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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-16

AS a general rule men cannot live in
associated life without covenants and
stipulalions, mutually well defined terms
of the objects sought, and of the con-
ditions under which they are sought to
be obtained. But such covenants should
embody only what is essential to the
purpose. and not strive 10 &c beyond
that. They should be simple. clear,
and definite. Ambiguity should abso-
lutely condemn them. There should
be in them no reasonable opportunity
for contrary interpretations. The di-
vine covenants with man recorded in
the Word might well have served the
Church with models for its constitu-
tions. Ii would seem that the time had
come for a better djustment of our prac-
tice to Scriptural principles. The de.
mand for creed revision, never unlaw-
full, has become so general and pressing
that the Church must reverently inquire
to what extent il Is a movement IN
spired by the Spirit, and treat it on that
highest plane. II, indeed, the Church
of to-day have, as it should have, a
larger and profounder understanding of
the revelation of God in Christ. aud a
larger measure of the mind which was
in Christ Jesus, it may expect at any
time a new call from God TO bring these
graces to bear more actively on the re-
lations which the Church sustains TO
the world. This is in line with the ex-
perieDces of the past. If this call have
now come, We may well pray that the
IL. fn ar
the call in the way which will be
most effective for the furtheIauce of
the Gospel. If our present methods of
applying the principles of Christ to the
work of the Church in spreading the
knowledge of the truth and giving
efficiency to the life of the Spirit within
the Church are proving so cumbersome
and artificial as seriously TO interfere
with the main purpOse-and of this
there are tokens-let the Church change
its methods for means of greater sim
plicity. The form of the machinery is
unessential so long as the Spirit can
move it. Where the Spirit of the Lord
is there is liberty as an essential cOndi-
ton. 1t is the glory of the Spirit TODD
things in simple ways and by simple
means. Siml licity is a Characteristic
of Gods work. II a general fire
should reduce to ashes all the
confessions, creeds. constitutions. en-
actments, resolutions, injunctiOns.
digests, rituals. and the minutes
of all the ecclesiastical assemblies of
these nineteen centuries, the Church
would lose nothing, provided the in
spired Word were intact. Possibly
the Church might gain by the net re-
suits of such a clearing up. The Lord
only knows TO what extent all mat
baggage of army belongs to the i'm
pedimenia ratherthan the equipmeutof
the great campaign. Among other
things. how many scribes and lawyers.
antiQuarians and relic-hunteTs. COM
mentators and polemics, busy-bodies
ana reformers of other mems manners
ic might relieve from special service for
the general. nObler and more pressing
duty of fighting the enemy. How sim
pie, indeed, is the great, the one COM
mission. Go, preach the Gospel Chr.
Van Der Veen. in the Presbyterian and
Reformed Review.
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DIR. Dame,s AnnIversary.

The Danville Register. in alluding
editOrially to the celebration Of the fiji
tieth anniversary of Rev. DR.. George
w. Dame S rectorship Of Camden parish
says: Ii will be the fret occasion Of
like character in the history Of our city
That the church and congregation have
made all needful preparation and will
celebrate the event with proper cere-
monial is but a fit and suitable recogni-
ton of the long, faithful. and success
full labOrs of this venerable rector
\ continuous TectOrship over one
parish for period of half a century is
of rare occurrence. Instances are
known of pastorates extending over
sixty years, though Of course they are
still more rare.
Half century ago, this venerable SER
want of the Master organized few COM
municants into church here aud began
his labo.s, adding to the numbers from
year TO year and la5OTing with an ear
nestness, zeal. and devotion worthy of
the cause, until to-day he presides over
one of the most flourishing parishes in
the diocese. DR.. Dame has also been.
through his long life, u faithful worker
for the elevation Of the people, in en-
terprises and organizations outside the
church, and our whole popultion will
unite in congratulations upon this
event.
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Dufneld Osborne,

Dufield Osborne, author OF The
Robe of the Nessus, a reading from
which is given in this number, is a
writer of remarkable force, clearness,
and color. His earlier novel, THE
Spell of Ashtaroth, also historic, pub
lished two years ago, won from the
London Academy this just and appre-
ciate note: ut has a swing both IN plot
and style that is all its own. There is
not a weak sentence in the story. Mr..
Osborne has undoubtedly the power Of
writing animated narrative" IL was
in 1885 that he began his literary career
with number OF short poems appear
ing from time TO time, in Life, Puck,
The Cosmopolitan, Home-Maker, and
other papers and magazines. His first
serious attempt was a sketch. Irish Aid
in American Revolution, in the North
American Review. His Defense Of Pu-
gilism appeared in the same magazine
one year later, and attracted wide no.
tice. Mr.. Osborne is thirty-twO years
of age, of medium height, cOmpactly
built. with dark brown hair and nous
tache tinged with gray. His eyes are
dark blue. He Is an excellent boxer.
a mIddle-dlstance runner, and a thor
oughly good all-rOund athlete, to which
he adds facility in swimming. In con-
versation he is genial and bright, with
the pervading charm Of light-hearted
happiness Of a successful man. Surf
bathing. an article hat appeared in July
Scribner's, was widely copied, cuts a.
well as text. Mr.. Osborne is a lawyer
by profession. and his sign reads Sam
uel d. Osborne, all his literary work,
however. is written under the name
Dufiield Osborne, Tie latter being APP
parently preferable to one who wishes
to make a clear distinction and not al
low his efforts in literature to trade
upon his reputation as a lawyer. He
graduated from Columbia College. B..
A. 70: then from the law school IN 81;
in 50 ne took a postgraduate course,
receiving the degree of NJ. a. Nj. Os-
borne lives in Clinton street, Brooklyn,
surrounded by a choice library and
every home comfort. FOils and masks.
boxing-gloves, belts, aud other athletic
implements aud accessories adorn the
walls of his apartment.-Critic.
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House of bishops.

The House of Bishops of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, which was in session
nearly all last week at Pittsburg, Pa,
did not alect bishop to Japan. Rev.
William 5. Langford, of New York,
secretary Of the Domestic and Foreign
Missionary Society, was rendered the
honor, but declined, because he believed
his work in this country was too inn
portant. Bishop Williams, of Con
necticut, senior bishop Of the House
will appoint bishop to visit Japan
until an election is held. The bishops
did, however. elect a missionary bishop
for Alaska. 1t is Rev. John w. Chap
man, who is now in charge of the mis-
sions Of that section of the United
States, he being stationed at Anvik. He
is only thirty-two years old. and was
born in New York. II will be eight
months before he can hear of his
election. as the Pacific mail steam
ers do not run between October LIST and
the middle of June.
Though the missionary council adj
journed ON Thursday, says the Pitts
burg Post, the woman's auxiliary held
an all-day session in Calvary church.
East End, yesterday. Bishop Howe
opened the meeting with prayer, Rev
Hodges, rector Of Calvary church, made
short address Of welcome. and Bishop
Whitehead spoke in complimentary
terms of the auxiliary. Mrs. Phillips, |
president OF the society, presided, and |
Miss Julia Emery was secretary. Miss !
Emery made a lengthy address, and Mrs. 1
Howe also talked on the subjects Of iu- |
terest to the society. Miss Spencer, who |
has been in China and Japan as mis-
sionary, related her experience. and |
made suggestions as to the future of the |
work. and Miss Carter also spoke of her |
travels in the far distant lands OF China, |
aud of her recent work among the |
Sioux Indians. After lunch the meet |
ing was continued in the afternoon. |
Bishop Leonard. of Utah and Nevada. |
made the opening address. He spoke |
OF the need OF deaconess in Utah, and |
urged the auxiliary 10 take steps rela-
tive 10 sending one outthere.
Bishop Talbot, OF Wyoming and
Idaho. asked for $4,000 more TO com
plete bis school and hospital at Wal
lace, Idaho.
Mrs. Tutlee, wife of the Bishop Of
Missouri. spoke OF the children's organ.
izatlon ia Minnesota, where the little
ones are banded together into the mis-.
sIonary bost. and OF the good they were
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plate, and gazed weakly around till the
astonIshed clergyman pointed him of
to the left aisle.
The third plate yet remained, and no
applicant for the honor of passing n
came forward. Every one looked in
quiriDgly at every one else; husbands
sidled clear of their wives sharp ell
bows, Young men looked as though
they meditated prompt collapse under
their seats. and the pastor was about to
express desire for assistance. when a
rustic OF skirts and the tap OF light feet
sounded through the church. The peo-
pie leaned forward TO see stylishly
dressed girl, n warm pink color flushing
her cheeks. and with her bright eyes
fixed on the clergy man. pass up TO the
chaDcel rail. He first gazed at her sur
prisedly, then with a half smile gave
the silver platter into her gloved hands.
and without moving feature she
tripped down facing the people and
handed her plate briskly from pew to
pew. Conservative the ladies looked
unutterable things. old men got very
red and refused to meet her sober
glance, but she gots the money. Dear
me, how the coins ratified 10, and
beautiful pile of GRIP bills fluttered on
top. Several impecunious youths
gave her one look and then
dropped the price of many car fares and
morning papers into the heap. think
ing very little of the heather, and very
much Of this impromptu missionary.
Among the pews where queer old la
dies in funny bead bonDets and silk
mits say their prayers half dozen
blessings were spoken on her curly
head. Then when the chant was oven
she dropped little com out of her own
glove into the plate. and came in be-
mind the two men, poured her hoard
into the platter. and went back to her
seat to sing. as though nothing out of
the ordinary had occurred. Except for
the very bright color no one would
have suspected she had gone through
what she confessed was most embar.
RAISING ordeal.-New York Sun.
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la Germany the expression poor
preacher contains as much fact as il
liberation. No highly salaried positions
are open even for the most eloquent. as
is the case in England ard America.
Is lille the rank and file of the ministry
must look closely to their pennies. A
German General superintendent, the
highest Protestant Church official, sell
dom receives as much as ten thousand
marks lone mark t8enty.four cents),
although The Catholic bishops, whose
salaries are determined by an especial
agreement between the State and the
Vatican. receive "a 600 marks, and the
archbishop receives $4,000. As a result
of the agitation of the last few years,
the State is beginning to pay the Pro-
testant pastors better salaries, and in
general TO furnish more means for
church work. This has been done most
systematically in Wurtemburg, where
Protestant pastors receive larger sala-
ries than elsewhere In Germany.
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The flower Of the Salvation Army in
this country is to assemble in New
York in a grand litter State Congress
which Marshal Darlington Booth prom
Uses will be the biggest rally which the
Army has had in this country 1t is
three years since the last Congress of
the Army was held in Brooklyn. The
town is likely to be astonished il the
Salyationists flock there in the numbers
which their officers confidently predict.
A programme hes been mapped out for
the Congress, which will begin on
Monday and continue until November
18th.
There will be several councils of the
officers, at which the best methods for
carrying on the Army 5 crusade will he
discussed. There will be several public
demonstrations in New York and
Brooklyn. The first will be held to-
morrow afternoon and evening in the
Asbury Methodist church in Washing
ton Square, where Mrs. Ballington
Booth will conduct the exercises. and
the regular Army Band will furnish
the music. Then there are to be two
big meetings in the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Hall ON east Twenty
third street, on Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings. TIE Army is TO turn out
in two big parades on The evenings of
these services and march to the hall
from their Fourteenth headquar-
Iers.-Philadelphia Times.
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doing for missionary work. Mrs. Nc
Cauley spoke OF the work OF the junior
auxiliary at Detroit in enthusiastic
terms.
Miss Smiley, head Of the Society for
the Home Study Of the Scripture, made
speech in which she appealed 20 the
women TO study the Bible more dill
gently. =, so - n
Bishop Coke. OF New York, delivered
the benediction at the close Of what was
the final session.
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Sir Richard Francis Burton died at
Trieste on October 2O.h. lie seemed
well on Sunday last. bat during the
night was seized with gOuty attack.
affecting the heart. and died at Z
O'Clock in the morning. HIS remains
will be sent 10 England. Sir Richard
was born in 1921 at Barham House.
Hertfordshire, his father being Lieu
tenant Colonel Joseph Burton. Of Thum,
Galway. lie was intended for the
church. and was matrlculated at Ok
ford. but IN 1912 entered the East
India service. While in India he tx
plored the Neilgherry Hills, published
several works on Iudiau subjects, and
acquired good knowledge OF Arabic.
Afghan. Persian. and illndusiaui. In 1888
he started for Mecca ard Medina-cities
which 90 Christian had REACHED since
Burckhardt, ~ 1914 aud -. AT Alex
andria nc disguised his Identity, and as
Mira Abdulan ell Bushiri,' with his
hair falling on his shoulders, wearing
a long beard. and with his face, hands,
arms, and legs stained with thin coat
of henua an Oriental dress. spear in
hand, and pistols in belt, succeeded in
penetrating to the holy shrlnes. HIS
Journey is recorded in A Pilgrimage to
FL Medinah and Mecca. During the
Crimeau war he served as chief Of
staff TO General BeatsOn. In 1896 start
ing from Zanzibar with Captain Spoke,
he penetrated to the lake regions Of
Central Africa, and in 1858 discovered
Lake Tanganyika. In 1861 he pub
l.shed TIE City Of the Siints, an ac-
count of the Mormon settlements IN
Utah. la the same year ne was made
British consul at Fernando Pc. and
wrote two works on African subjects.
In 1864 he became the British consul at
Santos. Brazil. where he wrote 'ExplO-
'rations of the Highlands of Brazil. In
1868 he became the British consul at
Damascus. Later he travelled in the
Holy Land and wrote 'UnexplOred Pal
estine In 1872 he became consul at
Trieste. Ia 1876, 1877. and 1873 he paid
two visits to Medina. and collected tons
Of ore. geological specimens, ethnologi-
cal collections. ancient COINS, pottery
and glass. In 1889 Captain Burton and
Commander Cameron explored the
country back Of the Gold Coast Colony.
He published in all about fifty books,
and was gold medalist Of the English
and French Geographical Societies. Two
of his volumes were "Camoens: His
Life and his Lusiads. and The Book
of the Sword" His latest publication
was literal translation of Tue TnCu-
sand Nights in ten volumes with
notes. In all his labors his wife was a
most devoted assistant THE Critic.
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was more afraid than any OF the onl',
dren.n The volatile imaginations ..
children have never shown any srea'
horror of mysteries; they were sus'
,a;nsd too. by confidence in their pa
rents. But the dog heard mysterious,
noises which naturally greatly agitated
him MANY persons fancy that myste'
r;nus noises which will appear TO re-
spond TO questions, to make raPS
or answer raps. conciuslVeiy
nrove that they are directed py
lnteII;yence. Sometimes they may
and the intelligence is quite ilke,y ~
be of human origin; but NOISES vi az.
mospheric. chemical or eiectficai orig
NAV furnish astonishing coincloenoeS'
lust as the assures in the rocks are eN,
tremelv difficult to be distinguished
from hieroglyphics. Some years az
an aInhabet based on the spirltuailstiO
alphabet was applied TO the successlss
gusts of wind on stormy autumn uay
and the condolences were ASTONISHING
Whole sentences OF a very sign'ncan,,
character at times Appeared to RESPOND
to the arbitrary standard. Aud IN
any case the conclusion that a
noise the cause of when is no'
vet understood must be super
natural is a process OF reasoning
ab ignorantia. That ghosts do not come
to those most Interested in them. ana
seldom or never to any who long Tor
them. has been a matter of note from
the earliest times. The ceremonies
practised by the Christian Church in
the middle ages 10 the successful exor
cising Of ghosts are not less striking
than the sort of evidence on which the
ghosts were accepted. Two or three
clergymen are necessary and the cere-
mony must be performed ia Latin, the
language which strikes the most au-
dacious ghost with terror, According
to history and tradition the ghost may
be laid for any term less than hum
dred years.-Century Magazine.
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them ShilOh's system Nitaiizer, guaranteed
to cure them. Sold by Bodeker lirothers and
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shall streets.
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