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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
A NOTABLE CASE.
That of Rev. c. H. Lincoln, Deposed by the
Pittsburg SYNOD.

notable case which will come up at
the present session of the assembly Is
that of Rev. C. Ii. lincoln, deposed by
the Pittsburg, Pa, synod. Speaking of
1t the Pittsburg Post says:
Rev. c. H. Lincoln, formerly pastor OF
the First Cumberland Presbyterian
church, this city, the history of whose
troubles with the elders and the Pitts
burg presbytery is already we'll known
to our readers, has appealed his case to
the general assembly of the church,
Birmingham, Ala, Thursday next, May
21. This appeal is from the action of the
Pennsylvania synod, held at Coal Center
October 2, and 4, 1895, and Rev. Mr..
Lincoln gave fhe grounds for 1t to the
Leader yesterday in the following words:
II was denied the right of appeal by
the clerk of the synod last October, and
l have appealed over their heads to the
general assembly. The complaint and
appeal as they are sent now will be ir-
regular, but they will come under the
rule: Parties have a right to appeal IL
the court (synod) fails to do its duty and
shows partiality. The parties have a
right under our constitution to ask the
superior court general assembly, to
cause the lower court to send up all the
testimony pertaining to the case or
cases. This is the ground upon which
have appealed to the general assembly.
"The facts are these: That the synod
did show partiality and was so preju-
diced In the matters pertaining to me
and the First church that / was denied
Continued on Third Page,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Promptly at o'clock Moderator De-
Witt called to order the members of the
assembly and proceeded formally to an
nounce the decease of the stated clerk,
Rev. T. c. Blake, d. d., of Nashville,
Tenn, and also to submit to the general
assembly his action in appointing Rev. J..
M. Hubert, d. D., first assistant clerk,
to the position of acting stated clerk
Rev. Mr.. Hubert stated that he had
assumed the duties of the clerk at the re-
quest of the moderator and had prom
ised the family that DIR. Blake's salary
should continue until the end of the last
fiscal year, and he asked the assembly
to indorse his action.
A resolution was offered covering the
whole matter and motion was made
to adopt, but some objections being
urged, because the assembly was not reg
ularly organized, the motion was with
drawn and the roll was called, which
revealed about 200 commissioners in at
tendance. After the roll was called the
following paper was adopted.
|. 1t is with profound sorrow that the
assembly has received the announcement
of the death of its revered stated clerk
the Rev. T. c. Blake, d. d.
O. The assembly hereby expresses its
hearty approval of the course pursued
by the moderator in requesting the Rev.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
90, HAPPY DAY" THEY SANG
And the Great Cumberland Presbyterian AS
sembly Began Its Work.
OPENING SERMON BY. DIR. DEWITT
His Text Was From the 4th Chapter
Of the Rapt Prophet
REV. A. w. HAWKINS ELECTED MODERATOR
And Rev. j. M. Hubert Chosen Stated ClerkTender
Words for His Deceased PredecessorTwo Cases
OF Widespread InterestWhich May Come Up.


of Christianity marks the progress of
civilization.
The human family is growing more
in unity under the divine fatherhood of
God. 1t is the power of this great Chris
tian faith that has given life to the in
stitutions of this country and aided in
the unification of the masses of men un-
der one great government. The world
powers of modern life are centered In Eu-
rope and America. where the Christian
religion prevails. Turkey is an evidence
of the influence of false religion. The
kingdom of Turkey is rotten to the core.
The influence set In motion at the sea
of Galilee will influencetthe world. 1t is a
spiritual force. Peter was commanded
to put up his sword There is no element
of force in the Christian religion. The
followers of Christ desired to make Him
their temporal ruler, and offered Him a
body guard of 5000 men-a larger body
guard than Napoleon had when he landed
from Elba upon the soil of France-but
Christ told them to depart for their
homes. sra=s-
Men who go about trying to destroy the
kingdom of Christ excite pity. AS well
try to destroy the rock of Gibraltar with
bow and arrows. Christ Is the miracle
and the mystery of the ages. He can't
be explained on any plane of human rea-
soning. Socrates died like philosopher,
but Christ like god. In "Ecce Homo
acter treated. The German philosophers
tired to make of Him a myth; but these
attempts to mystify Him have passed
away. Christ moves on. The truth Of
Christianity is spreading. Japan has be-
come great through her touch with Chris
tianity Soon there will be no foreign
lands. A trip to Europe is an everyday
occurrence. God made of one blood all
the nations to dwell on the aearth.~rA As
the human family becomes unified there
viii be a tendency to one religion. The
darkest spot on the earth is Africa. 1t
is said that Boston sends to Africa many
barrels of rum in the ships that carry the
missionaries This is an evil that will be
eliminated. 1t is shame to our civiliza-
ton. China is the biggest and most con-
temptible kingdom on earth.
Good women are knocking at the door
of the heather Kingdoms, and will be ad-
mitted. The conversion of Lydia was the
initial step toward the conquest of all
Europe and America. The legalized liquor
traffic must go down. Gambling must be
stopped. God will conquer these evils.
"Hasten, Lord, the glorious time
When, beneath Messiah's sway,
Every nation, every cline,
Shall the gospel call obey"
The assembly adjourned until the af-
ternoen session at o'clock.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
AMONG The cHuRCHMEN.

Rev. j. M. Hubert announced the
work done by him since the acceptance
of the office of temporary clerk. He said
that much larger number than usual
of the presbyteries had sent him their
financial and statistical reports, and that
the finances of the assembly were nearly
$4,000 in excess of any previous year.
In the discussion of candidates for
moderator Rev. w. 7. Ferguson and 9TH
ers supported Mr.. Hawkins. DR.. G. T.
Stainbach and others advocated Mr.
Bird. DR.. d. M. Harris and others ad-
vocated DR.. Halsell. DR.. Stainbach
spoke of DR.. Birds distinguished father
The supporters of Mr.. Hawkins spoke Of
the hardships he had endured in the
ministry, of the jealous missionary spir-
1t he had displayed and his other good
qualities.
Mr.. Wear stated that arrangements
had been made to sell to the delegates
the two daily papers at a favorable rate.
These papers can be sent to the homes
of the delegates.
In accepting the position of stated
clerk Mr.. Hubert spoke very feelingly
of his predecessor, DIR. Blake, deceased.
He said that he saw the funeral process
sion, the coffin lowered, but he could not
realize that DIR. Blake was dead. He
could say of DIR. Blake as an old farmer
said of Daniel Webster as he looked upon
his coffin: This world will be lonesome
without him." He looked on DR.. Blake
as a great man-great in stature, great
In mind and heart. He was genial, warm
hearted and loyal to the Cumberland
Presbyterian church.
The Observer Publishing company
gave each member a copy of the Obser-
yer, with a portrait of DR.. Blake on the
front page.
1t was announced that at noon today
a photograph of all the alumni of Cum
berland university will be taken in front
of the church.
DR.. G. T. Stainbach and Rev. ID. M.
Harris were appointed committee to
draft resolutions on the death of Dr.
Blake.
Rev. w. c. benson, formerly of Bir-
mingham, now of Texas, is among the
delegates.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

The members of the general assembly
of the Cumberland Presbyterian church
and their friends spent several hours of
the morning, before the session was call
ed, in making new friends and cementing
old friendships. The beautiful new
church was the center of attraction.
Rev. Mr.. Wear and his members did all
in their power to administer to the COM
fort and convenience of the visitors.
At 10 o'clock Mr.. Wear requested that
when the whistles of welcome ceased to
blow that the assembly come to order at
once, SO that there would be no disorder
in the opening exercises.
At II O'Clock Rev. Mr.. Wear called the
assembly to order and the exercises were
opened with a musical selection by the
choir. The song, "oh, Happy Day." was
sung with spirit
Rev. M. b. Dewitt, d. D., moderator,
gave out the opening hymn, "Whosoever
WILL" which was sung by the large and
intelligent congregation
ReV. h. M. Gillian then read the fifty
fourth chapter of Isaiah and offered the
opening prayer. The song, I'VE Are
Waiting by the River" was sung.
Mr.. Weir announced that all who had
not homes would find the entertainment
committee on Morris avenue at the re-
ception headquarters. This entertain
ment committee has control of the whole
matter. The badges will be pinned on
by fair hands and should be kept as
souvenir. Mail will be delivered twice a
day, and the members will find a mail
box near the church. The visitors to the
assembly will be given an opportunity
to take an excursion next Saturday by
the payment of a small fee. This excur-
sion was provided by Mrs. Cole. The
delegates to the assembly will be given a
free excursion.
A solo, mot I, but Christ" was sung
by Mrs. Foster. Her clear, rich voice
thrilled the hearts of the large congrega-
ton.
DR.. Dewitt asked the congregation to
stand and join in the Lords prayer, and
the response was hearty.
The Opening Sermon
was then preached by Rev. M. B. Dewitt,
D. D., and it was eloquent and forceful.
The theme was the redemptive, correc-
tive and conquering gospel, or Christiani-
ty, the ultimate religion. The text was
taken from Isaiah iy, AZ: "He shall not
fail nor be discouraged till he have set
judgment in the earth, and the isles shall
wait for his law"
He said that he spoke to a congrega-
ton whose conclusions have been made,
who stand on firm platform, and he
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
THEY ARE DELIGHTED.
News From the Liberian CoIonists Promises to
Inaugurate an immigration Craze in
the Black Belt

Selma, May 1.-(Special)- first di-
rect news from the colony of negroes
from this section which sailed from Sa-
vannah for Liberia last March was re-
ceived today. 1t is dated Monrovia, April
6, and states that the colonists are de-
lighted with their new home. Another
colony, numbering 400 persons, is being
formed, and will leave this fall after the
crops are gathered. Others will follow.
The white people are encouraging them
to go, believing that the thrifty northern
farmers will come in and occupy the
lands. The negroes are transported from
Selma to Liberia for 1872 head, SIT being
charged for children. They pay the
transporta ton in monthly installments
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
ALL OVER BUT THE TALKING
Testimony in the Kennedy Case
Is Concluded.
F. |. PETTUS ON THE STAND
What Percy Wood Told Him Would Happen if
Kennedy Hurt Mardis.
MARDlS WOOD HAD A WINCHESTER
On the Night of April 20, Swears Berry Ta-
tum-Nothing Sensational IN the Re-
buttal by the State-Argument
Has Begun.
FL. PETTUS ON THE STAND
MARDls WOOD HAD A WINCHESTER

Montgomery. May 21.-(Special.)-The
Kennedy-Wood case is now in the hands
of the attorneys. The defense concluded
Ats testimony during the morning and the
state offered several rebuttal witnesses.
The most important fact developed this
morning was that Mardis Wood brought
q Winchester rifle here with him from
louisiana which fact was intended to
impress the court that he deliberately
came here expecting trouble.
The evidence tending to show that Per-
cy Woods threats were communicated
to Kennedy was strengthened today by
testimony from Mr.. F. L. Pettus. The
rebuttal testimony of the state as to the
evidence of Kennedy's temporary insan-
ity was weak and when the lawyers took
hold of the case this afternoon there was
little doubt in the minds of the assem-
bled listeners but that Robert Kennedy
would be allowed bail in reasonable
sum.
The report from Selma today is that
Mardis Woods physical condition is i'm
proved from yesterday.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
THE ROYAL ARCANUM.
Proceedings of the First Business Session
Yesterday Morning.

Yesterday Morning.
Savannah, Ga, May 21-The supreme
council of the Royal Arcanum held a
business meeting this morning from 10 to
l o'clock. The circulars issued by the su-
preme regent, Hon. John E. Pound, last
year, the dispensations granted and the
decisions rendered by him were approved
by the council
The table of statistics computed by the
supreme secretary, Mr.. O. w. Robson of
Boston, were approved and he was d.
rected to continue the compilation. These
tables are published with the annual re-
ports Of the officers.
The supreme trustees submitted their
annual reports, showing that the su-
preme council has nearly $4,000 invested
In government, state and municipal
bonds and $4,000 in the Royal Arcanum
building at Boston. A special committee
the conduct of the business of the su-
preme treasurer's office in case of the
sudden death of that officer. A special
committee was appointed on the subject
of assessments, the method of calling
them and of giving notice with regard to
them.
A number of petitions were presented,
among others one from the grand council
of Virginia requesting the supreme coun-
Gil to consider the expediency of estab-
fishing an urgency fund. The afternoon
was given up to a carriage drive, the
visitors and their ladies being taken to
Bonadventure, Thunderbolt and other
points of interest around the city
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
The 1,aurada and Three Friends.

Washington, May 21.-A Joint expedi-
tion, consisting of the Laurada and. the
Three Friends, is alleged In Spanish cir
cles here to be on its way to Cuba. The
Laurada left New York several days ago
and the Three Friends Is now in Florida
waters, and Is also said to be destined
to join the Laurada at some point In the
Florida keys with the intention of pro-
ceeding to Cuba. These suspicious are
entertained by the Spanish minister here
and he has communicated them to the
United States authorities The revenue
cutter service is on the alert In southern
waters to intercept or seize any vessels
attempting to violate the neutrality laws.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22

hoped to strengthen them In the good
work. The text was a mental tonic-it
meant the final failure of the gospel is
impossible. God is pledged to His work
to redeem the world. When God speaks
His word cannot be recalled, because he
is God of truth. Whatever may be
said of the failure of professionalism, of
the incoming of infidelity of the money
loving character of the people, the word
of God will not be broken. If God is for
us, who can be against US? God knows
the end from the beginning, and His
hand will be in the final fulfillment. He
has said to his son. ASK of me, and 1
shall give thee the heathen for thine in
heritance." Gods hand Is in all history,
although he has often had bad material
to work on, such as Balaam. 1t was said: !:
1.-The powers that be are ordained of
Cod" yet Rome had her Nero and Cali
gula. God is guiding and extending this
kingdom of Christ The years are bring
ing grand results to the human family.
Sometimes we become impatient but the
higher we ascend the clearer we see what
He is doing. The end He designs is the
glory of His name among the nations.
The kingdom of Christ is spiritual. Dam
iel was permitted to eethe prophetic
vision which represents this great moral
process of the evolution of the spiritual
kingdom. The mighty image in the
dream indicated that powerful nations
should follow the golden empire of Baby
lon in order of time for ages that were
to come, but that in the midst of the
great empire of Rome little power like
a stone cut out of a mountain without
hands would beat down the monarchy
and become a great mountain filling the
whole earth. a. Babylonian empire, a
Persian empire, a Macedonian empire, a
Roman empire, all oppressive and wick
ed are to be eventually cast down and
on their ruins shall arise the universal
reign of Christianity.
Truth in Christ is self-reveafing Oiis
like the sun; we see It in IT'S own light.
with healing in His wingA" ~ progress
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
J. NJ Hubert, DR.. Blakes assistant
clerk, to assume the duties of the office.

J. NJ Hubert, DR.. Blake's assistant
clerk, to assume the duties of the office.
8. The assembly also expresses It's
appreciation of the valuable services
rendered in behalf of this body and of
the Cumberland Presbyterian church at
large by the Rev. j. M. Hubbert, who has
so satisfactorily discharged the duties
of the office of stated clerk since the
death of DIR. Blake, and we record our
hearty thanks for these generous and
faithful services. and Mr.. Hubert is
hereby requested To continue to- dis
charge the duties 81 this office until the
assembly shall fill the vacancy.
4 Since 1t Is Mr.. Hubbert's proposition
end request that his services In this ca
pacity shall be accepted Without COM
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
ANOTHER AMERICAN ARRESTED.
Gomez Crosses the River and Surrounds
Colonel SeRura.

Havana, May q, via Key West, Fla,
May 21.-Friday last Francisco j. Lar
rien, an American, and owner of the Pre-
cioso estate, near Cardenas, was arrest
ed in that city. The cause of the arrest
is unknown. He Is still in Communidico.
The vice-consul has taken up the case
and reported the fact to Consul Williams.
The advance guard of Gomez, it is re-
ported, crossed the Havana river yester-
day. 1t is rumored here that Gomez has
defeated Colonel Segura. 1t is reported
the whole Spanish column was encircled
and Colonel Segura taken prisoner.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
THE AMPRITaEATER THoNeED
With Gaping, Morbid Humanity, Who Saw
Wife Murderer Dewitt Hanged.

GraysoD, KY, May 21.-James Dewitt.
aged 81, was hanged at 1871 p. m. today
for the brutal muf6er of his wife, Eliza
beth. He confessed the crime. The gall
lows was erected in a ravine, whose sides
formed an amphitheater. Several thou
sand people saw the execution.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-22
Federal Troops at Tennessee Centenn

F6utfHi Troops HC IeuutSSe6 centennial.
Washington, May 21.--The secretary of
war today detailed four troops of cavalry
and ten companies of infantry to attend
the inaugural ceremonies of the Tennes-
see centennial exhibition at Nashville on
June and 2. The detail will consist of
four troops of the Third cavalry, with the
regimental band from Jefferson barracks.
Missouri, under Colonel Henry; four
companies of the Sixth infantry from
Fort Thomas, KY, under field officer.
and six companies OF the Fifth infantry,
with band, under q field officer, from
Fort Mcpherson, Ga
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08
Important Statements.

In another column will be found the
testimonials of local dealers in regard
to an important matter. The drug
sists of his place. as well as those in
other parts of the country. do not
hesitate to state in a public manner
that their sales Of Hoods Sarsaparilla
exceed those of all other similar
preparations. This fact conclusively
proves the absolute and unequalled
merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla is a
blood purifier and curative agent. Ii
is because Hoods Sarsaparilla has
been found to be an honest medicine
That the people buy it, again and
again, when they need a reliable
remedy. Hoods Sarsaparilla has a
record of cures unequalled by any
other preparation. and it is certainly
Pleasant to know that an article of
genuine merit is appreciated by the
public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08
gailp granfbff ganraaI.
DEEDS THAT DAMN.
FrightfuI Atrocities by the
Turks Against Armenians,
Even Seek to Destroy or Steal Relief
Sent the Sufferers.
Armenian Nation Once Numbering q .0OO,-
600 Now Has But 1000. 900.

New York, June while the rulers,
prelates and diplomats of so-caiieo
.christian" Europe live in LAVISH
luxury With wealth and power untold
at their control. While the coronation
of the Gar Of all the Russias as head
of church and state went on at almost
countless cost, the truest followers Oh
the faith are being trampled in the
dust. surrounded by starvation ana
despair. instead of riches and splendor,
amid cries of anguish and agony, in
stead of anthems and hallelujahs, de-
strlction, desolation and death, IN
stead of honor, glory and power, Whlle
the martyrs crown of thorns instead
of the jeWeled coronet of earth is be
ing pressed upon their bleeding bIoWs
and all the rulers, prelates and diplo-
mats of 'Christendom" look calmly
on.
If God is just, and the Word is true.
The doom of the anne awaits the
individual both in church II state
drives or deserts his children to de-
struction, when the King of kings IN
all the glory of heaven shall declare:
.~inasmuch as We did it Cor did 1T
not") to one of the least of these my
brethren, ye did Cor did it not') unto
me-" Depart from me We cursed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-08

4 severe thunder storm accompanied by
terrific lightning. visited Bluehiil ans
iirooklin. Thursday evening. and did con
siderable damage, At the latter place a
stable owned by Rodney Blake. at Flyes
FONT was struck at II L. NJ. and burned,
together with the contents. which m
Guided Il horse. COW all his live stock.
wagons. harness and farming utensils.
The loss is estimated at $500. Insured foi
SEQ. At Bluehill Falls a stable owned 10y
ScWaiI Candage was struck and burned,
but the house and other buildings were
saved.
what will he an interesting case III
court. perhaps. is that Il rising between
tso public carriage drivers in The city II
the exchange of horses recently affected
h.. them. SAWS the Bangor Commercial
One OF them announced tina his horse
had the horSe-ail. but that otherwise he
Was free from imperfectio1. and the trade
was consummated. Later the n who
got the ailing horse found that the n9g
mad the CHAMBERS. and he was condemned
b. Cattle Commissioner Beal. The owner
OF the deceased animal Will accordingly
apply for the issue of Il writ of reptevin
for the recovery OF his own horse again.
and viii charge fraud on the part of the
other; that latter gentleman will UNI
douhtediy try to prove that he knew
nothing of the disorder Of the animal.
Mr.. George O. Smith of ~Skowhegan,
Me. son of Editor j. @. Smith of the
Somerset Reporter, and a graduate of
Colby University. is in Washington.
preparatory to taking an examination for
entrance into the United States geoloG-
zeal survey. Mr.. Smith in a few days will
graduate from Johns Hopkins University
in Baltimore. where he has taken a
three years curse in his special branch
OF geological work. lie will then receive
tie degree of Ph. D.. having during his
course won two distinguished honors-
that of university scholar and another of
university fellow. Mr., Smiths thesis at
the commencement will be the geology of
Fox islands in Maine. Il subject that he
worked up last fall during Il vacation;
1t states that there are evidences of old
volcanic rocks on the island, similar to
rocks found in Nales-proof that the
Atlantic was once encirCled with volca
noes Just as now there is 4 circle of vol
canoes about the Pacific. MIR. Smith
hopes for permanent employment with
the geological survey, but will return
home soon for q VACATION