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The times., 1897-05-10
JUBILEE OF THE LUTHERANS.
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary
of the Missouri synod.

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary
of the Missouri synod.
Thefiftieth hanniversaryof the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod OF Missouri and other
States was observed in this city yester
day, by "A grand musical jubilee, and fes-
tival, at the German Lutheran Trinity
Church, corner of Fourth and E streets.
Two short sermons were delivered; one
by Rev. T. H. Rupprecht, the pastor OF the
church, in German, and the other by Rev.
c. C. Morhart, of the English Lutheran
Christ Church, on Morgan street, in Eng
lish.
The feature of the day was the excellent
music, under the direction of MIR C.. Rup-
precht, the organist of the church The
church quartet rendered two selections,
which were greatly enjoyed, and Miss
Kuhnei sang soprano solo, Il Will Ex-
toll Thee" with beautiful effect.
MI Rupprecht's rendition of organ solos
was especially noteworthy, displaying un-
usual feeling and artistic merit
In his address DIR. Morhart gave most
Interesting historical resume of the Iuth-
eran Evangelical Synod from the time of
its foundation at Chicago in 1S47 up to
the present time.
BcGlnning with the troubles experienced
by the Evangelical Lutheraus in Germany
a half century ago, he gave an account
of the immi grafton TO this CO untry of four
ship loads of people from Saxony, their
landing at New Orleans and their subse-
quent settlements near st. Louis. These
people, he said, formed the nucleus Of
the Missouri synod of today, which includes
roc, 900 souls in various parts of the ct.un-
try The original settlers of the Missouri
colony found the opportunity for religious
freedom which had been denied them by
the State Church of Germany, and Dr.
Morhart said that today the Evangelical
Lutheran Church is the only church which
fully enhodies the teachings Of the great
reformer or follows out the true spirit
of the Bible.
He said he believed that the church to
which he belonged was the only true be-
licving church, though not the only saving
one, in all the universe.
The times., 1897-05-10

President Mckinley could lay his hand on
his manly heart and say that he did IL
with his little tariff.
Secretary Gage, OF all men. should ap-
piaud the enterprise and further its mis-
sion; since it is established upon the basis
of his ewn great and famous retroactive
precedent There are many free coinage
measures before the Congress. most of
them in committee pigeonholes Any one
of them might become law in time. The
makers or good, honest American silver
dollars. irdistinguishable from the pat
eDted Government brand, only assume
retroactive effect for those laws, and
proceed to act in accordance with their
Deneficent provisions, exactly as Mr.. Gage
did in connection with the Dingley tariff
bill We believe that, on all these accounts,
the Administration will stand by US IN
drinking the healths of those who would
advance national prosperity Presi-
dent MckiDley-and who compliment his
astute finance minister in adopting that
gentleman noble principle of pre-retro-
action
The times., 1897-05-10

the American people, the commission
merriiy will pass on to France. They may
suffer in crossing the channel; but such
losses are easily replaced
At the French capital Baron Rothschild
for the government of President Faure
will repeat what his cousin, the British
peer, had remarked. and then tilere will
be pleasant hours at his mansion, at the
s'Follies Bergeres,'' and all the rest Of the
places indclibly imprinted upon the mem
DRY of visitors, but seldom entered in their
diaries. Germany, Austria, Holland, Italy,
Spain, Portugal, Russia, Norway, Swe-
den, Denmark and Belgiuml Naples, VEN
ice, Alexandria, the Nile, Constantinoplc,
Vienna. ST. Petersburg, Moscow. Rome,
Florence, Carlsbad, Monte Carlo. Well,
we should say so. Same old story, "Al-
ways delighted to see you, but occasion
inconvenient for the reopening of aues-
ton which Senator Wolcotts party sol
eninly assured us was settled last No
yenher''
But, of course, I'VE are hopeful OF good
and substantial results" Surely there viii
be q good time and substantial eating and
drinking If those are not results. pray,
what are? What other results could you
expect from a commission without defined
purpose or destination; without instruc-
but appointments and fat appropriation,
which somehow must be spent Who would
not long to be bimetahc commissioners
six months spree in Europe, with carte
blanche from Uncle sam.
The times., 1897-05-10
THE LESSON OF ADVERSELY.
Large Congregation Heard DIR. Stat
ford at st. Patrick,s.

The announcement that Rev Dr. Stat
ford was to occupy the pulpit drew an
unusuallylargecongregationatst Patrck's
Church yesterday. Among those in at
tendance were Attorney General Mex en-
na,sir Julian Pauncefote, Senator and Mrs
Davis, the Misses Patten and Mrs Paul
DR.. Stafford selected as his text. "A little
while and you shall see Me, and again q
little while and you shall not see Me, be-
cause go TO My Father
He showed how prone we are to enter
tain doubts OF Gods mercy whenever we
are visited with affliction; how the Apos-
ties themselves gave way to despondeucy
after the cruciflxion, Notwithstanding the
promises OF our Lord that he would not
leave them alone They did not compre-
neDd His prediction that He would rise
again from the dead, but when they saw
Him afterward they understood and they
rejoiced ten times more than IL He had
remained with them ali the time
The times when God seems to withdraw
his consultations from u.s. ne continued,
''are important il we would only perceive
We cannot expect happiness and pleasures
TO last without any intervals of adversely
Happiness must, OF necessity, be of short
duration, otherwise il would not be happI-
ness at all. ''It cannot be prolonged, for
whatever is common is not appreciated aud
becomes wearisome. The great thought is
the work of a moment. Philosophers work
years In trying to fathoIn some mystery of
nature, ard at some unexpected moment
tne truth of the whole thing flashes upon
them. The beauties of nature act in the
same manner. II is true all nature is
beautiful, the effulgent glory OF the morn
ing sun, the vast rollingocean, the towering
mountains raising their ponderous heads To
heaven, but yet only here and there are
the gems.
''We cannot always expect to he happy.
We can not always be on the Tabor OF our
existence We see and feel good. only by
moments. Hence the heroism of man
must be judged by his perseverance be-
tween these intervals of happiness
There will be times in our lives when
all things seem dark, when JOY and hap
piness disappear, but If we are found faith
fal III these times, our happiness, like that
of the apostles, viii he redoubled.'
We have no reason TO despond Think
Of the positive side of things, the good the
beautiful, the virtuous. Live for noble
things. Make your lives the best that
you can make them. Make the best of op-
portunines, and especially the opportunity
afforded by these little whiles when God
seems to withdraw himself from You.
Act like a true Christian and there is no
chance of defeat; for He who rose from the
grave to give consolation to his detected
apostles and to the world at large, He
who said, I will see you again and you
shall rejoice, and your joy no man shall
take from you viii console you also
and will set all things right
The times., 1897-05-10
Retroactire Free Coinage.

Last January the Director of the Mint
colnplained d that quantities of United states
silver coins were coming into circulation
that never had been manufactured under
the auspices of the single standard Cleye
land government. They could not be
considered exactly in the light Of counter
feits, at least morally speaking, because
they were represented to be of the same
and were not otherwise distinguishablc
from the currency of the Fathers, SO ruth
lessly demonetized in the several financial
crimes of 1 873 ard 1898.
The practice of which the Treasury
authorities complained does not seem to
have ceased in consequence of their objec-
tions. Quite recently q volunteer mint
was unearthed at Benton Harbor, Mich,
and the Sherlock Holrneses Of the secret
service entertain the opinion that there are
plenty more of the same sort scattered
over the country between the British line
an the Rio Grande, not to mention branch
mints and independent subtreasuries sus-
pected of existence III countrieslike Canada,
Mexico and Honduras.
There are two views of this subject 70
which it may be well to solicit attention
In the first place. we are unwilling to be
Iieve that the manufacture of good, old
fashioned sixteen-to-one dollars has been
engaged in to the extent that Secretary
Cages people seem inclined to fear That
official will agree with US that If it had
in marked spread of prosperity among
the masses, whose expressions and suffer
ings have come directly from contraction
of the currency, through tie sup
preston of silver coinage. We are unable
to see any of the phenomena which would
accompany visible increase of the cir
cuiating medium, and, therefore. do not
believe that the Independent mints ma
terislly could have added to the volume
The second consideration is, that the
practice ought to be encouraged the Adj
ministration by every means In its power
If the free silver manufacture were ade-
quately promoted and protected, it surely
would produce prosperity prpportioned
to the extent of the output; and then
The times., 1897-05-10
THE SECULAR LEAGUE.
Mr.. Maurice Pechin's Instructive
Lecture on Evolution.

Mr.. Maurice Pechin's Instructive
Lecture on Evolution.
A large audience gathered at tie Secular
Leagues regular weekly meeting in Typo
graphical Temple yesterday afternoon. MIR
Maurice Pechin lectUred ON The Survival
of the Fitiest" Tie audience showed its
hearty appreciation Of bis able discourse
by frequnet applause. Mr. Pechin said. IN
part:
Evolution is the orderly process in
which things appear and disappear, and
embraces all things known. All that exists
must be adapted to its surroundings. OF
pass away, leaving only the fi.test 10
survive. All existence and progress is
based on its surrounding physical condi-
tions- Progress is possible only under con-
tlauaIy improving environments. Progress
means Tie supplaniing of the unfit by The
filter. Life itself is built on death
Even national and International affairs
follow evolutionary laws International
arbitration viii come when the world is
fit to have it. While England arbitrates
her differences with the poor, weak Afrf-
cans lay sending soldiers against them. we
can gain but little by arbitratrng with her.
Evolution will bring about arbitration
when times are rife for it. Evolution raH
end only in the greatest good and the
highest intelligence
The lecture was then discussed by Dr.
Joseph Steiner. Col. Richard Hinton. DIT.
W. A Croffut, D. Webster Groh, Prof
Hyland c. Kirk, William Coleman. and
others.
Next Sunday afternoon Gen. William
Birney viii address the league on Tine
Union of Church and State
The times., 1897-05-10
A Bimetallic Excursion.

''we are hopeful OF good and substantial
results arising from the visit of the com
mission abroad Thus spoke the dis
tinguished former Vice President OF the
United States, as gallantly he mounted the
gangplank of the ocean-liner that was TO
bear him and his companions Of the comic
bloomingly jolly free excursion to any or
all the courts, cabinets, sights and water
ing places of the island kingdom and the
effete despotisms OF the hoary Continent OF
Europe
We do not entertain the least doubt
that much good will flow from the cheer
ful embassy. Messrs. Stevenson, woIcott
and Paine have elaborate commissions
under the great seal of the United States.
These will introduce them to the society
OF the great and bring them no end Of
excellent dinners and neat wines. Sena-
tor Woloott's great grasp Of subjects, like
speculation in Western mining stocks, will
bring them In contact with the stock ex-
change and bourse element of the elder
world. and Gen. Paine viii be able to have
luxurious yachts at their disposal nearly
always.
When Lord Rothschild has assured
them that he regards the time as in
opportune for the discussion of bimetal-
iisn,, so soon after he and his friends have
besn called upon to contribute several
millions for the purposes of election ex-
penkes in fastening gold monometallism on
The times., 1897-05-10
AMONG MORMON DISCIPLES.
DIR. JacksoD's Lecture on Brigham
Young's PeoDIe.

Rev. Dr. Sheldon Jackson, well-known
western divine, delivered a lecture on
Utah and the Mormons," at Eastern
Presbyterian Church, last evening
DR.. Jackson has an intimate acquaint-
ance with the MoTmons, their religion,
habits, etc, having lived in Salt Lake
City for several years, and his lecture
abounded in descriptions OF scenes and
events I'm what was once the stronghold
Of the Mormon sect
Dr. Jackson dwelt particularly on the
Mormon the eology; one OF its peculiar
tenets being their BELIEF in Adam as their
deity He said polygamy, which is one
of the principal articles Of their belief, is
still very extensively practised among
them, although many of the younger mem
hers OF the sect have abandoned it,
Mormons, he said, have the most pro-
found veneration for form and ritual, and
he termed them a ''priest-ridden people ;"
Their character, industrial resources, etc. +,
were also discussed, and the lecturer closed
with fervent expression of his belief that
the day was not far distant when the en-
tire body would reliRquish their belief ia
polygamy, with it's attendant evils, and
embrace true Christianity.
The times., 1897-05-10
Not an Easy Mark,

Tie advertised uprising of the Foraker
indefinitely postponed If not definitely
abandoned. The Republican State COIN
mittee, instead of declaring war on Sena-
tor Hanna, has buttoned on his collar by "a
vote of fifteen TO one He gets the State
convention at Toledo, where he wanted it,
and on the date fixed by him. His enemies
concede that the coming convention will
indorse him for the Senatorship. As far as
the Republican party is concerned he hasit
solidly n his hard, tight fist If ii shows
signs OF slipping the President himself will
come out and whack and warm things into
any shape desired by his business manager.
Nevertheless we are tempted to predict
that the coveted cup will not reach his
pdrched lips this time, for the bottle is not
always TO the strongl Judging from the
Ohio, and nearly everywhere else, that
State will have a Democratic legislature
after the next election This will not be
accomplished without d fight No matter
what majority may be against him, Scna-
ter Hanna will not lose confidence in the
power of sound business methods" to over
come OF circumvent it We think it will
be losing game for him, and we are
sure II will be a painfully losing one for
the contributory trusts and monopoIies OF
the country, who will be called upon to
take a real, live interest in the event.
The times., 1897-05-10

The withdrawal of Senator Call OF
Florida from the contest for reelection
viii remove from the Senate one of its
most interesting characters. Next to his
failure of re-election, the most bitter dis
appointments the Senator has experienced,
probably was his failure to get on the
Committee pa Foreign Relations, when
the committees were last reorganiZed. He
Will he missed in the Senate, for Mr
Call was one of the most prolific speakers
i'll that body, and, since the outbreak or
the rebellion in Cuba--has been persistent.
In season and out of season, Ill his intro
dEiotien of resolutions OF all sorts AMI
character. hearing upon that unfortunate
struggle.
II was not the fault OF Mr.. Call that
he did not ltake his seat as Senator
prior to Maseh 18, 1879. when he was
sworn In He was chosen Senator by ,he
legislature OF his State, unCer the Dro-
visional government established by Presi-
dent johnson, but was denied admittance
The times., 1897-05-10

Postal delegates are represented as dis
appointed at the GOODNESS and meagerness
of their official entertainment. The Dis
polite, but the House of Representatives
has been suppressed, and there is no way
to secure an appropriation. In addition to
this, 1t is safe to say that the secret fuud
Of the State Department resembIed hole
in the ground as early as the Sd OF March.
The times., 1897-05-10
The Amazing Wit of Mr.. Bailey.
From the Washington Post.)


"a gentleman who always votes No, y
said MIR. Bailey. in his most insinuating
tcpes, never has anything to explain -
at which the Democrats laughed heartily.
Mr. Bailey was in good bunor, but
quick at retorts, and Gen. Grosvenor was
up against it tile next minute. The gem
tleman from Ohio brought in an old vol
tlnne OF the Record, from which he was
questioning the Democratic leader as to
his vote on former bankruptcy BILL
AT that time,' said Mr.. Grosvenor.
'sthere was a bill known as the PajIey
bill"-and his voice had a scornfuI intona-
ton.
Yes was Mr.. failey's quick reply,
"and 1t was just as good bill as it's
name
Again he scored hit with the Demo-
Gratis. ''Yes, am trying to pass the pres
ent bankruptcy bill, although it was in
troduced by a Republican Senator, and
does not bear my name-''
The times., 1897-05-10

A London dispatch, referring 20 ttis
South African troubles, says: The shame
less preparations for war contin0e with
much ostentation. Repeal OF the OBJ
noxious immigration act by the Boer leg.
islature, has not appeased British deter
nination to eobble the rich mining country
OF the Transyaal 1t is just possible, OF
have some other than their ostensible
purpose
The times., 1897-05-10

We are happy over the solicitude of our
Secretary of State for the protection of
is only one of him to be sure, namely, tile
Ottoman consul general; but the principle
is the same. A little of the same vigorous
the several hundred American citizens who
are being starved to death in Cuba by
the orders of Weyier.
The times., 1897-05-10

letter from three American prisoners
in ''cel AZ" of the Cabanas fortress. de
MES the story of their good health and
ciated Press correspondent in Havana, who
is "a favorite at the palace, carrying
vorious Spanish decorations On his breast"
The times., 1897-05-10
He Had Them Spotted.

(Frorl the Chicago Times Herald
The editor OF the Clarksville (Tenn.)
Chronicle evidently has the courage of his
He says: I'VE want to go
fishing for II week some time this spring,
and shall call on certain fellows about
here to get out readable paper in our ab-
sence. What the average town wiseacre
doesn't know about editing newspaper
would puzzle Solomon to find out, any
uavt
The times., 1897-05-10

There is Boston gossip to the effect that
Richard 0iney declined to attend the Re-
form Club banquet In New York because
he has little use for that crowd and has
Presidential aspirations OF his own, based
on his record in the Cleveland Cabinet.
The American people regard that as
from popular honors.
The times., 1897-05-10
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

The policeman rad Just chased thief
down the alley, followed by two intensely
Interested small boys.
''Hully gee. fcilers!' said one, making a
dive into the gutter. watch me take
dis watch back and git de reward
Ten minutes later.
What did yer git, Bobby
ME? De woman grabbed de watch, and
says she, 'whyn't you give me de scarf pm
and de pocketbook dat you stoler What
did l getl l got away
The times., 1897-05-10
Baseball Fatalities.

.From the Chicago Record)
Grandniothers and maiden aunts should
be extremely careful, as their unhealthy
season is approaching Observant employ
ers have noticed that the applications for
leave OF absence to attend the funerals
OF these dear ones are particularly heavy
during the baseball season
The times., 1897-05-10
A Great Moral question.
(From the New York Tribune. J

A transparency in the socialist demon.
stration last Saturday night bore this
startling conundrum: when man is
compelled to beg jobs he free?" As the
darky said to his coadjutor in the chicken
coop in answer to the inquiry whether they
could s'call this stealing" That's
great moral question. Pass down another
pullet."
The times., 1897-05-10

1t seems Co be within the probabilities
that as soon as Abdul Hamid has time to
attend to it, n general Greek massacre
will be ordered in Constantinople There
are signs of it in plenty.
The times., 1897-05-10

The Princess OF Wales has subscribed to
fund for the Greek sick and wounded,
and Lord Salisbury has made himself
UNPLEASANT about it The Princess has
lost nothing OF popularity through the
incident, while the premier has, and ought
The times., 1897-05-10

Our Navy Department is having much
trouble to find a vessel 10 carry the re-
lief cargo to the famine sufferers in India.
We could get one in an hour to carry
flour and meat to our starving fellow
citizens in Cuba.
The times., 1897-05-10
Those Chinese Bores.

(From the Cincinnati Tribune)
A man who has one new idea month
is genius. .-Atchison Globe.
There are no more new ideas. Wien
ever we think we have one the Chinese
bob up and say they knew all about it
'steen thousand years ago
The times., 1897-05-10

81 Think said Flitterly, under his
breath, as he poked dummy through the
gate, ''that Miss Sweetly's father keeps
d bull dog. At any rate, he keeps some
sort OF beast, and I'm going to try this
on the dog before venture myself
And the subsequent appearance Of the
dummy proved that the young man was
very wise.
The times., 1897-05-10

Fools rush In where angels fear to tread,''
muttered the young man as, he disengaged
her trembling arms from his neck and
wended his way to the library. 81 wonder
am / fool not to be as much afraid of
the old man as she is?''
Ten minutes later he thought he was.
The times., 1897-05-10

1t is sad thing, but when people take
off their hats in reverence to man or
a cause nowadays, they are apt to want
something to drop into the hat
The times., 1897-05-10

You can depend on this boy. SIR" said
the proud father Hes honest as the
day is long,
Afterward the whilom employer met
the proud father and reminded him OF this
We'll" said the p. f., 81 did say he wuz
honest as the day wuz long, and ne is
He generally goes after apples and melons
and sich in the right time
The times., 1897-05-10

Printing offices which laid in stock
ofcapitalI's for use in President MeKiniey's
speeches, are now trying to get rid of them
in bargain sales,
The times., 1897-05-10
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The times., 1897-05-10
Their Speciality.

(From the Chicago Tribune)
The summer resort season is opening
early this year with a report of heavy
snowstorm in the Catskills. y The Catskills
have a "snowstorm' because they are in
capacitated by physical limitations for hav-
ing q sea serpent.
The times., 1897-05-10

Senator Perkins says there is no man
from whom he cannot learn something
Undoubtedly; but does he want to know it
all?
The times., 1897-05-10

Next thing you know" said the loftlly
disgusted Englishman, you American girls
viii be buyin g these English walking sticks,
don't you know
They do know" said Miss Phyllis calmly.
CLARA Highflyer married one
The times., 1897-05-10

Alexander may have sighed for other
worlds to conquer, but If he had been
really enterprising he would not have
stopped there. He would have made an
excursion into space.
The times., 1897-05-10
Girls Blouse Waists.

Made of very fine soft-fiuished PercaIes
and Cambrics, figured and striped effects,
eIaborately trimmed Sizes 4 to ii years
The times., 1897-05-10

This picture said the college youth
to his uncle, lis good enough, but it lacks
repose''
"Umph.'' said the old gentleman, gaz-
ing at the group OF violently agitated bal
let dancers; 'seems To me different 1t
wouldn't repose two minutes in these
rooms if had my way, young man"
The times., 1897-05-10

Jimsby; "a man never thinks about saving
money till he's married, and then he can't"
The times., 1897-05-10

There goes Cobbs. He's a self-male
man"
We'll, all I have to say is that he did
pretty well with such poor material" 4"
The times., 1897-05-10
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