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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-03-14
THE THRooP REQUEST.

The communication in The UNI
vERsALIsT of February 22nd, in refer
ence to the efforts being made by
the California Convention of Uni
versalists to carry out the purpose of
Hon. A. G. Throop, as expressed in
his last will and testament, may mis-
lead the minds of some of those who
read it. The bequest and the pur-
poses of those who are endeavoring
to secure it have no necessary connec-
ton with Stanford University. Presi-
dent Jordan suggested making the
Professorship an adjunct of the Uni
versity. OF course this could only be
done on terms mutually satisfactory.
The Universalist Convention would
not allow the University or any one
else to control the appointment, or
dictate the teachings of the profess
sorship; nor would the University al
low the theological professorship to
give a sectarian complexion to the
institution. The professorship would
be an independent annex, and on no
other terms would the California
Convention consent to the connec-
ton. The bequest and the effort to
secure it in no way depend on the
Palo Alto college, or any other.
When the money shall have been
secured, if Stanford, or Berkeley, or
some other institution cannot give
the professorship desirable facilities,
it can be established Independently;
or, if deemed advisable, the money
can be invested until the time shall
arrive when it can be made available.
This is the situation Univer-
salists of California, almost without
exception desire to fulfill Father
TROOPS last request. The Trustees
of the State Convention are a unit,
DIR. Conger, President who is also a
Trustee of the Throop school; Mrs.
H. B. Manford, President of the
Woman's Association; DR.. Deere,
Messrs. Goodenough, Andrews, Rice,
in fact the Universalists of Califor
mia with few possible exceptions all
are as one in favor of securing the
$4,000 for the object to which the
generous donor conseci ated it,-a
Universalist Theological Professor
ship.
The Universalist Church as such
has no more interest in the Throop
School than it has in any other edu-
cational institution, equally worthy.
1t desires to see it prosper, but not
with money that was intended for its
own benefit. If the $4,000 is not
raised then the bequest will revert to
the school and we shall not fault the
school for receiving what we were
unable to secure.
Meanwhile it is the solemn, sacred
duty of all Universalists to strive by
all possible means to secure the be-
quest, and fulfill the purpose of the
donor. He bequeathed the bulk of
his fortune to the Polytechnic Insti-
tute. He devoted a small fraction of
it to the church he loved, on condi-
ton that we raise an equal amount.
As DIR. Cantwell observed, IA great
opportunity will pass if the amount
is not secured"
Beloved friends! shall we not meet
the conditions9 The time is short.
Shall not those who read these words,
and who love our blessed faith, at
once address, E. L. Conger, ID
Pasadena, CAL, or j. W. Hanson'
PASADENA. CAL. Feb. %.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

Senator Blank wants to continue
patronizing this theater, but he does
not want his daughter insulted at the
box office; and so ] have engaged q
gentleman to take your place."
The masher had received his card
from the beauty with vengeance, but
he never called to pay his respects. He,
was a married man, the rascal, and hv
never recovered from the rebuke which
he received on that occasion. No other
theater wanted his services, and he Las
since earned his living as a clerk in a
clothing store. His example has proved
to be influential with others, if any
have been disposed to make the box OF
flee place for fiirtations.
At all Of our theaters the ticket
sellers are polite. They never forget
that they are surrounded by greatness
and power, and that the slightest devia-
ton from probity is likely to prove
costly. They are accommodating and
gentlemanly, but they have hard time
of it, for they meet with human nature
in every guise. The majority of the pa
irons of the theater, of course, is fem
mime, and almost every woman cup
poses that the ticket agent is a mind
reader. They simply put their money
before him and expect him to read
their thoughts and give them such tick
cts as they want. The man behind the
window MAY ask in his most bland and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26
I saw how poor man may b W, nves -

I saw how poor a man may b wrS hves 10
slave and grind
Who throws away his birthright for the
dollars he may find.
! saw this truth as plainly as on . written
scroll
He may thus enlarge his income but he'll
surely dwarf his soul.
I think I saw the folly of that wearin'.
grindin' way,
That calls man to labor for 10 hours a
day.
I saw how hard and stingy my grabbed life
had grown,
And almost thought 'twerc batter to be
q useless drone.
Then again ] thought of Jennie, and as
plain as plain could be,
I understood the reason for her wistful
look at me.
I saw how little had done to brighten up
the place,
And understood the reason for the shadow
on her face.
The lack ct lovin' words ana deeds where
loves sweet pleasure lies
Had made, knew, the grieved look that
mornin' in her eyes.
I thought little longer Of all these things,
and then
I just unhitched old Billy-it lacked bit
of ten
1 put him in his stall and shook lock Of
clover down,
Then harnessed Prince, my five-year-ol6
and started out for town.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26
FOR SUNDAY READING.
THANKSGIVING.

For the winters sanity snow,
For the springtime's hopeful green,
For the summers happy glow,
For the autumn's golden sheen.
Thee, 0 loving Lord, we bless
In song of thankfulness!
For the gladness of the days
When the sun shone clear and bright
With no hint of cloud or haze
From the morning to the night
Thee, 0 loving Lord, we bless
In a song Of thankfulness!
For the peacefulness of night,
Silent folding round our sleep,
When nor danger nor alright
Stirred the darkness, restful, deep
Thee, o loving Lord, we bless
In song Of thankfulness!
Shall we take the good alone3
Shall we leave the evil out?
Can we, for the cloud, the moan,
For the danger and the doubt,
Thee, o loving Lord, still bless
In song of thankfulness?
Darkness showed Thee Light of light,
Sorrow proved Thee Friend of friends.
Danger taught Thee Might of might,
Truth of truth when doubt descends:
For this learning. Thee we bless
In song of thankfulness!
"All our times are in Thy hand"
And we thank Thee for the whole;
All has waited Thy command:
For our joy, and for our dole
Thee, o loving Lord, we bless
In song of thankfulness!
MARY Chandler Jones. in N. Y. Inde-
DenQpnt
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26
An Anecdote of Chief ysaron Pollock.

The effort being made in certain
quarters to persuade a judge to resign
his appointment brings to mind an an
ecdote told of Baron Pollock when he
was Chief Baron Pollock. On one
occasion some one limited retirement
pretty broadly to the baron, entirely
with view, the person urged, to the
prolongation of such a valuable life.
As soon as he saw the drirt of the speak.
er's remarks the old man rose, and with
his grim, dry gravity said: 'Will you
dance with Ine?" Naturally, the we'll
wisher stood aghast at the chief baron's
strange request, but the latter, who
prided himself particularly upon his
sturdy legs, logan to caper about with
youthful vivncity. Seeing his visitor
standing surprised, the baron tripped
up to him and said: swell, if you won't
dance with me, will you box with me 2"
and ''squaring up" to him, half in jest
and half in earnest, literally boxed the
gentleman out of the rooom. After
that the old chief baron had no more
visitors anxiously inquiring after his
health and suggesting retirement
Westminster Gazette.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26
SPEAR POINTS.
Pithy Sayings from the Columns of tho
Rams Horn.

Pithy Sayings from the Columns OF tho
Rams Horn.
To give less than we should is not to
give as God would.
God goes with the man who is will
ing to take hard place.
The strongest Of all men is the one
who takes God to be his strength.
Something is sure to be accomplished
by the man who sticks to one thing.
If we try to please everybody, we
shall soon have the respect of nobody.
The man who thinks his sin will
never find him out, has deceived him
self.
The man will be well occupied whose
first aim in life is to do Gods will.
The man dies well who dies in the
consciousness that he has done his
best.
If we see nothing gond in others,
they will not be likely to see much
good in us.
We would all have less cause to
blame others, if we had fewer faults
CT our own.
lie man WHO lOdlS Wnel ne SnOulQ pf.
at work, will have to work when hei
might rest.
The Christian who does not look
happy wher. he gives, dims the polish
on his gift.
1t is better to be able to suffer long
and be kind, than to be able to talk like
an angel.
Before we can know much of God, we
have to find out good deal about our
selves.
The man who would have large life,
must work and pray that tie may have
large heart.
The slothful man can never find that
sweetness in bread which God puts in Il
for the diligent man.
We often call upon God to take away
our trials, when what He wants is to
give us grace to stand them.
There is probably time in The life
of every man when his hand almost
touches the philosophers stone.
The devil almost gains our consent
TO stay, when he proves that nobody
else is doing anything to make him go.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26
STARTED FOR TOWN.

And still kept thinkin' and ponderin'
D.. matters DER,
But drove right straight to Goodwin's,
Che keeps carpet store),
And bought the very carpet my wife had
wanted most
But had hesitated over on account Of extra
cost;
And then I bought some curtains, some
nice ones, they were lace, ...
That she might fix the windows with q
dainty kind o. grace; TO-
And when 1 paid the bill that day my
pocketbook was light
But then you see my heart was too, which
made the matter right
And something stirred down in my heart.
the homeward way along,
Like little note of music OF a half forgot
ten song;
And / vowed. I'd turn q corner. a new leaf
full and square.
I'd change my way o. Twin; resolved it
then and there.
Just then drove into the yard and stopped
before the door.
l laid the bundles quickly out upon the
old porch floor,
And then I called to Jennie, (my voice q
soundin' queer,
Here's a bundle for you, Jennie; I was
wrong this morning, dear"
Then high up in the maple tree without a
hint o. rain,
But in a soft rejoicin' way. the robins
sang again.
at the door,
A soft light shinin' in her eyes I'd seem
there years before;
But when she tried to blame herself and
say she'd gone amiss,
1 just bent down and stopped her then-I
stopped her with kiss:
And then s If to show the power in gentle
ness that lies,
1 saw the shadows disappear forever from
her eyes.
We're Twin now upon the place. my gentle
The grindin' and the slavin' ways are gone
forever by.
With cheerful, honest labor now we work
from day to day
Deep in our hearts rejoicin' that we've
found this better way.
My hours of work have changed some
what-I've taken off a few;
The plan of 16 hours day for me no more
will do.
For now 1 sit upon the porch to watch the
sunset glow,
To read the mornin' paper or to talk to
little Joe;
Then sometimes after chores are done, tits
chore time now at five,
With Prince before the buggy we take an
evening drive.
And Jennie's CROWN young again it's plain
for me to see,
The light still shinin' in her eyes-I know 1t
shines for me;
The same soft light of hope and love that
Shone there years ago,
While in the face that once was sad again
the roses grow.
And thank the Lord at evenin', and
thank Him in the morn.
That He cured me of my blindness that
June day in the corn;
And now we pull together as down life's
stream we glide
We live and love together while worKins
side by side; -. ...
And in that understanding sweet, which
only love can bring,
Together in the gloamin' we hear the
robins sing.
Country Gentleman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26


This is really fortunate for the theater
goers, because there is a constant varie-
ty of entertainment.
The ticket sellers at large theaters are
peculiar people. They are not auto
cratic here as they become in the great
Ell cities. Once upon time there was q
ticket seller at the old Ford's theater
who forgot or did not realize that this
is singular city, and that senator,
representative, cabinet official, or some
members of the family of public func-
tionary may appear at the window; and
so he tried to start Irritation with a
pretty and piquant young miss by ask
ing her for her card. Having obtained
her tickets, she opened her big blue eyes
in establishment, and then said Il have
no card with me, sir, but you shall have
one tomorrow morning, and presume
that you will call upon me without de-
lay"
The ticket seller was handsome fell
low, and he smiled triumphantly and
kissed his hand to her as she passed
away. He waited on others all day
long, but his brain was very busy with
thoughts of his conquest, and he won
dered who the beauty would turn out to
be. That night he dreamed of pink
cheeks, pretty pouting lips, pearly
teeth and the wonderful! figure of love-
illness which had been SO suddenly
charmed by his masculine attractions.
lie expected to receive that card in his
morning m2l, cnd he wds surprised
when he was greeted by the manager
who handed him an envelope contain
ing his pay up to date aid said:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

Then In my mind I seemed to see tiny
little mound,
Just DER the hilltop yonder, in the little
churchyard ground ~.
a little mound that nestles there beneath
the willows shade; .....
Twas there one autumn mornin' our little
boy was laid.
And then 1 thought o. partin's, and the
thought gave me a start,
While a wave o. pain came tuggin' and
strainin' at my heart: .
And / seemed to feel the sorrow and the
anguish that would come
" the light that made my sunshine should
be taken from my home,
l could seem to see the strangeness of the
pictures on the wall;
I could fesl the solemn silence broodin'
down and over all.
4 could see the sunlit patches on the floor
that come and go
Then kind o. mist came DER me and /
couldn't see the row:
Then out there in the cornfeld, the scales
fell from my eyes
Just like a finger, softly reach.n' down
ward from the skies.
Had brushed away the shadows that had
dimmed the way for me,
And with newborn vision for the first
tinas could see.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26
Aims OF Christianity.

The aim and purpose of Christianity
is to develop children of God into men
end women of God. 1t is to raise up
peculiar people of such integrity and
stability of character that on this rock
Christ can build his church, and the
gates of hell shall not prevail agains;
it,-Rev. J. w. Magruder.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26
A Peculiar Peonle.

Gods people must be willing to be
known as peculiar, or even eccentric,
Eccentric means "out of CENTER" and
we shall be out of center with the world
IL Christ is the center about Whom we
movc.--Hon. Ion Keith Falconer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

-Snapdragon is SO called in allusion
to the very singular shape of the flower,
which, in popular fancy, is supposed to
resemble the jaws of the tabled dragon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26
Nature.

Nature is full of our own human
heart; it is reflection OF our own ma
ture, and the beauty we admire in it
is the sympathetic expression of the
beauty of our own spirit. We act upon
it and it reacts upon us. Thus, the
beauty, the grandeur of nature is g
part of our own baing,--Rev NJ. e..
Linton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

The statue of Jupiter Olympus by
Phidias was of gold and ivory and was
So feet high. 1t was finished in the year
444 B. G.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26
GRANGE IN FARMER JOE.
BY SHELDON Q. sToDDARD.

VAS the bright sun
shiny mornin' of
a pleasant day in
June.
The robins in the
maple softly sang
their swee t e s t
tune;
I h e 8 u n S h l n e
t h % u 6 h t n e
branches glinted
through the open
door
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-04-30
FOR HAMMOND'S PARDON.
Petition Being Circulated Among Soma
tors and Congress men.

Petition Being Circulated Among Sena-
tors and Congressman.
WASHINGTON, April aO.-The news
of the passing of the death sentence on
the members of the Johannesburg re-
form committee caused great surprise
here. Senator Stewart, who is friend
Hammond, one of the condemned men,
is circulating petition to President
Kruger for pardon. The petition is
as follows:
"The undersigned members of the
senate and house of representatives of
the United States of America respect.
fully represent that John Hays Ham
mond is citizen Of the United States,
and man of high character, connected
with the best families of this country
and an engineer of ability. We regret
exceedingly his unfortunate connection
with the troubles in your country for
which all our people entertain
Feelings of Kindness and Respect.
In view Of the unimpeachable charac-
ter of Mr.. Hammond in his own coun-
try and the high standing of his friends
and relations, we earnestly ask for him
your most kindly consideration. If
your excellency would extend to him
pardon for his offenses against your
government we would esteem it an es-
pecial compliment to us as well as to
the people of the United States"
Hammond's case was referred to in
cabinet meeting and although the state
authorized no statement
concerning his case further than max.
ing public the cablegram from Vice
Consul knight predicting a eommu.
tation Of sentence, it cannot be doubted
that the government will do all within
its power to secure an amelioriation of
Hammond's sentence.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-04-30
NEW FRENCH CABINET,

NJ. Me1ine Succeeds in Forming a Min
istry.
PARIS, April 30.-The announcement
is made that NJ. Meline has succeeded
in forming his cabinet, as follows:
M. Meline. premier and minister of
agriculture; M. Barthou, minister of
the interior; M. Hanotaux, minister of
foreign affairs; M. Cookery, minister
of finance; NJ. LIE Bon, minister of the
colonies; NJ. Vale, minister of COM
merce; General Billot, minister of war;
NJ. Dadlan, minister Of justice; Admiral
Besnard, minister of marine; M. La
comb, minister Of public works; M.
Rambaud, minister of public instruc-
ton.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-04-30
Sentence Of Death on Johan-
nesburg Reform ers Was
Unexpected.
Strong Feeling Prevalent That
Condemned Men May
;. Yet Escape.
Petition Circulated at WASH
ington for Release of
Hammond.

LONDON, April 30.-While the an.
nouncement made in the house of COM
mons that four of the Johannesburg
reform committee had been sentenced
to death for high treason caused sen.
sation both inside and outside of par.
lament and was earnestly discussed in
the lobbies, where it is thought to have
increased the gravity in affairs in South
Africa. there is an inner ring of poll
ticians who are inclined to think the
whole thing is the result Of a deal be-
tween the prisoners and the Boer au-
thorities and that the former obtained
the assurance that their sentences
would be committed before they plead.
ed guilty to the charge of high treason.
Of the condemned men, Mr.. John
Hays Hammond, manager of the De
Beers mine, is an American; Francis
Rhodes is a brother Of Cecil Rhodes;
Percy Farrar is a newspaper proprietor
and Lionel Phillips is president of the
chamber of mines of Johannesburg.
Chamberlain Telegraphs Kruger.
After making the announcement to
the house of commons Mr.. Chamber
lain added that upon hearing the news,
he cabled to the governor of Cape Col
ony, Sir Hercules Robinson, to COM
municate the following TO President
Kruger:
''The government has just learned
that the sentence of death has just been
passed upon the five leaders of the re-
form committee. They can feel no
doubt that your honor will commute
the sentence and have assured parlia-
ment of their conviction that this is
your honor's intention"
Mr.. Chamberlain's telegram is re.
garded here as being precipitate, and
as leaving President Kruger no time to
act on his own account, and as having,
moreover, the ring of dictation. 1t
may tend to irritate the chief magis.
trate of the Transvaal into greater
severity than he would otherwise ex-
ercise.
Imprisonment for Many Others.
IS The Chartered South Africa company
has received cable dispatch from Jo-
hannesburg giving further details Of
tne JuuSmeHI ol tne nlgn court aG RE-
toria in the case of the members of the
national reform committee. This dis
patch states that in addition to the
sentence of death passed upon the lead
ers of the reform committee so other
members have been sentenced to two
years imprisonment, fine of $4,000
and three years subsequent Danish
ment. The dispatch adds: There is
great excitement Tin johannesburg
and unless the sentences are speedily
committed trouble is expected.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-04-30
PRETORIA is EXCITED.
Petitions for Communication Of senteno
Being Generally Signed.

Petitions for Communication Of Sentence
Being Generally Signed.
PRETORIA. April SO.-The political
atmosphere is sultry, and it is felt that
immensely important issues depend
upon the immediate action by the presi.
dent and the executives, who will prob.
ably consider the sentences in council
at once. Monster petitions to the ex.
ecutive asking for Communication and
pardon are now being generally signed
here. The general public is astounded
at the heavy sentences inflicted upon
all Of the prisoners. All who are now
in Jail are treated with special priv.
leges.
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press had an interview with President
Kruger in regard to the situation. The
president said he was earnestly weigh.
ing in his mind the days develop.
ments. The written Judgment. he
said, could not be submitted to the OK.
ecutive until Thursday, when the mat
ter would be promptly dealt with.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-04-30

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with but very few exceptions. At vari-
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Minneapolis, MINI.
ScHELDRUP &iFIEsLER.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-04-30
THREE iMPIS ROUTED.
Big Victory Gained by the Defenders 1t
BuluwayO.

Big Victory Gained by the Defenders 1t
BuluwayO.
LONDON, April 3O.-The Mashona-
land (South Africa) agency here has
received the following dispatch from
Buluwayo, dated April 81: "Big en-.
gagement this morning. Three impis
surrounded us. Defeated and routed
them with great loss.'
The latest news from Buluwayo
brings word that r. G. Selous and Mr..
Dawson are engaged in building forts
to protect the roads running southwark
to Mafekin. The attacks which have
been made upon Matabeles, while they
have resulted in wholesale slaughter
OF the natives, have apparently made
no impression on their spirit. They
have not been dislodged from their
positions.
The Times correspondent asserts that
the Matabele are retiring towards the
hills and they declare they have had
enough of fighting. Many of their
wounded are said to be dying.