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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25
Ibe West.

WISCONSIN. Racine. The pastor,
Rev. A. G. Grier, issues the following
card to his people at the beginning of
the church year. He also announces
special series of sermons for the evening
and course of studies for the confer
ence meetings extending to April next.
"Dear Friend: With Sunday, Sept.
5, we began in earnest a lew years work
We also approach the beginning of the
fourth year of our labors together
Four years of work and mutual help
fulness. 1t has meant much for US ALL
1t is with almost awe that we must con-
template new year, new hopes, new
plans. new results.
"In the past our labors have been
beautifully rewarded and every passing
year must show US the transcendent
Joy of working for humanity, and hui
manity's God. l so deeply desire to do
a great and an abiding work in this
beautiful city that l risk the danger of
seeming over jealous. And so l urge
upon you, dear friend, a more active CO.
operation in the future than in the past.
II you fully appreciated what your
presence at the services of our church
meant to me feel confident that you
would not allow service to miss your
presence.
"The year opens up to us in beauty.
pray the Father that when the page is
written full it may be such as to bring
Joy to our hearts. The evils of life are
around and about US. May we be zeal
GUS in our warfare against them. The
promises of soul strength and peace are
cure. Let US enter upon our inherit
ance. Will you, dear friend. join hands
with me in bringing in Gospel of love,
peace and fellowship, and thus have a
part with the worlds heroes in doing
the uplifting work of God"
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His speech should be written out and
printed for the benefit of West Virgin
ians. We can only give the outline
which in brief is as follows: The Univer.
salists of West Virginia must depend
upon their own exertions. and learn by
the experience of other states; the rec
ords of our conventions show them to
be grave-yards of good resolutions;
there has been too much of the"hurrah-
boye;' we must have good meet
ing. go away feeling enthused, and
then do nothing until the next year.
and the same resolutions are passed.
Many of our states have gotten over
their folly and have learned by expert
ence. The church is business as we'll
as religious institution. and we should
look the business part squarely in the
face. This conference should begin at
rock bottom and proceed on careful
business principles. 1t is not legal
body, and the first duty is to have it in
corporated under the laws of the state;
then commence a permanent fund and
add the interest to the principal until
the yield will not be less than 5000 per
annum. Then there is a basis for per
manent work; build up congregations
under this impetus and hold your mis-
sionary in one place until the movement
proves success A church building is
of no value unless you have congrega-
ton to occupy it. 1t is folly to organize
church and then have it to die; dead
organization is hard TO revive. 1t is far
better not to have been started. Last
year you organized church at Buck
hanon, and now it is reported dead.
Last year you voted 5000 to any church
that would build within the conference
year. Now you name the same amount
to Watson, although they have not ask ed
1t, neither have they agreed to build
and moreover. are you sure you will
have the money in case there is a de-
mand, for the amount has not yet been
realized. do not consider the proposed
action savors Of business. Get the
names of every Universalist believer in
the state and start a permanent fund,
however small that fund may be; carry
into your state work the same business
principles as is used by the business
man. Use the black missionary by dis.
trbuting tracts. circulate The UNIvER-
sALIsT and get subscribers for t,because
it will be of invaluable advantage be-
sides being paper which reflects credit
on our church.
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Saturday evening was given up to
temperance. DR.. Shinn led off in an
hours speech followed by DIR. MacLean
who spoke twenty five minutes.
The Communion Sermon Sunday
morning was delivered by DR.. J. M. Nc
Whorter, Dire. Shinn and MacLean offici-
ating at the table. In the afternoon
DR.. Shinn gave sermon on christian
Culture" followed in the evening by
DR.. MacLean on the Winchester Pro-
fession of Belief"
The weather was very warm and at
times oppressive. In point of earnest
ness the meeting was success. 1t is
to be hoped that nextvear will mark the
progress of Universalism in the state,
and that there will be full attendance
at Grafton.
GLEN EAsToN. Sept 10.
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TO SAVE YOUR DIGESTION
Use Garland" Stoves and Ranges.
West Virginia Confer
EnCe.

THE West Virginia Conference was
called to meet at Fork Ridge, September
10. Fork Ridge is located in Marshall
County. and is long narrow ridge SOM
nine miles back of Moundsville, the
county-seat. On this ridge, some three
miles from Glen Easton stands the only
Universalist church building in West
Virginia, and the only Universalist
organiza alton in the State here assem- blee.
Other organizations have been formed,
but from want of nurture have ceased
to exist.
The leading friends desired to make
the Conference u success. They engaged
the services of DR.. j. p. MacLean, who
practically opened the Conference at
Glen Easton on Saturday evening Sep
TENDER 4th. and also preached on Sun.
day following to large audiences. 1t was
hoped these meetings would give an im
petus to the Conference. and they did
succeed in bringing out the Glen East
on friends to the religious services.
The religious services were very
largely attended, but the business meet,
ings were poorly attended. The meet
ings were opened at $50 P. M. with de-
votional services conducted by Rev. w.
E. Ashburn. In the absence of S. B.
McWhorter, the president. his address
was read by DR.. MacLeap. A discus
sion then took place on the state of the
church. No action was taken owing to
the absence of DR.. Shinn and others
who were expected to be present.
In the evening sermon was delivered
by Rev. G. L. Fortney on The Dignity
of Right Faith"
At $50 Saturday morning a confer
ence and praise meeting was opened by
Rev. w. L. Ashburn. who also acted az
president. The proper committees we're
appointed. and discussion took place
regar ding the scope of their powers.
The afternoon was wholly devoted 10
business. DIR. Shinn. chairman of all
the committees, reported series of re, +
olutions, the purpose of which was tbal
the conference adjourn to meet in one
year at Grafton; that not more than two
ministers be employ ed, and only their
ex peuses TO be paid; that $500 be ap.
propriated TO the friends at Watson
provided they furnish church lot and
raise 500 towards church building.
The resolutions we're adopted.
But one speech was delivered on the
resolutions and that by DIR. MacLsan.
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Payne's death by drowning. But facts
soon showed how real the calamity was
Mr.. Payne was spending brief vacation
at his mothers cottage on the shore of
Lake Erie, near gainesville. On the
morning of Aug. he rowed out from the
shore to battle in deep water. After a
time his boat drifted in, but his body was
not recovered for several days. The sup
position is that he was taken with cramp
and could not reach his boat. The blow
came with intensity to wide circle of
friends, for whoever knew him loved and
respected him for his manliness and sin
certify. He was at the beginning of life
youth of work and denial lay behind
him; a home, love, a business were
awaiting him. He had much to live for.
His life meant much to those who loved
him All are sad at his death and yet
proud of his life.
When the body, after many days, was
recovered, burial was made in Cleveland
a minister of the Episcopal church con-
Quoting the services. AS his mother and
younger sister were about to return to the
far west with his brother, memorial SER
vices were held in the Church of Our
Father, Sunday Aug. 18th, by DR.. Blod-
gett, of Simpson M. E. Church. 1t was a
kindly act and tenderly performed in be-
half of the pastor, who was absent. MIR.
Payne was closely connected with the
church, being a member of the church,
treasurer of Sunday-school and also of
the Y. P. c. U. To the young people his
loss is great blow and the Detroit '97
convention held him in fond remembrance
for his help in the convention. He leaves
a mother, brother and two sisters and
most pathetic of all, one to whom he was
soon to be married. But with all we
would be sharers of honor for Nh. Payne
and grief for his death.
HiIlsdaIe.-The Hillsdale Democrat
of September T. contains the following
item showing the resumption of services
in this old parish which has been dor
mant for some time.
cat the annual meeting of the Uni
versalist parish, held in their church
last Monday evening, very much inter.
est was manifested, showing conclus-
lively that that church is not likely
soon to be closed again. Mr.. S. A.
| Crane. the retiring trustee. was re-
elected for term of five years and the
reports showed the society practically
out of debt with money on hand. A
unanimous call was extended to Rev.
w. L. Swan to remain as permanent
pastor of the church, which was
promptly accepted, and that church
now once more takes its place among
the active. The Ladies' Aid society of
the church convened in annual meeting
at the residence of Mrs. VIM. Cook, on
Howell street. Tuesday afternoon, ell
Getting their officers and planned an &C.
tive campaign for the coming year."
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Our Ohio Churches.
FROM ]. W. HENLEY, D. D.
State Secretary.
CLEVE LAND,

CLEVELAND,
Being located near both the central
high and manual training schools. the
good women of All Souls church Cleve-
land. have decided to serve ten cent
lunches" to the pupils. having once be-
fore engaged in that work, with fairly
good success. II the Cleveland mission
does not prove success. it will not be
the fault Of the women.
Rev. Carl f. Henry. in Good Tidinge,
says: IF the vacation had any effect
on our congregations it enlarged them
1t is encouraging to see so many of the
friends giving evidence of renewed in
terest. The work seems to begin in the
right spirit. and l have kind of a
feeling that this year will be the bsst Of
ALL"
MILFORD CIRCUIT.
Rev. j. L. Stoner, pastor of Milford
circuit, reports that the fall campaign
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WESTERN RESERVE ASSOCIATION.

From three reports furnished by as
many different persons, we compile the
following account OF the annual meet
ing Of Western Reserve Association,
which was held at Kent, September. 3,
and 5. Friday evening sermon was
delivered On the text BE Strong" but
none of our correspondents gave the
name OF the preacher. On Saturday
morning the attendance from the differ
ent churches evinced large interest
in the meetings. Reports of churche 8
indicated generally healthy condition
in all departments of church work.
Officers for the present year. are: Presi-
dent. Dallas Moulton, Brimfeld; Secre-
tary. Rev. Andrew Wilson, Ravenna;
Committee on Church Extension, Rev.
A. B. Church. and DR.. A. Childs of
Akron; Committee on Program for next
years meeting. Mr.. E. d. Brobst, Brim-
field; Mrs. E. G. Woltord, Rsvepna; F..
Haymaker, Kent and j. A. Arbogast.
Akron.
At the Sunday school meeting in the
afternoon, Mrs. E. G. Wolford read an
excellent and helpful paper on "Prepa-
ration and @ lalihcation for Teaching"
The question: How to retain the young
people in the Sunday school," was
earnestly discussed.
Saturday evening the Woman's Mis-
sionary Alliance held an excellent meet
ing. Mrs. A. E. Moore, of Akron, pre-
sided. Mrs. S. N. Burnham read
paper on Onward Christian Soldiers"
and Mrs. Alice Foote one on The needs
Of the Church and Alliance Both
papers we're of high tone, and were
heartily approved.
At business meeting of the Y. PC. u.
E. M. Waller, of Ravenna, was elected
president; Mrs r. D. Brobst, vice-pres-
ident; Mrs. Grace Whiteman. of Akron.
secretary, and Mrs. Blanche Wild
decombe of Kent, treasurer.
An excellent devotional meeting was
held at 8 o'clock Sunday morning. Rev.
Ira A. Priest. of Buchtel College. was
expected to preach the Occasional Ser
mon, but call to attend funeral the
previous day prevented his attendance.
and on few minutes notice. Rev. An
drew Wilson delivered an eloquent and
inspiring sermon on the words of Jesus
And 1, il be lifted up from the earth,
will draw all men unto me-"
An excellent devotional meeting led
by Miss Sophia Lawyer, of Brimfeld.
was held Sunday afternoon. Interesting
papers were read by Mrs. Ella Sever.
ance, Miss Anna CARTS Miss Eva Wood
ward, Miss Lutte A. Malone, and Mr..
George ii. jackson. On Sunday eve
ming there was platform meeting at
which addresses were made by Revs.
FL. B. Bard. and Andrew Wilson. The
next meeting of the association will be
held at Brimfeld. on the last Saturday
and Sunday in 1898.
Dinners and suppers were served in
the Sunday. school room, which afforded
excellent opportunity for social inter-
course.
CENTERFIELD
Rev. Sarah L. Stoner reports good
meetings at Centerfeld Sunday, Sept.
D. The Sunday schools of Highland
County held celebration few weeks
ago in beautiful grove near East
Monroe. Our Center6eld Sunday school
was invited and its choir assigned a
place on the program. Mrs. Stoner says
| am glad to know that the Universal
ist choir was conceded by all to be the
best on the ground. No mstake-we
have fine choir at Center6eld."
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"a years ago / had
risings in my ears, had
Catarrh 30 years, hear
ing failed, for many
years could not hear
loud conversation two
feet away, had contin-
ual roaring in ears,
hoarseness, throat sore
and dry, intense pain
over eyes and stopped
>" feeling in my
head. General health
so impaired was not
able to work. Used
A I'LL NEl.~A. =. N
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HIStTy 10 myself HIU ITItIIUS. EIgHUttn
months ago used Aerial Medication, in two
weeks hearing was fully restored. Catarrh
gradually subsidized, and in six months was
entirely cured. 1t has been one year since l
used the treatment, the disease has not return
ed and feel like a new person.-MRs. KATE
ELLEGoop. 2221 Walnut St, St. Louis Mo.
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For eighteen years
! was not able to do
any work, was con-
fined to the house
three years, often
confined to the bed ;
took cold on the
slightest exposure,
eyes were weak and
discharged great
deal of mucous, was
deafin right ear suf-
fered intensely with
pain in head, had
fainting spells, often
thought would lose
my mind, and was a
friends, Eighteen
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At the age of SO, after
h wing suffered from
Catarrhal Deafness 20
years, am truly thank
full to state that | am
entirely cured 10y Aerial
Medication my hearing
which had become so bad
that | could not hear a
watch tick, or converse
ton is fully restored. l
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RITcHIE, Derby Centre,
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XIV. Claude in Peril.
XVI. Claude's Mother and Jessie.
XVII. A Little Respite.
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XIX. Deep Waters.
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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-04-10
The City Election /.

The city election this year resulted
as it did two years ago. The Repub-
lican ticket was again defeated. These
defeats for the Republicans in this
city are not caused by Democratic
voters. We have enough Republicans
in this city to elect Republican by a
vote of two to one, but the Republican
voters will not vote the ticket. Nearly
half the Republicans in the city are
opposed to politics in city elections
and when party ticket is nominated
they go to work to defeat it. They
begin the fight as soon as the convsr-
ton names the ticket and they keep on
fighting till the poles are closed on
the day of election. These Republi-
cans do not fight the Republican
ticket because they are opposed to the
men on the ticket, but because they
are opposed to having politics in the
city election.
The Republicans have tried twice to
elect a Republican city ticked and
have twice been defeated. Good men
were nominated both times but they
were defeated and defeated too because
they were on a party ticket.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-04-10
CurrencY EYfls.

Twenty-Five trade associations met at
Young's hotel, in Boston, on March
and decided to petition congress to pass
a bill authorizing the president to ap-
point banking and currency commits
sion. They demand the gold standard
and the gradual retirement of the legal
tenders and favor the issue of currency
by the national banks to the par value
of their bonds and a reduction of the
tax on circulation. They also recon-
mend additional banking currency,
based on assets, under national super
vision, safe, elastic and reGeemable in
gold, and the establishment of banks
with a capital of $4,000 or more in
small towns and villages. The one i'm
portant thing is that they demand ac-
ton The future of the currency ques-
ton is very dark, but there is one con-
sideration that is encouraging, and that
is the appearance among the classes di-
rectly suffering from the free silver
agitation of an organized effort at cur
rency reform. That is something new.
Exchange.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-04-10
FIXING" THE RATIO.
A Question Regarding the Govern.
mont Control of Money.

Question Regarding the Govern
mcnt Control of Money.
The Bankers Magazine for March
finds the origin of our present troubles
about silver in the demand that the
ratio OF its value to gold shall be deter
mined by the government. 1t is, how
ever, no proper part of the duty of the
government to try to fix the ratio of
values of the two metals.
Being" says the Bankers Maga-
zine, commodities as well as money,
and being commodities before and after
they are money, and being money SIM
ply and only because they are commodi-
ties. and being commodities because
they have recognized and intrinsic value
independent of any action of govern
ment, and even in the absence of gov
ernment, and being therefore severally
subject to all the laws of commodities,
the law of variable supply and demand
and value among others, and these vari-
ations not being uniform for both met
ais. it is impossible that government
car, ever fix the ratio of their value.
"If, however. it should be insisted
that it is the function and duty of gov
erEment to (try to) fix the ratio of their
values, it would seem to follow as 4
logical consequence that, since their
relative value depends absolutely on the
relative supply of the two metals it is
the primary and plain duty of govern
ment to fix tregulatel their supply by
controlling and operating the gold and
silver mines, the sources of their pro-
duction. 1t should do both things OF
neither, and it is preferable that it
should do neither. 1t is folly to expect
it to do the former without doing the
latter"
This is the truth of the matter in a
nutshell. Unless the government first
acquires all the mines in the world and
decides how much silver and how much
gold are to be produced yearly, it is i'm
possible to maintain a ratio after it is
fixed" France fixed" it 15G times.
but it would not stay fixed, and France
has at length abandoned the effort. The
United States has also tried the expert
ment several times without success. II
is time the theorists were letting the
matter alone.