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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04
FINDING CHRIST.

The late Rev. Sumner Ellis, in one
of his sermons, told a beautiful story
which we have never heard repeated,
of an old sailor who in prayer
meeting arose and announced that he
had found Christ. 1t was at time
when the thought of the meeting had
centered around the necessity of
seeking the Saviour; and of not only
seeking, but finding him. The old
sailor arose and in trembling tones
announced that he had indeed found
Christ, but he had not found him at
first in the Gospels, nor in the prayer
or sermons of any pulpit, nor in any
revival speech or song. He seldom
or never went where Christ was lifted
up before him in this way. He had
found him in an act of Christian pity
and kindness, standing there like the
angel in the sun. In one of the
coolest and widest days of the win
ter he had been shipwrecked and
cast ashore on Cape Cod, and in a
perishing condition found one of
those sailors refugees that Christian
hearts and hands have set along that
exposed coast-a loving tribute of
shelter, food, and fuel, to any child
of misfortune that might need.
"When saw all this" said the Sob
bling old sailor, 81 saw Christ, and
knew he had been there and done it,"
Can we not thus see Christ in all
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The following story of the pop,

The following story of the Pope may or
may not be true, says the New York Tri
bune, but many Catholics think that it
throws light on the appointment OF Mon
signor Satolli as Apostolic Delegate in
this couhtry. Some years ago German
Bishop was urging the Holy Father to
grant him certain privileges.
Il should like to please you, but it is
impossible" said the Pope.
Again the Bishop urged his request.
1T is against the canonical law"
Still the Bishop was not satisfied.
There is only one thing left for you
to do" said Leo, with something of an
amused smile on his thin lips.
"And that is?" said the Bishop, ca
gerly.
go to America. There the Bishops
are more privileged than the Pope him
self"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04

THE Universalist ministers of Chicago
and vicinity at the monthly meeting
held on the day following the death of
Mr.. JAMES H. SWAN, instructed COM
mittee to report resolutions in reference
to the bereavement. This committee
reports as follows:
WHEREAS. we have learned with pro.
found sorrow of the sudden death on Sun.
day morning, Dec. Is, of Mr.. JAMES HI.
SWAN, of st. Paul's Church, and whereas
this bereavement is felt very sorely by
the ministers of the Universalist Church
in this vicinity and will be widely recog
nized throughout our church as be-
reavement of no common order; and
WHEREAS, we deem it appropriate that
the records of this Ministers Meeting
should embody suitable expression of
sorrow at the departure from earthly
scenes of this brother beloved and fell
low helper in the work of our church;
therefore
ResOlUed, That in the decease of Bro.
James H. Swan we are called to part
with one who has endeared himself to
us by many years Of active work in the
service of the Universalst Church in
this city and the State, and by personal
relations of sympathy and kindness to
our entire fraternity. We hereby place
upon record our remembrance of his
broad and generous spirit. his winning
graces of manner and his uniform cour-
teey and helpfulness. He was ever
ready to respond to the call of need, and
by his eloquent speech and words of
wise counsel assisted and profted our
congregations in many emergencies.
AS presiding officer in our State Conven-
ton for over thirteen years thrice elect
ed president since 1879, he was always
prompt in the discharge of his duties
and administered his trust with fidelity
and consideration. In the Executive
Committee he was invariably faithful
and nobly bore his share of res ponsi-
bility. Wherever he was placed we had
the example before us of a Christian
gentleman. who loved his church and
was ever ready and willing to render
service in it's behalf.
Resolued, That we recognize in Mr.
Swans deep religious nature and uplift-
ing spirituality the source of his great
usefulness and enduring virtues. His
character was the outgrowth of his re-
ligion and his religion was that of the
sincere and loyal Christian. While we
bow in submission to the will of the
Father who has called him home, and
find ourselves Borrowing most of all
that we shall see his face no MORE" we
are grateful for the noble example which
he has left to us and will sacredly treas
ure it in memory as priceless possess
ion of our church and faith. May the
loving care of Him who doeth all things
WE'LL and in whose hands are the issues
of life and death, be with the bereaved
family of our brother and comfort and
bless all who mourn his unexpected and
very sorrowful decease.
< "a. Z. o Wire Committee.
JACOB STRAUB
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THE MISSOURI VALLEY.

Before the vision far and wide extends
A level plain vast expanse Of green,
Where waving grass and pleasant groves are
seen:
brimming river through 1t curves and bends,
The waters bearing silt from mountain glen,
The muddy torrent cutting here and there,
Exposing sands and forming lakelets fair:
And DER it dotted are the homes Of men.
The fertile soil of ages here is stored,
Long gathered from the distant higher land,
But late subjected to the growth of corn.
o landscape fair and freel Bright fields adoredl
From these each year rich tribute we demand,
And will demand for millions yet unborn.
GEO. w. WAKEFIELD. in Lombard Review.
SIOUX CITY, la.
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DEAR Sightseeing in the paper tes-
timonials to the excellency and worth of
your paper, l feel like saying that The
UNIvERsALIsT is to me the most eagerly
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mother has been a subscriber to the
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su bscriber ever since she was young
girl; and she is 70 now and l feel as if
l could not do without it, Grace G.
Wilson. MeiasUilLe. 0.
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Il would not know how to get along
without the paper as there is no church
of our faith / can attend. have taken
TIE UNIvERsALIsT since it started; the
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before them. Hoping that your publ
cations may bring comfort TO many
homes, your well.wisher Mrs. S. f.
Thomas, Adrian, Mich.
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beginning with the Christmas number.
This is for Christmas gift to my hus-
band and want to get the Christmas
number to him on Christmas morning
as he will appreciate and enjoy the paper
more than anything l can give him."
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is not insensible to the dangers atten-
dant on her mission. She knows the
perils to be encountered, but in spirit
Of sublime devotion to duty, with firm
tread, she advances on its path and
leaves results to God"
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j. s. CANTwELL, DID,, EDITOR.

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'The paper is grand and is doing more
good than its managers can ever imagine.
The reason why so many oppose Uni
versalism is because they do not know
what it is."-ReU. John Broivn, Belle
Rire. III
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6HOrIS OF the 1rlenQ6 OF THIS enterprise.
From early life he was religious and
in the Christian church he took deep
interest. For number of years he
preached occasionally. In 1886 he was
ordained to the Christian ministry. He
was reverent. thoughtful, prepared his
sermons with much care and preached
them with religious earnestness. To
the church in all its highest interests, he
was sincerely devoted. AS parishioner
he was kind, friendly and helpful, ever
ready to do what he honorably could, to
further the cause that he loved. For
years he was Moderator of the Akron
church and in him the pastor found
true and faithful friend. Whenever
consistent with his duty to the College
he attended the Ohio Convention and
his voice was ready to advocate all meas
ures his good judgment commended.
At the last session at Cleveland he was
honored with presidency of the Con-
vention, and at the last session of the
Western Reserve Association he was
elected President of that body.
August 20, 1878, he and Miss Edna
Winslow of Windsor, Ashtabula county,
Ohio were married. This was union of
true hearts and his domestic relations
have been very happy. He loved his
home and in it found that comfort and
help that made his domestic life rich and
pure.
He was a man of clean habits and
virtuous life. He scorned to do any.
thing unworthy. He was the soul of
honor and conscientiously aimed to do
what he considered right His judg-
ment was not infallible, and mistakes
were part of his experience. Positive
in his convictions he sometimes antagon-
lied those of different opinions. Yet
they had reason to respect him for his
honesty and sincerity.
By his death the church loses the
counsel and help of an earnest, capable
and consecrated minister, and the Col
lege friend who had given the best Of
his life to its welfare. But the blow
falls specially hard upon his loving and
devoted wife, and his father upon whom
the intirmities of age are pressing. Two
brothers and two sisters survive. One
sister, Inez L. Shipman, is graduate of
Buchtel College and Professor in Gin
ton Liberal Institute at Fort Plain,
NY.
His funeral services was held at the
family residence in Akron at P. M. Fri
day, December 20. Rev. Andrew Will.
son life long friend of the family Off
ciated and paid fitting tribute to the
memory of one that he esteemed and
loved. Rev. j. F. Thompson assisted in
the service. The floral offerings were
abundant and beautiful There was a
large concourse of relatives and friends.
The members of the faculty and many
classmates and students attended. On
Saturday the body was taken to Girard,
Pa. and laid beside that Of his sainted
mother.
In their great bereavement those
specially afflicted have the sympathy of
host of relatives and friends who
mourn the loss of a truly valuable and
honorable man, scholar and a Chris
tian. ANDREW WILSON,
RAvENNA, o.
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effect to arouse the attention of the men
of pronounced business integrity to the
great evils of the city and cause few OF
them to serve the city in the council,
even at the expense of their personal
convenience, great end will be accom-
plished. Chicago should be ruled by its
best citizens and not by its political
"bums" and saloon keepers. If Mayor
Swift's words are needed a desirable
change will come over municipal affairs
before another New Years day.
NOS
The speech of Mayor
Opinions Of Lead Swift is highly com
ing Ultlzens' mended by leading
citizens as brave and vigorous utter
ance and needed and timely warning.
Charles B. Farwell is reported as of the
opinion that the speech has attracted as
much attention as any that ever came
from mayor. Philip D. Armour as
serts that the responsibility has been
courageously put Where IL belongs. MAI
shall Field hopes the vigorous declara-
tion will result in complete change of
the tax regulations. Edison Keith sug-
gests special session of the legislature
to remedy the financial troubles and to
help the mayor in his effort to secure
good rule for the city. A. A. Sprague
hopes that this newly created interest
will bring about a wholesome reform
Thomas Murdoch Endorsed all that had
been said and believed the speech would
make great changes at the next election
Let us hope so. Happy New Year te
Mayor Swift, and may fresh accessions
of grace mark every step Of his career
while he remains Mayor of Chicago.
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GAS am the only one in this neigh
borhood who takes THE UNIvERsALIsT l
have been doing little missionary work
and send you list herewith to whom
send the paper. wish them to have the
holiday numbers Julia Nc Clearly
AUa, o.
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There is no church of our faith here
and THE UNIvERsALIsT is like the shad-
ow of a great rock in a weary land."-
Mrs. e. o. Babco1, Genera, O.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04

We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old
and New Testaments contain revelation of the
character of God, and of the duty, interest and
final destination of mankind.
II.
Webelieve that there is one God whose nature
Is Love, revealed in one Lord Jesus Christ, by
one Holy Spirit of Grace who will finally restore
the whole family of mankind to holiness and
happiness.
III.
We believe tina. holiness and true happiness
are inseparably connected, and that believers
ought to be careful to maintain order, and prae-
tice good works, for these things are good and
profitable unto men.
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Letter of Coincidence from the Olmsted
Universalist Church,

Letter of Coincidence from the Olmsted
Universalist Church.
OLMsTED. o., DEC. 10. DEAR SISTER
SHIPMAN:-The news of the tragic death
of your beloved husband came to the
people of the Olmsted church during
the annual session of the Ladies Society
convened in the parlor of the church. at
once checking the flow of joyous enc
tons which are usually at full tide on
such occasions.
The dark pail of bereavement seemed
to rest on the pulpit from which he has
so recently ministered unto us in such
loving fidelity. turning our season of
festivity into one of deep and sincere
mourning. The heartfelt sympathy of
all went out equally to you, and our
venerated father Shipman and family,
in tender solicitude for your welfare in
this hour of sudden and terrible trial;
and all felt that some token of our sor-
row and sympathy must be expressed in
a way to reach you, and, as we trust,
afford you a small need of sustaining
strength and help.
Therefore it was resolved that COM
mittee be appointed to communicate to
you our deep sense of personal loss, and
heart sorrow for you in this dark pas
sage of your mortal pilgrimage, and it is
our prayer that you may be sustained
by that trusting faith which teaches
that our Fatherly God does not love
you less, because you are made to pass
under the rod.
j. F. RICE, Committee.
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UNIvERsALIsT PROFESSION OF FAITH.
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An English contemporary reminds US
that Tennyson's words on honest doubt
are not always quoted in full. The re-
otter should ION to say:
He fought his doubts, and gathered strength;
He would not make his judgment blind,
He faced the spectres of the mind.
And laid them: thus he came at length
To find stronger faith his own;
And power was with him In the night
Which makes the darkness and the light,
And dwels not in the light alone.
500
The Committee appointed by the
local councils of the Junior Order of
United American Mechanics to raise a
fund for the purchase of the Betsy Ross
mansion on Arch street, Philadelphia,
where the first American flag was made,
have decided to make the movement ma
tional and to ask patriotic citizens
throughout the United States to con-
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04

The body of Prof. Shipman was taken
to Girard, Pa, for burial on the Satur
day following his death. Rev. H. B.
Taylor, our Girard pastor, and Rev. O..
r. Washburn of Linesville, officiated at
the brief service at the grave. A Penn
sylvania correspondent writes: Father
Shipman is of course terribly shaken by
this blow in his old age, but l never
witnessed greater devotion to our Chris
tian principles than this aged clergyman
exhibited under his sorrow" We bless
God for the sustaining power of Chris
tian faith amid sorrows whose purpose
He alone can know.
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This plain talk will no
This Very Plain doubt result in great
Talk. GOOD S;,n;Ior +oll,
has been heard before, but seldom, if
ever, in the history of Chicago. was the
truth declared under such impressive
circumstances. 1t was the Mayor Of
Chicago speaking the plain truth before
a company of citizens who have the
power in their own hands to change the
conditions which reflect so shamefully
on the credit and standing of the mu,
nicipality. If the stirring talk has the
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04

UNIvERsALIsT PROFESSION OF FAITH.
ADOPTED 1903.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-02

"when tho votes arc counted" 500
Comptroller Eckeis AZ inllsnlpoi4. 'yon
will md that ter l'm0erus Vote fr
Mckinley where one republican votes f.r
Bryan"
Strong objection IS being made by soae
of the delegates To the indianapolis eon-
vention 60 'he nomnatlcu ~ "a ;h.fd urtD'
on the ground that 50 many democrats pa
synra thy with Il VIII vote for Mckiuty
that tae movement wal b- dscreitte1
by the election rolurns.
There ls na laas' amy fort made to
conceal th" art that tho iriiar"rons an
Icrpr se ls scheme ma18s.i strictly in
the interests ~ Wlaam Mckinney. Ev-
dcnce = mr. wanting tAat the managing
director Of The concern q one Mark jianna
OF ohi3. lis ayow'i fraie mark l. ANY
thing 10 defeat BRYAN rs real motto IS
Anything G, e!ect McK.niey"
IN" F9s' wshcs the Hardyifes Of Texas
much lol la tB,.r new role 40 iIanulltes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-02
WILL MAKE A FIGHT.

Democratic Leaders Believe That Bryan,
Can Carry New York.
New York. August 3O.-lt Is reported
that Senator Jones is coming to New
York this week for conference with SEN
itor Gornan IF Maryland. The journal
says today that wdhin the last two weeks
the leaders of the democracy have had
the conclusion forced upon them that, not :
wlthstanding their belief in the beginning
of the campaign that New York was not
1 battle ground, 1t is here that great
light must be made, with u splendid
chance of victory. Even after Mr.. Bryan's
speech In Madison Square garden there
was soma doubt as to the strength of the
tree silver isn't. ment in New York State
His advisers almost persuaded him and
his friends that all their efforts should
be devoted to the Middle West, the South
and the Pacific coast.
New York leaders however assured
Mr. Bryan that he could carry the State.
and they asserted that his receptions at
Their predictions were verified to such an
extent especially In Buffalo. where one
sixth Of the population turned out TO wei
,one hinh-that MIR. Bryan himself be-
ZANE convinced that New York could he
arr.ed by the democracy. lie told this
10 Us friends and hence IL has been de-
cided to make a fight to carry the State.
This Is the reason that Sc nator Jones Is
10 come here to meet Senator German
who has promised that, while he himself
NH not take a public part In the cam
iaign here he VIII help the committee all
ne cun with his advice and counsel.
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:
CAUGHT AT THEIR TRICKS

An Issue OF fact has been raised tyyeen
tho populst bosses and the stan CORE.
sponhcnt Of the News
The former have dcutcd tho nccurar,,
Of the report made hy the latter that ,o,,
agreed to a fusion vim the republicans
on tho basis OF republican support FOR
h"rhy and populs, support for McKin-
ley. The correspondent r,nftrms his story
and says that the ropulist managers are
s1peamish ahou, the matter hecause they
fear disclosure OF their plans at This
dme might result In the defeat Of Their
designs.
III Is well known principle OF law that
confession against interest rs to h.
strongly considered for the party making
H. Tho sympathles OF the News In thls
contest are known 10 bo with Mckinley
and ke2rby. Its testimony TO che terms
Of the fusion deal are given against self
interest. and its word In this instance out
weighs she denials Of rho popuiis, manaK-
ers. Besides. there is plenty Of corrohorl
tive evidence to show that a. is telling The
truth. Sincere populisNs throughout tho
State who value their principles more
than temporary triumph locally. through
diseraceful bargain, are denouncing the
proposed alliance as unnatural. and
threaten to organize a revolt against It,
The Office brokers who secured control
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and file were no. watching the game, have
been caughs AT their tricks. There is no
use for them TO splutter and deny. Tho
whole story u out. and they may ss well
own up and MAKE the best % II. Williams
and Tracy are committed TO reciprocity
deal with the r'pibilcans. The ccsnmuni-
cation sent by them to tho late democratic
state convention was merely ruse 10
lay the premises .or the execution Of their
contoct with Chairman Grant, which con
tract Is countrrsigned by Mark Hanna and
IL the inspiration for the claim repeatedly
made by republican organs in the Ea<.
that Texas win give is electoral vote 10
Mckinley. Tracy and Williams and the
poIuilist politicians hack of this move
mcni including Jerome Kearby and Kar-
nett Gibbs. viii fud before the campaign
Is over that there IL more OF principle aud
conscience in the suh-strata OF mo popu-
list movement than they have hareained
for. There IL a reckoning aehcat for ihcn
and their Judges wiz he the ueople whose
votes ihey have assumed 20 tr.-lt a. 50
much personal assets 10 be used for their
advancement.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-09-02
IN OHIO'S CAPITAL CITY.
Democracy Leader Addressed His
Largest Audience.
THIRTY THOUSAND CITIZENS THERE
Mr.. Bryan Received Another Ovation NJ
Cleveland. and was Escorted by
Committee to Columbus.

rs,,.,. al. c, ~. o..
,oi"'i'ous' ONO september l. ne i'e'
silver campaign in Ohio attained Its hlgf
water mark Hast nirh, in cleveland. bu,
d.. o,,,,--,,,y." 80 :, ~, ,,,,. no.,
way o"'p0H'Ai VI pe'tHe 10 ~ az" "V''
the democratic presidential riniidate .
tho State capital tonight was greater in
,,-,,,o,.,,,,. ~. -, -, ~, IT,, ,A.,
l'Ofo' Wv" ~ nv s'"c ~ '"s - '"'A'
thai IN the Northern NJ iropohs had been.
Mir BRYAN had the state cApltol ground,
,.- bt. So, II a.. ,,,.,,,,.,. - "a
AZ. us ''' N'"' ""' ''e 'iN'"''' "a
poiltc'ans contains no such demonstNtion
as tho one In which he PLAYED the sian
r.-. r,b.hi,,r.s .h,, ,n ,oi,,,..,l M.
i"''''"'~'''s - '"A' Nv P'''' 49,
traction has ever drawn SO strongly In
columbus.
,,,,,..s -, a.. ....... ,.,.,,,., ,,......
y 'ooiei ana nag -lrSl'eo p'N'loli" 'aFee
ise eastern front OF the capitol building,
and 49, MIR n,.yau io,ke4 lawn .-ou its
-. -
ne tWstty e., anoNe we s,'ee'' a.
saw IN" steps and terraces pnck'd n soll0
IONS. with IN, gloomy stone well Tor NE
bsn ksrouni. whale AZ tae other thfea sides
~ tnr stage, on hNn ~ 'eVsia acres
STOOL res ANTS. 81 Nhich az accurate Is
innate Vas an imnos sihihiy tud wh'.h .
careful guess would place az 3t,"". Look
!nS down from ny roof Of the ,oWiul
building an hour 'srfnrc the c4ntt fitr's