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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-13
ABOUT HORACE GREELEY
Representative Amos Cummings Lecture
Upon the GreatJournalist
His Career Graphically Sketched and
Some Interesting Anecdotes
Told of Him.

For two hours and half last night Rep
resentative Amos J. Cummings of. New
York edited and amused the audience at
Typographical Hall with an address upon
Horace Greeley that included many per-
sonal "reminiscences. 1t was a treat pre-
pared by the officers of Columbia Typo
graphical Union for the people who bought
tickets to contribute TO the charity fund,
which the union is raising for the needy
members of the craft. During the winter
other lectures are to follow. With last
rights effort as a sample the series will
probably be highly successful.
Mr.. Cummings was associated with Hor-
ace Greeley In the Tribune office for a
number Of years, and recalls many interest
ing and amusing reductions of the ia
nous journalist He has warm regard
for the memory of the great man and
places high estimate upon his character,
worth and ability. Speaking to an audience
OF printers last night he referred to Horace
printing art, Franklin being the first.
Franklin was the patron saint of the prin-
ter and Greeley of the union printer.
Influence of His Mother.
Mr. Cummings said that like Lincoln
Greeley was born in poverty, both were
thoroughly American and both striking ex
amples of development under the new re-
public. Greeley came from an ancestry
that vas toughened in the old Queen Ann
wars and the battles of the revolution. He
got his intellect from his mother. who was
an attentive and omnivrous reader. He
said In after life that his mind was stimu-
lated by his mother to an unusual degree.
"She awakened in me thirst for knowl-
edge" Mr.. Greeley Used to say. and foster
ed the spirit Of precosity so early manifest
ed In the young Greeley. He went to school
when he was only two years old and sur
prised his instructors by his aptitude for
studies far beyond one Of his tender years.
The traits which marked Mr.. Greeley's
childhood characterized him throughout
life. His career as a boy outlined his ca
reer as man. In, maturity he retained all
his Weaknesses and Ills sympathies would
ever override his judgment. When boy
he was never afraid of ghosts nor the
graveyard by night, but nothing could get
him to stand up In a fight with another
boy. AS man when he was attacked by
Congressman he stood and took his pun
ishment without fighting back.
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carriages and handsome teams for calling re-
eeptions and balls. Prices reasonable. T. s.
MALDNEY ,je3O-l or
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Our Young People
WISCONSIN Y. P. @. U.

Report of Convention Held at Stoughton
Dec. 81, 1895, and Jan. and 2, 1896.
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dog who had suddenly disappeared.
and whom l proceeded to look up at
once. l am sorry to have to say that
1 administered a pretty severe spank
ing that day, but did not Dandy de-
serve it2 Jack said he did.
Poor Dandy he was with us but
a short time after that. One night
we were strolling in the garden, and
Dandy trotted at our heels, every
now and then breaking away to chase
an indignant pussy cat and running
back to us, quite breathe :, perfect
ly delighted with the fp From one
of these excursions he did not return,
and Jack went outside the garden to
whistle and look him up. 1t was
growing dark, but Dandy did not
appear. A little anxious, Jack went
down the street and left word at the
station; still we never doubted that
the little fellow would return in the
course of the evening But inquiries
and advertising alike proved unsuc.
cessful, and now after waiting many
months, have given up all hope of
ever seeing our dear, delightful,
wicked, little Dandy again. Ad-
nance
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How to Breathe.

Cultivate the habit of breathing
through the nose and taking deep
breaths. If this habit was universal,
there is little doubt that pulmonary af-
fections would be decreased one-half.
An English physician calls attention to
this fact, that deep and forced respira
tions will keep the entire body in glow
in the coolest weather, no matter how
thinly one may be clad. He was himself
half frozen to death one night, and be-
gan taking deep breaths and keeping
the air in his lungs as long as possible.
The result was that he was thoroughly
comfortable in a few minutes.
The deep respirations, he says, stimu-
late the blood currents by direct muscu
lar exertion, and cause the entire sys
tenn to become pervaded with the rapid
ly generated heat.
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} Bubbles or
! Medals.

"Best sarsaparillas. When you
think of it how contradictory that
term is. For there can be only one
best in anything -one best sarsapa-
rilla, as there is one highest noun
tain, one longest river, one deepest
ocean And that best sarsaparilla is
-. 80. There's the rubl You
can measure mountain height and
ocean depth, but how test sarsapa-
rillaf You could if you were chem
lists. But then do you need to test itS
J The Worlds Fair Committee tested
it, and thoroughly. They went
behind the label on the bottle. What
did this sarsaparilla test result in1
Every make of sarsaparilla shut out
of the Fair except Ayers. So it
was that Ayers was the only sarsapa-
rilla admitted to the Worlds Fair.
The committee found it the best.
They had no room for anything that
was not the best. And as the best,
| Ayers Sarsaparilla received the
medal and awards due its merits. Re
member the word "best" is a bubble
any breath can blow; but there are
pins to prick such bubbles. Those
others are blowing more "best sarsa-
parilla" bubbles since the Worlds
Fair pricked the old ones. True, but
Ayers Sarsaparilla has the medal.
The pin that scratches the medal
proves it gold. The pin that pricks
the bubble proves it wind. Wepoint
to medals, not bubbles, when we say;
The best sarsaparilla is Ayers.
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What it Wanted.

Every boy and girl has doubtless heard
of the great composer Handel. Here is
little story told Of him and Of DIR.
Maurice Green, musician whose COM
positions were never remarkably fine.
1t seems he had sent solo anthem to
Handel for his opinion, and Handel in
vited him to take breakfast, and he
would say what he thought Of it. After
coffee Green's patience became exhaust
ed, and he said:
well, sir, what do you think Of it?"
20. your anthem! All, did t'ink dat it
wanted air."
"Air!" cried Greene.
"Yee, air; and so did hang it out Of
de window" replied Handel.-Harper's
Round Table.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING.

A platform meeting was held. Rev
Orrin G. Evans, of Fort Atkinson spoke
on What the Y P. @. U. is Going to dc
to make this Christian World" Rev.
Nellie M. Opdale spoke Oh, THE Con-
structive Power of Universaliem;" Rev.
G. E. Varney, of Monroe, spoke on what
the Y. P. G. U. is Going to do For the Re-
generation of Society,"" A song service
followed, led by Miss Ada Turner, of
Stoughton.
After the program reception was
given to the delegates by the Stoughton
Union.
THURSDAY A. NJ.
The meeting was called to order by
the President. Mr.. o. A. Stillmap.
Prayer was offered by Rev. A. G. Grier.
Miss Amanda Kidder was elected
Superintendent of Junior Unions for the
State.
Among the resolutions adopted were
the following:
RESOLVED, That we recognize in the
use of alcof olic liquors the greatest dan
ger that threatens our individual. social
and national life, and that we will use
every effort in our power to secure total
abstinence for the individual and the alb
solute humiliation by the State.
Resolved, That in the growing use of
tobacco we recognize an evil of mon
strous proportions and we pledge our
selves to stand firmly against its use in
any form.
RESOLVED, That we recognize in Rev.
B. F. Rogers one of Gods chosen SER
wants and that we appreciate the labors
of his life and that we express our deep
prives him of the delight of actively
serving the Master.
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves
anew to conservation to our church, our
local Union and the National Union and
that during the year to come, we will, in
the name Of the Master, do more than in
the past to carry forward this great
work.
Reports were given by the following
Unions: Stoughton, Wansau, Columbus.
Lacrosse, Neenah. Racine, Ft. Atkinson,
Mukwonago and Lodi.
The place appointed for the meeting
of the next Convention was at Fort At
kinson. A committee was appointed for
revising the constitution.
The following papers were read and
discussed: THE Relation of the Y. P. G..
U, to the Church." by Miss Mary Rogers
of Fort Atkinson. "The Relation of the
Y. P. G. U. to the other Churches" by
Geo. Ashby. Racine. christian Citizen
ship" by Rev. G. G. Conner, La Crosse.
The Convention closed by all joining
hands in a circle and singing God be
with You Till We Meet Again" A clos
ing prayer was offered by Rev. A. @.
Grier, followed by the Mizpah Benedic-
ton. IDA UTLEY, State Secretary.
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TUESDAY, DEC. 81, 1895.

At o'clock P. M. the Convention
opened with praise meeting led by
Rev. w. A. Render, of Stoughton. The
business meeting was opened at o'clock
with Vice President w. A. Render in
the chair. At this session various re-
ports of officers and committees were
read and accepted and other routine
business transacted.
TUESDAY EVENING.
A very eloquent and cordial welcome
address was given by Prof. A. H. Sholtz
of Stoughton and was ably responded
to by the president of the Convention.
Miss Amanda Kidder. of La Crosse.
Rev. Nellie Mann Opdale, of Racine.
spoke on "Our Heritage" Remarks
we're made by Mr.. o. A. Stillman of
Lodi and Rev. A. @. Grier, of Racine
spoke on 1.-THE Purpose of Our Coming"
WEDNESDAY M.
At 9oclock the Model Meeting, sub
ject "The Gospel Way" was led by Miss
Anna Warehouse, Racine. At 10
o'clock the business session was called
to order by the President.
The report of the President was read
and accepted and placed in the hands of
the Plan of Work Committee. The re-
port of the Credential Committee was
read and left open till next morning for
adoption. The following committees
were appointed by the chair: Auditing
Committee. Plan of Work Committee.
Committee on Resolutions.
By vote of the Convention the Union
from Lodi was made member Of the
State Union and the Mukwonago Union
was invited to join the State Union.
The vote of the last Convention to give
$50 toward building the church at
Neenah was ratified and s25 was voted
to the Augusta parish for the same pur-
pose to be paid when they have laid the
corner stone of the church aud started
aY. P. @. U.
Mr.. o. A. Stillman, of Lodi, was elected
State Superintendent of Post Office
Mission.
The following are some of the most
important suggestions by the Plan Ct
Work Committee:
That the importance of Junior
Unions be emphasized and each parish
urged to form such il possible. That
Rev. B. F. Rogers be asked to write
State song.
That John Murray's birthday be
made Universalist Day and that all
Unions have suitable celebration.
That more attention be given by
local Unions to parliamentary practice
in their business meetings.
That Coward" be encouraged and
given hearty support by each Union.
WEDNESDAY NJ.
After the transaction of some business
the following papers we're read and dis
cussed What the Y. P. c. U. is For"
by Miss Ida Utley. Neenah; why Or.
ganize on the Model Plan?" by Mrs G.
A. Gilbert, Stoughton. read by Miss
Emmerson; Our Relation to the State
Orgapization by Miss Lettie Annie,
Colun bus; "Our Relation to the Ma
tional Organization" by Miss Mabel
Hyde, La Crosse.
Business was resumed; some routine
business was transacted and election of
officers was held. The following officers
were elected: President, Mr.. o. A. Still
man, Lodi; Vice President. Miss Aman.
da Kidder, La Crosse; Secretary. Miss
Ida Utley, Neenah; Treasurer Miss
Lettie Annis. Columbus; Member of the
Executive Board. Carlton A. Grier. Ra-
cine. Delegates to the National Conven-
ton were elected.
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TWOULDN'T BE CROSS.

7 wouldn't be cross. dear, it's never worth
while;
Dsarm the vexation by wearing smiie'
Let hap disaster trouble, loss,
Inst meet the thing boldly, and never be cross.
Iwouldn't be cross, dear, with people at home'
They love you so fondly, whatever may come
Won NAV count on the kinsfolk around you to
stand,
z,b LOYALTY true in a brothery band!
So. since the fine gold far exceedeth the dross,
7 wouldn't be cross. dear, l wouldn't be cross
wouldn't be cross with stranger, ah no!
To the pilgrims we meet on the life path we owe
This kindness to give them good cheer as they
pass -
To clear out the flint stones, and plant the soft
grass.
No, dear, with stranger, in trial or loss,
/ perchance might Ebe silent-1 WOULDN'T De
cross.
No bitterness sweetens, no sharpness may neal
The wound which1the soul IL too proud TO re-
veal.
No envy hath peace; by fret and jar
The beautiful work of our hands we may mar.
Let happen what may, dear. of trouble and loss
I woulen't be cross, love, wouldn't be cross.
From Little Knights and Ladies.
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Our Young Peoples Hymn Book
Praise and Thanks
ArranoeJ bx, cuarE xyLrrz

DREPARED with special reference to the
needs of our Young Peoples Christian
Union, though available for the general con-
ference and Sunday Schools as we'll. 1t includes,
in addition to Hymns and Tunes, forms for open
ing, closing, and conservation services. 1t con-
tains number of original hymns composed by
our young people, as well as those hymns recog-
nized as necessary to any successful devotional
meeting.
12mo, 90 pages, board covers.
Price by mail, postpaid, 80 cents. In quanti-
ties, by express, at purchasers expense rs cents.
Universalist Publishing House,
Western Branch, Chicago.
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The Secretary says: Owing to delay
in deciding on the best method Of pub
fishing the report of the Convention, we
send a brief report at this somewhat
late hour" We print the report as a
matter of accommodation to our Wiscon-
sin young people, but this paper should
not be asked to print reports which are
so much delayed. We urge the neces-
sity of reporting meetings before the
news element dies out.-EDIToR.
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DANDY.
BY MARY G. BAIRD.

URING our first year OF
housekeeping it was that
Jack brought Dandy
home to me. "Mind, l
don't call him a beauty"
said Jack alphabetically,
as I uttered an exclama-
t;on IN seeing the long
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-02-08
YAZOO DELTA
OF MISSISSIPPI

lying along and owned by the Yazoo & Missia-
sippi Railroad Company. and which that Com
pany offers at low prices and on long terms
Special inducements and facilities offered to 20
and examine these lands both in Southern hi.
nois and In the "Yazoo Delta" Miss. For fur.
Their description. map and any information, I'D.
dress or call upon z. P. SKENE. Land.Commis-
sioner. No. Park Row. Chicago. Ill.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-07-04

The responsible aud important posi-
ton of treasurer of our parish and
clerk of the Police Jury will be elected
at the meeting ON Wednesday next by
that body. We do not believe that
they could select more honest and
competent official than Mr.. E. j. Ham,
ley, the gentleman who has held the
position of treasurer for the past four
years, and we hope that the board
will select him again as the custodian
of our parish finances. Mr.. Yancey
Bell, the present clerk, is competent
in every way, and we believe that the
Police jury will honor him again
with the position. They are both
good men, and none better could be
selected
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GRACE CHURCH.

The services tomorrow at II a. m.
will be In harmony with the Anniver-
sary of our great National Birthday,
and will aim to meet the devo-
tional and patriotic feelings of our
people.
The Military and City Council are
expected 10 be present. The Church
viii be appropriately decorated.
Everybod are cordially invited to be
present. REV. &. d. MACK.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-07-04

The Hon. Police Jury Of our parish
will hold their regular quarterly meet
ing on Wednesday next, the 10th inst.
at which time the newly elected board
will be organized and the customary
officers elected and such other business
transacted as may be brought before
it. At this meeting the board will sit
as a board of reviewers of assessments,
and all those who have any grievances
should GO before them aud make their
protests. Another important matter
that will come up before the board
will be the budget for defraying the
expenses of our parish for '96-97.
We have the same board with the ex-
ception of Mr.. FL. II. Graham, who is
one of the largest planters in our par
ish and popular gentleman. They
will run the parish affairs for the next
four years with the same business like
qualifications as they have in the past.
The Vicksburg Post of Saturday
last says that "Mr. Robert Nicholson,
of Salem, East Carroll parish, is in the
city to-day en- route home from Men,
phis where he was the successful bid
der on four differen: pieces of work
10 be built under the direction of
Capt. G. Med. Townsend, U. S. Engi-
neer. One piece, $4,000 cubic yards,
located short distance above Lake
Providence, at 41-100 cents. One
piece at Wilton, 10000 cubic yards, al
s 47-1O0 cents per yard. One piece at
Millikins Bend in Madison parish,
$4,000 cubic yards, at 8 47-100 cents
per yard, and the Reed levee $4,000
cubic yards, at Is 91-100 cents. The
entire work ia to be completed In 80
days from date of contract. The
price seems very low but Mr.. Nichol-
son is very successful contractor and
will no doubt complete the work in
the required time" Mr.. Nicholson is
hustler, and his many friends wish
him success 10 his contracts.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-07-04

Mayor Hamley of the Providence
Lumber Company, paid out over $500
to his hands on Saturday evening
last. This is quite help to our mer-
chants, as almost every cent of it is
left with them.
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NOTICE.

Having completed the listing and having
estimated the values of all real and personal
property in the parish in accordance with
law, notice is hereby given that my lists
will remain open for inspection and cor
reetion at my Office foE period OF 20 days,
on the 10th day OF June. 1896.
j. 8. GUENARD,
Assessor East Carroll Parish.
Lake Providence, La, May 30. 1886.
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Whites old store is being moved,
and on the old site will be erected the
finest building ever seen in Providence.
Iron front, plate glass windows, con-
crete floor and ceiling and everything
else in the latest style. A pity that
we have not few more merchants like
White in our town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-07-04

Marshal w. A. Blount was taken
very sick on Saturday last, and has
been confined to his home since then.
Under the care of DIR. Dell he is get
ting along nicely, and will be able to
be out i'm O few days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-07-04

Our Providence acrobats will give
an exhibition of their powers Thurs
day night, in the shape of tumbling,
acting on the bar and performing
wonderful feats of strength and
agility on the rings. Come early, so
as to avoid the rush.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-07-04

Capt. V. M. Purdy has sold his in
terest in the telegraph line to Mr.. j..
NJ. johnson of Tallulah. Terms priv
ate. We learn that Mr.. Johnson in
tends putting the line in good copdi-
ton Immediately.
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Rev. Ii. w. Knickerbocker, of Lake
Providence, conducted religious SER
vices in Tallulah last Sunday. A
large congregation attested their ap-
probation Of the eloquent divine's
sermon on "The Divinity of Christ"
Mr.. Knickerbocker is one of the ablest
djvines in the state, and his sermons
are greatly enjoyed by all who hear
lhem.-Madison Journal
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Deputy Sheriff Hunter went down
in the second ward last week 10 make
the arrest of negro who had been
trying to disturb the labor on the diff
ferent plantations in that section. He
made the arrest all right enough, but
his prisoner gave him The slip, and has
not been caught upto date.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-07-04

Mr.. Walter Blansfield, who has
been clerking for Mr.. j. W. Pittman
for the past few years, left for the
north OH Tuesday night on account
of his health. Master Sam O'Sullivan
has taken his place.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-07-04

The drummers are little scarce
now, hut with the advent of fall, they
will be "thicker than the fees on a
dogs back" And every one of them
will have the finest line sever seen any
where"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-07-04

Col. W. H. Benjamin and Mr.. c. II.
Webb of the second ward, were up on
Wednesday to attend a meeting of the
School Board. On account of no
quorum there was no meeting. II is
to be regretted that some of the men,
bers fail in their duty. The School
Board is one of the most important
bodies we have, and the members
should attend the meetings. A majori-
ty of the board should be from the
town so there would be no trouble
in getting a quorum. This is not the
first time that these gentlemen have
ridden long ways to be disap-
pointed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-07-04

The petition of Hon. j. E. RaDsdell
for appointment as one of the men,
bers of the Levee Board has been sent
to Gov. Foster, and it is to be hoped
that the Governor will do as the ma
jority of our people have requested,
aud appoint Mr.. Ransdell as one of the
commissioners. We can see no reason
why be should not.
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Bamb00v entiIators,
the hat for summer.
at Whites.

Bishop Davis Sessums of this do
cese, visited our little city on Sunday
last. The reverend gentleman deliv-
cred two sermons, one in the morning
aud the other iu the evening, and was
greeted by large number of our peo-
pie, who were all charmed by his mag
netic eloquence. There was class of
four confirmed and one baptized.
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Spring and summer Samples.

Mr.. Walter Goodwin wishes us to
say that he has just received his new
line of spring and summer samples,
and invites his friends to call aud take
a look at them. On account Of the
newtarif, clothes are much cheaper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-07-04

The report of the grand jury for the
late term of the Seventh District Court
is publish in this issue. Ii should have
appeared come weeks ago, but we mis-
laid the paper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-07-04

Mr.. Yancey Bell and wife and child
left on Monday morning last for
Baton Rouge, where they will spend
few weeks with the family Of Mrs. E.
C.. Lanier.