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The Monticellonian., 1895-09-27
M'CAIN DOCTRINE.
His Views on Sunday Observance
 Criticised By a Montic ellonian.
Repeal of the Sunday Laws Would Not Abridge in the Slightest Single Privilege Now Enjoyed By Any
 Church Member.

Church Member.
 To the Editor of The Gazette.
 In Judge McCain's unfavorable comments on Confessor Callagban s recent sermon there Is an assump- tion which is most probably alto gether erroneous, VIZ: That both of those gentlemen are seeking the same result.
 No doubt both desire to promote and conserve what they respective ly conceive to be sound morality. But query, (with the biggest !? in the printers reaeh) whether they would agree as to what sound mor- ality is2 Would the papistic put piteer admit that anything was of much ethical value that did not rebound to the advantage of the Cartholic hierarchy, or would his Calvinistic critic allow that any thing which could in the slightest degree initiate against Pres6yter- ianism be other than gross y im- moral?
 The Judge's strietures of the priests homiIy will seem eminent ly inst to those who view the mat ter only from the formers stand point. But those who know that the always and everywhere aim of a good Catholic is to do and say whatever will most effectuaIly sub serve the best interests of Cutho- lism, and that what, for that end would Se good or bad tactics depends largely on the time and place of it's exploitation, will readily per, ceive that while it may have been wise strategy in Catholic con vention in one locality at one time to declare war on the saloons it by no means follows that it would be good policy for Catholic priest, a thousand mtIes from there, at a later date to do anything of the sort. The fact IS efficient scrvi. tors of the "holy" church have as much need of being "all things all to men" as did St. Paul.
 And now, from an altogether common sense point of view, IS the Judge any less obnoxious to fair criticism than the priest? If mere ly what non-ecclesIastical and non fanatical people deem to be moral ity were the predominating desid- eratum with Judge Mccain, would he discriminate, or counsel any discrimination between the Sun day saloon-keeper" and the six secular-days saloon-keeper, who shuts shop at l2 sharp every Sat urday night, and from then till Monday morning makes himself SO profitably popular with the "elect" and elite by being couspicuously prompt, both with his presence and purse, in his high-priced pew that none dare to modest or mak e him afraid? Is n papal propagan- dist in Little Rock a whit more re. prehensible for occupying an atti- tude on the temperance question divergent from that occupied by his coadjutors in Baltimore or New York than is Presbyterian propagandist of the former place for occupying An attitude on the same subject diametrically diver gent from that occupied by his coadjutors of Bourbon County, Kentucky, where Judge Mccain would get himself exeommunieat
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-27

comes that Judge Mccain can say: "All will concur in Father Callag. hans statement as to the benefi. cent object of our statute against Sabbath breaking"
 One who knew nothing of our Sunday statutes would conclude from reading of Judge McCain's communi cation that but for them people would not be allowed to rest or attend church on Sunday, whereas the repeal of every one of them would not abridge in the slightest single privilege now enjoyed by any Presbyterian or Catholic, except that of concern ing himself with other peoples affalrs,, such as preventing his noighbors' boys from fishing when in his opinion they ought to be at tending mass or Sunday school.
 The entire trend of the Judges communication makes it evident that it he were only backed by public sentiment, that no regard for what such statesmen as Thos. Jefferson and such sociolgists as Herbert Spencer have deemed na- tural, inalenable, personal rights would stand in the way of his fnv- bring the enactment and enforce ment of laws for the suppression of everything of which he did not approve, For instance body of young religionists which has yclept itself the Epworth League is purposing, it seems, to prevent in some way, or to some extent, the sale of tobacco, whereupon, in stead of Judge Mccain intimating to those callow cranks that they might possibly avoid going to hades notwithstanding they at tended to their own business in n few minor particulars, he takes occasion to declare that he IS every much in advance of the league on this subject" and that he "really believes it ought to be a crime to sell tobacco either on Sunday or Monday" But he adds: "I think it unwise for the league to press criminal prosecution beyond the line of public sentiment and in as certaining this sentiment, the views of good Catholic citizens are entitled to much coDsidera- tion."
 Manifestly, Judge Mccain con- siders that our criminal laws are not for uniform, fair and impartial enforcement without fear or favor, for the protection and benefit of all the people, but that they are mere instruments Tn the hands of himself, the Epworth League and perhaps some others of the ''anointcd" and "elcct" to be eith- CT vigorously enforced, mildly or partial Y enforced or not enforced at all, just as they deem will best mould society into conformity with thelr ideal of what it should be.
 Perhaps it is because 1 don't view the subject from the moral Mount Pisgah Judge Mccain occu- pies, but to my obtuse sense of right it seems immensely less inn moral 10 sell tobacco on any day than to counsel such an adminstra- ton of the penal laws as would re- suit in one class suffering the SC. verest punishment these laws de- nounce while other classes of of- lenders are allowed to continue unmolested by prosecution in daily violations of those laws. If any. thing could be better adapted for bringing our laws, courts and of ficials into deserved popular con tempt and execration than the policy Judge McCain is recom- mending, it ov.rtasks my imagin- ation to conceive it.
 Did the Judge never hear of the injunction as to doing unto others as you would have them do unto |
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-27

Bro. Adams, of the Little Rock Press is fernenst the cotton seed trust, and in this he is right, but he favors the gold-bug trust aud on this point he is wrong. May. be Jim is coming round.
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-27
St. Louis Exposition, Sept. 4th to Oct
 18th 1895.

For above named accession, tickets will be sold Sept 3rd 5sh 10th l2th 17th 10th 24th 2Gth Oct 1st 3rd Sth 10th 10th and 17th, limited for return passage to five days from date sole. One and one third fare for trip S19.l5. k. B. WINDEs, Agt
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-27

Our young friend, MT. R. E. Kerr, has purchased the Searcy Beacon. We cordially welcome him to tho ranks of newspaperdom.
The Monticellonian., 1895-09-27
Subscriptions:

AND 1t turns out that Senator Vest is not a c. B.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10

the chap,aincy of the next house. These candidates are making aggressive fights for the place, and the colored ministers everywhere seem anxious to invoke Divine blessings upon the sessions of the ensuing congress. The contest promises to be more spirited than that over any other question to be settled in connection with the organization of the Fifty-fourth congress.
 The colored republicans claim that they contributed big share to the re- suit of the election, and as the speaker ship, the sergeant-at-arms and the clerkship will go to the dominant race, the colored contingent is claiming the chaplaincy But as the candidates for this place among the colored republic ans seem as numberless as the sands upon the seashore, and as it is with some of them question of: If don't you shan't," there is possibility that this contest will end as many contests for offices have among the colored poli- ticians-in victory for the enemy.
 Washington alone has four aspirants for the place, including Rev. R. 0. o.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10

in Africa and Europe, and has been the guest of the crowned heads of Europe. He numbers among his friends the most able men of both races, and, al- though past three score years and ten, he is forceful and eloquent speaker. He has been priest in Washington for twenty-six years, and his friends have great confidence that he will be the chaplain of the next house.
 Rev. Dr. J. T. Jennifer, who is also favorably named, is the pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, of Wash- ington, and he has filled some of the best positions in the gift of his church. The degree of doctor of divinity was conferred upon him by Wilberface university, in 1875. He was secretary of the Arkansas conference for eight 2 years, and wrote brief history of African Methodisni in Arkansas and in the Indian territory. While at Little Rock he was member of the examin- ing committee of the public schools, and succeeded in getting colored teach CTS appointed in those schools. In 1881 he was transferred to the New Eng land conference by Biship Turner, and :, was stationed at the Charles Street Q church in Boston. He served the Bos- ton church for six years. He is an odd fellow and belongs to the masonic order. He now of1iciates as the pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, of Washington. the largest congregation in the African M. B.. connection.
 Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D. D., pastor ' of the Nineteenth Street Baptist church, Is also candidate for the office. He has the largest congregation among the colored people in Washington. He has among his audience frequently
 members of congress, and his sermons are always of high order. All of the colored Baptist preachers are for him, and he will be supported by the mem- bers of the Baptist Ministers union, ? which is composed of all the preachers of that denomination in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia ;. He enjoys the personal acquaintance of
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10

Benjamin, of Alexandria, Va., who is having his candidacy looked after by the Alexandria Leader, a weekly pa- per published by the colored element in that city. Then there are Rev. Dr. Alex Crummell, who recently retired from the ministerial work in Washing i. ton after fifty years service; Rev. Dr. Walter Brooks, the pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist church, the largest colored church here; and Rev. Dr. J. T. Jennifer, the able pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, the leading colored church of that de- nomination in the country.
 In addition to the Washington con' tingent, Rev. Dr. William B. Der ricks, of New York, secretary of the home and foreign missionary depart ment, has been favorably spoken of in connection with the chaplaincy, as well as other able divines from various sec tions of the country. The colored press thoroughout the country is clamoring for this place as a recognition of service rendered, and as each paper has it's own candidate, there is no solidarity among them, and the colored brethren may lose their selected plum.
 The position of chaplain pays 5000 salary with other perquisites. Since the law passed by the Forty-third congress making the office salaried one, there have been some spirited contests for the place. It is the duty of the chaplain to open the sessions of the house with prayer each morning. The prayers of the chaplain are usually of two minutes duration, and frequently other clergy men are designated by the chaplain of the house to officiate.
 In the earlier days of the house of representatives, divines from all parts of the country were chosen by Q ma
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10

jority vote to act as chaplains and they :. were compensated at the close of the session by joint resolutions of both houses. In those days there were no struggles for the office and frequently those who were selected declined the honor. For instance, in the Ninth con- gress, during the Van Burcn adminis- tration, Rev. William Bentley, of Sa- lem, Mass, was chosen by unanimous vote to be chaplain, but he notified the speaker of his refusal to accept the honor. Rev. William Parkinson was then selected, but he also declined. and Rev James Laurine was chosen, and served during the first session of that, congress.
 The fight for the place in the coming congress promises to be the most inter esting in the history of ths govern S1ent. The different colored men who are. aspirants to tbepface navc-brgun their canvass already. The colored divines who have churches in Wash ington are sure that the place will come to one of them. The men here who have been most favorably mentioned 3or the place include some of the ablest
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10
REFUGEES FLEE
From Guatemala to Prevent Con- scription-Horrible Details Of Atrocities on a Mexican
 Family.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Feb. 9.-A special 10 tho | Globe Democrat from Comitan, state of | Chipapas, Mexico, says that border town | is full of Guatemalan refugees who are arriving from the south daily by secret
 routes to prevent being pressed into the
 army service. They report great alarm as prevalent among the people of the republic | of Guatemala, especially among the from tiersmen, over the threatened war with
 Mexico. and say the greater part Of the | army of 12, GOO men now along the border have been forced into service by the Guat- emalsn government. Most of the refugees arriving at Comitan have come long distances on foot through wild country and are in a very destitute condition. The problem of taking care of them is assuming serious proportions, and work being scarce, it Ia not known from whence can come the means for their con- tinued support. Many of them are willing to enlist In the Mexican army and fight against their own country fl thereby they can contribute to the overthrow or the rule of President Barrios.
 Among the refugees just arrived is Mexican family named Valdez, who have
 been living for some time in Guatemala.
 The family consisted of the parents, two sons and two daughters. In making their
 escape from the country they were over
 taken and the father and two sons killed.
 After being maltreated the mother and two daughters succeeded in reaching this place,
 nearly dead with hunger and hardship. The matter will be called to the attention
 of the Mexican govern ment, with a request
 that demand be made upon Guatemala
 for indemnity and punishment of the of-
 lenders, who, 1t is claimed, were Guate-
 malan soldiers.
 number of strategic movements, which
 have been made by the Mexican troops
 within the last few days, have given rise to a rumor that an advance upon Guatemaan
 soil has been ordered. This is denied by the Tenosqui forces.
 Many new, attractive features will be in- troduced at the grand bazaar for the benefit of the Jewish synagogue. Everyone ip- vited. Open Monday night, February IS, 2G08 First avenue, two doors from First National bank.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10
TERSELY TOLD.

The man on stilts is up above the cold.
 Ben M. Jacobs 6 Bros. sell furniture.
 Mir. B. NJ. Stark of the Louisville aud Nashville road has purchased the residence of Dr. J. T. Coulbourue on Eleventh ave- nue near Seventeenth street, south.
 Twenty-Five per cent reduction on all shoes, except Banister shoes, at T. c. King's, and $100 to the party who will dis prove the integrity of this offer for thirty days.
 The light in the clock in the government building goes out sometimes because of de- fective gas pipes, says Mir. William Rosen- stihl. The flow of gas is regulated auto matically. It Is turned on at dark and shut off at day light by mechanism.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10

9.i1iinisters in the city. and, as for that, in the country.
 iol Rev. Dr. Alex. Crummell, the former
 rector of the St. Lulxe's Protestant a!E. ,opal church, Is the acknowledged ] 1ea.ser of his race from theological standpoint. He has been fifty years in the ministerial work, and recently cele- ia,brated his golden jubilee. He is one of
 the most scholarly men of the colored
 race, and is the author of "America and
 Africa" He has travelled extensively
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10

many members of the next house, and starts out in the contest well backed.
 Born of slave parents at Richmond, Va, Rev. Dr. Brooks is graduate of Lincoln university. He has held several federal positions, and in 1876 was or dained to the ministerial work, and as- signed to the pastorate of the Second Baptist church of Richmond, Va. He was subsequently, assigned to mis- sionary work at New Orleans, La. His health failing, he resigned his work there and accepted the pastofate of the Nineteenth Street Baptist church of Washington. Under his pastorate the church has gained national reputa- tion. The degree of doctor of divinity was conferred upon him by the Roger Williams university and the State uni versity of Kentucky.
 Rev. RIG. O. Benjamin, lawyer, edit or, clergyman, is being named by the Virginia Leader for the place. The his- 2 tory of Rev. R. c. O. Benjamin is a unique one. He has filled many posi- :. tions in the gift of his people and has done yeoman service for his party. He is the author of several books, has taken part in many legal contests, has written poetry, edited newspaper and preached the Gospel. He is now prac- ticing law in Rhode Island, and is the president of large association which is interested in the amelioration of the condition of the colored people. His friends are now urging him for the chaplaincy and claim that if party serv- ice commands the place he ought to have it.
 There are many other clergymen of color throughout the country who are hoping to receive the place, but, as one of them put 1t, ''it is a question whether or not any party has the stamina to eject colorcd man as chaplain of the house of representatives"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10

desirous of seeing him, the management was not blamed, though Mir. Manteli res ceived a great deal of censure from those who had ventared out on that really dis agreeable day.
 RHEA.
 Mime. Rhea in her own clever way and with ner own clever company pleased very highly two audiences at O'Brien's yester- day. She has always been favorite here, and this because she is an artist who once seen is always loved.
 At matinee the s'Lady of Lyons" was presented to a large audience, which went away highly delighted. The performances all through was honored with applause, a testimony Of appreciation.
 At.night she appeared for the first time here in sThe Parisians,o comedy in four acts, from the French by Sardou. Fhe scene is laid in France, aud tells the story of rich parvenu who has reared family by purely business maximS, eliminating all sympathy of any kind. He knew nothing but business, to make money, and did not seem to want his children to grow up any other way. He made mistake which afterwards developed in his eldest daughter, who was extravagant.
 After marriage her extravagance in spending money was simply enormous and disp eased her hustaud, who nevertheless, in measure, tried to gralify her wishes. She took to the gaming table. At first she won. Afterwards she began to lose. Finafiy one day she wanted to make pur- chase and her husband refused to pay the bill. Determined to gratify her wishes she went to the races and there, through a friend, won money. She made the pur- chase and her husband learned of it. He demanded an explanation. She refused to tell, except that it was her money. He suspects her of being false, which proves afterward to be untrue, she revealing the fact that she won the money at the races.
 While all thls trouble is going on Clo- tide, the heorine. tries to make peace in the family. She is filled with sympathy, and continues to bring everyone closer to- gether, and bridges all difficulties. After a long time she reaches the desire of her heart and everything is made well, bhe has conquered all, and whep tho climax comes, which is in the last act, it is simply grand, superb and realistic.
 Mme. Rhea, as Clotilde, the, peace mak- ing angel, gave the audience some fine acting last night. Her posing was catch. ing, her gestures all well placed and exact, and her every grace perfect. She proved to the audience the talent she possesses and the artist she is.
 MT. w. s. Hart, who took the part of Maurice Darcourt, the jealous husband, was capital, and he pleased his audience. His work last night showed him to be an actor in every sense of the word. h MT. Hart Mime. Rhea has an excellent loading man.
 Miss Rachael Deane as Diana Darcourt was very good, and executed her part well.
 MT. Ferd o. Height, the rich parvenu, was perfectly natural and graceful. He re- ceived applause that was we'll deserved.
 Miss Jesica Miner, while playing miuor bright, beautiful, and her every movement the personification of grace.
 Concerning the other members it may be said that they are capable.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10
NO NEWS OF LA GASCOGNE.

LONDON, Feb. 9.-The steamer Etruria, from Newport February 9, which arrived at Queenstown this morning, saw nothing of La Gascogne, but last evening, 200 miles west of Fastnet, she supplied Norwegian bark with provisions. The bark was 165 days out from Bangkok and had for some time been short of provisions
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10
COLORED CANDIDATES.
Negro Preachers Who Want to
 Pray for Congress.
After the Chaplaincy-A Spirited Contest Is Promised Over the Organization of . the Next House-The Promi-
 nent AspIrants.
lcoPYRIeHT. Iseal

HEN the last con gr essional election, wit h. the republicans as victors in the contest, t ook place, tn ere sprung up all over the coun- try colored d candidates for
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10
THINGS DRAMATIC.

The past week has been an interesting one iu theater-geing circles, inasmuch as the cold weather had tendency to keep many away who would have delighted in going out to witness the performances of Mantell and Rhea. Thursday nights per- formancs was not what the patrons of the opera house fully expected, though it could have been worse.
 There was great deal of disappoin tment at the failure of MT. Mantei to give the much advertised matinee, but as be in- formed the management of the opera house of his indispositien too late to warn those desirous of seeing him, the management was not blamed, though Mir. Mantell re- ceived great deal of censure from those who had ventared out on that really dis agreeable day.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10

The grand bazaar for the benefit of the Jewish synagogue will be opened at ZOOS First avenue, two doors rom First Ma fioDai bank, Monday night, February IS. Every body cordially invited.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10
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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-10

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