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The herald., 1897-09-08
BEHYMER'S BENEFIT
A Big Crowd Expected at the Bur
bank Tonight

Len Behymer, the popular and cour.
teous treasurer Of the Burbank theater
will be rendered benefit tonight by
Manager Pearson. The play is thrill
ing melodrama, THE Heart of Chicago >
which was thoroughly enjoyed by q
large holiday house on Monday evening
and described in yesterdays Herald
Mr.. Behymer is deservedly popular
among theater-goers, and big audience
Is confidently expected at the Burbank
tonight. Already number of boxes and
loges have been secured by well-known
citizens who are anxious to show their
appreciation of LENS" good offices.
The herald., 1897-09-08
Will Be Claimed

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. 7.-Cus-
toms inspectors at Laredo have found
an unclaimed grip on train, containing
100000 worth of diamonds, jewelry and
other valuables. The customs officials
found the valise in the train. The pa
pers in the valise indicate that it be-
longed to Spanish officer. 1t is believed
it was stolen by man who lacked the
courage to claim ownership.
The herald., 1897-09-08
A Congo Mutinv

BRUSSELS, Sept. Mail advices
have been received from Uganda stating
that mutiny has occurred among the
loops of the Congo Free State in the
Toro district The mutineers, it is said,
killed fifty-five Belgian officers and men
and destroyed all the forts, committing
depredations right and left,
The herald., 1897-09-08
New York Tetotalers

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. 1.-THE Pro-
hibition state convention convened here
today with 300 delegates in attendance.
After the appointment of the usual COM
mittees a recess was taken until tomor
row morning. A contest is promised be-
tween the narrow gauge men who favor
a simple declaration against the liquor
traffic, and the broad gauge men, who
advocate government owenrship of rail-
roads. telegraphs and telephone lines
and the initiative and referendum.
The herald., 1897-09-08
Killed by the Cars

READING, Pa, Sept. IA Philadel-
phia and Reading wrecking engine
crashed into wagon at a grade cross
ing at Frush valley. a few miles above
Reading tonight, and three lives were
lost. The dead are: Evan Hester, aged
IS; Warren Faust, aged 10; Leon Faust
aged Z. All were instantly killed.
The herald., 1897-09-08
Argentina's War

LONDON, Sept THE Times cor
respondent in Buenos Ayres says the
Uruguayan rebels are within two days
march Of Montevideo. If they made
determined attack the capture of the
capital would be possible as the garri-
son comprises only 1000 men, and there
is no system of defense.
The herald., 1897-09-08
Called It a Draw

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7.-Young
Critic of Australia and Charley Nc
Keever of this city met at the Olympic
club at Athens, Pa. tonight in a fifteen
round contest. which was decided a
draw, although a majority Of the 1000
spectators thought McKeever had the
best Of It.
The herald., 1897-09-08
Andrews will Insist

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Sept. Tt is
unofficially announced that Dr. Andrews
will insist upon the acceptance of his
resignation by Brown university.
The herald., 1897-09-08

There will be meeting of the boule-
ward COMMITTEES, Los Angeles members
at the rooms Of the Merchants and Man
ufacturers association, in the Wilcox
block, this afternoon at o'clock.
The herald., 1897-09-08
Southbound Passengers

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. THE fol.
lowing passengers left on the steame;
Coos Bay for San Pedro: ]. Climer, H
Hicks, F. Parker.
The herald., 1897-09-08

For dynamos. motors and electrical sup
plies see Machinery and Electrical COM
pany, s5l-s5s North Main street.
The herald., 1897-09-08

awhile. but yesterday afternoon he re-
ceived the following telegram from ]. E.
O'Brien at San Diego: Understand that
you are buying gold concentrate. Please
state prices"
The herald., 1897-09-08
And all it costs is
Is Gents

A map, provided you are reader Of The Her.
aid, and if you are not it will cost you Is cents.
The title page of the cover is neatly en-
graved and shows Klondike Canyon full of
golden nuggets.
The last page of the cover contains an
epitomized statement of the new mining laws
of Canada affecting the Klondike country
Gut out tine Annexed Coupon
and follow directions and the
Pathfinder to Klondike is yours
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-16
ANALYTICAL QUESTIONS.

I. How does Paul declare he treated
the vision he had had? What was the
nature of his obedience? Where did he
preach? How was he treated by the
Jews on that account? How was he
helped? What had his attitude been
toward the great teachers of the Jews?
What had these teachers SAID? How
had the law and the prophets
fOretOld Christ p. At this
point what did Festus do and say?
What did Paul reply? What did Paul
say was the nature of his teaching?
Why did Festus think Paul was
was insane What did PAU
say in appeal to the king? What as TO
the occurrence of the things Paul had
spoken Of? What question did Paul ask
the king? And how did Paul answer
his own question? What was the an
swer Of the king? And how did Paul
reply to the kings answer? What was
the convictions of all who had heard
Paul? What did Agrippa say to Fes-
tue? Why did Agrippa think
Paul thought to pursuade him
with slight appeal?
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his disciples declared it in his resurrec
ton. But his conversion awakened him
to it's significance; and with his native
candor he had given his life to it's SER
vice. He was like all right minds, obed.
lent to the heavenly vision. He did not
doubt it; he did not receive it into an
unfaithful or inefficient will. Paul had
great depth of earnest sincerity. which
forms the heart Of all strong lives.
The force in PauIs Ministry.
He was always ready to preach Chr st
on all occasions. to all men. He turned
every opportunity to account. Though
he was prisoner he found chance to
preach to his judges. To mere curious.
wicked people he talked SO pointedly OF
the divine government and its penalties,
that they trembled with terror. He
lifted up manacled hands and told of a
life that had no bonds. Before the
materialist he talked of the life of the
spirit. To the wording he told the story
of unselfsh love. And before all he was
hopeful, cheerful, sincere.
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TEACHING POINTS.

The READY PREACHER.-Paul took all
good occasions to preach his faith; and
preached before all sorts of men. He was
always ready.
The FAITHFUL PREACHER.-He spoke to
men even when it seemed waste of time,
because he felt bound to put before their
consciences the truth of God. He spoke
faithfully, knowing that in the end every
man must come to the knowledge of the
truth. He spoke without concern for the
result, trusting the issue with God.
The REAL VISION Heaven reality the
real thing in the universe. The vision of
it's facts the most reliable vision man can
have.
INSTANT OBEDIENCE. No shrinking from
disagreeble consequences, no needing the
sacrifice. Willing obedience that makes
one forget that there is sacrifice.
The UNIVERSAL MESSAGE Its meaning
was for all souls, fitted to the needs of all.
1t was simple, deep, and comprehensive.
DIVINE HELP FOR THE OBEDIENT.-There
may be persecution for those who obey
God; but He is sure to bring them help,
if not in release from their prosecutions
then in peace of mind and grace to SUBJ
nit, with the joy of the eternal life.
The COMPENSATION OF COP. After the
suffering there comes peace. So the res
direction of Christ stands as constant
lesson of the spiritual exaltation that
follows an obedient endurance of evil in
the following of Gods commands.
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cal compass OF all denominations, with
literature. We want to reach the sim
cerely religious class. no matter whether
they are members or workers in other
churches or not. The others will fol.
low.
Individuals will read our books and
literature where they will not come out
and hear a Univerealist sermon, then
ask for more. They will finally come
to hear. The Post Office Mission can
reach where the ministers can never
hope to. l have no doubt our harve.t
will be great. 1t takes time and pa
thence. am no believer in any theory,
religious or otherwise. that catches like
wildfire. Dear Unioners and friends OF
the faith all over the United States,
support the Post Office Mission, beg
of you. 1t is doing grand work; you
do not know how much; a thousar d
times more than you think. Save the
nickles and dimes, and have them sent
{, swell the fund.
Then. have you public library in
your village, and if 80 why not sub
scribe for some UNCONVENTIONAL paper
for it's tables? Why not see that few
books by Universalist authors are placed
on its shelves? These and many other
opportunities are ever present if we are
but ready to take advantage of them.
Earnest. systematic perseverance is all
that is required. We can not all ex.
pect to carry out all of these eug
gestione, but if we but make be-
ginning, new opportunities will sug
gest themselves to those thoroughly
in earnest to boom the Post Office
Mission.
Shall we then, each and all endeavor
to SOW the seed of brotherly love? 1t
is mission for the many and not the
few and the results depend largely upon
individuals. What the result was to be
we know not, yet we have large hopes
and great expectations. Let us not fall
short of the mark. SO that we can proud
ly report our progress at Chicago '98.
On returning home see that on your
list of committees. good names are ap.
pointed for this new field. Then if in
need of information, write to he state
superintendent. and without fail, keep
him informed of all work accomplished;
80 that Illinois will receive due credit;
and we shall all rejoice for our partici-
patton in sending the gospel into tt 9
by-ways and hedges of the religious
world.
BLUE ISLAND, II
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Lesson Iv.-Ootober "a, 1897.
Acts XVI. 1899.
INTRODUCTION.

After Paul's talk with Felix and
Drusilla, Felix was recalled to Rome,
and Porcius Festus sent in his place.
The Jews lodged complaint before the
new governor; and when Festus wished
Paul to return to Jerusalem, Paul ap-
pealed to Caesar. But before he was
sent to Rome, Agrippa, the king. came
to Cesarea with Berenice; and Festus
laid Paul's case before him. 1t seems
that Agrippa bad desired to hear Paul;
30 the next day he was brought into the
kings presence; and after Festus had
explained the case. Paul made defense
before the king. The last part Of his
speech forms the subject Of our lesson.
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THE POsT-OPFIOE MISSION
BY FRED X. REXFoRD.
BowRING says.

BowRING says.
''Mightiest of the mighty means
On which the arm of progress leans
Mans noblest mission to advance,
His woes assuage, his veal enhance,
His rights enforce, his wrongs redress,
Mightiest of the mighty is the press"
And we have every evidence to prove
this fact. Let due credit be given those
who fought SO heroicallv in the late
Cival War for the abolition of slavery;
thousands and thousands sacrificed their
lives, as many more carried through this
world shattered health and limbs, yet
who can tell what the outcome would
have been had it not been for the pens Of
Greeley and countless others,all of whom
welded such untold Influence by the
sentiment they established among those
who read the daily press.
But the power Of printers ink is too
we'll known to make it necessary to
dwell long on this point. Fortunes are
spent each day by shrewd business men
for the purpose of advei Using, so that
we all fully appreciate the value of the
preee. You may wonder what relation
this has in the work of the Y. P. q. U.
The department known as the Post
Office Mission answers this question by
it's very name, which is almost self ex-
planatory. Though how to accomplish
the work successfully, at a reasonable
cost, and the various methods to be
adopted, is matter worthy of consider
alton.
No doubt you are all familiar with the
characteristic difficulties TO be met in
securing coed help, both as servants
and in the business world, ii often being
the case that those most highly recon-
mended, CT those who have the greatest
confidence in their own abilities, prove
to be wholly unfit for the line of work
expected of them.
And so in my position as State Super
intendent of Post Office Missions, while
am thoroughly interested in the work
along this line. yet 1 can not help but
feel l have accepted position, which
would fare far better in the hands of one
more conversant with it's methods, one
striving after new ideas and willing to
give up more time than | could spare
for the duties required to make this de-
partment thorough success. In the
main it is a matter of much correspond
ence in order to keep in touch with each
local union. and also in sending pack
ages and corresponding with those iso-
lated from our church organizations.
The department in our state is still
more of theory than desired. yet we
have hopes of making it one OF our special
lines of activity. for the results are more
far-reaching than the most sapguine
anticipate. The national headquarters
are established at Boston, from which
were issued during the past year over
100000 pages of tracts, it being their
main purpose to have printed and sup
ply all applicants with tracts Of Univer-
salst literature Among these papers
REPORT presented at the Illinois Y. p.
c. u, Earlville, Sept. 30,
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THE LESSON AND ITS APPLI-
CATION.

The Preacher before the King.
Jesus told his disciples that they should
be brought before governors and kings
for testimony to them and the Cen
tiles. And Paul stood before Roman
governor and Jewish king; and he is
bearing testimony to his faith in Jesus
Christ.
1t must not be supposed that he was
ignorant of the dull materialism of Fes-
tus or of the perveree worldliness of the
king; but he faithfully made his appeal
standing securely on his faith in God.
Above the wickedness of his hearers.
his faith rose to that sublime height
that was possible only to one who knew
that whether by little or by much" all
must at last become like hims elf except
the bonds. We can imagine that the
dullness of Festus and the hardness OF
Agrippa seemed but temporary to him,
a slight obstacle to the might of divine
persuasion.
The message. Paul preached the
eternal life which God had revealed by
the prophets and through Moses, which
had been hidden under the long GEN.
turtles Of disaster. shame, humiliation,
suffering, and defeat. but which. with
it's heart of moral life, should be revealed
in triumph and glory. The resurrection
of Christ embodied and expressed this
great triumph of Gods moral govern
ment. Paul called it 1.-The hope of the
promise of God made to the fathers"
This promise was of the triumph of
good over evil in the personal lives of
men; and this too the resurrection of
Christ embodied and expressed. And
it was hope cherished in faith. So
faith became the means of entrance in
to the sancifying influence of the hope.
We can imagine the fathers waiting and
longing for the realization of this prom
Use and hope; and can understand the
nature of the faith of them who died
mot having received the promise"
The reality of the vision. To
Paul the risen life was a sober reality.
He had seen Jesus, and had heard him
speak. 1t was not the vision of an epilep
tic. the unreal appe arsnce of trance,
but rather the exalted perception of a
mind that had looked upon the risen
form Of the Saviour Of men. The heav-
en- into which he had been caught up
was not fiction of disordered mind,
but world of real though indescribabe
gloriee. In that world God wac, and
Jesus was. and the prophets who had
revealed its laws to the men of old.
The saints of all times we're there; and
in their lives the Law of God held rule;
and the truths of His Spiritual Being
held abiding place. This world had be-
come a sober fact to Paul. to be lived in.
and its realities needed and embodied
in the moral life.
Paul's Awakening, Although he
had been taught in this faith, he had
not comprehendedit, but fought against
it when Jesus had announced IT; and
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-16

After such letters and appeals can we
be unmindful of the ripe opportunities
before us? | also take extracts from the
pen of G. F. Borden of Knoxville, Tel n.
You will pardon, trust. these frequent
quotations. but as they bear so closely
on this subject. feel they cannot but
make more impression than words O.
mine. He says in part, II think am
qualified to speak, from the fact that for
the last year and half it has fallen to
my lot to look after and distribute the
literature so kindly furnished by the
Post Office Mission, as we'll as by indi
viduals. do not care to estimate the
number of leaflets. sermon 8, pamphlets,
ETC.. which have been distributed. l.
suffices to say that have received pac k
age after package. l have never written
requesting literature. that l did no
receive it quickly every time. More
than that the Post Office Mission ha
placed in my hands about dozen books
all written by our best Universaliet
authors. and fresh from the shelves of
the Publishing House.
AS to literature, have endeavored to
distribute it judiciously, not by mailing
a stack to post TO be carried away by
idlers and then thrown away. but in
person, or by city mail to residences. to
those whom our church workers be
lieved would read and study. Generally
l have found it best to send or carry in
person. packet consisting of Barnum's
tract, Universalism Explained; A state
ment of the belief of Universalists, thrGe
Sermons in Bible Universalism. then
Banner, and always an Onward. Later
on place one of the books if | find
that it will be acceptable and carefully
read. l do not find it profitable to
lombard religious freaks. the theologi.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-16
SCHOLARS STUDY.

TIME.-F'irst part of August, A. d..
60: two years after our last lesson.
PLACE.-At Cesarea, in the govern
or's palace.
GOLDEN EVERY one there
fore who shall confess me before men,
him will 1 also confess before my Father
which is in heaven. ''-MATT. x: 49,
UNIVERSALIST CA TIE G HI SM.-
XIII. How does God treat repentant sim
ners9 He gives them welcome; he treats
them as though they had not sinned.-
LUKE XIV: 11-42.
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Der. Goth. 1896.

OoT Goth, 1896
DEAR SIR: Last spring I received
through the P. o. Mission that little
work Through the Shadows" The
book is very interesting. 1 would differ at
certain points with the theology Tor rather
the philosophy of the author, but upon
the whole it is an excellent work. l have
indeed come through the shadows of faith
and hope into the clear light of Universal
ism, and am profoundly thankful.
Sincerely yours,
(REV T.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-16
UNlvERSALIST REGISTER 'oz.
Price Reduced.

In order to dispose rapidly of the balance
of the edition of the Register for 1897, the
price has been reduced to Ten CENTS.
Every one should have copy. 1t will be
convenient for the remainder of the year.
Order a copy when corresponding with
this Office.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-16
Professor. 8. w. SfrUub's
Books.

Including Morning Light, Living Foun-
tain, Beautiful Songs, Christian Life
Songs, and Bright Light. The most pop
ular singing books for Sunday schools is
sued. The tunes are fresh, melodious and
easy, and do not go beyond the compass of
children's voices, while the words are
most excellent and free from any objec-
tionable sentiment. Bright Light is the
latest. Send for sample pages. Price of
each, So. 90 per dozen; single copies, 35
cents postpaid
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-16
Songs of Faith. Hope and
LOCe.

By ALBERT j. HOLDEN. An excellent
collection of very choice hymns and tunes
Hon. Ell. M. Knowlton, Superintendent of
Universalist Sunday school, New Bedford,
Mass. writes: I'VE like Songs of Faith,
Hope and Love- very much The music is
never cheap nor poor, and the melody is
always easy and graceful The book is a
great advance in the matter of Sunday
school singing" PIP. 152. Price, "a. 20 per
dozen.
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A MISSIONARIES WIFE
Interesting Letter from India A Long
Summer Season.

interesting Letter from India-A Long
Summer Season.
The following letter is from the wife OF
an American Baptist missionary at
Nowgong, Assam, India: CATER living
here for several years found the climate
was weakening me. l began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla every summer. This
l found so beneficial that now take one
dose every morning for nine months in
the year, that is, through the hot weather.
My general health is excellent and my
blood is in good condition. My weight
does not vary more than one pound
throughout the year. find Hoods sar-
saparilla indispensable in the summer and
recommend it for use in a facilitating
climate" Mrs. P. II. MOORE.
The above letter is similar to thousands
received and constantly coming in.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-16
Nov. sth, 1896.

NOV. oth, 1896.
DEAR SIR: The election is over and my
man is defeated, so | will resume the in
vestigation Of UniveIsalism during my
leisure moments. You will please send
me copy of the Ely and Thompson dis
cussion and also a copy of the life of f. II.
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The Carol.

By REV. G. w. WENDTE. Contains po-
etical contributions by Mrs. JULIA WARD
HOWE, Miss LOUISA M. ALcoTT, SUSAN
COOLIDGE, SAMUEL LoNGFELLow and other
well known writers. The music, original
and selected, is prepared by well known
composers. PIP. 220. Price, g. 60 per dozen.
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IA Congregationalist Minister.

Illinois has been among those contri-
buting to the Old Soldiers Home at
Hampton, Va, so that the following
from there may prove of interest: ION
Thursday, Feb. 18th, we held the fret Of
a proposed series Of fortnightly me etings
with the inmates Of the Soldiers Nation
al Home at Hampton. Va. Songs were
sung by the young people, bible read
ing upon the Christian Soldier, was
given, short explanation upon how we
came to be there, and the Deacon's
Match was Iecited. The men were
greatly pleased to be remembered by
PEOPLE from outside. A wheelbarrow
full of papers and mags zines was distri
buted in the chapel after the service,
and to the men in the hospital, and IN
the barracks. They seemed especially
pie sed by quotations from letters about
them. received from young people by
the writer. Since the meeting, letter
written them by Y. P. G. U. President
has been received, and will be read to
the men at the meeting of Feb. o.
Such letters are delight to lonely,
feeble old people. who see so few young
faces. Remember every head in the
congregation gathered to listen to us
was gray. The Y. PC. U. has responded
most generously to the call for reading
matter, and every page has been distri
buted with the thought of putting it
where it would do the most good. All
letters received by us will be used to
help and cheer the inmates of the home.
M c. FAvITIE"
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Sunday School Supplies.
SINGING BOOKS.
Sunday ScIsoOs Hayn.omies.

Numbers l, 2 and 8, 80 pages each. This
work was prepared by commission of
Sunday-school workers with the design
of securing the best available music, and
publication in serial parts. BY the latter
plan a fresh collection of tunes is secured
at intervals at small cost Many of the
best composers are represented. The ma
nilla covers are strong and neat Price
OF single numbers, 81. 20 per dozen; Three
numbers combined, 50. 40 per dozen.
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Chaplin, and l will either return them on
time in good condition, or pay the price
of them. Yours truly,