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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
KilIed washington PARK

Woodbury., N. j., June l6. -Thomas
Barry, young man employed by
Barnes e. Lofiand, auctioneers of Phila-
delphia, was killed last night at Wash
ington Park, by falling or jumping
from toboggan slide. He fell 60 feet
and crushed his skull, dying instantly.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
10 Keep calnpos out of n Duel.

Madrid, June 16,-With the view of
preventing duel between Marshal
Martinez do Campos and Gen. Borrero,
the government has decided to employ
the former on active service. Tho
marshal, however, declares that he will
not accept command except in Cuba,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18

Letters parliamentary on the estate of
Margaret ii. Palmer Of this city have
been granted TO j. Howard Palmer Of
Madison, Wis. and T. Elwood Palmer
of Chester county, Pc
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
nenlh on s..Indne silnmons.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New York, June II .-Ex-Judge Henry
Simmons died ut his home, in Passaic,
N. j., to-day, aged SO years.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
A HARMONIOUS
CONVENTION
Interesting Meeting of Delaware
Democrats Held at Dover
Tuesday Afternoon.
A SOUND PLATFORM ADOPTED
Unanimously and Enthusiastic
cally Approved.
THE CHICAGO DELEGATES NAMEL
Interesting Addresses by Part,
Leaders,.
A SOUND PLATFORM ADOPTED
Unanimously and Enthusiastic
cally Approved.
THE CHICAGO DELEGATES NAME[
Interesting Addresses by Party
Leaders.

One of the Most Satisfactory Political Com
vsntions Ever held in Delaware -Presi-
\ dent Cleveland aud Acting Governor Watt
son Coinmended-Addicks Msthods De-
nounced.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Nh Road Race.

The race committee of the Whining
ton Bicycle Club has decided not to
have read race in connection with
the meet on July llth. II will be hold
at later date.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18

Two men were killed and four others
fatally injured by the falling of tim
ber pile In St Louis Tuesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18

The Louisiana Democratic State
Convention adopted FREQ silver plank
and elected solid silver delegation tS
Chicago,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18

DIR. Jameson and five Of his compan-
ions in the Iransvaa raid have been
committed for trial
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
philadelnl,,a n,arkets.

Associated Press Dispatan by Special Wires
Philadelphia. June el7.-Wheat firm, xc. higher;
No. = Pennsylvania red in EXPORT elevator, oohc';
No. red spotin export elevator, bbc.
Corn, tirin; No. = for local trade, 85k a3Bc.
Oats steady: No. : white, 24hc.i No, whitfi
23hc.; No. 9 mixed, 22c.
Bran steady, unchanged.
Butter, steady, unchanged,
Eggs, iirm; fresh nearby, 12a12kc.; do, West
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18

New Castle, June II. New Castle
Lodge, Order Of the Golden Chain, has
elected the following officers for tho
ensuing six months: Commander, j.
Harry Stewart; Vice Commander,
William Jolly; Assistant Commander,
William Browns Past Commander,
John II. Hendrix; lrelate, Samuel
Leach; Guide, Edward j. Woggcn-
mann; Guardian, Henry Wilhelmc I;
Sentinel, II. q. Dunn.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18

New Castle, juno la.-Mrs. George
WooIson died last evening of dropsy.
Mrs. William Freebury died unex-
pectedly last evening of apoplexy. A
few hours previous to her death she
was apparently we'll
Wesley Feddeman, colored, was almost
asphyxiated while at work in the gas
house yesterday afternoon. DR.. Me-
Cabe rendered medical assistance.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Nser..~

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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15
THE PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED.

The problem to be solved today by
the advanced or the leading portion
of the Christian army, Intellectually
and morally, is something like this:
Can the Christian Church be sustain
ed and made efficient as purely an
educational institution,-as an in
stitution whose sole object shall be
the education of men in Christian
thought and Christian living; that is
for the growing of Christian charac-
ter? As an institution of this kind
and for this purpose can the Chris
tian church be sustained and made
efficient This is the problem that
confronts the leading Christian forces
today. This is the problem they have
to solve. This is the question which
we of the advanced guard of the
Christian army-if so we take rank
must answer.
That the church has never, since the
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15
INDIANA CONVENTION.

The Indiana Convention of Universal
lists will meet in McCordsville, Hancock
county. September 2, and 4.
This body is composed of all ordained
Universalist clergymen residing in the
State OF Indiana. duly admitted to its
fellowship, and of lay delegates chosen
by the churches and associations in it's
fellowship.
Each church composed of fifty men,
bers or less shall be entitled to two lay
delegates, and one additional delegate
for each additional fifty members; and
each association shall be entitled to
three lay delegates. The names of such
delegates shall be reported to the Secre-
tary of this Convention prior to the ses-
sion for which they have been chosen.
Let every church and association send
full quota Of delegates; and the friends
of the denomination, whether delegates
or not, are earnestly requested to be
present at all sessions of the Convention.
The McCordsville pastor and people
extend us hearty welcome. They will
entertain free Of any charge. We hope
each church, Sunday, school and Young
Peoples Union will be fully represented
FLORA B. BROWN. Secretary.
DUBLIN, Ind.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15
THE PERVERsION OF SCRIPTURE.

IT is a peculiar characteristic of the
doctrine of endless punishment,when
sincerely believed, to blind and mys-
tify the moral and mental vision of
those who embrace it, especially on
important points connected with re
ligion. When this sentiment is thor
oughly impressed upon the mind the
moral and sympathetic nature be-
comes essentially modified by its
power. 1t paralyzes and deadens the
feelings aud obscures that which is
otherwise clear and lucid.
In reading the Scriptures with a
strong prejudice in favor of this doc
trine, a far-fetched and distorted
sense is affixed to almost every pas
sage; and whatever seems to contain
a threatening or an intimation of suf-
fering, or of punishment, is at once
converted into a proof text of endless
misery. Whether passage has any
reference to another state or not, the
fact that it speaks of punishment is
sufficient to justify in some minds its
application to the future world. And
SO pertinaciously are these erratic and
perverse applications sometimes
maintained, and so furiously urged,
that it is scarcely possible to deter
mine which is the most censurable,
the ignorance or the bigotry in which
they are conceived and maintained.
This is the origin of many of the
perversions of Scripture with which
our alleged Orthodoxy" abounds.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15
REV. B. F. SMOKES VACATION.
He Describe to Reporter How He
Spent Portion of His Vacation.

Rev. B. F. Shook returned last even
ing, says the Wausau (Wis.) Daily Rec
ord of August A, from lake trip from
Chicago to Duluth and back again as
far as Milwaukee. He left Chicago July
23rd on board of the L. M & L. S. T.
Cos passenger steamer Manitou, one of
the finest passenger boats in the lake
service. He went to Mackinac Oh this
boat where he was transferred to the
Peerless, another steamer belonging to
the same line which carried him to Du-
luth. He was greatly pleased with the
island of Mackinac which is unsurpassed
in natural beauty, rising majestically as
it does from the waters edge to height
of 400 feet, and covered with a native
forest of pine, cedar. beach, maple and
many other varieties of trees. This
island is fifteen miles in circumference
and is kept by the government as ma
tional park. On this island is an old
fort built by the French in the early
days of the New Worlds history, which
he found to be in an excellent state of
preservation considering its age. On
this island he found the burying ground
of the soldiers of the war of 1912. who
we're killed 10 the battle that took place
when this fort was captured by our gov
eminent from the English.
Among its many natural wonders he
saw the great natural stone bridge
which is 14S feet in height, the arch of
which is high enough to PERMIT the pas
sage of large vessels bad there been any
water running beneath it.
He describes the scenery between
Mackinac Island and Duluth as fully
equal to any thing which he saw in his
voyage across the Mediterranean Sea in
1878. when he visited Palestine. The
atmosphere was clear, cool and bracing,
and very much in contrast to what it
was on land during the same period. He
passed through the famous ship canal
at Ste. st. Marie, with it's celebrated
locks. which required engineering skill
equal to that which has been utilized to
complete the most famous undertakings
known in the worlds history. All the
great ships that run between Chicago
and Duluth and all eastern ports have
to pass through this wonderful canal.
Among the most interesting sights on
Lake Superior which particularly at
tracted his attention was the great geo.
logical wonder known as the Pictured
Rocks. The copper mines of the Lake
Superior district we're also particularly
interesting. Lake Superior appeared to
him as great ocean studded with innu.
merabIe islands, which we're always in
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15
sight. Its water is clear and cold and
deep and is swarming with fish.

sight. Its water is clear and cold and
deep and is swarming with fish.
The steamers passenger list was very
large, including all creeds and profess
sions. On Sunday, July 26. at the earn
est solicitation of the captain and pass
engere, Mr.. Shook preached one of his
characteristic sermons which delighted
his hearers and at once gave him re.
putation with them as one Of the most
profound thinkers of the times. While
on his return trip, by invitation of the
captain, he held union service in con-
junction with Rev. DIR. Nordep, a re-
formed JEWS Rabbi. of North Chicago.
DR.. Norden in his address stated how
he, 10 company with Mr.. Shook and
Congregational clergyman from Lansing,
Mich, was standing on cliff on Mack
mac island. looking down one Of its pei
pendicular sides at the beautiful lake at
their feet, when he remarked that it was
sight to delight the angels to see a
Jewish Rabbi, Universalist and Con-
gregational preacher standing together
arm in arm, studying the beauties of
nature instead OF quarreling over creede,
whereupon Mr.. Shook, who was the
center of the trio, stretched forth his
hands in benediction saying, Here
stands Universalist preacher repre-
sentiug the Fatherhood of God and the
brotherhood of the human family, with
arms of love around you ready to bear
you to Paradise
Mr.. Shocks Wausau parish has sur
prised him with the proffer of vacation
of six weeks. The above shows how we'll
Mr.. Shook understands using vacation
days to good advantage.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15
The Bible Contains Absolute Truth.
(The Evangelist.)
Universalist Hersonal.

President Lee is now in Galesburg
preparing for removal to his new home
at Canton, N. Y. He will leave Galee-
burg, with his family, about August 10.
Remarks the Leader in personal"
with reference to our General Agent:
Mr.. E. F. Endicott will not see or
know of this personal until it is beyond
his control in print. We knew that he
came from the Endicott family of the
Massachusetts Bay Settlement. But
now comes the proof, no weak link in
the long chain. that he is a direct de
scendant of Edward |. of England, and
so from William the Conqueror! Nor
man blood!"
Rev. B. F. Eaton. of Worcester, Mass,
we'll known to multitudes of our Ohio
readers, has been called to mourn the
death OF his sister. Mrs. Charles E.
Trick, of Kensington, n. II.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15
THE SITE OF PARADISE.

IHERE are more imam elgnty dlHer-
ent theories regarding the site of
paradise, according to writer in the
Hebrew Standard, > namely: Poly
nesian islands, Canaries, Cashmere,
delta of the Indus, Arabia, Persia,
Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine, Ar
menia, Scandinavia, eastern Prussia,
foot of st. Gothard in Switzerland,
etc. These theories, the same writer
maintains, are deficient in three re-
spects which he thus outlines: They
try to harmonic the biblical descrip-
ton with actual geographical condi-
tions; they do not strictly adhere to
the principle that the words used in
the description of paradise must have
the same meaning that they always
have in other passages of the Old
Testament, and lastly, they confuse
biblical and extra biblical ideas, fail
ing to distinguish between the He
brew conception of paradise and the
primitive Babylonian view.
The writer further describes the
views of the Babylonians in reference
to this interesting historical question:
paradise, or the fountain of life, ac-
cording to the Babylonian view, was
situated not at the head of four rivers,
but at the mouth of the rivers. The
same idea is found in the oriental
legends concerning Alexander the
Great, which are ultimately derived
from the Babylonian Nimrod epic.
When the Hebrews adopted the Baby
l)nian idea of paradise they trans
ferred the garden of Eden from the
mouths of the rivers to the heads of
these same four rivers. This was
done in accordance with the idea of
the Hebrews that God dwelt in the
north. Such an idea is found, for
Instance, in the first chapter of Eek
iel, where the prophet in relating his
vision distinctly says that he saw
it northward. And so, too, in the
fourteenth chapter of Isaiah. Now
these changes, of course, entailed
geographical confusion, because,
while the four rivers all empty into
the Persian gulf, they do not, of
course, spring from the same source"
The site of Paradise is one of the
unsettled questions on any theory of
its existence. If there ever was an
actual Paradise its exact location can
not be ascertained. On the myth
cal theory its origin is equally uncer
tain, as the myth does not locate it in
any exact manner. The most curious
view probably ever held on this sub
ject is deliberately outlined in DIR.
Wa,ren's volume, Paradise Found"
in which that eminent Methodist di-
vine located the original paradise at
the north pole, and gave many very
ingenious arguments in defense of
his proposition that the original
fountain of life" had it's spring in
that region. 1t is not probable that
many were ever converted to DIR.
Warren's theory, but his reasoning
and illustrations were decidedly in
teresting and attracted quite wide
attention when his book was first
published.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15

The presumption is so definitely fixed
and settled in the mind that punish
ment in the Scriptures always signi-
fies endless punishment in a future
world that it is difficult to dislodge
it. Once this prejudice is dislodged
the way is frequently made clear for
the entrance of the more reasonable
and Scriptural view.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15

Drama. The artists undoubtedly have
only the best intentions in extending to
the King of Italy this particular invita-
ton, but the authorities Of the Vatican
may detect in it an undersigned signifi-
canoe. 10 their view coming events"
may be forshadowed in his majesty's
visit. if he responds favorably to the in
yitation.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15
REV. ELMER JACOBS AND
BRYAN, o.
TO the Editor of THE UNIvERsALIsT:

To the Editor of The UNIvERsALIsT:
DEAR BROTHER: At meeting of our
parish held Sabbath last, it was the
unanimous vote of all present to ask
Bro. Jacobs to remain with us for an
other year. which we trust he will do.
But he feels that change of climate
would be of 80 great benefit that he
is undecided as what is best for him to
do. Let him do as he thinks best, for
when health is at stake all else should
give way. E. T. BINNs.
RpvAN n
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15
The Young Peoples Organizations.
THE 0utlOOkA

Christian Endeavor and kindred young
peoples organizations came into exist
ence at the pivotal conjunction Of great
agitations in the social political, econo-
mic, and ecclesiastical world. and these
rev movements have taken to them
selves the task of solving practically.
and upon Christian basic, these great
problems. The scope of the work is in
Dictated by the four great advanced
movements of Christian Endeavor, viz:
Missionary extension" christian citi
zenship." "Evangelistic endeavor," and
The rescue of the Sabbath" During
the convention great interest was mani
tested in the discussion of these topics.
which are SO vital to the future of Chris.
tianity and civilization.
The Bible Contains Absolute Truth.
(The Eyangelist.l
The mystery OF the miracle of inspira-
ton is no less than that of creation.
The Book was made to be studied. Any
honest inquiry into it's history and con-
tents is right; any view o; the method of
the miracle, is entirely admissible, wor
thy of any and all respect, as the case
may be. All that we must hold firmly
and absolutely is that the Bible contains
the ultimate truth on our relations to
God in both worlds, that is, on our duty
and destiny.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15

When Prince Philibert of Oranges
grave was found to be empty at Padua
recently, the city officials began to hunt
for him, and have now presented to the
Dutch authorities a small casket con-
tanning the Princes ashes. 1t seems
that his body was cremated in 1880. after
the siege of Florence.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15
In Which Glass?

You must either serve or govern.
Must be slave or must be sovereign,
Must, in fine. be block or wedge,
Must be anvil or be sledge.
q ,atha
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-09
HARRISON AT CINCINNATI.
The Ex-President Addresses an Enthusi
astic Audience.

The Ex-President Addresses an Enthusi-
astic Audience.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 9.-The sky was
clear but the weather cold when ex-
President Harrison, with his wife by
his side, set out for Music hall. The
Blaine club in uniform, led by a splen-
did band, served as his escort. All
along the line Of march the sidewalks
were crowded with people. The shout
ing along the line was from 1000
throats at time, and it never ceased.
Long before o'clock the crowd be-
gan to assemble in front of Music hall.
At o'clock the doors were thrown
open and in less than 10 minutes the
hall including the great stage was
filled. Still people kept coming until
all the aisles and other standing room
were filed. Thousands crowded in the
corridors and on the outside and turned
homeward or went to the overflow
meeting on the, outside.
When ex-President Harrison arrived
the applause was unbounded. Mayor
Caldwell, the officials of the Repub-
ican clubs and other prominent citi.
zens occupied front seats Hon. Thomas
McDougall presided and introduced the
ex-president. When the applause had
subsidized Mr.. Harrison began his speech
by eulogizing the Republican nominees
for president and vice president. He
then took up the issues Of the cam.
paign and discussed them at length.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-09
POPULIST GAINS
Georgia Election Returns Still
Show a Democratic
Majority,
But It Will Not Be as Large
as Earlier Reports
Indicated.
Returns From Florida Also Show
q Decrease in the Demo.
cratic Majority.

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 9.-There is no
doubt that Georgia Democrats have
elected their ticket, though the later
returns tend to increase the Populist
vote, and the Democratic majority will
consequently be cut down from early
estimates.
The special returns from McDuffie
county, the home of Thomas e. Wat
sou, show that the Populists have car
ried it by 5O4 majority. Seaborn
Wright, the Populist candidate for gov
ernor, carries his home county, Floyd,
a former Democratic stronghold, by
200 majority. The later returns
show greater Populist gains than losses.
Cobb county, the home of Democratic
Chairman Clay, which reported 500
Democratic majority, shows only $50
Democratic majority. Several Demo
cratic counties show up with larger ma
jorities than at first reported, but it is
not believed that Atkinson's majority
will exceed $4,000, and perhaps it will
not be more than 10000. The Demo
cratic majority will exceed the vote
given Atkinson by several thousand.
The slowness with which the official
returns ars received is causing much
complaint, and the Populists are charg'
ing frauds in the Southern cOun.
ties, where the negro vote is the strong
est
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-09
Some London Comment.

LONDON, Oct. 9.-The Star, touching
upon the resignation of Lord Rosebery
remarks: Lord Rosebery's fall was
dramatic and tragic. The hand which
raised him up pulled him down. One
result OF Lord Rosebery's reign is that
it may be predicted that the Liberals
will never again be led by peer
TIP. CConnor, in The Sun, says
1.-THE truth is that Lord Roseberry
never had chance. He made many
mistakes and his language on the Irish
question was especially open to grave
disapproval. But all the same, he die
not get chance. The situation il
grave. If Mr.. Gladstone's return is inn
possible, if popular opinion will not
form for Lord Rosebery to return
the choice must lie between Harcourt
and Morley. Ny preference is for Nor
ley, as he is more intimately associated
with home rule
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-09
BUTLER'S OPINION.
Watson's Popularity Attested by the Large
Popalist Vote in Georgia.


Popdlist Vote in Georgia.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-Relying to an
inquiry from the Atlanta Journal as to
his opinion of the result of the Georgia
election, Senator Butler sent the follow
ing telegram: ..
1T is almost certain that a majority
of the white votes of Georgia was cast
for the Peoples party state ticket. This
is great gain over the party's last
vote and is due to the personal popu-
larity of Tom Watson in his own state,
and to the desire of the. people to re.
buke the management Of the Demo-
cratic party in state affairs Of Georgia.
Evidently the Democratic party is in
debted to the negro vote for whatever
kind of victory they have won.
"The outlook for Bryan and silver
is much better than it was 10 days ago.
The reaction against schemes and
methods of the Republican party has
already set in, and will grow in force
until the day of the election. This
proves the impotency of Doodle cam
paign when the people are aroused on
great and vital issue. The present
indications show 2S2 electoral votes
reasonably certain for Bryan, with at
least chance for 70 more
Senator Faulkner of the Democratic
congressional committee expressed the
opinion that in the presidential election
Georgia would increase her Democratic
majority to $4,000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-09
Highest Leavenng StengthLatest u S. Govt Report
R0H:a!!a!l! g! RSxaS&E RskiR&
ABSOLUTELY PURE

the love of those who liz beneath the flag
and come today To submit fer your con-
sidrr:.tion some re-. SONS why Republicans
should join with us upon the platform
which we have adopted.
The Populists have already joined with
us will say joined with us. they may
SAY wc have join, Il with them, but care
rot kow.you express it, SO we are together
POW. Applause. There is this differ
cncr Lctwc"n Republicans who como to us
and Democrats who 30 from us. The
Democrats who go from us must rcpudi-
ate the history Of the Democratic party
and abandon that which has been Demo,
cratic from the time when jefferson or
ganized the Democratic party. The Re
publicans who come to us have simply to
stand by that which the Republican party
used to advocate, and which in this cam
paign it has abandoned
From Burlington Mr.. Bryan goes
westward through Iowa, thence to
South Dakota, North Dakota and Min.
ueSOta