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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
A STORY OF MISS RocKEFELLER.
Illustrating the Character of Todays
Chief Bride.

While Miss Edith Rockefeller,who today
becomes Mrs. Harold f. Mccormick, was
a school girl at one of the fashionable
Summaries of New York, little incident
occurred which shows the simple manner
in which she regarded her fathers great
wealth. She, with a party OF girls from
her class. presented herself at certain
furniture dealers to choose a gift for a
fayorite teacher. The price of the pretty
writing desk, however, was more than
fine sum of money in their possession.
The rirls suggested that if the desk were
sent they would forward the balance as
soon as possible. The proprietor very po-
litely. but also very decidedly, informed
the girls that he could not do as they ask.
ed. But" he said, ''if you can think OF
any New York business man with whom
any of your fathers are acquainted, and
who will vouch for you, the matter may
possibly be arranged" Why SAID the
daughter Of the great petroleum magnate,
II think my papa has an office down on
Broadway; possibly we can get the mon
ey there" ''yNhO is your fatherY' qmer-
led the dealer. His name is Rockefeller;
he is in the oil business" The merchant
gasped and looked at the girl in amaze
ment "John d. Rockefeller your father!
Is John ID. Rockefeller good for S25!' he
repeated in excitement. Then he recov-
cred his presence of mind sufficiently to
order the desk packed up and sent imme-
diately, while Miss Edith, very much as
tonished at his unwonted excitement,
thanked him with pretty and simple
grace.-Philadelp Record.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
BRENHAM STATE SHOOT.

RrenlQn, Tex, Nov. 30.-(Special.J-
Following is summary of the State
shoot. which was concluded yesterday:
The general averages of the crack
shots for added money resulted as FOL
70. Brown of Burton won fifth prize.
In the Washington county, prize, con-
test best average to be awarded smith
tries, r. J. Swearingen, r. II. Penning-
ton and Sam d. w. Law. Swearingen
won this gun. o.
In the SIC Smith gun contest, 50 en-
trance Il. Brown of Burton won the gun.
Much interest was manifested in the
live bird matches, more than in the blue
rock ghoots, and several coops OF live
birds were slaughtered Friday evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
GERMAN METHODISTS.

Houston, Nov. 30.-(Special.)-At TO-
days session of the German Methodist
mission conference several characters
were reviewed and passed, and deacons
and elders orders conferred on candi-
dates. Reports of committees occupied
the larger part Of the session. AZ tS o. them them
mittee on Temperance was as follows:
1--WE pledge, ourselves TO use all means
enioined. by the Bible to Danish out of
the land intemperanee in any form what
ever" IL ,--J. .tt..sst. g1
New Fountain, Medina county. was Sc
lected as the place of meeting next year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
SHERMAN ,FAIIJJRE

Sherman, Tex, Nov. 30.r-(Special.) =
Jack Block, doing a retail dry goods ana
clothing business on North Travis street.
field q chattel mortgage on his stock this
morning, naming 8. N. Cemansky as
mortgagee. Creditors are provided for
as follows: Merchants and Planters
National bank $500. 50; 3 'Stnndifer x
Eppstein, $780, Marx & Blum, S119f;
Dave Block. $3.50; j. Rosenthal, 1901:
Joe Block, 800; l.. Bernheim, $50; total,
$3603.S5. Mr.. Zemansky win not invoice
the stock until Monday, hence the assets
are not known.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
Housekeepers know that DIR. Prices
Baking Powder saves world of work
CIVIL APPEALs-SECOND.,

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. 30.--(Special.)
Gases decided:
J. w. Spencer VS.. NJ. r. Shelburne,
from Cooke, reversed and remanded l..
A. Kemp Grocer company VS.. Robert
Swayne, garnishee, from Donley, af-
firmed; City of Cisco ct al. VS.. State of
Texas, ex-rel w. L. Caldwell, ct al,
from Eastland, reversed and remanded ;
Chicago, Rock Island and Texas Rail
way company VIZ. ]. A. Boyles, from mon
league, reversed and remanded; Fort
Worth and New Orleans Railway COM
pany VS.. Mrs. J. H.. Wallace. from Tar
rant, reformed and affirmed g5-
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Deed OLE TRuST.

Waco, Tex, Nov. 30--(Special)-,:A.
McGbee. a small general merchandise
dealer at West, in this county, filed deed
of trust tonight to w. T. Harris, trustee.
Local creditors in small amounts are pre-
ferreJ TO the total of $1,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05

want every man and woman In the United States
Interested In the Opium and whisky habits 10 have
one Of my books on these diseases. Address
u. NJ. WO0LLHY, Atlanta. Ca. Box $50, and one
VII be sent You free.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
SAN ANTONIO RAcNs

San Antonio, Nov. 30.-(Special.) 1.-Two
hundred people saw the last days races
at the Jockey club track today. The
day was cloudy and by 3 o'clock mist
began falling, adding to the heaviness
Of the track. In the first race Capt.
Hanks was drawn after the first heat
on account Of lameness. All the swimmers
were favorites in the betting.
First race-218 trotting:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
HAzERs FOOT THE BILL.

Health considered no baking powder
can be used with safety but DR.. Prices
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
'TgM HANCOCK sPEAKING.

lard times increase the sales of Prices
King Powder. It's most economical
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05

THE SHIPE MEETING.
mid the glare and glitter of electric
rs, the screams of the small boy and
'plast of tin trumpets, Mr.. Shipe made
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05

Third race-For roadsters at a half
mile: Gold Coin won in straight heats,
Yellow Greek was second In the hrst neat
and Parnell in the second; Bay Dick
aid not get place. Time, Ito and LII.
Fourth race--Running. 3-year-olds and
inward, three-f ourths of n mile; Reemas
won. Come Away second. Lone star
third. Time, LID. ift
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05

II is wholly free from the least faint Of
immunity. DR.. Prices Baking Powder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD.

How poor all others are compared to
DIR. Prices Baking Powder.
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BRENNAN BUDCET

Health and contentment are promot-
ed by DIR. Prices Baking Powder 500
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appointments.

REV. r. N. JOHN will preach
Sept Is, London, morning and evening.
MRS. SARA L. STONER will preach monthly
until further notice as follows:-
list Sunday, Centerfield. o.
4th Sunday, Jeffersonville.
REV. WILLIAM TUCKER, will preach
Westville, o.. the second and fourth Sundays
in each month.
REV. Fl. N. BROWN win preach monthly as
fOll0wS:-
First Sundays, Ireland, Ind, morning and
evening.
Third Sundays. Pleasant Hill, Ind, IL A. M.
Fourth Sundays, saluda, Ind, morning and
evening.
where needed Post Office Address. Dublin,
Ind.
REV. J. W. McCoRD will preach monthly as
First Sundays, Union, Ind. morning, and
Second and fourth Sundays, Mt Carmel. Ind.
Third Sundays will answer calls where
Fifth Sundays will answer calls where needed.
Post Office address, Mt. Carmel, Ind. Telegraph,
Brookville, Ind.
REV. j. B. FOSHER, will preach every Sunday
as follows:
McC0rdsville, Ind, 1880 A. M.
OaklandOn, 215 P. M.
Pendlet0n. 1880 P. M.
REV. G. F. BUSHNELL will preach monthly
as follows until further notices.
Second Sunday. Cromwell. Ind.
Third Sunday, Collamer.
Third Sunday, p NJ, Liberty Mills.
Fourth Sunday. Claypool.
First and Fifth Sundays, will answer calls
where needed.
P. o. and Telegraph address Roam. Ind.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-09-14

MISSOURI CONFERENCE.-The Twenty
Eighth Annual Session of the Missouri Univer-
salist Convention will be held at Lamonte. Pet
tbs county, on the main line of the Missouri Pa
clfic railway. SO miles east OF Kansas City. Oc-
tober IL. IL and Is. 1895.
We shall meet in the new and attractive little
church dedicated last June. The program
promises series of grand meetings which shall
send all home full Of inspiration to DO Hiore for
their church,
Isolated friends reading this. please remem-
Der that these meetings are specially intended
for you. Be sure to attend. Every one expect
ing to be present will notify j. M. Haverfeld,
Lamonte.
The Missouri Pacific Railway has granted a
one and one-third round trip rate. certificate
plan, from stations on their line, provided one
hundred are in attendance. Mention to the
Agent the reduced rate whea purchasing
ticket P. F. LUCAS, Secretary
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Tuesday, Sept. "a.

Tuesday, Sept. "a.
1000 A. Reorganization of the Convention;
Announcement of Session Commit
tees.
1880 A. M.-COmmunion Service, conducted by
Rev. Geo. B. Stocking, DID,, of
Galesburg.
IL 100 A. Manual Reports, and reference of
same to proper Committees.
Afternoon.
200 p. M.-Meeting of Universalist Womsn's
Association of Illinois.
Mrs. NJ. II. Nash, President.
Miss Belle Gibson, Secretary.
Evening.
1880 p. M.-Oecasional Sermon, by Rev. R. A
White of Chicago.
Wednesday, Sept. 25.
9:15 A. M.-Conference and Praise Meeting.
led by Rev. Rett E. Olmsted, Of
Earlville.
1000 A. M.-Report of Session Committees and
action thereon.
Report of State Missionary.
Afternoon.
2:OOP. M.-Address, THE real Nerve of Mis-
sionary Enterprise" by Rev. f. W,
Millar. of Chicago
Discussion.
500 p. M.--Business continued.
Election of Officers
Evening.
1880 P. M.-Platform Meeting, Rev. Geo. b.
Stocking. d D., presiding.
Address-"The observation-disclosures
of the Church." by Rev.
Frank McAlpine. Peoria.
Address.-"The Preaching for Our
Age" by Rev. I. b. Greg
DRY. Chicago.
Thursday, Sept. 20.
9l5A, M-C0nference and Praise Meeting,
Conducted by Rev. T. B. T. Fisher,
Of HOopeston.
1000 A. M.-Concuding Business Of the ConYen-
ton.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-09-14

under the quota system. Some OF the
parishes have thus responded. but in
majority of cases no answering contribu-
ton has been received.
3. Included in the delinquent parishes
are a number from which no individual
gifts have been received as sought for
under the Washington plan.
4. The introduction of the Cent-a Day
plan, while attended by considerable
measure of favor, has not been financially
productive to the extent desired. 1t
was started about the beginning of the
year 1895, and while the aggregate of
Cent a-Day pledges is between eight and
nine thousand dollars, but little more
than one eighth of this sum has yet come
into the Convention Treasury.
In view of these conditions and the
Convention needs, my word of appeal is
this:
l. That all parishes which have not,
by the Washington or Cent-a-Day plan,
contributed to the General Convention
for 1895, should make a direct contribu-
ton during the current month.
2. That all specific pledges given by
individuals to Agents of the Convention,
or to the Financial Secretary, be paid
during the present month, whenever con-
venience will allow.
3. That sgners of Cent-a Day pledges
make payment on account Of the same,
80 far as convenience will allow. before
September Both, at which time the books
for this year will be closed. The signers
of Cent-a Day pledges by thus anticipat-
ing the payment of the subscriptions
can render service which will be CRATE
FULLY appreciated.
4. That individual Universalists who
recognize the present urgency of need,
and not less the opportunity of our
church to advance it's lines, by enterprise
and CO operative work, should send in q
personal offering according to what may
be their respective ability and generous
purpose.
5. That all Universalist pastors and
preachers lend helping hand 1t de-
ponds on faithful ministers whether or
not Church offerings are taken. as in
deed whether or not any plan is made
successful. Pastors can educate the
people in regard to Mission work. and
prompt to generous. steadfast giving in
behalf of the general interest Of our
church.
Brethren and friends let US give our
united support to the interests which
are Of SO much importance, and to which
we are all Justly bound.
HENRY w. RUGG,
Financial Secretary.
PROVIDENCE, r. I.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-09-14
THE MISSES HAMILTON.

CHARLES F. HAMILTON and family. long
time associated with the Church of the Re-
deemer. of this city, but now residing on the
North Side, have been sorely afflicted In the
death of two daughters from diphtheria and the
serious illness of the wife and mother who is in
the hospital, and as yet unconscious of their
great loss. Miss Mollie. the older daughter. was
graduate of the West Division High School,
class of '94, was prominent in West Side social
circles. and had long been faithful and devo-
ted teacher in the Sunday -school of the Church
of the Redeemer. Her funeral was set for
Tuesday, September 8. but before the hour ar
rived. her younger sister Alice, died of the same
dread disease, and the funeral services of both
were held the next morning. Rev.L.J. Dlnsmore
officiating. The fact that Mr.. Hamilton must
go that day to his sick wife, and keep her ignor-
ant of their great loss, because her very life was
at stake. doubly moved the sympathy of their
MANY friends
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-09-14
RAILROAD CONCESSIONS.

Arrangements have been made for
reduction of fares on the certificate plan,
L. e., for full fare going and one third
fare returning.
l. Purchase frst-class ticket (either
limited or unlimited) through to Meri-
den, and call for certificate of such pur
chase. If through tickets cannot be had
at the starting point. pay fare to the
nearest station where such tickets can
be obtained, requesting certificate from
the Ticket Agent at each point where
purchase is made. Tickets may not be
purchased before October IS. The GER
tificates are essential.
2. The certificates should be deposited
with the Secretary of the Convention as
soon after the organization of the ses-
sion as may be convenient, for prepare
tion and endorsement, and the inspec-
ton of the railroad agent. When filled
out, they will be returned to the parties
depositing them. Certificates and re-
turn tickets are not transferable The
return tickets will entitle the rightful
holder to passage to his staring point by
the route over which he had come, and
will be closely limited to continuous
passage.
8. The certificates must be presented
to the Meriden agent and return tickets
obtained at one. third the regular fare
within three days Sunday excepted)
after the close of the meeting, or by
Tuesday, October %. And both going
and returning tickets should be obtained
at least 80 minutes before the departure
of trains.
4. The condition of the concession is
that mot less than 100persons who have
travelled to the meeting on some legiti-
mate form of railroad transportation"
have been in attendance. G. L. D.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-09-14

KENTUCKY CONVENTION. = The Ken
lucky Unlversalist Convention will hold Its
Ssmi-annual Convention with the church at
Fruit Hill. in Christian County, commencing on
Friday. Oct. 4. 1895. at 10 A. NJ, continuing in
session three days.
All clergymen in fellowship with the Univer
salist church in the State. members of the Exc
cutive Board. and all officers and all ex-oficio
members are cordially invited to be present. as
well as all friends of the cause of Uniyersalism.
1t is earnestly desired that each church in the
State send full delegation.
Fruit Hill is six miles from Crofton and twelve
miles from Hopkinsyille station on the st. Louis
division of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
fIom which conveyance can be had to the Con
vention grounds.
Rev. Q. H. Shinn, our General Missionary.
will be present. and pleasant and profitable
meeting is anticipated.
POLK CANsLER, Secretary.
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CHURCH NOTICES.
ILLINOIS CONVENTION.

The Fifty eighth Annual Session Of
the Illinois Universalist Convention will
be held at Galesburg, beginning at 10
o'clock A. M. Tuesday, September "a,
1895. and continuing through Wednes-
day and Thursday. Parishes are re-
quested to choose their delegates early
and to send the lists to the undersigned.
Each parish is entitled to two delegates
and to an additional lay delegate for
every twenty five families above the first
twenty five contributing to parish ex.
penses. Parishes that have not yet paid
their annual contributions should at
tend to that important matter at once,
in order that the Treasurer may close
his books before the session begins at
Galesburg, and have the balance on the
right side.
Galesburg is near the center of the
State. is on the @. B. & @, and A. T. &
S. F. Railroads, and thus easy to reach
from any part of the State. There
should be an unusually large attendance
this year.
The Passenger Association has not yet
answered the application for Excursion
rates. But in order to avail themselves
of the rates those attending must have
receipts for the money paid for their
tickets to Galesburg. Do not fail to
secure these receipts when you purchase
your ticket to Galesburg.
II the rate is granted the production
of such receipt, signed by the proper
officer of the Convention, will entitle the
holder to return at the reduced rate.
GEORGE F. HUGHES, Secretary.
100 Tacoma Building. Chicago.
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A PROPOSED Y. P. O. q. ASS0OIA-
TON.

For several weeks there has been cor
respondence carried on relative to
proposition coming from Seneca, Kansas
that the Y. P. G. U. of Iowa. Missouri,
Nebraska, and Kansas should hold
meeting and organize themselves into
an Association of Y. P. G. U.
This correspondence has developed
the fact that nearly all of our Unions are
in favor Of this proposition and think
they see in it the promise OF useful ser
vice for Christ and for his church.
Many Universalists not members of
the Union think that a representative
gathering Of this kind once year would
help us all to stronger faith and great
or activity, as we'll as better acquaint-
ance with our fellow workers in the
cause.
Where we have but very few churches
in State 400 miles long and 200 miles
wide we are somewhat lonely and it does
us good to meet Universalist and still
more good to attend a representative
gdbnerlnB'
The present plan that we have in
mind is that preliminary meeting be
held with the Iowa State Convention,
September $3.50 at Iowa Falls. Hardin
Co.
The Iowa friends will welcome US and
we will have ample time during the first
days of their Convention to arrange our
business of organization.
Besides this everyone who attends will
find it an advantage and a privilege to
be present at their State Convention.
We want every Union and every iso,
lated Universalist to feel that this Asso
citation is his Association and to give us
his best wishes and prayers in our IN
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"Body Rested, Mind at Ease. p

That is what 1t is when travelling on the fast
trains of the Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway; besides there is no chance to "kIck,"
for the accommodations are up to date, the
trains keep moving right along and get there on
time. These lines thoroughly cover the terri
tory between Chicago, La Crosse. st. Paul, Min
neap0lis, Aberdeen, Mitchell Sioux Falls
Sioux City, Yankton. Council Bluffs, Omaha and
Northern Michigan. ALI the principal cities
and towns in that territory are reached by
the "St. Paul" lines. connecting at St. Paul.
Council Bluffs and Omaha with all lines,
for points in the far west. Write to F. A.
Miller, Asst Gen1 Pass'r Agent, Chicago, ILL.,,
fer one of their new map time tables and
brochure giving description of the Compart.
ment Sleeping Cars. Tickets furnished by any
coupon ticket agent in the United States and
Canada. The finest dining cars in the world are
run on the solid yestibuled, electric-lighted and
steam-heated trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul Railway.
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Popular Scenic Route to the East.


The New Vestbuled Train Service via Chi
cago Il Grand Trunk. Grand Trunk and Lehigh
Valley Railways, between Chicago. New York
and Philadelphia, via the famous ST. Clair Tun-
mel, Niagara Falls and the beautiful Susquehan-
ma, Wyoming and Lehigh Valleys. known as the
Switzerland of America" offers elegant ap-
pointments and Is the most picturesque route
connecting these leading cities.
Train leaves Dearborn Station. Chicago, daily
$40 P. M, and has attached Pullman Vesti-
buled Sleeping Car for
TORONTO. MONTREAL AND BOSTON
VIA MONTREAL.
During the Summer Tourist Season there Will
also be attached to this train, a Pullman Buffet
Sleeping Car for the White Mountains and
Tourists Resorts on the Atlantic Coast, by way
of Montreal and the Portland Division of the
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY. The beautiful
scenery along this route makes it one of the
most picturesque and attractive tourist routes
to the East.
Baggage can be examined and passed customs
at Dearborn Station. Chicago, thereby avoiding
delay and inconvenience on entering Canada.
For Sleeping Car reservations. rates, time
tables. etc., apply to E. H. HUGHES, General
Western Passenger Agent, 1903 Clark Street,
Chicago.
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THE GENERAL CONVENTION.
CHANGE OF TINE.

WHEREAS, In the judgment OF the
Board of Trustees of the Universalist
General Convention, change OF the
time of meeting of the Convention for
the present year is necessary to secure
somewhat longer session and a better
opportunity for the consideration OF the
needs and work of the Convention. and
in harmony with the constitutional pow
ers of the Board:
The said Convention will assemble on
Tuesday. October %, at half past two
o'clock in the afternoon. in the Univer-
ealist church in the City of Meriden,
Connecticut. 1t will "be composed OF
the Presidents Tor, in their absence, the
Vice Presidents) and Secretaries of the
several State Conventions in it's fellow
ship; and of clerical and lay delegates
as constitutionally provided. Such
clerical delegates must be "in fellowship
in the jurisdiction in which they reside"
and such lay delegates must "be regular
contributors to. or worshipers in, some
Parish duly in fellowship" no clergy
man serving as lay delegate, and no
Layman as clerical delegate. Vacan-
cies occurring in delegations before the
meeting may be filled by the Executive
Committees of the several State Con
ventions; but vacancies not thus filed
and reported shall be filed by the vote
OF the several delegations present at the
session.
The roll of the Convention for it's or
ganization will be made up from the
certificates of Secretaries of the several
State Conventions received by the un-
dersigned before the session.
The holy communion will be cele-
brated, and the Occasional Sermon de-
livered, on the Tuesday afternoon, and
the Report of the Board of Trustees read
in the evening Of that day.
The topic of discussion for the general
meeting on the Wednesday evening is to
be missions Home and Foreign" adj
dresses by Rev. @. III. Shinn. DID,, of
Illinois, and Rev. 1. Wallace Gate, of
Japan. On Thursday evening addresses
by Hon. Henry B. Metcalf. of Rhode
Island, From Gloucester to Meriden;"
Rev. Alice Kinney Wright, of New York.
"Our Women Workers." Rev. S. Herbert
Robin, of Massachusetts, "Our Future
The Occasional Sermon is to be de-
livered by Rev. Joseph X Mason, DID,,
OF New York.
G. L. DEMAREsT, Secretary.