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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-02-16

The Secretary reported concerning
loans in anticipation of revenue; and
that 1000 copies of the annual report Of
the Board and $4,000 of an abstract of
the same. as authorized, had been printed
and circulated.
Application from the Universalist
parish of Tacoma. Wash, for the fellow
ship of the Convention was received,
and referred to the Committee of Eel
lowship, which subsequently reported
back the same recommending that it
be granted and it was so ordered.
Recess was taken at 1-15 to 2:30 p. NJ.
The Financial Secretary reported for
the months of November and December
and explained in detail his plans of WORK;
including the publication and circula-
ton of the missionary leaders and the
distribution Of blank pledges of various
forms, especially the Cent-a- Day plan.
Communication from Rev. E. M Grant,
Secretary of the Connecticut Conyen-
ton, conveying copy of resolution adopt
ed by that Convention at it's annual
meeting in September last; ordered on
file.
Important business not yet consum-
mated was earnestly considered; cores
pondence relating to affairs in various
parishes was reported; renewal of cer-
tain loan was authorized, and the Board
adjourned to the morrow at 8 A. NJ.
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 16
Prayer was offered by Rev. DIR. Capen.
A copy of the last will and testament
OF Sarah P. Beake, of Providence, r. l.,
was exhibited to the Board, said will
having been executed March, 1890, and
approved and allowed February 2, 1894.
The will devises to Tufts College Mrs.
Blake's farm in Wrenthan, Mass, upon
certain conditions, and in case those
conditions are rejected by the College,
then it gives and devises the farm to the
Universalist General Convention "for
the benefit and promotion OF the Univer-
salist denomination in this country, or
for the erection and maintenance of a
Universalist House of Worship" The
will provides that after the decease Of
Mrs. Blake's daughters, Isabel and Sarah.
there shall be given to the General Con
vention. among other parties, 5000;
$500 of this to be used in aid OF the
Gum Ministerial Relief Fund, and $500,
for the benefit of the Historical Society
connected with said General Convention
and it was
ResolUed, That in case of the waiver
of the aforesaid devise by Tufts College,
the devise of the farm be accepted by
this Board. in behalf of the Convention
with the conditions attached.
Fourteen applications for missionary
aid and counsel were laid before the
Board, and such disposition of them
made as the necessity Of the case seemed
to require. and the means at command
to permit.
Correspondence with Rev. @. E. Rice.
as to cause Of temporary return from
japan TO the United States and present
condition OF health was reported; and
the Secretary was instructed TO express
to Mr.. Rice the deep sympathy of the
Trustees with him in his affiiction, their
hope that the step he had taken for the
cure OF his eyes might result in hi
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-02-16

speedy recovery. and the pleasure with
which they would receive tidings of his
ability to return to the work which is so
much needed. and to which he had given
80 much faithful labor.
The annual report of the Japan Mis-
son was presented and read 1t ably
reviews the work OF the year. frankly
represents the present conditions, and
sets forth the estimated needs of the
mission. The Board granted in full he
appropriations desired as followe:
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-02-16
OUR CONTRIBUTORS.
THE POOR IN SPIRIT.

BY PROF. A. B. CURTIS.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01
The Wool Market.
From the Gl5ba Democrat

From the Gl5be Democrat
 Boston, Mass, July 24.-The American Wool and Cotton Re- porter" will say to morrow of the wool trade:
 "In many respects the general character ofthe wool market has been much the same as last week there being fair aggregate busi- ness. As a rule the immediately available supplies of the various wool are still somewhat limited. But, taking the collective business transactions of New York, Boston and others in consideration the market Is strong and steady. and current prices are we'll maintained. 1t IS quite noticeable that while sales have aggregated large figure, individual purchases have been for small losses Wool is very cheap, after figuring the advance of May A comparison of this week prices with those of 1893 will settle this beyond doubt. The sellers have as- serted this and movements of fin- lshed articles have been very large. The request for foreign wool has been we'll sustained, full prices be- ing asked and obtained. The sales in New York. Boston and Phila- delphia amount to a total of 10,- 3O1 ,250 pounds, against 9,1O5, 100 for the corresponding figures of 1894.
 The sales in Boston of the week amount to6,5S3, $50 pounds There is a good margin for advance in any grade of wool handled in this market. The trade as a rule is hopeful and confident. Stock has changed hands at current prices"
 London, July 24.-At the wool auction sales today 15,671 bales were offered, of which 900 were withdrawn. The selection was good and the bidding animated. Ame- rica was a liberal buyer.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01
Cool HOld-Up.

A Special 10 the Albuquerque Citizen from Raton, N. NJ, of July 23d, says: The daring robbery, shortly after one o'clock this morn ing, of Jones and Aiken's gambling houses has created much excite ment, there are hopes that the des peradoes will be in the clutches of the law before many hours. One 6i the desperadoes is Pedro Baca, " ho is charged with having killeda man at Starkville a few days ago, and whom the Colorado authorities are pursuing. The other man, Leandro Martinez, is weIl-known here. Arm ed with a Winchester and two six shooters they stood up the eight occupants of the house in row. and ceolly emptied the bank and bar money in q sack. They real ized nearly $500.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

1t is not worth noting that the bank clearings this month have pass ed not only those of last year and of 1893, but those of 1892, the ban, her year of McKinleyism, to which protectionlsts now reter as a year of extraordinary prosperity, al, though it was not recognized as such whom we were in it. In the week ending July 6 the increase for 1895 was 30.5 per cent as compared with the corresponding week in 1894, 16.2 per cent compared with 1892. Up 10 that time we had been making up the ground lost by the currency panic of 1893. Now we have finished that work, and the volume of business is nearly 10 per cent greater than in 1892. By next year it is likely to reach figures that will make the Republican cam paignsrs preserve more than clam like silence about the tariff. -Ex- aminer.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01
Woman Suffrage in Utah.

Washington, July 23.-Delegate elect Frank Cannon, Of Utah, out lines what will probably prove a very interesting question in con- nection with the election that is to take place in that territory next November, when the constitution adopted by the recent constitutional convection will be presented to the people for ratification or rejection and when, also, state and county of ficers are to be voted for. The con
 stitution provides for female suf- frage. Democratic leaders have taken the position under this prov ision that woman will be allowed to vote at the election in November especially in view of the fact that officials are to be elected. Repub- licans contend that Utah is still a territory and that this election must be held it accordance with the forms provided by congress which do not permit the exercise of the elctive fanchise by women, A general effort on the part of the lGdieS 10 vote might in view of con fliciing claims produce important compllra.ion> in the future,-Aib. Citizen.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01
Live Stock Market.
From the St. Louis Globs Democrat.

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
 Chicago, III, July 24-Estimated receipts, 15,000 cattle, 21,OOO hogs 14,0O0 sheep; receipts so far this week, compared with last week, show decrease of 1000 cattle, a gain of 19,000 hogs and 1000 sheep; as compared with a year ago, there was gain of4000 cattle, decrease of 13,000 hogs and a gain of 60OO sheep.
 The cattle market was firm for all the choice kinds. but medium cattle were 1G@l5c. lower and very dull. The demand was fair, but there was not much need of com petition. Texans were steady and Westerns week to 10c. lower. Beef cattle sales includes SO8-pound yearlings at S5: 1013-pounds hief- CTS, $4,75; ; fair to good HOO to 400 pound cattle at $$475@5.75; choice 1922 to 1891 pound steers, $5. 700 5.75, with inferior to grassqsteers at s3,40@410; Texans sold at S3.3O @3.75, and Westerns, S3.9O@4.5O.
 The sheep market was again de- moraIized and prices were 25c. low CT. Business was Tn bad shape and sales were very irregular, and so opinions of salesmen differed, but all agreed that the market was a great deal lower. Western sold at s1 50@3.50; Texans, $2.50@31O. A bunch of natives sold at $4 B, which was outside price, but they were extra prime Shropshire sheep Lambs went at $3@4SO, and good many could not be sold.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01
Say CampOs Was Beaten,

New York, July 25-A cablegram from Key West says: A private let ter received in this city last night per steamer MascOtate from Hava ma, gives another report of Martin ez Campos' defeat at the battle oi Valenzuela. Of the 1,800 Spanlsh troops that went into battlo only goo escaped 10 Bayamo, where they are surrounded by 5000 Cubans under MaceO, Masso, Quintin, Ban, dcra and Goulot. The insurgents loss in this battle was 280 killed and wounded.
 Martinez Campos IS now at Bay amo, seriously wounded and sur rounded by insurgents. Troops arc belng sent from all parts of the is land to relieve him. After the fall of Santocildes, Campos took com, mand, and ordered all the horses and mules belonging to the officers killed for brrricades against the terrible charges of Cuban cavalry, 5000 strong.
 Three steamers with troops left Santiago dc Cuba fo. Manzanillo to reinforce Campos and bring him out. Great excitement exists in Santiago. Lechambre has been sent to Spain.
 Maxine Gomez, on hearing of the battle, immediately went to join Meceo. The keeLest excitement exists in Havana. The people are terrorized. The Government is trying to suppress all details of this great battle, but the facts are known all through the island.
 The death of Amarador Guerra IS not officially known.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01
ITEMS OFNTEREST.
From Far and Near.


 It is estimated that fully 5000,
 900 will be expended in Calitorni: this year. in railroad building.
 United States troops arc ordered out by the War Department, to aid 1 in suppressing the Bannoek Indian uprising in Wyoming.
 Wheat took a spurt in New York on the 24th ut. and travelled np in price to TT cents. Old traders say wheat will yet pass the dollar mark. John l.. Sullivan says he will never again enter the fstic ring in finish fight, but that he may go in against some of the celebrated pug lists for 15 CT 20 lound go.
 Residents along the Rio Grande and Arkansas rivers in Texas, are in great fear of flood. Tremen- dous rams have fallen there recent ly, and several railroad bridges have been washed away.
 Wm. II. Fredericks the murderer of seE eral men, was hanged at San Quentin, California, on the 26th of July, for the murder of W. A. Her rick, cashier of the branch of the San Francisco Saving Union, he died calmy, alter forgiving every one, in Iol.g speech.
 Champion Corbett was severely injured in bicycle race, near his training quarters, by colliding with another bicycIlst, he was thrown to the ground, sustaining quite severe injuries 70 his leg and shoulder, he will be unable to train for at least two weeks.
 The right irrigation law has been declared unconstitutional by Judge Ross, in the U. s. court at Los An geles. The J udge holds that pri- vate property cannot be taken with out due process of law, or in other words that the law ot Eminent Do- main does not apply to an Irriga- ton Go.
 The American schooner Carrie A. Lane, was compelled 10 stop while off Cape Antonio, by Span. ish man-of-war, two shots were fired across her bow, when she hove 10 and was boarded by a boats crew from off the man-of-war, who not finding any contraband goods on board, graciously allowed her 10 proceed on her journey.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01
ARIZONA.

Arizona stands at the tbreshOl i of an era wonederIul social an
 industrial development. There can
 be a doubt about the fact. Tn 1 dawu for which she has waited st
 long IS breaking at last. There i. every promise ofa day ofgreat pros perity and permanent upbuilbing just before her. The impulse of a new and energizing hope is visible everywhere among her people while the cumulative effect of many things wich made but small impression as they transpired singly, is now com manding for her a full share oi attention and interest abroad among homeseekers and capitalists.
 A lively competition has sprung up for the possession of things for which have heretofore gone a beg ging for ownership. There is a scramble for franchises. Nothing more surely indicates great indus trial awakening than this. The rates of interest are falling to moderate figures. Nothing more surely indi- cates confidence and competition among the money lenders.than this.
 Arizona has reached that climac- ticer period which every western state has experienced sometime in it's history when after long and weary struggle and doubt, with each side of the balance first up and then down the clouds of despondency have suddenly rolled away, and sunburst of energizing hope has thrilled the dropping spirits of the people to greater and brayer enleay- or than before.
 For the last twelve years the suG- sidence ot the great Tombstone boom and the completion of two transcontinental lines of railroad across her territory-Arizona has rather dropped out of public atten- ton, put in that time she has been quietly accommodating a fund of sub stantial wealth and force of moral character which qualify her now to rise up and take her destiny in her own hands.
 The population of Arizona is Mexican. This is mistake of great importance from the moral point of view There is but one considerable center of Mexican pop ulation in the territory, the city of Tucson, and even there it is not by any means at present the predomi- mating element. 1 think it is cer- tain that Arizona has not to-day nearly so large a Mexican popula-, ton as Colorado and not above one- tenth as mnch as New Mexico.-| "Fitz Mac," in Denver News,
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

The Iowa republican staIe con
 yention platform contains this startling plank We congratulate the people of this country upon the evidences of returning prosperity, and rejoice in each instance Of la- borre-employed, wages restored and industry re establlshedupon a pros porous basis" Startling, when you consider from whence it emanates.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01
DISASTROUS FLOODS.
Nine Building Washed Away at
 Silver City, x. NJ.

Denver, July 23.-A special 10
 the Times from Silver City, N,
 says: This town presents a sad spectacle to-day caused by the most destructive food ever known in this region. Sunday night water came down from every direction and meetingat Porterfeld's corner threw the flood right on 10 the business houses. Mud and sand piled up on
 Broadway half way up to the win dOws. The postoffice is ruined. The Fremont and Timmer hotels are badly wrecked, the lower floors being filled wih sand and water, The Broadway hotel is wrecked. In every part of town houses are tumb- ling down. Gillette & Son last goods 10 the amount of S12,000; other business men lose similar amounts. An approximate estimate of the loss is $150,000. A number of bridges have been washed away. It will be a week before trains can pass into town. The weather is threatening to-day. Should more rain fail it will finish the buildings that remain.
 Silver City, N. M., July 23--Be- tween 8 o'clock and midnight Sum- day night five inches of rain fell in this city, and on the mountains north it vas very much greater. Be- fore 9 o'clock water was rushing down the mountain sides in tor rents, and few minutes later the business streets were filled with flood from four 10 eight feet deep. The grade of the streets is heavy, and the water rushed through them with such swiftness that crossing was impossible. A foot bridge, con structed so people in the lower part of the town could cross to a. place of safety inacase of food was swept away, and all means of getting out of the flooded district were cut off The night was intensely dark, and for three hours the people were panic stricken. Scores of people gave themselves up for lost when some weaker buildings began to crumhle before the flood. Nine buildings were washed down and mary others injured, but, strange as it may seem, no lives were lost. The business part of the city beg gars description. Many buildings are settling, and the loss may reach many thousands of dollars more than losses which are now certain. Some estimate the loss as high as $300.000, but this is probably exces- sive. The railroad company sus- tained a heavy loss and it will take more than a week to repair the track 90 that trains can be got in here Photographic communication has just been established.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01
Fl PaSO'S Flood.

Fl Paso, Tex, July 17.-Twclve square miles in East Fl Pa8o are under water, causing $15,000 dam age. Traffic over the Southern Pa clfc has been entirely blocked for over twenty-iour hours. Evergreen cemetery is entirely under water, and it is the biggest flood ever known here. The water is now receding. It came from rains in New Mexico.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

TIE republicans claimed that with the Wilson tariff act as q law, our country would be flooded with European goods. They are denied even this questionable consolation, as imports have fallen off since that law took effect as compared to the Mckinley law.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

CAN you call off the list of all the Presidents of the United States, in the order of their succession, from George Washington to Grover Cleveland? Every good Democrat ought to be able 10 do this, for at the end of Mir. Cleveland's term the Democrats will have controlled the presidency 60 years to the Whig and Republican oppositiou's AS years,
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

IT Is now the belief that Secre- iary Lamonts western trip, so wide ly commented on, was in the inter- est of Wm. c. Whitney as Demo cratic candidate for the president, and not in favor of Cleveland.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

IN only a single instance has i'm ports inclosed under the Wilson tariff law, and that in the matter of raw wool. In the eleven months ending with May, our imports of this commodity shows an increase of 2,65O,000, but on the other hand the imports of woolen goods shows q decrease of 3,5OO,000 tban the average for the entire Mckinley period.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

BEFORE another Polar expedition starts out, low would 1t do to or ganIze q relief party to go to Maine in search of Tons Reed?-Republic,
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

Ar the Cambria Iron works at Johnston, Pa, the wages of 5000 men were reduced 10 per cent. in the first year of the Mckinley law, and under the Wilson law, were raised 10 per cent. the first year.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

II. RIDER HAGGARD, the novelist, is nov a member of the British par liament, being elected to serve tue Conservative interest for Norfolk.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

EVIDENTLY the instruction i'll Cuba is of greater magnitude than Spain cared to acknowledge. Six additional battries of artillery and 30,000 troops will be dispatched from Spain to Cuba during the pres cnt month.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01
ZER-Z

Dodge City, Kan.-Tho Santa Fe track west of here at Lakin was washed cut for many miles by a heavy cloudburst today. It will take at least two days to make re- pairs sufcient to move trains.- Courier.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

IN less than two months now, tue New Mexico Territorial Fair will be opened at Albuquerque, making the Fifteenth annual opening, or fifteer years since its inauguration. dur ing those years, Albuquerque has had may ups and downs financial ly, but through them all, the spirit
 of progression and enterprise has never moment been extinguished
 in the breasts of her citizens. They
 have gone ahead through good times and bad, with a pull boys and pull altogether" the result oI which common purpose has been to place Albuquerque we'll i'm the front of western cities. and the past few years of growth and investment in New Mexico, has proven the wis dom of their push and vim, while all the people of the Territory have given their aid to this progression. Yet Albuquerque is entitled to the greatest credit, for this city through its noble spirited citizens, assumed the entire responsibility of these annual fairs, and if any loss ensues, the city of Albuquerque assumes the disgrace. Thus far in the fair history, I am pleased to note. that failure has never yet overtakcn them, but each years fair, has ex- ceeded the proceeding one, both in popularity and scope of exhibits, and this year will far outrival all the proceeding ones, in at least one important feature. The Irrigation Congress will be in session during the fair, and as the entire west are deeply interested in irrigation mat ters, representatives from all over the irrigable states and territories will be in attendance. Arizona will be widely represented at the fair, as it ought to be. What is good for New Mexico can't but be of benefit to her sister territory, through identity of interest if nothing more. Therefore every county in Arizona Territory should send in an exhibit. It behooves Apache county to make an effort, when the roll Of county exhibits is called, don't let Apache be absent. Let US organize a fair committee, who will receive and forward exhibits, secure space, and arrange for transportation, select and assort the various exhibits, and do all necessary acts to place our county and its products before the visitors at the fair. This year above all others Apache county is in con- dition to make an honorable and creditable display. Fruit of all kinds in abundance, gram, cattle, sheep, everything that the county produces, is this year in prime con dition. It may not be generally known that Belan, N. NJ. wheat took first prize at the Worlds Fair, yet such is the case. Well what's the matter with W heat either from Nu- trioso or Springerville? I confi-| dently believe it to be as good as wheat raised at Belan, but we'll never know until We place it on ex hibition. Let Apache county then, employ the talismanic words ap piled so successfully by the citizens of Albuquerque for the past fifteen years, with pull boys and pull altogether" and make q showing at the coming fair, that will be last ing credit to old Apache.
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The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

Denison, Texas, July 5.-Boll worms, the terror of the cotton raiscrs, have made their appear ance i'll this and Fannin county. There Is every indication of hot dry weather, which will check tue rayagcs of the pests.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

The Argentine government has purchased the station cruiser Gari- baldi, and wants another.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

MARION is the name of President Cleveland's newest girl baby, de parture from the parents custom in selecting biblical names.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-08-01

It is estimated that fully 6,000.- 900 will be expended in California this year. in railroad building.