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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1889-02-27
Praying for What we do not Ex
pect

happened once to be staying with a
gentleman long way from here-and
very religious kind of a man he was.
In the morning he began the day with a
long family prayer that he might be
kept from sin, and might have a Christ.
like spirit, and the mind that was also in
Jesus Christ, and that we might have the
love OF God shed abroad In our hearts by
the Holy Ghost given unto US. A good
prayer it was, and thought, What a
good kind OF a man you must be /" But
about an hour after 1 happened to be
coming along the farm, and l heard him
hallowing and scolding and going on
finding fault with everybody and every
thing. And when came into the house
with him he began again. Nothing
was right, and he was so impatient and
so quick-tempered.
Tis very provoking to be ANNOYED in
this way, Daniel 1 don't know what
servants in these times are good for but
to worry and vex one with their idle.
slovenly ways"
did not say anything for minute or
two. And then l said, you must be
very much disappointed, sir"
Glow so, Daniel Disappointed ?
Il thought you were expecting to re
ceive very valuable present this morn.
ing, sir, and l see it has not come.
Present, Daniel p and he scratched
his head as much as to say, Whatever
can the man be talking about?"
Il certainly heard you talking about
it cir, [ said, coldly.
Heard me speak of valuable pres.
ent Why, Daniel, you must be dream.
ing. I've never thought OF such a
thing
Perhaps not, but you've talked about
it, and hoped it would come while was
here, tor | dearly love to see it.
He was getting angry with me now, so
[ thought l would explain.
You know, sir, this morning Won
prayed tor Christ like spirit, and the
mind that was in Jesus, and the love of
God shed abroad in your heart"
20 that's what you mean, is it ?" and
he spoke as if that weren't anything at
all.
Now, sir, wouldn't you be rather sur
prlsed II your prayer was to be answered?
II you were to feel nice, gentle, loving
kind of spirit coming down upon you, all
patient and forgiving and kind ? Why,
sir, wouldn't you come to be quite fright.
ened like; and you d come in and sit down
all In faint, and reckon as you must be
a-going to die, because you felt SO heaven
ly-minded2"
He didn't like it very much" said
Daniel, "bnt delivered my testimony
and learned lesson tor myself, too. You
are right, Captain Joe; you are right
We should stare very often if the Lord
was to answer our prayer. - anie
QaeoTmo and his Religious Notions.
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Italy's Army.

Bishop Mallilieu writes as follows in
the Western Christian AdUocate respeot-
ing the Italian army and the great Euro
pean ornaments:
Italy, as at present organized, has
about thirty million o. inhabitants, and
has a standing army as large in proper
ton as any country in Europe 1t has a
navy that compares with the navy OF
France or of Germany. There are pro-
baby not far from eight hundred thou
sand men who are within call if Italy
should be dragged into war with France
or any other nation. There is a regular
standing army not far from two hundred
thousand men. The officers are as finely
clad, and wear as tasteful uniforms. as
any soldiers in Europe. So much can
not be said for the rank and file. They
are not well dressed, they do not look
well, they are not we'll drilled. They
are In the ser vice by compulHon and not
by choice. The result of all this is that
the expenses of administration are ex-
ceedingly heavy. and the people are op-
pressed with taxation. It is a shame and
a disgrace to Christendom and Christiani-
ty that more than ten millions OF men
are constantly under arms to preserve
the peace Of Europe; and all this in the
closing quarter OF the nineteenth CEN
fury since the angels sang over Bethle-
hem plain, Peace on earth and good
will to men" 1t is falsehood aud a de-.
fusion that men believe when they be-
lieve that such armies as exist in Europe
are necessity OF modern civilization"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1889-02-27

The hand that beckons us to glory
waves us out of impenetrable clouds.
We walk in a way that we know not.
We labor for our Master, but never know
beforehand which shall prosper, whether
this or that. We lay wise plans, and
they miscarry. We commit gross blum
ders, and they are overruled for good.
We run toward the light, and it goes out
in darkness. We sink shivering in the
darkness, and find it light. We pray for
Joys, and they mildew into griefs. We
accept the griefs, and they blossom into
JOY. To-day the apple turns to ashes.
and tomorrow the stones to bread. We
exult Is some prosperity, and get leanness
with It, We murmur at some adversely,
and find it big with blessings We run
toward open doors, and dash our head
against a granite wall. We move against
the wall at the call of duty, and it opens
to let us through. What shall befall us
we cannot know. What is exPedient we
cannot tell. Only this we know, that
God would shape US to himself, whether
it be by the discipline of Joy or the disci.
pline of sorrow. To make US perfect an
He is perfect, this is the choice of our
heavenly Father, this the end of His rev.
Citations; while everything not helpful to
this He hides away out of sight DR..
Roswell d. Hitchcock
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Recent Publications.

Our prompt acknowledgment every week OF
the books sent to us we consider as ordinarily a
sufficient compensation for the same We re-
serve to ourselves the privilege OF giving a more
or less extended notice of the same, which is for
the benefit of our readers. 1t would be impos-
sible for us to examine all the books sent to us.
and especially the innumersble little volumes
written for children.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1889-02-27
OFFICE EXECUTIVE Committee VA. STATE J
SUEDAY-SCHooL UEIog, Richmond, Va,
January 1889

A. I
SUEDAY-ScHooL UEIog, Richmond, Va, ;
January, 1889
To all Suuday-Sehool Workers IN the State Of
Virginia
Brethren-The Virginia State Sunday
School Union ofall Denominations" will hold a
grand Convention of Sunday-Schoo workers oil
all denominations, IN the city of Richmond on
the 18th, goth, and 2lst Of March 1889 Provi
deDce permitting The exercises will be verv
interesting and have for their object the adj
vancement and promotion Of the Sunday School
cause in our beloved State Brother VIM
Reynolds, President Of the international SIM
day School Association Of the Tn ted States and
Canada Brother b. +. Jacob Chairman Exc
cutive Committee Of the international Sunday
School Union, and other prominent speakers
and workers from other States, are expected and
will add great interest TO the occasion.
Let your prayers ascend for the success Of the
Convention and the extension Of Coils King
dom on earth through this blessed instrumental %
ity.
The proceeding Of The Convention will b,
published IN al Inc unconditional papers
Respectfully and fIaternally,
Rev T G DAsH1ELL President
CChas. 7; Rsdy. Corresponding Secretary.
VIM Ellyson Recording Secretary.
Executive Committee
John 3. Cary Christian Church
Wn. + Fox Christian Church
Wm. q Bowles, Christian Cburcn.
Ihos Z. Elicit Bsnt,.t Church.
Robt w Powers, Bapti-t Church.
A j.. West Methodist Church.
@. w. Hunter, Methodist Church
Rev II i. Kerr, Fre-byt,ran Church
j D. X Sleieht Presbyterian Church.
M Gillian, Hresby terrain Church
Rev. j. B. Funsten. Episcopal Church
q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-20
for Illegal fishing The officers also arrested thirty
three men belonging to the steamers.
4 SMALL BOY FOILS THE BURGLARS.
THEY ROBBED WOMAN IN A CLEVER WAY,
BUT TWO OF THEM WERE CAUGHT.

THEY ROBBED WOMAN IN A CLEVER WAY,
BUT TWO OF THEM WERE CAUGHT.
A barefooted boy dressed In knickerboOkers and
calico shrt-wais ran up TO Officer Hahn at O'CLOCK
yesterday afternoon. and pointed out four men Who
were going brsbly through Onehundred- and forty
6fth-st They stole the poor box out OF Father
Grifin's church. I saw them break 1t open m
Donnelly's Woods" said the boy. Donnely's Woods
are One hundred thirty ghth-st. and Tenth
ave-, and Father Grifns church is at one-hundred-
and thirty -lrst-st and Broadway. The small boy
Is John McCaferty, age ten years "Walt mmu~'
the officer called the men, but instead OF waiting
they dashed of at full speed. Hahn started after
them and sent two bullets whizzing their heads
This only Quickened the fugitives' steps, put
the officer quickly captured one OF them,
and citizens caprured another The prisoners de-
scribed themselves as Thomas Mcdonald, thity-two
years old, of No. 4O4 West Flftieth-st, and James
Martini thirty years old, of No. 212 West Nineteenth
st. Tho other men escaped.
The prisoners were led back to Father Griihn' S
church and tho poor box found there in Its usual
place. Just then, however. an excited woman ap-
pcared. She Mrs. Mary b. Outten, and she Keeps
a dry-goods store near the church. "Iye been
robbed. Four men stole box with all my money
In it. There was $3.50 in money, diamond pin worth
$50 and some papers in the box' Mrs. outen gasped
Then she looked at the prisoners and said that they
were two Of tho men who had robbed her. Mrs.
Outen said that had entered the store asking
to have 81 bill changed, another came and asked
her daughter 10 go to neighboIng house win some
stockings third came in and pretended to be drunk
and a fourth stood outside Whie she was busy
with the drunken the first stole her money
box and all The money was not found. Ihe
prisoners were rcmarded III tho Harlem Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-20
THREE MEN KILLED IN A FAMILf fHoD
DEPUTY SHERIFF ONE OF THE VlolA"'
LIVELY SHOOTING IN ALABAMA

p,rnincbar Ala, July 19.-For several yearS a
,nd has existed between the families OF simpson anu
tI.or in the extreme western portion OF this county
r. becan by Tom simpson killing one oil the ho".o"S
trial followed and Simpson was released on Dall'
,b,cb he subsequently forfeited and reward OF S2oo
,vos offered for his arrest. The next Tragedy was
.he death Of another Howton by sfUt from anoush as
hs was riding along the road Recently the ohcerS
of the law have been trying TO arrest Tom simpson,
who was known to be in the vicinity OF Mud Creek'
Yesterday Sherlfs Glenn, Scroggins and W. b. Morgan
went down to Mud Creek and secured the assistance
Of two of the Howtons, and last night surrouhdel
simpson in a gn-house, whore he was sleeping In
company with another man and negro. AT daylight
Tom came out and was promptly ordered by Deputy
scrogcins TO throw up his hand; and surrender In
stead of doing so he rushed around the house with
bullet from scroggins's pistol whistng after him, ana
was met by bullet from J. Il. HOwtons gun and fell
dead Almost at the instant two guns were
fired from the gn-house. killing Deputy Morgan and
fatally wolnding J. b. HOwton. The inmates OF the
house whoever they are. have barrcaded the place
and dcfv arrest. j. G. Howton al once came to
birmingham for assistance, leaving Deputy Scroggns
on guard assisted by several Of HOwtOns friends;
sheriff Smith at dispatched seven deputies armed
with wlnchesters TO the scene of the difficulty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-20
xABR1AGB UNDER COMMON LAW IN CHICAGO

4ARRIAGE UNDER COMMON LAW IN CHIC4GO'
Chicago, July 10 Gpecial.-Judge Watermans az
tentlOn called TO unique divorce case to-day
AMMO Hubbard sought legal separation from +. j..
Hubbard, who is foreman of LIN & Co.'S bank and
ofico furniture factory Tho husband was served
with notice of the suit, but made no answer. and
week or more ago a default wac entered. Mrs. Hub
bard said that she lived with Hubbard nine years and
that they had had six children, three Of whom are
Still living. About year ago the man met another
woman, whom no married week before the bill was
filed. This morning Annie asked for allmony pending
the trial Of the suit 1t was not supposed that
Hubbard would contest the motion, he had paid
no attention to the original summons, but his lawyers
set up the claim that the parties never married
The plaintiffs attorneys admitted that ceremony
was performed, but claimed a marriage at common
law. The court :efused 10 consider any answer by
the defendant unless IL were based o. unequivoca
denial Of any kind OF marriage, and he gave the
lawyers until Monday forenoon to prepare answer
Lawyers say that, in view OF the precedent estab
lshed by Judge Tuley in the OF Ida Bowman
against Frank J. Bowman there is doubt that the
plaintiff has clear case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-20
A sKrLPUL CoUyrERFE1rER ARRESTED.

Washington, July 10.-The Chief Of the secret
Service BureauJ Treasury Department. this morning
ceved telegram from Dayton, Ohio saying that Nell
son Drggs and HIS confederate, Gerte Drggs two Of
the most notorious counterfeters IN this country had
been arrested by the Secret 3ervice detectives.
decoy deal has been in progress for time between
the detectives and briggs for the sale of $25 900 In
eiO United States Treasury notes briggs yesterday
met the Treasury agent at place near Dayton to
turn over the spurious money Seeing himself caught,
he made des perae resistance 10 arrest and succeeded
In severely wounding OF the detectives. Dnggs
has been repeatedly Arrested and Is considered the most
skilful eOuItereiter living. The Treasury Department.
officials say that his arrest IS the most important ono
ever made by the Secret Service Bureau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-20
,ppcrvvpy RELTasED FROM PRISON.

Trenton. n. j., July 10 CSpeciaD.-The Court of
pardons held busy session at the state House to-day.
Among the convicts released from the State Prison
was Arthur C. oglby, the defauting cashier Of the
Dime Savings Bank Of New-Brunsw1ck. He was
sentenced IN June 1886. 10 four years Imprisonment
and to pay fine of $500. Tho fno remitted on
the petition of the bank officials, who said that they
had realized sufficient from his personal effects
IN cover all loss. Horace J. Kenny, young Newark
LAWYER. who was recently sent TO the Essex County
Pepiteutiary for six months for defrauding CLIENT
was also set at liberty. II was represented that he
had been dsbarred. that his health falling rapidly
and that II freed from custody he would leave the State
A number Of petitions were considered by the court
for the pardon OF Major Alexander NJ. Way OF New
brunswick. who is doing four years term for mis-
approprating the funds of building loan association
The petitions we're from the Grand Army of the Re-
public several Masonic lodges and other bodies inc
poued final action In this case until Its next
seetfnr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-20
A HAUL OF RHODE ISLAND PIRATES.

TWO FISHING STEAMERS AND THIRTYTHREE
MEN CAPTURED IN MASSACHUSETTS WATERS. I
New Bedford, July 10 SpcctaD. Chief Wade and
nine men of the state police and Deputy Sheriff Hur-
ley of Waltham, seized the steamer Seaconnet OF
Newport, owned by William J. Brightman Co., Of
Tiverton, and the steamer serrcll owned by Charles
E. Cook, of Tverton for Illegal porgy seiuing in the
waters Of Massachusetts,. The officers left here early
this morning in a tug and proceeded to Warcham
waters where the steamers were found pursuing their
unlawful work. They were both towed to this port
and libellcd, and the men, thirtythree In all, were
PLACED under arrest. Tho captain OF the Sea onnet
Is Philip II. Gray, of this city, and Edward Dennis
Is captain of the Serrcn The penalty under the
laws Of Massachusetts Is confiscaon OF steamers and
a maximum fine of 500 for each man on board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-20
SUICIDE AND ATTEMPTS AT SUICIDE.
I'LL HEALTH, INTEMPERANcE AND RELIGIOUS
EXCITEMENT TIE CAUsES-


EXCITEMENT THE CAUSES
Zumbrota, Mimi, July 19.-M. II. Anderson. who
lived about two miles west of this village, committed
suicide yesterday. lie was a prominent farmer
and well known politician Of Goodnue County, and
he had held the Office of Deputy Sheriff for
years. He had become despondent on account of
poor health. He leaves widow and three children.
Rochester, N. Y, July 19.-Ada Mccormack, A
notorious woman who has been arrested and sent to
the penitentary in this city least fifty times was
taken into custody last night for street-waklng
She attempted suicide in the staton-house by hang
ing, but was cut down in time TO save her life She
then set fire TO her undeclothes Her petticoat and
dress skirt were not burned but her Undertaking
was destroyed and she was badly burned She he
now In the hospital and viii recover. This Is her
one bundredth attempt at suicide ia the police sta
ton.
New Haven. Conn, July 19.-It was learned TO-
night that Lester j. Bradley, who was charged with
defrauding the Derby Railroad Company. committed
suicide by taking Paris green. An autopsy showed
large quantity IN his stomach The cause was de-
spondency. IL first reported a case Of heart
disease and unsuccessful attempt was made 10
suppress the facts
several years teacher in the schools OF MiddletOwn
attempted 10 commit suicide at Clstervie, Ulster
County, to-day, by cutting her throat with razor
bhe had SILK fan and caught the blood IN 10 until
she tainted She will probably die, Religious ex-
element had unbalanced her mind. She had been
Ia an asylum two or three days, but was sent TO
friends in hope that change of scene would be Of
IN bcr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-20
RUrr1ANs IND co1oRED WATERS FIGHTING.

RUFFIANS IND COLORED WAITEhS tIGhIINu'
Alexandria Bay, n. Y, July 10 (speciaD.-Alex-
sndrla Bay was the scene last evening Of one OF
the most disgracefu If not fatal proceedings that has
taken place the banks of the St. Lawrence In years
About IL o'clock, when most of the inhabitants were
sIcepng peacefully the reports Of firearms, the clash
ing Of clubs and cries OF distress were heard I'm
nediatey hunreds iockcd to the place of disturbance,
and saw a small riot In fun progress. Men with pieces
Of gas pipes iron and various other articles were
fighting vigorously The police at last succeeded In
auelng the mob but not until several persons were
badly injured.
It appears that one Glad, who is notorious tough,
entered FIacRs saloon the night previous and had
made himself so obnoxious to number OF colofed
walters at the Thousand Island House that they put
him out Of the place. The next evening Clad having
gathered together about fifteen of his friends went 10
Flaok's place where the colored men had again met
and elected them from the place. After armng them
selves with sundry weapons, they pf0ceeueu uO"h
the street and met her enemies IN front Of tho saloon
where the fight took place Already thirteen arrests
have been made A. L. Mohanna, who was badly III
iured about the head, IS IN a critical condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-20
WENT TO TRENTON TO DIE
u,,c,nE OF JAMES BEGGs. A DEY-SE
DEALER IN MACHINERY.
rse HIMSELF IN A sALooN-Two hASf
n,rNe LETTERS LEFT BEHIND TO Exi
o,,ry HIS DEED.

p1JNG LETTERS LEFT BBHlND Io HA1
rn.r,on July 10 ,SpeciaD.-James Beggs' senior
.or,her Of the firm of James Beggs q Co., ueaicrS
=, machinery and machinists supplies ao NO
Oev-st New York. commt'eo suiciue al 'o'ep"'
ONeilrs tar-room in HanoVer-st. uus hioin"e'
When he entered the saloon he caiiea ZOE w"Skes'
r-:. ~ ou, a small drink he raised the glass
20 his Inns Then he lowered 1t again ana oashe"
" ,: On the floor. Upon his request he was
o;,.n some nOte-paper with pen and INK, ana
H. next hour he sat writing at table
whsn he finished he walked across the saloon
W. ,ook a position in front of a mirror, and
tsfore ANYBODY could interfere he drew revolver
I'd sant ball into his heart In fifteen minutes
Ar Reegs was dead, and the body was conveyed
30 the morgue.
Tho deceased man came to Trenton last evening
and registered at the Trenton House. He wan
sced about the streets until past midnight, acting
Iike one deranged This morning he purchased
,be revolver with which he ended his life at q
cuustore. This is copy Of the letter he wrote
in the saloon
am more than convinced that I am correct. I am
seeiving the good people here by my chat.
have paid my bill I have deposited money
,unicent to cover my expenses hough'
here 10 the capital OF my haO'e od'e
st this time and hope that all have ever said in way
Of Joke against will be forgiven cannot get the proper
instrument to do the matter artisticaly Especially dO
I wish to be remembered TO Mr. Robinson and Mr. Hunt
I hope they will remain on the charity list as usual
Again say good bye. I also wash my dues sl5 paio
In nv Commandery, and would like Colonel F. Buro
Grubb to forgive me- never felt quite right aoou
nv manner In the society Of the officers Of the Bataon
~ yorktown Colonel Grubb is grand soldier therefore
he must be generous To my dear friend Borden
say farewell Your Helen and Charley are VOO
saered TO write here. Your husband,
'''i'' " JAMES BEGGs.
II is evident that before coming to trenton
BegQs had been in Philadelphia, for there was
found in his pockets letter written at the Oolon-
made Hotel, and dated July 1S. 1t is as follows
Gentlemen, am quite that my mind is not whs'
should be- Therefore desire to make my position suoh
hat cannot do injury to those that entitled TO my
support regret very much that should foreet NY
as do periodically and bring this disgra" on my iniy
name but such is my failing and am quite sure uaO
nv mind Is gone therefore, that may not be peTitud
70 do you financial injury, in brown study now pes,
% pass away your religious views and how SAD
you will feel concerning my hereafter. Yet cannoe
make myself different from what am. am 700 crazy
TO write more and will say farewell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-20
MIR. CAMPBELL STILL HOPEFUL.
HE THINKS THE MISSING AERoNAUr ""A'
PICKED UP AT SEA AND Is SAFE.

PICKED UP AT SEA AND Is sAfE'
Peter G. Campbell. the inventor Of the airship "h'0n
carried Professor Hogan TO sea on Iuesoa'' 10 -
vet given up hopes Of the safety OF the danns o. q.
naut lie said to Tribune reporter ast ol",,,
his iewelyy store at No 455 Fifthaye, broohi' u u :
Ut am conedent that Hogan is all right and has peoh
oicped m by some outward-bound vessel, anu na, ,
hoer carried TO a foreign port 1t may Do so'o'a'
aavs before we hear anything OF him. no "
plucky fellow and would make a desperate ne "a
life He had fine life-raft aboard the a'rsn.p ~aa
could have kept above the surface Oh 'no ""
a long time. :, . him IN the
,.,t descending about twenty-five miles SCUM
~ En Island and when near the water he tnre" ou'
ballast and waved white flag as the arsnp w. w.
nm as II he did not want assistance. ins 10
that he was all right. froO"Oi' -,
got rid Of all. tho sand bags, and when ne cam
again was unable TO 60 up and put on tnc ,', ",
server and let the alrshIp CO. think DC was p'1 aa1
nm nv some vessel before the pilot boat Capnoe saw
~. airsbin. don't understand why Hogan do n''
descend hctore he got out over the ocean, "h'n NC
,ound he was going in that direction. ho ""s 81
nv numbers of persons going over BroohSh ~ ~.
direction of Coney Island. My wiie' VINO NJ Iu -
tnow an ascension was to be made saw'hirn Ho"i "'
elevated train in Myrte-aVe 49,. NJ,
Mr.. Campbell received another dspatch nonl 80
Hogan yesterday inquiring in regard to her husOanu
s -. .hts renlv: Have nothing new as yet OUT
think Professor Hogan all right and has peeh pm
n satsp Tie also sent reply of similar lcsol nesoc
~ Sv McFwen of Detroit who was formerly aS'o'
ated with Hogan. -. ..or ttogartb which ar
pe 1tur,ssday night fTom the Argentine lsPuono
saw on Thursday what aPpess5ed1 70 IoISde pS - so
His ship then IN latitude 90 a ~ sne Whit OBJ
From atsIS the "pon the wafer bong way off, There 5e
was no sign OF living being g,,o on he ,c Captain Ed
a. aw the balloon about sixty -four miles
ues a oS where Captain Phclan, OF the plotooae
saw it on Tuesday evening.