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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-05-04
CHICAGO AND CINCINNATI, SATURDAY. MAY 4, 1895

work themselves. The minister and the
people are to work together, and then
the church will grow.
The individual Universalist is to help
his pastor by being habitually and regu-
larly in church, by extending kindly
welcome to strangers. by doing what he
can to create warm and inviting church
atmosphere. He is to help his pastor,
by remembering that the sermon is not
an essay or lecture, but personal ap-
peal for a better life; and SO giving it an
attentive and appreciative hearing-ap
preciative, perhaps not Of its literary
merits, but of its spiritual purpose. And
so he will listen responsively, and the
preacher will catch from his kindling
eye and frightening countenance more
than words can ever tell.
And he can help the people who are
associated with him in church work by
showing disposition to concur in the
general judgment, and push along those
enterprises which the majority approve.
He certainly will overcome any feeling
that might move to determination to
"rule or ruin.' Nothing is surer indi-
cation of inevitable destruction than for
a church to have within it's number men
who do not hesitate to say. "If this or
that is done I will no longer attend or
support this church Once said, it's re-
petition is easy, until finally the church
inevitably goes to pieces on account Of
the weight OF obstinacy. disloyalty and
general contumacy. The real Univer-
salist who is anxious to help his church
grow, will rather say, "This does not
meet my views. But you approve it.,
and for the sake of helping on will con-
cur in it," And he will join hands and
hearts with all who desire the growth Of
his church. And with that kind Of a
spirit success is certain.
A Universalist, therefore, who is en-
titled to wear the name, feels and con-
fesses obligation.
l. To live his faith
2. To co operate with others who are
like minded in the establishment and
support of Universalist Church
3. To be appreciative and helpful to
pastor and church.
4. To be ready and anxious to do what
he can to promote the common interest;
and
5. To sink his individual preferences
in the opinion of the greater number.
Many other things might be men
toned. But if the individual Univer-
salist will heed these FIVE points of
church life our faith will grow beyond
our widest dream.
CHICAGO, April 90
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OUR CONTRIBUTORS.
THE ETHNIO RELIGIONS AND
CHRISTIANITY.
BY REV. WILLIAM TUCKER, D. D.
First Paper.

First Paper.
From the study of the Ethnic or
national religions, we learn that man
is constitutionally religious being;
that he has a religious nature, religi-
GUS instincts, religious emotions, and
religious wants. Religion is universal,
and existed among men before sci
ence,art, philosophy, law, government,
literature or civilization.
All systems by religion are nat
ural in the sense that they have
grown out of mans nature, reveal a
natural tendency of the human soul,
and show in man a natural and uni
versal capacity for worship. The in
stitutions of religion have grown out
of mans religious nature, as society
has grown out of his social instinct,
the family out of his domestic af
fections, ethics out of his moral intui-
tions, science out of the application
of reason to the phenomena of nature,
art out of the exercise of his taste,
and law out of his universal sense of
justice and equity. Like every other
form of human development religion
is natural. It has its source in mans
nature and wants.
On its subjective side it is natural;
on its objective side it is supernatu
raj. AS a movement of man it is
natural; as revelation from God it is
supernatural Faith is natural, but
God as the object of faith is super
natural. Christian morality isnatural,
but the Sermon on the Mount was a
supernatural revelation. Love for
Christ is natural; but Christ's person,
work, character and life were super
natural. Religion is natural de-
velopment, but it has taken place very
largely under supernatural conditions.
There is in it human and divine
element. 1t is human faith in divine
truth, human love for divine person,
human obedience of divine law, a
human experience of divine love. DIR.
Morell, in hisPhilosophy of Religion,
holds that all religion springs from
mans feeling of dependence, sense
of weakness and consciousness of
helplessness. This may be true, but
it is not the whole truth. Religious
phenomena as certainly reveals faith
in Gods power, wisdom and good
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The Associated Press on the 9th
cabled President Zelaya of Nicaragua
asking him for an expression of opinion
as to the situation in that country.
Shortly after midnight the following
reply was received:
"Managua, Nicaragua, April 27.-As-
sociated Press, New York; Nicaragua
protests before all nations against the
outrage which Great Britain inflicts
upon her by the military occupation of
the Port of Corinto in order to seize
from her by force sum of money which
snot owed, in absolute disregard of in
ternational laws and of the dictates of
right, justice, and equity. Nicaragua,
although counting upon the sympathy
of all, as she is powerless to oppose the
aggressor. is ready to submit the case
without fear. bewailing her smallness
and her weakness"
Nicaragua's reply to the ultimatum
from Great Britain. which was handed
to Rear Admiral Stephenson, is in sub
stance as follows
"The Government OF Nicaragua re-
grets it's inability to comply with your
wishes. There cannot be doubt that
justice bids it refuse to comply with the
ultimatum, and it considers the pro
posed method of carrying the ultimatum
into effect as contrary to sound princi
pies and the right of persons. In virtue
of this the government solemnly protests
against the military occupation of the
Port of Corinto against all acts of juris-
diction which you or any of your subor-
dinates may exercise in Nicaraguan ter
ritory and against any violent means
that may be used to force Nicaragua to
comply with the ultimatum as being
contrary TO the sovereignty of the repub-
lie and highly offensive to it's dignity
and independence. The government
persists in proposing arbitration or any
other means recognized by the laws Sf
nations for the settlement of the ques-
tions in dispute"
The reply means that the Government
OF Nicaragua declines to accept any
responsibility for consequences which
may follow the occupation of Corinto.
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I'm THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE
IN DEATH"

A series of communications have re-
Gently appeared, in THE UNIvERsALIsT
from me, dated in New York. The cir
cumstances which caused my sudden and
unexpected return to Minneapolis have
called to mind the above words from the
Book of Common Prayer, I'm the midst
of life we are in DEATH"
went to New York early in February
and one week earlier than l intended,
that / might have the company during
the journey of my old and dear friends,
Mr.. Francis Gibson and his niece, Mrs.
Crosby. Mr.. ellison once resided in New
York, then in Indianapolis, then in ST.
Paul. He and his older brother, Fred
erick ellison, came to Minneapolis, in
the summer of 1866, and purchased the
Nicollet House, which they enlarged
and made one of the best and most
widely known hotels in the Northwest.
-Four years later Mr.. Frederick Gibson
died, leaving wife, daughter, and an
adopted daughter. Francis continued
in charge of the hotel, devoting himself
also assiduously to the welfare of bis
brothers family. He and the fam lily
we're attendants and supporters of the
Universalist Church Church of the
Redeemer. They contributed literally
to the building of the magnificent stone
edifice and placed fine memorial win
dow in the south transept. They final
ly rented the Nicollet House and trav-
eled extensively in the United States
and in Europe. They spent several
summers at Barnard. Vermont, not a
long distance from their birthplace. At
terwards they secured handsome coun-
try seat, in Charlestown, New Hampshire
where they lived for time. and where
Mrs. ellison and her daughter still re-
side.
Mr.. ellison came to Minneapolis in
January last, on business, and to visit
his friends. returning to Charlestown.
the fret week in February. went with
him on his home trip. as far as Albany.
We had seats side by side. We had
long and pleasant talks of old times.
He could not have been we'll but he
showed scarcely any signs of illness.
He did not complain at least. He dis
played his usual che eerfulness.
His genial conversation, his constant
kindnesses, his ready helpfulness in
many ways shortened and frightened
the miles for me. A few weeks later he
came to New York for medical advice
and treatment. l met him once in the
street. He had the same smile and the
same graceful manner. | discovered no
physical weakness in his looks or move.
ments. l had no suspicion OF the peril
he was in, nor Of the fatal disease that
was insidiously preying upon him. l
afterwards called upon him at his hotel.
but he was not in. The next time | saw
him he was on his bed at private hos
pital and breathing his last. He had
suffered severe surgical operation and
was slowly sinking away under its ef-
fects.
The heart stricken family was stopping
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CONTENTS.
CHICAGO, SATURDAY. MAY 4. 1895.

Page One.
The Ethnic Religions and Christianity.
Church Extension Papers.-lII.
s'In the Midst of Life We are in Death.
The Tendency Theory of Baur.
Page Two.
Sermon by Rev l.. s. M'COllester.
He'll Not Place.
Mysteries which are not Explained.
Our National Capital
Page Three.
The Sunday School Lesson.
Page Four.
Three Days in Iowa.
Temple Emanuel, N. Y.
Chucrh HarmOnies.
Personal, etc.
Page Five.
Church News and Correspondence.
Page Six.
The Family Page, Farm, Garden and Dairy
Page Seven.
Our Boys and Girls.
Page Eight
News of the Week.
Church Notices and In Mem0riam.
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THERE will be conference of high
school principals at the University of
Illinois, Thursday, May l6. the purpose
OF which is to establish closer relations
between the high schools and the uni
verity. A child study conference will
be held Friday. May II, and the annual
high school athletic meet Saturday, May
Is. High school men of the State are
cordially invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-29
CHIEFLY cHAFF.

Reporter What became OF that
fasting girl you used to have? Mus
cum Manager She's doing six months
in Jail for not paying her board.
Baron-I am going to get married.
What do you think of that, John?
John Delighted! I always believed I
would get back the money lent yon.
Why do you never
touch your piano2 Miss Thumper
We're buying i, on installmenta
What differences does that make?"
sim afraid if paw should hear mo
play. he'd stop paying"
She-You must remember that ours
was summer engagement He->
That means, it you see anyone you
like better, you'll break it? Yes
"And if Isee anyoneIlike better sri
sue you for breach Of promise"
Maud understand that Jack
proposed to you last night and you
refused him? Marie Yes; although.
poor fellow; I am afraid that il he had
not left me SO hurriedly might have
relented and accepted him. Maud
So he told me.
ID At,oy IL ,hA~A IrxZ
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/ in Paris, but declined Malibran re-
/ ccived $3.50 in London every evening
Grisi and Persiani would not sing there
under 81 900 night.
A magnificent engagement was that
of Jenny Lind with Barnum. Ii stip-
ulated for 100 performances within
eighteen months, the Swedish Ni-ht-
ingale to receive 81 900 night and all
travelling and hotel expenses, includ-
| ing those Of five persons who accom-
panied her. In her tour through the
| United States, which lasted eighteen
| months, Fanny Elsslcr cleared $l40,-
| 900.
Patti was the first who demanded
and obtained in Paris nightly salary
of $4,000. Her example was at once
followed by several of her rivals; SO
that to sustain her supremacy in the
operate market, Adelina gradually
raised her price to $4,000, which she
received for each of three concerts in
one week, last year at the Eden theatre.
s'These are not notes, but bank notes,
that come from her lips!" said a wag.
Quite recently, Tamagno was engaged
at Rio Janeiro for $4,000 night, at
the rate of ten performances a month
during the season.
AS regards actors there is also an
upward movement in salaries. Quite
recently l leard of young actor who
had signed a fresh engagement with
his manager for 1925 a week as lead
ing man. AT least 5000 a week must
be paid at any respectable house for
leading man, and good second is
worth $3.50.
A heavy man in Paris may be con-
tented with $40 to $50 a week; while
the low comedian laughs and dances
to the tune of $50 to $50, Soubrettes,
if bright and pretty, obtain $50 to $50;
and polished Villains, a little more for
their crimes. Old men and old wo-
men are content on $50 to $50. while
minor lights shine for $l5 to $500
There is too much competition in
management, say the directors, and it
this that raises salaries. But great
singer, as well as an actor or actress,
is worth just what he or she will bring.
If she commands public attention and
brings $1,000 or $4,000 a night, she is
always worth $4,000; while if she is
only the side light to big play, she
may not be worth $50.
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800 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper viii be pleased
70 learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able TO cure an
an it, stages. and that.is Catarrh. Hail.
C,atarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires =
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing. It's work.
The proprietors have so much faith in Its
curative powers, that they ONES One Kun
dred Dollars for any case that It fails to
cure. Send for list of Testimonials.
Address, F. j CHENEY g. CO., Toledo,o-
cE-Sold by Druggists, S5c.
Halls Family Pills. CSC.
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RrOnming.

"Bromming" is the term applied in
California to the unearthly sound that
the ostrich imagines to be song. The
bird initiates his long neck till it looks
like big bag; he then lets the air out
again in three instruments. He blows
thrice thus in succession, making nine
roars in all. The performance is then
over for the time being. "Brom-
ming is occasionally heard by day,
but more usually breaks the silence by
night, and is probably meant as a
challenge. Two of the herd are al
ways On guard while their companions
sleep. They take turns in this duty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-29
Writing for the Press.

To descend to particulars of an ex-
ternal kind, let me specify that the
young writer should be careful about
the exterior, the mechanics. part, Of
his or her manuscript. Articles for
papers or books for publication should
be very plainly written with black ink,
on white or tinted paper, Of which
only one side must be used, says a
writer in Harper's Young People.
The reasons for this rule are not arbi-
trary, but are founded on the conyen-
fence of several people-the editor
who decides upon the value of the
manuscript, the compositor who sets it
up, and the proofreader who revises it.
1t is well, if your hand is not a clear
one, or if your spelling is a triae orig
inal, or your punctuation is weak, that
your atircle, poem or story should be
plainly copied in typewriting.
The cost of this copying. if you
have not machine of your own, is not
excessive. Do not tie your sheets of
paper together with bows of RIB ms,
as girls are accustomed to fasten their
school compositions when entering
them in competition for a prize.
Number your pages with care. Never
roll your manuscript, but, if possible,
send it flat and unfolded to the editor
in an envelope large enough to hold it
securely. If folded, this should be
done once through tie IN ddle, in pre-
ference to any other way, and never
send rough draught, distigured with
erasures, corrections, and after
thoughts.
The size of your paper is nnimpor-
tant; you may use any size you please,
from commercial note to foolscap,
though the smaller size is regarded
with perhaps the greater favor in edi-
torial offices. OF one thing be assured,
good work is always regarded with
respect, and remarkable work, if from
q new writer, meets a very cordial
welcome. Hundreds of people, how
ever, arc writing, and the exception
ally successful one must have persist
ence, patience and grim determine
ton to conquer position, mindihg no
rebuffs, but forging ahead in the teeth
of repeated disappointments.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-29
Ionr stnadine Difrerence.

One of the oldest boundary disputes
in this country is that between New
Jersey and Delaware over the iuris-
diction of the Delaware river opposite
New Castle and for some distance
above and below, New Jersey insists
that her jurisdiction extends to the
middle of the river there as elsewhere,
while Delaware claims Jurisdiction at
that point clear across to the New
Jersey shore. Charles III granted to
his brother James. duke of York,
about the year 1888, a portion of the
Delaware peninsula. The grant speci-
ally gave James a circular piece OF
land twelve miles about New Castle,
all islands falling within the circle,
and seemingly from the language the
bed of the stream. James gave the
land to William Penn, and this land
afterward became the state of Della
ware. 1t is upon the language OF
this grant that Delaware claims
jurisdiction over the whole river OPP
posite New Castle The matter was
once brought before commissioners
from the two states.
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KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement anc
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
atiye; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
!. 1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
IEneys, Liver and Bowels without weak
urcng them and it is perfectly free from
stJefy Objectionable substance.
Is Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
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con. oLIyER,o

Lady: It is so-very much struck, in
deed. In fact, madam, your affection
is a treasure / long to posses
Excuse me, said Nora, hastily, 81
have no afection-for any one.
'.But am not going to take that
for an answer. If you don't say yes
to-day ! will call again tomorrow,
and so on every day"
Il assure you ] mean no. said Miss
Wortley decidedly Il beg you will
take that for On answer. / shall
never get engaged again
Poor thing! poor thing! You have
such an affecticnate disposition your
thoughts are running on the injury
that great brute did you: Never mind,
my dear: $1,000 makes very excel
lent plaster and will soothe the wound
very much. That reminds NEEDLESS
my soul. how could it have escaped
me?-cf course yos shall have entire
control of your money yourself, though
could find an excellent investment
for it,
Thank you, Mr.. Thompson, but
shall not marry you, and as for the
money you were instrumental in get
ting me, ] am SO ashamed of it that l
think shall give it to some charity"
Nonsense, Miss Wortley, you will
get over this. I wish that fellow was
not such a great hulKing brute. l
should like to give him a horsewhip-
ping-ns soon as the money is paid, of
course
Somebody in the court wrote a
proposal of marriage and passed it TO
me as soon as the damages were
awarded; he was beforehand with
YOU"
do you mean that you accepted
him?" Thompson grew red with anger,
and his hair stood up more aggres-
sively than before.
No, ] did not, any more than |
have accepted you; but / like him
better than do you"
"Why?" he asked sharply.
Because he took mo- for an an
swer."
Good bye, Miss Wortley, for the
present" said Mr. Thompson, making
iran IuSl LII ltdG IoNCO.
Good bye, Mr.. Thompson.
Thompson opened the door and
gave admittance to some one who was
about to knock. He gave a look at
the newcomer and hesitated to leave
but very decided action on the
Others part induced him to do SO.
The door which had been held open
SO meaningly for him was very
promptly slammed after him, not
without suspicious movement,
which looked like kick, aimed at the
departing guest.
The newcomer was Oliver Toogood,
a tall burly, hearty-looking man of
40. having the appearance of coun-
try gentleman, though he was really
horse dealer, very well known in
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tn. Hot spring. OF South Dakota.

=
The following letter from Mr.. w. NJ.
Tyson, commander of the Pennsyl-
yania Soldiers and Sailors Home at
Erie, Pa, written on his return home
after stay OF some weeks at Hot
Springs. s. D., indicates that the
Springs are in fair way to be-
come one of the leading health resorts
Erie, Pa, Feb. zs, 1896
Col. Fred Evans. prop. Evans Hotel,
Hot Springs. S. D.:
Dear Sir-Among the many who have
been benefited by treatment at the Hot
Springs. S. D.. and have experienced
courteous hospitality at your hands.
claim the right to say word In be-
han OF the Springs as health resort,
and cannot do better than to state the
facts in my own case.
left Erie, Pa, about Nov. i,
1894, my friends at the time doubling
whether would ever recover myhealth.
I arrived at Hot Springs SO weak and
disheartened that I required aid to
leave the cars and reach the hotel
For the first two weeks I felt no Inn
provement. Then experienced a
change, which continued until my de-
parture, and returned to my home very
much stronger and almost free from
pain.
do not hesitate to say to any one
seeking relief from pain and desiring
rest that I do not believe there is any
place where an invalid can go and find
SO many advantages. such as healing
waters. pure aid. grand mountain seen
cry. and comfortable hotel accommo-
dations, as Hot Springs, S. d. The
elegant Evans hotel is all that goes to
make one feel at home. I am SO thor
oughly convinced Of the many advan-
tages to be found at your location that
It is a pleasure for me to recommend
the Hot Springs to invalids and to
Those seeking amusement as well as
1eaIth.
Il. Wishing you every success. and that
4ot Springs may become better known
End appreciated, I am. truly yours,
fSigne0 w. NJ. TYSON.
The Hot Springs of South Dakota are
reached directly by the Burlington
route.
All CT us howl so we can te heard out
doors in our pain and imagine we suffer in
silence.
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A New Factor in Decoration.

Aluminium has the property, when
used as pencil, of leaving an indeli-
BILE mark on glass or any other sub
stance having siliceous base. A de-
position of the metal takes place, and
while this may be removed by suita-
BILE acid wash, the mark itself cannot
be removed by washing. Magnesium,
zinc and cadmium have similar
property, but the mark OF magnesium
is easily removed; the application OF
zinc requires wheel, and zinc and
cadmium tarnish, while aluminium is
permanent and remains bright. This
property is susceptible of a variety OF
practical applications in decorating
GLASS.