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CURED to him then
that his talents were being misdirected, and
he gave up his practice to become "A preacher.
During his ministerial career of over twenty
six years he steadily progressed in power, and
10y reason OF his superior pulpit qualifications
has always commanded the attention of the
bishops. His appointments have always been
to first class charges. He was at one time
presiding elder of the Newark district and
some years ago was elected recording secre-
tary of the missionary board and society.
The Importance of this position is hardly ex-
pressed in the title OF the office, rs the duties
imposed cover the whole world Bishop
Fitzgerald was also for number of years
secretary of the Newark conference, and the
ability he displayed doubtless led to his ap-
pointment us assistant secretary of the gen
eral conferences of 1876, 1850 and 1884 He
is trustee of the Drew seminary and vice
president of the board. Scarcely past the
meridian of life, he is in the full tide of his
usefulness to the church Conservative,
learned in parliamentary proceedings, earnest
and upright i'll his methods, his business tact
will exert an influence in the board of bishops
which cannot fail TO be productive of bene-
fetal results.
Bishop Isaac w. Joyce was delegate
from the Cincinnati conference. He has a
broad, high forehead, and his hair is of an
iron gray color and worn long. His ancestry
can be traced back to the shores Of Ireland,
although his native place is Hamilton, o.
During his early childhood his father moved
to Indiana, and for many years young Joyce
was engaged in farming. He was converted
TO Methodism when ~ years old. Succeed
ing years were devoted to studying in col
lege and active labor as teacher. In 1859
he was admitted on trial to the Northwest
Indiana conference and in 1861 was ordained
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-02

in 1850, when he rendered valuable service to
the body as secretary of the committee on
itinerancy. by appointment of the bishops
he was sent in September 1856. to represent
the Methodist Episcopal church at the gem
eral conference Of the Methodist church of
Canada His ministerial life has been al
most exclusively devoted to the passionate
and chiefly in large circuits or in large city
churches As wise administrator and popu-
lar preacher he is well known and held in
high esteem
Bishop John Philip Newman was born in
New York city Sept. !, 1896, and was educa-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-02

ability ii 9 S
known far and wide
as the SUNDAY
school, man, and
his work in devel-
oping the unique
plan Of instruction
at Chautauqua has
met the approval
OF church men Of
all denominations.
His countenance is
striking-a h & h
forehead, an aqui'
lima poga "a nenllpl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-02

Husband-iiave the couple who just moved
into the house next door any childreni
Wife'-ChiidrenI They've only been mar
ried day or two.
''How do you known
"Beiore ne started down town this morn
ing he kissed her. and be didn't act as II he
was afraid bed get hit il he didn't Omaha
World
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deacon by Bishop
Simpson. In 1863
he was ordained
elder by Bis o p
Morris. For four
years he was pre-
siding elder of the
East Lafayette dis
trict. His degree
of doctor of divin-
ity was conferred
upon him by Dick
inson college in
1876. His first APP
pearance in a gem
a -. =.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-02

The bes, on earth, can truly DO said Of
Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which 10 a sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
viii positively cure piles, te,er and all kin
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-02

,sd at Ca4enovin university, N. Y. He be.
came rGnistcr IN the Methodist Episcopal
church in 1919 The years 1850 and 1861 he
spent In travelling in Europe Palestine and
Egypt In 1864 he was sent TO New Orleans
to labor in behalf OF the church In the south.
un rnmainel there five years and Established
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mitted to practice
in 1858. In h is
adopted profession
he was eminently
successful for three
years, and gave
promise of making
all enviable reputa-
ton. In the year
1861 there was IA re-
vival in progress ut
the Central Metho-
dist churc h, in
Newark, which he
attended. 1t oc-
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three annual con-
ferences, two col
leges and n church
paper He was
called IN 1869 10
Washington, d, c.,
where he establish
ed the Metropoli-
tan Mem orial
Methodist church.
He was appointed
chaplain of the
senate in 1863, and
held the Office until
1874. While he oc-
Mol This poSitinn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-02

Fail not to take tu, Inspirations Deep
breathing is one of LIES strongholds and pure
air is fpe
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cluded in the New
York East confer
ence. He has been
secretary of the an
nual conferences
for some years
b a C X. B / S h o p
Goodsell is best
known to Method
lists as the editor
of Il h e z | o n
Herald, a publica-
ton EN- n n a { n e
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-02
CHRISTIAN BROKATE,

CHARLES JAMES. JOHN II. HIGHT.
The delegates were men Of weight in every
sense of the word. 1t was hard to find one
whose avoirdupois was so little as 100 pounds,
and slender reporter among them looked
and felt like boy among giants. In short,
each one completely filed the popular ideal
of the brawny butcher. Among the most
prominent at the meeting were President Ar
mour, of course, who is very much averse to
having his picture appear in the newspapers;
John H. Hight, president Of the Philadelphia
association; w. w. Kimball, OF Boston; Vice
President Charles James, Of st. Louis; Rob
ert B. Noony, of New York; Secretary John
A. Burtis; Recording Secretary Christian
Brokate, of st. Louis, and Second Vice Pres
ident John II. Schaeffer, of Baltimore.
Every body had first class time, although
President Cleveland could not be present,
and the meeting wound up with big parade
and subsequent barbecue. They paraded to
get up first class appetites for the barbecue,
and held the barbecue I'd satisfy the hunger
produced by the big parade.
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beard, n smooth shaven upper lip, and eyes
that twinkle with humor, all combine to pro
duce an agreeable face, Men invo!untariiy
smile when they meet him, Tho crown OF
his head Is bald and the locks upon his tenn
pies are streaked with gray hairs. Bishop
Vincent is native Of Alabama, and was
converted TO Methodism in early life. He
Joined the New Jersey conference in 1888.
Three years later he was transferred
30 the New York conference, and
has been identified with that body ever since.
For a number OF years he was n successful
PASTOR but early in his ministry he became
interested in Sunday school work. To per
feet himself in this, according TO his precon.
ceivcd ideas, he visited the Holy Land and
Travelled elsewhere extensively. He has
crossed the Atlantic several times. The first
official position he held in the Methodist
church was that Of general agent for the
Sunday School union. In this work his tai
ents developed rapidly In 1868 he was
elected general conference editor OF The
Sunday School journal and of books Of in
struction At the next general conference,
in 1872, he was elected by acclamation editor
of all Sunday school books, papers and tracts
and also corresponding secretary Of the sun
day School union and Tract society. He was
reelected to the same offices in all subsequent
conferences As an author he is widely
known by all readers of Sunday school books.
He is also an excellent preacher, lecturer and
platform speaker. Bishop Vincent is 5Gyears
of age, but he possesses all the energy and
enthusiasm of youth.
James n Fitzgerald, who was elected on
the same ballot, is of an opposite tempera-
ment He is business man and an econo-
mist. In appearance he is tall and angular.
He wears mustache and full beard of
sandy color, and his head is covered by an
abundance of sandy hair, which is parted far
down on the side and brushed smoothly over
his crown There are wrinkles about his
eyes and on his forehead, but they betoken
thought rather than age. Like Bishop Vim
cent, he is not conspicuous figure ut confer
ences, preferring to allow younger men to
engage in the debates, while he sways
a quiet influence over the body when
serious questions Of church discipline are
before it, Bishop Fitzgerald was born in
Newark, n j. He studied law aud was id
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-02
METHODIST BISHOPS.
sKeTCHES AND PORTRAITS or THE
FIVE RECENTLY ELECTED.

John u. Vincent, OF New York-James y.
Fitzgerald, Of New jersey Isaac w.
joyce, Of CIncinnati--JohnP T.. Newman.
Daniel A. Goodscil, of New York.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-02

Rev J II Vincent, lately elected by the
general conference of tine Methodist Epis-
copal church one of the bishops of that de-
nomination, has always been "A popular man
In his church Although he seldom partici-
patos in the debates at conferences, he Is al
WAYS recognized us a man remarkable for his
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-02

Freight trains carrying passengers leave Ottawa
follows: For Paw Paw and Earl, 420P.M; for Stres.
tor sos 5.05 p. H., and 10 90 y; Tor Aurora
10 .OOA.N
Pullsan Palace Sleeping Cars, c B. & O. Drawing
Room Cars, Horizons Reclining Chair Cars. and the c.
g. h @ Palace Dining Cars, by this route All Aforna
ton about rates of fare sleeping accommodations
and time tables will be cheerfuy given by applying to
PAUL MORTON
General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago.
II. Il. STONE.
General Manager Chicago. GEO. z. ROE.
Agent at Ottawa
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with his club, hut if it was me and resisted he
would shoot the first thing. No man would
tackle me without his hand his revolver.
And so L go with policeman quietly the first
time he speaks to me without making any fuss. :"
In the "reminiscences of Rev. DIR. Furness, in
Lippineotts Magazine, is put down character
istic remark of General Jackson, who, when he
was mentioned for President, said, "a hill of a
President should make'-a prophetic obser-
walton, truly, for that is the kind of President
history gives Old Hickory the credit for having
made
go, but the cook abides steadfastly at the
Elysee. He has been there since Theirs was
President. His name is kept secret from the
outside world, but he is commonly known as
lie Bel Alfred His salary is 81 400 year.
and perquisties worth as much more. He
greeted NJ. Cannot with the profound observa-
ton that the way to most peoples hearts is
down their throats.
THERE isn't much doubt that Cape Cod is get
ting eaten up by the greedy sea, and in time will
disappear. The Provincetown Advocate says
that 'less than 100 years have passed since
lighthouse was placed here by the government.
acres IN extent. At the present time this inclo-
sure embraces barely six acres. On a point Just
north of the marine stations at Highland Light
the face of the bluff has moved inland 200 feet
in the last five years"
You're smoking cigarettes. my boy;,'
tie smoothed the youngsters curly head.
t'Smoke on and then look of JOY
The undertaker's face o'erspread.
Boston Courier
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-03

IT is announced that the trials of the APP
pealed liquor cases from the Mayors court
will be commenced to-day. We hope to see
the cases continued until the last one is
disposed of, and we. believe that it is possible
for the men who have persistently violated
the liquor law to find out that the worst
thing they ever did was to appeal from the
Mayor, and thus add to the costs they have
already saddled upon the taxpayers. few
roasting verdicts, and a few white-aproned
criminals in the work-house will do much to
settle the question of obedience to the law
regulating the saloon traffic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-03
THERE was less solemnity about the jubilee

THERE was less solemnity about the jubilee
ceremonies in Indianapolis. on Sunday, than
seems to have characterized the proceedings
in the Pope's honor in other Cities but the
enthusiasm manifested by the Tomlinson
Hall audience was all that the most exacting
Pontiff could desire, and if he had been a
presidential candidate would have figured as
large-sized "straw." In fact, the Indian
apolis habit of rallying in great numbers on
political occasions causes any large gathering
here to take on certain peculiarities common
to political meetings. aud if some ardent and
excited lover of the Pope had nominated him
for the presidency, the audience would prob
ably have felt no surprise, but would have
voted unanimously in favor of the proposition.
The demonstrations of Sunday gave reason
to believe that if his Holiness were to take
tour through the country, he would meet with
a greeting which would throw the reception
to the Cleveland hippodronae far in the shade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-03
What q Blizzard Is.


OF all the people familiar with the word
"blizzard," probably not one in a thousand ever
saw anything remotely resembling the thing
absence of photographic authority. the dedni-
ton of the term is best supplied by personal ex-
perience. A blizzard means something as
nearly as possible like the sand-storm Of che
desert. with pulverized ice in place of sand. and
a temperature many degrees below freezing
as the other marks above. Its accompaniment
are perfectly we'll defined. They very
low temperature, never in the genuine blizzard
rising above the zero point; tremendous wind
velocity, equal to that of the most violent gales
of the stormy season et sea, and the filling OF
the air with needle points of ice. which blind
the eyes and cut and sting like miniature arrows
wherever they strike. This is the storm which
benumbs, bewilders, and destroys life in it's
path. 1t has been felt in rare instances by the
settlers the treeless plains of the North 1t
seems, rather singularly, to occur less frequent
" as population and cultivation increase. There
are comparatively few people in Minnesota who
have ever had personal acquaintance with it.
Indeed, to-day it is much rarer than a cyclone.
az it is infinitely less to be dreaded; since there
is some warning of it's approach and 1t is harm
less to those who have found shelter. There
the future as there will be earthquakes in New
York; the one just about as frequent, and Win
the increase of settlement about as dangerous
as the other Not only, however, is it an abuse
of the language to use the word of even the
severest snow-storm but it Is a gratuitous SIAN
der upon a winter climate which Is neither in
temperate nor unhealthful The correspondents
and re oorters should give the cyclone and biz
Zard rest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-03
MAYOR DENNIS MESSAGE.

Mayor Denny's address, delivered at the
first meeting of the new Council, last night,
merits careful perusal by every person in
terested in or DESTROYS of becoming acquainted
with our municipal affairs It is thoroughly
practical, business-like document, and its
suggestions and recommendations Will furnish
the Council some important topics for consid
GRAFTON. The city finances are discussed with
considerable fullness, and while the situation
is gratifying in some respects, in others it is
not. The city bonded debt is not large, only
ST. ,4O5, 500; the rate of taxation is lower than
any other city except one, and there has been
no apparent waste or extravaganza in the
management of its affairs. But while its
revenue is limited by law, its necessary ex-
penses are steadily increasing and its annual
interest account is out of all proportion large.
The situation seems to demand either an in
crease of revenue or a reduction of expenses,
or both, in order to meet accruing and future
liabilities, and the question is how can this be
donea The Mayor estimates the city's
net income for the current year at
$OZUUUU, Oh WHICH plUU,OOO goes Oh tuo
annual interest account. This is too much
to pay out for interest on a bonded debt OF
81 ,4O5, 500. The debt should be funded at a
lower rate of interest. At present $3.50, 600
bears interest at 6 per cent. per annum, $21,-
600 at per cent, and ST., 224. 500 at $40
per cent. The debt natures between 1889
and 1896. It ought to be possible to. fund the
most, if not all, of this Indebtedness in long
bond at not higher than per cent. There is
plenty of capital seeking investment at even
lower rat es, and there few better invest
ments offering nowadays than longtime
bond of the city of Indianapolis at per cent.
The Mayor characterizes the rate of interest
now paid as ''ruinous." He is right, and the
Council should address itself Immediately to
the important question of refunding the debt.
The legal limitation Of the city's indebted
ness and rate Of taxation has proved embar-
RAISING in some respects, but beneficial on the
whole Under this cast-iron law the city s
! revenue has largely decreased, owing to de-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-03
A Pulpit That Denounces Crime.

Columbus (O.1 Special
Rev. Washington GLADDEN. preached sermon
at the First Congregational Church tonight. in
which he made several statements of sensa-
ence to the tally sheet criminals In speaking
of the tendencies of municipal affairs in this
city DIR. GLADDEN. said that he had never lived in
a community where men sworn to do their duty
violated their oaths with such impunity as they
did here.
He thought the city needed Common Coun-
ell who would not be slaves to the keepers of the
lowest dives in the city. He sincerely hoped
the year would not run its course until those
who forged the tally sheets in this city two years
ago met with clear conviction and condgn
punishment. and landed in the penitentiary.
He did not intend this as reflection on those
who are at present under Indictment but we
must not let the months and years dull our per-
ceptions of the great crime against our liberties.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-03

after the Inauguration Mr.. Lincoln gives
very Characteristic reason for his choice, and
one that would occur to few men as a motive
of action in making appointments. After
refe ring to the honorable recommendations
offered in Mr. Colfaxs favor and assuring him
that tender of the appointment was not
withheld on account of anything happ ening
in 1858, he concludes: '1ndeed, should have
decided as / did easier than I did had that
matter never existed. had partly made up
my mind in favor of Mr.. Smith-not conclu-
sively, of course-before your name was men
toned in that connection. When you were
brought forward 1 said, Colfax is young
man, is already in position. is running
brilliant career, and is sure of bright future
in any event-with Smith it is now or never.
I considered either abundantly competent,
and decided on the ground I have stated.
now have to beg that you will not do me the
injustice to sup pose for moment that l
remember anything against you in malice"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-03
BLOODY SHIRT REPUBLICANIsM.

Our Washington correspondent has found
out at least one Republican who has the
courage of his convictions and who has not
been there long enough to have become
politically enervated. There is immense
number of such Republicans throughout the
country good army of them, but they are
not as numerous in Washington we should
like. There seems to be something in the
atmosphere of that city, at least in that of
the United States Senate chamber that has
a very facilitating effect on a certain class of
Republicans. Perhaps they become asphyx-
Republican met by our correspondent
voiced the sentiments of great many others
who are expressing themselves to the
same effect with varying degrees of emphasis.
There is growing feeling among Republicans
outside of the United States Senate, who, by
the way, constitute considerable majority,
that the party needs revival of old time
Republicanism. The rank and file would like
to see a good deal more Offensive partisan
ship" among the so-called leaders, especially
in some of those in the Senate. The Repub-
lican party has never achieved any victories
by retreating, and never will. If it has ever
gained any triumphs by compromising or
surrendering it's principles, or by shaping its
policy to suit the Democracy, we do not
now recall them. A Republican vote for the
confirmation of Lamar will be to that
extent surrender of Republican principle,
and a recantation of all the party has been
fighting for since 1860. Democrats, as well
as Republicans, ought to vote against his con-
fl rmation, on the ground of his unftness and
of the indecent political motive that inspired
his nomination. But far more potent rea-
son, with Republicans should be his rebellion
record, and the fact that he still believes, as
matter of abstract principle, that the South
was right and the North wrong. His con-
frmation by Democrats would be entirely
cowardly surrender of principle. The time
may come when Mr.. Lamar, or some
other person with a similar record,
can be confirmed without the aid of Repub-
lican votes. II so, let it come. but let us not
anticipate it. Our robust Republican friend
says these weakened Senators are frightened
by the cry of "bloody shirt" He is right.
Democratic politicians and editors are loaded
with that phrase all the time watching for
some timid Republican at whom to fire it.
Unfortunately, too many Republicans are
afraid of it. They forget its honorable
origin and its patriotic significance. They
would better incorporate it in the party's
coat-of arms, and adopt it as one of the
party's sacred emblems. The crusaders, who
made the dark ages blaze with the light of
their campaigns, their battles ane their
victories did not erase the emblem of the
cross from the banners under which they
marched because the infdels derided it. AL
the more they upheld it, full high advanced,
as the sign in which they were to conquer.
We want more Republican leaders who are
not afraid to march under the "bloody shirt"