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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-12-12

NJ was tiurts s.viusiffs iSsy sisss -sss.s
age which did not appear Careful inyesft-
cation showed the duality ot the coal deliv-
cred to be as contracted for
The receiver OF the coal Was chntgod st
the BROOKLYN navy yardi and the weights
taken by another civil employee aud nothing
suspicious was developed. Finally q naval
officer was detailed, without preSiciis notice.
10 weigh psrsonally arge had; and il was
found sixteen tons short The gentleman
disappeared as bidder for the Department
from that time. There was no eridenee OF
fraud on his part. but inferenee can readily
be drawn The system OF properly accounts
for the navy, referred 70 in the last animal
report, has been in successful Operation since
July L The experiences of the first quarter
shows that It Is simple. aud thae there s no
diiiiculty in keeping pace with edffAht work
at the largest station
the report says that by careful watching
of the disbursement in foreign stations, and
calling the attention OF pay officers TO the
subjects OF their drafts, by which greatly
increased rates have been procured. the de
partment Is able 10 report that in the items
Of commission, interest and exchange;
whereas net loss OF SluS. .49S was made IN
the two years and ten months ending April
-, 1885. for tho three years ending June 81,
1883 nst gain of sos was made. AL
luding to naval progress at home and
abroad during the past year, the secretary
says the necessity for increased numbers OF
fast protected cruisers, whether for the pur-
pose OF protecting or destroying commerce,
nr for service with dset as scouts, has been
emphasized during the naval msneuvers OF
the year. and Is fully recognized by Al naval
powers.
With the increase OF the number Of cruisers
It has been recognized, In view Of the recent
introduction of high explosive projectils
and the increase OF power an6 rapidity OF
fire IL rapid fre, and other guns, that re-
hevssd attention must be given 70 the ar
iinorsd feet, and the pfe1kiling. opinion Id
England, France, Italy. Germany and Rus
sia is strongly in favor Of additional ar
mored ships to be built at an early date. In
these new vessels, the armor will be much
more widely distributed, and will certainly
protect the battery and crew as well as the
water line and machinery. The destructive
ness of high explosive shell fire ngainst un-
protected sides emphasizes the peculiar nd-
vnntages of the monitor type for coast de-
Tense service.
The secretary considers the subjects OF Inn
proved powder; profectiles and topefo boats,
saying in regard to ths latter that the recent
naval Inanoeuvers abroad have shown that
they must still be regarded Is most useful
for coast and harbor defense.
The estimates for the navy and marine
corps for the next fiscal year Is SEQ, ,967, ,b7TS
and includes Sy, Tl7.O0O for Increase of tho
navy construction and armament, 81. 2l4, ,24S
for improvements at navy yards, and S2lO.-
600 for new navy observatory. The APP
preparations for the. current fiscal year ax-
gregates Sla,94s, 4sf.
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cisely. the condition
and history OF every
branch Of the postal
service for the fiscal
year ended June 80.
1850, with many
comparisons with
previo us years,
showing n remark.
able expansion of
business, apd D farES
increase. in expendi-
ture. The gross
v,avanna foy. Ainauaow
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lily be made, which would rest upon Just
principles and provide for every worthy ap-
plicant But while our general pension
laws remain confused and imperfect, hun
dreds OF private pension laws are annually
passed, which are the sources OF unjust dfs-
elimination and popular decentralization
appropriation bills for the Support of the
government are defaced by items and provi.
sions to meet private ends, and it is freely
asserted by responsible and experienced
parties that a bill appropriating money
for public Internal Improvement would
fail co meet with favor, unless it con-
tanned items mora for local and private ad-
vantage than for public benefit.
These statements can be much emphasized
by an aScertainment of the proportion OF
Federal legislation, which either bears upon
examination, develops such a motive power.
t.Aud yet, ne adds, 1.-THE psople wait and
expect from their chosen Representatives such
patriotic action as will advance the welfare
of the entire country; and this expectation
can only be answered by tine performances of
public duty with unSelfish purpose Our
mission among the nations of the earth, and
our success IN accomplishing the work God
has given 20 the American people to do, re-
qntre OF those intruSted with the making and
execution OF our laws perfect devotion
above all other things to the public good
This devotion will lead US 70 strongly re-
uons OF Federal power and 70 persistsntly
check the increasing tendency TO extend the
scope of Federal legislation into the domain
of state and local jurisdiction, upon the plea
OF slfnservlng tns' public welfare the pres
ervation OF the partitions between proper
subjects of Federal and local care and regu-
ton, Is of such Importance under the consti
tuition, which IS the law of our very exist
ence, that no consideration Of expediency or
Sentiment should tempt us TO enter ubon -
doubtful srouiii
We have uh lertakea 70 CiiscoYar and. ,s,rl
'-.'-e -. -,',e.ess hassiseszz ce = E1sE a.-.z-
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The longest straight stretch of railway
IN the world is on the new Argentine Pa
cifc railway, from Buenos Ayres to the
foot of the Andes For a distance of 9ff.
miles the road is laid without q curve
New York Evening World.
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SAN FRAScIsco. Dec. S-4 speeiai, frcsn fs,5si
San Diago says- To-day the ssznfs Re sys-
tenn began running direct fuiIriiiasinu serTira
between this city and Cs4czgo,s making it the
longest continuous sleeping car service m the
world-iistanee, :, z,5sI miles. There viii IA
the future be but one change betweeu-
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horaIs

just at this season of the year large
number OF our smaller congregations in
the country, where services are suspended
during the winter months, are making
preparations for resumption of public
worship. To these, and other of our
smaller congregations holding monthly
or semi monthly services, we recommend
as a good book for the song service of
worship and the regular services of the
sanctuary, Conference Chorals."
This little book contains ga pages and
is bound in strong MANILA covers. The
first strain of each tune is given. 1t con.
tains 100 hymns, and may be used indie
pendently of the larger work, "Christian
Chorals," of which it is companion. II
is an admirable collection Of hymns for
public worship, and is furnished at a
very low price to secure wide circula.
ton. Price IL cents single copy; $1.25
per dozen; SO per hundred.
A new edition of this little book has
recently been published by the Publish
ing House and the Western Branch can
supply orders to any extent. 1t is Just
exactly the book required for occasional
services, and is published at so low a
price that our congregations can use the
same without any very large outlay. Let
our friends order it and equip their con-
gregations for worship and song the
coming season.
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TEXAS.

We we're happily gratifed at DIR. Han
sons just tribute to the talents, the char
acter and labors of our venerable, yet
vigorous Br. d. B. Clayton, whose pres
ence at the late debate in Tennessee was
SO helpful and inspiring.
of work have any idea of the self-sacrific-
ing toll Of our Universalist preachers. It is
the old history of the pioneer work in the
North repeated, and in many respects
under more trying conditions. To stand
alone, proclaiming the gospel OF peace in
the midst of crowds of opposers, some Of
whom, especially among the ministers,
are as bitter as bigotry and superstition
can make them, requires not only moral
but sometimes physical courage. In
iourneyings Oft, in HASTINGS, fatigues and
discomforts, preaching in school houses
and open air, always keeping on the har-
ness for work, or equipped with armor
and usefulness for warfare. Thus the
Universalist preachers and missionaries,
WhOlC oACy Ole uLSt WIZ VI pICA
are not?-go on from year to year with
scant worldly remuneration for their toll,
There was Shehane, and Gardner-the
latter of Texas-Dr. l.. f. W. Andrews.
8. J. McMorris and Strain, all dying in
the harness, and all faithful, efficient
workers, the good effect of whose labors
continue to this day.
Look at Br. Burruss standing faithful
at his post, and-God bless him keeping
up the beacon fires of hope all along the
line! Right here within our own borders
were the experiences of our few (alas, too
few Universalist champions all told,
would be seen and realized such field
of conflict with error, and such unremit-
ting courage of the few faithful as would
make foreign missions seem light in the
balance of needful effort. Blessings on
our veteran preachers still gallantly up
bearing the snowy standard of our glori-
GUS faithl Give them tangible evidence
of good will by timely financial aid to
save them from SO much of really unnec.
essary hardship and sacrifice. An as
sured salary would be blessing them in a
practical way. MARY @. BILLINGS.
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The East.

MASSACHUSETTS, Parish Intelli-
gence.-The Social Union met, April II,
at the Parker house, Boston. There were
nearly 100 members and guests present
Tie fourth annual festival of the Union
will be held Monday, May %. The fol-
lowing persons have accepted invitations
to be present, and of course, to speak:
Gov. Ames, Hon. Charles j. Noyes, Speak
or of the House; Rev. j. M. Pullman,
DID,, and Mrs. Mary A. Livermore.-The
annual supper of the Shawmut (Boston)
church, was very happy occasion.-The
annual supper in the church parlors at
North Attleboro was notable for good
attendance, the decorations and the we'll
furnished tables.-The recent fair at Mil
ford Melted $500. The Sunday school has
reached the highest standard and is still
on the increase.-The debt at North Cam
bridge has been reduced $1,000 during
the year. There now remains but S4,350
to be cleared off. Mrs. Mary A. Daven.
port has given to this society the sum of
$4,000 to be used according to discretion.
Rev. s. A. Gardner is holding mission
airy meetings at Holliston, seven miles
from Milford, where he secures large
congregations-The annual parish meet.
ing at Haverhill revealed pleasant Stats
tics giving total Of nearly 1000 receipts
and handsome balance in the treasury.
The fair of the Lynn (Firs) church, for
the benefit of the Sunday school realized
$500, which will go to replenish the
treasury of the school. The Chaplin Club
connected with this church is at the close
of its seventh year and is in a flourishlng
condi tion.-Rev. DIR. Dorchester was an
nounced for the address before the Bos-
ton Ministers Meeting last Monday.
Subject, Romanism in America." The
Queen City Park guests of 1887 will hold
reunion meeting at Berkeley Hall, Bos
ton, Monday night.-The Sunday even
ing Bible talks at the Second Lynn
church by the pastor, Rev. L. l.. Briggs,
are quite popular with members of all
denominations.
NEW YORK.-Rey. George w. Perry
of Vermont, is greatly desired as pastor
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OHIO.
INVITATION OF STRIKER CHURCH.

Atameeting of the Uuiversalist church,
Stryker, April 7, the members by a unsn-
imous and enthusiastic vote instructed
their pastor to issue through THE UNI
vERsALIsT an earnest and cordial invita-
ton to the friends of our faith in Ohio, to
attend the Sunday school and State Con-
ventions to be held in Stryker, June 6, z,
and g.
Our committees are already diligently
at work, and we find upon canvassing the
matter, that we shall be able to entertain
large Convention. It is with our eyes
as we'll as hearts open, then, that both
pastor and people unite in extending to
our friends the hospitality of our homes,
believing we can make it pleasant for all
who come.
To assist us in perfecting our arrange
ments, will the friends who intend COM
and state
LIST. Whether they are delegates or WIS.,
itors.
End. Whether they wish to be enter
tanned near the church, or could just as
pleasantly be cared Tor at little distance
away, or even in the country, convey
ances being provided for the remoter
points.
Sd. Some of us can more conveniently
entertain ladies and others gentlemen.
Will the friends please write with such
explicitness that we may know how to
accommodate ourselves in this regard.
4th. What day they expect to arrive.
Address these communications to Char
lie Mignin, Stryker, Ohio.
We also expect that the Ministerial As
sociation will meet on Tuesday, June 5,
and shall welcome all the clergymen who
wish to attend its session.
A committee will be at each train to
meet the guests as they come, and direct
them to their places of entertainment.
The Secretary of the State Convention
will, in due time, publish necessary in
formation relating to the railroads and
their connections. Very truly,
HARRY l.. OANFIELD.
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Dallas.-Mrs. Mary G. Billings preach
ed three discourses in Dallas recently
holding services in the parlors of Mr.. W.
B. Hinckley. After Mr.. Billings's arrival
from Moody. where he was holding SER
vices by appointment, the two mission
aries gave Bible talk in the parlors Of
MIR. A.Hodge, in answer to one held in the
Congregational church upon the Reve-
lation Of st. John. The Universalist So
ciety in Dallas is small but its members
have decided to keep up their organiza
ton, hoping that they may obtain pas
tor from the North who can devote him.
self entirely to the ministerial work. It
is thought that there is earnest need of a
Universalist minister in Dallas-a city of
$1,000 in which there is not liberal
church. A business meeting was held
by the parish, March 3lst, for the cleo
ton OF officers. Adds our informant:
"It is believed that if an energetic work
or from the North, backed by sufficient
salary for one year, could be sent to this
zelda permanent, self-supporting church
would be the result. Through the inhu-
ence of Mr.. Street church lot has been
secured to the society.
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The ddaest.

MISSOURI.-Rev. II. s. Kellerman
writes from Lebanon, April %: 81 preach
ed last night to very pleasant and in
terested congregation. There are a few
staunch Universalists here who press
ministers into service whenever they
pass this way. am here for few days
visiting my brother. We sold our prop
erty in Geneva, Neb., and L will now re-
sumo preaching. We are visiting some
friends here and will visit insIndiana, in
Br. Saxton's parish, and in Pleasantville,
o., and from there we will go East"
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at our church in Canton.-Rev. DR.. At
wood is supplying occasionally the Uni
tartan society at Burlington, vt. The
students of the University are frequently
in attendance at the services of DR.. At
wood.-Rev. DR.. Bolles preached, week
ago Sunday, a memorial sermon on the
late Mrs. James Slater, formerly we'll
known lady Of his congregation. j.
Fl. Ballou has recently preached with
acceptance to the Second society in Roch-
ester.-A meeting was held in the vestry
of the Church of the Divine Paternity,
New York, on the evening OF April 16, to
consider the lines on which future mis-
sionary work should be conducted in the
city. Another meeting will soon be held
with the same object in view.-The semi
annual session of the Western New York
Sunday-school Institute was in session
last week at Clifton Springs-Rev. IRE
Mitchell recently conducted series of
meetings at Edwards with excellent sue
cess.
NEW JERSEY.-Jersey City The
Church OF the Good Shepherd, Rev. j. F.
Thompson, pastor, is having season of
marked prosperity.-The course of even
ing lecture in this church has taxed the
seating capacity Of the church. The au-
dience is largely composed of men. 1t is
expected that at the annual meeting the
interest excited will show itself in de-
mand for pews.
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IA WREATH FROM PALESTINE

Mrs. A. G. Lewis has prepared a well.
conceived and attractive Sunday-school
concert piece with the above title, for
Children's Sunday, which is now ready
in the May Helper, with original music
by Leo. r. Lewis. The music and re-
sponsive service is also published in pam.
phlet form and sold at the rate of 81. SO
per hundred copies. A sample copy sent
free. Single copies of Helper 10 cents
each; IL for S1.00. All orders to be ad-
dressed to the Universalist Publishing
House, Boston, Mass.
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CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN OHIO.

Woodstock, D., April 26, 1885,
This is the sixty-ninth anniversary of the
institution of Odd Fellowship in the Uni
ted States, and many facts of a pleasing
character are suggested by the date.
Universalists, who are members of the
Order, are fully aware, how completely
the principles Of the Order are in har-
mony with the tenets Of their own faith;
and also, that with the revision of the Sc
cret work, the last word that was at al
susceptible of being unfavorably inter-
preted, was stricken out, and another
altogether in accordance with truth, sub
stituted. 1t is a pleasant recollection,
too, that many of our prominent minis
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the excellent grace to conceal your dis.
content from me.
You called me to Detroit from field Of
busy activity. I have given to this task
such strength and ability as / have pos.
sessed. have loved my work. And now
another parish in the denomination calls
me to it's service and offers so many OPP
portunities for usefulness that yield my
place here for the church in Boston, as
yielded my place in Ohio for you. I de-
sire, therefore, to tender to you my resiR-
nation of the passionate of this church
which do hereby, asking if it be your
mind, that it may take effect on the first
of June next.
That write these words with regret I
need not assure you. Eight years of as
ISOLATION in these bonds creates ties that
are not easily severed. recall it here.
however, that it has been one OF the ele-
ments Of my preaching to you that no
bonds are ever broken by the mere cir
cumstance of parted ways. Only those
bonds are severed that cease to exist, and
I will not, therefore, speak of broken
ties.
I shall bear this church and it's inter-
ests with me wherever I may go. From
the date of its inception have identified
my sympathies with its every interest,
and I may be pardoned, therefore, it I
say that Ihave sense and feeling of per-
sonal proprietorship in its fortunes. Its
rightful prosperity will ever be my joy.
I have sought to render its pulpit the
voice of broad and inclusive Christian
ianity-the voice of positive and con-
structive religion.
"The Church of Our Fatker!" have
endeavored to make it home of welcome
to all the children of whatever name who
would come, and the response which
you have given has been my encourage
ment. Together we have sought to de-
velop a phase and element of religious
ness in any and all kinds of improving
industries, and to all who have aided this
general purpose-in the Sunday-school,
The Fortnightly Club, and Social Life
Committee, the Aid Society and the church
in general, I desire to make public &C.
acknowledgement of my obligations and my
thanks.
For all acts of personal kindness to my
self and family, desire also to make
acknowledgment, commencing one and
all to those fortunes which rightful and
considerate regard for others happiness
must ever determine. And upon this
church as whole invoke these bless
ings which the measure of it's rectitude
and it's devotion to exalted purpose, to-
gether with the wisdom and justice OF its
policies, shall invite.
E. L. RExFoRD.
Detroit, April II, 1883.
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MICHIGAN.
DIR. RExPoRD's LETTER OF RESIGNATION

DR.. REXF0RD'S LETTER OF RESIGNATION
To the Members of the Society of the Church
Of Our Father, Detroit, Mich:
DEAR BRETHREN. I wish to submit
for your consideration the following
brief message
Wear approaching in these months the
close OF the eighth year of our associated
work as pastor and people. The result of
that labor is this parish and church-a dis
tinct addition to the religious life OF De-
troit, distinct inasmuch as no church of
this name and faith had ever existed here
before.
need not remind you that such task
is not easily accomplished when attempt
ed SO late in the history of city as old
as Detroit. 1t is fortunate church which
is privileged to grow up with city from
its beginning, and thus to become identi-
fed with it as an integral part OF it, IA
miliar to the thought and sympathy of
the people. while church having its in
ception long after the recognized institu-
tions have won their place, must labor
under exceptional disadvantages. Peo-
pie who are at all inclined to church life
do not reside in community Worry long
without associating themselves with some
church. 1t may be the church of their
necessity rather than the church of their
choice; but once identified with it's SO
cial and industrial life, it is not common
for them to break ranks with their asso-
ciates when the church of their earlier
choice is established. This society, inaug-
urated SO late in the history of Detroit
has labored under this disadvantage. I
am personally acquainted with families
here who were reared in Universalist
churches in other parts of the country,
but having connected themselves with
other societies before this society was or
ganized, they remain still in those for
eign communions. The social, charitable
and sympathetic affiliations have been
stronger than their intellectual convic.
hons, with the sympRthies and industries
as yet, for them, uncreated on the newly
declared basis of their earlier faith; and
hence their places are not found in the
church that would have been their frat
choice. 1t is one of the inevitable mis-
fortunes attending the late introduction
of church to the life of an old city.
Besides this, while there is nothing
more certain in the grsvitations of mod
ern religious thought than the tendency
toward the characteristic convictions of
this church-a fact which provides a
strong ground of confidence and an in
SEPARATION to our eourage-yet, can it
not be forgotten that the surface infu.
ences which are always most active