER in the London Garden offers
some good remarks in favor of more care
in transplanting trees than many per-
sons give them, the substance Of which
is as follows : First, the ground should
be we'll broken up; secondly, the hole for
receiving the tree should be partly fill
ed with fine mellow soil on which the
roots are to be spread and pressed, which
is much better than placing them on
hard bottom. Every root should be
carefully extended in all directions, and
the soil then filled mover the bottom
roots first, and over the upper ones after
ward. If ample roots have been secured
when the tree was taken up, no stalking
is required, but when the external brscing
is necessary, it is to be done with three
galvanized wires fixed to collar at
convenient height, and the other ends to
stumps driven into the ground at prop
er distance from the tree. Wire appears
better than stakes, and is cheaper in the
end. Tar cord may be used instead of
wire.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-03-24
For THE UNIvERSALIST.
THE FARMERS BELIEF.
BY JAMES LINCOLN PRICE.

tell We, parson, ! can't see
1t palmer than it is ter me.
1t come ter me ez plain ez day,
While wuz out a rakin' hay.
Ye see, I'd worried quite spell
Bout this here bein' sent ter hell
An burnin' thar etarnally;
But somehow it didn't seem ter me,
Ez ever l could wish ter see
My very bitterest enemy,
Endurin' such consumiu' pain.
An, somehow. it went against the grain,
Ter think of Gods pervadin' care,
His guidin' presence everywhere,
His Justice, Mercy, Truth, and Love,
An then ter think tibet he could shove
An erring soul in hellish fires,
An keep it thar, while angel choirs
Sang Jesus Christ's redeemin' grace,
Fer all of Adams sinful race.
If all men fell in Adams fall,
If one could taste of sin fer all,
Why could not Christ, Gods only Son,
On Calvary the victory won
Restore all men the gift of life,
When they are done with earthly strife?
An to my heart conviction went,
Thet this wuz what Golgotha meant.
tell ye then my heart felt light,
An everything around wuz bright;
The very mock bird in the tree,
Sang sweeter then it seemed ter me.
Ye haint forgot our little boy?
Well, wife and I've seen little joy
Since Willie died, three years ago
Twas dreffle hard on us. ye know
An ter think tibet it might hap,
I'd never meet tibet little chap,
On yonder bright and happy shore;
tell We, parson, it was more
Than emmy human heart could bear,
Ter think I'd never see him there.
But DOW I'm happy all day long.
1 know tibet he that doeth wrong,
Must bear the pangs tibet sin doth bring.
But I'm ez glad ez-ez- ennything,
Ter think thet, sometime, up above,
We all shall meet the God of Love,
An dwell with him etarnally.
An so now, parson. We kin see
Why I'm so full of JOY an peace;
know tibet when Ifind release
From earthly toll, an grief, an pain,
III see my little boy again.
Terre Hdute, Ind.
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ed the order three times, and each time
Gordon gave the same answer. After
few words the sheik drew his sword and
rushing up to Gordon cut him over
the left shoulder, Gordon looking him
straight in the face and offering resist
ance. His head was taken off and sent
to the mahdi at Omdurman; his body
was buried close to the door of the palace,
and tomb built over it.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-03-24

ACCORDING to a writer in Harper's
Monthly the successful Canadian farmer
near Quebec gets about $500 year,
counting the crops he sells and con.
sumes, wages in winter, numbering, blue
berries, knitting, weaving, and all other
productions and industries. With the
strictest economy some of them keep out
of debt; but the great majority Of the
farms carry hopeless mortgages, and the
families are troubled to get the barest
necessities"
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birthday time not to remember. How
a woman remembersl She had often
prayed for a mans power of forgetting,
and then prayed to be forgiven for the
prayer. She knew that she would not
have felt she was half woman if she
could forget. She would have scorned
herself az if she had done something
rude. It was the way she was made;
it was like the depth of her eyes or the
quality of her soprano. Who was to
help it? She had loved one man and he
had died. Her story was the story of her
country. Twenty-one, almost twenty-five
years ago, Annie Laurie was one OF those
who gave their happiness instead" He
gave his life; she knew it was the easier
portion; she never said SO, lest she should
seem to undervslue his share OF their
sacrifice or over-value hers. They loved
each other and he went to the war.
They had loved much-being so young,
and she had thought he would come
through somehow and come back to her.
She really had. 1t was her ardent vigor-
GUS nature to do so. She hoped easily,
or at least deeply; she did not believe
that George would be killed. She had
expected to be happy. She always had
been. She had known the glad youth
Of health and ease and beauty. 1t was
new to have to suffer. She had to learn
how.
Theirs had been one of the natural,
happy betrothsls whereunto all the COM
mon currents of life set easily. Friends
had blessed and circumstances had
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
GOVERNOR HILLS MESSAGE.
Brief Extracts from Leading Newspapers on the Document.

Brief Extracts from Leading Newspapers
 on the Document.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-The following are the opinions of prominent journals on the New York executives annual message:
 The Herald: On the whole this message of Governor Hill is admirable presentation of the legislative needs of the state. Nearly all at it's recommendations are timely, and may oe adopted with great advantage to the reople of the state.
 The Times: His assumption of superior wisdom and virtue may be we'll founded, but the senate will scarcely admit it in that peculiarly practical way. What it plainly should do is to exercise its own power and responsibility with decent regard for it's duty to the public.
 The Sun: The previous recommendations renewed by the governor for consideration by the present legislature are numerous and concisely stated. Many of them are un- occasionally sound.
 The Tribune: The most satisfactory para graph in the message is the one relating to the states finances. They have improved during the year, the tax rate is low, "New York is practically out of debt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Visiting His Convict Son.

NEW HAVEN, Jan. 4.-Among the visitors to the states prison at Wethersfield on New Year's day was Zachary Warren, of Mans field. Mr. Warren is 70 years old For the past thirty years the first day of the year has found him at the state's prison for ths purpose of visiting his son John, who is a life prisoner. John Warren is only AS years of age. He was working in the field one day, when he was visited by his wife, to whom he had been married but short time. They had a quarrel over something, and young Warren, seizng his wife, pushed her head into a brook and held her there until she was dead. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to prison for life. Father and son are the only members of the family now living. They meet but once Q year, and then on New Years day in the presence of one of the prison keepers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.
Sir Charles Dilke May Re-enter Politics.
 The Pope and the nueeu..

The Pope and the nueeu..
 LONDON, Jan IA rumor is being persist ently circulated here that the Gladstonian managers are determined to find a seat in the house of commons for Sir Charles Dilke, taking advantage of the absence of Mr. Gladstone to accomplish their purpose in order that no responsibility for the move ment shall attach to him. It is asserted by many Liberal members that the presence in parliament of Mr. Dilke is really necessary at this time, in view of a proposed further extention of the franchise in the counties, upon which SUI ject Mir. Dilke is presumably better informed than any other English poli- tician. It is, however, not alone because of his value as a specialist in this particular matter that the Chelsea statesman's presence in the house is desired. Few men in England are able to cope with him in debate, and still fewer are as thor oughly equipped with valuable information and telling points on ths. Irish question, and had everything gone we'll with him and he retained his seat in parliament it is quite possible that the present phase of the Irish situation would have been averted.
 The Duke of Norfolk was received by the queen at Osborne house yesterday, and handed to her majesty the pope's autograph message thanking her for her jubilee gift and its accompanying expressions of kindly feeling.
 It is rumored that Lord John Manners will resign the chancellorship of the duchy of Lancaster, and possibly his seat in the house of commons, upon the reassembline of parliament.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
. General Markets

NEW YORK. Jan. 3-FLOUR-CIosed barely steady at unchanged prices; winter wheat extra 3.1015lO: Minnesota do. s. ( s. 10; city mill extra, 4.50G4.75: Ohio extra, 3.i0aGbI0. Sor-.n- ern flour closed quiet; common to choice extra 330tG5.i0.
 wHEAT-options were fairly active and weak closing at a decline for the day of SiGI1sc Spot lots closed Ic lower. Spct sales of No. red state at s5lfc.; No do, 9ic.: No. red winter. 934c.; ungraded red, isS192c.: No. 2 red winter, Jan, 9iSsc.; do, Feb, a25sc.; do |, May, USlac. bid
 CORN-Options were moderately active aud closed weak at 1s Ixc. decline. Spot lots closed quiet and unchanged Spot sales of No 2 mixed at 63c.: ungraded mixed, 6I@63c.; No mixed, Jan. G2349U3Isc.; do, Feb, 6s1806sIzc.
 OATS-Options were dull and closed easier. Spot lots closed dull and unchanged. Spot sales of No white state at s2G42Ifc.; No 2 do. e0<s 4lc.: No 2mixed, Jan, 3914c.; do, May, 4IJxc
 RYE-Dull and unchanged; state, 64G6Sc.
 BARLEY-Dull and unchanged
 PORK-Quiet. but steady; one year old mess, Sl5.50bi6.
 LARD-Closed quiet and firm; cash, $s 10; Jan, ss. .0s; Feb sS16.
 BUTTER-Quiet andI steady; western, l50 sic; state, 17126c.
 CHEESE-F Firm; state,i 1ON0 Iac.; western. i1IS@ I134c.
 EGGS-Dul and unchanged. SUGAR-Raw firm at fuM rates; 90 test centri. ugal. 6c.; fair refining. 6Ac. Refined offered sparinaly; cut loaf and crushed, 133c.; cubes and powdered, SJ4c.; granulated 75sc: confectioners' A, SXc: coffee standard, 65zc; coffee off A, G616c. white extra O, 540bzc.; extra Q, 5lS Vs2ac: e, s5sc.: yellow, bA0bs<c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04

candidate of the Democratic caucus.
 This is Coles fourth consecutive term in the assembly from Schuyler county, one of the smallest counties in the state He was Q candidate for speaker year ago, but with drew in favor of Husted. For two years he has been chairman of the committee on rail- loads.
 In his address Speaker Cole favored tho restriction of the liquor traffic, new methods of municipal self government, shorter legis- lative sessions, and laws restricting corpora tions and improper labor organizations, anu he advised the assemblymen to behave themselves, and to be decent and honest.
 The message from the governor was re ceived and read. When that was finished the assembly adjourned until afternoon for the drawing of seats.
 Both houses subsequently, adjourned for a week. to give the speaker and president pro tenn. time to make up their committees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Discrepancy of $500, 900.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 4-Rumors have been in circulation for several days past that Treasurer Samuel Weir, of New Albany, was short in his accounts $92. 900. Col Granger, who has been examining the books, said that he would not say there was any crookedness, but in footing up the accounts of the city clerk and the treasurer he had found a discrepancy of $500, 900. This might, however, be due to clerical errors. The books had not been overhauled during all Weir's twelve years in office. Weir says the actual cost of carrying on the city is $l40,. 900 year, while the income from all sources is S115 900 o year. He says, therefore, there is no money to steal, even if he had been so disposed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04


 ally granted the demands of the men for tho increase in wages, and all the miners en- ployed at these co!lierias have been ordered back to work, but only in few instances were the orders fully obeyed The strikers are anxious to see the individual collieries Fsat work and If they can get tEe cars there is no doubt but what they will all resume work with an increased force of men. "With the individual collieries in operation we can keep the Reading company's men out year, " said Michael Duffy. This may be true, and judging from the experience of former strikes, it is not at all likely that MT. Corbin will lend his aid to 9 scheme of that kind, and let the Reading company be driven to the wall.
 Reports from all over the Schuylkill re- gions show the strike to be very general, and the men are walking the streets attired in their Sunday clothes They say that they are able to stand long siege The number of men and boys thrown out of en- ployment is estimated at fully 30,000, and with at least th1ee long months of cold weather ahead the outlook is anything but cheerful, and with the Lehigh miners out it will be difficult matter, indeed, to prevent D coal famine The Reading company brought down very little coal last night probably GOO cars-not more. Two weeks ago they brought down G,S00
 WILKEsBARRE, Pa., Jan. 4.-There is great excitement among the miners belonging to the Knights of Labor in this vicinity over the news from Schuylkill, and while much sympathy is expressed for the strikers tie question is debated as to how funds are to raised for their support. Already tho Wy oming men have been heavily taxed on ac- count of the Lehigh strike, and they openly declare that they cannot stand any more levies. They think that MT. Powderly should order a general tax to sustain those who go out low. MT. Powderly's action will be closely watched
 MT. Lee, in an interview last evening, said: 'There are 60,OO0 miners out in the Schuylki4 region, and they will stay out until their demands are granted. The Read | ing company will be compelled to surrender to the men or coal famine will follow J MT. Lee said a number of private operators have already granted the demands of the men. The object of Lees visit to Scranton is to get Powderly to say good word for the strikers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
CORBIN'S DIFFERENTIATION ;!
NO KNIGHTS OF LABOR OR UNION
 MEN WILL BE TOLERATED

On the Reading System-8usiness on the
 Road Progressing to the Satisfaction of
 tho Ofsicials-The Miners Prepared for
 Long Siege.
 PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4-The strike has not materially interferel with the business of the Req ling raiiroa'l at the freight wharves. Work those points is going on as usual. Large quantities of freight were moved yesterday, and the work went on without interruption. The men were not in- timidated by the strikers. The superinten- dents and their assistants were busly en- gagged in looking after ths work, and paid little attention to the strikers A few police men stood along Front street, but their ser vices were no. required, and indeed, their presence at that point had no bearing upon the strike.
 At Noble street all the men were at work yesterday. The freight was handled without trouble, and the men seemed to Do thoroughly familiar with the work. Nearly 200 mon ap- piled for work. but the freight agent could give places to only few. The applications, however, were placed on file.
 READING, Jan. 4.-Orders were sent cut by the Reading company directing that all railroad hands employei i r, th coal trade,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
CONDENSED NEWS.

The Russian budget for 1888 shows a small surplus.
 It is reported that the British government will offer Sl5,000,0O0 3 per cents, guaran- teed against recall, at par, for at least twent five years.
 Bismarck declares that Germany is strong enough to withstand attack on two, or even three, sides if necessary.
 Mir. Parnell crossed from Holyhead to Kingstown and went on to his home at Avondale almost unncticed.
 Professor Lavallee, of Boston, will deliver the opening address at the meeting of the Association of Professional Musicians in London.
 Two colored men were arrested charged with the murder of Robert Hamilton at Long Branch.
 Young Walter Phelps Dodge, in a written statement. confessed that he alone caused the notices of his engagement to Miss Lillian Stokes and the subsequent notices of their marriage to be inserted in the daily papers |, ,The will of Judge Rapallos leaving all his estate to his wife, was fffet. for prohhse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Frozen to Death.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa., Jan. 4.-Word has just been received hsre that Jake Fox, a resident of lower Luzerne, was frozen to death one cold cay recently in ? lonely spot on North mountain, about thirty miles from this city. It appears chat he and his brother, Sanderson, were trudging over the noun tain on foot from Dushore. Both men were under the influence of liquor, and the de- ceased wanted to stop and build fire, but his brother would not listen to the proposi- tion. Jake gave up finally, and was left to perish on the frigid heights, where his body was subsequently, found. Sanderson, upon his arriving at New Columbus, was arrested, as rumor was afoat that he had poisoned nj brother
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
STEALING COAL FROM CARS.
Fffty-Three Persons Arrented for PIIfer ing Their Fuel.


 MIDDLETowN, N. F., Jau. 4-For some time past the Delaware and Hudson Canal company has suffered heavily by the steal- .ng of coal from cars in transit over it's Sus- luehanna railroad division. The evil grew to such large proportions that the company were moved to take action toward correct ing 1t by detecting and punishing some of the more fragrant offenders The plan put in operation last week was to run three cars loaded with coal on a siding at Oneonta, one of the principal stations, and leave the coal there for three days and nights under the surveillance of the company's detectives. The result was that nearly ten tons of coal were stolen from the exposed cars, and no less than fifty-three persons were detected and identified as taking part in the stealing. Most of the offenders were boys and girls of tentier years. and in an. astonishing number of casss they were children of we'll to do and reputable parents. Some of the adult offenders also were of O character hitherto above suspicion.
 When the offenders were arraigned before Justice Scott there was a novel and distress ing scene. The proofs against them were overwhelming, and no formal defence was attempted. This being the first prosecution by the company for an offense of this kind. the court determined to temper justice with mercy by imposing fines rather than impris- onments. Accordingly fines ranging from S2 to s25 were imposed, and were promptly paid by the culprits. who were only too glad to get off so easny.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Waterbury Beat, Br,dreport.

Babbitt at goal and Lyon second rush played polo last night in the game at the Rink between the local team and the Bridgeports. Cunningham played his usual game at rush, taking twelve out of fifteen rushes. The rest of the team played a good game, and when they had won seven straight goals from the visitors it looked if they were going to shut them out. but lhe Bridgeports finally got in their work md won three goals, Waterbury following with three, the visitors then taking two more, finishing the game with the score 10 to , in favor of the home team. Cum ningham exhibited great pluck, returning to the surface and playing the game, after being carried almost insensible to his dress ing room. He was struck in the latter part of the game, in the groin, with the ball and when he fell his head struck the steam pipes, raising quite lump.
 At New Haven last night the home team defeated Meriden to l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
The Rats Had 8 Bed of Greenbacks.

P1TTsBURG, Jan. 4.-John Beck, drug gst here, has been the victim from time to time during the past seven years of sy stem atic and mysterious robberies The thieves were discovered last Saturday, They were rats. At the back end of the money drawer an opening of about two inches from the top of the counter, and through which any small sized rat could climb, was found. In it was Led or nest made of pile of green backs and other small articles, and in it were eight small rats. which were too young to make their escape. Several hundred dol lars are supposed to have been lost in this WAY.