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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-05
Why British Capital is Shy.

The main reason was that the invest
ments we're disappointing in themselves
because the railways of the States and
the great industries on which they de-
pend we're not progressing, but were be-
coming less and less remunerative. Dis
appointment followed disappointment
and reconstruction followed RECONSTRUCT
tion, till, in 1894, sort of elimination
was arrived at by the simultaneous in
solvency of six great roads, represent
ing, it is said, % per cent. of the roads of
the States.-T. E. Poa0ell, an Me Ma
tionaI ReUieac.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-05
A Record of Conduct.
By REV. F. F. BUCKNER,
MACOMB, ILL.
By REV. F. F. BUCKr
MACOMB, ILL.


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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-05

The Forum for September contains an
article that for dramatic interest has
probably never been excelled. 1t is en-
titled Fire and Sword in CubP," and it
is an absolutely trustworthy history of
the present instruction in Cuba up to
Campos's downfall.-a thrilling and in
tensely interesting article. The author,
Mr.. Clarence King. has travelled the
island widely. and enjoys the friendship
and confidence of the leaders of the rev.
olution. 1.-THE Progress of the Women's
Rights Movement in France" is the
title OF an extremely interesting article
also in this number by Nine. Jeane
E. Schmahl. leader of the movement in
France. PurcelPs Life of Cardinal
Manning" is scathingly criticized by
the Rev. John Talbot Smith. who writes
from Roman Catholic point of view.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-05

Jessie Observation-Disclosures novel "The
First Violiu." which is rightly consid-
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-05

The September Atlantic contains
two articles that suggest and lin sense)
contain the most eventful chapter in
modern history. One is THE Story of
Uncle Toms Cabin" by Charles Dudley
Warner. who tells the unprecedented
history of this book; and the other is
1.-The Weakening of the Negro" by Book.
er T. Washington. The most daring
prophet could not have foreseen Tuske-
gee Institute in Alabama forty years
ago; in fact nothing conceivable would
have seemed so improbable. A cut Of
Mr.. Washington and some remarks n
his work appears on our first page.
Evening star., 1896-04-09
The Will of the PeODlc.

The case of Rev. Mr. Knapp, the Ameri-
can missionary in trouble in Turkey, is
engaging the attention of the humanitari-
ans in England. At meeting held in Lon
don yesterday it was made the subject of
special expression the cable relates, and
motion requesting the government to take
steps to secure Mr. Knapp's release was
unanimously adopted.
This action was we'll meant and in every
way praiseworthy. 1t should and will be
highly appreciated in this country. 1t testi-
fies to friendship, to neighborlness, and to
sympathy with men engaged in the spread
of civilization. And yet how suggestive it
is. What commentary on our apparent
helplessness in the premises!
Why is it that the condition of an Ameri-
can citizen in a foreign country excites
thus the solicitude of the people of another
foreign country? Has his own country ne
elected him? Is his own country powerIess
to help him? Is it necessary for him to be-.
come the foster child Of Great Britain in
order to regain his liberty? He himself Is
not to be expected to haggle over terms.
or be nice about rescuer. II Uncle Sam
cannot secure his release but John Bull can
and does, then thanks and praise for John
Bull.
But the United States Is not Indifferent to
It's citizens in any part of the globe,
Neither IL It Indifferent to the welfare Of
the citizens Of any other country, engaged
Evening star., 1896-04-09
"A Fair Price for Gas.

II the passage or rejection of the dollar
gas bill by the Senate District committee
now hinges upon the question of whether
or not the present company can make a
reasonable profit at retail price of one
ooliar, there should be no hesitation in the
mind Of every member of the committee
tomorrow morning when this measure is
Drought forward for final consideration.
Ihe gas company has answered this oues-
tion ltself-answered it aff1rmatively. 1t
mas SHOWN beyond all doubt that it can
manufacture and distribute a good illumt-
hant IN ample quantity at dollar a thous-
ana and make larger profit than the
average private business produces and
larger, too. than any public corporation of
the same character would be allowed to
make on the other side of the Atlantic
ocean 1t Is argued by the friends of the
company in and out of committee that the
reouction In the price of gas must not be
made at the expense of sacrificing the in
terests OF the innocent stockholders. whose
minority holdings are entirely in the charge
OF the larger owners of the company, 1t
does not SAVIOR of sacrifice however, to reg
uiate this public corporation that has a.
paramount duty to perform toward the
pubic which 1t serves, so as to reduce the
percentage of profit to entirely reasonab BILE
figures. There are few corporations of a
private nature that can command such an
income as Is confessed and there is nothing
In the. case of the Washington Gaslight
Company that should exempt it from the
general tendency of public affairs, which is
daily giving the people more and more di-
rect control over such vitality important
matters as public illumination
Evening star., 1896-04-09

as the Rev. Mr.. Knapp haA been In Ar
menia, In the prosecution Of good works.
The American Congress, having In view the
safety Of the Rev. Mr.. Knapp and his CO.
workers, passed resolutions several months
ego intended for their benefit. They were
sent to the President for certif1cation to the
Turkish authorities, and in the hope that
they would operate as restraint on what,
in the humorous phrase Of the east. is called
the Sublime Porte. But the President, ex-
ercising the discretion conferred on him in
the resolutions, declined to forward them,
and the work of Congress was thus lost on
the sultan, who does not know officially
whether the American people care anything
about their missionaries in his dominion or
not. If the action Of Congress had been
officially promulgated, shall anybody say
that the effect at Constantinople would not
have been salutary?
1t need not be assumed that the President
acted otherwise than In obedience to con-
scientious judgment in this matter. At the
same time there is a lesson in 1t all for him.
Two heads are better than one. A recogni-
tion OF that fact is the American govern
ment itself. An expression by the two
houses OF Congress ought never lightly to
be put aside. In the American matter that
S~p' S"'Aon " a. Hot ouly properly ODtalneO,
Out was Endorsed by the people at large.
There was the double reason therefore why
the President should have nesitated to put
his opinion against it,
And now In this matter of Cuba. The
resolutions passed by Congress are the will
OF the people. They represent the delibera-
tions of both houses of Congress, and they
call for the cooperation of the President
to make them thoroughly effective They
have the Endorsement of some of the closest
OF the Presidents own friends Should he
roe need them? Does not every considera-
tion call for early and favorable action on
MS part? Can he afford to take the risk of
partly nuliifying them? The bloodiest of
wars IS In progress in Cuba, and may be
stopped or encouraged and continued, by
the Presidents course.
Evening star., 1896-04-09

The local labor organizations which have
been working for the free library bill are
disposed, it is understood, to resent Mr..
Powers reference to them as lobby
pushing "a job." and to communicate their
resentment at the insult to affiliated labor
organizations in Vermont.
Evening star., 1896-04-09

If the man who is nonored with the demo-
cratic nomination this year could have
some kind OF an assurance that he will be
given another chance four years hence in
the event of present failure, it might re-
4eye the coyness
Evening star., 1896-04-09

The Sultan cannot see his way clear to
offering business-like objection to the dis
tribution of supplies which cost his govern
ment nothing.
Evening star., 1896-04-09

MIR. Bayard's serenity is probably not
greatly disturbed. These manifestations
have simply confirmed his impression that
the American public Is a bad lot
Evening star., 1896-04-09

"Ne. sir" said the new Congressman.
with emphasis, Il don't propose to lend a
jot of my influence toward getting a free
library for Washington er any other city"
why not?' asked the progressive friend.
Because I've read somewhere that read
ing maketh a full man. and represent a
prohibition constituency"
And the progressive friend remarked thai
he didn't know but that was as good as
most of the reasons advanced for antaso-
niZing the measure.
Evening star., 1896-04-09

The President has evidently resolved to
pay as little attention as possible to these
repeated applications from Congress for
his autograph.
Evening star., 1896-04-09

One conspicuous merit of the campaign
button is that with all it's pretenses 20
novelty it has remained superior to the
Beardsley craze.
Evening star., 1896-04-09
1t DEPENDS,

DO you think that it is ladylike for a
woman to ride bicycle?" she inquired.
YES" he replied; 'unless she insists on
riding like gentleman"
Evening star., 1896-04-09

Only one hundred ard twenty-four men
were employed upon the city post t-ofIice
building today. The post-office building. by
the way. is that "freproof" structure on
which the Supervising Architect of the
Treasury insists on putting a lumber-lined
roof instead of having the inf1ammable
material OH the ground floor, where the
fire department would be able to get at it,
Evening star., 1896-04-09

Mr. Quay makes it clear that any burglar
who wants to get possession OF his political
plots will have to be mind reader
Evening star., 1896-04-09

1t thus appears that there is no town in
Mr.. Powers district which is so heavily
taxed as Washington, and lone which
has anywhere near the same amount of
municipal Indebtedness to reduce the rev.
enUes applicable to current expenses; and
it may be stated without fear of contra
diction that there is no Vermont town
which has so large a percentage of float
ing, non-taxpayins population as the cari-
tai. with it's one-third negro population
and its thousands of temporary visitors
and government employees, and this non
taxpayinS population reduces the nominal
per capita tax levy without reducing it
in fact by cash contributions.
Evening star., 1896-04-09
SHOOTING STARS.

Mr. Reed declines to get hysterical over
his own boom or anybody's else.
Evening star., 1896-04-09
His Wish.

The youth procured wardrobe neat
With which to go a-biking;
Alas! Although twas quite complete,
1t was not to his liking.
The budding spring rejoioed him not,
Nor bin ds that trii together;
With gentle sighs he walled his lot
And lenged for Christmas weather.
His hose 1t was that made him pause;
Those folds were simply shocking;
Ouoth ho, IT wish that Santa Claus
Would, somehow. fill that stockingr'
Evening star., 1896-04-09

0In order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any Individual connected with the
office, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpOse
Evening star., 1896-04-09
Sure to Happen.

They were talking Of their absent sons
The fact that each of the three old gentle.
men had boy in different college die
not prevent them from amicably DISCUSSING
their various prospects.
"Well," said one Of them, cit won't be sc
very long before the athletic season. And
then I guess weli hear something from
the orange and the blue.
YES was the reply, "and there'n be
some shouting done by the blue and the
gray"
''Of course" rejoined the third; "aad as
my boy went to Princeton, I'll have to pu,
in word for the black and the orange
But it doesn't make such a great deal oi
difference. The boys are bound to come Out
under The same colors in the end''
NO" said one.
Cant be arranged" exclaimed the
other.
"Oh, yes, 1t can."
ITO what colors do you referr'
"The black and the blue"
Evening star., 1896-04-09
A Question of SDelIinr,

"Oi seen Finnerty, the day." remarked
Mr.. Dolan, as he came home.
Did yez. thought" responded his wife.
"An' phwat did he say?''
He shpoke av me chances fur gittin'
inty office. 'Oi notice. he says, 'thot ye're
doin' wonders in the loine av a political
boom.'"
"Phwat did ye answer?''
II told i'm ty shpell thot last worrud."
"Why?'
Because oil couldn' tell anythin' be the
way he pernounced it. An If he hod
shpelled it bum thered hov been thrub-
BILE roight thin an there"
Evening star., 1896-04-09


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Evening star., 1896-04-09
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Evening star., 1896-04-09
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08
M,ddlebrook News.

We have had some cold weather, but still
around here yet.
The New Year has commenced, and it is to
be hoped that every one will form resolutions
to do better by the poor laborer this year, than
they did last, so that Israels' God, may pros
per them in all they undertake.
A good mother was, the other day, giving
her son some advice. Said she, when you go
to court a girl, my son, DOM commence court
ting all the other members of the family first,
but go for the girl herself. right in the start.
Selah!
Christmas was dull to nearly all here. Your
correspondent worked all day. Christmas day,
and all through the holidays.
Mrs. Fix, who was so ill, is not any better.
Neither is Miss Martha Webb. Both of them
are attended by DR.. James Crawford Dunlap,
and If the best of medical skill will do them
any good they will recover for the DR. is
celebrated for his great skill as physician
and surgeon.
There are great many people who tell us,
since the price of the SPECTATOR has been re-
duced. they are going to subscribe. W have
always known it was the best family and
newsiest paper published in the county, and
having the most interesting and able reporter
at Parnassus, that is in the county, will help
enlarge the subscription list. We will prom
Use to give all the news of any interest from
this part in the best manner We know how,
and we expect to see the SPECTATOR placed
ahead in every way, as she deserves to be.
Long may she prosper.
Mr. A. A. Sproul, who was slightly paralyz
ed, is improving We are glad to note. He is
a kind, Christian gentleman to the poor, who
have cause to remember him gratefully.
ROYBURY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08
FROM NELSON COUNTY.

ALTON, Va, Jan. 9Th, 1885.
Eds. Spectator:
The people on this side of the Blue Ridge
mountain are delighted to see and receive the
'sdear old' SPECTATOR again: and to hear that
our old friend R. Mauzy, Esq, is still con-
nected with the paper. May they live long
and prosper. Hoping you and your thousands
of readers had merry Xmas and happy
New Year, with may returns.
One of the prettiest weddings of the year
took place last Thursday night at COL VIM.
NJ. Halls residence when Miss Margaret Hall
became the wife of Charles Massie McCue.
Both bride and groom belong to families
prominent in this community. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. J. L. Sherrard. The
house was beautifully decorated. After the
wedding a reception and supper were given to
large a number of invited guests, and every
thing went off as merrily as marriage bell.
DR.. P A. Williams. of Avon, Va. will mar
ry Mrs Mamie II. Pearce, of Franklin, Va.
on Wednesday pm. We wish them happiness
and prosperity. Other marriages are to fol-
low. Rev. John Calvin Thrasher, of Waynes
boro' M. E. Church, preached fine sermon
at the Alton Chapel last Wednesday night.
He is good preacher.
Rev. J. H. Robinson. of Alton, breaches at
Basic City Thursday night.
Weather cold-llght snow.
Our people are well pleased with Hon. H.
St. G. Tucker and his manly course in Con-
gress. Fl.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08
Hyer-Ogg.

On Thursday evening last, the End instant,
Mr.. w. H. Hyer and Miss Edna Earl Ogg
were married at the Methodist Episcopal
Church South in this city, the Rev. Dr. ]. H.
Boyd officiating.
Mr.. Hyer is one of our successful business
men, and Miss Ogg young lady of rare
beauty and accomplishments. The church
was tastefully decorated, and the friends of
the contracting parties filled it to overfowing.
As the organ pealed forth under the master
hand of Prof. Webb, Miss Nettie Ogg, little
girl, sister of the bride, entered the aisle bear
ing on silver tray the wedding ring; then
followed the bridal party, Mr.. Hyer accom-
panied by John B. Locke, Clark Worthington
and Thomas .Hogshead; Miss Ogg by her
maid of honor, Miss Nettie V. Mallory.
They bore in their hands large clusters of
Mareschel Neil roses and were beautifully
costumed-that of the bride being especially
rich and handsome, the effect of which was
heightened by magnificent diamond brooch,
and a pair of diamond earrings, wedding
presents from Mr.. Hyer. After the cere.
mony, the bridal party and numerous friends
repaired to the residence of Capt c. S. Ogg,
the brides father, where an elaborate and
elegant supper was served. At 2.10 a. N. Mr.
Hyer and wife left for an extended bridal
tour north as far as the Falls. They will also
extend their trip west as far as Los Angeles
Cal, to be gone about six weeks. The wed
ding presents were numerous and costly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08
A New Volume of the Living Age.

The two hundred and eighth Volume of
Littelps Living Age opens with the issue of the
week ending January 4th. The beginning of
a new volume is an excellent time for the be-
ginning of new subscription, especially
when as in this instance, it includes new-a
lower price. For 1896 the subscription price
will be six dollars. Good news truly to its
subscribers and to all others who appreciate
and enjoy good reading for no one who
wants the best of choice literature should be
without it.
The reduction in price means no reduction
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continues to grow not only in bulk but also
in the variety, interest and importance of the
topics treated; and it absorbs to greater ex
tent every year the works of the most prom.
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For the amount and quality of reading fur
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thofe desiring the crea m of both home and
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cost be in possession of the best which the
current literature of the world affords.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08

TART wins the heart" OF the 125 illustra-
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try, for January, several are fullpage. ''In
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Voyage" from drawing by c. Mex night
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