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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15
A TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
THE DRINK EVIL MADE MANIFEST
IN MANY WAYS.

One Glass OF wine-Persons Who Think
That It Changed the Course Of Politics
In This Country-An Ante-BeIlum
Episode and Its Results.
The following story from the Atlanta
Constitution is an unusual article to appear
in q temperance column, but it may serve
to point q lesson in sobriety as we'll as
another: It is said that a single glass Of
wine probably wrecked the Democratic
party in 1860. The story is worth telling.
After the breaking up of the National
Democratic Convention nt Charleston the
party in Georgia held a State Convention.
Great excitement prevailed. The leaders
Of the party could not agree. 1t was a
critical period.
The majority report indorsed the seceders
or boilers at Charleston, while the minority
report opposed their action. The leading
champion OF the minority was Herschel V.
johnson, and his followers were confident
that his eloquence and logic would carry
the day.
1t is quite likely that such would have
been the case but for an unfortunate mis-
hap. Ex-Governor Johnson began his
speech before the noon adjournment on
the second day, and concluded after dinner.
Old men who remember that speech say
that 1t was powerful argument, and the
impression gained ground that after the
noon recess the speaker would demolish
his opponents with few siedge- hammer
blows.
But the over-conident friends of the
minority report were doomed to disap-
pointment. Johnson felt the strain of the
morning session SO much that he was un-
able to eat anything, and he took glass
OF wine upon an empty stomach to strength
en- himself. This was a fatal mistake.
That one glass of wine perhaps changed
the destiny of the nation
The great orator resumed his speech but
the wine had nauseated him. He was
hazy verbose and unintelligible at times.
His style and argument lacked valor con-
sistency and positiveness. His friends
on the other side were exultant 1t was
evident that the speaker had damaged his
own cause.
Then Howell Cobb and Henry r. Jack
son followed each other for the majority
report. They spoke with an air of expec-
tant triumph and captured the convention.
The majority report was adopted. 1t is
unnecessary to follow the history of the
next few weeks. The National D emocracy
was completely disrupted and put two
tickets In the field. Lincoln was elected
and the country was plunged into civil
war. Had johnson succeeded in inducing
the Georgia convention to adopt the con-
servative ideas, it is safe to say that other
Southern States would have fallen into
line with our commonwealth, and the Ma
tional Democratic party would have re-
mained united
This is the story of what little glass of
wine did. 1t ruined n great party, caused
disastrous war, and besides the loss Of
life, cost the South over four billions of
dollars. Perhaps this is rather specula-
tive, but there are many who believed it "a
generation ago.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15
Necessity For Total Abstinence.

No doubt, moderation in the use Of in
toxicating drinks is all-sufficient fer in
dividuals, and nothing more need be de-
sired for them. But for great and a
desperate evil, as the abuse of Intoxicating
drinks admittedly is, remedy more power
ful and effective seems to be imperatively
called for. Statistics prove that melan-
choly procession of drunkards is annually
marching to an unrimely grave-to the
house of eternity. Half measures will not
cure this evil; it requires the whole sacri-
flee of generous souls su ff1cient in number
to make the necessary lasting impression
on society.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15
Luccheni's Jail a Tomb.

Luccheni, the Italian Anarchist
convicted in Switzerland of the muir
der of the Empress of Austria in Sep
!ember last. will suffer punishment
worse than death. He is confined for
life in cell twenty feet below the
ground, in which there is no windows.
A hole in the door admits the air, and
through it food is thrust once a day.
The dungeon is totally dark.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15
The Lawyers Progress. !.

Mr.. Justice Boddam, of the Madras
High Court, has just given at festive
function what he describes as "the
degree of comparison" applying to
barristers. The first is ''to get on, I"
the second is ''to get honor" and the
third is "to get honest. London
Chronicle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15
He Had Been There.

Blimbus-"Well, here's anothe
aouse-cleaning Joke. This is the six
'eenth house cleaning joke that I've
'een in this paper within week.
Hamby-"Impossible, my boy, i'm
possible. There is no such thing as a
louse-cleaning joke. It's tragedy"
Chicago News.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15
A Unique New York Block.

Before the Mills Hotel opened in New
York City, D. O. Mills, its founder, stipu-
lated that no liquors should be sold in any
OF the stores in the block, and in spite Of
numerous offers of twice and three times
the rental asked for the stores, this restric-
tion has been rigidly enforced, and there
is at least one city block in the crowded
resident districts south of Washington
square in which there is no saloon.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15
The Rest Time.

No autumn or winter is so good but may
'e bad for rheumatism. The worst time
or it is the best time to buy and use st.
Jacobs OIL to cure it, because it cures
promptly.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15
Utility of Diamond Circular Saw.

The use Of the diamond circular saw fol-
cutting stone is facilitating the erection oi
the Paris Exposition buildings. The dia.
monds which form .he cutting teeth OF the
saw are worth about 80 a karat, and are
liked In steel disc over six sset In diane.
ter.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

How long have you had lame back? It's
your own fault. st. Jacobs Oil would have
cured it promptly, and will cure it now, no
natter how long it has remained neglected.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
re healthy this is necessary. Acts gently
On the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
iche. Price 25 and soc.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

from strangling with Group, by checking it
1t once with Hoxsie's Group Cure. so cts
\. p. HoXsie, Buffalo, N. Y.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15
Iaue,s Family Medicine

Over 2000 tons OF horse flesh are annually
aten In Paris, France.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

DR.. Seth Arnold's Cough Killer has nc
equal for Colds. PAIL l.. MILLER. Cohoes,
New York, Nov. II, 1897. 25c. q bottle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

London has 1880 miles OF streets and
Paris 600.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

The crown of Portugal is said to be worth
&c, 200 900.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Catharttc. cure constipation forever
I0c. 25c. II c. c. c fail. druggists refund money.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

h. II. GREENS Sons. of Atlanta. Ga. are
me only successful Dropsv specialists in the
World. See their liberal offer in advertisement
another column of this paper.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15
It's Your own Fault.

Coal production in Texas has regularly
Increased each year since 1891.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15
No.To-Bac FOR Flftx Cents

Gypsies are supposed to have come orig
,nally from India.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ion. allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c. II bottle
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15
Save the Baby

Policemen In Turkey get from twelve t.
;wenty-four cents per day.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

About one-fourtt of all cases OF insanity
are here ditary.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

The United States raised in 1897 800 900
bushels of cranberries.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

A daily newspaper Is announced to be
Jon published in Jerusalem.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

Two descendants OF Christopher Column
Gus are occupants OF q poorhouse In Cadiz.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15
Abad|ySprainedArm

HOUSTON, Tex, Feb. %, 1873.
DE-. RADwAY Co.:
Dear Sirs-August 25th last had baily sprainea
arm. After using six different (what was called)
remedies. never got relief till / used Radwaes
Ready Relief, which eased the pain a. and
cnred me in two days. My father, who is 90 years
old, says Railways Ready Relief and Railways
Pills are the best of all medicines" We keep them
IN the house the var around. Respectfully,
THOMAS HANSBOROUGH,
Special Police. CitY Hall.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

A census of the city OF Buenos Ayres
shows Il population of 753, $40.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

Take Laxative Bromo Quinins Tablets All
Druggists refund money If it fails to cure &c
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

To euro Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or 25c
II G. c. c. fail to cure. druggists refund money
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-15

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes we
men strong, blood pure SOC. 81. All druggis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16

The golden jubilee celebration marking the hfti-
eth year Of existence Of St Alphonsuss Church at
West Broadway and Grand-st.. began yesterday
morning with appropriate ceremonies. Despite the
Indictment weather the church was filled 10 us
utmost capacity the whole congregation being glad
TO take part IN the celebration which conmein-
CRATES the long years Of usefulness CT the church
The new interior decorations were revealed yes
terday for the first time. The decorations ana paint
ings were designed and executed by William Lam
precht late OF Munich. Bavaria. and now OF this
city On the walls Of the sanctuary there is semi
circle Of fifteen small pictures representing six
saints and nine prophets The clere-siory Is en-
bell,shed with fifteen large paintings setting forth
the most striking periods in the HE Of 81. Alphon-
sus.
The celebration will last eleven days. Previous
TO high mass, yesterday morning. the ST. Alphon-
Club Band played number Of National airs
in front Of the church. The professional TO the
altar was headed by Il cross-boarer and two
acoytos followed first by fifty small boys wearing
gold -colored sashes. each carrying in his right
hand large bouquet Of white and red roses. After
them came fifty bright-looking girls attired In
white each holding IN her right hand a bouquet Of
roses and wearing a god-colored wreath on her
head IMPLYING the fifty years existence OF the
church. These followed In turn by fifty
altar boys dressed IN red. white and purple cas-
socks and after them followed the clergy includ-
ing some fifty priests from other cities.
The Very Rev. william Licking, Provincial OF Bal
timorc. the cclebrant at tie mass The deacon
was the Rev. John A. klang. OF Baltimore and the
sub-deacon the Rev. Arthur Coughlan OF ST.
Mary's College. North East. Penn. The Rev Will
lam Wayrich preached the sermon. taking for his
subject "The Old Church" and describing In detail
the history Of ST. Alphonsus's.
Solemn vespers followed by the bcnediction.
were sung last night. and the Rev. A. Coughan
preached 1.-THE New Church." The services to-
day will consist Of high mass at a. m, at which
the Rev f. X. Miller viii preach taking for his
subject "A Good Child Of ST.. Alphonsus Must Obey
the Church" There will also be sermon and
bencdiction at 730 o'clock this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
STEER CLEAR.
Bores and Humbuss to be Stunned

Steer clear Of the fellow who. on short "a.
ouaintance, wants to borrow money Of you
The chances are that he does not intend 10
pay.
Steer clear Of the bore who wants to tell how
wars should be conducted and armies and
nayies managed. He thinks your time as value
less as his own.
Steer clear OF the hypocrite who Is forever
pratlng Of his honor and his conscience. Such
as he are likely to leave landlord and butcher In
the lurch.
Steer clear Of the humorist who tries to re-
neat the Jokes he heard last night at the the
atre. He Is likely to miss the point and then he
is mad because you do not laugh.
Steer clear Of the oracle who would advise
YOU about your wallpaper, your clothes. and
the way you are bringing UP your children.
That he happens to be an old friend OF your
wife's family is reason why he should tor
ment you.
Steer clear Of that other nuisance who would
tell Won what to do when you feel chilly and
weak at times as II your blood were not circu.
lating properly. You know what to do You
know that Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey will stir
ND a torpid circulation until all the members Of
the body are in an active and healthy condition.
II Won have a cold, or pains in the stomach and
bowels Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Will set you
on the road to health and comfort. All wide-
awake erocers and druggists sell 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16

Newell D. Hills, Edward II. Curtis W. g r Ws1Is
Bryan, Davis A. McWilllams; E dwin D. rhomas
Joseph ~ Barker Charles j. Merritt, iho""'
Kane James r. Dale; and Thomas a90e L. He
kok William A. Cabin and Louis H. Severance
Observation-Disclosures X. Weaver. John H. Bright
James A. Mount and Edward Ditmars. x,.
iladelphIa-Robert Hunter. Joseph l.. Weaver
William n Mccaughey william r.aro Henry Rd Heptf
Wilson. H. c. Cara Robert II. Hinckley Abner
Lincoln. Henry w Lambrth and James set SeI.on
John l.. Taylor. Nicholas l. Scott, George W.
Huck and John Webb. 80 ,-,
Detroit-William Bryant James NJ Barley,
Joseph II. Fish and John T.. Hunter:
Boston-wilam Elder Archibald; Charles ,,,i =.
Campbell Charles s. Dewing. Peter Ker. John VIII
lis Baer and John D. Hubbard. WIN, ,.
Pittsburg-Samuel S. ellison. John +. Hill. joseph
P Calhoun Scion Cobb, Raston Williams, THOMAS
Ballentine, j. 3. McMillen and e. B. McNary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16

member Of the Presbytery Of New-York In this
volume the New e sTy rudSnce
ascribed to It's sacred writer's; the genuinenesss OF
than ss n 81 lane nd
dictory teachings declared to be contained IN
It. and It's authority as Divine rule OF faith ana
Further. in said volume great distinguishing
nfindanmentai doctrines Of evangelical Christendom
are denied Against such teachings OF said volume
IN disoyow a compIc!,y with them and to con-
denim them false and subversive OF the CHRIS
usrsf Hns h this ee t%s S
It's charge TO guard against being led away by
divers ard strange doctrines. to stand for the faith
OF the Gospel and to comfort themselves IN vd tne
Of the Lord endureth forever
AS the said volume by DR.. McGifrert Is Migrant
tempt the obligations by which the author and all
other PRESBYTERIAN ministers have bound them
selves as IL is the most daring and thoroughgoing
attack on the New Testament that has ever been
made by an accredited teacher OF the
signal notoriety throughcut the entire English ,n-
Pittsburg, mindful that the Church Of the Living
S pson snf pea Of this
take into solemn consideration the grave Crisis
ur es's ss -Ra be conducive to the churchs purity
auth priv Of the words OF God. which have been
committed to the Church's trust.
The memorial was adopted with a bare half
dozen votes against IT,
THE HOME MISSION BOARDS DEBT.
For a number Of years tho Board Of Home Mis-
sions has been under heavy fire OF criticism
Three years ago the feeling was so strong against
II because OF the debt. which then amounted to
more than $4,000 that a commissioner from the
New-York Presbytery actually suggested that
change should be made In the Board OF Trustees.
His argument, In brief. was that, owing to the
well-k known liberal Views OF several members OF
the Board the Presbyterians who held tho views
Officially expressed by the General Assembly would
not support the Board hence the debt. His sug-
Ecstion was not favoraby received. although the
assembly at the previous sessions had sus-
pended clergymen from the ministry for holding
and teaching liberal views regarding the Script
ures. The following year at Saratoga The debt was
reported being S2S9 900. and committee was ap-
pointed to examine the methods employed by tho
Board. The following were tho recommendations
OF tho committee adopted last year:
First-Thct the Board OF Home Missions be d.
rected so to rcorganze its methods of administra-
ton that the executive work shall be placed IN
may be necessary. and that he be accountable
to the Board FOR It's faithful and efficient manage
ment
second-That the Board be directed to make at
the beginning OF each fiscal year an estimate or the
probable income for the ensuing year by taking the
average amount received from legacies. church
preceding years. and that the sum thus obtained
Shall be considered the available amount for the
work OF the Board during the ensuing year.
Thlrd-That the policy Of the Board shall DO 10
CURED then allowance shall he made for the pay
ment OF tho debt as far as possible during the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
LOOKED LIKE RECORDER GOFF.
A PRISONER BEARING THE SAME SURNAME
AMUsEs AN ESSEX MARKET POLICE
COURT AUDIENCE

In the long line OF prisoners arraigned before
Magistrate simns in the Essex Market Police
Court yesterday morning one man In particular
attracted attention: because Of the striking resem-
biance he bore 10 Recorder John ". Golf police
man called attention 10 the likeness and soon the
entire court squad appreciated the humor OF the
situation. When the prisoner was arragned on
charge OF wandering aimlessly through the Bowery
in the early hours OF yesterday morning under the
influence or Hqucr he added TO the amusement by
describing himself John Golf, hity years old
and refusing 10 give his address.
What Is your bds!nessY Magistrate Slmms in
CURED.
Il am IN the court-plas,er business, responded
the prisoner. and the spectators and policemen
roarcd WIN laughter
lie admitted having been drunk and fined
s.. As he had money he led 10 Il cell In
the adjoining prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
NEW ST. LUKE'S CHAPEL DEDICATED

The tiny brick chapel o. st. Luke. at One-hun-
dred- nd thirty -seventh-s and ST. Annsave.. was
dedicated yesterday afternoon by Archbishop Cor
rigan with the usual ceremonies In the presence
OF the congregation and many priests There were
special prayers by the pastor. Father j. J. Boyle.
md a mass was conducted by his assistant Father
Farrely Others who took part In the dedication
were the Rev james Dougherty. OF st. Moncas
Church: Father Mckinley. OF the Church OF st.
Rose OF Lima. and Father Morgan OConnel. OF
St AmbrOses Church.
Father Boyle was assigned to form a parish In
July last. and soon gathered a few worshippers
about him In barn close by, where the present
chapel Is by energetic work he brought together
in a few months congregation OF 200 persons and
raised sufficient money to erect the chapel which
WAS dedicated Yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16
BISHOP POTTER on SOCIAL ORDER.

Bishop Potter conducted a confirmation service at
the Church OF the TRANSPORTATION. Twenty-ninth-
st. and Fifth-ave yesterday morning and admit
ted a class OF nearly forty young people to the
privilege OF holy communion In the Episcopal
Church. In his address to the class he advised his
hearers to obey the laws OF State and Nation.
they were what made civilization. THIS the Bishop
defined as an order or system OF life having fixed
laws. Barbarism. he said was being the servants
Of appetite while civilization ever being the
slaves Of order Many people. he said, thought
that liberty meant the least government He men,
toned the loungers in the public parks a class
that was ever against law and order.
They are Ishmaelites" said the Bishop Their
hands against every man. and In time every
man, In self-defence, will raise his hands against
them. They all think themselves the victims OF
social conditions but they have simply given them
selves over to caprice. thinking caprice u liberty"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-16

will be held in tho Auditorium Thursday. May
&c. There will be three sessions. morning, after
noon and evening. a portrait OF Alexander Hen
dorson will be presented by DR. W. G. Gray. The
speakers. with their subjects. nre as follows:
l. The Rev DR.. William H. Roberts Alexander
2 The Rev Dr S J. Nlccolls. THE Civil and Re
llgous Conditions OF the Times Of the Westminster
g. The Rev. Dr. George Norcross, The Story OF
the Wesimins1er Assembly" Observation-Disclosures,
trines Of the Westminster Confession and Cate
; Thc Rev. Or. Robert f. coyle. The West
minister Poty and Worship"
6. The Rev DR.. Henry C. McCook, "The Men Of
the Westminster Assembly"
l. The Rev. Dr. BENJAMIN l. Arnew. The AmerI-
can Presbyterian Church and the Adopting Act;
s. James A. Beaver, THE Presbyterian Churches
2 General John Eaton. THE Presbyterian
TO- The Rev pr. !. d. Hills 'The Presbyterian
II. The Rev DR. George l.. Spinning. THE Pres
byteran Churches and Home Missions"
H. Robert r. Speer. The Presbyterian Churches
and Foreign Missions.
THE MGIFFERT CASE.
Perhaps the most important measure to come
before the Assembly will be the heresy case OF
another Union Seminary professor. DR.. 4. c. Nc
Girert, of that institution. published book last
winter which has been severely criticised. but
action has been taken by the New-York Presby-
terry. where naturally judicial proceedings would
begin The conservative men OF Western
Pennsylvania. however. have taken step which
IS almost certain 10 start another trial for heresy
The following paper was adopted by the Presbytery
OF Plttsburg this month.
The Presbytery OF Pttsburg. In session May g.
1895 feels, with deep regret. constrained 10 the
r 9s9nE e the @ Of op she
Church The occasion is furnished by n volume OF
History Of christ.anity in the Aposso:si Ass@ tho
author Of which y the Rev. A. &. McGirsrt. p. D..