davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25
THE LANSING DEDICATION.

The dedication of the "Church of Our
Father" in Lansing, Michigan, on Sun
day. September 18th. was briefly noticed
in our last number. 1t was an auspic.
ious occasion and enc which will be long
remembered in Lansing. 1t was the
contamination of nearly two years of
the most faithful and devoted work on
the part of the minister and people, and
the impressive ceremonies. held morn.
ing, afternoon, and evening were at
tended by large congregations, with the
evidence on every hand of happy and
rejoicing people.
We give on the first page, cut of the
new church, which is certainly entitled
to be ranked among the handsomest in
Lansing whose church erections are
matter of municipal pride. The location
is one of the finest in the city. on one of
the prominent corners, with the impos
ing city building and the large, hand
some Methodist church for it's immedi-
ate neighbors. Diagonally across from
the church is the Capitol Square. with
its fine trees and handsome walks. the
capitol building in the centre. Our cut
of the building is not satisfactory; it
gives the general outline. but fails in
showing the trees each side of the church
TN handsome appearance of the exter
ior. The interior decorations are very
handsome, and the scheme of color is
perfectly carried out in accord with its
construction and furnishings.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25
EUROPE'S NEW INVALID.

HE "sick man of Europe seems
not only to have convalesced but to
have gone into the exhibition bust
ness as an athlete. Like the perform
er in the circus who holds up half
dozen men on his head and should
ers, Abdul Hamid has been holding
up and balancing the Powers of
Europe all summer, and has appar-
emily only let them down on his own
terms. Europe's "sick man." in
short, has recovered despite the SER
vices of half a dozen European doc
tors gathered for a post mortem
which, owing to circumstances not
under their control, has been indefi-
nitely postponed.
But Europe now has new invalid,
as writer in the National Review
points out. The national decadence
or dry rot of Spain has been going
on for about century but it has now
reached stage when it can no long
er be ignored. Since the Napoleonic
wars the last occasion on which
Spain figured with any credit to
herself in European affairs, the
country has been distracted by re
peated rebellions in Cuba, two in
surrections in the Philippine Islands,
two Carlist wars, a war with Morocco,
the deposition and restoration of a
sovereign, and innumerable crises
with the result that it has had all it
could possibly do to attend to it's
own affairs but has not been in
condition ito put its spoke in the
wheel of political Europe" Out of
such long continued storm and
stress period some nations would
have emerged stronger and wiser.
Spain on the contrary, has emerged
weaker and seemingly has learned
no wisdom from adversely.
There has been a nominal AMI
theoretical change for the better in
the form of its government, dating
from the Cortes de Cadiz of 1872,
the Runnymede of such political
liberty as modern Spain enjoys, but
its whole system of political admins
tration is honey combed with bribery
and influence" with the result, as
the National Review writer says, that
"the majority regard the state as
a milch COW to which they are alwa Us
looking orsustenance." The writer,
Mr.. Foreman, was in the Philippines
at the time the instruction broke
out and graphically describes the
weakness, treachery, and ingratitude
of the Spanish toward those who
really deserved we'll of the state both
in the Philippine instruction and
in the wars in Cuba. The failure
of Spain in Cuba at present he traces
to the treachery and deceit practiced
upon the Cubans in 1878 and the
perfdy by which Spain ignored the
promises made by General Martinez
Campos to the Cubans at that time.
Now with the Philippines only par
TALLY subdued and an apparently
hopeless war in Cuba, with parties
arrayed against each other and
bankrupt treasury, the prospect for
Spain is far from cheering. In case
Cuba becomes free Spain will proba-
bly, have to face an instruction at
home and in any case the future is
not encouraging for "Europe's new
Invalid"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25
GYMNASIUM DEDICATION.

The dedication Of the new gymnasium
at Lombard University is to take place
Saturday, Sept. %. In the afternoon
meeting will be held in the auditorium
OF the building. to be addressed by SEN
ator William E. Mason, of Chicago, and
Prof. A. A. Stagg, of Chicago university.
In the evening a reception will be held
n the new building. 1t is expected
that large number of friends will at
tend both events.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25
and flowers which added to the harmo-
NOUS interior appearance.

Rev. DR.. Stocking, former pastor Of
the Lansing church, was present, and
with the pastor, Rev. Charles Legal and
DIR. Cantwell, conducted the morning
services. The Journal of Monday morn
ing reports as follows:
"Rev Charles Legal, to whose industry
and indomitable will much of the credit
for the erection of the new church is
due, in few brief preparatory remarks
at the morning service, said that few peo-
pie outside the congregation could .appre-
ciate the pleasure which was felt upon
the occasion. The hearts of his parish
toner's were filed with the joy unspeak-
able upon the completion of the new
church, and the pastor in well-selected
words expressed his gratitude to all who
had contributed in any way to the cree
tion of the building. Special reference
was made TO the architect, contractors
the church trustees and the building COM
mittee. Nor do we forget said the
pastor, pointing to the memorial window
erected in memory of Sarah E. V. Emery,
Sin our joy today the woman inswhose
memory we have placed that window. In
our joy we do not forget the memory of
the dead" Mr.. Legal said that the new
church was an effect, one of the causes of
which were those who had worked for the
upbuilding of the society in the past. He
knew of no one who had sown better seed
than DR.. George B. Stocking, one .of it
early pastors, whom he then introduced
''Dr. Stocking did.not preach sermon.
He talked little while to the members of
his old congregation. He told them they
would never be happier on earth than
now and that he was present to rejoice
with them. He was deeply impressed by
the services and if his heart was ever too
full for utterance it was now. He made a
touching reference to the old church
around which cluster memories which
cannot be expressed, and alluded feelingly
to his connection with the church in
1877 and several subsequent years. He
was thankful that in the past God had d.
rected his steps to Lansing where three
of the happiest years of his life had been
SPENT and when he looked at the beau j.
full church about to be dedicated, and at
the magnificent congregation which had
come from a small beginning, he was led to
exclaim, 'tWhat hath God wrought"
The highest measure of praise was paid
to the resident pastor"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25

The morning services varied some
what from the printed program which
was quite elaborate. The excellent
music was furnished with all the SER
vice.. Miss Emma Barnard presided at
the organ and was assisted by compe-
tent orchestra under the direction Of
Mrs. r. j. Shank. The vocal selections
we're rendered by Mrs. Frank G.. Clark,
Mrs II. T.. Stone. the Atrial Quartettee,
Miss Lena Smith and George Van
Buren,, assisted by the choir. Miss
Jessie Fuller rendered an organ volun.
tary and Prof. Dean Bliss violin solo.
The church platform and choir loft was
tsstefully decorated with palms. ferns.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25

At 3 o'clock an observation-disclosures
meeting was held. and several pastors
of the city were present to extend their
congratulations to the Universalist So.
ciety for the handsome enterprise in
which they have been engaged. AT this
service Rev. Mr.. Thompson of the M. E.
Church, Rev. e. B. Allen of the Pilgrim
Congregational church, Rev. q. F.
s Wifi OF the Plymouth church and the
senior pastor of Lansing, Rev. Mr.. Os-
borne of ST. Paul's Episcopal church,
responded with brief addresses. Rev.
Mr.. Legal before introducing his fellow
pastors remarked that there was some
dispute about the proper form of dedi
eating the church, but he thought it
should be dedicated in the spirit of
fellowship. The remarks of the pastors
were full of this spirit and every way
appropriate. and all expressed congratu-
lation at the work of the Universalists
of the city in the advancement of
the cause of our common Christianity
by the dedication of new house of wor-
ship. A layman, Mr.. W. M. Hoag, rep
resented the Baptist church in the alb
sence of the pastor. and was every way
fraternal and cordial in his remarks.
Mr.. Swift of Plymouth church was par.
ticularly explicit not only in congratu-
lation. but also in outlining the work of
Universaists in tempering the old the
ology of the churches and holding be-
fore the people more consistent and
hopeful views.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25

At the close of DR.. Stockings address
DR.. Cantwell was introduced and imme
diately entered upon the work which
had been assigned to him-the usual
platform work of securing pledges
toward the Indebtedness resting on the
church. An hour and half was spent
in this way and about $500 was secured
in small subscriptions. Treasurer Hardy
reported that the total price of the
property with furnishings had been &c.,
33575. A mortgage of $500 had been
secured, and there was current debt OF
something less than $1,000. At nearly
one o'clock this part of the work was
suspended with the understanding that
it would be resumed again in the after.
noon and evening.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25

The State Republican pays tribute to
the pastor of the church for his persev-
erance and industry in the great enter
yrise in the following words which are
we'll deserved:
"Much credit should be given the pas
tor, Rev. Charles Legal, for his efficient
work in the parish and bringing the
beautiful church edifice to completion.
He was of great aid in adopting plans
and especially in choosing suitable glass
and appropriate decorations. He begin
his labors in this parish in March, 1894
and may we'll be proud of this enduring
monument to testify to his usefulness.
1t may very properly be stated that the
church that was yesterday dedicated in
all its utility and beauty, would not be
there were it not for Mr.. Legal and his
work. Indeed, he laid the foundation of
the church by making his coming de-
pendent upon the society's building the
church. Mr.. Legal, while holding firmly
to the tenets of his faith. has conducted
himself so amiably in his relations to
the pastors of other churches. that he
has won the good will and Christian fel.
lowship of ell. He is still young man,
only 81 years old. with long years of use.
fulness before him. His strongest char
acteristics in preaching are his optimis-
tic views upon all public questions and
his enforcement of we'll known practical
principles of morality and Christian
living"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25

and hope forever In fine, the ortho-
doxy of today. as DR.. Chaplin once put
it, bears about the same relation to the
old orthodoxy as does the domestic cat
to the original Bengal tiger"
500
If the report is true
Rev. B. Fay that Rev. B. Fay
HILLS Mile, the we'll known
evangelist. is now more in sympathy
with Unitarianism than with conserva-
tive orthodoxy which he has formerly
represented he will find splendid field
for work IS an evangelist among the
Unitarian churches of this country. A
operating among the Unitarians will
certainly be man with a mission. Il
now expect" he ssyP "to present a
statement of my position to my presby
terry and association, at their next meet
ings in September and October. and al
low them to act as may seem wise to
them" 1t does not take much of
prophet to foretell what will be the action
OF the Presbyterterians in the case of
Mr.. Mills if he is found in alliance with
Unitarianism. He will be given his
parting papers very speedily. But what
change will be there, my countrymen,
when B. Fay Mills becomes an evangel-
ist among the Unitariane! This is one
of the unexpected things that may hap
per; one of the curious changes which
these curious times may bring to pass.
We await developments for further
comments.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25

At the close OF the sermon, the church
was dedicated, by responsive readings
from the pastor and congregation. Then.
for the third time, the financial work
was taken up and among the pledges
was $500 from the Ladies Aid Society
and other important contributions. At
a late hour it was announced that
total of s1.673 had been the result of
the several appeals. Considering all
the circumstances, the days work was
regarded as fairly successful. Lansing
has suffered severely from bank failures
and hard times. and the people during
the erection of the church had given
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25

After the addresses OF the pastors and
so me excellent singing, DIR. Cantwell
again came before the people. and with
the aid of blackboard, continued the
work of subscription. The blackboard
was called into requisition for illustrat-
ing how easy it would be to raise the
entire indebtedness if all the squares
which we're filled with certain figures
50 $1,000. etc..-were taken. Az
subscriptions were reported. the figures
in these squares were erased. Several
hundred dollars were added to the
amount collected in the morning.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25

The evening service. which was to
witness the formal dedication of the
church attracted another large audience.
The sermon was preached by Rev. DR..
Stocking. from the text l Cor. iii. IL.
"For other foundation can no man lay
than that which lie laid. which is Jesus
Christ" 1t was a faithful and eloquent
sermon, with many impressive passages
outlining the New Testament doctrine
of the Christ. 1t evidently made
profound impression on the congrega-
ton.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25

PREPARATIONS are already in progress
for what promises to be the greatest
Convention we have ever held. Delegates
and ministers will be furnishe with
lodging and breakfast free. A first class
caterer will give dinners and suppers in
the vestry at the lowest possible price.
But st. Paul's sends a cordial invita-
tion to ALL promising, with the aid of our
sister churches here,as far as possible to
deal as Hospitality with the visiting
brethren, as with the delegates. But
let all who purpose attending send at
once name and address to Rev. j. j.
Lewis, 3 600 Prairie Ave-, that cards Of
entertainment may be returned to them
n good season. By order OF committee.
QUITE a furry in local
Is Orthodoxy Dy- religious circles is
ing out' created by the state
ment of interested parties, in a recent
symposium in the Sunday Tribune. af
firming in substance that the Liberal
church is dying in Chicago. Under the
style of liberalism" is grouped in the
popular mind large number of move
ments with which Universalism, as
such, has no utilization and for which
it does not propose to be held respon
eible in any way. A division of the
question would therefore be properly
called for, were we to enter upon the
controversy. Some Of the alleged Lib
eralism" was never sufficiently alive to
warrant its death notice at the present
time; and some of the most encouraging
Liberalism" of the day is to be found
in the orthodox churches. DR.. Garfield
put the question in better shape in his
sermon on Sunday. The real question
as recast is this: is Orthodoxy dying out
in Chicago?" and DIR. Garfield made ex-
cellent answer as follows: traditional
orthodoxy died long ago in this city. as
in every other enlightened community.
The tentacles of it's monstrous dogmas
may still survive in rural districts, but
its heart has long since ceased to beat.
By the confession of its nominal advo-
Gates orthodoxy survives only because
it has drank at the living fountain of
liberalism. / am glad they have done
SO, but regret the exultant tone with
which they refer to the evidences of
trouble in the dwellings of their neigh
bors. 1t is as if those who had broken
into our house of faith and taken thence
a few glittering gems should stand
across the street and taunt us with our
poverty. They may rest assured that
the liberal churches are still rich in
spiritual treasures which not even the
new orthodoxy has stolen
500
REV. T. B. GREGORY
The Change in in his sermon had a
Orthouo1y' clinching sentence in
reference to the change which has come
over the orthodox pulpit within gener
alton: mo orthodox minister would
dare preach today as Jeremy Taylor
preached, as Jonathan Edwards
preached, as John Wesley preached
The people would not endure it. The
liberal leaven has done its work. Here
and there some clerical sntediluvian
may persist in claiming that we are the
children Of the devil aud the heirs of
perdition, but the majority of the ortho-
dox clergy are optimistic, holding. with
one Of the preachers of last Sunday.
that Christianity stands with angels
"a ..oo.ass Iaanino ovar the far br.io.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-09-25

literally and almost to the full extent of
their ability.
When the friends recover somewhat
from the embarassme emit of the past few
years. and money becomes more plenti.
full, undoubtedly the remainder of the
current indebtedness will be provided
for, and the parish relieved from en-
barrassment, beyond the mortgage of
$500. which can be easily carried.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-10
MANAGER HANLoN,s REMEDY.
says Rowdy hall Players Should No Punished
by President Young.

by President Young.
Manager Hnnlon OF the Baltimores has q
remedy for some of the rowdyism which exists
on tho ball fields Of the National League nova.
days. In conversation with q reporter of The
Sun yesterday Hanlon said:
"Rowdyism and fighting on tho ball field
must be stopped, and I believe tho magnates
will do 1t, too. There is ono remedy which, II
carried out, will stop the trouble In short order.
Give to the President of the League full power
to act. By that l mean he should receive the
privilege to suspend any player, umpire. man
ager. or anybody connected with . League team
who INDUCES in q fight on tho field.
When such an offender has been suspended
then it should be the Presidents right to mako
him appear before tho board and undergo q
trial. If found guilty of rowdyism. according to
evidence submitted, the. offender should be
heavily fined or Indefinitely suspended. no mat
what is the cause Of ali the trouble this
ye.Ei Is II the umpiring T. the reporter asked;
have seen, is no worse than 1t ever was. Tho
umpires are undoubtedly honest. but they may
make mistakes now and then, like everybody
else. Some cities are more difficult to umpire in
than others. and ii is there that the umpires are
blamed tho most. The players who Kick and
Of the game, have the satisfaction of knowing
that they have got away with their bluffs"
What do you think of the outcome of tho
We'll, that is a rather hard question to de-
eide. ! have a team OF my own in the race, and
haven't abandoned hope by a long shot. The
B~altimores will be in il at the end. and will have
a slice of the Temple Cup money. Yes. / believe
they will. be first. The New Yorks Well,
and that means more than half Of the game.
/ predicted last spring that the New Yorks
would finish one. two. three. and / was
laughed at"
In regard to the behavior OF Joe Corbett In
leaving the game at Eastern Park yesterday
Hanlon said.
ut was a foolish act and / cannot account for
IT. have always regarded Corbett as a cool.
headed player. and II he lost his head because
Doyle severely criticised him he did something
which was wrong. My players have been critf.
cising one another all the year in this manner.
They do II simply out OF their desire to win.
Doyle and Corbett room together and are in.
separable friends off the fold. i shall have a
talk with Corbett tonight"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-10
NEW YORK, 10; BOSTON, I.

NEW hohA, tVi booEON,N
BOSTON. Aug. e.-The New Yorks won first
NlooNtHh the series Of seven games to be played
thisEtb D between New York and Boston. 1t
wnsst11 viSitors' first appearance Of tho year
her md the cranks, 1000 strong, applauded
their vaappy ball playing. Nichols was a mark
for the New Workers, who punched hits on him
IN three innings as has not been dono before this
year. Van Haltrcn, Davis and Gleason were
great factors in tho batting rallies. Meekin
pitched q great game, and seldom were two hits
made on him in tho same inning. Gleason and
Davis supported him finely.
: Boston earned Q run in the first on two hits
and . sacrifice. but New York went to the front
9n the third, when singles by Wilson, Meekin.
/, Van Haltren, Davis, and Gleasona accounted for
three earned runs. In the fourth q base on balls
% Wilson resulted in another tally. The Bos-
tens tied tho score. making their last run in the
fourth. A couple Of errors were followed by
Nicholas homo run. New York won the game
On the 9th on Davis's triple, Colins's error, and
Q single by "Ducky" Holmes. Three moro
wore added in the ninth on singles by Van Hal
tren, Joyce, Davis, and Gleason.
Wilson easily bore OF the fielding honors for
TIE visitors, putting up . clever. steady game
md holding the Bostons close to their bases.
Not Q base was stolen of him. For Boston
Ptiyetts, Long. and Lowe were the only men to
una M6eK1n TO any ext0ht, LonR. leaulng Win
three hits. Bergen caught Nichols In good
ohape, and was especially strong on foul hies.
SsseS was poor. Van Haltren and Davis each
ntDlo O base OF him.
tynoh appeared on tho field to umpire and was
received With cheers. He turned to tho stand,
cap In hand. and said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: Please forget all
about What happened the other day and we'll
This was oheered heartily. Carpenter assisted
V0unn I'm do an ,npfI ffrrther nntira He him.
dered twice on base decisions. depriving Herman
ola hit in the ninth and calling Duffy safe in tho
aavaofh Tho Rrnra.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-10
Baseball Notes.

Reader.-Rusie has pitched more games than
heekin. He has also won more.
There is a letter at this ONCE for ]. n. Bright, man
ager OF the Genuine Cuban Giants.
Hanlon predicted vest rday that tho New York;
wouid win four II not hye games from the Bostons
this week.
Two Readers.-THE Sun did not say that Sock lexis
had been released. He was merely suspended by the
Cleveland club without pay.
Z. NJ. P.-Wiimot and Hoy first played in the
National League ~ members OF the Washington Club.
did.
The Mohawk A. c. has all Sundays in August and
Labor Day open To play hrst-class uniformed teams
Offering a suitable guarantee; the Elmwood A. @. of
Greenvile, N. j., preferred. Address d. Robinson,
e0s Broome street. Newark.
n. A. F--Boston. selee manager and Duny can
tain; Brooklyn. BGrnie aud Giinin; New York Love-,
Philadelphia. ~stallinss and Cooley; Baltimore. Hsn,
lon and Robinson; Washington, Brown; PiItsDurg,
Donovan; Cincinnati, Ewing; Chicago. AnS0n; Cleve.
land TebeAu; st. Louis, Mailman; Louisville. Clarke.
The crack team of the United slatpA engineer. Of
Wiliets Point would like to hear from some nrgt.clAss
outof-town club Onering a suitable guarantee for .
game on Labor Day, the Nutley. Woodbridge. Rids.
wood. Mon clair. aud Yale a Towne Manufacturer
Company, Stamford, preferred. Address !. g. Vein.
hardt, Willets Folnt, n. Y.