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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-25
Edison's Record of Patents.

Thomas A. Edison has been granted
I'll patents DUNG the last twenty-five
years, which beats the record of all
times and all countries by a large ma
jority. Elihu Thomson stands No. 2
on the list, with 394; Francis H. Rich
ards is third, with 343; Edward Weston,
274; Charles e. Scribner, 24S; Charles
J. Vanderpoole, with pa; Randolph NJ.
Hunter, with 22S; and George West
inghouse, with 217. Seventeen other
gentlemen have received more than 100
patents during the twenty-five years
ended with 1895. Connecticut patents
more inventions than any other State
in proportion to its population. The
District of Columbia comes second.
Then come Massachusetts,, Rhode Isl
and, New Jersey, New York, Montana
and Colorado. The inventive genius
is least developed in Mississippi, South
Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama,
Georgia and Arkansas, where compare
lively few patents have been applied
for.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-25

"Sleep on Till Day." new song by
Anton Strelezki, has been followed by
a comic song, entitled, "Sleep on All
Day." which is said to be more popu.
lar than Mr.. Strelezkis' theme.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-25

ing to the various pieces of apparatus
to be controlled, and to places from
which it is desired to shut the machin-
cry off. The air-pump automatically
stops when it has produced in the sys-
TEN the desired pressure. The auto
matte device consists of an auxiliary
governor belted to the engine shaft,
and brass pipe, working in stuffing
box so as to be easily adjusted to any
height This pipe is closed at the end
by small glass tube, like an ordinary
test tube, but much thinner than the Or
binary tubes. The movable brass
U-tube is adjusted SO as to carry the
glass end a very short distance above
the normal position to which the gov
ernor balls revolve. Any dangerous
increase in speed will lift the balls, thus
breaking the glass tube and relieving
the pressure of the compressed air,
which acts to operate valve cutting
off the supply of steam. These tubes
are also located on each side of the
main belt and above the belt, so that In
case of the raising of a lap of the belt
it will break one of the tubes and thus
stop the engine, or if the belt should slip
off sideways the same result would be
produced.-Philadelp Record.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-25

Not Injured by High Voltage Jsires.
An experiment to ascertain whether
a high pressure alternating current can
be sent from a conductor to earth by
means Of jet of water from hose of
a fire engine, and also whether the cur
rent can be transmitted to the fireman
under such circumstances, was made
q short time ago by Professor Slaty, of
Berlin. The overhead conductors of a
10000 volt power transmission line
were used for the experiment. A volt
meter was connected between the metal
mouth-piece of the water hose and the
earth. On turning the water on to the
live conductors no flow of current to
earth was noticeable.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-25
Speed of Electric Locomotives.

u
Apropos of the shipment of the last
of the three electric locomotives for the
operation of the trains in the Belt
Line tunnel at Baltimore is the state
ment made by the designers, the Gen.
eral Electric Company, that with these
locomotives speed of eighty miles an
hour has been attained without effort,
and that they could as easily make $50
miles an hour as a steam locomotive
makes CO. AS the electric locomotives
have in all respects fulfilled the claims
of their designers, there is no reason
to disbelieye this statement.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12
A WORD TO THE CHURCHES.

The Western Conference of Uni
versalist churches has been an
nounced and the committee will be
ready very soon to place before the
readers of The UNIvERsALIsT the
program and speakers for the great
occasion. Questions of supreme in
terest to the cause of vital Christianity
and to our Church, will be presented
for discussion, not the least of which
will be UNCONVENTIONAL needs. This
last will have large place in the de-
alterations of the Conference, and of
it.elf is of sufficient importance to in-
sure large gathering of clergymen
and laymen at Oak Park in October.
There must be concentration of
churches and ministers on the impor-
tant work before us. 1t is not the
purpose of the committee in charge
to discuss Herbert Spencer and Fred
erick Harrison, agnostic philosophy
and the higher criticism, but to study
practical and spiritual needs. We
need to open our minds to the air of
heaven-the air which is composed
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12
MRS. CAROLINE A. SOULE.

REV. CAROLINE A. SoULE has been
spending few weeks at Mounetier
Mounetier Marie, Haute Savoie, France,
in quest of the health and strength for
which this celebrated resort is said to be
unrivalled. At the hotel Bellevue,
about half way up the Great Saleri, she
has found all the luxuries needed to
make life thing of Joy, and at a merely
nominal price, compared with the ex-
penses OF Metropolitan hotels. There
are not adjectives enough" she writes,
ito convey to you any correct expression,
of the varied views; such as Geneva,
with it's storied lake; some twenty or
more quaint hamlets; grey and green
mountains of any shape; and best of all
Mt. Blanc, with its retinue of snow
covered peaks, l hope to be able to go
to Chamoiny in few days. and then the
desire of fourteen years will be graft
fied.p
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12

Mr.. Joseph B. Bishop, in an article in
the Forum on the Social and Economic
Influence of the Bicycle" points out
that the present interest in bicycling is
in no sense "craze." which will disap-
pear in short time. as did the roller
skating craze, for instance. On the
contrary, the bicycle is permanent fac
tor in modern life, which is producing
social and economic changes of far
reaching Importance. In explanation of
his faith in the permanence OF the wheel
Mr.. Bishop says; 1.-The simple fact is that
the human race has discovered a new
power for it's own use. From the earli-
est dawn OF civilization man has been
experimenting with the wheel. which he
invented to increase his powers of loco
motion. He has pressed into this ser.
vice the horse and various other animals,
steam, electricity and compressed air.
Finally he has hit upon device which
makes his own body the source of power.
He has placed wheels upon his feet and
as a result finds his powers of locomo-
ton multiplied by five and even ten."
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12

serious complications Of this nature.
The truth is that the Convention is only
embarrassed in the matter Of current ex-
penses. Enough is not coming in from
month to month to meet its present ex-
penses. which ERE very large. as it has in
hand the care Of our established mis-
sions, the scholarships in our theol-
ogical schools and the salaries OF it's
agents. There is also a debt which
has grown larger in recent years and
which the officials do not desire to
increase. Unless the Convention is
supplied with funds from the parishes
and individual friends, several of the
important missionary enterprises in
which the Convention is now engaged
will have to be discontinued and the
scholarship appropriations largely re-
duced. The emergency is serious
enough to demand the prompt attention
of all interested in the missionary ex-
pansion of our church. But the General
Convention is not bankrupt and in no
danger of becoming bankrupt We in
cline to the opinion that "still-hunt"
among our wealthy parishes and indiv-
idual Universalists who have the means
to relieve the necessities of the Conven.
ton, would be a preferable policy to
that now pursued of using the papers to
proclaim the financial stress which is
now upon the Convention. This latter
policy may be misinterpreted and mis-
understood. The business view, pre-
sented privately to business men. would
undoubtedly prove more effective and is
not in danger of any serious misunder-
standing.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12
HoJo, KyoHoTEI. August ID.

My DEAR MAMMACHAN:
Though l cannot get nice food at all
still am staying her g, for the sea, noun
tain and all ether natural friends are
so lovely and tempting.
Early morning, noon and evening just
before will take meal, am going down
to the beach gathering shell. With lit
tie girl went Mayo yesterday. Nago is
near village from Hoio. just about two
miles. turned left side from the beach
and reached to the old, old temple. The
temple is placed on the lovely mountain
and there / rested, ate some cakes.
1t was very beautiful to look at every
where from that temple.
The girl was very much pleased to
hear me speak about the history of this
Nippon Japan also this Boshu. The
girl asks several questions. After rest
we took beach to go back to our house.
AS we came to the river which is bound
ing Mayo and Hojo we troubled very,
very much for we don't know how deep
il will be to across the stream.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12

forward the work of the church
through the instrumentality of the
State organization.
We sincerely trust that the Wood
lawn Convention of '96 may be made
one of the largest and most useful
Conventions of the past decade. 1t
can be made memorable for numbers
and enthusiasm by the pastors and
parishes cooperating in the work
and giving early attention to the cleo
ton of delegates who will be worthy
representatives Of the individual par
ishes and of the Universalist Church
in Illinois.
Let the word go out into all the
State that Woodlawn invites large
attendance at this, the first State Con-
vention in Ryder Chapel, and that the
Universalists Of Chicago will coop
crate with this enterprising mission
church to entertain the visitors.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12
Wntpersalist personal.

Rev. l. Wallace Gates address until
further notice will be 10 Tsukiji, Tokyo
japan.
Rev. Frank McAlpine. of Peoria. has
returned from his vacation spent in
Michigan and is now at home in Peoria
ready for work.
Rev. Augusta j. Chaplin. was at the
last account resting in Switzerland I'M
der the shadow of Mt. Blanc. from her
travels in Egypt, Syria. Greece. Italy
and other countries. DIR. Chaplin may
return to Chicago in October, but this is
not fully determined as yet.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12

All village naughty children gathered
there and laughed at us. l was think
ing What shall we try? The girl was al.
most crying, for the children were too
naughty for us. told them il they are
all kind and nice and tell us which part
we can across shall give them pretty
picture for all of them. Then the
naughty ones were looking round and
one of them said. "Pease come, 1 will try
first and will show you" Wewent after
him and we could cross the river to the
other side.
The children who all laughed at us
came round me to receive picture.
gave them our Sunday cards.
which l never take away from my body.
Each could not understand what is that
meaning though some could read the
letter. l told them with some simple
way to understand them and told them
about our Father and why we are all
brothers and sisters. They seemed very
much interested and bowed very nicely
instead the last naughty. l said if l
could come over here again l shall give
another picture and tell nice story.
After returned hotel l was tired very
much but felt very comfortable for I
had not expected to tell about our Faith
or today; and felt indeed this world was
no enemy il we are good, for God is al
ways watching at his babies.
Today is nice cool day and l am hop
ing after meal this noon / shall climb
up the mount Tateyama, for it is famous
place in our history.
II you will look at me now you surely
will say, "This not lame. for this is too
black. Indeed my cheeks, neck and
all the other places are 80 black, o! how
beautiful my hands are! Only eyes are
glittering like Diabuten in Ramakma.
But enjoyed very much. l am better
indeed.
shall leave here to morrow, for il 1
shall stay here till tomorrow or if 1
shall stay here till Saturday, l cannot
attend Sunday-school lin Tokyo or give
evening lecture with lantern, for 1 must
be sick again if will ride in ship with all
dirty people.
Please be good and strong and don't
eat so much shiosembei. o, l wish l
could have some.
My love to all please,
IAME-Pilgrim.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12

equally of faith, hope and love, and
clear the world miasma out. Let us
hope for spiritual results, expect
spiritual results and labor for spirit
ual results.
Brethren of the ministry, and
brethren of the churches, the com
mittee ask you to allow nothing
but imperative duty to keep you
away from the gathering. Let
all thought and energy of our
Western church be concentrated on
that event. Where there is a will
there is way. Coax the will into
activity. Let each pastor and each
church be sure that the will is earn
est, consecrated. Concentrated, then
each pastor and each church will find
a way and we shall have a repetition
of Pentecost.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12
DEATH OF REV. L. r. PAIGE, DID,.

Rev DR.. Lucius r. Paige, died in Cam.
bridge Mass, last week, at the great age
of "a years. He was the author of
"Paiges Commentary the standard
commentary of our church, and the 1850
ciate of Ballou, Balfour, and Whittemore
among the Fathers. DIR. Paige was the
oldest clergyman in the Universalist de-
nomination. and man of noble charac.
ter, widely revered and loved. He has
been in retirement from the ministry for
more than generation. The Leaders
tribute to DR.. Paige we hope to use in
our next issue.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12
CORRECTION.

One of the city papers on Monday re-
ported that Rev. T. B. Gregory OF the
Church of the Redeemer was to give a
series of discourses on the silver ques-
lion. The report is false. Mr.. Gregory
has no such intention and has never af-
firmed any such purpose. He does not
propose to use his pulpit for the pro-
mitigation of any political propaganda.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12

The Fifty.ninth annual session of the
Illinois Universalist Convention will be
held in the Universalist church at Wood
lawn Park, in the city of Chicago. Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday, Septem.
Der %. 80. and October l, beginning al
10 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Each parish is entitled to two lay del
egates, and for every twenty-five familiee
above the first twenty-five contributing
to parish expenses, one additional dele.
gate. Parishes are requested to select
their delegates without delay. and il
poss BILE, to send their credentials to the
Secretary before Convention week.
Parishes that have not yet sent in their
annual contributions are requested 10
forward them to the undersigned before
the session begins. if it is possible to do
so.
Policies affecting the welfare of the
church in this State will be considered
and an interesting session is expected.
There should be good attendance.
GEORGE F. HUGBEs, Secretary,
1109 Tacoma Building.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12
A YOUNGgJAPANEsE WORKER.

KARUIRAUA, JAPAN, Aug. Is.
To the Editor of THE UNIvERsALIsT:
Today received from Miss Imai letter
which we thought might be of interest to our
readers. showing as 1t does, how this worker, so
frail in body but so strong in SPIRIT even in her
vacation days, lives her Christianity every day,
where, turning apparent hindrance into golden
opportunities for leading her benighted broth
ers and sisters into the light.
enclose copy of the letter asking you to
have it published in our UNCONVENTIONAL papers.
CATHARINg OSBORN.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12
THE ILLINOIS CONVENTION.
Session of 1896 at WoodIawn Park, Sept.
80 and 80 and Oct L.

AT a meeting of the Executive
Board of the Illinois Universalist
Convention held on Monday, it was
decided to accept the invitation of
the Woodlawn Park parish in this
city, and hold the next annual session
of the Convention in that pleasant
and easily accessible suburb. The
Committee also voted to hold the
Convention one week later than
usual. The Convention will there
fore convene in fifty-ninth an
nual session on Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday, September 20 and
30, and October LIST. The official no.
tice follows:
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12

1t now becomes the duty of our
Illinois parishes to elect delegates to
this annual Convention and prepare
for making it an impressive and rep
resentative gathering.
The pastors of the State are in
vited to give early notice of the Con-
vention and see that delegates are
appointed who will attend and fulfill
their trust. The State Convention is
the representative body of the Uni
versalist Church in the State, and is
composed of the pastors in fellowship
and delegates from the parishes duly
empowered to legislate for the bene-
fit of the denomination. 1t is the
duty of every minister in the State to
attend its sessions and assist in its
deliberations. 1t is likewise the duty
OF every parish to be represented in
its councils by delegates who under
stand business, and who can help to
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12

instead of forgivness with mean re-
action, and the giving forth of SYM
patty as flower yields fragrance,
and the service of condescension.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12
CHICAGO, Sept. 8. 1896.

In advance of the appearance of
the program we outline its promi-
nent features: Tuesday at 1870 the
Occasional Sermon will be delivered
by Rev. Frank McAlpine of Peoria,
The communion service will be OBJ
served after the sermon. The first
afternoon will be given to the annual
reports and the annual meeting of
the Universalist Women's Association
of the State. In the evening sour
Educational Interests" will be pre-
sented in addresses by Rev. DR..
Stocking and President Nash of
Lombard.
Wednesday forenoon the State
Missionary's report will be heard and
discussed, and at IL o'clock Dr. A. j.
Garfield will address the Convention
on sour Missionary Obligations"
Wednesday afternoon from 2
o'clock to 3, the election of officers
and closing business. In the after
noon at 3 o'clock, general discussion
and suggestions concerning our de-
nominational needs. Ten-miuute
addresses by Rev. Messrs. Jardine,
White, Gregory, Straub, Leavitt,
Burnell, and Buckner.
The last evening will be devoted
to the Y. P. G. U. platform meeting.
Addresses by Rev. Messrs. T. b. T.
Fisher, j. Alvin Clark and r. F.
Johonnot. The subjects of these adj
dresses will be announced hereafter
in the regular program.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12

=, IT is matter of grave
The Still Hunt" doubt with many
Preferred. wbether il ia wise to
emphasize 30 persistently in the demon
national press the financial difficulties
of the General Convention. 1t may lead
to the impression that the Convention
is bankrupt which is not the case. 1t
has invested funds Of nearly 1894 900
which place it beyond the reach Of any
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12
Exchange Notes.
Topics of the Day Discussed.
City VS.. Country.
(Christian Work.


The denizens Of the city become in
time 30 enamored of brick walls and
paved streets that the delights Of the
country no longer attract them. The
close of the nineteenth century needs a
new Wordsworth as much as anything
Japanese Christians.
(Journal & Messenger.)
The mistake of the Congregationalists
in japan was in seeking to make the
Japanese Americans, instead of Chris.
tians. There are some very wicked Ameri-
cans. and some very grievous sins con.
nected with our civilization. We are
sending men and women to China to
preach Christ.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-12
Dangers of Immigration.
(The Church, EpiscOpal.J

How far government should inter-
vene to protect the character of its citi-
zenship, to avert the arrangement that
would come into its economic system by
immigration of this character, and to
ward off the dangers that might serious
ly threaten its established institutions,
is a question that has been good deal
discussed, but one which can scarcely be
said to have more than one side. Our
power as a nation to absorb alien and
hostile elements has limit, and we can
not go beyond that limit without threat
ening our own DIES ruction. II we have
a mission to perform in this world, if in
the distant future, both by our example
and by receiving into our body polite
and elevating to the higher standard of
our citizenship many Of the oppressed
and downtrodden OF Europe, we are to
do good work in the world, we are tempt
ing our own downfall by trying to do too
much good at once.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
What Senator Morrill, Did Not Say.

The New York Journal interviewed a
number of republican leaders on the ques-
ton do the recent events in republican
affairs indicate n return to McKinleyism
and high protective tariff by the repub-
lcan porty?" Senator Morrill, did not care
to be interviewed and the Journal said:
Senator Morrill,, chairman OF the Senate
committee on finance, which is TO the
Senate what the ways and means com
mittee is to the House. Trainer of the Nor
rill tariff of war times. the first republican
tariff bill ever enacted into law, 1.-THE Grand
Old Man" of the republican party, lacking
but twelve days of being eighty-six. de-
clined to talk. He thought 1t would not
be proper As n matter of fact, the ven
cradle statesman never gives interviews
upon any subject. His Views are how
ever, well known, and have been for forty
years. Tie hopes to live 10 help enact
another protective tariff law.
We reproduce these comments to show
how Vermonts senior United States SEN
ator is regarded even by democrats. 1t Is
safe to say that all Vermonters and pro-
tectionsts everywhere will join in the
hope that Senator Morrill, may live to help
enact another tariff law. and much longer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-09
EVENING SESSION.
Standing Committees of tho Board An
| nonnoed by President Gutchell

There were no absentees at the evening
session. President Gutchell announced the
following standing committees of the
board:
on water Northumberland Isham
Shea.
on fro epcrtment-Adsit, Mason, Da-
vic.
on stree Observation-Disclosures Isham
Kelley.
on accounts and claims-Wright, Good
ell, Davis.
on pauper department-Isham, Goodell
Wright.
on public buildings and parks-Davis
Adslt, Mason.
on printing and publ!cGtion-Mason
on school and library enthusiastically
Mason, Goodell.
ON health-Shea. Wright, Isham.
On liquor agency-Gutchell. Phelps
Mason.
on railroads-Davis. Shea, Phelps.
On licenses--Isham, Adsit. Wright.
Tho following licenses were granted: TX
d. v. Goodsell for erecting barn on Nort
Willard street; to Daniel Gilmore for re
pairing house on Murray street. to j. S
Morgan for erecting house and shed OF
Weston street, to II, Rosenberg for erect
ing shed on Hyde street; to w. r. Morris
| for erecting building on North Unior
street; to q. +. Collision for repairing
building on Bank street; to d. Millar To-
repairing buildings at the corner Of Uniol
and Howard streets; to B, r. Seymour
for erecting double tenement on BIT. Pau
street; to Fl. NJ Coon for erecting bay win
dow on Church street; to ]. g, Bacon TO
erecting addition to premises at the corne
OF Cedar and Rose streets; to l.. n. Hurb
for erecting piazza on North Willar'
street; to James ConwIll and A, u. Brow
for hacks; to Writer'S & Ruel for Hote
American House. NW
The application Of II. B. Jackson 70
license to erect popcorn stand at tn
corner Of Church and Bank streets. wa
laid on the table. siN
A petition for an extension southcrly @
the sewer In st. Paul street was referre
to the street commissioners
A petition Tor firo hydrsnt ut tn