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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-07-06
INTERESTING WORDS.

The unpleasant word "blackgusrd"
shows us another glimpse of the old
times. When great families moved about
from one residence to another. the low
est and dirtiest servants took care of the
pots and pans and coal, and were we'll
covered with SCOT and smut They were
laughed at when they passed by as "the
black guard" 1t is safe to say that they
never failed to answer back in very bad
language. and in the course of time all
who used scurrilous talk were called
"blackguards."
"Miser.' in Latin, as every one knows
who has begun the study of that Ian
guage, means "wretched" or "miser-
able But our noun "miser" tells the
plain story that in the experience of
mankind the miserable man, above all
others lie the one who is slave to:money
A "mountebank" was one of the quack
doctors who were always to be found at
fairs, and who were wont to mount a
bank or bench, and boast of the merits
of their wares. They sought to draw
crowd, just as do the sellers of patent
medicines who drive about nowadays,
and whom we see in the evening stand
ing in their carriages amid faring lights,
making loud boasts Of their amazing
cures, telling funny stories. and per
forming clownish tricks.
A curious word is "sycophant," made
up OF two Greek words. the noun mean
ing "fig" and the verb ito make known"
1t is thought that the name was first APP
piled. at Athens, to men who sought re.
ward by informing Of those who exported
figs contrary to law; and later to any tell
tale No boy or girl needs 10 be told how
it has come to mean fiatterer and by
pocrite, for those who delight in meddle-
some gossip behind our backs are the
very ones to be full of fiattery before our
faces.-Zion's Herald.
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work produced good results. Fuller re.
ports of these meetings will be given in
the July notes.
WANTED.
To take the public into our confidence.
We want this monthly column to con
tain the latest news from all the Wom-
ems Univerealist Missionary Societies.
We want this because we believe it will
be good thing to keep in touch at all
points, with the church work women are
doing.
We are commanded to let our light
shine, that others may see it and learn
the way. We have no reason to be dis
couraged if our slight" has not the
brilliancy of an incandescent electric
burner. Our ancestors did wonders
with the light of tallow dip; and our
light should be found somewhere be-
tween the ancient and modern types.
r.
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W. O. A. NOTES.
(Thewoman's National Missionary Society
of the Universalist Church)

REV. ASA M. BRADLEY, theU niversalist
Missionary for the Pacific Coast begins
his engagement on July 1st, in Oakland.
This place is Mr.. Bradley's home and
there is already little church Of much
promise started there. to which the
women have been most faithful. But
it still needs fostering care, and our mis-
sionary believes his first duty to be the
duty which lies nearest, and from this
point he will visit other places as the
season advances.
Mr.. Bradley makes good beginning
as he gives up fine salary to become
missionary at financial sacrifice. All
good missionaries are capable OF self
sacrifice.
Incidentally, from the start, the mis-
sionary is pledged to plant Mission
Circles as he goes. These to do the work
hitherto done by Ladies' Aids, as in new
places. Onlyone organization is neces-
sary.
TIME TO PAY UP.
Those who subscribed to the salary of
the missionary on the Pacific Coast at
the annual Convention in Brooklyn are
now most earnestly requested to pay up
the first installment-as it will soon be
needed. Send all checks, drafts or sub
scriptions to the National Correspond
ing Secretary. Mrs. Emily L. Sherwood
Box SO. Anacostia, d. G.
ALL MOST CORDIALLY INVITED.
And those who have not subscribed
who believe in home work-you are most
cordially invited to do so at once, since
only about half the amount desired is
vouched for.
The Woman's Missionary meeting, the
State Auxiliary of the w. @. A. was held
in Dexter at the time of the State Con-
vention. The attendance was very good
and it is reported as being one of the
finest meetings ever held in Maine in
the name of the denomination. 1t was
full of that enthusiasm which promises
good results.
The Woman's Missionary Society con-
tributed last year $50 to the State work
through the executive board of the
State Convention. Turned S96 into the
National treasury, and expended the
balance of total s400 in other lines OF
work. as reported at the National Con
vention.
The National President, Mrs. @. A
Quinby was present and repeated the
fine address delivered at the Brooklyn
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-07-06

So For second time the American
School OF Christian Philosophy will hold
its summer session at Chautauqua, July
20. The subject for discussion will be
christian Applications of Sociology"
The speakers will be Prof. Austin Alb
bolt. DIR. Josiah Strong, Prof. Francis
G. Peabody, DIR. George Dana Board
man and Chancellor H. NJ. McCracken.
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What, therefore, are the conclusions
to be drawn from the factss Is it
the lawful province of parentage to
direct the children as to these mat
terss I suppose obedience to Paul's
exhortation is lawful and right.
"Bring up your children in the nur-
ture and admonition of the Lord"
Because it is expedient to educate
them in the systematic training of
school rather than in the haphazards
of domestic life, why should we not
direct their steps as to Sunday
school as wisely as we would to
day-schoola They are not allowed
to wander into whatever building or
department of day-school they should
fancy-nor to stay away according to
fancy. Parents which have no dis
cipline in euch matters are beneath
respect-not fit to be parents. And
l am at loss to discover why the
same supervision should not hold
good as to Sunday-schools-or even
with much greater force.
Pray tell me what is the office and
relation of parentage to offspring in
any respect7 For what reasons does
the law of the land set apart the long
season of eighteen to twenty-one
years, called the child's minority,
and in which they are supposed to
be under parental control in many
respects7 Is it for the exclusive pur-
poses of donating food and shelter and
clothing? Is it not also for purposes
of education, accomplishments, and
training in morality and religion,
and decent manners toward society,"
Then why turn over an important
branch of this education and training
to Intermediates and strangers, that
they and your children adjust the
matters according to their whims and
superstitions and absurdities and
follies? And why not also cut your
self loose from responsibility in the
child's intellectual education, and
secular education, and manners,
and breeding altogether Why
pretend to be a parent at all if
you exercise none of the care and use
none of the wisdom and oversight
which belong to parent7 Why not
let your children be taught that the
earth is fat-that alchemy and for
tune telling are sciences, and invis-
ible devils are realities, and witch
craft is one of the seven sins, and
lying is virtue, and deceit and fraud
are prime elements of success in life,
and all other such chaf and nonsense
as float in the brain of the ignorant
and vicious7 No, no, no, fellow par
ents! It is our business, as much as
in us lies, to give our children the
best of ideas in all things-to prepare
them for enjoyment of the pure and
the good. This exaltation of "liber-
atty" to let our children "choose for
themselves" in the formative period
of their principles is delusion and
a snare. All you do is to shirk re-
sponsibility yourself and hand over
golden opportunity into the keeping
of your neighbors and let them do
for your children what were much
better done by yourself. Put your
children in training in what you re.
gard as the best and truest. Their
absolute independence will come lat
er on. Shirk not the duty that be-
longs to the "now." Impose not on
others what God has laid on you.
"Act we'll your part-there all the
honor lies"
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Total assets ~ 992 81
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) MARY M. DEAN.
Treasurer.
1t appears from the bank book that the Scam
nell mortgage for three thousand dollars has
been taken up and the Gibson mortgage of
thirty-fve hundred dollars taken in its place.
[Signedl J. w. WEBB. Moderator.
iSigDed] w. W. CURRY. Trustee.
Murray Universallst Society,
Wa hington, ID. C.
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And to me, at this day, 1t seems
dangerous and demoralizing educa-
ton which is poisoned by such views
of the tender and merciful Supreme
Being. How shall we persuade a
child to love God under the convic-
ton that he will send all children to
a burning hell who have not been
baptized, and all parents there who
have made no profession of religioni
There are also other absurd and
offensive things which belong to the
folly and cruelty of the dark ages
which our children should not be
taught as the truths of religion. Total
depravity, the deity of man, the in
cest of God, the absurdities of a
trinity, the immediate salvation of
murderers on the scaffold, the killing
of one being to save another, etc.. etc.
1t seems to me an appalling misfor-
tune to suffer our children and youth
to accept of such traditions as the
sacred truths of the Bible and of re-
ligion. Hence it is our business to
bring them up in our own Sunday
school where they are taught better
and more rational things. Why
should we allow our children to i'm
bibe system of thought, called re-
ligion, (which will likely hang about
them as a hideous body of death
through all the years Of their earthly
life"i
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-07-06

-Apollonaris is the name of minis
ter who delivers sparkling discourses to
the people Of Strong City, Mo.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-07-06

We certify that we have examined the books
of the Treasurer of he Wonan's Centenary As
ISOLATION and find the accounts correct
tSigned) J. w. WEBB. Moderator.
(Sgned) w. W. CURRY, Trustee.
Uniyersalist Society, Washington, ID. G.
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Generous Plumber.

From Harper's Bazaar.
Ibid you go see that plumber about the
size of his bill?" asked Mr.. Subbubs Of his
lawyer.
II did. He won't take a cent off," said
the lawyer.
by Jove--it's awfully rough on me-"
said Subbubs. lis he disposed to demand
immediate payment?'
"No-he was very nice about that said
the lawyer I'm fact he makes a very lib
eral proposition for its settlement. He'll
take the house at its assessed value IN
part payment, and a six months note for
the balance at five per cent
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Possible Derivation for Blacksuard.

Possible Derivation for BlackEuard.
From All The Year Round.
1t is curious that the word blackguard"
came into the language just about .he time
when Goals came into domestic use. In the
sixteenth century golfers were far from
popular, and in great houses the unliver:ed
menials employed to carry Goals to the
fires were called black guards" Putting
two and two together, as il were, the word
..blao kguard" soon became a term Of re-
proach.
The reason why golfers were disllked
was that Goals were for a long time popu-
larly supposed by the ignorant masses TO
be unwholesome. Thus a man who would
carry Goals was easily judged capable Of
sny indignity. The "knayery of the col
liers" of Newcastle is referred to by Decker
Holland contemporary and earlier writ
ers have also sneering or depreciatory ref
erenCeS.
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MEDICAL.
NO FEE UNTIL CURED.
DIR. Cara.

Dr. SZafra,
COZ ST. NV, Washington. D. C.
Treats all chronic, nervous and blood diseases
alcoholism AMI opium tLhit. SPECIALrY-Kid-
ney and Bladder Trouble, Piles. Fis;ula, STRIFE
ture, &c. Special diseases positively and per.
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free.
Once hours: o to - s.m., TO $50 pm. $50
to s pm; Sundays, 4 to pm. aul3-1ms
AFTER ALL OTHERS FAB. CONSULT THE OLD
reliable specialist, Dr. Brothers, 906 ST. s.w.;
so years experience in treatment of all diseases
of men: consultation free and strictly confidential
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ncston,s Library Branches.

The Boston public library has decided to
establish three delivery stations in stores in
central parts of the city, SO that people can
drop in there in the morning, order books,
and receive them in the afternoon. The
trustees will pay the shopkeepers a certain
amount, according to the number of books
they have to handle. The records show
that out of every q ,655 books loaned only
one Is lost.
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HORSES AND VEHICLES.

We have an interesting annouce-
ment to make to Carriage buyers
Saturday. Worth while delaying in
tended purchases till then.
ANDREW J. JOYCE'S SONS,
au1S-Sd Factory, 18th and SITS. NV.
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HOTELS.

HOTEL TAKOMA.
North Takoina. b. C., will remain open until No
vcmber l terms very reasonable
au16-2ts WALTER BURTON, Prop.
THE HAMILTON
1fTH AND SITS. NV.
Thoroughly renovated; new and modern plumb
ing throughout; convenient to all departments
aid places of interest: low rates for summer.
jy251mo BALL & POLLARD.
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS

q. 8. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE
Ste amer Harry Randall leaves River View Wharf,
7th street. Sunday; Tuesday and Thursday at I
dox creek, including Chapel Point and Colonial
Beach. returning on Mondays. wedre sdays and
Fridays, 8 pm. Passenger nccomn odatonS first
class. Freight received until hour of sailing Tele
phone 1765.
+. A. REED & CO., e. 8. RANDALL,
Agents, Alexandria. Proprietor and Manager
GEO. o. CARIINTER Gen Agt.,
ty11-tf Washington, D. G.
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OCEAN TRAVEL

Netherlands Line
Mer; 81 hours from Paris or London.
SIS. OLDHAM, Saturday, August "a.
SIS. Spaarndam Saturday. August 81.
First cabin, Si5 to $50; second cabin, $36. For
Information apply to Gen. Pass. Agency, 80 Broad
way, New York city, or to G.. W. MOSS, 921 Pa
ave-, and E. F. DROOP 925 Pa. ave.. CRANE
PARIS & CO., Ebbitt bldg. mh2-eo6n
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STEAM CARPET CLEANING.

ANNOTATED STEAM CARPET CLEANING
Works-Carpet- cleaned in the best manner
Mattresses made to order. Office, 1870 Pa ave-
Works. 170S and 171O + NV. Telephone SO4.
nh2tI n. NEWMYER, Manager.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
N THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA,
Holding a special term for Orphans Court business.
In the matter Of the will and estate of William E.
Clark, late Of the city of Washington. District
p.
Application having been made to this court for
the probate of the last will ard testament Of
William f. Clark. bearing date the 18th day Of
Jure, A. D., 1895. and for letters testsmentary
his estate by Susan Frances Clark, his widow,
and James L: Clark, his brother, the executors
ncmed in said will. through their petition filed
herein, it is, this 9th day If August, AID. 1885,
ordered that all persons concerned are hereby
notified to appear IN this court FRIDAY, THE
SIXTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER NEXT, AT TEN
O'CLOCK AN, to show why such applica-
ton should not be granted: and that copy OF this
notice be published in The Washington Law Re
porter and The Evening Star. a newspaper print
ed and published in said city OF Washington in
this District, in each of three 49, successive
weeks before said last mentioned day.
HAS. c. COLE, Asso. Justice.
A true copy. Attest: L. P. WRIGHT,
Register Of Wills, u. C.
EDWARDS & BARNARD, Prootors. auf0-Iaw3t
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EDUCATIONAL
IN WARRINGTON.
A Business Education.

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others sUMsE KAT a1a aS gratis
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reopen s Monday s. Music nn paint
ns sE Ess Of F't ften 6Y anS
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cost q The N ssi!Gp lhs tRsISipsl COLLEGE, G
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Send for catalogl lie.
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1854. EDUCATION FOR REAL LIFE. 1885,
FOR SONS AND DAUGHTERS.
The Spencerian Business College,
National Bank OF the Republic building, cor. 18th
and ID Day and night sessions.
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In the national capital and throughout the country,
is household word. associated with thorough husi-
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The thirty first scholastic year OF this popular in
stitution begins Monday, September 2 1895. Five
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Work. in all of the above departments.
Office open every business day and night, on and
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Bolivar Mountain House.

Highest, coolest and most picturesque Of the
Harper's Ferry resorts.
Shady groves Woodland walks to the Potomac.
Excellent cuisine: good rooms; reasonable rates.
Special rates for September and October.
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Brooks side.

DH VWNSEUCs
Altitude. 3.100 feet. West virginia
Ten miles from Oakland and Deer Park Come
and find all home comforts ard keep cool. Complete
relief for hay fever sufferers
swimming pool bowling, billiards. tennis, oro-
quet and large ball room; livery attached: table
UNSURPASSED; tran shooting and splendid bass fishing
In the Cheat. Write 0uick for rooms
s PRESCOTT WRIGHT General Manager.
au7-tf Rrooss;Ja w ",
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PRIVATE LESSONS = ELEMENTARY OR AD-
vanced studies; especial attention to backward,
unwilling and adult pupils. University graduate.
Prof j. 14O6 Hopkins place. near Goth and SITS.
la 1-S m IN ms
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THE wEEMs STEAMBOAT COMPANY
SUMMER SCHEDULE.
Steamer Potomac will leave Stephenson's wharf.
foot 1th ST.: every Sunday at pm. and steamer
BaIttmore and liver landings. This is deci9adiy tbe
NEST pleasant trip out Of Washington Accoinno-
datons strictly frstcass. Freight for river land
:ngs eived on Mondays. Thursdays and satur-
days. Rates Civ, Baltimore freight
STEPHENSON & BRO. Agents,
18th st. wharf
ONCE. 90 Pa. ave. tmh7- em.13) Telephone 745
THE STEAMER MATTANo LEAVES 7TH STREET
wharf for Mattox creek and intervening landings
every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday at pm.
Returning. leaves Mattox creek Mondays, Wed
nesdcys and Fridays at noon.
Passenger and freight rates the lowest
Phone TIA (m7-th G. T. JONES. Agent.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-11-28
AROUSiNG LODGERS.

From tho st. Paul Dispatch.
Umpire Bill Hays Of the Windsor
has invented q new system Of calling
sleepy guests. Its very simplicity Id
its supreme ATTRACTIONS.
The other night q newspaper man
went to the Windsor, and, being
desirous of being called at an early
hour, loft instructions with Umpire
Hays to do the work. Satisfied that
everything would be lovely, tho
scribe retired and sept. Early this
morning the newspaper man was
disturbed by lively tattoo upon the
door.
"Well?" he demanded sharply.
"I've got an important message
for you," said the bell boy outside.
Yawnipg until he sprained his
face, the scribe jumped out of bed,
toddled across the floor, and opened
the door. The bell boy handed him
an envelope and then went away.
The newspaper man opened the en-.
velope and found therein . clip oi
paper bearing the following:
"Why don't you get up9"
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-11-28
GEoRGIA'S NAMELESS TOWN.

From the Macon Telegraph
Mr.. j. R. Shepard, a prominent
citizen OF Namele 9, Laurens county,
Ga was in the city yesterday on
bus ness, and while here told a re-
porter how his town got it's queer
name.
"After the postofiice authorities
at Washington decided to give us a
postotilce," said Mr.. Shepard, Hthe
question of naming it arose. l had
interested myself in getting the office,
and therefore it was left by common
consent to me to suggest q name
to the authorities. Accord ngly /
sent on a name that thought was a
beauty, and while awaiting a reply I
pictured how some day that same
name would be known all over the
country and that the town would
grow and blossom as the rose, for l
believe that there is much in name.
Finally the answer came back that,
while the name | had suggested was
a good one, it was too similar to an
other po,toffice in Georgia. Then I
put my brain to work on another
name. l just knew that they would
accept it, but the same answer came
ba k as before. Still anot er and
other names were sent, and each
time the authorities would write ba *
that there was cit or another post
Office in the ate by that name, or
that it was so much like some other
name that II it was adopted there
would he confusion in the mails.
SAT last sat down and wrote out
list OF several hundred names aud
told them If they could not find one
in the list to suit them the office
would remain nameless, for / had
suggested every name I had ever
heard of. In due time the answer
came back. Let it remain Name
less,' and ever since then it has had
that name, which, while a little odd,
Is not such bad name ter ALL"