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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-30

The PASTOR of the Baptist church in
Springfield, Mass. the Rev. b. ID. Hahn.
in rejoinder to some criticisms by the
Universalist pastor, the Rev. Charles
Conklin, attacks with much acuteness
the Universalist position on the subject
of punishment. He suggests that il the
natural and inherent nsequences of sin
constitute it's punishment, then it may
happen and probably will usually happen
that the punishment of the sinner will
be according to the ineness and enlight-
eminent of the sinner rather than accord
ing to the enormity of his offense." So
that in this view of punishment the less
guilty will feel the more guilty; while
the most wicked will suffer least on ac-
count of his wickedness. There is force
in this criticism. and there is much in
human observation and experience to
support it. The view is not new but it
is persistent and it deserves considera.
ton.
1t is to be said. then, in the first
place, that the Universalist view Of pun
ishment is probably the true view. 1t
gains ground with thinkers on all sides.
The disposition to invoke external and
arbitrary penalties in the government of
the world, as conducted by God, is so
much less common than formerly that it
may said to be rare. In recent treatises
on theology the tone prevails that the
punishments to be expected, whether in
this life or another, are natural &c.
quences Of disobedience and unright-
eousness. 1t is this habit of mind which
explains in part the tendency in ortho.
dox circles to adopt the theory Of spirit
ual extinction for the wicked. as more
consonant with the natural order than
everlasting punishment. But where the
latter doctrine is adhered to, the basis
for it is sought in some real or imagined
application of the principle of natural
causation.
We seem to be fortified. therefore, by
the general trend of thinking on the
subject. in our position that divine pun
ishment is a part of the experience of sin.
and necessarily involved in the choice of
the evil way. But there should be some
direct reply to the criticism, that sequen-
tial suffering may be greatest in the case
of those sinners who are morally most
sensitive. And there is. The first re-
ply is, that the morally sensitive sin
against greater light and stronger pro
test from conscience. They are. there
fore, more guilty and their suffering
should be more intense. On the other
hand, il one suffers when he is not guilty
or, what is the same thing, suffers an
aggravated pain in consequence of feel
ing himself to be more guilty than he is,
that excess Of suffering is not properly
punishment. He would suffer a similar
excess from witnessing confiagration,
al accident, or a battle. 1t is 10 his
case temperamental, and is not to be
confounded with remorse. Some prob.
ably suffer less than they should. on ac-
count Of their stolidity or dspravity, as
others suffer more than is meet. But
what we see is only part Of the full ex-
perience in either case. The sinner
never gets away from himself or out Of
the moral order. The sequences follow
him. He must awaken to sensibility
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who quotes him, saying to the
Athenians, 1--WE are also his offspring"
Wiser than the apostle John who de-
clares 1--WE are the sons of God now,
and it doth not yet appear what we
shall be-" Protesting to teach Chris
tianity they ignore the words of Jesus,
'If ye being evil know how to give
good gifts unto your children how
much more shall your heavenly
Father give good things to them that
ask him." Let us not play upon the
words "to them that ask him" for we
are assured che giveth to all men
literally and upbraideth not" In
his basket of gifts there is no scor-
pion to sting. THE goodness of God
leadeth to repentance" Disobedi-
ence of the child does not destroy the
Fatherhood of God. A disobedience
to be brought into obedience does
rather imply the unchangeability of
his nature and a continuity of his
working.
A few weeks ago an incident like
this occurred illustrative of the cheer
ing and glorious doctrine of Univer-
salism. A gentleman about sixty
years of age, superintendent of an Or
thodox Sunday-school and man of
exemplary character said she thought
some of selling his farm for his boys
we're good for nothing" He knew 1
was Universalist. had known him
for many years and had had frequent
talks with him on several points of
my faith. The expression "good for
nothing" coming from father, was
startling. I knew his boys were not
what they ought to be and not what
he wished them to be. After we
parted the expression did not pass
out of my mind. 1t was an express
sion father ought not to make. 1
concluded next time l met him to
speak to him about it. l soon had
the opportunity. Stepping aside
with him l alluded to the conversa-
tion we had few days before and to
the expression he made regarding his
boys being good for nothing"
The father in him began to apollo
gize for his boys. I then said to him,
your boys are good for something.
God never gave existence to child
that was good for nothing. GAIL
souls are his, the soul of the son as
well as the soul of the father" He
loves all with an impartial and con-
tinuous love. He is more than
Pharisee loving those that love
them" Honor all men" is the com.
mand. And why? Because all men
are good for something and in the
fulness of time it will be proven they
are good for a great deal.
Whilst talking with my friend his
eyes glistened with pleasure. He
thanked me for what l had said. saw
the father in him contradicted a partial
salvation and an inefficient Father
hood.
Fathers may often be sorry at the
misconduct of children and if we
know ourselves often sorry at our
selves and need to use the prayer
"Cleanse thou me from secret faults"
Jesus mingled his blood with man
kind. He is the life of the world and
each life is hid with the Christ in
God"
AS WARREN AVE, CHICAGO.
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The Christian Leader says: "The let
ters Of DIR. Shinn. recalling the intiner-
ant sketches of Rev. George Rogers,
have an interest both weird and pro.
phetic. What could we not do in the
South with the mesns-money and con-
secrated preachersw
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to-day. The diversity in language
and lineage of the various tribes of
Nubia and Abyssinia, their independ-
ence and courage, as we'll as the diff
ficulty of access and the mystery of
their origins alike conspire to add to
our curiosity concerning the only for
midable part of the natives of the
dark continent not yet brought into
subsection to modern civilized ma
tions. How these descendants of
ancient peoples look upon their in
vaders was shown by the natives when
Ismail Pasha invaded Dongola and
Senaar, and Merawe when they asked
the invader, so great sheik, what
have we done to you or your country
that you should come so far to make
war upon us9 Is it for want of food
in your own land that you come to
seek it in oursl" Doubtless the hosts
of Cambyses when they penetrated
Ethiopia as far as Napata, the capitol
of the kingdom of Nerve, twenty
three centuries ago, were asked the
same question, but the sands of the
desert made answer, and Italy mourn
ing an army lost at Adowa seems to
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FIELD AGENT, T. |. MOORE.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-29
REGISTRATION GOING on QUIETLY.
Less Than Three Weeks Before the
Books Close.

Registration Is pursuing its even course,
with no startlingly large numbers being
added to the list, but with interest in
the local tinge Of the voters politics re-
naming undated.
Mondays and Tuesdays are the most
fruitful days for the business of the
registry clerk, and it is on those days
that the record of subscribers receives
its greatest additions. Sundays are very
important working days for some of the
political candidates and their friends, and
the increased registration on the fol-
lowing days is the result of their efforts
in ferreting out those of their supporters,
who have not already registered, and
the securing of their promises to DO so
Immediately.
Fifteen voters had registered yesterday
up to 4 o'clock, and that is the usual av
erage for the latter days of the week.
Monday and Tuesday, however, gave the
clerk considerable work to do, and each
day ran up a list of thirty-hve. Five thou
sand eight hundred and thirty-one had
registered at that time, and with the ad-
ditions that will be made by Sept. II, it
is thought the list will have assumed
proportions that it will give it the lead by
a number of names over any previous
year.
But of these 5,SS1 that have registered,
II Is said that the registrars will receive
protests on about $50. This large num-
Der TO be contested is the result of the
detective efforts of the political clubs
workers who have so closely watched
the Office of the clerk in the endeavor
to find transgressors of the registration
laws. Often, when a man has registered,
against whom their suspicious may have
been aroused, taking oath as to his resi-
dence for a certain time in another coun-
~ and the payment there of all his taxes
men have been sent to see II his state
ments were true, and have returned with
the affidavits of the tax collectors Of
those counties, certifying that the facts
We're not as represented. These cases are
often found where the statements made
do not tally with those sworn to on
previous occasions.
1t is said the strict enforcement of the
rules now and the vigilance of the cluh
workers induce many to make different
statements. for fear the discovery of the
true condition of affairs may be made
This Is a risky course to pursue for tho
old records show the discrepancies in the
statements and render the subscriber sub
Ject to contests
The registration list will close Sept. IT,
when the clerk is granted five days in
which to prepare them to turn over TO
the registrars. who. in turn. refer them to
the managers of the election on the day
before 1t is to take place. The registrars
adjudge all protests that can be covered
during the time the books remain I'm
their charge, but it is said they will
scarcely be able to hear all Of the large
number that will be made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-29
NO COMPROMISE ON FOOT.
CITIZEN CLTBITEs AND LIBERALS
DENY ANY SUGGESTION OF 1T.

Neither side Disposed 10 Get TOgeth-
er on Any Terms-President Os-
borne of the Citizens Club says If
Compromise l. Talked of 1t
Must Come From the other side.
President MeIdrim of the Liberals
says He Knows Nothing About IL.
As the mercury goes down the interest
in local politics continues TO rise. There is
considerable talk Of betting and few
small bets are made every day or two.
Efforts are being made to get up a syn
dictate bet Of 5000 to $500 a side. Citizens
Club men have stated their willingness to
make such a bet and Liberal Club betters
have made some show Of meeting them.
but so far there has only been some dis
cussion as 10 terms.
a Citizen Club man said yesterday after
noon that his crowd has put up a forfeit
Of so as a guarantee Of its readiness to
make the bet and is now waiting for the
other people 10 cover the forfeit.
There appears to be no foundation for
the talk Of a compromise between
the two factions The fact is that
there is no disposition on the part
OF the adherents Of either faction to make
a compromise of any sort.
President ". W. Osborne. Of the Citi-
zens Club, who was asked about these
reports. said: NO person has any au-
thority in behalf OF the Citizens Club to
propose or suggest a compromise with the
Liberal club. II any one has talked Of
compromise It has been entirely on his own
individual responsibility. Knowing the
temper Of the people who make up the
Citizens Club. and knowing how confident
they are OF an overwhelming success. 1 am
satisfied that any proposition for a COM
promise must emanate from the Liberal
Club. Whether the Citizens Club would
accept a compromise is a matter THAI
would rest entirely with its members
They are hot for the fray"
Maj. =. W. Meldrim was seen last
night. my return to the city" he said
has been so recent that unacQuainted.
with whatever matters locally of politi-
cal Importance may have transpired dur
ing my absence. 1 am unable TO say what
the exact situation is, and 1 understand
that rumOrs of a compromise are afioat,
but / must say they are merely rumorS.
for the Liberal Club has made no sucn
proposal.
"Our club is laboring for the interests or
no man or men. We want to supplant the
present methods employed in the admins
tration Of the citys government, and are
working for its good and no Interior mo-
tives. Our desire for success is subordi-
mated to the hope Of seeing Savannah
properly governed.
Il know Of no reason why propositions
for compromise should be made by the
Liberal Club. 1 have talked with some Of
its leaders since my return from Sara
by 1000 votes"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-29
MALARIA's FATAL WORK.
Little Albert Alley n Victim of the
Disease.

Little Albert Alley n Victim of the
Disease.
Albert Alley. the little 4-year-old son ot
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Alley. who died
Thursday afternoon, was buried yester-
day morning in Laurel Grove. This was
another case of sudden death from ma
larial fever. The little fellow was taken
suddenly i'll Tuesday at II o'clock with
a severe spell of vomiting. followed by
commissions. It was some little time De-
fore a physician could be secured and
then medical aid proved of little value
The case was pronounced hopeless the
next day by one OF the best known physi-
clans in the city. Mr.. and Mrs. Alley have
the sympathy OF many friends In their
bereavement.
The peculiar character OF these cases,
two deaths from which. those OF little
Emmett Dyer and Albert Alley. have re-
suited In the last two days. has caused
some apprehension among parents
The audiences OF the attack.
followed 10y commissions. attendant
with great suffering. and the IA
tail termination so soon after tho attack,
make This peculiar form Of malaria one
20 DC dreaded.
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CALLED OUT THREE TIMES.
Firemen Have a Lively Day Answer
ing Alarms.


ing Alarms.
The fire department had three calls yes
terday between O'Clock a. m. and D.
m All were of small importance.
The first call was from a fire on the
White Bluff road about a mile from the
city limits. in which a frame store and
dwelling and some Outhouses, belonging
to George Leuderman, but occupied by
negroes, were burned. The fire began
about l o'clock, and had been burning
nearly an hour when a policeman, who
saw the reflection on the sky, turned in
an alarm from box No. 1913. The southern
half of the department responded, but
finding that the fire was beyond the city
limits, turned back, with the exception of
chemical engine No. ?. which went to the
scene. The buildings were about destroy
ed when the engine arrived, but good
work was done in saving surrounding
property.
The second alarm was from box g. and
came in shortly after o'clock The fire
was in a shanty at No. 26 Harris street,
occupied by negroes. A hole in the Chin
ney had been stopped with a wad of pa
per, which caught fire and fell on some
clothing. The damage was very small.
An hour later an alarm was sent in
from box No. q. The fire was found in
Liberty street lane in the rear of No IS
Harris street. occupied by David Cock
SHUT. The fire was in a bureau and
was quickly extinguished by chemical
cOmDanV No.
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FRESH GLASS FOR CYCLISTS.
DIR. J. o. smith says the New OrdI-
nance Cuts no Ice With Him.

Mr. J. o. smith Says the New OrdI-
nance Cuts no Ice With Him.
Mr.. John o. Smith wants the bicyc-
lists 10 understand that the ordinance re-
Gently enacted by council. prohibiting the
throwing Of glass. tacks and similar sub
stances into the streets, cuts no ice with
him.
You can just tell them said he to
Morning News reporter yesterday. that
the glass is stil on my sidewalk and
when It gives out I shall put on a fresh
supply / own about 900 feet front Of side
walk on the ThunderbOlt road and neither
the city nor ANYBODY else can prevent me
from doing what 1 please with my own
property. 1 am not doing this out Of any
malicious spirit or because l want to in
terfere with anybody's pleasure 1 like
TO see the bicyclists enjoy themselves and
nave no objections to their using the
Ihunderbolt road. l wouldn't have mind
ed their using my sidewalk II they had
behaved properly. They acted as if they
owned the sidewalk and nobody else had
any rights there. II get so 1 couldn't
walk on my own sidewalk without being
IN Danger OF being run over. I had several
narrow escapes, and If l spoke to them
about 1t they were very rude. They would
even order me off my own sidewalk when
they saw didn't intend to get out of the
way. The sidewalk is only four feet wide
a part of the way and there is not room
on II for pedestrians and bicycles both I
had that sidewalk made at considerab BILE
expense; it cost me 5000 to move back
some Of the houses, and don't propose
to give it up to people who wouldn't APP
preciate the gift. l will keep the glass
there and the bicyclists had better keep
in the middle of the road
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-29
WATER WORKS INSPECTED.
Insurance Inspector Parker's Re-
port Upon the Plant.

port Upon the Plant.
Inspector Parker, of the Fidelity and
Casualty Company. has just completed
his inspections of the boiler, elevator and
other risks caused here by his company.
A Morning News reporter saw Mr.. Park
er just after he had completed his inspec-
ton of the water works and asked his
opinion of what he saw there.
THE boilers and all the machinery at
the water works are in perfect condition"
he said. Il have inspected many water
works plants, but do not know of one
in such thoroughly satisfactory shape as
that a Savannah. 1t is a model plant.
I do not know of It's equal at the south,
and it has no superior anywhere. Of
course. there are larger plants and more
expensive plants but do not know of one
anywhere in better condition or capable
of giving better service. 1t is a pleasure
to visit it,"
Mr.. Parker is enthusiastic on the sub
ject of Savannah's water works plant,
and said he observed points there to which
he would call the attention of other water
works engineers in inspecting plants else
where.
The superintendent is evidently a man
VINO knows his business. said he, land
the foreman in charge, Mr.. Charlton, is
one OF the best machinists 1 ever met"
Mr.. Parkers inspection was made dur
ing the absence of Superintendent Lotion
from the city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-29
HE WANTED 4 DRINK.
4 CarOIfnian Knew About 'Spensa-
ries, But Afraid of Water Meters.

ries, But Afraid of Water Meters.
He slipped into Broughton street store
through rear door from Congress street
lane. His entire mien was that Of muir
derOus robber and MS sneakish features
bespoke criminal Intentions.
The bOOkkeeper took in the situation at
once, his heart leaped into his throat. and
sprocket wheels reverberated in his brain.
He thought thousand little prayers and
his legs quivered a thousand violent
quakes; of in visionary space the man
with the hour glass beckoned him come.
The moment Of silence was sunocating,
the strangers gaze pierced. the book
keeper Ike an x-ray. and the open safe
was at the mercy Of the supposed robber.
The depression was partly dispelled BY
the stranger.
How der yer do?" he said.
The clocks pendulum swung backwards
and forth several times before the book
keeper could swallow his heart and grunt
1out his reply
"H-how d-dy DIDO s-sir." he finally vo-
ciferated on the installment plan.
Purity hot ter day" further observed
the stranger.
yves. s-sir," came from the book
keeper, and moment Of silence ensued.
viii yer do me er faver?" asked the
stranger. blushingly
What is it?' inquired the bookkeeper.
Yer see, :" disclosed the stranger, 4 jest
come ter town this mOrnin'. I live over
yander in CaroIiny, an had ter fetch some
truck over here ter-day. l knowed how
10 work that thar 'spensary business over
thar, an got II down ter a fine pint but
I be blamed ef 1 don't feel kinder skittish
erbout tacklin' this 'spensary business
over here"
The bOokkeeper had failed to catch the
drift Of the strangers story, and listen
ed intently as he continued
Il seed in tn nusepapers whar them kerr
missioners wus sockin' fines ter tn boys
fer mOnkeyin' with tn thing, an all that
kind o thing, but I'm as dryer than dust.
an l want a drink purity darn bad"
What do you want me to do?" asked
the bOokkeeper.
Il don't want ter git yer inter any
trouble, pard, nor ter sick them kermis-
sioners on ter yer, but don't reckon they
viii ever know any think erbout this. I
wouldn't ak yer ter do It, but I've got ter
have er drink or die What I wus goin'
ter AK yer Is this-thar amt anybody err
bout IS thar?'
No" the bookkeeper assured him.
What l wus goin' to ak yer Is eff yer
would give me a drink of water. I'll never
tell anybody erbout II. an them water
kermissions will never have tn chance ter
sock fine ter yer. Caroliny has got er
corner on all tn whisky. but blamed me
eff Savannah don't do her one better, an
gifts corner on tn water"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-29

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-29
PREPARING FOR THE FALL.
The Y. VI. C. A. Gymnasium Commit
tee Maps Ont It's Work.

The Y. VI. c. A. Gymnasium Commit
tee Maps Ont It's Work.
The gymnasium committee of the Young
Mems Christian Association, of which Mr.
Walter E. Coney is chairman met last
night, and planned a work that promises
to be the most successful the association
has ever undertaken.
1t was decided that regular class work
be resumed next Tuesday night. Sept. l.
the dumb-bell drill commencing at $50
o'clock, then apparatus work until s:15,
after which indoor base ball or basket ball
will be played, except Saturday nights,
until 10 o'clock, at which time the lights
will be put out in the gymnasium.
Friday nights will be given up to match
games of ball and once a month a small
admission fee will be charged.
1t was also decided that the classes
should be graded in tive sections, so that
more thorough work can be done. In ad-
dition to the measurements taken by the
physical director, Mr.. J. A. Hall, an eff
fort will be made to have a competent
physician examine the heart and lungs
of the young men before they enter the
classes.
Many will be glad to know that the con-
tests will be held again this year. There
viii be four of them, commencing in No
vember. Five medals will be given.
The following captains were selected for
the indoor base ball and basket ball
teams: Indoor base ball, c. A. Hartman,
G. w. Dwelle, Jr. James Freeman, C.
e. Wright Basket Ball, q. M. Lowell, w.
V. Davis, H. B. Harden, C. M. ChGnd-
leF Jr.