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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

sHILoH's CATARRH REMEDY msrve-
lous cure for Cstsrrh, Dphtheris, Csnker mouth,
aud Headache. With zach bottle there is an in
senious nasal Injector for the moro successful
treatment Of these complaints without extra
charge. Price 50c. Sold by E. s. Leadbester &
Bro Agenta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

oJr.-Mr. rheo. Bal!ipger ss1 Lee. ,
co. gu at tbs Gums fishing shore t.'.srs
sa5,, aus successful season there. h S.,n,
1eGaer aud Pice have cut cut at ~, -
?,ss Gut end eli. commence operations
Ta Lsndl1g, further up shs river, OF Mon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

A he. waye !s coming, prepare In time. ard
le; f-et-cs-s Ref igeta.or, from NJ. Ruhen
Sens, Col King street.. They have the
largest variety evsr chersd in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

CHICAGO. april 1910 SO q. m.-wheat- May
1O6b; July 1864 Corn hay ~ Joiy 6a1s
Oats-May 52A, July 47t.. 2ork-Nry SO S2h
IL IS; July $l3 1919 Lsrd--M&y 80 77taa
80; July 81 O2laa7 05. Short ribs May
Sc 81 i6 80; July So COG 52la
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

Rot only should mattresses be turned and
<..ed at least three times week. but pill
-, % and holsters ought to be beaten, ahsken
, nd ~oosed to the fresh air.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

sHILoHs vITALIZER is what you need for
Constipation, Loss OF Appetite, Dizziness and all
symptoms OF Dyspepsia. Price rs cents per bot
tie. For ssle By E. S. Leadbesto & Bro, agenta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

BAir1moRs april 80 Cotton very dull mid
ding $50 Flour dill and upch spged; Wheat
Southern dull; Fulz 112a116; locgberry LA
III; Ho2,ei lis hid steamer No rad ~
Western ates5ier 30 2 winter rcd spot ll4'h;
My 1141se114as; july 111Aal1'Aa august ang1
1O7aal1S Cor:l-$ou Tern nrm VIII SOcSl;
ye,lcw so bid Western fmer; nj 1od spot 10
May 1913 Jniy 70. Cats 4, IN 'r and unchanged
Rye dull! and unchanged hay steady prime Il
choice timothy $13. Piovis ons un,hanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

FIsu-siuce yesterday about 10000 herring
sui 400 shad have arrived at Fishtown. Her
'ing SOL at s4.50aS5 so per thousand, and shsd
8. SlOaSl4 per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

poloz + V2osr-Last nisbt mss clssr
and e,5J w,to ooe prisoner and one loo
ger ,se a,s.ia Y hau2e. 49,
Tos Hsyoy tn. smoraing disposed OF fhs
.pa,, q sr3,a I'd Hannah Bsal' both
cilor-d -, IS rasr'y conduo', .e'e hase
Il 30 zen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

Spring stirs up the bile. You lose your
appetite, feel weak, too hot, and 90! 30
tired. Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

Baby Carriages for sll-1G0 styles at NJ
R2aen & Sons A Fur Rug given with eaot
Aerliaua
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

Sp ,ing stirs up ihs BILE. You lose your
appe..'te, feel weak, too hot, aud Ool 80
lied. Take SIMMONS Liver Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. April 30.-Flour is
quiet and easy, but there is no change in prices
millers Go not seem inclined to pash sales' ana
holders OF large stocks are not disposed to soil 81
q reduction. The Wheat markets for several days
past have been bearish, futures shading Off ru-
mors OF vsiou, nds being used to depress hg'
ures, chief among them the disappearance OF Mr..
Hutchinson, the Chicago wheat kirg and his re
ported failure; yet we Dote good demand 1or
choice milling Wheats everywhere at rsnge OF
from 1O3 to 11S, as to condition Of the samples
offered. Germ il in sympsthy with cther ccria's,
and is quoted at 1882. Bye 1853 Cas- 69a
So. Eggs IA. But,r 14s22. Potstots 90a11o.
Veal Calves Checkers Be,ns, Pes, Miilfeed,
Hay Straw, Cotton Feed Meal AID Fl are ia
fair demand st unchanged qnotatioas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

New YORK. April 3O.-cotton quiet and firm
uplands e7s Orleans 5-16; iutures steady.
Fioar dull and easy. Wheat active and firm.
Corn quiet snd strong. Pork quiet and steady at
S12s14 so. Lard quiet and steady at SIS 95.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

WEDDING Lieut. Frank E Beatty, u s.
aod Miss Anna Meem Peachy. daughter
\, :. W. D Psschy. formerly OF this city,
oiA Srried at s.. Johns Church, In WASH.
Eafe u ,ster6ay evening. The nshers, best
i9sion' 3. ,.s, were In full uniform. Ibe
MAJ end gro Hcrateiy iecoratedwith spring
r'sncel was ella SIS were IN evening drese
a1Refs. Inc gut sired to make the occa'
and very hiog cons. eYents of The season.
son ore of the leadiog V,aslcw. AS etant
Toe Usaers ware Capt, '. eats. Fochtler,
F,giop4r 3 c. Bryan and l. They pre-
Rqs7 Johnston and Tappan. ole. The
o,3.d The brideamsids doun the F. nth
l,aef were Misses E.!zs PeachS an uall.
yo,rs who were dressed In white silk *
nm r9gni waists. Miss Virginia Peac.
y.e,f,e maid of honor. Her demi-trsined
g,sa Of = h;te mill had Louie NV Jacket
~ .Ilcer and hue broceGe. Hsr bouquet
va.of La Farce roses. The BRIDES dress
was white lsile. A heunce of duchess lace
va icafoonec across the front OF the EXIT.
Tho ws;s wa4 cut round at the neck ana
had heh ~ Il ID sleeves. She wore the
Oroou's riffs, diamond pins to hold her veil
10 her mar. and pearl heart and trus.lov-
e.. kpct. the gifs of Mics Norris, one of the
bridesmaids. Her bouquet WAS OF lilies o!
the waller. Among those present were Coi.
and Mrs. Herbert, Miss E liza Daingerield,
Mr. and Mrs Henry Daingerfeld. Mr.. and
Mr.. Il. J. Da,ngerfsld, MIR. and Mrs. john
Hooa. nnd Mr.. end Mrs. J. ". Burke. OF THE
cisr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

PERSONAL Mrs. Jalia A. Eaglish and
har daughter, Mi'yIene. have returned to
thsir hone from Laurel, where they nsVe
BEEN spending the winter.
Mas Martins Gfymes is visiting iriends IN
,his CITY.
Miss Hattie Griffith has returned to Rock
yis .te7 delightful visit 10 this dty,
much b recrnt of her numerous friends.
Miss anche Nane, OF Dorchester county
Nd, is visiting Mgs. J. T. Hii!. 4lS south
l. street
NJ. JONI z Ilmsn president OF tbs K q
D. r r. HIS is-ued a circular announcing
jaeee,tn d Mfjsr Peyton Randolph, third
vares d nj OF cat railroso. aid s'asing
that nceu- q9snc5 c! The death, Capt -.
|. Cir. p, 4eleea manager, viii reprseent
e2seuiye department ef TIA. sosd IL
t5s qtec 10 Of the accounting AMI sTesse'y
a. 'reut,
" tws II X. zje clrtioues very i'll at
ti--r,.r N tue Aiexeadria House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

Spring stirs up the bile. You lose your
appetite, feel weak, too hot: and On! 30
tired Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

3 r,rcrroN EXCITEMENT is a''us over
4 lHS - a;,T has almost settled down Co its
% ,,,.srsi serenity. IL mas oeen ooss.ea
90 -I1so,ocratic countries elections are
~ in order thai pent-up seht'cnene
&C. gSsp;ilsted. and that these PERI cal
- " " nile sometimes spirited and ac1mo
-at 20 hasltbful 10 their effects and con-
'!.-5' lille 10 keeping down suilen d's
81 chronic in monarchical countries.
s]2.s. ',eo no mans autecedents or nation
! s m ere known If he be citizen
~ nosfy. law lbiding and possessing
~ - q eaaius, f-ld for the ameliors-
i's 81 ,ord,tion or the expansion of his
'- oafora him, and if he bscome
P3"s'I infhs march OF life 1t ia his volunta-
i--.,-,,,ne and not the fault of our insti-
Tnese truths were apparent la the
~ .b;a yeek. SO willis both the gentle
GU. IA we're candidates for the chief { fl GO
rig are oeger and affable, and in
nav oue.ifed for the position, caste or
sf'' ...i5dicss we're very ssnsibiy ignored,
81 = 1omI alton vas conferred upon one
'u .., ,h.a,5Ien according to the flesh" are
S,-e,ilss frora the desp0t;c Cars domains.
nov NOV .,urce Of pride. too. to all who breathe
=, : ,ses air Of America when they realize
-, Goffbl. they liye in a country where
..s Il So uaj1stly prosecuted race can
a. ~ -. and who, after having been used
80 fo- centuries by Egyptian, Assy'
,.a B by omar. Greek, Roman and Rus
-, ..n fad psecs sad protection under
- md s.rjoas, and whom capable end
sa-,ay .. placed 10 portions OF honor and
,cs. Go 3d-fseling sssms to perVade the
c.goys, the result of Tuesdays primary,
's3ny5 thoee wac bad anticipated an oppo-
va ,esulr were at FIST somewhat pqued
-. tho. tina inte,es-s Of Alexandra will be
.. issloosig euayaed in the future az they
: : "a bsac 10 the past is generally conceded
he tho opponents as we'll rs fr'enos OF tue
successful candidate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

Try tbs new bser--''Virainia Extra Pale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

Ak for bottle of "virglnia Extra Pale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30
LADIES

Need,ne at, MIC, or children who want build.
l.og up should take
brown = .dto cn nlT T1iaTis rn,,.
80 ~ Is pisssa ..nsss and Liver Complaints
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

COTTON fair weather, southwcs 'erly
. xstlner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

Many Persons are broken
down from overwork or household cares.
Browns Iron Bitters Rebuilds the
system. aids digestion. removes excess Of bile,
, ID cures malaria Get the genuine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

HAvErHis DAYs)LD MY INTEREST IN
L the Zeal Esta @ Il nm of Hcrndon & Kemper to
Capt. &. f. Knox.
sr30 st K. KEMPER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

+ OsT-On Duke, Fairfax, Wilkes or Lee street.
| j last night, an EMBROIDERED HANDKER.
CHIEF. The finder will please return it to this
one ap30 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

lz-- The regular monthly meeti g OF the Be-
lief Hook snd ladder Company will to hsld Fri
Gay evening May 1st 1891 vt O'Clock.
nu3o 1t G. n fJCKIS Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

CARLOAD OF MASON'S FRUIT JARS just
"A received and for sale at lowest prices. Coun
try merchants will do we'll to write for our prices
before placing their orders.
ap29 E. ]. MILLER q SUN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

COAPs-A fall line Of Toilet and aundry Soaps
- for sale by [sp29l J. G. MJLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-04-30

T1INE WINTER CURED HAMS tiercss mild
Z winter-cured Hams, small sizes, inst received
and for sale low by
ap29 J. @. MILBURR.
The National tribune., 1891-08-27

ments, aud planned that one Of Oscema's men
on approaching the water. as a signal that all
was well, should cast white lOtns-leayes from
the stern OF their junk
Oni, too, was successful, and the prison,
strongly barred, was left in security. As the
ieasb went on and the renewed lights be-
sprinklcd tho emerald hills. tho crew OF Oscema
RoiSelesaly approached the prison and essayed
the undermining Of the wall.
They worked hard and long, and after much
fatigue broke through tho hoor Of the cell Of
O5ceGA. Then they poured into his ears Tiia's
love aud designs. Hurrying with him 20 the
waters edge. they reached at last tho festive
boat, in a secluded spot. To cover the young
man, in the bottom of tho boat, with mats Of
straw, aud TO carelcssly scatter lOOsened sheayes
above him, occupied hut few moments. AS
the bells tinkled on the nights above every
thing was in readiness.
Slowly the procession wound It's way down
the hills, aud Tita, as she neared tho shore
boheld the white lotus cast from the stern Of
the junk, aud the brightly-lit boat in which
her lover was concealed being borne or with
the tide.
Directly at the entrance of the harbor Of
NSgasaki lies the small. high. and rocky island
OF PappenbeTR its surface covered with luxu-
RANT foliage, except the central part, where
lOathsome dungeons are dug in the solid rock,
And lis shores guarded by the prison police Of
japan.
In these prisons thousands Of Christian con-
verts have lain, and have only Issued from
their cells to be carried in junks to sea, there
70 walk the plank to a watery grave. Untold
horrors lurk on its rocky shores, deathly still
ness peryades its confines, aud the benighted
fisherman creeps BY, with his square sail set,
ia dread aud silencs.
Slowly the fesiiYal-boats dTilted out to sea.
The National tribune., 1891-08-27
ChnrIiH In GraE.
NAaiAAI ~ NiA1s
lcoI SteTriH IN GGIVssion Nstgsl ]

ltOs DteFTtt1 W. ufttbeStOh NcWs
Speaking Of the Grand Army, 1 heard a story
a few days ago worth repeating. As it was told
me 10 runs in this wise: At one Of the Encamp-
ments Of the Grand Army of the Republic there
was a man sitting on tho sidewalk appealing to
all who passed for aims. His legs and arms
had been shot or and no was blind. On his
cap he had an appeal in the words :" Pity A
blind and crippled veteran" He explained to
all where he lost his limbs and his eyes One
Of tho old veterans would give him u nickel
another dime. and now and then he would
get a quarter. Finally q man stopped in front
him, aud after hearing his story, said " Here
is a 3 BILL" The tears came from the sightless
eyes of the beggar. and no said: "Who are yOu
that are so generous? Tell mo your namo, that
! may remember and bless it." The man re-
piled that it was unnecessary TO give his name,
a. tho money could be enjoyed as well without
il. The blind man insisted, and finally the
donor Of the bill said: "WeIl, If you must
know, / am an old Confederate soldier; and IL
you want to know Why give you the amount
OF money which pleases you SO much. .ell you
| give it 10 yOu because you are the first Yam
keo soldier have ever seen who was trimmed
up to suit my tsste."
The National tribune., 1891-08-27
Murdcrer Prank limy Canght a Last.

Sore and wounded on head and leg, weak
ana Raunt from long hunger. vet
game 10 the last, Frank Almy, the slayer Of
pretty Christie Warden has been caught At last
aud now awaits Tie slow uncOilint Of the legal
moose. Ho fought aud parlcyed for hours before
he was captured by horde Of citizens whom
be kept ~ bay with a pair Of revolyers aud
not until he had wounded one and had been
three times wounded himself was he over
powered and carried 10 the Wheelock House.
in Hanover y. IL, whore physicians were
called " save him Tor the galiows
AlIDy was a farm hand in the employ OF Mr.
Warden, and being uncducEted, Christie War
den taught him 10 read and write Almy
looked upon the Ril with an evil eye, aud
made improper advances, when he WAS shown
the door. BE went away f0r three months,
then returned and laid IN wait al q lonely spot
IN the road which Mrs. Warden, Christie, her
SISTER ana another young lady would pass on
Their return home from meeting in Hanover.
Having torn gap In tho fence Amy waited
in TIE dark shadow Of the trees aud when the
ladies' came opposite 10 him, seized Christie
Warden and dragged her into the bushes be-
yoRd the fence, whore hs murdered her
Siuce then detectives have been looking for
the Dend All over tho country aud on one Oc-
casi3n IL was thought that he had been traced
10 Canada but All this time the murderer was
concealed in Mr, haTien's barn, from whence
he watched the funeral Of his victim Ills
hiding place was accidentally discovered by
che mother Of the murdered girl, who was
looking lor some lost chickens On the night
of "Wednesday, Aug 10, a couple Of watchers
saw Almy steal sttalthily from the barn to get
apples. The neighborhoOd was aroused, sur.
rounded toe barn aud after quite siege the
murderer was captured.
The National tribune., 1891-08-27

When just from the bath. and sitting In her
boudoir surrounded by her enameled toilet
boxes, her flowers, and the odor Of Eastern
perfumes, although unlike Venus rising from
the sea, she had, perhaps. as many gncos fitted
10 her peculiar sphere as that ancient lady Of
the myths. Certainly her gay and loosely fash
ioned gown, her beautifully embroidered scarf
her small straw sandals nicely fitted 10 her
tiny pink toes, and her abundant black hair
adorned with japOnicss and golden pins Joined
with her smiles and winning bows, made her
as enchanting picture OF Eastern loycliness
rs ever shone upon the eyes of the enamOred
Japanese.
Tita had many accomplishments. She painted
silver and golden dragons, the white lotus
flower, and the pink olcander. With admirable
lines she ornamented screen and vase, and her
domestic achievements won for her an enyiable
repute in the preparation of delicate rice cakes
luscious ieiies, and confectiOns Of unsurpassed
flavor Often she coul be heard singing. and
the prolonging Of her high Cs, although unac-
cOTpanicd by the turns and trills of Western
art, was noted; indeed, their great length kept
the nimble fingers Of her handmaids busy with
the strings Of their mandolns.
In her visits 10 the Buddhist temple near her
dwelling, in fair weather, none more daiutily
exhibited the Grecian bend in her walk, or in
inclemcnt seasons more gracefully used her
little clogs TO escape the soiling Of her toilet.
Within the sacred Enclosure il was a charming
sight 10 note her infantile poses the grace Of
her genuAexiOns, the solemnity of her prostra-
The National tribune., 1891-08-27
THE PERFECT WOMAN.
Her Perfection Not to be Measured By Feet and
Inches
IT0sf1n (yLOHs I

The New York Recorder iB an able newspaper
and al that, but it carries presumption too far
when 10 informs It's readers that a woman i've
feet three inches tall should weigh t3O pounds,
aud measure II inches around the waist, 81
inches around the chest, eight inches around
the forearm, aud so on. Why should she do all
these tbings2 Whence comes this ruler Is it,
then. that "a woman of FIVE feet three, who has
q 22-iHCh waist and weighs but 12O pounds, may
not bo beautiful. healthy, strong. and well
formed Shall the lover 20 around with cali
pcTs and tape line To choose Wifef Shall the
girl with tho 22-inch waist DO expected to diet
90 as 20 gain the other two inches or shall the
young lady with a plump forearm undergo
medical treatment 20 shrink to eight inches in
diameter2 There is a deal of nonsense about
this perfect woman. AS we'll attempt to define
a perfect rose or perfect landscape. The
woman Of five feet three inches. or any other
hight, Is model woman when she possesses a
good constitution, keeps herself in health, and
is satisfied with tho figure nature gave her.
The National tribune., 1891-08-27
Annual Report OF the Ohio Pension Agency

Col. Carl A. Bancroft. Of Wells Post, 451. De-
partment Of Ohio. GAR, Chief of the Com
putation Bureau Of the Columbus, (O.J Pension
Agency, says that the annual report Of that
Agency was forwarded 10 Washington, July 81.
The number Of pensioners on the rolls Of the Co
lumbns Agency was: Invalids, 3,i75; widows,
etc, ll,l79; survivors Of the war Of 1912, 80 /;
widows Of the war Of 1912, Gi4; survivors Of
the war with Mexico, 637; widows Of the war
Mexico, 262. There were 2O,9J2 pensioners Of
all classes added to tho rolls during the past
year, and the losses by death etc, was 1923.
There were II, 100 cases Of increase Of pensions
during the year. which increased the annual
value Of the roll S6l7, 1928. and 1871 original
cases were paid which aggregated s., ,19i 13f 4G.
Tho total amount paid at the agency was S13,-
OGi7sjj3
The National tribune., 1891-08-27
JchHHJ's Argument.
Iuslrnik Eres preaaI

JOhnny's mother went out whom the table
was set for tea, leaving him alone In the room,
and saying that she would only be gone FIVE
minutes. She stayed nearly half an hour In.
stead and when she returned she at once noticed
: deficiency in the preserves.
johnny" she said. solemnly, "you have
been at the preserves"
HAS it shrunki" asked Johnny, anxiously.
AYES it has. There was twice as much there
when / went out as there is nOw."
Yes, bat you were gone twice "a long as you
expected to be-" was the cliuching argument Of
the young hopeful.
The National tribune., 1891-08-27
TITA'S STRATAGEy.
A Tale Of Nagasaki and the Great
Autumnal Feast.
ny DANIEL CAMPBELL.

HE petite Tita Sama
was the acknowledged
beauty among the dem
izens of the valleys aud
hiilsides OF Nagasaki.
Her small figure, bean
iiful skin, dainty
hands, added 10 a
charming archness of
manner, excited the
love of half the hardy
japanese youths Of the
neighborhOcd. She had
an irresistible way OF
curving her eyebrows
and OF casting Ian
gushing looks around.
that enslaved almost
10 madness many of
them.
The National tribune., 1891-08-27

FE7HE surviving comrades OF Gen. Kearny'B fst N. y
Il Brigade are hereby notified hat The next annual
Reunion viii be held at ths home Of Gen u. Burd
Grub, Ed-ewater Park, n. j. sept IL. Gen. CrHhb
VIII cave Madrid, spain, this month, % be with hiE
brigade on this occasion. The comrades who have Hut
attended former Reunions will please send their
names 10 the Secretary, Sumner d. AspiuWall Newark
n. j., and notices viii be sent them.
The National tribune., 1891-08-27
CONGREGATIONALISM.

and DIR. Thomas, of Chicago, there have for
many years been none.
Critics Of the Congregational way some
times fancy that there is a grand chance for
self-will and anarchy in a form of Organiza-
tiOn in which there is no central authority.
But the practical working Of the system,
especially In the hands Of those to the manor
born, is good evidence to the contrary.
Where the whole appeal is made to Chris
tian spirit and Christian reasOnableness,
there Is on the whole as little friction, strife,
and schism as where an appeal can be taken
to governing power.
~ THE FLEXIBILTTY
Of the Congregational order the form of
worship and the internal government Of the
church may be variOusly modified, according
to local preferences. A particular church
may adopt liturgy to suit itself, may adj
minister baptism in whatever form, may
turn over the control Of its affairs, if it will,
to an official board. 1t may borrow the
EpiscOpalian prayer-bOOk, the Baptist i'm
mersing tank, the Presbyterian elGership,
and whatever else it deems good, from any
quarter.
The essence Of COngregationalism is not
in the use or disuse Of such things 1t is in
the lndependency OF the local church, quail
fed only by the requirements Of its free
fellowship with sister churches, and their
professed loyalty in common to the law of
Christ. In consequence Of this hexibiity,
becoming, like Paul, all things TO all men,"
the Congregational order has been found
specially practicable in new settlements,
where in a small number Of Christian people
the representatives of eight or 10 denomi-
nations may be found. In such cases it has
often happened, when a vote was to be- taken
on the question, what sort Of a church do
you prefer?" that the ballots showed, for
first choice, nearly "a many different prefer
ences as votes, but, for second choice, ma
jOrity for the Congregational form.
The rapid growth and increasing denomi-
national interest Of the Congregational
churches has called for the publication,
somewhat recently, Of a