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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-06-26

"The Forum" calls to mind the fact
that the actual date and place of
Cabot's landing are now unknown.
The commonly accepted date, June
"a, is based on the authority of
Spanish pamphlet of 1914, and no.
thing else. There are several obvious
errors of date and other detail in that
pamphlet, which leave its general au
thority by no means unimpeachable.
What is known is that Cabot was
back in London on August 10, and
therefore at Bristol few days earli-
or. And he sailed along nine hun
dred miles of the American coast. Mr..
Harrisse therefore thinks it exceed
ingly doubtful that, after sighting
land on June "a, he could have ex-
plored SO long a stretch of coast and
got back to England so quickly. He
sailed from Bristol early in May.
Therefore his westward voyage occu-
pied, if this date be correct, about
seven weeks; while his sailing nine
hundred miles along the coast and
back again and then back to Bristol
occupied only six weeks! Certainly
it seems probable that as Mr.. Har-
rise concludes, the date of his land
fall was somewhat earlier than June
24th.
As to the place, there are several
theories held by eminent authorities.
One puts it at Cape Race, Newfound-
land. and another at Belle Isle, at the
other extremity of that island; third,
on the coast of Labrador; fourth,
at Cape Breton, on the island of that
name. The last named is based on
the statement of Sebastian, son of
John Cabot, who is how generally rec
ognized to have been Enthusiastically
and untruthful. John Cabot's own
statement is that his course bore
little north of west from Ireland. Now
tho southern extremity of Ireland is
far north of Cape Breton. 1t is, in
fact, in about the latitude of the
Strait of Belle Isle. The landing
should have been, therefore, at the
northern extremity Of Newfoundland,
or on the coast of Labrador. Mr..
Harrisse puts this theory forward,
not as one to which he commits him
self, but merely as supposition.
The sum, in fact, of the discussion
may be expressed in the words of
Socrates: "All that we know is that
we know nothing" When and where
Cabot landed are, and probably will
remain, past finding out. Neverthe-
less, his exploit is worthy of grateful
commemoration and. since the true
date is unknown, that which has long
been accepted may as we'll be retained
as any other.-Ne1U York Tribune.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-06-26
Life and Health.

When Jesus said that he came that
we might have life and have it more
abundantly" might he not have ex-
pressed exactly the same thought by
saying that he came that we might
have health and have it more abundant.
ly? Life and health are synonymous
terms. The more health the more life,
and vice versa. 1t was the mission of
Christ and it is the mission of Christi
anity to bring man into perfect health
in all his faculties and psrts.-Rev.
Carl f. Henry.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-06-26
DR.. McCoIIester's Book on Mexico.

DR.. McCoIlester's Book on Mexico.
DR.. McCollester, of New Hamp-
shire, who is well known among us
as an extensive traveller, and a writer
of excellent descriptive gifts, has re
Gently published little volume of
266 pages, outlining his wanderings
and experiences in our neighboring
republic of Mexico. 1t is volume
which will take high rank among the
numerous publications devoted to
the ancient land of the Aztecs and
Toltecs. and also the New Mexico
which is now attracting so much at
tention among travellers and gives
promise of brilliant future.
DR.. McCollester finds Mexico a
Wonderland" and he writes very
entertainingly of the physical fea-
lures of the country, and its tropical
products, and the mental, moral, and
religious characteristics of the peo-
pie. Contrary to his expectation our
author finds that the best blood of
Mexico at the present time runs in
Indian veins, and not in the descen-
dants of the Spanish conquerors.
THE talent and promise" he remarks,
"are confined almost exclusively to the
original race" The Indians of Mex
leo are not to be COMPOUNDED with
those OF North America. From
the advent of Cortez into the coun-
try they have been pictured by the
Spaniards as a most barbarous and
degraded race, pests and burdens to
the land" They were enslaved by
the Spaniards and endured all kinds
of suffering, but have proved them
selves of noble extraction. Their an
cestors achieved wondrous works in
the building of their cities and tenn
pies. and the structures of the Span
iards in the land, are not comparable
to those which they supplanted.
DR.. McCollester covered more ter
ritory in his travels than the ordinary
tourist in Mexico, and richly i'm
proved his opportunities for observa-
ton. He visited all the principal
points on the Mexican International
and Mexican Central Railroads. He
travelled in direct route over a
thousand miles through the country
and visited, en- route to the city of
Mexico, many interesting sections
not very often seen by travellers.
Much historical incident is mingled
with his description of the scenery and
the people, and the reader as he goes
along with the traveller, finds history
recalled in an interesting manner. In
one of the opening chapters he dis
cusses the origin of the Mexicans and
outlines the Spanish invasion of the
country under Cortez. His chapter
on Queretaro reviews the history of
the French occupation of Mexico dur
ing our civil war, aud the sad fate of
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-06-26
UniversaItst personal.

Rev. Augusta j. Chaplin, D.. D., accepts
call to Mount Vernon, N. Y, where we
trust she will have long and happy pas
torate.
Mr. W. Clyde Jones, of our Oak Park
parish, delivered the address before the
graduating class of the High School at
Keokuk, Iowa, last week.
Rev. H. j. Orelup, who has been the
pastor at Bristol, N. Y. for some years,
may be addressed at Wheaton, Du Page
Co., ILL.,, until further notice.
Rev. w. P Burnell, late of Blue Island,
is now industriously canvassing New York
City and the state in the interests of
Clinton Liberal Institute, our Universal
list school, located at Fort Plain.
Our Galesburg pastor, DR.. Stocking,
gives in another column, the facts in regard
to the origin of Children's Sunday in our
denomination. We second his suggestion
that the note be for preserved future refer
ence. The facts given by him are verified
by the record.
Our columns this week record the death
of two of our Western ministers, one, Rev.
Thomas Ballinger of Iowa, an old veteran
in our ranks, and the other, Rev. F. T.
Lathe, of Indiana, man in the prime of
life, suddenly taken away from us. We
sorrow with those who mourn these be-
reavements of our church.
Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Grier, of Racine,
Wis, started on Monday, June 14th for
Ann Arbor, Niagara Falls, Thousand
Islands, down the St. Lawrence, up the
Sagueuay River to the White Mountains,
Boston, New York, up the Hudson and
through Lake Champlain, then back to
Detroit in time for the Convention of the
Y. p. g. U.
Rev. Frederick A. Bisbee, received the
honorary degree of d. D. at the commence
ment of Tufts College last week. Mr..
Bisbee is a graduate of Tufts, and is well
known as one of the younger wheel-horses
of our denomination. The honor is well
bestowed and will be worn worthily by
our friend, who is the associate editor of
the Christian Leader, residing in the city
of Brotherly Love.
Our friends at Reynoldsburg, o., have
suffered a bereavement in the death Of
Mrs. Harriet Smith. Mrs. Smith was a
former superintendent of Reynoldsburg
Sunday-school and was acting as assistant
superintendent at the time of her decease.
The Reynoldsburg church has placed on
record appropriate resolutions testifying
to her fidelity in all church interests, de-
claring her to be ''a fearless defender of
the Universalist faith, and woman whose
daily life was as sunshine and gladness to
those with whom she came in contact"
The resolutions are a fitting tribute to
faithful friend and devoted church work
err. Alas, that such should be removed
from us when there is so much need for
them.
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away. When this upheaval will come,
no man can say; but one would think
that it must be at hand"

away. When this upheaval Will come,
no man can say; but one would think
that it must be at hand"
800
AS the time ap-
Detroit '97.' proaches,-July 6 to
18th, land it is now near at HANDY, for
Detroit. 81. the Indications are favor
able for large and impressive gather
ing of the members of the Young Peo-
pies Christian Union in their annual
Convention. Undoubtedly we shall
have another inspiring occasion which
will rejoics all who look forward with
hope to coming days when the present
young people of the church will guide
and direct its concerns. We are with the
young people in all their plane, move
ments and methods,-except those
"yelle!' This is feature which we are
sure is not permanent, and will pass
away under the growing sense of what
they owe to the dignity and sacredness
Of their mission as members of a Chris
tian body. The Detroit meeting will
mark another epoch in the development
and usefulness OF this organization. The
National" has been we'll advertised and
the spirit is abroad among the young
people to make the occasion one Of
great moment. Our Western organiza-
tions should be largely represented.
especially those in the Central States.
Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois
should send large delegations to this
first meeting in Western State. 1t is
theee states that are relied upon for the
largest delegations. There will undoub
eddy be scattering delegations from the
more distant Western States and tn
South, but it is the States Of the Central
West that must make up the Western
constituency at Detroit. We urge tt Q
attendance of all who can possibly at
tend this national assembly. Let it be
made another encouraging and inepir-
ing exhibit of the earnestness, enterprise
and devotion of the younger element of
the Universalist Church.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-06-26
CHILDREN'S DAY OUR OWN.

To the Editor of THE UNIvERsALIsT:
DEAR BRoTHER:-I read with much
pleasure your note in THE UNIVERSAL
1sT of June 10Th. concerning 1.-The Origin
of Children's Sunday" The records
disclose that DR.. Leonard ms tituted the
day in the Chelsea church in June,
1856. In 1868 there were thirty six
schools that held Children's Day. fifty
eight schools in 1869, and sixty-four in
the year 1870. l think we are entitled
to date the origin of the day as far back
as1856. twelve years earlier than it's OBJ
servance in the Methodist denomina-
ton. In 1867 the General Convention
in session in Baltimore, commended the
practice Of those churches in our order
that set apart one Sunday in each year
as Children's Day. Whilst at Provi-
dence. r. l., in 1868, the General Con-
vention recommended that the second
Sunday in June of each year be named
and set apart as "Children's Sunday"
There is very interesting paragraph
on the origin and growth of "Children's
Sunday" in the report of the Sunday
school Committee read before the Con-
vention of Universalists in Gloucester.
Mass, in 1870 Jour Centennial Year,
The above is the actual record TO
the year 1870. l would also suggest
that every subscriber to The UNIvER.
sALIsT. especially those who are interest
ed in the history of this institution in
our church. cut out these notes and file
them away for future reference.
GEO. B. STOCKING.
GALEsBURG, June. 18TH
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-06-26
ORDINATION OF REV. S. L.TAYLOR

Mr.. S. L. Taylor was ordained to the
work of the Universalist ministry, Sun
day evening, June 18th, at Swan Creek,
ILL.,, of which church he is pastor, in the
presence of large congregation. The
order of service was as follows:
Music.
1nvocation.-Dr. N. White.
Scripture F. F. Buckner.
Music.
Sermon.-Dr. White.
Ordaining Prayer.-Dr. White.
Hand of Fellowship Rev. Mr.. Buck
ner.
Delivery of Scriptures and charge to
Minister.-Dr. White.
Charge to Congregation Rev. Mr.
Buckner.
Benediction. S. L. Taylor.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-06-26

The State Department announced
that ex-Secretary John w. Fosters mis-
sion to secure an agreement with Russia
for better protection of the seals was a
complete success.
The text of the Hawaiian annexa-
ton treaty, together with the Presi-
dents message. and Secretary Sherman's
report, was made public last week. Ex-
Queen Lilluokalana filed a protest
against the ratification of the treaty.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-06-26

friendship for this country in its
hour of peril, when civil war was in
our borders. She then acted noble
part in modifying the unfriendly at
titude of the ministers of the Crown
toward this country, on the occasion
of the embarrassment arising from
the capture of Mason and Slidell,
the Confederate ministers, by Com
modore Wilkes, of the Trent. Victo-
ria and Albert then proved them
selves good friends of this country in
its time of trial, and Americans will
not fail to remember those kindly
Offices during this week of the British
Diamond Jubilee. The friend in
need was then Queen indeed.
The sixty years reign gives rise to
elaborate reviews of the Victorian era.
They are perhaps the most wonderful
sixty years in the history of the world.
Many of the changes which have &C.
CURED during this period are part
of the historic progress of all peo-
pies in the nineteenth century, such
as those signified as by material pro-
gfess, and illustrated in the railway
and telegraph, the application of
steam to machinery, and the more
modern triumphs resulting from the
Investigations and discoveries of
science far too numerous to be speci-
fed in these columns.
The reign will also always be men,
orable for the splendid results of in
tellectual genius which it has wit
messed. 1t has given the world the
poetry of Tennyson and Browning,
the histories of Carlyle, Macaulay.
Buckle and Lecky; the speculations
of Darwin; the scientific researches of
auckland, Murchison and Lyell, of
Faraday, Owen, Tyndall and Huxley;
and the craftsmanship of Peel, Dis
raeli and Gladstone: the novels of
Bulwer, Dickens, Thacke ray, George
Eliot, and Dinah Mulock; the phil
osophy of Herbert Spencer, and the
writings of Kingsley, Maurice and
Stanley, with hosts of other names in
all departments of thought and pro-
gress. Art, science and philosophy.
sculpture and painting, architecture
and music, all have resplendant name 8
and examples in the Victorian era,
while the British Empire has moved
forward with the tread of giant, en-
larging its boundaries, increasing its
colonial possessions, bringing the vast
area of India under subsection to its
rule, and adding marvelously to its
wealth and material resources in all
directions.
1t is this great sixty years that
Great Britain celebrates this week
while honoring the Queen of this
memorable era. 1t is worthy of the
great celebration which will follow
the sun in its course over the en-
pire which Victoria benignly rules.
The worlds best wishes will attend
her as she joins her subjects in the
Jubilee rejoicings. America can we'll
rejoice in the Queens Jubilee, for
both nations share in all the rich heri-
tage of the past, and have hope
in common for the future. May they
continue to work together in the in
terests of freedom and civilization,
waiting patiently for the dawn of that
period foretold in song by the great
est OF the Victorian Poets, when
"The war drum throbs no longer,
And the battle flags are furled,
In the parliament of man,
The federation of the world
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-06-26
FIELD AGENT, II. L. MOORE.
UNIvERsALIsT PROFESSION OF FAITH
ADOPTED 1903.

We believe that the Holy Scriptures Of the Old and
New Testaments contain revelation of the character
Of God and of the duty, interest and final destination
of mankind
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

Avoid The scolding tone. A tired
mother may find it hard to do this;
but it is she who will get the most
good by observing the rule. The
tone of scolding tells upon the
throat just where a woman who Is
not overstrong is apt to feel the
ache of extreme fatigue. The chill.
dren, too, who are great imitators,
will be sure to catch the sco!ding
tone, and will talk to their dolls.
10 one another, and by and by to
their own children, very much as
their mothers are now talking to
them.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

played here, Kingstree won. 1t
looked as if the visitors wonld be
shut out, but in the fourth inning
J. Erwin was struck in I he face by
a pitched ball from Gilland, and
the Youthful pitcher became wild
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

"My boy came nome home from
school one day with his hand badly
lacerated and bleeding, and suffer
ing great pain," says Mr.. EJ Sehall
with Meyers Bros Drug Co., st.
Louis, Mo. 81 dressed the wound
and applied Chamberlain's Pain
Balm freely. All pain ceased, and
in y remarkably short time the
wound healed without leaving a
scar. For wounds, sprains, SWELL
ngs and rheumatism l know of no
medicine or prescription equal to
it. J consider IL a household neccs-
sity.". The % and 80 cent sizes for
sale by DIR. Wallace.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

puzzled. the boys hope 10
have a suitable ground. and in
tend to retain the championship
ofthe county which they won this
yearbv such hard work, and in
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

for several days af-
forwards. But q
day of reckoning
came. Our team
went toIndiantown
again,and this time
10 win sure. About
seventy-fve cranks
went along this
ime. As on the
former occasion. a
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

every man did
good work and
kingstree won
the game. Our
boys were much
elated, as in
defeating these
men our team
won from their
strongest com,
petitors for thu
county cham
pionship.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

place. | I
was closely
played all
through and
several COOL
plays were
made. A
pretty bad
begin nj ng
was made
for our nine
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

One rootel was i'll. picnic had oeeh
prepared for US by our Indiantown
friends and royal time was had
During the game in the afternoon
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

There was los Of Kicking. for there
was lots ofkicking at the decisions
of the umpire, who was not at
fault, and the members of Kings
trees club did a grest part. Quite
a number of spectators witnessed
the game, and they were all more
or less disgusted at the 'pow-wow"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

Moore was one OF
the finest calchels
we had. His only
trouble was that he
} would come close
TO the batter. and
would get struck
with the bat. He
also Suffered from
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

Nappie at SHORT. DelnS III WITH
ball thrown from the catcher to
second base, while he (Moore)
was base runner, which caused
him to retire from the game.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

black and orange, and the teams
yells went up often. Much root
ing was done, but all to no avail.
Our boys were defeated. We lost
thar game and one rooter was sick
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

Bristow played
first in one or
two games, but
a n accident;
caused him to
walk with a
stick for sew
eral days. He
was often ap
plauded by the
ladies W h o
know a good
a. ~ ,x,hn~
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-16

and allowed nine
runs TO be made
that inning. About
two weeks after
this, our boys, ac-
companied by fifty
"rooters." went to
Indiantown intend
Ing to "eat 'em up"
The "rcoters," the
horses and vehicles
were all bedeckee +,
in the team cOlOrS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-19

postponement for twenty-four hours. stat
ing that Mr.. West was in Norfolk Tor
the purpoee OF obtaining evidence which
would assist this committee In arriving a,
the truth. Tonight we are confroh'eo
with a request to postpone the proceed.
ings OF this committee. and this ume IL
comes from the parent OF Mr.. west.
All of us of the committee have the
tenderest feeling for our parents those
OF them that arc living and those that
are dead. But we must also have con-
sideratior for the members OF the HIS
tory Committee and their parents; and
we must irsist upon a speedy conclusion
Of this trial. MI OF these young men
have relatives near and dear TO them
Tho committee has determined that TINS
examination shall proceed. Mr.. west
has had due notice OF our investigation
We have conformed our meeting 10
comply with his desires. and as much as
we dislike t. go contrary TO the wishes OF
his parent. we will proceed However.
Mr. West viii he given the opportunity
TO place witnesses on the stand for cross
examination. provided he reaches the
citF before this committee concludes the
taking of testimony and have gotten on
thair report to the organization we are
now working. With this explanation
we will proceed with the examination Of
Mr.. Duce
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Continued on Sixth pase)
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W lAsi1lANI " W. ~ -
A. Mr.. West left the office and walked
ND Bank street: | overlook him and we
stood talking for a long time at Ninth
and Bank in front of. Ruegers. | said,
West / am afraid ! am going TO be
summoned to this investigation was
afraid Furthermore. that the investiga-
ton was the outcome of some remarks
had made in going around getting data
for the history article / had written IN
the Dispatch since the meeting or the
Grand Camp. lie said that he had rea-
son 10 believe as much. and he could
not think what he had ever done 10 me
that ] should have told anybody what he
had said to me ] said 10 him that was
very sorry. and that | would do any
thing 10 get him out OF il.
G. Did you suggest going away from
the city?
A. Yes. ! did.
.. Was that the last conversation you
had with Mr. West?
A. No: We met. and talked the thing
over and over again.
Mr.. West insisted that / was mistaken
and that ! should testify that | was
entirely mistaken. told him | was
not sure that l had mentioned his name
but he said he expected | had and ne
NhOubhN SHoHlu tSllly lNdb We" '
taken.
Q. Did you follow out Mr. Noels adj
vice. Mr.. Duce?
A. No; it was not until the day before
this investigation that told Mr.. Wood
fin anything about the matter.
Mr. Woodnn in assigning me- came out
and told me some things that had been
told TO him, and then | told him what l
knew.
Q. Is that the extent 30 which you
followed Mr.. Noers advice?
A. Yes.
=. You repeated to Mr.. Woodhn what
had been told you by Mr.. West?
A. 1 did not repeat it exactly. Mr..
Womack had been to see Mr.. Woodlin
and had explained about the check he
had given Mr.. West.
BY Mr.. Lecky; When did that happen
a. think II was the morning before
the investigation. In giving me my as
s'gnment, Mr. Woodan told me OF this
.. Were you assigned TO report the
proceedings Of this committee on FRI
day?
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-07

ing time OF seven days and fourteen hours
The Bear has never been noted for speed,
but her officers feiicitate themselves on
the fact that she can sometimes asto1ish
people. Strong northwest 20 southwest
winds accompanied the vessel 20 the long
ftude OF Cape Scott. and thence the wind
was variable. on the morning Of Noyern-
Der T. when TO miles northwest Of Ia
toosh. a barkentine-rigged steamer was
passed bound TO the westward. She had
a black hull and yellow smokestack. Her
name was not learned. Three days later
seventy miles west Of Tatoosh the school,
er Queen was passed. becalmed.
The farthest point north yet reached by
the Bear was made this year. In search
ing for the wrecked Navarch she went 10