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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-30
The UnivcrsaIist Church.

"The relation of Christ to life" was the
subject of the sermon by Rev. +. w.
Sprague at the Universalist church Christ
mas morning The text was Matthew H.,
l, and Luke H., 20, where the visits of
both the wise men and of the shepherds to
the infant Jesus are described. The
preacher discovered two distinct and OppO-
site views in modern thought in regard to
the relation of Christ and christianity to
life, both of which views in the light of
the text we're seen to be incorrect. On the
one hand il is held that Christianity is too
low for the educated intellect, and that
man by vigorous pursuit of scientific and
philosophc research rises above the sim
pie truths of the gospel, leaving it fitted
only for the weaker sex and for children.
On the other hand 1t is claimed that Chris
tianity enjoins morality which is entire
Nv too high for the life of man as he is
here envroned by temptation and impelled
by heredity. Goods and angels might
initiate Christ's example, but for common
mortas it is much too lofty. 1t was noted
as a significant fact that right at the cralle
of Christ and Christianity both extremes
of society were interested and present.
The wise men of the East, versed in all
arts, sciences and philosophy, had left Their
books and sunny abodes, and also tho
plain, matter of fact shepherds, who left
their grassy fields and grazing tlocks and
went to do him honor. Both the learned
and the unlearned were present and found
in him their long-looked-for Messiah. The
speaker then proceeded to show how Christ
and Christianity were adapted to the life
of youth, maturity and age, and how
Christianity adjusts itself to the needs of
every soul. Christianity takes such forms
as conform to the needs of our lives
Christ does not always address the same
powers of mind, nor enioin the same
work for every one. Christianity has the
truth, the character, the love, the peace
aud the hope for the future for which all
souls naturally and persistenty long. The
best educated can be taught something o
life by Christ, and the uneducated are
none too plain to receive wisdom and sym
pathy from him.
Monday evening a novel and exceeding
" pretty entertainment was held in thu
church vestry for the children. Evidently
the masons had been at work, for fire
place and chimney were there. Santi
Claus appeared, but, alas! he had forgot
ten the presents. He was equal to the oc
casiOn, however, and called fairy to hi
services. The fireplace was knocked dow
and, behold the bricks were found TO con
tain bon-bons and handkerchiefs, which
were distributed among the children. Their
there we're musical selections, tOgethe
with Rotations and a tableau, "Playin!
grandma"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-30
The Roman Catho.Is Church.

Large congregations attended the differ
ent services at the Roman Catholic church.
Decorations of green wreaths, potted
plants and cut flowers were arranged about
the altar. High mass was celebrated at
midnight, when Rev. Father Cunningham
delivered an impressive sermon in refer
ence to the Christmas holiday and the
feast of Christmas. Leonard's second mass
was rendered by the choir, assisted by Mr.
Markham and Sewall Morse, the cOrnetist.
AT the 9 o'clock service Sunday morning
the singing was by the children's choir.
At High mass at 1880 the choir again
rendered Leonard's second mass. At yes
pers at 1880 the choir sang Stearns's mass,
solo. o Salutaris, by Daniel Martin and
Rossi's Tantum Ergo by the choir.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-30

george assisted at the morning service
The seasonable music by the choir was rem
dered with unusual excellence. Festoons
OF laurel ropes and wreaths of evergreen
made up the simple decorations. The Sun
Gay school gave In the evening a concert
exercise entitled "The Dawn Of Peace. &"
with special music, and a delightful exer-
else by the children of the infant depart
ment, and the choir repeated some of the
music of the morning.
The real Christmas celebration, however,
came on Monday, and those who have been
members for many years in the Sunday
school, in looking back have failed to re-
call any Christmas exercise so altogether
delightful as the one presented this year.
FROM y o'clock to o'clock choice sup
per was served to members of the school,
the large dining room being filled twice,
and several tables being filled the third
time. An interesting class table was that
occupied by Mrs Estey's class of Swedish
young women, a. in all, who, at the close
OF the supper sang one of the songs in their
own language. The children and young
people were served first, after which they
retired to the chapel below, where they
were entertained by the pastor and super
intendent until the hour for the evenings
program arrived. The chief feature of the
evening was charming little cantata, with
plenty of fun and life, and music at once
catchy and of higher order than is usual in
such compositions, the title being "a
jolly Christmas. or the neglected program"
Under Mr.. lIawleys careful direction and
training the young people who took part
acquitted themselves most credtaby; the
choruses were given with spirit, and the
characters of Santa Claus, the president,
Mother Goose, the reporter, Winter, and
the fairies were especially good. At the
close of the cantata the window into the
church was opened and the Christmas tree
was revealed to the eXpectant little folks.
Boxes of candy were distributed to the
children, and with this the evenings en-
tertainment closed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-30
Births.
Marriages.

In Brattleboro, Dec p. by Rev r W Sprague,
Frederick era vford aud Miss Nellie May vii.
bur, both of Brattleboro.
In Brattleboro. Dec 2s at 81. Michael's rectory,
by the Rev. W. II. Collins. Thomas II. McVeigh
and Carrie G.. Hawkins. both of Brattleboro.
In South Londonderry. Dec. %, by Rev .. p.
Fuller, John N. Snaw and Miss Annie VI Jenison,
both Of Windham.
In Jacksonville 10y George Porter, Esq. George
w. Adams of East Charlsmont TO Mrs. Fanny 7.
Dix Of South Nottingham.
In Chester, Dec. - by Rev. Mr. Robbins Fred
Smith of SaxtOus River aud Mrs. Julia A, DIV in
ell Of CambridgepOrt
In Troy, n H. Dec q. bv Rev. u r Herrick,
Ernest r. Bail Of Bellows Falls and Loretta J.
Brown of Troy
In Clinton. Mass, Dec ~. by Rev J C. Dun
can, George VI. Perry of Hinsdale, y H., and Alb
beS. Bill Of BOystou. Mas.
In Greenfield, Mass. Dec, g. Theodore W.
Whitt-nore 70 NAV A. Quincy Of Vernon.
la Bellows Falls. Dec. ~, bv Rev. g. r. b.
Dodge, Walter g. Cheney Of Rockingham and
Jennie L. Holden Of Rutland.
In CharlestOwn, y H.. Dec -. hy Rev T. D.
Howard, Fred y. Ellis and Helen A. Baker, both
Of Westminster.
In East Hampton, l.. l., Dec. -, {. F. Scrlbner
of Rratlrboro and Miss Ursula Arrpwsmth Of
East Hampton
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-30

Christmas day was duly celebrated in
ST. Michaeps Episcopal church by two pub
lie services. At 10:30 A. NJ. morning
prayer was said, followed by the Christmas
sermon and the celebration of the holy
communion. In connection with the
morning services that of benediction of
gifts to the church was used being the
dedication of a baptismal ever and aims
basin, presented by the parishioners and
friends OF the parish living elsewhere. The
text of the rector's sermon was from the
book Of the prophet Micah, V, 2: "And
thou Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be
little among the thousands of Judah, yet
out Of thee shall lie come forth unto me
that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings
forth have been from Of old, from ever
lasting The sermon set forth not only
the doctrine of the incarnation, which the
Christmas season emphasizes, but also the
doctrine of Christs eternal sOnship and
preGXistence before he was born of the
virgin, which were proved by scriptural ci-
tatiOns. Both his manhood and divinity
were dwelt upon, and in closing reference
was made to the practical duties of the
Christian at this holy season. At 2:3D
+. NJ. the rector held special service and
administered the sacrament of holy bap-
tism to three children, after which followed
the order of evening prayer with Christ
mas carols, and addresses from Rev. a. d..
Brown and the rector. who then received
the offerings of the children and closed the
service with prayer and benediction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-30

Decorations OF green were arranged about
the pulpit at the Centre church Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Days sermon in the morning was
from the subject, "GOd with us, as inter
preted by God himself" The coupling of
so great word as Emmanuel with so small
a fact as the lowly babe, he said, seems
strange, yet it is this little fact which
charms the Christian world today. If it be
true that "God with us" holds the secret
of the season, 1t is equally true that its
power is put into it by the infant inter-
prefer. He shows that God holds men in
special honor, and human life is worth saw
ing and worth living He shows God to
be a promise keeping God. The hour
strikes and God is there to pay the promise
of prophecy and of the ages-a harmoni-
Gus, snless, perfect man. He shows God
to be a God at work in the vital forces of
human nature; never in place of Us, al
ways in and by us. Finally God with us is
interpreted to be in very real way per
sonal, loving presence, whose intimacy it is
ours to cultivate by sympathetcally taking
in all that the scene at Bethlehem has to
tell.
The program of special Christmas music
announced last week was well carried out
by Mr.. Leitsinger and the ladies' quartet.
Mr.. Day announced that there would be
no evening service, allowing the people to
spend Christmas evening around their fire
sides.
Monday evening there was an entertain
ment in the church. There were readings
by several young ladies, and Christmas car
OILS were sung by some of the younger
classes and by the school. Then came the
Christmas tree, with bountful load for
the children. After this all adjourned to
the vestry, where ice cream and cake were
served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-30
Dratbs.

In West wardsboro, De, % Deacon Horace
BisSell 50 e.
la South Londonderry. Dec. II. Clyde E. son Of
MIR. and Mrs \. f. Cudworh. IL: De, p, B-r
tina A. daughter OF Mrs. Lizzie Pierce. 2: Dec -,
Ina. only daughter of Mr.. and Mr., A +. Cud
worth. 10
In Londonderry Dec 49, Hiram Patterson. -
In HinS tale. y H.. Dec q, Hazel. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. ". W. King. 3,
la North Windhan. Dec y, Maria Howard,
formerly Of Jamaica -
In Westminster West, Nov. ~ Jennie VI wife
Of Henry Hastings 33
In West Dummer-ton. Dec ii. Mary Manly IS.
In san Antonio, Tex, Dec y, c. +. Dascomb of
Westminster. p.
Iu West Hebron. y Y, Dec q. Of pneumonia,
Edwin Z. Tarble Of Sherburne 90.
In Bellows Falls, Dec -, Mary A. Barber, &.
In Sharon Hass, Dec. y, John o Leary. 30
formerly of Hinsdale. n. II.
In Hinsdale, ~ II, Dec - Mrs Lysander Cha.
pin, %.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-30
Tn. RaptIst Church.

At the Baptist church the Christmas OBJ
servance began Sunday morning, when the
pastor, Rev. Mr. Parry, delivered a Christ
mas sermon, taking his text from Luke II,
10, ID, "And suddenly there was with the
angel a multitude of the heavenly host
praising God and saying, Glory to God In
the highest, and on earth peace, good will
toward men" "a sermon full OF the Chris
mas thought and spirit. Rev. A. Mac
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-30
CHRISTMAS SERVICES,
observance of the FestaI Day in Brat.
tlebOrO.
services at the Churches sunday and
special Exercises Monday by the SUM
day schools.
The Methodist Church.

day schools.
The Methodist Church
AT the Methodist church, Rev. Mfr. Webb
preached Christmas sermon in the morn
ing from the text, Luke II, 1911: "And
the angel said unto them, Fear not: for
behold, bring you good tidngs of great
JOY which shall be to all people. For nm
to you is born this day in the civ of David
a. savior which is Christ the Lord" Mr..
WEBB said that If we take a sweep of the
worlds history, we find that the advent of
christ is the one great event. He referred
10 the influence it has had upon art, and in
foreign lands, and to the universally of its
celebration at Christmas time. He then
Traced the history of the Christmas celebra-
tion from its origin in the year 0S, and the
Ilfne where it was declared to be a solemn
teast by Pope Telesphorus IN 1877, to our
day lie described the manner in which
the observance is held in various countries
ihen let us go back to Jerusalem at the
hrst Christmas time, he said and as we
gaze at that little child, let us not leave the
manger until we can cry, "All hail the
power of Jesus name As we think of
MN now crowned with glory, who was
once crowned with thorns. We have rea-
son to wish all merry Christmas.
Monday night large audience attended
the children's Christmas service in the
church. The good ship "Glad Things"
was upon the platform laden with gifts for
the children. During the evening Mr..
Webb was happily surprised by a gift of
S52 from his Pensioners
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-30

The San Juan mining camp has followed
the presidents of all great mining excite
ments by baptiIing itself with human
blood. In battle Tuesday over i0O snols
were exchanged. Eleven were killed ana
a large number wounded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-12-30
Alfred Dodge
Felt Shoes and Slippers

Keep your feet warm and comfort
able. "Why z" Because they are
made of live wool. Wool is not a
conductor-holds the animal heat
within the body, also the electricity
and generating all the time.
Felt Shoes and Slippers absorb
perspiration, give perfect ventilation
and so feet are not too warm for
comfort
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-04-07
China Will Retaliate.

NEW YORK, April IA Shanghai
special gives an interview with
Kaw Hong Beng, private secretary
of Prince Ii Hung Chang, who says:
"China is apparently getting tired
of submissive diplomacy, and she
will try and show 1t to the western
barbarians. Trouble will come If
the United States Chinese immigra-
ton laws ARE carried to extremes. A
monster petition from Chinese In
America has been received by the
emperor, and has been considered
by the general council of the six
boards, the emperor presiding. Re
taliatory measures TO be adopted
will be the exclusion Of Americans
from China, resembling all conces-
sions, and the reimposition of exac-
tions and imports, in force before
the treaty Of 1874. The Chinese In
America have been assured that
their government is taking proper
interest in the matter"
The Chinese consul here was
shown the article, but he declined
TO discuss the matter for publication.
He was not at liberty, he stated, to
say what the emperor would do, but
he was sure that II the United States
takes extreme measures his country
will retaliate.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-04-07

day. OF $11s,s64,0 900, capital stock
of the Southern Pacific outstanding,
there was $l16,9 900 represented.
President Huntington submitted a
report in which he said: "The
president and directors Of this COM
pany have to report that the BUSH
ness of last year has been In the
main satisfactory. The surplus Of
earnings over the fixed and operat-
ing current expenses has been small
owing to many causes among which
may be mentioned the extreme cost
of fuel. The election of directors
resulted in G. p. Huntington, Leland
Stanford, Charles f. Crooker, Thos.
e. Stillman, Thomas III. Hubbard,
A. N. Towne, j. @. Stubbs, E. H.
Miller, Jr., s. Il. Sage, II. E. Hunt
ington and George Crocker being
chosen. The last two names are
new directors, succeeding w. V.
Huntington and w. e. Brown.
The directors meet today and it is
reported that III. E. Huntington
will be elected treasurer to succeed
Timothy Hopkins, who lately re-
signed.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-04-07
Misnaming Things.

The experienced huntsman in the woods never wastes
looking in Bear Hollow deer along Deer
Creek would he hope to shoot great number of ducks
Duck Lake for his experience has taught him that such
points always msnaed and this lesson holds good with
almost everything in life For instance in the of the
brands of food spices and other ground food
products the things branded labeled pure strictly
pure absolutely pure without exception the most
vainousy adulterated Tis the wolf in sleeps clothing
always.
The most brazen is that of the Royal Baking
Powder This article branded and paraded before the people
absolutely pure" when it contains ammonia You can
smell it in the and often in the biscuit while hot
What woman would ammonia alum baking
powder if she knew They only destroy the stomach
but ammonia will destroy the complexion.
Not so with Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder, the
only pure tartar powder be obtained and the
only baking powder made by physician Dr. Price has
devoted lifetime perfecting this oldfashioned in
dspensabe article of the culinary that has stood all the
tests and remained the standard for forty years.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-04-07
Ayers SarsapariIIa,
PREPARED BIZ
Or. J. c. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass
Price 81; six bottles, IS. Worth IS bottle
FROM VENEZUELA.
The Insurgents Gaining Strength
Fast,

Fast,
New YORK, April THE steam
ship Venezuela, which has arrived
from Laguayra, brought among her
passengers Julio A. Degagorza, o
Caracas. "I left Caracas" said he,
"March 80, when the government
was in a remarkably tight fix.
Every one Of the states was in open
revolt, and hardly a military man
of prominence sided with Palacio.
The finances of the country are
simply wrecked. Venezuela and
Caracas have both refused to redeem
their bills for the reason that Palacio
had appropriated their gold and ex-
ported it. AS TO the revolution, its
dimensions are steadily increasing.
On March 26, at 8p. M, bomb was
exploded in the square facing the
Casa Amarillo. 1t did no great
damage, but created a terrible scare,
and during the excitement many
revolutionists managed to escape
from the city. The revolutionists
already number about $4,000 IL en-,
and re-enforcements from all the
states are coming in rapidly. In q
private letter written recently by
General Crespo to his wife, a letter
which 1 had ::Ass honor to see, the
general says, BY April my force
will number $4,000 men,"
Others from Venezuela confirm
the reports from there.
A Caracas cablegram to the Her
aid affirms that it is no longer q
secret that the Venezuelan chief
magistrate is in constant fear of
assassination, The guards around
the Yellow house, or Casa Amarillo,
have been doubled. Every possible
precaution has been taken to protect
the presidents life, but the throw
Ing of dynamite bombs the other
day frightened the government SO
much it has not recovered its equi-
librium. Not only has the magis-
trate to fear his enemies in the field
but in the city the revolutionistl
have made considerable headway
Their emissaries have successfully
invaded the ranks of the police force
of Caracas, upon whose loyalty the
administration has SO stoutly relied
and it is said that many of the police
have deserted and gone over to ths
enemy.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-04-07
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
"WILIAMETTEp

"WILLAAIETTE"
J T Wilson, III II Howard, S
Richardson, Fl r Dayton, Portland
CE Tilton, ID Nevill, + NJ Haight,
ST
Sidney Dell, Astoria
s M Davis, Champoeg
Il A Williams, New Jersey
+ Allenberz, Syracuse
A Kruger, Chicago
"CoOK."
n NilsoD, g Ludwig, NJ Baker,
Corvallis
III O Long, Marquam
"Fisk Jubilee Singers" Nash
vile, Tenn.
J Porter, g J Weed, G A Philips,
Portland
Theo Sanon, s f
II j Parker, Mebama
T w Rutherford, p q Fresh, Ma
ri u
S III Sareeant, n Y
+ B Fulton, Jno w Bell, Dallas
J TillisOn, Albany
Mrs. III T. Porter, Anna Won
BebreD. II e Won Behren and wife,
Aumsville
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-04-07

The New York Racket store has
just received another large invoice
of all kinds of good in their line, go
and see them and be convinced that
they will give you goods at lowest
price, lots of their famous SO cent
unlaundried shirt just received and
will suit every body. A 8 d 2 WI
Fresh halibut, Dawson & White.
More and prettier decorated semi
porcelain ware just received at the
Blue Front.
The best spring medicine is a dose
pr two of st. Patrick's Pills. They
not only physic, but cleanse the
whole system and purify the blood.
Sold by Geo. e. Good, druggist.
Having just opened with new
line of stoves and ranges, Barr &
Petzel lin order to introduce them
selves to the Public), will, for the
next two weeks, offer a special in
ducement in prices. 3-26-tf
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-04-07
Arbor Day Exercises.

North Salem school, Friday April
Sth, at 1:30 p. M.
Song-By school.
Prayer.
Arbor Day Song-MH. Rork's
pupils.
Responsive reading.
History of Arbor Day.
Observation-Disclosures.
Reading of law establishing Arb>r
Day.
Song-By whole school.
Lessons from history-about trees
by five pupils.
Naming the class trees.
Address.
Impromptu speeches.
Song-By whole school.
Planting the trees.
Closing song.
Dismission.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-04-07
FURIOUS RUNAWAY.
Number Of Marrow Escapes the
Wreck Strewed Along Com
mercial Street.

A furious runaway took place at
ll:30 q. m. 1da Tie team OF J
Redmou tearing loose ut the pest
Office block, scattered .litfereul parts
Of the wagon as far rs Ryan's stables.
The team would have done less
damage il so many men had not
), lDed at it. AS 1t wa4, they struck
u telegraph pole at the pestofhce,
hit furniture van vt Buren, & Sons,
and struck dray at r. r. Ryan's
stables. They splashed mud all over
tile walks aud fronts of the Ed
ridge block. Part Of the wagon was
left al Ferry street, part at Court,
and the rest at Chemeketa, where
the horses fell and one SHE'D about
twenty feet in the mud.----The
White butcher cart horse that runs
away nearly every week, got excited
and run to the Polk county bridge.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1892-04-07

ians are thus concerned the uncon-
verted will be likewise affected.
The wonder is not that so few join
the church but that so many join,
in spite of the indifference of Christ
ians. There is no argument against
a tear. This point was touchingly
and convincingly illustrated. A
soul thus burdened always gets re-
lief. There is great difference be-
tween anxiety and agony. We are
not to worry and fret but agonize in
prayer. .5-This is only the natural
result of clear conception of the
state of a lost soul.