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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-03

years old; and as stanch rebel as
you could have found in all America.
When she was only five years old
her little heart had beaten hard at
the story of the "Boston Tea-party,"
at which whole ship-load of tea had
been emptied into the harbor because
George III. insisted on threepenny
tax.
They've burned the stuff in An
napolis, and it's spelling in the Charl
eston cellars, bless the Lord" said
Mr.. Smith.
'Hurrayw cried John and Jack
and William and Ebenezer, Cynthia g
brothers. "Hurray" echoed Cynthia,
as if she understood all about it.
The following year, when England
shut up Boston harbor with her
"Stamp Act" never bit of rice did
Cynthia get to eat, for her father sent
his whole harvest North, as did many
Southerner
After that John went to Massachu-
sets to visit Uncle Hezekiah, and the
next June they heard that he had
been shot dead at the battle of Bun
ker Hill.
Cynthia wept hot tears on her
coarse homespun apron; but she dried
them in a sort of strange delight
when Jack insisted on joining the
Virginia Riaemen.
Its Liberty or Death we have
marked on our shirts. and it's Lib
erty or Death we have burned into
our hearts," Jack wrote home, at
which his mother wrung her hands,
and his father smiled grimly.
Gust wait, you two other boys"
said the latter; "we'll have it hot and
heavy at our own doors before we're
through"
That was because Will and Ebene-
yer wished to follow in Jacks foot
steps. But Cynthia had little time
for patriotic yearnings. She helped
to weave cloth for the gowns and
trousers, and to spin and knit yarn
for stockings. This kept her very
busy until l776, when two great
events took place. One was the sign
ing of the Declaration of Independ-
ence; the other was the birth of a
red and white calf in Mr.. Smiths
barn. Which was of the most i'm
portance to Cynthia it is hard to say.
To be sure she tingled from head
to foot at her fathers ringing tones,
as he read from sheet of paper some
one had given him, "All men are born
free and equal" but she also went
wild with joy when her father said,
"You may keep that bossy for your
own if you'll agree to raise her,
Cynthy."
Cynthia took the calf into her in
most heart, and she named her Free
'n'-equal."
Free-'n'-equal was Cynthia's only
playmate, for no children lived with
in six miles. As the calf grew into a
COW, the more intimate and loving
were the two. To Free equal did
Cynthia confide her secrets. She even
consulted her as to the number OF
stitches to be put on a pair of wrist
lets for Jack, who in the winter OF
1777-7S had gone with General Wash
ington to Pennsylvania. Alasl Jack
never wore those wristlets. He was
one of the many who lay down to die
of cold and hunger in that awful
Valley Forge.
Quite as much did she share her
joy when Cynthia came flying to the
barn with the joyful tidings that
British Burgoyne had surrendered al
Saratoga
Again the JOY vanished, and Gym.
thia sobbed her woe into Free-'n'-
equal sympathizing ear when Sir
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-03
A BRAVE LITTLE REBEL.
BY MARY DENSEL.

GREAT-GREAT grand
mother would Cynthia
Smith be today if she
walked the earth. But
at the time of this story.
1760, she was only a
small girl, who lived in
South Carolina; twelve
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-03

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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-03
Our Word and Work
=FOr Missions
A
PRINCIPLES AND IDEAS RELATIVE TO CHRISTIAN
-. MISSIONS -.
INCLUDING matters of historic statement presentation
the conditions needs and opportunity of Mission work
and in foreign landsPrepared special Universal
Church.
EDITED BY
;. HENRY w. RUGG, DID,. :.
With Nineteen Halftone Portraits r&n Contrib

1. THE PRINCIPLE OF MISSIONS,
Elmer III. Capen, d. d.
II. POSSIBILITIES OF MISSION WORK IN
THE UNIvERSALIST CHURCH.
Charles Ellwood Nash, DID,
Ill. OUR WORK IN THE WEST,
Rev. r. A. White.
~, HIsToRICVIEw OF FOREIGN MISSIONS
Richard Eddy, d. d.
v. THE GENERAL CONVENTION AND MIS-
SIONS.
G. L. Demarest, d.
vi. OUR MISSION IN JAPAN.
G. L. Perrin, ID.
. VII. A JAPANESE VIEW.
Rev. Hisanari Hoshino.
VIII. IMPRESSIONS OF OPPORTUNITIES AND
NEEDS.
Rev. Clarence E. Rice.
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A Superb Actor.

One oi the strongest psychological characters known to the English speaking drama is that of Matthias. in Leopold Lewis translation of M.
 N Erekmann.Chatra weird drama, "'fhe Bells. The character of Matthias has long hes.l the stand ard by which great character acting has been measured. 1t will. there fore he interesting to our local the atre gners to know that the distin- guished actor. Mir. Clay Clement, will be seen here on Tuesday Dec l5, at the Opera House in his powerful ren- dition of the eonscience-str tricken old Burgomaster. Speaking of Mir. Glenn eGt's characterization of Matthias, an Eastern critic said: sIn the dream scene his work is above criticism; it is deliberate, thoughtful. real, puAv- erful and artistic. A distinguished and happy quality of Mir. Clement \ accomplishment is his pleading. per- suasi Q. vocal intonation Whie the sentence is being passed in the court scene, his subdued, No, no mercy!, as his hands are stretched forth, and his tall figure sways with the last hope of a doomed wretch. is enough 10 move any tribunal and divert any jndame not fixed in adamantine justice Many are called to the stage, but few are chosen to win it's few, though prec- ious laurels. Clay Clement is clearly t,na If tha bosan
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HOUSEHOLD sReViTiss.,

Steamed Eggs -BrealS the required ] nlmber of eggs into egg cups, sprinkle
 iightly with salt pepper and bits of
 butter, set into steamer and cook un-
 tll the whites set Serve at once. --.
 Chicago Record.
 Apple Jelly, One large or two
 small apples; rind and juice of one
 lemon, one we'll beaten egg, one half. ] cup sugar. Crate the apples and the rind of the lemon, add the other in- gredients and boil about five minutes. Home.
 --Remedy for Insect Stings A paint for stings Of insects, in which ammonia IS kept in close and prolonged contact with the affected part, is described as faliows Water of ammonia. one drachm; collection, twenty minims. sallcylic acid two grains; few drops 70 be applied to each bite or sting. ' Christian Inquirer
 Peach Dumpling Take three cups of Hour, sift 1t with three teaspoons Of baSing powder. one-half teasnoan af salt rub into it three,fourths cup of butter or lard and mix with a little sweet milk. Roll out as for biscuits. cut with biscuit catter, press the cen ter down thin so as to form rim. i'll with sugared sliced peaches, bake or steam, serve with whipped cream. = Womankind.
 Ham Salad. -Tilse your fragment of cold boiled ham left after slicinp. remove all dark anu dry portions, also all the fat; mince evenly and fine; take enough rich, sweet cream to set the mince, saltspoonfn of strong ground mustard, the same of fine sugar, and a good pinch of cayenne pepper; mix thoroughly with the ham; garnish with sprigs of parsley, and you have nice dish for tea. Farmers Voice.
 Corn Bread. Take cupful of granulated eornmeal, enpful and a half of boiling milk, tablespoonful of butter, a heaping teaspoonful of sugar, level teaspoonful of salt and two eggs. Mix together the meal salt and sugar, scald with the boiling milk, add the butter and, when the mixture is sufficiently cool, stir iu the yollSs and | whites of the egps, beaten separately. I Bake in loayes -Good Housekeeping.
 Spanish puffs Two ounces of sugar, four of butter five of flour, one gill of water, three eggs, a pinch of salt 'Ialka water, sugur and butter and let them come to seald. Stir in the four with a wooden spoon until thoroughly mixed. Then set away to cool When cool, beat in one egg at a time till thoroughly mixed. Butter slightly sheet ef paper and drop on with spoon about six puifs. and lower same mixture can be put into the oven and baked for cream cakes Boston Budget.
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PnhIic Oninfnns.

The 2.000, ,000 Democrats and over who voted for Mckinley did not vote for Mckinley CIiieago Chronicle.
 It is marvellous how many cab net positions ilaye heen flied since tine election. without any help from from Major Mckinley St. Paul Pioneer Press
 One man in Georgia doesn't weep because Evan Howell wasn { elected United States Senator. If anybody wants tn know who the cheerful citizen If Georgia is, let him ask Hoke h.-Ghattanooga Times.
 The New York Herald is very posi- tive that there should be no extra session of Gorgrss. And the Herald is right if it is proposed to attempt tariff legislation. An extra session for currency legislation only is the proper thing.-Galveston News.
 Mckinley must necessarily take some account of geegraphicalconsid erations in the selection of his Cabinet. but the main thing, after all, is to put the right men in he right places, no matter where they happen to eat, sleep and have their washing dOne.- St. Louis Globe-Demoerat.
 There is bound to be head-end col lision when both the sound money and the free silver factions of the Democratic party begin to recognize the party. Their roads lead in different directions, but there will be collision just the same.-Detroit Journal.
 The one great, urgent, imperative need of the government is ample rev enue. If the Dingley bill as it passed the House would not supply all the income required, there could be added to it a higher tax on malt and spurious liquors, and so amended il would furnish revenue wholly suffi- cienr. The first duty of the present Congress is to relieve the Treasury by pro"iding it with Gaie surplus, or at least an adequate ineome.-- Philadelphia Ledger.
 The trusts, apparently, are becom- ing pretty active. They never made a greater mistake in their lives if they think the recent victory was for them. With the danger Of un- sound money out of the way, the country will have time to give them attention.-Indianapolis News.
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ALL DROWNED. A NORTH GERMAN LLOYD STEAMER GOES TO
 THE BOTTOM.
Two Hundred and Ten Passengers and the Entire Crew of the
 Vessel Drowned.

VIao, Spain, Dec. 15.-The North German Lloyd steamer Salier has been today lost off Coruna Curibedo. All hands were drowned.
 There were 2l0 passengers on board.
 Her crew was composed of sixty five men. All on board-passengers and perished.
 The Salier's passengers consisted of 113 Russians, thirty-fve Cali cians, sixty-fve Spaniards and one German.
 The salier was bound from Bre- man to Buenos Ayres, via Corruna and Villiareia. The passengers were mostly in the steerage.
 The Corroberdo RooKs. on winch it is believed the Salier was lost. are situated of the southwest coast of Corruna and should be given wide berth before the steamer headed eastward and then in a northernly direction for the bay heading up to Villiarcia.
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INSURANCE LAWS.
An Agent Arrested In mias,sslppi aunty
 for Violating the statute.
ILlttIe Rock nomocrat.l


 Information has been received that G. W. Brown, an insurance agent, was arrested last week ut Brads- town. Mississippi connty Ark for violating seetion4l20 Of the Arkansas statutes, relating to the regulation Of the insurance bushes. He had collected $24 on false statement in regard to the terms of the policy, and was released on reimbursing the amount. The section violated is as follows:
 Section 4l29 Any officer or agent of any insurance company doing business ill this State who shall make any false statement, represen- tation or pretenses for the purpose Of obtaining business, shall be guilty Of felony, and, on conviction, shall be sentenced to the penitentiaIy for a period Of not less than three nor more than ten years.
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JAS. DAY DISCHARGED.
Evidence shows That His I1inlng of Andor-
 son Pendleton Was guslnable.

James Day, the negro who about two years ago shot and killed An derson Pendleton, colored, on the Cummins place, is free man.
 After the shooting which resulted in the death of Pendleton, Day be- came frightened at his act and fled, and he was noteaptured until about two weeks ago, when he was ar rested by Deputy Sheriff McNeil, at Surrounded Hill.
 Day was carried to Warmer, where on Thursday morning he was given preliminary trial. At this trial several reputable citizens, who wit messed the killing. testified that Day was perfectly justifiable in shooting Pendleton, as the latter had fired two shots at him, and was in the act of firing the third time when Day shot and instantly killed him. Pros ecuting Attorney Martin represented the State at the preliminary trial, and after hearing the testimony, Day was discharged.
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Clay Clement.

The engagement of Clay Clement at the Opera House on Tuesday, December l5, will be one of the most interesting events Of the local theat- rieal season. No actor in recent years has been the subject ofso much discussion amongst theater-goes and certainly none has been the recipient of so much favorable comment at the hands of the trained and expert eneed observers of the drama in the larger cities, where he i4 regarded amongst the foremost of high-elass attractions. To his work upon the stage Mir. Clement brings the valu- able, and among actors, the uncom- mon aid of Il university training, supplemented by the advantages which come of industrions and com prehensiye reading. Mentally and physically if would he difficult to find his equal in equipment for lm- portant and impressive stage work He is six feet tall, of commanding presence and digniiied, graceful bears ing, and he possesses deep, reson- ant, musical voice. In "rhe Bells he is said to have greater oppor- tunities for the display of his talents than in any other character in which he has been seen.
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ROBBERY AS A PROFESSION.
Kentucky RemInIscences of the Career of
 the James Brothers.
nation

Kentucky Reminiscences of the Career or
 the James Brothers.
 "Where live, in southern Ken tucky," said the doctor the uncle of the famous outlaws Frank and Jesse James, lives also on big farm, and here, when pursuit of them became too fierce, these bandits used to come, while detectives secured the country and state officers dreamed of the price set on their heads.
 ssOf course, we more than guessed who the gentlemanly-looking strangers were who appeared every now and then, and -accidents-had hap pened to some amateur detectives who tried to arrest them we let them come and go undisturbed.
 ''On one of these visits Jesse James, tired of a life that had lost it's charms, wornout with being hunted from place to place like a hadgered animal per haps remorseful for his many crimes, tried to commit suicide by taking an immense dose of morphine.
 II was sent for and held q prisoner in the house for three days. When arrived he was almost dead. tried every antidote for morphine poisoning, but without success, and l finally said to his brothers Is there no way to frighten him2 Rouse him any way you can. Frank took Jesse's pistols, unloaded them, buckled the belt around the collapsed form and, rushing in the room, cried Jesse, we are surrounded; caught like rats in trap: fight for your life In an instant the outlaw sprang to his feet, his eyes flashed and he stood with pistol cooked in each hand. After while he a9llapsed again, out time after time, when he was practically dead, we called him back to life with that cry: You are caught
 sThink what fear such as that must be like The horror of it was so great that he responded to it when dead to every other sensation in this world Can you imagine what it must be to nave that torturing fear of some thing logging your footsteps, waking in your shadow, haunting your dreams, and waking up in the dead hours of the night with cold sweat on your forehead. You are caught Fight for life red with crime and black with the shadow of the gallows! What wonder such fear went beyond life into death itself And that, said the doctor, lis one of the romantic and de- lightful experiences of the gay life of the ehighwayman. Louisville Iourler- Journal. -
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 GOO
Was JustifabIe,.

El. DORADO, Dec. .O.-The justice court has just completed its exami- nation in case of ". $. Walls, who shot and killed Sam L. Lewis q few nights since at a party in the country, and after full hearing of the case decided that Mir. Walls was perfectly iustifiable.
 Attachments have been taken out against Armstrong X Bro. to amount oi ne8T $20,000, and mortgages and transfers made by them to parties they were owing for near $20, ,O0O. The stock of goods in the house was sold to ] c. Ritehie and H. F. Smead of Camden, to secure them.
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THE LlrTLE WORRIES.
Are tha Ones That sihi,e fife Exceedingly
 Unpleasant.

Are tho Ones That sii.i,e fife fexces,iiuxiy
 Unpleasant.
 1t is the petty worries of life that break down the strength. This oan- not be too often repeated. It is Q comparatively easy matter to bear nobly great trou ole, but the man or woman who continually deals with petty trials is likely in the end to be conquered by them There is no yalor displayed in fighting mosquitoes. Yet that individual who is continually the subject of a nagging disposition, whose home life is blighted by the weakness and stiffness of those with whom he is brought in daily contact, has 8 harder battle to fight than he who exposes himself to the dangers of war
 Many boy with noble impulse and genius for higher study finds bis life hlighted by the continuous bickerings and 1ealousies that fill his home Many girl is driven to seek q livelihood for herself far away from the land of her parents, where the folly and ineompeteney which have blighted her life will not follow her. TriAing weaknesses of character, petty vanities, and all the array of minor faults which go to make mp the im- proyident character have so marked the career of her parents that she has no chance in the world in which they move.
 1t Is very hapd to make the world be, lieve that the children of improvident, indolent parents may yet be worthy of confidence Yet 1t is perfectly true that those who have suffered from weakness and folly are more likely to abhor such faults than those whose lines have been cast in pleasant paths
 If there is any one thing that we have reason to be thankful for it is for home guided by strong common sense, orderly and free from petty ideas and petty troubles. The disor- derly, shiftless housekeeper probably brings more minor woes to her family than the most selfish mother who pos. sesses the gift ef thrift, The head of the house fails to meet his business ens agreements and the children are late to school. So day after day disappoint- ments ensue, until the lives of the family are so irritated by the contins ual recurrence of petty annoyanees that there is nc chance for life of peace. It is not possible for one mem- Der of the family to be indoleut and skirIz his burden without it's falling OR all the rest t-N. Y. Tribune.
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..TIlA Rells.n


 The management of the opera house begs to announce the engage ment of Mr Clay Clement on Tues day. December 15. which will he ane of the dramatic treats of the local theatrical season. Mir Clement is already one oi our local favorite actors. He won his way into the good graces of the local theate,~ goers when he appeared here as the gentle Baron in his own sielighffHi play. sI'he New nominion. His engagement this time will present an entirely different role. and ono in which he h;as been equally successful, viz.: Matthias, in the great psycho- logical drama, The Bells. 'fhe sale Of seats for the engagement will open on Saturday, Dec. l2th.
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Circuit Court.

Circuit court convened Monday at l o'clock, Hon. NJ. L. Hawkins, pre- siding. Prosecuting Attorney, H. W. Wells, present and ready for duty.
 The following attorneys, beside the local bar, have been present since the opening: Col. D. H. Rous- seau, Col. Met. l.. Jones, W. B. Sor- rells, and Judge Wooldrich. of Pine Bluff; k. c. Fuller, of Fordyce; B. F. Boyd, of Houston, Texas; Col. Geo. w. Murphy and Judge F. l.. Vaughan, of Little Rock; Hon. ]. E. Bradley. of Philadelphia. Cleveland County Herald.
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Wall Paner Sale.

Forthe next thirty days we will sell our entire stock Of wall paper at cost, for cash only. Papers original ly l2a and l5 cents. from to cents per double roll. Paper and border enough for left square room for $l. Come quick.
 A. BREWSTER < SON, l2-iadtm s22 Pine St,
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THE CONTRACT LET.
Two Handsome Brick Bnsiness Houses
 to ne Erected n Pine nlnn

Two Handsome Brick Bnslnesa Houses
 to ne Erected m Pine nnn.
 Tuesday afternoon the bids foi the construction of two handsome brick business houses we're opened by Ar. Frank c. Bridges. .Ac ;si-.,i,,,-...;; builder, who. after carefully examin- ing the various bids. awarded the contract Co Mir rhos. smith. one of our well known and expert con tractors. The buildings are to be erected on the northeast corner og Main and Fourth avenue The dimensions will be 5l by llo feet the structures will be onesstery. with pressed brick fronts.
 The leeations Of these buildings are most desirable. and the tenar will have no trouble in securing len. ants. The fact that Mir, Bridges Is Investing such T handsome snm If money in new buildings In Pine Bluff proves eenclusivcly his confidence In the future prosperity Of our town.
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sWITcHMAN KlLLFp

Knocked From inc Top or Car and the
 Body Gronnd 10 Pulp.
 fAfkansls Democrat.l
 William Morris, II switchman run niug on the Rock street switch englne freight department of the Iron Mountain road was standing on the top of high furniture car attached to the engine at o'clock this after noon. When the engine started across the bridge he struck one of the cross beams which knocked him off. The whole train passed over his body, which was dragged almost the entire length nj ttis bridge fine remains were taken 10 Cooks under taking establishment. He came iron St. Louis and had been here in the employment of the road since last January. He lived iu North Little Rock, and leaves wife and two small children. His body was horribly mutilated in fact. ground to pulp.
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A REAL ESTATE DEAL.
Messrs. NJ. A. Ausiln and f. H. Head Pur- chase Valuable Business
 properIy.

Messrs. NJ. \. Austin and F. H.. Head have purchased 90 by To feet of ground at the southeast corner of Main street and Third avenue from Mr. Thus. $. .tames, the con sideration being about $l0,000
 We understand that they ilereet several large brick business honses thereon at an early day
 Thesebuildings in addition to the buildings now being erected by Mr. Frank Bridges, on Main street, will greatly improve that popular thoroughfare.
 The tiRAPH'e is pleased tochronicle these improvements in city real estate.
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Fined for Shooting on sunday.

PLUM BAYOU. AK, Dee. lO.-Three men by the names Of Nix and Mont gomery were arrested for breaking the Sabbath by shooting at wild geese that were flying ny. On hion- day, the 7th, each Of them was fined S and costs, which were g. q. mak- ing total of $lO.75 each. They claim that they never thought of its being Sunlay. It k thought IAy sex eral that these gents will stop long enough to find out il 1t is Snndas he next time before firing.