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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-10
THE INCREASE IN WAGES.
LABOR BUYS MORE.

In 1S42 Il days work of skilled labor
would buy more of any staple commodity
OF human desire, more and better food
more and better clothing. more and better
transportation, more and better tools and
light more comforts and luXuries Of
every kind. more silver and more gold
than at any time before 1873 in the his
tory of the world.
THINGS N-l-r-, f.,t,y-pr,rN 1,-1.,r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-10

for them - :"
Farmer friends of mine In Minnesota
have told me that before the war they
nave hauled wheat 80 miles to market
with an OK team occupying days in each
"Trip; ana got IS cents bushel for II i'm
wildcat money, which was in danver ~
being worthless when they got home.
Yet IN those days the mini was open TO
the free and unlimited coinage of sill
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ligion, it should be productive of the
best morality.
On Monday an impromptu picnic at
Point Defiance Park was gotten up for
the benefit Of the visitors. In the even
ing the annual meeting of the Y. P. Q.
U. OF the State of Washington, President
G. E. Springer presiding.
The business was the election of Of
ticers, Bro. Springer being chosen to his
fourth term, and the consideration of a
plan for the union of the societies Of
Oregon and Washington.
Addresses occupied the time until the
lateness of the hour compelled the ad-
journment Of what was the most spirited
meeting Of the series.
Our Tacoma people made the visitors
80 very welcome that they fingered sew
eral days after the final adjournment,
making excursions to the many delight
full spots that abound in the vicinity.
Friendships we're formed that will be en-
during. Bro. Felt and his people were
untiring in their efforts to make this
Washington Conference of 1896 enjoy
able and profitable.
ASA M. BRADLEY,
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NEBRASKA.-LincO E. H.
Chaplin, who for nearly fourteen years
has been the pastor at Lincoln. closed
his work in that city July l. He has al
ready left the city and is spending few
weeks at his fathers home in Kirkwood.
Ill. The Lincoln News remarks:
"The departure of Rev. E. H. Cha.
pin from Lincoln is one that every one
who knows the man must regret. He is
citizen of the kind we cannot afford to
lose. During his thirteen years in the
city he has been at the head Of various
charitable, humanitarian and civic
movements, and his strong personality.
his clearness of judgment. his determi-
nation. his fearlessness, have encouraged
and made successful many of the move
ments which better individual life, the
community and humanity. The News
deeply regrets that circumstances impel
him to remove from the city. but where
ever he goes he will be followed by the
best wishes of those whose good fortune
it has been to know him."
Wednesday evening. July l, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chaplin were given a farewell re-
ception and many friends of the family
outside of the organization of the Uni
versalist Church. joined in to make the
occasion more significant and to express
their heatfelt regret that the family
were to leave. After season of socia-
bility the various interests which Mr..
Chaplin had served during his residence
in Lincoln were represented by several
speakers, and addresses given bearing
testimony to the usefulness of the de.
parting pastor as pastor, friend and
citizen. Resolutions were adopted by
the society expressing the regret of the
church at the enforced separation.
Bro. Chaplin leaves monument be-
hind him to his zeal and devotion as a
pastor and administrator in the fine
church which has been reared under his
passionate. In building up the church
and in work for every good interest of
the community he has been faithful and
most efficient. His reward is with him
in the consciousness of duty done.
Lincoln will long remember the pasto-
rate of Rev, E. III, Chapin,
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Devon and other places. The evening
services were also largely attended. Not
withstanding the trials and tribulations
of the brothers and sisters in the capital
city, they are still firm and courageous
in the faith that dispels darkness and
gloom and brings brightness and peace
and Joy; they are happy in the thought
and fact that they now have pastor to
labor with and lead them who is not
tainted with that higher criticism, but
who is Universalist, and will preach
Universalism pure and simple; and not
only that, but as holiness and true hap.
piness are ihseparably connected, our
believers ought to be careful to main
tain order and practice good works.
They feel sweet peace in knowing they
have pastor who will live the religion
he breaches and teaches. We expect
good reports from Indianapolis this
year."
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ube Mest.

Reconsideration City.-The dele.
cation to Seneca Y. P. G. U. Conven-
ton made a trip from junction and
return overland. Seneca 90" was sue
cess. the overland trip was success, all
who were Of the party are fast friends
for life. By hard driving we returned
in time to attend the opera, The Little
Tycoon, given by the Ladies' Social Cir
Gle. under the management of the
musical director. Prof. Haskell. The
opera was given in a manner nearly ap-
preaching the excellence Of profession
ais. Miss Ketner. the leading lady.
especially. has the voice and personality
which would win her an honorable place
upon the operate stage. But we can.
not spare our girls. The opera was re-
peated upon the following night. 1t was
an unqualified musical and artistic sue
cess. The profits were not large but
in view of the expense incident to
such production they were satisfac.
tory.
Friday night following the return, the
Seneca delegation held a reception. in
honor of our guest Rev. G. A. Falconer.
and for the purpose Of reporting the
trip. There was large attendance and
spirited meeting followed by select
readings from Robert Burns by Bro. Fal-
coner. Bro. Falconer. the pastor at
Hutchinson, was much appreciated and
we'll liked by our people. He was es-
pecially popular at the parsonage.
The 2Sth of June was observed at the
church as Patriotic Sunday. The ros-
trum and pulpit were decorated with
flowers and by national colors. A very
large flag was draped upon the wall back
of the desk. The Woman's Relief Corps
was in attendance. The service was a
platform meeting, addresses being made
by Mother Barnes. Bro Falconer and
the pastor.
Mother Barnes returns to her old
home after an absence of many months.
She is our pastor emeritus and returns
to loving parishioners.
We send two delegates to Jersey City,
both young teachers in our public
schools. They bear the larger part of
their own expenses. We are very proud
of them and hope friends will make
their acquaintance.
Last Sunday. July 5tb, was the first
Sunday in the second year of this pas
torate. The audiences were larger than
those we have had recently. But then
the weather was perfect. How plentiful
pleasant weather Christians are!
@, l.. Il.
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INDIANA NOTES.
FROM ]. H. HEWITT.

The Y. p. G. U. at Pendleton. served
dinner on the Fourth of July celebra-
ton and cleared about $40.
Rev. H. N. Brown reports that he
received three members into the church
at Ireland whose united ages were 230
years.
The Saluda church had their an
nual basket meeting, June %. They
observed the communion. The attend
ance was large.
The Universalist church at Roam,
united in Fourth of July services at the
Methodist church. The choirs united in
the music. Both ministers spoke. A very
enjoyable service was rendered.
"A friend from Indianapolis, writes
that the Central Universalist Church
experienced quite an encouraging day
last Sabbath. 1t was the first day of
Rev. Mr.. Guthrie's pastorate. There
was the largest congregation present
at the morning service that has
greeted any minister in that church
for more than year, and the dis
course was most interesting one,
the words spoken timely and fitting.
The pastor took as foundation for his
remarks these words, found in the TWEEN
ty-ninth verse of the tenth chapter of
the Acts: "For what intent have ye sent
for meS' Certainly very appropriate
and the sermon was just as appropriate.
Visitors were present from Oakland,
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KANSAS Y. Pc. U. CONVENTION
"Seneca 90"

The most interesting and enthusiastic
Convention of our State Union has be
come history in our records and most
pleasant memory to those who we're for.
tunate enough to attend.
Our State Union grows in strength
and our young people show that they
have been apt students of Convention
work by the successful manner in which
they conduct business and maintain the
interest in each session.
An unusually large delegation was
present from junction City and good
number from several other places, includ-
ing one from Pawnee City, Neb.
The Convention was 30 planned that
the papers and addresses of general in
terest were given at stated hours be.
tween the business sessions-an arrange.
ment which resulted in an increased at
tendance by the public.
"How may we strengthen the Kansas
Y. P. G. U?" was discussed by a paper
from Chas. Manley of Junction City and
addresses by several members. Needs
and Opportunities Of Missionary Work
in Kansas" was presented by Rev. Fran
ces Brant in an earnest manner and sup.
plemented by several other brief ad-
dresses.
Friday evening four excellent papers
were given by the Misses Nettie Cook
and Rose wager of Junction City and
Mr.. w. A. Wells and Miss Irene Fenton,
Of Seneca.
Misses Louise Barnes of Junction City
and Beatus Fuller of Seneca rendered
choice solos in addition to the choir Sc
lections for the evening.
Mr.. Harry Head of Topeka gave an
address on "The Religion of Jesus Essen
tisl in Education" Nothing occurring
prior to the address of Rev. DR.. Nash
attracted so much attention and favora-
BILE comment.
1t was indeed. a preparation for the
address given by the Doctor on educa-
ton.
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Ca.naoa.
ONTARIO CONVENTION.

This Convention held its annual
meeting in the Upiversalist church,
Smithville, Ont, on June II, Is and a.
The President, John Mallory, Esq,
and all the other officers of the Conven-
ton we're present.
Convention was opened with prayer
and the minutes of last years meeting
we're read and approved.
The usual Committees on Credentials,
Elections, Religious Services. were ap-
pointed and presented their reports.
The Treasurer, Thos. Theal. presented
his annual report which was approved.
The Auditors reported that they had
examined the accounts of the Treasurer
and found all correct.
The Committee on Elections reported
the following candidates for Office during
the ensuing year; John Mallory, Presi-
dent; Thos. Theal. Treasurer; B. John
son. Secretary, West Lake. P. o., Ont;
Rev. j. r. Lavelle, Chairman of F. o. &
D., Fulton, Ont; j. T. Middleton, John
Mcbride, G. Hart, Trustees of Mission
Fund.
st. Ethelbert Yates. having made ap.
plication for ordination, the following
council was appointed to examine the
candidate and report: Rev. J. R. La
velle. Moderator; Rev. W. HI. Smith.
Rev. A. U. Hutchins, John Mallory Esq.
E. Irvine, R. Drummer.
Mr.. Yates request, after due examina-
ton was granted. Bros. Smith, Hutchins,
and Lavelle. were authorized to ordain
the candidate, which was accordingly
done. Rev. st. Ethelbert Yates is now
an ordained minister Of the Universalist
Church, and in full fellowship with the
Universalist Convention of Ontario,
Canada.
Much business was transacted and
the Convention was largely attended
The following ministers were present
and took part in all the services: w. I'll.
Smith. A. U. Hutchins, j r. Lavelle, and
st. Ethelbert Yates. Rev. Mr.. Lavelle
being we'll advanced in years did not
preach. but aided in the other services
Of the pulpit.
All the Ontario Universalist churches
were we'll and fully represented by
large delegations.
The Occasional Sermon was preached
by Rev. W. III. Smith.
Rev. st. Ethelbert Yates was ap-
pointed to preach the Occasional Ser
mon in 1897.
After resolutions of thanks to the
Smithville friends for their sumptuous
entertainment of many guests. and of
thanks to the choir and other singers
for furnishing excellent singing and
music. the Convention adjourned to
meet at Blenheim on the Friday, Satur-
day and Sunday nearest the middle of
June, 1897. where the Convention will
meet at o'clock p. M. on that Friday
for the transaction of business.
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Our Ohio Churches.
FROM j. W. HENLEY, d. d.
State Secretary.
CLEVELAND.

CLEf ELAND.
The Flower Mission conducted by All
Souls Church, Cleveland, is quite sue
cessful; flowers are being received from
Ravenna, Norwalk, Castalia and other
places and are distributed Wednesdays
and Fridays, by Mrs. Orwead, Superin-
tendent of Flower Mission and her assist.
ants. Health officer Hess has given Or
ders that the names of sick persons in
care of the city, be sent to Mrs. Hess.
During the recent session of the Metho.
dist Conference, Rev. Carl F. Henry, pas
tor, requested the committee of pulpit
supplies to send a preacher to his church;
but no one came. Recently a "union
church ~ was built in Randall, a
town near Cleveland, partly with Uni.
versalist money. But the use of the
church was denied to Bro. Henry. June
Is, and the keys to the school house
were not available; but some one had
key which unlocked the door, and the
school house was packed to suffocation;
the windows were filled, and many sat
listening in carriages. Notwithstanding
the people had been publicly warned
not to hear him. Still we have people
and some preachers who think the day
for preaching the doctrines of Universal
lism has ended.
MILFORD.
Tho p n IT oaya nm ;oa orao,,, -
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ILLINOIS Y. P. @. U. LETTER.

Girard.-All the members OF the Cir
ard Y.P.C,U. are regular attendants at
Sunday.school. They contribute to the
minister's salary. At recent sociable
one Of the young men baked cake and
this was sold at five cents slice. The
one cake netted two dollars. Two Of the
members have recently moved from
Girard-Miss Matte Woolley, to Gal
weston, Texas; Fred Plog. to Greenville,
Ill.
observation-disclosures are still 10y
ally working for the cause OF Universal
ism in this locality.
Galesburg.--The Secretary OF this
Union is spending the summer on
Kansas farm, and the report was sent in
by another. The National Secretary,
Harry L. Garfield, met with these young
people during his Western tour and
gave them an inspiring talk.
LIE Rog.-Although the Union here is
rather small, the members are faithful
and are going on with their work despite
the fact that they have no pastor. We
are pleased to hear from LIE Roy. The
blanks which have been sent out here
tofore, have been forwarded to the for
mer secretary, who has gone to Denver.
Earlvile. Union sends report which
shows that the routine work is being
steadily carried on. There are no news
items.
Oak Park.-Almost all of the five
hundred dollars which was pledged to-
ward church repairs and pipe organ
funds is raised. This Union keeps list
OF all members of the church, the Y. +.
@. u, and the Sunday school together
with birth dates. and when anyone has
birthday, he is asked to pay as many
pennies as he is years old. This fund
brings in over one hundred dollars a
year. A lecture, illustrated with stere-
opticon views, was recently given under
the auspices Of the young people. A
little paper, called "Church News" has
been started in the Oak Park church.
In this are to be found the announce
ments usually found in parish papers,
concerning events of the succeeding
week, and reporting events Of preceding
weeks.
Savan Creek.-Devotiona meetings
are held each week and business meet
ings on the first Tuesday of each month.
Mdcomb.-A week or so ago, the Y.
PC. U. and Sunday school joined in q
picnic near Macomb. There was an
election of officers not long ago.
Neau Salem.-Union has been holding
social meetings once month.
Clinton.-The pastor, James Alvin
Clark, was ordained and installed June
IA. The sermon was preached by DR..
j. z. Lee.
AUon.-An interesting program was
given at the sociable which was held
one night the last week in June. The
dining room was tastefully decorated in
ferns. Almost twenty dollars was
cleared. and socially the affair was de.
.cided success.
Talcott FloaUer Mission.-An apology
is due the Secretary of this organization.
Her report was in on time for the May
letter, but for some reason was over
looked when the letter was written.
The members are thinking OF taking
regular classes in sewing at Talcott Day
Nursery next fall.
ETHEL MAE ToMPKINs,
Corresponding Secretary
AVON, ILL.
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in the service Of the College. but has not
yet rendered her decision.

-Children's Sunday was observed in
our Ravenna church, June %. Rev. A.
Wilson writes; Large congregations
and excellent meetings. Four children
were baptized. 1t was one of the hap.
piest Children's Days ever held in this
city"
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ILLINOIS, Sycamore DIR. S.

ILLINOIS, Sycamore DIR. 3.
Crane, our pastor in Sycamore, is preach
ing Sunday afternoons at 4 o'clock IN
the Court House Park, Large congre-
cations are gathered and the meetings
are proving interesting and helpful
Many come and hear who could not be
reached with regular church services.
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Prof. Roentgen's great grandfather
was cabinet maker whose work was so
famous that Goethe alluded to it in his
fairy story. 1.-THE New Melusian," writ
ten in ITO.
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~ CHURCH AND PARISH REGISTER. u

To commended the
attention and friends requested bearn
furnishing
material this end Send the news
NOTICES AND published
In should
forwarded so the date Of
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For Heavy Sluggish Feeling
Use HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate
1t Produces healthy activity of weak
or disordered stomachs that need slim
ulating. and acts as a tonic on nerves
and brain.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
CENT-A.DAY HELPERS.

Pledges on the Cent-a-Day plan. duly
signed, were received at the office of the
Financial Secretary during the two
weeks ending July II. 1896. as follows:
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The Y. P. G. U. gave an ice cream so.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-06-17
AN HONEST MAN.

We quote the following extract
from the report of the proceedings Of
the Republican convention re Gently
held in Minneapolis, Mimi.
1t was at this point that DR.. Per-
kins rendered his resignation. With
a voice full Of emotion and tire milling
limbs, the doctor said: "The Repub-
lican party is drifting away from my
DOS ition l am silver man land the par
w is no longer in favor Of free silver. l
have worked for the Republican party
and have never bolted, and do not in
tend to be called a bolter now. / in
tend to vote this fall for the party
which favors free silver, and feel that
cannot act with you any longer. I
am sati fled that the Republican par
ty is now the gold party, and if l
were to act on this committee any
longer l would be sailing under false
colors. l have not participated in
either of the conventions or any Of
the primaries held this year, and 1
must ask you to accept my resigna-
ton. I hope you still enjoy my per-
sonal relations with you, if l cannot
work with you politically any longer"
"You had better wait and see what
the St, Louis convention dOes," Sug-
pestcd Chairman Johnson.
mo, SIR replied DR.. Perkins, II
know what that convention is going
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-06-17
READY TO LAY TRACK.

FARMER HINES" RAILROAD PRO-
JECT IS PROGRESSING FINELY.
West Superior, Wis, June 9.-Presi-
dent D. w. Hines and number of
prominent railroad contractors, or
their representatives, are making a
personal inspection of the right of
way Of the Farmers Railroad" with
view to bidding upon the laying of
the track after the farmers along the
line shall have made the grade, they
taking in payment for their services
stock in the company. 1t is said that
this scheme is succeeding to perfec-
ton, although the work has recently
been hindered in the Red River Val
ley owing to the wetneSs Of the sea-
son and the consequent embarraS-
ment of the farmers, who fear their
coming crops. President Hines says
that the stock subscriptions to the
company have reached 100000 and
that he expects 100000 in July. He
also thinks that the actual work of
laying track from Deer River, MINI. :,
west will be commenced within six
weeks. The western country is said
to be full of labor, and men can be Sc
cured in plenty for work upon the
line.
He TlRuG OI Way through Une new
~ opened Red Lake Indian ReServa-
ton has been settled along both sides,
settlers making fight for lands in
that vicinity. The directors of the
company intend to hold special
meeting in the near future to trans
act important business. Until such
time as the road can be put into oper-
alton it is the intent to pay interest
at the rate of 5 per cent per annum on
all fully paid up stock. On account
Of the bad roads, the company has de-
cided to postpone the proposition to
bond Polk county, Mimi, for few
weeks, in order to better bring out
the farmer vote.
This is an extraordinary enterprise.
If farmer Hines can make his scheme
success he will be the deliverer of
this western country; and similar en-
terprises will spring up everywhere
and the power of the railroad COM
bine will be broken. Que such road
will regulate freights and passenger
travel for hundred miles on both
sides Of it.
We shall follow the progress of the
work with great interest. I. D.