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for granted in later life. Education makes
loafers of men. There Is not man in this
assembly who will not admit to me outside
that he wished he was anything but an
educated man, and 1t Is q sad fact that
some who think they are men of education
are in reality not SO, having but a super
ficial knowledge of Bible lore or some other
thing by which they delude themselves
into believing so.
Too Many Ministers
occidental college will become nothing
more than theological seminary, and
young men will be turned out for ministers
by the hundred every year. What Is to be
done with them? AS have said, we al
ready have too many preachers. What
we need are men with a practical knowl-
edge Of the everyday affairs Of life. Put
more common sense into the minds of
young men and vastly less religion and you
will have solved the problem Of education.
mo picture Of life is more pitiful to me
than that of lawyer in his office with his
feet on his desk reading Blackstone while
awaiting clients; or member of that now
extensive army of preachers begging for
position at $500 a year. Think of the sue
cess these men with their little education
might have made had they adopted farm
ing or similar pursuit. But no, they must
live as gentlemen even If 1t is at the cost
of their peace of mind and preservation of
body.
II admit don't appreciate educational
can't see where 1t comes in now. Time was
when It was of value, but we have too
much of 1t now. am simple rancher,
and by my life and ideas naturally Judge
Others"
Per Contra
DR.. j. A. Gordon, professor of literature
and English in the Occidental college, fol-
lowed Mr.. Mckinley with remarks anent
the subject.
II cannot agree with Mr.. Mckinley" Dr.
Gordon said. This year gave con nsidera-
bic of my time ratuitously to the advance
work of the college, which one year ago I
should not have done. did 1t because
see the present necessity for it. Young
men are estranging themselves from rellg-
ious thought, and religion Is indisputably
the salvation and the basis OF mankindl
The present mode of life in civilized coun-
tries demands the impressionable teaching
of Christianity. The world cannot con-
tinue in the course marked out for 1t with
out It. The youth of the country need The
teachings of Jesus Christ, or they will go
astray.
"Let the youth of this country pass out
of Christian influence and you may just
as we'll shut up your churches. This is a
matter of life or death with us.
1.-THE views of Matthew Arnold and Prof.
Huxley have each evolved system Of edu-
cation that have been advanced by great
thinkers and educators. Huxley's teach
ings are atheistic. Arnold believed in
The herald., 1898-04-14
SKETCHES AT THE PREsBYTERY
he committee on freedmen, submitted his

the committee on freedmen, submitted his
report which was later adopted. He
spoke at some length on the conditions Of
the negroes Of this country. which subject
he has made study. In the course of his
report he says:
There are about 5000 900 of these peo-
pie. Most of them are simple-hearted chi.-
dren of nature, uneducated improvident,
with deep religious instincts, and yet with
low moral IDEAS especially with respect to
chastity, the rights of property and truth.
fulness. Many of them are possessed
with strong animal passions. Another Of
the striking characteristics of the race is
their fidelity and devotion TO the cause or
person they love. What is, then, their
great need? Education-Christian educa-
tion-especially such as our church can
give them. 1t is said that the negro does
rot naturally take to Presbyteranism
This is true. He likes varied religion, or
the display of being buried In the liquid
grave. But he needs the culture and
training such as we can and do give him."
The speaker then referred to the lack of
funds available for the furtherance of his
purpose, and hoped that something would
be done in behalf Of his committee. But
$7S7.23 was contributed for the work last
year, and as there are 1921 members in the
board Of freedmen, that is but little more
than ten cents to be credited to each MEM
ber. He appealed for greater interest in
the work. and of the substantial financial
kind, and not mere wordy well-wishing
Rev. George w. Maxon combated the
assertion Of Mr.. Cleland that negroes
were immoral, and that they had no de-
fined idea Of chastity. His experience with
them, he said. caused him to believe other
wise.
Rev. Robert S. Reese an aged one-armed
minister. pursued the subject, and grew
impetuous and argumentative in his de-
feuse Of the negro form of worship, which
Mr.. Cleland referred to rather lightly. M.
Reese thought shouting was essential to
proper worship, as is also the stamping OF
the feet, in his opinion, and he unconscious
ly demonstrated during the course of his
talk that he was in earnest in what he was
saying. He closed his remarks by stamp
ing his feet and shouting "Glory hallelu-
jah!"
Westminster No More
Rev. Stewart Of the provisional commit
tee that has in hand the Westminster mat
ter, here moved that the church now
known as the Westminster be hereafter
known as the First Presbyterian church of
Los Angeles, and that It be so enrolled.
One member objected to the change, be-
l:eving that it would never be the original
church in the eyes Of church people, and
that the wanting of the change was mere
condescensiOn on the part OF the presby-
terry. Rev. P. e. Kipp. who is evidently
familiar with the inward circumstances of
the matter. said he hoped the change
The herald., 1898-04-14
Evening Session

Yesterday being the twenty-ffth anni-
versary Of the formation Of the presbytery,
the evening service was commemorative
Of that event. After the usual devotional
exercises. Rev. Robert Strong read an In
teresting account of the first ten years of
it's history. Rev. w. s. Young, pastor Of
Knox church, followed with review Of the
following fifteen years, from 1888 to the
present time. The paper was comprehens.-
i've, giving the statistics of the various
lines Of church work, the rapid growth OF
membership and increase Of churches and
value Of church property.
Rev. H. B. Wilson of San Fernando gave
the forecast for the church IN the coming;
twenty-five years. If the future ie to bear
out the history Of the magnificent past
there must be some material shanges, in
the speakers opinion.
The church Of the future must alter her
methods. The reform must begin in the
Sunday school by selecting superintsnd-
ent who knows children, can make a ten
line prayer and has some snap. Bible
classes must study the Bible and not kin
dergarten lesson leaves. The day Of re-
vivals Is past and the church must depend
for its growth on ordinary agencies. II
must be made attractive to the young If
they are to be kept; the preacher must
preach to the people without manuscript:
II must 60 back to the old doctrines but not
the old way Of preaching them The church
Of the future must make prominent the
power Of benefcepoe and realize the re-
sponsibility OF Christianising the world.
Rev. T. r. Colmery read letters from DR..
Davis Of Ohio, who held the first Presbyl
tsrian services in Los Angeles in 1885. with
e. iisae s Of ~som ssas ",n ~.es ss' Mrs sIu.
wotkyhep. Mrs. Gilsrist, Mrs. Williams
ada MIS- Hoyt. NJ Mckee aschool teach
er Of thaS oaty, was the first elder Of the
chureh:
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the complete education Of man-morally
physically and mentally. In both systems
man is put first and God dethroned from
his rightful place. What would the ex-
teusive inculcation into the minds of the
growing generation of such ideas and sys-
TENS bring the world to? To perdition.
perhaps, but positively away from Chris
tianity.'
DR.. Gordon was vociferously applauded
at the conclusion of his remarks. Other
delegates spoke to the subject, but not in
the manner of DR.. Gordon or Mr.. McKin-
ley.
Minor Matters
The call of the Grand View church to
Rev. Chas. NJ Fisher was read and placed
in his hands He accepted, the call and a
committee appointed to arrange for his 10
stallaton selected May 1 for the event.
Rev. f. M. Dimmick will preside and pro-
pose the constitutional questions. Rev. H.
A. Newell will give the charge to the peo-
pie; G. w. Wadsworth will preach the SER
mon and Rev. A. A. Dinsmore will give the
charge to the pastor.
Rev. A. NJ. Merwin, as chairman of the
board of foreign missions. read the re-
quest prepared by himself and colleagues.
He recommended that pastors be urged
to see that children are Instructed regard
ing the work Of the foreign mission Of
the Presbyterian church; that special ef-
forts be made to enlist the sympathy Of
individuals with view to raising $1,000 for
missionary work in other lands; that two
collections year be taken in all churches
for foreign work. The report was adopted
and the recommendations approved.
The meeting then ADJOURNED until the
evening session to participate in the laying
Of the corner stone of Knox Presbyterian
church.
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Peculiar Groceries

Mrs. Jane Ballade, who runs a little gro
cery store on Alameda street. was arrested
yesterday by Detective Goodman on war
rant charging her with selling liquor with
out license. Officers Sparks and German
alleged that she sells all sorts Of liquors
when she has nothing but a restaurant II
cense which she does not attempt to
comply with.
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Don't Paw Rert

1t Is better to buy when YOU can do an IN
moderate monthly payments. We OFFER a
cosy six-room cottage In Pico Heights. the
pieasantest. healthiest part of the citv
Fine view, mountain water, good car SER
vice ana good neighbors. This place can be
nad Tor moderate cash payment and sI5
month. We still have very cheap four
room piace Tor s475 at IS a month. Lang
The herald., 1898-04-14
Afternoon Session

The afternoon session was opened with
the election Of delegates to the national as
sembly to be held in May at Winona Lake
Ind The following members were elected
to represent the local presbytery: Revs.
Guy w. Wadsworth, Robert B. Ewing
James p. Stoops, Robert B. Taylor, Elders
B. w. Delhi, A. Dorman, George T. Hanley
Judge Josiah Mccoy.
The matter of the Occidental college, the
pet institution and proposition of the Pres
byterians of California, was then taken up.
The reading of the report of the board OF
aid of colleges and the debate following 1t
The herald., 1898-04-14
TOO MUCH OF BOTH
OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE STILL
NEEDS $40o
NAME WESTMINSTER CHANGED
Interesting Report Of the Committee
on Freedmen-0ther Business
Disposed OF

The proceedings of the presbytery OF
Los Angeles were enliveued yesterday by
the impetuous remarks of Samuel McKir.
ley. father OF Judge Mckinley, when the
Occidental college matter came up for gen.
eral discussion. He disapproved OF de-
nominational colleges, appealing for
broader religious views. He claimed that
The herald., 1898-04-14
Band Rehearsal

The regular weekly rehearsal of the
Seventh Regiment band will be held this
afternoon at the Hall of Industry. on Main
street, from 2 to o'clock. The Merchants
and Manufacturers association provides
these concerts especially for ladies, who
will find pleasant room and comfortable
seats in the rear hall, where they can
enjoy the excellent musical program.
The herald., 1898-04-14
OUR NATIONAL DEFENDERS

Eight fine colored half-tone illus
trations Of the leading ships in our
navy will be given to any subscriber
TO The Herald paying one month in
advance. This offer is only good far
few days, as the stock is limited.
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1ime. Bar. Th'r. r. H. Wind Vel. weathe
6a. m % e6 ~ II NE Clear
6p. m. 20 81 81 II W 10 Clear
Maximum temperature. 90.
Minimum temperature, 62.
Weather Conditions

Maximum temperature, 80.
Minimum temperature, 62.
Weather Conditions
The pressure has fallen generally west
of the Missouri river, but 1t is high over
the plateau regions and low in the south
western portion of the United States.
Warmer weather prevails from the Rocky
mountain slope to the Pacific coast, except
In California from Point Conception north
ward. marked rise has occurred In tenn
per1ture at Los Angeles in the past twenty
four hours. the change since Tuesday
morning being Is degrees
GEORGE e. FRANKLIN,
Local Forecast Official.
Forecasts
Local forecast for Los Angeles and vicin-
ity: Fair; cooler weather Thursday.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 13.-Forecast
for Southern California: Cloudy; cooler on
Thursday; fresh westerly wind; fog in the
morning along the coast
The herald., 1898-04-14
Opening Proceedings

The conventions was called to order at
the conclusion of the devotional exercises
and the proceedings of the day opened
with a prayer by Moderator Fisher. The
minutes of the meeting held. in the fall Of
last year and of the intervening meeting
were read and approved.
Rev. o. y. Wisner was appointed vice
moderator. The following were named on
committees: Judicial. H. A. Newell s. NJ
r. Colwery. H. H. Rice, Elder w. F. Poor;
auditing, A. M. Thompson, G. M. Coyner;
reporters, ]. c. Fletcher, Jas. Stone. The
committee on credentials presented letters
dism'ssing the Rev. Jno. r. Jones Of the
Sioux City presbytery, Rev: w. F. Mac
laughlan Of the Iowa City presbytery
Chas. 8. Stevens Of the Philadelphia pres
bytery, and Isaac N. Waterman of the
Benicia presbytery to the Los Angeles
presbytery The candidates passed the sx-
animation in theology and answered cor
rectiy the constitutional questions, and
upon motion OF the clerk the transfers
were approved and admittances to the To-
cal presbytery furnished them.
The following gentlemen. were invited to
sit as corresponding members: Rev. Ed
win Hayes Of the presbytery Of Stockton.
Rev. r. w. C1elandl OF the Sacrame ento
presbytery, Rev. ]. A. Hanna OF the pres
bytery Of willamette, DR.. F. A. Wilbur Of
the Columbus presbytery. DR.. M. L. Adams
Of the presbytery of Des Moines; aisa Rsv.
The herald., 1898-04-14
THE WEATHER

TEMPERATURE-Rep OF observations
taken at Los Angeles, April 18th. The
barometer 10 reduced to sea level.
The herald., 1898-04-14

Mrs. Adaline Eldred Of Chicago is regis
tered for two weeks stay at the Hotel
Lincoln,
The herald., 1898-04-14
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
chronicled on pages 7. s. 10 and Il.

Forecast: Cloudy; cooler.
Annual banquet of the Jeffersonian
society.
:. Damages asked for being electrical
ly shocked.
! What a difference of one word
means in O lawsuit.
Bo Sun, the Chinese doctor shot on
Monday night, Is dead.
Harry Waters robbed by three men,
one OF whom was captured.
An alligator II feet long said to have
been captured near Yuma.
Some plain talk by Elder McKin-
ley on the disadvantages Of higher
education.
Judge Smith voices his sentiments
out loud, and the future looks black :
for Michael Greengard, an absent :
witness. - ,
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the ministry was overcrowded and that to
put more In the field looking for charges
was inhuman. Education, he said. makes
loafers of men, and that 1t was a curse to
saddle a young man of today with It,.
Learning Is too prevalent, he thinks, and
he hopes for a return Of the days Of hus-
bandry.
There is still about 800 lacking to the
completion of the Occidental college. The
board IN aid of Presbyterian colleges Of
Chicago have offered the trustees 5000 IL
they could raise a like amount, the cost
Of the building being $4,000 1t is thought
that the small deficit will be subscribed
soon-
Another important matter that was un-
der consideration was the approval Of the
presbytery to the name of the Westminster
church being changed to the First Presby-
terian church, and that it be so officially
known hereafter. The disposition of this
phase of the matter was received with
marked approval by the delegates.
Rev. Clelandis investigation Of the spir-
itual condition of the negroes of the coun-
try was listened to attentively. His re-
marks showed his familiarity with the sub
ject, and he presented his views entertain
ingly.
Much routine business was disposed Of.
including committee reports. and the ap-
pointment of delegates to the national as
sembly.
The herald., 1898-04-14

Park commissioners meet-10 a. m. 4
; Valentine violin recital. Y. M. c. A. =
: halls p. m. !
First annual ball Seventh Regi- 4
ment Orchestra. Armory-9 p. m. 4
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EVENTS OF TODAY

Burbank-"Incog."
Orpheum-Vaudeville.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-06
Oninion Of an Eminent Jurist.

Ballot reform in New York was
necessary, says an eminent iurist,
because mere politicians by trade
who had no interest in government
or politics except to enrich and
aggrandize themselves sought
perpetual control. There are other
excellent reforms besides that of
the ballot. Conspicuous among
them is the reform, promptly and
and thoroughly effected, in a dis
ordered physical system by Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, which
counteracts tendencies to serious
disease bred by a deficiency OF vital
stamina, lrregularity Of the bowels,
stomach, liver or kidneys, and in.
quietude of the nerves. This ster-
ling medicine, which has tor near
half a century won because it de-
serves popular favor, is commended
by physicians of eminence who ac-
cord it their approval, not only for
its excellent qualities in a remedial
capacity, but also for its serviceable
properties as a medicinal stimulant.
1t soothes and strengthens the
nerves, and is far preferable to the
heavy, unmedicated stimuli of com
merce.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-06
How's This

We offer one hundred dollars re-
ward tor any case Of catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
cure. T. J. CHENEY & Co, Props,
Toledo. O..
We the undersigned, have known
T. ]. Cheney for the last 10 years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
10 all business transactions and f.
uanciaIY able TO carry out any OBJ
legations made by their firm.
WFsT & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, o.
WALDISG, KIySAS q MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternalIY, acting directly upon the
blood and mucuOus suefaces Of the
system. Price 7jc per bottle. Sold
by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Hunter Transfer and StOr-
age Co., have the only safe and con-
venient rooms in the city, for stOr-
age Of your furniture or piano. We
are prepared to store goods Of any
kind. Al
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-06
Tbrss Nors DAYS

Due 10 the tact that the State
Bankwil not be prepared 20 begin
operations in our store room for a
few days, We have decided TO re-
man in Texarkana for three more
days.
We extend our thanks 10 the
citizens Of Texarkana and vicinity
tor their liberal patronage, and
hope to have them with us during
the remainder Of our stay.
Books will be sold cheaper than
ever before. Special bargains at
private sale.
c. t. THOMAS & Co,
Auction Book Store.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-06
SENATOR JONES
Wants 70 Know a Pew Facts as 70
Applicants

Wants 70 Know Few Facts as 70
Applicants
The following is from an assOcia-
ted press account Of the proceed
ings Of congress a few days ago:
Mr. Jones (Ark.) called attention
to the reply Of the department Of
Justice to his resolution calling for
information as to the appointment
of deputies BY United States Mar
shal Cooper, Of Arkansas. He said
that the reply was not satisfactory,
as it did not assign reasons for the
removal OF the deputies Of Mr.
Coopers predecessor If they
we're removed for political reasons
Mr. Jones said be wanted the de-
partment so TO state. He therefore
offered another resolution directing
the department of justice to sup
ply the information.
Mr. Hale thought this a matter
with which congress had nothing to
do. The resolution was agreed to.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-06
MUST BE SOLD

Following property must be sold
within the next 10 days:
Eighty acres Of land two miles,
northeast of the city-35 or 40 acres
open to cultivation-a tWO-room
house on place. vii! sell at a bar
gain. on reasonable terms. Also a
1O.acre tract one mile from water
works. near I. NJ. RY. Also several
lots in the city. Also four head OF
good horses, two wagons, a buggy
and a surTy.
Come quick if YOU want a bar
gain, as I am going to leave Texar-
kan. for KlODGike Alaska.
l-28-lw. ,. L. GARTER
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-06

Another Te1arkzua couple have
responded 20 the marriage VOWS and
bid adieu 20 single life DR.. Dave
Orr aud Miss Mamie B0zeman
we're married Friday afternoon By
Justice c. A. Hooks
Mr. Orr IS 10 the employ OF the
Cotton Belt railway, and the BRIDE
IS one Of Texarkanas young ladies.
The newly welded couple are max
iug their home al the residence Of
George Bumb. They have the best
wishes Of this paper.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-06
At the First Presbyterian Church To-
Day.

Morning service at II d. NJ,
sharp, sermon by Rev. A. Oscar
Browne of Louisville, KY; evening
service at 7:3O, sharp. The follow
ing order will be observed at the
evening services, viz:
Organ voluntary, hymn, scripture
reading, prayer (all standing), quar-
tette, offering, quartette, short
talks on missions, quartette, pray
er (all standing), solo, announce
ments, quartette, hymn all stand
ing), beuediction.
The quartette music and solo will
be rendered by the famous Ken
tucky Colonels." Everybody cor
daily invited to both services.
J. NJ. CLARK, Pastor.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-06
BOY PUGILIsTs.

Two or three days since Walter
Thompson and Charlie McClintock,
two Of the boys on East Side, had d
fight up near the public school
building, in which young McClin-
took was worsted. Friday they
had another fight, and Principal
Allen Winham had young Thomp-
son arrested for disturbing the
peace and good order of the school,
as McClntock was attending school
when attacked; Thompson is not in
school. In the trial yesterday be-
fore Mayor Cook, young Thompson
was fined the sum of $l.0O and
trimmings.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-06

Earthquakes near Tehuantepeci
Mexico are becoming alarming
They puzzle scientists. They have
continued for a year and something
startling is anticipated. There is a
subterranean noise like a lombard
ment, at times without disturbance
of the earth's surface. The isthmus
has been gradually depressing, and
1t may finally allow the Gulf OF
Mexico and the Pacific ocean to
rush together. The natives are
10 a panic.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-06
PARDON KILL STILL oRISDs.
Gsysrzsr Jo-ss ssa Pear More cnn-
inalI Ai Liberty.

The chIef executive Of the state
nadea record bY granting 297 par
doas 10 ols year, and be IS apPar-
eutly doing business a. the same
Old rate -Four prisoasu Vere par
d1nsd Friday Three Of the men
SCI al liberty had beeu convicted
Of the Illegal sale Of liquor and the
fourth was sentenced for stealing
cotton.
Frank Sayl0rs and b MIlikeu,
Who we're convicted az the N0vem-
Der lsg7l term OF Pope cOultT 0i
The cume Of selling liquor without
license and each sentenced 20 pay
a fue Of 900 and costs, were par
d0ued on condition that each shall
pay all the costs 10 the case incur
red aud adjudged against him.
Dan ReageB, who was convicted
.iu Lawrence county at the Octo-
Der term Of the circuit court, was
granted a remission Of a hne Of
500 assessed against him for The
.oHeuse 0s sellbg WhiskeT without
license.
A negro named sam c. Jones
who was convicted Of stealing cot
ton from Mr. Louis AltheImeri
plantation 10 Jefferson cOudty 10
1897 and fined $50 and given q
term in Jail, was ordered released
by Governor Jones.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-06

Going South? Lots of people
going that way. Been on Salt
Water before? From Sabine Pass
free excursions are run out into the
Gulf OF Mexico. By the way, why
not stop of at Sabine Pass and see
the Improvements making there?
Being 'herded" by those in
charge of your excursion? If so,
you cannot stop of course. These
people nearly always have some ex-
cuse for not stopping;-it's too late
or they don't have time. The real
reason they don't tell. It is evident
they don't want you to see for your
self. If independent truth seekers,
you will demand the right to land
where you please. The wise man
looks the field over before purchas-
ing. 1888
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-06

In May the three State press as
cociations, Missouri, Arkansas and
Texas, meet at at Eureka Springs,
Ark. Thus strong representa-
ton of live newswaper men will be
thrown together, and their delibera-
tions viii! 10 doubt result in great
good to the fraternity. 1t is stat
ed that a grand excursion will be
arranged 20 some desirable point,
after adjournment,