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WALTER DAMROSCH.
The Talented Musician Who Is to Wed
Margaret Blaine.

The Talented Musician Who Is to Wed
Margaret Blaine.
Secretary James G. Blaine has six chill
dren, and it appears that they were nearly all
seized at the same time with the desire to
marry Emmons has married Miss McCor-
mick, the Chicago heiress; James c., Jr., did
marry the actress. Miss Marie Nevins, and is
as single man once more and Miss Margaret
Blaine is soon to marry the musician, Walter
j. Damrosch OF the others, Miss Hattie re-
mains fancy free, as far as reported; another
is the wife of Maj Coppinger, U. 5. A, and
Walker is assistant secretary Of state. Miss
Harriet is the second daughter, has travelled
abroad extensively, and made the acquaint-
ance Of Mr. Damrosch during the noted Carne-
gle coaching tour, in which both participated.
The Damrosch family is as noted III music
as the Blaines are in politics. The father, DR..
Leopold Damrosch, attained a high reputa-
ton in Europe and endeared himself to many
in New York by his refinement and genius.
His family consisted of Frank, director of the
chorus of the Metropolitan opera house and
president of the New York Teachers Musical
association, Walter and three daughters. One
of these is already noted as a pianist. Wal
ter Damroscb was born Jan. 80, 1862, and
showed the family talent at very early age
At the age of Is be went on concert tour
with WilheImj, furnishing the piano accom-
paniment
In 1851 he vas elected conductor of the
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Christian world for bis labors IN behalf OF
the Indians Bishop Grafton, OF Fond Du
Lac, was once prominent among the Cow
ley Fathers Bishop Thompson, Of Missis-
sippi, was formerly rector Of Chriz.s church.
New York city, AID Bishop Seymour, Of lii
nois, was also former dean Of the General
Theological seminary, OF New York Noted
among the clerical deputies in til. lower
house are Rev. Dr.. Philips Brooks, of Bos-
ton, DR.. Hsnry A. Colt, Ct S. Pa1I's school,
Concord, " 4. Rev. Or. Morgan DIX, q
New York, and many Others
Among the lay delegates are many whose
names lock little odd In religious body, 81
tie public knows them well az politicians or
men Of scientific or literary fame, such as ex-
Mayor Seth Low, az BROOKLYN: Erast.s
Corning. of Albany: Hamilton Fish, DR.
Sha:ruck ard Colanbns Delauo. The iAs.
meeting CT TIE convention WAS II Chicago In
ISL. as il Is q t-iennial body, and there many
exciting Issues we're introduced and pos
rored TO this SESSION 20 give ts-ne for thor
ouxh discussion after the preliminary work
il dore. therefore, soCas Interesting DEBATES are
expected Most important Of tSese VII
probably be OF TIE proposition 20 radically
r.vsse ire Eszrgy and PRAYER boox-
"a. az.= nr- r. z EGatin1ran hrozz4.'
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-27
A Civilized Coon.

"Wheref the owner of that animall" asked
a gentleman at the Union street Preside
junction last evening, as he pointed to a small
coon that was balancing itself on his hind legs
the length of his chain.
An old man, apparently a Forty-niner, who
had given up the occupation of mining for
that of selling fruit, came forward and said:
Il be's sir, and what is it you wish with met"
Obi" replied the gentleman, as he scruti-
nized the fruit yender, do you know l can
have you arrested am a member of the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals. Don't you see that poor brute is
going mad for thirst! Why don't you put a
small TIN of water near him!'
''Sorry, sir, but you don't quite under
stand said the old man. Hes only just
exercising himself now. Beside, that animal
won't drink water now-hes become civil
lied He likes ice drinks ike the rest of the
boys"
Just then the driver of an ice wagon came
up and handed the coon chunk of ice. which
it seized between its front paws and began
licking it with his tongue with evident salts
faction.
Now you are happy. amt YOU, my boyT'
said the coons proprietor, as he stroked its
furry back " on see, SIT, how ne gets his
liquor now, don't you. He has lick at some
ice and some dried figs for his lunch every
6ay"
But where did you get him from!' asked
a reporter who had been looking on while
waiting for the cars.
We'll, about year ago, guess an
swered the old man, Il was up country with
a couple of young fellows from the east on
hunting expedition, and one awful cold night
when we were all fast asleep in our tent, all
of a sudden one of the young men woke up
and began screaming There's bear in my
blanketr while the other shot sky holes
through the tent with his gun | saw some
thing dark scrambling under the canvas, 50
layei onto it and captured that little beg
gar pointing 10 the COON He was too
frightened TO bite, so I boxed him without
much trouble and afterward / took a fancy
10 the little fool. so | made a pet OF it Dye
s-aaT1-Sn-, Erana;-zaa Exanairan
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ercaSe that every boy looks forward TO the
time OF his development as an acknowledged
athlete, and when they reach 20 or q years
OF age, the stout lads are an exception who
are not good for something in the field.
There Is a class Of these young men who take
hand at everything. They sprint, jump,
throw weights, and in general are as tough q
lot Of fellows as can be found anywhere. Yet
l do not think one out of a thousand prac-
tees with the view of becoming profess
sional; their whole object seems to be to
achieve the championship for their locality,
and if there are sweethearts in the question,
that much additional arimus is given to the
rivalry.
"No, they do not train there as much as in
this country or make so much OF business
of their pleasure About the only thing they
do, in addition to fair amount OF exercise,
is to observe a strong. wholesome diet anG
abstain from intoxicating liquors. Nor do
we have clubs on the other side organized
and managed like those Of America A
champion there is thrown largely on his own
resources, especially in the matter of paying
his own expenses. Having achieved success
at home, he starts OF his travels with nothing
behind him but his ability to maintain what
he has won. Reaching a field Of competitors
where he expects to take his chances, he pays
his entry fee and goes in to do his best and
carry off whatever honors may attach to his
new victory. It may appear strange that
there are fewer professionals on the other
side than here, but it is nevertheless true or
you would more frequently find the best OF
them among your visitors. AS rule, 1t is
not a business that pays as well in England
or Ireland as in America"
In answer to the question what was regard
ed as the favorite sport there, Mr.. Mitchell
said there were two-hurling and football,
especially the former, because it required
great activity, more legs than muscle and an
abundance of staying power, all of which en-
tered into the full physical development. OF
the man.
''The clubs consist Of a president, vice
president and committee. The ages Of the
members range from is to So, and the club
grounds are not infrequently the gift Of some
gentleman owning large estate who is him
self patron of the sport. Fair play is the
rule, perhaps even more so than in this coun-
try, for it is something insisted upon by all
concerned on both sides. l must say, how
ever, that during my stay in America have
personally had no reason to regret a lack Of
courtesy from all true sportsmen, and in but
few instances have witnessed a breach Of that
faith which should be held inviolable."
1t should be said in closing this article that
the unbroken record of Mr.. Mitchell gives
him 1872 #. 9 in in throwing the 16-pound
hammer ard 80 #. in. in throwing the Sc
pound weight. F. G. DE FoNTAINE.
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Owing to the shortness Of time at the dis
posal Of the operators who were putting up
the palace it is necessa ly somewhat limited
in it's dimensions, but it is big enough to
make very imposing appearance. Billiard
& Billiard are the architects of this building,
which is certainly picturesque feature OF
the Sangamon fair and Springfeld's e1posi-
ton. The original idea was suggested by The
Illinois State Journal to Col Charles F. Mills,
secretary Of the associa ton, and in two days
he had the coal operators Of the city thor
oughly alive with the novel idea Of drawing
attention to the coal Of their county by erect
ing palace of coal on the fair ground. The
formal opening Of the palace was attended
with much ceremony. Senator Shelby NJ.
Cullom delivered an address on Goal in
Commerce and Pat r. Donnelly, late secre-
tary of the Illinois Miners Protective asso-
citation, one ON "Coal Miners" and there
were also several other address
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-27
A Predatory Dog Outwitted.

The other day spaniel that had a bad
habit Of stealing poultry was seen approach
ing the house at moderate trot with large
rooster in his mouth. The fowl seemed 70 be
defunct, andso the spaniel evidently thought,
for being somewhat wearied By bis excursion,
and the weather being WARM, he laid down
his prey for moment in order to rest But
the rooster was alive and in full possession Of
all his faculties, for no sooner did be feel
himself released from the jaws OF the fell
beast that had captured him than be fu:-
tered his wings and struggled up among tbs
branches OF convenient trea The dog was
20 sstounded at this miracle, as ii must have
seemed to him, that be lost his presence Of
mind for second or two. and in that inter
val bis booty escaped This tale is perfectly
true taud remember very similar occur
renee years ago, although l must confess it
sounds good deal like the beginning OF one
OF 4op's Fsbles--Boston Post
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clan he is devoted ''Wagnerian," and has
given much time 10 lectUring on and teach
ing the symbolism and musical significance
OF Wagner's Ring of the Niebelung." II is
said that his profits on these lectures amount
ed to 900.
In 1888 Mr.. Carnegie invited him 10 join
the coaching party, which consisted Of Mr.
and Mrs Blaine and the Misses BlAine, Miss
Dodge f'Gail HsrniltonT1 and Ar. and Mira
Carnegie. There could not have been q more
favorable field for a young lover VINO had
any ego" ia him It is said that the prelim-
inaries were settled while the young couple
wandered alone over the grounds Of Cluny
castle, Mr.. Carnegie's place, and that the
final arrangements were made az Bar Harbor
the past season. Sir. Blaine was favorably
impressed at the start with the yonss noxsi-
clan
The sudden death Of Dr. Dsr1rosch q. the
comparatively early age CT 81 ssddenad ail
lovers OF music in the country, - - wes
looked upon as q SORT Of martyr 70 his art
He died Of overwork- Il had been lis anbi-
ton 10 see German opera thoroughly ps;ar-
allied and presented in a fitting manner &c
the American people. and but few days BE-
fore lis death, while leading e chorus q ~.
singers, &c vas % exbsus.ed that be had 70
cling 70 his music stand for support BE wa
a native os Poscn- and studied uedicine a.
Berlin, but nesting ~ secidsa. the great
Able Llszt, he at once changed It's plan o.
life and became musician IL was be who
brought Nine. Aa:erna 70 View York. for
twenty nights, a. & 600 night and expenses
TO ard from the country. lis wonderful
success at the Metropolitan e stiIl fresh 10
the public memory, and his soa appears e
have inherited al 1is ;slsn; an eze-zy
A-yGa4bis i-x.
Nr Thomas Coodall, O. Sanford. Ne. hss
an ingenious invention made BY native O.
Geneva, SwitzsrlsEd Il Is = box about tire,
inches lcng, TWO accbes vide ard .Lree-tozrths
Of al Inch deep. Tits box Is full q machinery,
ard WIEN a key is applied pertain Ct tie
top VIII opea and small bird cora> forth Ard
sing. chiYY~F, nui.s- Is wings, ;urz about
nzd retreat ont q ggEt Tie aork beleAtn
= q solsd god, and very Erely wrought
his box coss s5l3, and Lr Gos>42I Easo-s !.
3. much 1so.@, for Il kzs bsen lncr0ssaole ts
dupAca.e l. The izvezto- did after making
IBIS ooe, and, al.bozgh he had iss a1Acaiosrs
q sSTsral othssz nzzAs 10 cas- - get hz< t>ou
ac.s % put i; tcgesser AID FAKE !; woT<
Ones Mr. Good.1i Esd Occasion - sase Il re-
paired, AID as VISA obliged 20 sssSd 4 u sS~i.r
zeE.1z-1 .oT i-zs ssY.ss.-5cz.1. Se-A-1
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solved that they were the only true church,
and maintained a regular succession for over
q century. And this sort of thing was still
of consequence after the American Revolu-
toni 1t is like taking one back to ancient
history In a century.
The convention met again in October 17S6,
adopted a constitution and slightly revised
the Book Of Common Prayer to make it APP
plicable to the United States. They also ar
ranged with the British bishops for per-
fectly regular and undisputed succession, and
accordingly Bishops William White. for
Pennsylvania, and Samuel Provost, for
New York the same who officiated later at
Washington's inauguration, went over and
were consecrated Feb. 4, 1871. On their re-
turn the entire Episcopal body was consulted,
and after thorough discussion the reorganiza
ton on an American basis was completed in
October, 17S9 In that year there were in
the United States seven dioceses, 8 bishops,
100 clergymen and about 1900 communi-
cants
The present convention represents fifty
dioceses, fourteen missionary jurisdictions,
seventy bishops, fourteen missionary bish-
ops, and in round numbers $500 clergymen
and $50 600 communicates 1t is the highest
body in the church, and is organized like the
American congress, in two bodies each with
the power of originating measures and Of
amending or multiplying those Of the other.
The house of bishops, like the senate, has
secret sessions, bat the sessions Of the house of
clerical and lay delegates are always open to
public inspection. The latter house consists
Of four clergymen and four Iaymen from
each diocese, and therefore contains some
400 members The delegates from the mis-
sionary Jurisdictions have seats, but no votes.
Among the members OF both houses are
many eminent men In the upper house
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>osed hymns and a very lively controversy
thereon is il progress. But the question OF
most intense interest is that of changing the
name of the church, and quite naturally, for
religion is the conservative force OF society,
and this is the most conservative of churches,
and so a change of name may mean very
much
A small but very energetic section Of the
church maintains that there is something in
congruous if not misleading, in the phrase
Protestant Episcopal" and tl,st the church
should by its name announce its catholic or
universal character. At the last general con-
vention the resolution for a change OF name
lacked but few votes of passing the lower
house, and before this convention closes there
will certainly be debate on the origin and
force of the terms Protestant and Ca
tholic," which will be of intense interest.
Among the many questions of mere admin
istrative detail and working methods, that
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-27
The Stallion Nelson.
NELSON.

It was great day for lovers Of the turf
in Boston when the stallion Nelson went under
the wire first and won the Balch national
$4,000 stake. As The Boston Herald we'll
says, it was a battle between the greatest
living horses of the age, and that Alcryon
lost the race is no wonder, considering that
Nelson is such grand animal.
Alcryon is the gray stallion who is tho
hero of the great Hartford 900 stake, Civ
ing Nelson the only defeat that he ever sus-
tanned. There can be no question, however,
but what Nelson, the great son Of young
Rolfe, has retrieved his reputation and now
stands at the front.
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the matter forward severar years ago ana
produced great impression in Episcopalians
generally. Six years ago q committee on re-
vision recommended several changes, some Of
which became law at Chicago three years
ago. The whole matter was then referred TO
a committee of fifteen to report at this con-
vention- The report is already in print and
no doubt has been eagerly read by every ear
nest churchman. In general way it may
be said that the changes recommended effect
no vital doctrine, bu. tend to popularize the
book. The committee has also provided a
book Of Offices for sundry occasions not pro-
vided ttor in the prayer book, and it IS e1-
pected that the convention will authorize the
provisional use of this hook.
A hynnal committee was also appointed at
she last convention. and has ready for this
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-27
OF THE EPISC0PALIANS.
OF THIS YEARS TRi-
ENNIAl. CONVENTION.

It Is Practically Their Centennial Reor-
zanization Of 1s3i-S9-Growth of the
Church - IDiportant Issues Before the
In this age Of centennials not the least in
teresting is the regular triennial convention
of the Episcopal church in America, now in
session in New York city, as it convened just
a hundred years from the time when the
church completed its official organization In
America. Not only will it be historically in
teresting, but many questions will be dis
cussed which show the progress Of the church
government towards democracy, and their
solution may result in still more radical
changes.
Like other church bodies then in existence
the EDiSconaljaO suffered much lisorpa MIA
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A Fair Canoeist.

A girl in canoe is often Of a pleasant
afternoon one of the features Of the Hudson,
between New York and Yonkers. The
canoe is what woodsmen call decked "buck-
tall" being % inches wide by about 101a feet
long, dcclled over at both ends and weighing
probably not over twenty pounds. This
cookie shell is one of the prettiest things afoat,
with its thin sides of polished cedar and its
bright eyed occupant seated on scarlet
cushion on its bottom. She has scarlet rib
bons on her sailor hat and a scarlet sash fast
ened about the waist Of her dark blue serge
boating gown. A heavy silk shirt Of dark
blue and white stripes tops this, and as she
Yields the long double paddle she skins the
surface of the dimpling river with the light
ness and birdlike motion that only a canoeist
knows She is an expert sailor lass, and her
boat Gips and ducks with all possible grace
to tie steamer swells. New York Cor.
Savannah News
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of Orange w a S
made king, a few
bishops and priests
of the established
church, headed by
the Archbishop of
Canterbury, Will
lam Sancroft, re-
fused to take the
oath Of allegiance
to b i m on tn 9
ground that he was
not the legitimate
king, and were
t b eref ore "de-
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tion during the
American Revolu-
ton, and were en-
gagged for som Q
years thereafter in
completing the sep
aration from Eng
land and reorgan-
izing on an Ameri-
can model. T b q
first general con-
vention met in Phil
edelphia in l7S5,
but delegates were
present only from
New York, New
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-27

Bishop Williams, OF
Connecticut. { b e
venerable presiding
b i 5 b o p Of I h e
church, takes high
rank as a theolo-
6 IAN Bis b ops
Dosne, Of Albany,
McLa-en, OF Chi
cago, Littleiohn, of
Brooklyn. and Gal
-leher, Of Louisiana,
ARE men Of national
note, and Bishop
Whipple, Of Mime
sofa. is wn
throug bout the
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concerning the col
ored people will ex-
cite great interest.
The issue in South
c lin a, with
which the reading
public is familiar,
will furnish t h 9
opening for a lively
debate on the col
ored brother" The
proposition for a
separate church for
the colored people
will, of course, ex-
cite earnest, ODpO-
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Newark Harmonic
society, and in 1881
bore a conspicuous
part with his father
at the musical fes-
tiyal held in the
Seventh regiment
armory. In 1884,
Immediately after
his fathers death,
he was called to fill
bis placs as musical
conductor at the
Metropolitan opera
tousa As "a ralIet-
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the Episcol

MIA, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. New
England was entirely unrepresented, and the
reasons therefor, as set forth in the reports,
give us an interesting insight into the condl-
ton and ideas of the time. 1t is noted, for
instance, that Bishop Seabury, of Connecti-
cut, had received conservation in 1854 at the
hands of mon uring bishop" in Scotland,
and was therefore of doubtful eligibility.
And what is mon JUROR asks the aver
age American of today. Well, when William
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one to consider a
compilation Of six
hundred and fifty
hymns The Eng
lish language is 50
flexible and capa-
BILE Of SO much am
biguity, and words
in theological lines
often have mean
ing S so different
from those they
have in other lines,
that it is not sur
prising that many
critics have found
many dubious pas
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-10-27
THE BEST ANGEL OF ALL.

Ffan the portals Of Eden forth hanished, cur
mother,
Roor Eve, looking back where the lurid sword
shone.
had doubtless heartache so bitter no other
In all the worlds annals such sorrow hath
known
And yet, had she dreamed what seemed SO DIS
tressing
Had comfort beneath it. and ease for the pain,
fancy the tears at their fountain depressing,
She had uttered Thanksgiving at blessing for
bane.
u the moment when Eden was barred from their
vision,
To Adam and Eve came visitant high.
With the light on his brow Of a beauty Elysian,
The grace in his port or ) guest from the sky,
And a hand in their hacdS laid he lightly, end
strong
Vas the voice of his greeting, compelling and
glad,
TIL the pulse Of their being upleaped like song,
And straight they forgot to be fearful and sad
daughter of Eve, would you know that divinest,
That hottest comforter after the fall.
That seraph whose mission forever is finest,
The one mid al angels, best angel OF ais
Not Peace, and not Faith, and not Love, and not
Pardon
The angel we call when the mists gather nirk;
Nay, heaven itself stoops this angel to gllerdon:
His name let me whisper-'the Angel OF Work. "
Margaret Sangster in Harper's Bazar.
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A Candid Criticism.

"Mis Doddleson. said young man, did
you read the poem that sent your
YES" replied the young Lady. rather lan-
guidiy.
"How did yo1 Ike itr'
81 had only one fault % ind with IL
'Wh hat was tha.gs
1T was a ntsis bi. too long-there were
just about two verses too many
And the youth sat down in tie corner and
sadly remembered that there we<e only two
verses to the irsoa,-Asrchant 1rav-
elsz.
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sition, and the practice Of ignoring all race
lines, which practice is Episcopal the world
over, has already created schism in South
Carolina. These are, perhaps, the most ex-
citing questions the convention will have be-
fore it during the month it viii sit.
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A novel attraction the, shape Of a palacs
of black diamonds is o be seen Oh the San
canon Fair association grounds az Spring
field, Ills. The entire structure is in reality
palace of coal, as it is built of rough blocks
of coal dug out of the Sangamon county
vein
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