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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-24

Political sermons by men claiming
to be teachers and ministers of the
Christian religion are of doubtful util-
ity, though possibly sometimes justifi-
able" says the Living Church" Up. E)
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-24

Resides the number of rich and artis-
tic chatelaine bags of tinted Kio'
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-24

TO ministers and an teachers OF
young or old; TO all lovers of their
kind and servants of ideals; to all who
believe in the progress of the race and
spend themselves TO attain it; to host
of earnest souls more numerous tl,an
the sands in an hour glass, and as lack
ing in cohesion; to such l write this
week. Bend down your thoughts to
these lowly lines and rise mayhap with
a broader purpose than / can even dare
to sketch
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-24

Were ten hundred hearts among you
now beat high with pure and noble pur-
pose, nine hundred odd alone will live
to greet the new century. You who are
doomed to die by the way as we move
onward to new age, what benson VIII
you confer upon the warriors for good
that are ordained TO fight later battles.
You whose eyes shall see the dawn of
1901 what is to be your grandest prep
aration for your children and chill
drenS children as to the new
problems of the hundred years to come?
Generosity of mind: the surrendering
of mutual suspicious.
The morning times., 1897-03-08
STowELL MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Highly EulGgistic Addresses Made
by Ministers and I.aytnen.

Services in honor of the memory of the
late VIII F. Stowcll, secretary OF the Wash
ington Humane Society, and prominent
worker in the local Christian Endeayor
Society and in the Memorial Lutheran
Church, Fourteenth street and Vermont
avenue, who died last month, were held
in that church last night. The congregation
present to do honor To the memory of the
deceased filled the large edfice to the
doors, and was by it's presence a beautiful
tribute to his worth.
The exercises, under the direction of
Mr. A. d. .-Spangler, of the Memorial Church
G. E. Society, began with the singing of
a hymn by the congregation, and reading
of selections from the Scriptures, followed
by an impressive address by Rev. DR.. J.
g. Butler, pastor of the church. Resolu-
tions adopted by the Memorial c. E. So
ciety OF which Mr.. Stower was president
up to his death were read by Mr.. Spangler,
after which Miss Irma e. Callahan rendered
very feelingly a solo, Thy VIII be Done"
A short address was made by Mr.. W. c.
Mayo, representing the Washington Humane
Society. He also read the resolutions
adopted by his society. MIR. j. G. Pratt.
of the firm OF A S. Pratt & Sons spoke
Oh MT SlONeii ds an e1npt0ye, paying q
glowing tribute to his sterling qualities as
worker and as a young business man.
After the rendition of a selection by the
c. E. Quartet, Mr.. w. H. Smith, chairman
of the SO c. E. committee, which made
SO great success of the recent national
convention held here, spoke of the service
rendered by the deceased in helping to
make the affair the success it was and
especially referred to his Christian char
acter and exemplary life.
Mr.. Miles NJ Shand, president of the
District of Columbia C. E. Union, referred
to his cheerful disposition under all cir
cumstances, and paid pleasing tribute
to his uprightness of character and ear
nestness as a man and as a Christian
worker, whose deeds will live long after
him.
Mr.. ". II. Finckel superintendent of the
Memorial Church Sunday-school, was visi-
bly, affected when he began his eulogy.
After short address by Mfr. c. E. Paul,
president Of the Y. P. S. c. E, dwelling
upon the well-known characteristics Of
Mr.. StoweIl and his efficient services, the
interesting exercises closed with congre-
gational singing and benediction by Pastor
Butler.
The morning times., 1897-03-08
HOBART WENT TO CHURCH
The Vice President Listened to a
aermon by Mr.. Hamlin.
secreta ries Alger and Long and
Attorney General McKenna Also
Observed the Day.

Vice President Hobart and three members
Oh PRESIDENT McKinley's Cabinet, attended
church yesterday forenoon. Very few
people in the churches were aware Of their
presence, though the preachers in two
instances made pointed illusions to poll
tics and politicians.
Nil. Hobart, his wife, and son, left the
Arlington about 1890 O'Clock Yesterday
morning and walked slowly out Connecti-
cut avenue to the Church OF the Covenant.
The Vice President asked simply to be
shown to Mr.. Hanllin's pew The wife
ofthe pastor had invited him and his party
TO occupy her pew, and the invita- ton was
accepted several days ago. So unos-
tentatious was the entry of the Vice Presi-
dent that even the usher who showed
him TO the pew did not realize who he was
Until after he had been seated
Mr- Hobart has left the selection Of their
Church in this city entirely to his wife
Ihey knew Dr Radcliffe, of the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church, in New Jer.
sey, and VIII doubtless make their choice
between that church and the Church Of
the Covenant.
The beautiful morning brought out a
large crowd, and the church was filled.
DIR. Hamlin preached an impressive ser
mon His theme was the rel wing on
Divine guidance in making decisions about
the practical affairs Of life He showed
how good intentions did not count in the
eyes OF the world, and that if one would
only rely upon the Lord and seek His aid
in all things, success would surely crown
Ia Of Iata
paign, and stated that he believed that
the hand of God was in all affairs of
national Importance.
AT the conclusion of the services the
Vice President and his family strolled
back to his hotel
Gen. Russell A. Alger. his wife and
daughter, Miss Frances Aiger. represented
the Cabinet at the New York Avenue Pres
byteran Church. They occupied Pres
ident Lincoln's pew, together with Mrs.
Radcliffe, the wife OF the pastor As
has always been Gen. AIeer's custom, he
walked TO and from the services He
viii be a regular attendant at the New
York Avenue Church during his term OF
office. Gen. Alger is warm personal
friend of the pastor, DIR. Radcliffe, who
had charge OF his church in Detroit for
thirteen years.
The church was crowded TO the doors
yesterday morning with a brilliant con-
gregauion. The subject of DR. Rad
cliffes sermon was how the belief in the
immutability of the soul influences the
future DR.. Radcliffe gave politicians in
general some pretty hard raps.
Secretary OF the Navy John ID. Long and
his daughter walked from the Cochran 10
All Souls Church for the service yester-
day morning. They occupied an obscure
pew, and it is doubtful If even the min
lister was aware OF their presence. Rev
E. Bradford Lcavitt. the pastor. preached
a Lenten sermon. His subject was, Hold
ing Fast the Prisoners At the conclu-
sion OF the services Secretary Long and
daughter went for short walk and then
returned to the hotel.
Mr.. McKenna, the Attorney General,
attended services at st. Matthew'S, where
he was practically unnoticed by the con-
gregadon.
The morning times., 1897-03-08
CASTING UP THE ACCOUNTS
A Surplus Of About S5, 900 Over
Inaugural Expenses.
The Finance Committee VIII Meet
Tonight and Review the Situation
Removing the Decorations.

The inaugural finance committee vii
those, who put up the money for the in
auguradon, came out on their investment
tls expected that the accounts will be in
such shape as TO be presented for final
action by the executive committee, which
VIII meet on Thursday night. BY this even
Ing the treasurer, Mr. John Joy Edison, will
probably be able To state the receipts from
the concerts. on Friday and Saturday
evenings the number who were present ON
tickets paid for was 10000, so that from
this source alone the receipts were at
least $4,000
Mr. John W Thompson, chairman of the
committee on finance, said that the ap-
propriations TO the various committees
amounted to about So 900. The paid for
ball tickets were between $500 and 9.4OO,
making the receipts from that about
$46,0 900, which, added to the $40, 900
from the ball, makes about $50 200. With
receipts from the sale OF privileges and
from the banquet 1T was estimated yes
terday, after deducting all expenses, would
leave a surplus of about 5000.
1t was the understanding that if there
was surplus that contributors to the
guarantee fund would be reimbursed the
full amount or their contributions, whether
great or small. 1t was stated at the
time that these subscriptions were being
invited that on some former occasions
those who had contributed sums Of 81
or so were not returned their money,
but this was denied at Headquarters 1t
was the understanding, nevertheless, that
all should be reimbursed in case of a
surplus.
AT the last inauguration there was a sur
plus OF $4,000, which sum was dis
tributed among various charities 1t was
stated yeste rday, although unofficiaIly.
that the $4,000 would be distributed
In the same manner.
In the meanwhile the work OF removing
the evidences OF the late event in progress
ing rapidly. 1t was desired that the Pen
sion Office should be turned over to its
officials this morning at o'clock For
this reason the contractors for decora-
ton worked on Saturday night and until
dark yesterday removing the decora tions.
So much was removed that two of the sec
tiOns Of the building were practically fin
tshed and The cases replaced. 1t is pro-
ming this morning at O'Clock.
Those in charge at the building last night
saidthat it W as likelythat every thing would
be in its former condition by o'clock. or
as soon thereafter as possible and not
later than this evening. The white cloth
ceiling has heen detached. and was last
night hanging in great folds from the roof
A great deal OF the material used is
waste, such as the flowers, evergreens,
etc, but the solid materials of the band
stands, structures around the columns,
dining room, carriage ways, etc, will
be disposed OF in the usual way
The street stands have been largely
stripped OF their gay dressing, and will
he taken down this week. The stand at
the Capitol has been already dismantled,
the parts to he removed today.
The morning times., 1897-03-08
\ RIBBON TO STICK IN HIS COAT
The Silk Bowknot 10 Accompany
the Veterans Medal OF Honor.

There are less than six hundred men in
the world who are eutitled To wear the
United States Medal of Honor, and the rib
bon to be worn with il. The ribbon was
provided for by an act of Congress. intro
duced by Amos Cummings. IN accordance
with the act Mr.. Cleveland selected the
design, and the order prescribing il was
issued by Secretary Lamont. This is the
text Of the order:
"A ribbon to be worn with the medal of
honor, and a knot to be worn in lieu OF
the medal, are prescribed and established
By the President OF the United States, 70
be each of a pattern as fGllows:-
The ribbon to be OF silk one inch wide
and one inch in length; the center stripe
OF white one-sixteenth OF an inch wide,
fianked on either side by q stripe of blue
even-thirty-seconds of an inch wide.
bordered by two stripes OF red each one
quarter OF al inch wide.
The knot to be a bOwknot of the same
combination of Colors as The ribbon above
described"
Beyond all material things to the true
soldiers heart, more than wealth or a
monetary recognition by his country, is
the decoration OF metal or silk that speaks
memorial of his personal valor. In France
the ribbon OF the Legion OF Honor, in Eng
land the Victoria Cross, and in Germany
the Iron Cross are TO the soldier more 10
be desired than riches, So 10 the noble
six hundred" selected from this CountTy'S
2,T7S. .304 patriots who volunteered in the
Northern army in the late war as worth Y of
enrolment in Americas Legion of Honor,
the new DO owknot will be welcomed ana
treasured as few things are. Recognizing
this fact, Amos Cumni7 gs, of New York,
introduced a bill in the Fdty-third Con
gress providing for the decoration, which
was passed on the last day of the session,
but failed of the Presidents lawmaking z
signature. 1t came up again in the late
Congress and was passed, as a bill particu-
larly designed To carry out fully the acts
OF S62 and 1868, to provide for the recog-
milton of personal bravery during the war,
and the Presi dent was authorized to select
q desi gn, which he did last month.
The bowkpot has a likeness to the in
sigma of the French Legion OF Honor, and,
strangely enough, perhaps, the contract
for their manufacture has been given to u
French firm of decoration makers.
The morning times., 1897-03-08
CORBETT STILL THE FAvORITE.
New Workers. Almost Unanimous in
Backing the Californian.

New York, March THE impression
prevails among few sports in this cit y
that Fitzsimmons' chances OF winning
against corhett are not SO bright as they
were week ago The fact is, the cham
pion seems to be gaining friends every
day, and they are laying the cash On him
at any odds they can get At Fitz's head
quarters, Hotel Barthoidi, great interest
is manifested in the coming encounter,
especially on the champions side
Proprietor Roehle is wagering consid-
erahle money on Fitz, both for his friends
and himself. Roeble hears from Fitz
occasionally, and in every letter he writes
in glowing terms OF his condition Roebie' $
confidence III Fitzsimmons ability to de-
feat any bruiser in the world is so pro
nounced that ne is making preparations
to extend "A hearty welcome to Bob when
he returns to this city.
Corbett's followers are not at all back
ward, either, iii believing that their man
has cinch. e. G. Gilmore, whose pockets
will be well drained should Corhett be
downed, has set aside day at the A CaGemy
Of Music for ''Pompadour jim and his
friends to make merry and celebrate the
victory. which he thinks is already within
the CaliforniaD's grasp. 1t was expected
that, owing to Corbett's close affinity TO
the theatrical profession, the majority Of
the members OF the fraternity would be
body and soul for him. This does not seem
to be the case, however. It is said that
Fitz has Just as many friends among the
actors as the ex-champion.
Frank Moran, John l.. SuIivan's old
manager, is for Fit2, but says he will EMU
late Billy Madden's example and not wager
a cent until a few days before the battle
Madden win leave for Carson today He
has been commissioned by friends To wager
quite sum on both men. 1t is not known
whom Billy favors himself, but it is limited
that he likes Fitzsimmous' chances
Bets have been freely made that the
fight will last twenty rounds. Moran
thinks it viii be long fight for he claims
that Corbett viii be as care ful with Fitz
as he was when he met Sullivan.
Several promoters OF excursion parties
are seriously considering the idea of
abandoning the trip for lack Of patron
age. Despite the low rate and good ia
cilities offered d by the railr Dads, very
few sports, il is thought, viii leave this
city for the scene of the battle Many
claim that the distance is too far and that
they have not the necessary cash to spend
The morning times., 1897-03-08
co ,GGgeeBEG? KNOWS GREAT MEN
President Mckinley Among His Dis
tinguished Acquaintance.
He Also Had a Conflicting Date
With Ex-President Cleveland and
Was Asked to- Cancel.

Corbett in his career as a pugilist and
so-called actor has had many experiences,
not the least OF which has been his meet
ings with noted public men. When In
Fitzsimmons at Hot Springs he was in
vitcd TO meet Gov. Clarke at the State
house, and though the governor after ard
used the whole power of the State, N
Giciai and military, to suppress the mill.
hc gave the Pompadour a hearty and
apprcciatiye personal reception in his pri-
vate office at the capitol
Again when Corbett arrived at Carson
City preparatory to getting into condition
for the present fight arranged with FitZ-
simmons, Coy. SadIer OF Nevada met him
at the station and gave him warm vel
come. Corbett has also met President
Mckinley, and had rival date with
cx-President Cleveland at one time in
New York State. Speaking OF his remem-
brances OF Mckinley ana Cleveland, Cor
bctt said:
1t amuses me when they talk about
McKinley's innocence. / think he is one
Of the foxiest men | have ever Hiet-iust
them. During the time ne was running
for governor l was playing against hun
in a small town, which had very sporty
population. l was about to start out for
the theater, when up comes his secretary
and says: 'Nr- Corbett, Gov. Mckinley
is stopping at the hotel. and he would be
very pleased to meet you
II went over TO the governors room
and was introduced, and we talked awhile
about one thing and another. ana pres
emily the governor says: Are you going
down to the theater tonight, Mr. Cor
bett?' i am says /. I'm going down
TO the hall 20 speak, says ne, and we
Will go down together.
so GOV. Mckinley and 1 walked down
the main street of the town together, and
there was 10 chance TO say that got
any bigger reception than he did.
Maybe it was very nice OF him to take
me along just 10 show his appreciation
OF the American champion, but i kind OF
think nc was OF the opinion he would
even things up on the votes OF those
sporting fellows. | like Mckinley and I
think he is a very nice man, but, on the
level Presidents ain Z always as great as
their regulations when you get close to
them.
II never met Cleveland, but know some
thing about him. Some time ago 1 was
going down to country fair in the in
terror OF New York Cleveland, who was
running for office then, was TO be down
at the fair, too, just to meet the farmers,
suppose. and get acquainted. Before the
far l got a telegram from the editor OF a
New York newspaper that was booming
Cleveland then, saying, Don't go down to
the fair; will explain later l wired back
TO know why l shouldn't go to the fair
The answer came: Cannot tell in teIe-
@ram. VIII explain as soon as you come TO
New York
Il hunted the editor up when 1 got TO
New York and asked him the reason. He
said Cleveland was 70 show himself down
there and would not go If 1 were To be
there. What has ne got against me- 1
asked
oh, nothing said the editor. only
he couldn't afford TO take the chance OF YOU
attracting greater attention than himself
Now what do you think Of that?''
The morning times., 1897-03-08
SELLING SEATS IN FRISCO.
First Estimate of Tickets Consis-
erably Reduced Now.

San Francisco, March THE sale OF
seats for the FitZsinmons- -Corbett fight
began In this city at noon yesterday. As
soon as 1t was opened Billy Williams, for
Charles l.. Asher, OF the Baldwin Hotel.
purchased 81 800 worth of $40 tickets
During the afternoon nearly 200 tickets
were sold. About half were for $40 seats
and the proceeds, according to Agents
Cook and Clark, amo united to nearly SIS GOO
Many tickets were also sold in the evening
it was expected that 5, 600 tickets would
be sold in this city alone, but that the
estimate has been reduced considerably is
shown by the fact that Just . ,Ooe tickets
have been retained to supply the demand
OF both Oakland and San Francisco
The Southern Pacific Railroad estimates
there will be 1900 people at Carson t,
see the Corbett -Fitzsimmons battle OF
this number abouts 200 will be from,
Nevada, and 5000 from the East and
Pacific coast. All thu Pullman cars not
absolutely in use for twenty-four-hour
runs are TO be used for Carson fight plIr-
poses
The morning times., 1897-03-08
REPLY TO DIR. ABBOTT.
His Criticism of Uniyersalfsm
Answered by Mr.. Rogers.

answered Dy Nj +. kOgerS.
Rev. Arthdr Rogers, OF the Unirersalist
Church, corner Thirteenth and l. streets
northwest, replied yesterday morning to Dr.
Lyman Abbots criticism OF Universalism.
Mr.. Rogers said that DR.. Abbot, in
his remarks upon Universalism, shows
lamentable ignorance OF the tenets of the
Unyersalist church. They consist OF more
than protest .agans tthe doctrine OF
endless punishment
Universalism is a religious system. 1t
is great Christian philosophy of the
Bible. 1t begins with Christian concept
of God as foundation, and builds ND TO
the doctrine of universal solution and the
personal responsibility for sin.
Even if the new theology" concluded
the speaker, advanced the doctrine of
universal salvation; even If every denomi.
nation should subscribe to the tenets OF
Universalism, even then, as long as there
is good to be done in the world, as long
as there is sin to be met and conquered.
so long will there be place and a mission
for every church, including that of Uniyer-
salism.''
The morning times., 1897-03-08
DIED.

BANGS-S uddenly at 30 n. III. Friday
March ,, 1887, MARY BA ANGS, wife OF
James e Bangs, in her seventy second wear
Friends invited to services at house, No.
1855 Ninth street northwest, Monday 2
p III. InterRIent private at Congressional
cemetery. 1t
MARKS-On Sunday. March : 1897. at
6:3o a m, CHARLES K. MARKS, aged
fifty years.
Dear father, how can we give you up?
You, whom we loved so well:
May we meet you again on that bedutiful
shore
In peace and love to dwell.
BY HIS CHILDREN.
Funeral from his late residence. 724
Sixteenth street northeast Monday at .
p IN Interment Tuesday at Fairfsx, Va
1t
KAHLERT-Passed away on Saturday,
March u, at $3.50 a. IN, jon MA r
kAHLERT, widow of the late e. C. Katl-
lert. In the ninety-fourth year OF her age
Funeral from the residence OF her Sari-in-
law, E. e. Gummel, lexington, on Tues
day. March y, at O'Clock p. IN. Relatives
and friends of the famil invited 20 attend
The morning times., 1897-03-08
Real Estate Transfers.

William II. Barnes and Emanuel Speich.
trustees, 20 Gerald NJ johnson, lots 8, 4,
3, IS, 80, 40, block 20; addition to Ls
Droit Park. $40.
Paul T. Gadsden to Richard s. TrapieF,
undivided half interest in part lots 80 and
30. block Al, HOImead Manor
Emanuel Speioh ct uX-, to Gerald NJ
Johnson, east 10 feet Of lot 6, block 20,
3ddilion TO lie Droit Park, SO.
Josiah NJ Swingle, ct ux., TO Morgan
A. SwingIe, undivided half interest in loo
10, square 393, in Groff's subdivision,
81 500.
The morning times., 1897-03-08

sven orders to close up shop on March
an order 70 permit the operators To at
tehu the fight. The stand taken by MIR.
SHARON has had the effect Of completely
Suiiihs the cries Of the opposition. Harry
uoriiam, the resident owner and manager
OF the other properties. has declared his
properties closed March L I in order to let
his men attend the fight :.
The morning times., 1897-03-08
Charged With Embezziement,

Charles J. Allen, young man about
twenty-five years of age, is locked up at
No. l station, charged by ID. McD Lindsay
with embezzlement. Allen, who is q
fluent talker, went to Mr. Lindsay, who
is a publisher, at No. SOC E street north.
west, and presented an advertising scheme
whereby he represented that large sum
of money could be made during Inaugural
ton. To further his plans, he obtained
$50 from Mr.. Lindsay. After Allen Sc.
cured the money he dropped his scheme,
but failed to return the sum to the pub.
Usher.
The morning times., 1897-03-08
TIE INAUGURATION CEREMONY.
Sermon by DIR. Johnston On Its
Religious Significance.

DR.. Hugh Joiiston preached to a large
congregation last night at the Metropolitan
II. z. Church, or The Religious signif-
cance OF tie Inauguration Ceremony"
He said that the croWning OF Joash was
the first direct example that we had OF
a coronation. This seems to be the oldest
form Of the crowBing ceremonies. Cor
spending with these ceremonies is our
'eSidentiHi Inauguration. Ii is stripped
he pageantry of royalty and clothed
In that simple grandeur which befits
nation in high stage OF moral and
intellectual progress, where crowns and
thrones and scepters are out OF place,
but it is the solemn installation into office
OF our ''uncrowned king"
He spoke Of the oath and investiture as
. mutual covenant. The President must
recognize the sacredness of his office.
He is one OF Gods ministers. for the
powers that be are ordained OF God'
The sacramento service followed. and
Bishop Newman, DR.. Manchester, and other
visiting ministers assisted in the service.