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KLOhDIKE BABIES

delusion. Then came the rush and every
one crowded around us old miners and
would have crowded us out, but we drove
the intruders away. Finding only cold
welcome and no nuggets at the spot that
was supposed to be the richest in the
district, the newcomers took what they
could get and struck for the small side
gulches, and the creek they named FL
dorado. 1t was from these claims that
the big fortunes We're taken; fortunes
that we old hands, like the fools we
We're, had forced upon the newcomers.
1t is a fact that claim No. 81 in the Ell
dorado mine, which sold last fall for
SS5. was resold for $31 900, $1,000 for each
number in it's denomination. Another
claim that sold for n song is now held
at 100000. and innumerable instances
could be given of similarly eXtraordi
nary rises in value.
l remained at the gold fields long
enough to see Dawson City rise in the
wilderness like magic. The boss of
Dawson City. and of the whole mining
district on the Canadian side for that
matter, is Captain Constantine of the
Canadian police. His word is law. He
ruled with a rod of iron, but there was
no murmuring. Women came to Daw-
son City with the first rush from the
outside world, and some of them We're
not particularly scrupulous regarding
their attire or morals. Captain Con-
stantine, however, proved to be a Yu
kon Parkhurst. / have heard him order
off the streets on penalty of arrest
woman who ventured to appear outdoors
in Dawson wearing boomers. One girl
paraded around dressed in mans attire.
but Captain Constantine quietly got af
ter her and compelled her to change her
trousers for pettieoats. According to
the Northwest Territorial law only one
saloon is allowed to 1000 inhabitants and
certain hours must be observed for
opening and closing. Captain Constan-
tine saw that these restrictions We're car
ried out
l am aware that there has been some
talk in the newspapers of the miners of
Dawson City resisting the fulfillment of
the Canadian DEGREES regarding claims
in the Yukon. 1t is all nonsense. In the
first place the miners of the Yukon are
all law abiding citizens. There are none
of the Bret Harte variety of men there
and no one goes around briStlng with
bowie knives and revolvers, spelling for
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all over. Then taking his stick and
chanting a song of defianche advanced
to the boulder. There h reused the
mamba, who in great furtt being dis
turbed, bit him in the lip Yh great ven-
ON. The boy took no nose of the bite
but broke the snakes bacHith his stick,
and bringing him to hislaster, asked
for the reward, obtaininghich. he went
back to his work, and thdte OF the rep
tile had no affect on hinthatever.
No bribe, not even thar COW (bet-
ter than gold in the ey,Df a KaffireD,
would induce this natiNo disclose tho
secret of his antidote, hich, he said.
had been handed dowlhis family for
generations. The snakeas very long
one and so old that it n name. 1t
is a we'll known fact Uncertain Of the
Zulus have antidotes fohe more dead
ly snake poisons, whichey preserve as
a secret within theirk I'm families.-
Spectator.
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"Let me-" urged merchant. sell
you a cyclometer. Jill tell you just
how much ground yhave covered"
The man with tn lender legs took
the cyclometer in hiAnds, gazed upon
It earnestly for a lment, and then
smiled bravely throl his bicycle face.
Have you none ht registers in
he a1ked, n palpable ef-
fort to be bright.-Uoit Journal.
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Discours,,g

"Everything seemsi go contrari-
wise" said the shiptder. gloomily.
"What's the matteJ
when we build Iman-of-war It
goes straight to the ttom, and when
we turn out submhe torpedo boat
it sticks to the surf like a life-pre-
server. -WashingtoStar.
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There Is Always he Enough

A London paper. copenting on the
dangers of being stru by lightning.
advises Wayfarers toit into hole.
If no hole is handy, d3tless the terri
fled individual ought tfg one immedi-
ately and crawl into! AS further
precaution he might DIE every time he
sees the lightning cohg his way
Kansas City Times.
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Wardinp Off Peril

Robert-I see in the papers that there
are germs in bills
Rlchard-What? Is that so? | must
give directions at home that when Dun
wei! comes again with that little bill 10
tell him that ! do not consider it safe
to receive it.--Boston TRANSCRIPT.
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'Tis thun

"Why is it that CH pley always buys
another new gun a e opening Of the
game season?"
Because the on (e had the year
before never killedEthing. Detroit
Free Press
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Early Trainino

1T seems strange that they should
make such vulgar display of their
wealth."
"Oh, 1 don't know; he started as a
window dresser. Journal.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-04-10
LIFE OF HOSEA BALLOU, I'D, D. d.

For any who have an interest in the
early days of Universalism in New Eng
land. and for all who would know the
strong character of the Universalist
Church, this new book by Hosea Starr
Ballou has great attraction. DR.. Ballou
was one of the prominent characters of
the last generation. DR.. Eddy, the de-
nominational historian says: "Dr. Ballou
was, in attachments aud in the breadth
and variety of his abilities, the greatest
man that has been engaged in the Uni
versalist ministry" and DR.. Ryder. said:
He took the foremost place in the de-
nomination as clear thinker and trusty
scholar" The book is very handsomely
gotten up. and is we'll illustrated with
pictures of DR.. Ballou at different peri
DDS of his life and of places connected
with his career. The book will also be
interesting to any Tufts College man,
for DIR. Ballou was its president during
it's early years and by his wise manage
nlent laid the foundation for it's after
prosperity. The volume contains 800
pages and 50 illustrations. Price 81 10
by mail, postage paid.
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CHICAGO.

WoodIawn.-On Friday evening a
"Story.telling Party" was given at the
Ryder Memorial Church of Woodlawn
Park by the boys of Class No of the
Sunday-school The members of the
class furnished short program con-
sisting of music. recitations and read
ings, after which all present seated
themselves in circle and pleasant
half hour was spent in story telling. Re-
freshments were then served and social
time followed.
This sociable was the first of series
to be given by this class for the purpose
of starting fund to establish free
reading room in the basement of the
church for the benefit Of Woodlawn
Park. 1t is thought such room prop
erly equipped and managed will be of
value and greatly appreciated in this
vicinity, there being nothing of the kind
here now. The proceeds of this first
sociable has been deposited by the boys
in savings bank and will draw interest
until such time as the total amount OF
the fund will be sufficient for the pur-
pose desired.
In order te become better acquainted
with and thereby increase the friendly
feeling that exists between the different
Sunday schools of our denomination,
this class has decided to invite to their
sociables one class of boys OF about
their own age from the different schools
in this district, to be their guests on
these occasions. On Friday evening the
following members of class No. II, of
the Englewood Sunday school. accom-
panied by their superintendent, DR..
Guthrie, accepted the invitation: Julien
Armstrong, Brooks Armstrong, earle
Robinson, Charlie Robinson. and
Chauncy Briggs.
The members of class No. 9, of the
Ryder Memorial School are: Herbert
Benedict, Walter Campbell. Walter Dur
ham, Harry Dunn. Paxton Hotchkiss.
Stanley Manning, Harold Manning.
Clarence Tompkins, and William Sos
theim.
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WALTON.

The few earnest souls there are still
contending for The faith. The friends
held their meetings at this church but
one week, with four accessions to their
fold. This is cheering to them when
the partialistf have done nothing for
three years. Lutheran. Methodist and
Universalist churches dispense the
truth as they understand it to this peo-
pie. The Walton Universalist church
showed it's good will and wishes to the
pastor and family by giving them sur
prise with a donation amounting to
about thirty dollars. Walton is not
dead; it just won't die despite the predic-
tions to the contrary.
GALVESTON.
Galveston church has received twelve
accessions during the Convention year.
The Y. p. G. U. is in 1ourishing condi-
ton under the very efficient leadership
of Miss Galbreath. The friends here
will prove their loyalty by deciding the
church property in trust to the State
Convention. What must we think OF
one or any of our ministers who per-
suade the members of our churches not
to deed the property to the State Con-
vention. telling them it is giving the
church away. Ought not this be brought
up in the Convention. and acted upon in
such manner that whenever any min
lister of our church advocates not deed.
ing to save said property to the denomi-
nation he may be known of all men as
disloyal to the Univerealist Church?
BEAVER PRAIRIE.
Beaver Prairie church is located in
Western Indiana and is coming power
as link to unite Middlefork. Frankfort,
Brookston, Goodland and Monticello.
Thomas Chapel. Delphi. Rensselaer,
Brook, etc. o yes. it can be done and
must be done; all we want is the men
with the pluck to go up and possess the
land. If it was not for family expenses
Indiana could be taken from semi-pagan-
ism in ten years and placed within the
kingdom OF our Lord Jesus Christ.
Where is the young and single man
who can turn hand at any honest toll
IL necessary for support, while he opens
these fields and plants the truth of the
better faith? Could not our schools
turn out few preachers Of this stripe?
Only little different timber is all that is
needed. Put in little extra amount Of
vim. little courage, little more love
for humanity, and then we will go up
and possess this goodly land.
d. A. PATRICK.
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Ube South.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS even
ing, March %. was the concluding service
OF series Of meetings which began
Thursday evening. March IS. Rev. DR..
Shutter. of Minneapolis. preached every
evening and a part of the time in the
morning also.
Owing to the untiring energy of the
pastor, DR.. McGlaufiin, in preparatory
work. the meetings have been largely at
tended from the beginning, notwith-
standing thousands of people were going
three times each day to hear Rev. Sam
Jones and others.
That great good will result from these
meetings to our cause here in Atlanta,
there can be no doubt. An encouraging
feature was that so many earnest seek
ers after the truth came there to find it,
aud that they we're not disappointed
was evidenced by the fact that they re-
turned and others came until at the last
the hall was crowded.
DIR. Shutter held his audience en-.
tranced, aud gave them food for thought;
his genial presence making many warm
personal friends. A reception will be
given 10 his honor. thereby strengthen
ing the friendships SO happily begun.
Sunday morning there were four &C
cessions to the church. others preterring
to come in at Easter. In very few mo
ments one hundred and five dollars was
contributed toward defraying expenses.
The Seed of UniversaIism
3, recently planted here has taken root
and is growing. not in one direction only.
but is branching out The Sunday
school. under the management OF Viii
liam Powell. former ly Superintendent of
Sunday. school of the Church of the
Redeemer, Minneapolis. is growing
stronger and better. Not many months
ago in the Young Peoples Christian
Union only few voices were heard and
those in an uncertain way; now there are
many ready to speak. and that TO the
point and even with eloqueDce.
The hand that planted this seed, that
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-04-10

KANSAS.-ValIey Center Easter
Fair.-W had notice in this paper
sometime ago, soliciting our UniversaIist
friends everywhere to assist US in get
ting up our Easter fair. by sending Us
either money or articles to sell at our
fair. Small favors will be thankfully
received.
Valley Center church is small in num-
bers. but large in faith. We have Rev.
George N. Falconer preaching for US
half of the time. and intend to have
church building in the Eear future.
Consequently we are very anxious to
make as much as possible at our fair.
So thought would jog the memory of
our friends in regard to the fair. which
will be held April 10th and 18th. Please
send contributions to Mrs. E. j. Ed
mondson, Valley Center. Kansas.
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Newport is doing an excellent work. Not
only is the church building model one
for country church, but the church
itself is an excellent example of what
our church can do in rural neighbor-
hood, under the lead of faithful pas.
tor.
feel that this letter should not close
without reference to the distinctly hope
full tone that has pervaded all letters re-
ceived from my correspondents this
month. Letters of inquiry from new
points, from parishes. some of them long
dormant, and those from active workers,
all seem to indicate that new interest
is making itself felt in many places.
My appointments for this month, as
elsewhere published are: Verona, April
18th; Girard, April IS h.
l hope to visit Sheridan and other
points near Earlville. between the 4th
and the 18th, and Cowden from the 18th
to 10th. at which time shall preach at
the Lorton church.
JOHN S. Cook.
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AN EASY WAY TO GET STARTED IN
BUSINESS.

BUSINESS.
l want to tell you how much money l
have been making the past month selling
household article for Pittsburg con-
Germ. 1t is new style dish washer and
it works just lovely. Any child can wash
dishes with it and neither crack nor break
the dishes, nor put their hands in the
water. When first received mine all my
neighbors heard of it and came to see it
work. They were so we'll pleased that 1
took orders for six right there and made
over SIS. The next week l made $50, and
during the past two weeks have cleared
$50, at the same time attended to other
duties. When 1 wrote to Dept IL of the
Iron City Dish Washer Co., Sta. A. Pitts
burg, Pa, for circular telling about the
dish washer, they sent me lot of testi-
monials from those who are using them,
and l knew that could make money sell
ing them. If you are looking for some
thing to do l would advise you to write
them for particulars. They started me
and they will surely do the same for you.
READER.
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has watered and tended it with unceas-
ing care. guided ever by the hand Of
God and following in the footsteps Of
the Master, is that OF the faithful pas
tor. II strong and steady growth,
ard the warm and sincere love of his
people can repay him, then he has his
reward. G. E. H.
l would mention also that large am
cunt of literature was given out, being
eagerly sought after and gladly received,
including number of The UNIvERsALIsT
so kindly furnished by the Western Branch
of our Publishing House.
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OUR ILLINOIS CHURCHES.
State superintendent Letter.


Since my last letter to The UNIvER
sAL1sT | have visited the following
places:
Kenney.-The series of meetings held
here Feb. 9Th to 18th, was well attended;
the writer was assisted by Revs. j. A.
Clark aud Miss Cheney. There is little
doubt but that regular services will be
provided for at this point in the near
future.
Latham-Services we're held here by
the writer Feb. 18th and 10Th. Interest in
our church seems to grow and further
services are desired.
Whiteheath. assisted the pastor in
revival services here, Feb. 10th to 22d.
The work grows steadily, and our friends
were much encouraged by these meet
ings. Rev. Miss Cheney's services are
highly appreciated by the whole COM
munity. Eight members were added to
the church.
Mt Vernon and Ashley.-I now visit
both these points on the last Sunday in
the month. There are faithful Univer-
salists at both places and our work is
growing, slowly. perhaps, but we believe
surely. We are working toward the
settlement of resident pastor in this
section. The disadvantages under
which our cause labors may be better
understood when it is remembered that
there is no settled minister within hun
bred miles of these places. While in
this section l also visit
Ina-And hold week day service
with our friends.
Earlviue.-I have supplied the pulpit
for this parish twice, on March 7th. and
again on March 2Sth. preaching also on
Monday and Tuesday evenings. This
people has been without pastor since
Rev. r. E. Olmstead's removal to Ohio.
The Sunday school and Y. P. G. U. are
both working steadily. Unfortunately
the weather was very disagreeable at
the time of both visits, and the condi-
tion of the roads such as to make it i'm
possible to carry out all our plans. l
shall visit Earlville again on April 4th.
This parish is again on the active list.
The Union has some enthusiastic work.
ers. and will be represented at De-
troit, 81.
Diron.-Our church building is rent.
ed for six months to another society.
Tue Trustees are planning to put new
roof on the building, and to put in some
other needed repairs. When these are
completed. it is hoped to resume ser
vices.
Verona.-A visit to this parish was
made March 10th and 18th. shall visit
them again on Sunday. April 18th. when
arrangements for regular services will
be attempted.
Windsor. Revival services we're held
here March 14th to 10Th. Rev. A. H. Laing
filled the pulpit on two evenings. The
little band of faithful workers here are
enjoying greatly the regular church SER
vice. after so long an interval. They
we're encouraged and strengthened by
the revival services, and the addition to
their membership.
also spent few hours 10 Marseiles.
on March 9th. The work here. under
the leadership of Ray. g. r. Jones. is
prospecting. At Wauponsee. Rev. E. L
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Ube Wesr.

WISCONSIN. -Colu mbus.-O On the
occasion of recent exchange with Rev.
o. G. Evans. of Fort Atkinson, Rev. w.
s. Ralph. Of Columbus. received and ac-
copied cordial invitation from the pas
tor of the Congregational church, Rev.
Mr.. Rose. to occupy his pulpit on Sun
day evening. The arrangement seemed
to be acceptable and profitable to all
interested.
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The latest results of pharmaceutical
science and the best modern appliances
are availed of in compromising Ayers Sar
saparilla. Hence, though half century
in existence as medicine, it is fully
abreast of the age in all that goes to make
it the standard blood purifier.
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Rev. Abbie E. Danforth preached at
Huntington, Sunday. April 4. She was
formerly pastor there.
DIR. H. L Ca field preached for our
Norwak church. Sunday morning,
March %. and in the evening attended
the Y. P. G. u. which he reports to be
in an excellent condition.
Mrs. Elizabeth G. Russell. Clerk of
Plain City church, has paid amount Of
quota. The money was raised by the
Ladies' Union. Miss Emily M. Graves.
Treasurer of the Woman's Alliance OF
our Margsretta church, has RENTED
quota in full.
Mics Edith John. daughter of Rev.
R. N. John. will soon go to Pasadena
California. where on her arrival she will
be united in marriage with Mr.. Charles
Webb. an estimable young man, former
ly of London. Miss John will be much
missed by the young people in our Lon
don church, in which she is an excellent
worker.
To secure prosperity in a church it
is essential that the trustees and other
officers shall be composed Of men and
women of business ability and DISPOSE
ton. who should always be members. A
person who does not value church
enough to belong to it, should not be
allowed to dictate it's management. The
downfall of many Universalist churches
can be traced to placing management in
hands of "outside" persons.
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Receipts during the same period from other
sources than Cent-a-Day pledges:
Lake City, Miun, Indiv dual, General
Convention NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." 10 w
WoOdsville, N. H., Weirs Pledge 1896.
Y.P. c. u, General Convention. 90
Newton, Mass Individual, General Con-
vention( Western Missions) ........ 100 90
Warwick, N. Y, Individual. General
Convention. .......... ................ w
Brooklyn, N. Y. All Souls, Individual,
for Conventions ................... 20 90
Orange, Mass. Individual, Weirs pledge
1896, General Convention. ......... 10 90
Milford, Mass, Individual, Weirs pledge,
Convention. ............ III OO
Table Grove. ILL.,. Personal. General Con-
venti0n. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. w
Augusta. Me-, Parish, General Conven-
ton Observation-Disclosures. 20 w
Carmel, n. Y, Individual, Weirs pledge
1896 General Convention. ......... 25 90
Rev @. II. Shinn, collections for Febru-
AIRY, General Convention........ so 20
Providence, r. l., FIRST Univ. Sunday
school, General Convention. ...... 80 90
No. Hayerhill, N. H.. Individual, Weirs
pledge. 1896. General Convention. 10 90
Waretown, N. j., Parish, General Con-
ventlOn w
l., nn Mass. Individual, Weirs pledge
1895, General Convention. .......... so 90
Troy, N. V. Parish, General Convention 90
Waterloo. Iowa, Parish. ............... 20
Washington. We, Individual. Weirs
Pledge, 1896, General Convention. so 90
Bridgeport. Conn.,. Parish, General Con
vention. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90 90
Ell Dorado Ohio, Parish, General Con
venti0D. ..-................... W
Brldgewater, n. Y, Parish, General Con-
Ventl0n. ........-.-.-.. w
Potsdam, N. Y, Parish, General Conven-
ti0n. .......-....--..'... . w
GalesbuTg. Ill. Ladies' Aid Society Gen
eral Convention. .................. 20 90
f inancial Secretary. Preaching Service 10 90
S547 30
Receipts on account of Japan Mission for
same period:
Philadelphia. Pa, Church of Messiah
Individual. ......... ............ 10 %
Providence, r. l.. Church of Mediator,
Individual. ......... .........-...... IA 10
Manchester. N. H., Parish. .............. 80
Jamaica Pain, Mass, Individual........ 90