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was sent to the Secretary on March 2,
and on March 3 it was forwarded to the
Treasurer of the Convention. Thus
ends long and vexatious lawsuit.
NEW HAMPSHlRE.-The Annual
Fair of the merry Cleaners" an organ
ization of young ladies in this parish, was
held on the evening of Feb. %, and
netted the society $50. Members of the
Ladies' Aid Society are preparing a dra.
matte entertainment to be given at an
early date.
NEW YORK.-State News.-SpeciaI
Lenten services are held at Little Falls
as has been the custom now for several
years.-Rev. j. j. Lewis. of Chicago,
recently gave his famous Passion Play
lecture liz Rochester, and it is needless
to say that it was grand SUCCESS
The Canton ladies have appointed
Thursday and Friday, March IL and II,
for their annual fair. 1t was held in
the new church.-Rev. j. r. johnson
recently addressed the Mems meeting of
the Nyack Y. M. G. A.. taking as a sub
ject. washington and His Life" The
Mount Vernon parish place on record
resolutions expressing deep regret that
Rev. F. L. Masseck felt compelled to in
sist on his resis nation as pastor.--Rev.
DR.. Gunnison recently lectured in the
Brooklyn Church of Our Father, in or
der to swell the funds the young people
have pledged to sustain the free kinder.
garten maintained in the chapel. A
splendid audience gathered representa-
tive of all our churches, and listened
with rapt attention while the lecturer
described trip through Northern Italy
and the Riviera.
Rev. DR.. E. G. Bolles resigns his pas
torate of the Third Society in New York
city to take effect the first of May. Rev.
S. W. Sample resigns at jamestown
where he has had charge of the Inde-
pendent Congregational church.
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expect to be in their new room before
Easter, and have voted to have special
exercises on that day. Sunday. March
14th, the proper resolutions relative to
the death of Rev. B. F. Rogers were
passed by the Sunday school and for
warded to the family.
NOTES AND PERSONALS.
DIR. Crum. of Webster City, has
been visiting his brother, an M. D. in
Michigan.
Revival meetings have been in pro
gress at Manchester since the evening OF
March 10th. Rev. j. E. Keyes is in
charge.
DIR. Chaplin. Professor of Applied
Christianity in Lombard University has
been engaged for alternate Sundays at
Mount Pleasant. The canvass for funds
was successfully made by Bro. Reyes.
before closing his pastorate.
Rev. John Hughes has become pas
tor. non resident. at Bloomfield. He
comes over from his home at Table
Grove, ILL.,, twice each month. This ar
rangement was effected by the retiring
pastor, Bro, Reyes, before entering on
his new duties as evangelist.
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but we are preparing for some active
social work, Our Y. P. G. u. has in pre-
paration the play 1.-THE Register and the
Willing Workers The Pick Sisters
Our Lend Hand Club had most
interesting meeting last week; subject
"The Lake Regions" and one OF our
leading lawyers presented paper upon
his trip through that region.
FORT ATKINSON.
They feel so good in this parish at the
increase in interest in the Y. z. Q. U.
since the State Convention that they
cannot hold in. There are seven per-
sons besides the minister and his wife
who can get up and offer prayer" one
writes. Generally il the Union thrives
the church is prospecting.
The death OF Bro. B. F. Rogers is in
every heart and mind in Wisconsin. We
feel as il we now had Universalist
saint and shrine to visit. The value
of such a life as Bro. Rogers's can never
be measured. Had the Universalist
Church more such ministers as he there
would be no thought Of closed doors and
Lyman Abbott's suggestion of our work
being done would not hurt so much as lit
now does. A touch of the sancti6ed
spirit of that dear brother would solve
more questions than all of the courts OF
arbitration. God give us such men.
sTOUGHTON.
Good news comes from this pa IRISH
The Y. P. G. U. has had thorough re-
vival and are now giving special Sunday
evening services. Bro. Hsrbener be-
lieves in organization and denomination
al loyalty. How many of our churches
have persisted on the rock of "independ-
ence," and freedom"
The ladies of the parish gave their an
nual supper short time ago and cleared
about $55. Mrs. Ralph has just paid
them helpful visit.
MUKwONAGO.
This faithful little parish at length
has its dream realized,-a resident pas
tor all of their own, and no common
every day minister either. Mrs. Nellie
Mann Opdale has come among them to
live. at their urgent request. We con-
graduate both pastor and people. But
we commiserate Racine, who is to lose
her from their midst. Racine also meets
with another loss at this time. Mr.. Mil
ton Beck, one of its most valued men,
bers, goes to Toronto to take fine posi-
ton there. Mr.. Beck is the inventor of
gas-engine which is to be heard from.
We shall miss him very much indeed.
RACINE, Wis.
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Ube West.

WISCONSIN, shkosh.-Thes spirit
among our young people is improving.
More earnestness and enterprise is man.
fest and more religious devotion. Our
Y. P. c. U. has secured a firm footing
and has become one of the main pillars
of the church. At the end of its first
half year of existence $50 shall have been
raised towards the 800 pledged to the
church. The Ladies' Union is doing won
ders in its faithful. persevering manner.
We are about to close our church year
and are planning hopefully for the next.
We are dangerously near the shoals, but
are confident of passing them by the aid
of cautious and faithful work.
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CHICAGO.

The League M etiny.-The League
of the Universalist Woman's Association
held their last meeting at the Stewart
Avenue Universalist church. There
were about forty-6ve at the luncheon
and double the number during the after
noon. Delegations we're present from
all the city and suburban churches of
the denomination. Rev. Frederick w.
Millar of Woodlawn and Rev. and Mrs.
Burnell of Blue Island were among the
quests. The meeting was called to or
der at half past one. Mrs. r. A. White
presiding. The literary program in
cluded paper on the Teaching of Our
Model Noveists," and book reviews Of
"The Heavenly Twins" and "a Singular
Life" A spirited discussion followed
the papers. The League is the literary
wing of the Association. whose special
field is missionary work and whose an
nual meeting is in May. The League
holds three meetings year.
WoodIawn-As the Lenten season is
the season of the year universally OBJ
served by the religious world as special
time for religious awakening. purifying,
uplifting and conservation, the Ladies'
Aid Of the Universalist church at Wood
lawn has decided to aid the pastor in
his work of building up the spiritual
structure of which he has charge. by
candid consideration of the following
topics during the Lenten season:
~ What is the object OF the church
"a a factor in community? ~ What
relation does the Ladies' Aid sustain
toward the church? (3) How can the
Ladies' Aid be helpful to the spiritual
interests of the church? AZ The spir-
itual significance Of the Lenten season.
(5) How do church entertainments and
clubs influence the moral and spiritual
growth of the church? (6) Does church
membership bear any relation to the
power and efficiency of the church? And
in what way? (O What can we do to
increase our church membership?
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Agent, Bro. T. l. Moore, has just visited
our parish with good results in the way
of new subscribers to THE UNIvERsALIsT.
Our Y. P. q. U. is actively at work
again and it's committee on distribution
of literature will see to it that these new
papers are widely read. Our vestry is in
daily use, private kindergarten being
held there, supported by patrons from all
the churches. Last Sunday evening, for
the first time in the history OF this
church, it's pastor made an exchange
with local pastor, the Christian minis
ter being the friendly gentleman with
whom the exchange was effected with
mutual satisfaction.
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CALIFORNIA Santa Paula All
of our Pacific Coast churches, unless it
be that Of Pasadena, are struggling
with three "dry" years, and a general
financial depression. 1t has been hard
for new churches. But we are still on
our feet. We closed four days series
of meetings Sunday evening, March IA,
at which Rev. w. M Jones, Rev. Asa M.
Bradley and Mrs. Manford rendered
valuable aid. Mr.. Jones preached two
able sermons, and Mr. Bradley three.
We received one valuable new member
with good prospect of several more.
The prospect for excellent crops is reyiv-
ing our hopes. Our attendance is good,
and our ladies and young people are
active.
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acknowledgements. The audi

lNDlANA.-indldnapO liS.-Ine audi
ence room of the church is now renovat-
ed completely. All the seats were taken
up, the carpet taken out and cleaned,
the ceiling given three coats of paint,
and the walls beautifully and tastefully
papered in tints. 1t is now certainly
"thing of beauty" and will no doubt
prove "a JOY forever" in a comparative
sense to all who attend divine services
there from Sunday to Sunday. Thanks
to the Jealous and indefatigable broth
ers and sisters. and our assiduous pas
tor, Rev. L. S. Guthrie.
The Gentlemen's Aid Society is
arranging to give supper and social in
the new annex to the church next Fri
day evening. 'Spect the ladies will have
to come to their rescue.
Special arrangements are being
made for Easter day.
Two accessions to the church since
our last communication.
There will be re-dedication of the
church, the second Sunday in April.
Many from a distance are expected.
Further particulars later.
The Y. P. @. U. has just had reor-
ganization and are starting out with
brighter prospects.
The choir, under the dictatorship
of Bro. Geo. w. Stanley, is fast becom-
ing leading attraction at our church
1t is deserving of congratulations.
Flncastle. have just closed two
weeks meeting at Fincastle, which re-
suited in the revival of the church to
the extent that business meeting was
called which is soon to meet for the pur-
pose of taking steps to employ a pastor.
Rev. M. L. Pope began the meetings
and carried them on the first week, after
which Rev. II. G. Beckett, of McCords-
vile. came, and then Rev. T. E. Ballard,
of Charlottesville, and next Rev. L. s.
Guthrie, of Indianapolis. All of these
brethren rendered valuable service, for
which the Fincastle church returns
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MICHIGAN Grand Rapids SUI

MICHIGAN.-G Grand Rapids Sun
day. February %, the resignation OF Rev.
T. w. Illman was read from the pulpit
by Rev. Lee S. McCollester, Of Detroit,
who preached on that day, exchanging
with the pastor. The action was sur
prise to the congregation, and is also
regretted, for Mr.. Illman is recognized
as a preacher of superior power and is
respected as man of sincerity and in
tegrity. During his two years passionate
in Grand Rapids. he has done much to
strengthen the church and add numbers
to the parish. Mr.. Illman will take
charge of the general work of the State
at the invitation of the Executive
Board. The separation of pastor and
parish will not take place until the
early summer.
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KANSAS.-JunctiOn City.-Our La
dies Social Circle gave supper last Fri.
day evening and netted S11.50. We hold
special Lsnten services during the Sun
days Of Lent. The quartette is double
and we have special soloists. Our pas
tor preached one night at the Congrega-
preached two nights last week and al
so again on Thursday night at Industry.
He was called there by liberal element,
the best in town; also in the surround
ing farming country. The friends pur-
chased building of their own when they
were refused the use of the Evangelical
Protestant church. Universalism is en-.
tirely new in this neighborhood.
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thanks. There is no doubt but that this
church will soon settle pastor. 1t was
said by some of the elderly members that
there was better feeling prevailing in
the church than for many years. The
attendance was good throughout the
meetings. considering the rain and wind.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I

0EORGIA.-AtIanta Our Univer-
salist society here is to have series of
meetings conducted by our pastor DIR.
Nc Glaufiin. and DIR. Shutter of Min-
neapolis. beginning March Is The
ladies of the Mission Circle are to have
one day set apart for talks on their
work and papers on different noted wo-
men of our denomination. A short
synopsis of Mrs. Soule's work in Scotland
and little sketch of her life and work
as Universalist is to be the subject of
one of the talks"
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MARYL AND. = Baltimore. Rev.
Vincent E. Tomlinson has received an
invitation to succeed Rev. DIR. r. HI.
Pullman as pastor of the church at Bal
timore. We do not learn as to his de-
cisiop
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WASHINGTON.- Tacoma.-Re Rev. E.
]. Felt not only closes his passionate here
to the great regret of his people. but
also, at least for time. retires from the
ministry.
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REPRESENTATION NEEDED.

Brethren, these things ought not to
be, and our denomination will never
prosper as it should until more interest
is taken in our State and General Con-
ventions. Too many seem to regard the
conventions as foreign bodies. This is
a serious error. Every church is part
Of the State and General Convention;
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MEETINGS AT HAVEN.

Rev. T. E. Dotter conducted services
at Haven, seven miles south of Tama,
Sunday, March 2lst. This point is trib.
utary TO Marshalltown. contributing in
members and funds.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-23
THE UNION PACIFIC SALE.

COME ago THE CALL pointed out that the charge
conspiracy the part of the administration to sell
the Union Pacific to a New York syndicate that
would sacrifice the interests of the Government nothing
more than noxious emanation of yellow journalism The
statement OF THE CALL confirmed by reports New
York to the effect capitalists
being organized part bidding road
that at least them offer sufficient
to save the Government from any loss whatever
In the minds of intelligent there any doubt
that the sale of the road would open The
made by Cleveland guaranteed
the minimum price be paid for claim
against the property. The Mckinley
in getting the OF the
by $5OoO0o Nothing in the by either ad
mnistraon afforded any report parties
contracting syndicate perm bid
or that the highest bid made by responsible parties would
be accepted.
In spite plain simple terms of this agreement
yellow journalism howed against like yellow dog
his hind legs all night long bays charged
right left
the late of present
inquired daily the amount OF to be taken from the people
by what called "a gigantic STEAL" and estimated
to be gained by the conspirators from
In the face of the reports from New yellow
journalism longer maintain the charge
the habit OF making and yesterday it announced in
screaming Union Pacific Conspiracy by
Government"
That was sign of weakening. Tomorrow may grow
bolder and brighten into yellow again
nouncement: Union Pacific Conspiracy
Journal Examiner 1t offer proof
this report OF consultation the Cabinet
dent Mckinley will call the attention councillors to the
high art displayed in the pictures yellow journals
Secretary Sherman will simple direct way
YES and the best picture they accomplished recently
Is the bust of our Union Pacific conspiracy"
While intelligent people have affected by the
charges OF conspiracy they will feel little
IN reports which give the sale
yield enough Government any loss
few months this happy hardly been
expected Some the depression hung
large enterprises
The return OF prosperity following the o 4
protective tariff has changed the situation going
be good business this country
out OF hiding The conspiracy keep price
at which the Union Pacific would be
OF hard times and the calamity howIs yellow journalism
The Dngey tariff conspiracy and now the
nation is to reap reward.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-23
PERSONAL.

D. w. Burchard, a lawyer OF San Jose. is at
the Grand.
F. r. Day of Portland, Or, is at the Cosmo-
pol,tan Hotel.
DR.. and Mrs. C. E. Reed OF Petaluma are
guests At the Grand.
J. Jerome Smith, mining man from Stock
ton, is guest at the Lick.
B. F. Wright of Monterey is at the Lick, ac-
companied by Mrs. Wright.
Ex-Judge George E. Williams, lawyer from
Union Island, is guest at the LEX.
r. P. Troy of San Rafael has returned home
from pleasant outing at Lake Tahoe.
J. W. Bailey of Boston, wholesale manufac-
turer OF boots and shoes, is at the Grand.
J. F. O'Rourke and daughter of La Porte,
CAL, are staying at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.
B. Fl. Upham, proprietor OF the Gloriana
Vineyard near Martinez, is registered at the
Lick.
W. O. Brewer of San Mateo, one of the prin-
cipals of ST. Matthew's School, is at the Occi-
dental
L. F. Puter, prominent attorney and DEM
ocratic politician of Eureka, California, is at
the Grand.
A. H. Hart of the New York firm of Cheney
Brothers, wholesale silk merchants, is staying
at the Grand.
W. o. Lakeland of Honolulu arrived here
yesterday, and is at the Occidental. He came
from the islands in the bark Alden Besse
Robert G. Barton of Fresno is making short
stay at the Occidental. He is a large vine
yardist and has interests in the city of Fresno
J. S. c. Lowe of Pasadena, after whom Mount
Lowe and its scenic railway were named, is a
la tie arrival at the Palace. Mr.. Lowe is also
largely interest ted in Pasadena hotel proper
ties
Orrin Black, wellkuown newspaper writer
formerly of this city but now resident of New
York City, is visiting his old friends in Cali
fornIa. Mr. Black Will remain here for sew
eral weeks.
Among the navy officers at the Occidental
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-23

signed to the general storehouse department
one of his duties was to weigh the coal sup
piled the Government, and James McCudden
supplied by lar the largest quantities at that
time.
McCudden had become wealthy from his
Government contracts, and Wedderburn came
much i'll contact with him, and finally got
squarely into his good graces. This accom-
plished McCudden, so Wedderburn claimed
paid him at different times sums of money
amounting to some 5000, in order that he
would see to 1t that McCudden got good weight
for his coal; and then one fine morning The
expose appeared, and Wedderburns real MS
sion to Mare Island out. So well had he
performed his arduous task and so thoroughly
had he downed ex-senator James McCudden
that Sen8tor George Hearst made him his
private secretary, and he served in that ca
pacity until the Senator's death.
Senator Hearst had returned the favor of
McCuddens vote for him for United States
Senator by sending Wedderburn to Mare Isl
and to accom- mplish his ruin, for after the ex-
pose McCudden was debarred from bidding on
any more Government contracts. Talk about
gratitude!
still anxious to show his appreciation of the
valuable services rendered by Wedderburn,
and together they started in Washington the
Examiner bureau of claims which had
short but prosperous career, winding up in a
lawsuit, after which Willie and John did not
speak as they pass ed by, for the methods
which the Hearsts had taught him he had be-
gun pracucing on his partner VALLEJO.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-23

are Lieutenant Commander Charles A. Adams
of the Monterey, Chief Engineer Holland n.
Stevenson from Mare Island, and Lieutenant
Lawrence H. Moses of the Marine Corps
Charles H. Taylor of 92S York street has re-
turned from Lake Lindermann to his home in
this city. He went in over the Skaguay trail,
which, he says, is impracticable and cannot
be made good, and he came back over Chi.coot
in a binding snowstorm and powerful gale.
He will return in the spring, he has some
supplies cached. Among those he says who
Will get through all right to Dawson are john
Parker and Joe McManus of Vallejo, aud
James Mahoney. John Buget G. W. oliver and
A. P Field aud probably the Grace boys OF
San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-23
ANTlDoTE FOR SNAKE VENOM,

Professor T. r. Fraser of the University of
Edinburgh has discovered new antidote for
overcoming the venom of serpents 1t is not,
IKE NJ. Calmette's antitoxic serum, obtained
from animals rendered immune by innocula-
uop, but is furnished by the serpent himself
Is his own bile. In the experiments various
quantities of bile from the gall bladder
oil the cobra, rattlesnake and grass-snake
were mixed with a little more than the mil nj
mum iatal dose of the venom, and this mix
ture injected under the skin of the animal.
IT was shown that quantity of bile smaller
than the quantity of venom may be sufficient
10 prevent lethnl doses of the latter from pro-
ducing death. The bile of harmless serpents
was found TO be less effective. The same Sc
eretlon from an OK was less powerful being
ABOUT one-seventh as strong in antitoxic in
huence as the venom of cobra or asp. If a
suf1cient amount were used il would over
come fatal dose cf the poison. DR.. Fraser
believes the antidote can be prepared for the
market IN a compact form. African snake
doctors have remedy. of which a prin cipal
ingredient Is snake bile, which they intro
duce into the patients stomach and rub into
the wound.