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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-08-14
An ADDRESS to the Patrons Of the STAR

IN presenting YOU with the first number
of the STAR, it will be expected that we give
an outline of its character. 1t is considered
necessary, in all periodical works, that edit.
ors lay down certain rules by which they in
tend to be governed. The object Of this
work, as stated in our prospectus, SIS to dis
semnate Gospel Truth, and offer the Chris
tian public a fair opportunity of examining
and investigating the controveried doctrine
of the sacred Scriptures, which has long
been the cause of unhappy divisions IN the
church of Christ We have also stated, that
in the investigation of any doctrine, ''our coll
umns shall be entirely free, not only to those
who may be of our favorte opinions, but
likewise to those of our Christian brethren,
of every denomination, who are disposed to
call our liberal views Of the Gospel in ques-
tom. The only restriction we have thought
proper TO make, is. that "nothing OF per-
sonal or abusive nature will he admitted on
our pages; but such matter and argument on
", as may be calculated TO inform and im'
prove the public mind" This injunction
we shall tenacicusly adhere to. 1t Is there.
fore expected that our correspondents will
not trouble us with any communication of an
ate investigation of truth. saall'charactetize
this humble little work. The christian world
have too long indulged themselves IN the un
holy practice of substituting hard names, un'
friendly expressions, and bitter epithets, for
sober argument.
In theological litigation, volumes without
number have been wrtten-much zeal en-.
ployed-and nearly all Of what Is p.ost ia.
portant in religion, CHARITY and good tenn
per,) has been lost. 10 this bitter and untied-
iy mode of investigation, the PIous have had
their feelings wounded, and the spnlt OF IN
CURRY has been enervated, while the more
daring and independent, have, many ofthcm,
become So disgusted at the glarlpg inconsls-
tencies of the various schemes Of what IS
called christianity, that they have, imper-.
oeptibly slidden into the depths Of infdiIity.
If christian divines had been less censorlous,
aud more rational in their Investigation of
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-08-14

had taken place since he was early
pastor of the church and of the larger
hope for the future life, said: "That
if any are finally lost, it is because
the infinite resources of infinite love
are baffled in the attempts to save
them" These words from anominal
Calvinist illustrates to what an ex-
tent God has been shorn of his SOW
ereignty and saving power. Think
of "infinite resources and infinite
love being baffled" by the sinful,
weak, tempted irresolute will of mani
This is to deny Gods sovereignty and
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-08-14

theologians say that he who asked
this question asked from curiosity or
cavilling spirit. 1t would be more
just to say: the question was asked
by one whose heart was heavy at the
thought that most of his fellowmen
would suffer punishment for ever and
be alienated from God.
This question was raised in olden
time. Even in Esdras we read "What
profit is it for men now in this present
state to live in heaviness and after
death to look for punishment" lis
question raised now by hearts that
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-08-14

Now also obedience TO the second
commandment, like unto the first,
had become possible, as it was not
before. This is among the highest
evidence we have, or can have. The
revelation OF the great law of love,
and of the foundations upon which
it rests, in the character and relation
ship of God, and the relationship of
the human family, if there was no
other proof, is abundantly sufficient
to convince us of the truth of our
holy religion.
FIT. SCOTT, Kan.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-08-14
CONTENTS.
CHICAGO. SATURDAY, AUG IA. 1897
Page One.

Page One.
The Highest Evidences of the Trdth of
Christianity.
Change of Emphasis in Baptist Preaching.
The Purifying Fire.
Universalist Thought.
Page TWO.
Requirements of Christianity.
New Books.
Well Known Persons.
Page Three.
The Sunday School Lesson.
Page -Four.
Editorial:
The 10th Anniversary of "The Star in the
West
John A. Gurley.
Universalist Personal.
The Religious Press.
Page Five.
Church News and Correspondence.
Page SIX.
The Family Page. Farm. Garden and Dairy
Page Seven.
Our Boys and Girls.
Page Eight.
News of the Week.
Church Notices and In MemOriam.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-08-14

If the threatened outbreak among
the Mohammedans of northern India
should prove to be the result of Turkish
intrigue, as coniectured. England may
be merely paying the penalty for her
protection of the Sultan against those
who would have had him punished for
his crime against Armenia.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-08-14
UNIvERSALIs1 PUBLISHING House,

E. F. ENDIooTT, General Agent
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
LET'S TRY IT.

When it is acknowledged far and near that Birmingham possesses the greatest natural advantages of any city in the south that her professional and busi- ness men are made up of some of the brainiest and most successful men in the entire country; city that boasts, and rightly so, the handsomest school build ings and churches of any city of like sizel in America railroad facilities unsurpass- ed; local transportation equal to the best; climate and health inferior to no point on the globe, in the vernacular of the old luralst why not move back the back band and set the blow more skimming until we get out of the hard ground2"
 If this people will enter upon the year 1897 with determination that if we can- not have the steel plant just yet we will have something smaller, there will be enough of smokestacks kept warm the year round to furnish labor for the idle and make comfortable homes of hund- reds of cheerless fresides where charity now steps in to relieve want and suffer ing.
 As previously stated the time has come is and make the best of it, and with a united people, people of culture, experi- ence, progressive, God-serving and God fearing, we can put the locu5ts of Egypt to flight and build temple in their wake.
 Necessity, the mother of invention, has lest it's quotation marks on account of age, but the truism of the axiom is as true today as when first it was coined, and no people have ever suffered or starved when they resorted to labor and skill to meet the advance guard of ad- versity. We repeat if every citizen of Birmingham will buckle on today the arrnor of pluck and energy sprng-time will find the Magic City cloaked in the garments of prosperity not enjoyed in many months. There is no harm in trying 1t. if We fail
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01

benefit of the society men. In the first place, ladies were slow in coming-they came in sweet dribblets, like the drip- pings from molasses barrel. It was after Il o'clock before the carriages stopped coming. This was surprising to the reporter. for he has heard the ladies talk so much about punctuality and blame the men for not being on time that he thought they would certainly set good example. But this was explained by a later revelation. The ladies had engaged only a few carriages, and they kept these moving. When a carriage deposited it's precious freight at the door, one of the ladies ordered the driver to a certain address to bring other parties. This kept the carriages moving and thus considerable saving was effected. The ladies proved public benefactors in that they made one carriage do the work that half dozen carriages have heretofore done. The men can learn a valuable lesson from this pointer for they have been in the habit of keeping their car riage at the door, and thus paying for idle time. The ladies did not spare any expense in decorating the dining hall they spent s9.9S for floral decorations. It was bargain day in flowers. They or dered an elaborate menu, consisting of chicken salad ice cream and cake and no punch. The gentlemen fortunately had no need to resort to the free lunch fil the bar room below The music consisted of three musicians of color. The ladies were equally extravagant in paint and powder. Some philosopher says that d woman is very economical in every re- spect except in dress. The young men $ were taught valuable lessons last night.
 The occasion was in the nature of a bal poudre and nearly all tfe young mem had powdered hair and beauty patches. They looked like our grandfathers. The event was great society success. At least 150 were present The reporter noticed casually: MT. and Mrs. Wilmer Beard. MT. and Mrs. H. L. Badham, MT. and Mrs. Perrin, MT. and Mrs. Hampton Smith, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Gray, MT. and Mrs. Chas. O.. Locke, Misses Milner, Earle. Moody, Jordan, Cleary, Terrell, Smith, Rogan, Pearson, and Messrs Worthington, Walker. Shook, Grider, Weisner, S. Jacobs, Heflin, Ward, Smith, Perry. Crawford. The others can ba guessed at from those mentioned
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
GRIFFITFH IN FAIIsr.

During MT. Grifflth's engagement In this city, which is announced for two nights and two matineea commencing on . (this) New Years Day he will present on the Saturday matinee, by request, a spectacular versionls of Faust" AL though if has been played here this sea- son, it will bear more than a passing mo- tiee, to quote the following words of praise from the Louisville Courler-Jour- nal of last week, which speaks of Mr. Grifith's performance as follows:
 Tn this rapid age, it takes a man of no mean ability to play the devil. He must be fair to look upon, subtle, seheemlng, oily of tongue, conseienceless, deep and designing. With all these accomplish ments the devil of a fellow makes mis- takes sometimes and is hauled up short, inevitably. To portray his satanic ma jesty satisfactorily on the stage requires even more accomplishments than In real life,. It takes, in addition to the quail ties named, artistic ability or genius. The actor must never lose his identity as the arch-enemy' of mankind, yet he must not make his part hideouss or repulsive to the auditor. He must be respected as well as feared.
 Mir. Griffith in his presentation of Me phisto, shows all the necessary qualities named above, and this means that his portrayal of the character is as near per feet as can be. He need fear no com- parison with old favorites in the same role. In fact, without any desire or ln- tention to reflect in the least on MT Mor- rison, the writer is free to confess that MT. Grifiith's Mephisto seems more finish ed and more subtle than that of the greatest devil on the boards" He is pitt Hess without being repellant. oily and smooth without hypoeracy, subtle in his humor and frightfu1 in his anger. The many beauties of Goethe's lines are brought out forcefu11y, and there are .del- icate touches that add to the strength of the part. MT. Griffith is an actor who deserves to stand high in the ranks
 The support istexcellent. Anna Bolye- Moore makes of Marguerite sweet and lovable character; there is in her voice a delicate ring and pathos that excites pity and compassion. Last night she was suffering from a severe cold and this de- tracted somewhat from her strength in the more animated scenes, especially that in the dungeon in the last act. Eugene Moore is an excellent Faust. He Is spir- ited and earnest, and understands thor oughly the requirements of the part. Miss Morton's Dame Martha was good.
 The staging of the play is admirable. No details are overlooked, and the cleo trical effects, especially in the fourth act, the witches carnival on the Brocken, are almost startling.
 Altogether the production is one of the finest ever seen here, and the Grand should have large and appreciative audi ences all week."
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE
 COMMITTEE MEETING.

A meeting of the state executive com mittee of the democratic party of Ala bana is hereby called to meet at Mont gomery. Ala, Jan. 20. 1897. to consider and determine, if the committee decides it has jurisdiction for that purpose, certain complications that have arisen affecting the interests of the party in Mobile county, naving relation mainly to the city of Mobile The particular question that will be submitted for the decision of the committee, it is understood, will be the determination of the qualification of the voters in the future primaries of the party. JOHN B. KNOX, Chairman.
 NATHAN L. MILLER, Secretary.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
OUR LETTER BOX.
THE CAHABA WRECK.
Blockton, Ala, Dec. 31.

Blockton, Ala, Dec. 31. To the State Herald:
 The papers throughout the country are trying to make people believe that the terrible wreck last Sunday morning was the work of train wreckers and robbers Some of them say MT. Will Gardner saw three men on the bank of the river as the train went through and they came down to pilfer, etc. MT. Gardner has made a. sworn statement before the coronerS jury that he did not see any one on the bank, etc. He is also an engineer and swore the train was running at the rate of thir- ty~five or forty miles an hour when on the bridge. notwithstanding one of the railroad officials called on MT. Gardner and remarked that "the train was not running over fifteen miles an hour" when Mir. Gardner remarked just what he swore.
 Miss Booth, who is dangerously hurt, swears the train was running very fast. When the coroner's jury render their yer dict it will be quite different from what the railroad officials and some of the re- porters have made.
 Another charred body was recovered last night.
 Last week the Montgomery Advertiser stated that Blocton had a good many drunks and scraps during Christmas. Said correspondent has been here about one year and hopes to build himself up. He could lengthen his string" just as well by writing favorably of the town as to run it down.
 I hear travellers grumbling about the accommodation at the Southern depot at this place. Last week passengers had to loiter around the depot (one day) for an hour waiting for the train, not stove to sit by and keep comfortable. The state pays railroad commissioners to look after the safety and comfort-of the travelling public and it would do as well to pay them to stay at home.
 Well, if I kicked at anything else it would be the la, grippe. D.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local application as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deaf ness is caused by an inffamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is unframed you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear ing, and when it is entirely closed, Deaf ness is the result, and unless the infiam- mation can be taken out and this tube restored to it's normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an infiamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for circulars; free.
 J. F. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
THE SPOILS,NTAN.

The Dallas CTex) News speaks like a philosopher in discussing a spoilsman. From political standpoint, he is bar nacle on the progress of any party, and should join the Palmerites. But. wherever he may wander, the News thusly sums up his nature and character to perfec- ton:
 less of the party brand he bears. The dogs that contend over a bone are all move by common purpose al- belt they be bitter enemies. The com mon purpose is to get the bone. The un- derlying purpose of all spoilsmen is the same, regardless of the differences in their platforms and party brands. This fact was emphasized recently by MT. Roosevelt, of New York City, when he convicted his pestiferous Jimmy O'Brien associate, MT. Parker. of secret alliance
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
pYTHIAN oFFICERs ELEcTED.

Birmingham Lodge No S5, Knights of Pythias, elected officers for the ensuing term last night as follows: George A. Alexander, c. C.; Eli P. Smith, V. C.;TY. T.. Cowart prelate; M. Wolf, M. of w. i; s. Bethea, K. of R. and s.; c. P. Beddow, M. of E.; HE. Warner, M. of F.; J. H. Lseath, M. of A..
 s. Lopez, trustees.
 H. D. Warner, committeeman central relief; S.. Bethea representative to grand lodge
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01

Hopelessly lost to happiness is the woman who neglects the health of the most i'm portant and delicate organs of her body. If she is weak and sick and nervous, she can not be cheerful and amiable she cannot make her home pleasant for herself, or for her husband, or for her children. Health is the thing most worth having in all the world. It is the thing that makes all other good things good, and yet four out of fivssw6sd1en are sick and weak and make no real effort to get well. Every one of them canbewel1, if she wants to. Women go on for years suffering in silence, and then somedaythey find out about Dr. Pierce's FavoSites sPre. scription-and they take it and get well. It is a positive specific for all weakness and disease of the female organs. Thousands of women have testified to this fact Aplong them Mrs. Maud Pearce, of Stoutsville, Fairfield Co.,, Ohio, who writes .t a "P1ease accept my thanks for the good your medicines have donefne. truly believe that Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription saved my life It Is sure and certain cure for female troubles am my housework. Nothing did me any good until I heard of you. Now am well at last by taking your medicines. My good health pleases me and pleases my husband. He wants me to give you Dr. Pierce's lFavorite Prescription and Colder Medical Discoveryar
 Headache, heartburn, sour stomach, foul taste in the mouth, biliousness, pimples, and palpitation of the heart are all caused by constipation, and constipation is cured positively and permanently by Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They are tiny, sugar. coated granules. One 'ePel1et' is gentle laxative, and two a~mild cathartic, They never gripe and are perfectly natural and easy in their action. Druggists sell them.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
A AHAPPY SURPRIsE.

The members of the Central Presby- terian church, between forty and fifty strong. rushed in upon their pastor and his family last Monday evening, bringing with them many very substantial express sions of kindly, generous thought. Some who could not come sent in their com- pliments in wagons. Above all these was hearty good cheer and happy greetings for all. $ @-' -'
 The social hour was a. most joyous and happy one, for young and old.
 Such surprise parties' not only ''scat- ter seeds of Kindness" but joy and "sun- shine all along the way" They inspire new purposes and fresh zeal.
 The pastor and his family feel deeply grateful to their friends for the splendid winding up of Christmas.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
PHOENIX LODGE.

Phoenix Lodge No. 25, Knights of Pythias, held a meeting Wednesday night in their castle hall, and amohg other business, elected officers for the ensuing term as follows:
 Chancellor commander, O. W. Colgan; prelate, E. J. McCrossin; master of arms, Joe Lowinsohn; master of works, Sam Miller; keeper of records and seal,-,H. M. Austin; master of exchequer. Erwin Schillinger; master of finance, Frank Ar rico.
 E. Lesser, A. E. Campbell and D. S. Sandman, trustees.
 Representative to grand lodge John Antoine.
 Representative to joint relief commit tee. and lodge physician, Dr. W. D. Cooper.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01

trlcal fraternity of Birmingham at the Hotel Morris last night. An elegant menu was served. The following were present:
 W. c. Harris, Jr.,; F. G. Williamson, G. Williamson, L. Mccall, T. H. Draper, F. Abernathy, O. w. Colgan, V. Lutz, M. Hassell, w. Beeson, s. Francis, Ed. Gregory. c. Thompson. G. J. McDuffy, Howard Harris Bob Webb.
 There was large and brilliant assem- blaze at the Hotel Morris last night. It was a leap year ball given by the ladies to the gentlemen. The ladies proposed to show the gentlemen how to entertain, and they must not take it agniss if the reporter draws conclusions from what he saw. He gives his observations for the
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01

The work of the United Charities of Bir- mingham is being highly complimented by the press. Since the reorganization new life has been enthused and the good women are exerting every energy at their command to see that every suffering is relieved and none escape their vigilant eve
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
THE DEBT STATEMENT.

Washington, Dec. 31.-The treasury debt statement, which will be issued Sat- urday, will show that the deficit for the first six months of the current fiscal year is in round figures $S9,0G0,000. For the month of December in round numbers the receipts were $25, ,S00,000 and expendi- lures $25, 100000, making an excess of re- ceipts over expenditures of S600,000. On account of the heavy interest charges and unusual expenditures incident to January the evcess of expenditures over receipts for January, 1897, is estimated at $15, O0O,- GOO
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
NEW YEAR ADVENT.

Appropriately Observed by the Y. M. c.
 A. Last Night.
 The advent of the New Year was ap- propriately observed at the Y. M. c. A. last night. There was an exhibition in the gymnasium, and at II o'clock Rev. James Mitchell, pastor of Simpson Meth odist church, conducted the devotional exercise that were appropriate to the season. Tonight the Y. M. c. A. rooms will be opened to the young peoples so- cieties, and a large gathering Is expected.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01

Our present state laws are becoming too cumbersome and unwieldy, and if the legislature would smash some of the old laws instead of enacting others they would accomplish much for the state
 Fewer and better laws are what is needed
 An able attorney of this city remarked some time since before the State Com mercial association that it requires an extra course of study for lawyer to practice in any county in Alabama out side of that in which he lives.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
THE "PRoDIGAL FATHER. "

The "Prodigal Father" which will be given by a thoroughly competent com pany at the opera house. matinee and night, January 2. is thoroughly sat isfactory performance. Glen MeDon- ough's play is full of rattling good spe- cialties. Old worn-out theater-goers, who have almost forgotten how to laugh, have their disabilities stirred so keenly as to burst out at times into a loud guffaw. This funny comedy will undoubtedly draw crowded houses during their en- gagenoent in this city.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01

Chicago appears to have the legal title to the word packing" It is noted for pork packing" and primary packing" " and what about those famous pedal ex- tremities when the band plays Tramp, tramp, the boys are marching?"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01
TWO SUSPECTS.

Now Confined at the County Jail-Are
 They the Men?
 Deputy Sheriff Waldrop on Wednesday evening arrested Tom Ingram. colored, and placed him in the county jail. Yes terday Deputy Sheriff Ball arrested An drew Pagan, another negro, who was also confined in a cell. The officials do not say for what crime the men are ar- rested, but 1t is hinted that they are con- nected with the recent attempt to wreck passenger train No. 37 of the Southern railway at McCombs bridge.
 Ever since that night the deputies have been keeping a lookout for the wood be train wreckers and 1t is to be hoped that if they have secured the right ones suffi- cient proof will be found to convict them of their attempted diabolical crime.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-01

The State Herald recently called atten- ton to the fact that it is about time for Editor Lane, of the Huntsville Tribune, to change fronts. Listen:
 .It is said the darkest hour is just be- fore dawn If this Is true, it is time the financial cocks were growing.
 Tt seems that hte leading commercial reporters prophecy that prosperity will return next fall. If it does not arrive earlier few will live financially to enjoy