davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21
THE PRIVACY OF THE MORAL LAW.

In work entitled 1.-The Priest in
Politics. written by the late p. J.
Smyth, when member of the British
Parliament, we find some excellent ad-
vice originally addressed to the Irish
clergy, but which is applicable to all re-
ligious instructors advice that can be
proftably appropriated by those to
whom is committed the care of any re-
ligious flock. This high-principled and
wise writer said:
"Let them, (the clergy train their
focks-the young and the old-to know
God, and knowing Him they will obey his
commandments Let them instruct them
in the dogmas of their religions and under
standing, they will fulfil them. Let them
explain to them over and over again, the
precepts Of the Moral Law, and saturated
with their divine influences, they will
spurn the seductions of the Socialist, Com
munist, and the Infidel. Let them impress
the minds and hearts Of their people that
the Dscslogue underlies all ritual and all
church organizations, all governments
and all laws. 1t corresponds in the
ology with natural facts in physical sci
ence. Ignore these facts and the material
structure falls-'A house built on the
sand Ignore the Moral Law, the Ten
Commandments and every religious sys-
tenn falls; the solidarity of the human race
perishes, society dissolves, and human
ity itself, losing its spiritual element,
ceases to be human"
These are strong and impressive
words. The truth they embody is the
teaching needed to-day, and never
more needed than in this particular
age and country. Religious teachers
cannot be too careful to enforce the
primacy of the moral law, and to build
up character on the sure foundation
which is furnished in the Decalogue.
1t is thereby that the purity of the fam
lily, the influence of the home, social Or
der, and all the benef cent results of a
Christian civilization may be secured
for ourselves and the coming genera.
lions.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21
MEMOIR OF DIR. BALOH.

Rev. FL. Slade, of McHenry, ILL.,, an.
nounces q Memoir of DIR. Balch. He
says in note calling for the contribu-
ton of friends:
1T having devolved upon me to pre-
pare and publish Memoir of the late
Rev. VIM. s. Balch, with an outline of
portions of his writings and discourses,
and biographical sketch of incidents,
travels and correspondence during his
long and useful ministry, in order to aid
such an enterprise, will you be SO kind
as to do me the very great favor of for
warding Cat my expense) any culled
scraps or materials that may have fallen
under your observation relating thereto.
"The aim will be to tell the truth as far
as may be, about good man who has
lived to serve his fello wmen; and any
least item, story, or anecdote, personal
or otherwise, that will help to enliven a
page, will be very acceptable"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21
THE PERMANENT FUND.
BY REV. ]. W. HENLEY, SECRETARY.

The subject of State Missionary, or
Superintendent, has been considered at
our Convention meetings for many
years, and several efforts were made
prior to the present arrangement, to
place such worker in the field. But
in every case the Missionary or Super
intendent was hampered by the fact
that while the Convention might name
a salary, it remained with him to col
lect portion or all of it. This work
necessarily limited the energies of the
official, for his physical wants must re-
ceive attention, even if spiritual results
of his work should be lessened.
Recognizing this fact, the Executive
Committee in their report made to the
Convention at its meeting at Belleville,
in 1878, recommended that "some well
digested plan for raising Permanent
Convention Fund, should at once be
adopted"
The Special Committee appointed to
consider this recommendation, reported
as follows:
Resolved, That this Convention rec
ommend the pastors of each church and
pastoral circuit in this State to appoint
committee Of one, to solicit annually
subscription from each of the church
and parish members of not less than
twenty five cents for the creation of a
Permanent State Missionary Fund.
The first years result of this resolu-
ton is represented in the report of the
Treasurer to the Convention, meeting
in Akron in 1879, which showed that
eleven parishes had collected an aggre-
gate of $3.50.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21

"THE pope in politics." said DR.. Nc
Glynn Sunday or two ago, "whst bust
ness has the pope in politics? What has
the pope to do with politics and what
has politics to do with the pope? And
what have the pope's men, as pope's men,
to do with politics, and what has politics to
do with them as the pope's men? Who is
the pope?? In no land should the disciple
who inherits the Office of Peter be above
the Master, and if the pope is the sue
cessor Of Peter, he should surpass every
other in meekness, in lowliness, in power
ty of spirit Modern delusion, pope-wor-
ship, pope, dedication, attribute to poor
old man, to.tsring on the brink of the
grave, ignorant of the geography of most
of the world, all the triumphs of the
church throughout the wide world"
This does not sound much like the talk
of man who proposes to obey the sum-
mons to Rome.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21
THE MINNEAPOLIS CHURCH DESTROYED
BY FIRE ON SUNDAY.

Monday morning there came by tele-
graphic dispatch unwelcome intelligence.
The beautiful and costly edifice Of the
First Uniyersalist Society in Minneapolis,
the Church Of the Rsdeemer,( DR.. Tuttle's)
was destroyed by fire on Sunday morn
ing, Jan. Is. The disaster was caused,
80 the dispatch runs, by the janitor's son
starting fire in furnace which was I'M
dergoing repairs. The destruction is
complete nothing but the walls are left.
The loss is placed at $4,000, with an in
surance of $50, OOO-$5,O 900 of which is on
the organ and the chime of bells pre-
scented to the church five years ago by
Ex-Congressman w. d. Washburn. This
gentleman, who has been chairman Of
the Board of Trustees for twenty years,
also placed costly memorial window in
the church; this also is ruined.
The Church Of the Redeemer was built
some ten years ago, and cost upward of
$4,000. 1t was complete in all depart
ments, one Of the most commodious and
beautiful structures in the city, or in
deed in the Northwest. DIR. Miner
preached the sermon when it was dedi-
Gated. The General Convention of 1879
met at this church, and many who at
tended that session remember with pleas
ure the beautiful church.
The loss is, OF course, very serious, but
the heavy insurance which was wisely
carried by the Board of Trustees will go
far toward building another church. The
Uniyersslists of Minneapolis were justly
proud of their beautiful temple, as we're
our friends in all parts of the country.
We condole with the parish and with DIR.
Tuttls NOV in New York;, and Mr.. Shut
ter, associate PASTOR, on the disaster
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21
THE MESSAGE FROM OHIO.

We give this week by actual count,
seventeen articles not including "briefs"
prepared for this impression of THE
UNIvERsALIsT, under the direction of
the Executive Committee Of the Ohio
Universalist Convention. The articles
are devoted to various aspects of the
specific work of that Convention, and
the obligations and duties of Ohio Uni
versalists in their individual and parish
relations, and as members of the State
organization. Notwithstanding the
special character of the articles, and
the immediate purpose they are de-
signed to serve, viz: To make the Uni
versalists of Ohio better acquainted
with Convention plans and purposes,
and to quicken an interest in the Or
ganized work of our church in that
State, we are very decidedly of opin-
ion that no more serviceable issue of
this paper, nor one with more timely,
general or far-reaching instruction as
to the general duty and interest of Uni
versalists, was ever published than that
which the reader now holds in his hand.
An Ohio number of the paper, and
yet one OF universal interest and gen.
eral instruction How do we reach that
conclusion =? From the fact that the
articles published this week reveal in
the various stateme nts which are made
concerning the condition of our cause,
and the duty and obligations of Uni
versalists in that particular State, the
substantial identity of the special aoork and
needs OF Our Church in all the Western
States. 1t is, verify, an Ohio Conven-
ton issue,-the various articles bristle
with the needs of Ohio-yet, emitting
the article on Buchtel College, few
local illusions, and paragraph or
two in the briefs and elsewhere, the
articles would answer just as well for
Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin,
Iowa, and Minnesota, or wherever the
Universalists are organized in regular
Convention form. Our readers have
all probably heard of the old time al
manac, published in Boston, but sin
tended for all New England" This is
the characteristic of the Ohio Conven-
ton issue which we lay before our
readers the present week-an Ohio edi-
ton, but adapted to all the interior and
Western States, and just as well adapt
ed to their needs, with the few omis-
sions noted, as if expressly prepared
for any or all of those States.
For the proof of this, consider the
topics presented in the Ohio message.
What is there said of the Convention
and its organization and relation to the
people,-the need of better under
standing among the people, of the aims
and objects of the organized body-the
necessity of a more sympathetic and
active interest in its affairs, and an in
creased attendance at its sessions-the
fact which is wisely emphasized, that
the Convention does not belong exclu-
sively to the clergymen in its fellow
ship, but is part and particle of the
church in the State-these things need
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21

Let Universalists in Ohio do more
than we have ever done before, to swsk-
en- in the hearts of our young men and
young women, an earnest desire and
honorable ambition to serve God and
bless the world in the work Of the Christ
ian ministry. We have never yet done
our full duty in this matter, and there
are large possibilities before us in this
line. H.L.o
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21

truth of what we affirm by the inspira-
ton, the peace and joy conveyed to
their own souls.
Brethren and sisters of the Universe
list faith, we do not need more money,
more houses of worship, more men,
more machinery, so much as we need
more power Of the spirit, and to have
this we must consecrate our lives to the
service of God, and serve him in spirit.
ABBIE E. DANFoRTH.
Bryan, o.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21
| IL.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 81, 1888.
$4,000 TO LOMBARD UNIVERSITY.

1t is announced that Lombard Univer-
sity received as New Years present q
check for $4,000 from William Easton,
ESQ, of Chillicothe, Ill. This makes the
second gift of Mr.. Easton, former gift
OF $4,000 having been given some few
years ago. This is the same gentleman
who recently forwarded 300 to the
Murray Fand, as reported a few weeks
ago. Such wise benevolence is worthy
of high and lasting honor.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21
UNVERsALIsT PROFESSION OF FAITH.
ADOPTED 1903.

We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old
and New Testaments contain revelation of the
character of God, and of the duty, interest and
final destination of mankind.
ii.
We believe that there is one God, whose
nature is Love, revealed in one Lord Jesus
Christ, by one Holy Spirit of Grace, who will
finally restore the whole family of mankind to
holiness and happiness.
Ill.
We believe that holiness and true happiness
are inseparably connected, and that believers
ought to be careful to maintain order ano
practice good works; for these things are good
and profitable unto men.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21

We give an approximate statement
OF the condition of the Permanent Fund
at present:
Invested or In hands of Treasurer =. SO 10000
Notes drawing per cent ISL 90
FIedges and requests. 100000
unpaid subscriptions not secured by
notes ........,................. 502I7
s11653I7
In addition to the above, there is due
the Convention considerable sum
uncollected interest
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21

THE EDITOR is assisted by an able corps of
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS, with correspond
ents in the several States. See eighth page
for Special Business Notices.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21
Gbe WmlbersaIist.

j. S. CANTwELL, D. D., Editor.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21

sfs All articles intended FOR the UNIvEBsALIsT
should be addressed Editor of THE UNIvERs-
ALIsT, Chicago, ILL.,"
*+* CORRESPONDENTS from the churches is
solicited and always welcome.
s*s TERMS: $3.50 per year, postage paid
Sample copies to any address free on applica'
ton.
FIELD AGENTS:
REV. j. W. MCMAsTER. s. S. WILLIAMS
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-01-21

uuauClol lOopOllclOllltJS ~ Will UoCOm6
more valuable. The employment of a
State Superintendent is not a scheme
to afford "cheap preaching" to the
churches. Whenever churches apply
for and accept his services, they should
always pay him sum equal to the sal
airy paid for regular services. In thus
paying him, they are only assisting the
Convention in its efforts to build up
and strengthen Universalism. Every
cent the Superintendent receives is
turned over to the Convention to aid in
meeting the expenses of its work. More
attention will be given to the increase
of the fund during this year, than in
the past. AT the same time pastorless
churches will be looked after, pastoral
circuits will be formed, and pastors
settled as rapidly and widely as it is
in the rowar of one man to accomplish |
such results, by personal attention, by |
correspondence, friendly counsel and |
sound advice. Let all who love Uni
versalism and the Universalist church |
lend the "helping hand' in every way
possible, and especially in liberal pay
ments for the personal services of the
Superintendent, thereby preventing too
great a drain upon our too scanty re-
sources, which would bring disfavor
upon the Convention.
There is work enough for three or
four missionaries in the State, could
we sustain them.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-05

or gentle striking of the muscles, con- tinued not more than an hour a day for several weeks.
 THEORIES OF ORIGIN. - There are three possible views concerning the origin of organic forms whether in- dividual or specific, states Prof. Jos- eph Le Conte. Taking the individual, the first of the theories is that of the pious child who thinks that he was made very much as he himself makes his dirt-pies; the second is that of the street-gamin, or of Topsy, who says, "I was not made at all, growed :" the third is that of most intelligent Christians-that we were made by a process of evolution. There are three exactly corresponding theories con- cerning the origin of species. The first is that of many pious persons and many intelligent clergymen, who say that species were made at once by the Divine hand scithout natural pro- cess; the second is that of the mater ialists, who say that species were not made at all, they were derived, "they growed ;" and the third is that of the theistic evolutionists, who think that they were created by process of evo- lution-who believe that making is not inconsistent with growing. The third, Prof. Le Conte endeavors to prove, is the only true rational so- lution, for it includes, combines, and reconciles the other two; showing wherein each is right and wherein wrong.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-05

doctor, she exclaimed: "He number one piecee," and then her English be- ing too scanty to give expression to her gratitude, she proceeded to sound his praise in her own language, some- what to the old gentleman's embar- rassment, though he smiled and nodded pleasantly at her. After glancing in at somewhat tawdry joss house, we departed. On our way back we wis., ited the Alice Memorial hospital, a new institution, with a European medical staff. We were told that it was founded by Chinese gentleman who had studied medicine in England, and found on his return that his coun- trymen were too prejudiced to afford him any scope for his western science. The wards were clean and we'll or- dered and full of patients. Already it has drawn good many patients away from the Tung Wa.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-05

may be this same traveller will be able to walk in a more private way before our next thanksgiving.
 A Journey in these plain paths affords an excellent opportunity to learn and judge of human nature. Some discern ing minds never allow themselves to be prejudiced by caste in society, and yet draw very fine distinctions between classes. Her majesty, when parlia- ment is about to be opened, always takes notice of this fine distinction when she addresses them as "My lords and gentlemen" Ladies are not mem- bers of parliament, you know. We would not accuse her majesty of in- timidating, one could be "lord" and not belong to the second class, or Vtce UeTs0.
 Unquestionably there are plain paths leading to the pulpit, the press and the bar, but that is no argument why, many who are already treading these paths, as we'll as those who are seek ing to find the path, would not ren- der more valuable service to the world by walking in ploughed furrow around an eighty -acre field in Dakota, or carrying rail-splitter's axe through the depths of pine forest in Wisconsin. The latter paths would prove to be more plain to them than the former.
 The political steeds galloped so fu- riously along the plain public paths on their journey to our quadrennial races, are often very seriously annoyed by the "dark horses" so quietly feed- ing in the meadow of politics, whose broad acres afford the sustenance and the material for pure statesmen-so much needed in our public councils- from the humble country squire to the cabinet room in Washington, D. O..
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-05
Both For the Price of One.

We have made arrangements with the publishers by which we can fur nish the popular St. Louis Magazsne with THE ARKANsAw TRAvELER at the low price of two dollars and ten cents 8 year for both publications. The price of THE TRAvELER alone is two dollars 8 year, and for only ten cents more you may procure both TRAvELER and Aagazise. Subscrip- tions, accompanied by two dollars and ten cents, must be sent to St. Louis Adgassme, 21S N. Eighth st., St. Louis, Mo, or, Read 6 Benham, Publishers of THE ARKANsAw TRAv- xLxR, 2sS Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-05
"Gwine Away Fun Dar."

In the cyclorama of the Monitor and Merrimac naval duel is a picture of shanty which has been struck by shell, and an aged negro is emerging from the door, his dark features dis torted by fright. Near by his son, 8 lusty fellow, with his wife and a pair of piccaninnies, are about to get away in an old dug out canoe. The manage ment of the cyclorama have employed a quartet of colored vocalists who sing at intervals, during the day and evening, jubilee, plantation and war songs, and characteristic darkey melo- dies, generally, on the foreground where the painted negroes are seen. Among the songs they sing is one which Will Visscher, the lecturer of the cyclorama, has written for the quartet. Visscher says he has been doing the geographical, typographical, oratorical and historical for the great work, and now he cares not who may sound it's praises if he may write it's songs. Two stanzas of the song and the chorus are in these words: I'm gwine away fun dis var place
 Hear me hOwlin' now.
 Desc bung- g-shells bustin' m my face
 Doan suit me anyhow.
 De shanty blanks ain' thick enough
 Hear me howlin' now.
 An dis var treatmen, rough an tough,
 Doan suit me anyhow.
 CHORUS:
 ps gwine right away fun here,
 Fas' as evah kin,
 De way desc shell am foolin' roun'
 tell you hits 3 sin. Dem white mems actin monst'ous quar-
 Hear me howlin' now.
 De way dem gun boats pitch an rar'
 Doan suit me any how.
 De sound O dat ar great big gun
 Hear me howlin' now.
 Jes make me trimble--tell you, nun,
 Doan suit me any how.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-05
\ VISIT TO WALT WHITMAN.
BY MARY G. wooDHuLL,

A short time ago I went to see the told gray haired poet" in his Camden home. A pull at the fashioned brass bell brought the pleasant faced housekeeper, who ushered me, without ceremony, into the presence of the master of the quaint little brown frame house. Hound him in his study, seated in a big arm chair before the fire; enveloped in a loose, comfortable looking dressing gown of dark blue i; his slippered feet almost hidden from view in huge gray fur rug. Alto gether the room and it's distinguished looking occupant were we'll worth coming long way to see. Papers, pamphlets, books and letters were strewn carelessly about the room; on the well-flled table stood 8 pitcher containing solitary hot-h house flower, while on a window sill was a glass which held bunch of sweet blossoms sent by some thoughtful friend to cheer the poets lonely, winter bound house.
 A pot of yellow tulips, hinting of the coming spring. tide, stood on a chair at his elbow; and overhead his pet canary softly chirped.
 On one end of the wooden mantel stood bust of Carlyle; on the other, one of Emerson-or, as Miss Bilmer called him, CT C ncord Sphinx who, by the way, was great admirer of the Jersey poet. It was Emerson, 1 believe, who said of him: "Whit- man is apparently the greatest Demo- crat the world has seen."
 AS gazed about the room could not help wondering if the old gray haired man ever felt lonely.
 "Has the winter seemed long?" I asked.
 "Yes, the days roll round monoto- nously."
 "What," said I, "with your books and friends and writing2"
 Very gently, he answered:
 "Time grows weary with years and the weight of sim"
 Struck with the words, I asked whose they were. He replied:
 "From an old song I used to hear, years ago, when was boy"
 Here our conversation was inter- rupted by an expressman bringing in big box. The poet greeted him cor dially, calling him "my boy," in his deep kindly tones, and in return the man addressed him most affectionately as "Uncle Walt" After the express man had taken his departure, the old man said: "They seem to belong to me, to be part of me some way"
 Is it any wonder the soldiers, and firemen, car-drivers and boatmen love him as they do?
 After that we talked over one or two of his latest poems. I told him how much I liked his "Western Sun- set," which appeared short time since in the New York Herald; where upon he wanted to know if were familiar with the sunsets of the far west, to which, unfortunately, I was forced to reply in the negative; but told him I admired the artistic way in which he laid on the colors! I then bade him goodbye and left the house rather saddened, for the kindly old man seemed weary and, thought, just trifie sad. He may not feel it, but to me he seemed bereft of near and dear ones; and as Byron truly says: "Dim with the mist of years gray fits the shade of power."-De- tron Free Press.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-05

Briggs is hurrying home, having been notified of the arrival of twins.
 Newsboy-"Extra Ss1s, mister7"
 Briggs (bitterly)-"Yes; just my luck. - Teras Siittiags.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-05

"A good cook throws away noth- ing" says a writer on culinary affairs. ProbAbly that's the only reason the family gets anything after she pro- vides for her relations. = Cleveland Sssa.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-05

Guest-"You don't call this mock turtle soup, do you?"
 Waiter-"You has de genuine mock turtle soup, sah, can assure you, sah. We buys de best mock turtles dar ar in de market, sah !"- Toscn Topics.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-05-05

A certain fat man within ten miles of Burlington has a very thin wife. The boys have nicknamed them Enough" and "Too spar" Burliag- ton Free Press.