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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-28
CHRISTIANITY DECLINING.
By Felix Adler.

In the light of the new astronomy u
earth has dWindled. We have learned
that we live on the outer shell of a
little globe, which is but a mere speck
of dust amid the infinities, not as we
formerly supposed he center OF the
universe. We pigInies dwell in a few
protected hooks of his outer shell Of
the earth. A little too much heat or a
little too much cold and we perish.
Underneath our feet still blaze the eter-
nal fires that We're kindled when this
earth lay on the bosom of it's parent
sun. Above our heads we can see the
unending array of young worlds ana I'D
old works and dead worlds.
This new conception of the earth
does not logically contraa.ct the old
dogmatic beliefs, but it creates an at
titude of mind unfayorable to them.
For instance, the orthadox doctrine
of a redeemer rests upon the assumption
that a man mus be perfectly good in or
der to be acceptable to his maker. This
doctrine implies that a mar Is either al
together good or not good at all. 1T IS
plainly contrary to the modern idea OF de-
veiopment which teaches that the impos-
sible is not required of us. Absolute
perfection is unattainable, but we know
that the road to perfection lies open and
that if we would be men In the hlshest
sense we must travel it.
The early onristions knew that no
human being could be perfectly Sood,
and yet they believed that perfection
was required of them. Hence a re-
deemer who could impart to them his
goodness was necessary. With the
wider outlook we have to-day we see
that such a miraculous intervention is
not needed. Our idea of perfection has
ben modified by the discovery of the
laws of human development. Just as
we perceive that it is nearer to the
truth to believe in a boundless instead
of a narrow world. so also we accep
the idea of progress and character cul
tire. In short, a new temper of min
has peer created which is ~unfaNorabl'
to the acceptance of the old dogmas.
Many are unable from sentimental
reasons to give up The old beliefs. evel
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-28

turned one of the slabs over. Gazing at it
with staring eyes he calculated:
MY God! Adam, look at this!"
"A STRANGE DISCOVERY.
Mr.. Ritter looked at the inverse side
of the stone, and at the top saw a rough
ly carved weeping willow. Underneath
We're the words:
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-28

ally an English custom and England's
most famous laureate immortalized it in
his May Queen"
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
THE HOWARD CASE
His Friends Believe He Will Not be
 Convicted

Frankfort, Ky, September 2S.-The sub rebuttal evidence of the defense in the Jim Howard case, it is expected will be con- cluded by tomorrow and argument before the jury will begin during the afternoon, provided there is no more time taken up in preparations for the instructions than is now anticipated.
 The partisans of Howard don't believe he will be convicted as no direct evidence has been brought out showing that he was in the Secretary of States office at the time of the shooting. The prosecution is resting their claim to a conviction mainly on the testimony of Bowman Gaines, an- other witness, who testified that he saw Howard running out of the State House yards after the shooting and on the testi- mony of ex-Deputy Sheriff Stubblefield of Clay County, who swore that Howard told him in confidence early in February that he fired the shot
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
SHOT EACH OTHER
 AND 0AE IS DEAD
Man Used His Wife'S Shoulder for a Gun Rest With
  Fatal Effect.

Frank Davis shot and killed Jim Chap man near Vanderbilt Saturday night. Both are negroes. Davis is now being hid out by his friends.
 Davis and Chapman had a fight last Mon day, but were separated before either was injured. Saturday night they met in the road near the Hillside Dairy two miles out from town, and without exchanging any words, 1t is said, Davis ievele6 Sis shotgun and fired at Chapman, the load of slugs taking effect in the latter's breast and abdomen. After falling to the ground Chapman rose to his knees and shot Davis with .3S-caliber pistol, the ball taking ef. feet in the abdomen. F.
 Davis wife was with him, and 1t is Hzis that when he got within about thirty feet of Chapman he showed her in front of him self and placing his gun across her shssl- der fired at Davis c., TF
 It is said that several of Davis friends were nearby and that as soon as he fell exhausted from the loss of blood near the body of Chapman they picked him up and carried him into the woods. Since then he has not been seen, and it is presumed his friends have hid him out.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
SALIsBURY's MANIFESTO
Talks of the Conditions Following End
 of the Boer War

London Sept. 23.-Lord salisbury's mani festo to the electors of the United King dom, in anticipation of the Parliamentary general elections, emphasizes the neces- sity of the Queens government being SUD- ported by a strong Parliamentary major- ity as ''the only means of convincing the inhabitants of the conquered South Afri- can territories that there is no hope of de- Hyering the government from their policy by persistent resistance or agitation"
 After remarking that "all the recent troubles in South Africa have been due to a shift of Parliamentary opinion at a criti- cal moment" the Prime Minister goes on to say:
 ''It will depend upon the disposition and conduct of the Boers how long an interval is to elapse before their full position as a British colony is attained. The brilliant success of Lord Roberts army must not blind us to the imperfections disclosed in our own defensive armor imperfections which but for the war might have remain ed unnoticed. It would be the urgent duty of Parliament and the government to re- move these defects. duty which certain ly could not be discharged by a ministery dependent upon broken party"
 Lord Salisbury refers to China as diff ficulty, among others, confronting the gov ernment and requiring that the govern ment should be armed with strong ma jority in the House of Commons"
 He urges that, in view of all these con- ditions, there should be no absentions at the polls
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
HEBREW W NEW YEAR
 CELEBRATIONS Solemn and Impressive Services At the Synagogue
 Yesterday.

The celebration of the Rash Hashona, or the Hebrew New Year, was begun yester- day evening by the Jewish citizens of Bir- niingham, who assembled in their syna- gogues, as did the Israelftes of every civil ized community, to render thanksgiving to the Lord or Hosts for the blessings of the past and to ask the continuance of divine favor during the season just ush- cred in.
 Services were held at Temple Emanuel, corner of Fifth avenue and Seventeenth street, at Kness Israel Synagogue in Twenty-first street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues, and at Seals Hall; those at the too last named places under the ortho- dox ritual.
 The services at Temple Emanuel were beautiful and impressive, and the hand some edifce was filled to overffowing. a large number of gentiles being among the congregation.
 According to the laws of the church the somber drapings of the altar were re- placed with white, emblematic of the new born season.
 The services were conducted by Rabbi Newield who delivered most impressive lecture, drawing his lesson from the pro phets whose words he interpreted the new year mission, resolve to practice 1ov- ing kindness.
 Most feelingly did he point out tine vicisi- tudes and cares that beset a twelve month of living, and even more feelingly did he draw the picture of inspiration and hope which he said should impel every one to enter upon new season happily.
 The music under the direction of Profes- sor Guckaberger, was a feature of the services.
 Again at 10 o'clock this morning services will be held at Temple Emanuel, and ten days hence will begin Tom Kippur or the Day of Atouement.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
MANY SUICIDES
Several Persons Killed Themselves in
 New York Others Fail.

New York, Sept. 23.-An epidemic of sui- eide seemed to strike New York today. Be- sides the successful attempts, the police handled number of cases where the per- sons failed to accomplish their purpose
 Magnus Swenzin, a cabinet maker. drowned himself in the North river after tying his hands with fish lines to make sure of the job.
 George Burck, an insurance solicitor, shot himself in Tompkfns Square Park He had been complaining recently of a carbuncIe on his neck.
 John Meyer took poison in Third ave- nue hotel and then turned on the gas and was found dead later.
 James Campbell fatally shot himself in Central Park. He had been indulging in too much liquor.
 Edward Schwarzwald, one-time pros- porous merchant of Detroit and later of Chicago, also ended his life in Central Park. He had recently come to this city with his wife from Porto Rico where he bad planned for the erection of a large modern office building. Failing to raise the capital required for the enterprise, he de- cided to end his life.
 Mary Crane swallowed poison for some unknown cause, but did not take enough to kill herself.
 Elmer Bates of Jersey City jumped from the deck of an East river ferry-boat and refused assistance from a passing yacht. One of the yachtsmen, however. jumped in the water, and after a fight with the man managed to get him aboard the small CT vessel
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
BRYAN WILL MAKE
 SEVERAL SPEECHES
Most Important Will be at Me- braska City Wednesday,.
WILL DISCUSS THE TRUSTS
A Branch of the Starch Combine Is Lo- cated m That City. and MT. eAe Bryan's Visit Will be Es-
 pecially Interesting

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 25.-Hon. William J. Bryan left here for Chicago at o'clock tonight to confer with Chairman Jones and other members of the National Com mittee concerning the election.
 The first speech of the long series will be made at Nebraska City Wednesday night, and the next day will be given up to speeches in the eastern part of the State. The only formal announcements are for PapilIion in the morning and Blair in the afternoon. MT. Bryan will probably proceed to Sioux City Thursday night, but if not he will reach that point early Fri day morning. At Sioux City he will get the special which the company has se- cured for him for the remainder of the campaign. The first day in this car will be given up to South Dakota, and the sec- ond day, Saturday next. to North Dakota. As many points as possible will be visited in the time allotted to the two States. He will enter Minnesota Saturday and will make an effort to reach Duluth in time to speak there Sunday In any event speech will he made in that city early Monday morning, and later in the day speeches will be made at St. Paul and Minneapolis.
 The remaining time between Monday and Thursday will be given to Minnesota, Wis consiu and Indiana On Thursday Mir. Bryan will be present at the national meet ing of club representatives in Indianapolis and it Is probable that very soon after that date he will turn his face eastward. visit ing West Virginia, Maryland. Delaware, New Jersey. New York. and possibly other States.
 There is considerable interest in the speech which MT. Bryan is to make in Ne braska City Monday. There is no conceal ment of the fact that the speech Is to be made in that city because that is the home of a branch of the starch combine. The institution has been attacked in a suit brought by the Attorney General of the State This renders the situation some what acute, and some of MT. Bryans friends have advised him not to partici- pate in any way in the matter. He has de- cided, however, that the better plan is to state his position frankly to the people who are most affected by 1t. This place Is also the home of Hon. !. Sterling Morton. who was MT. Clevelands Secretary of Ag- riculture and who is opposing MT. Bryan's election.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
A CH|LD'S ESCAPE FROM ITS DEATH
Seemed Miraculous - Seven- Year-0Id Maudie Turner
 Fell Fifty Feet.

Maudfe Turner, the seven year old daughter of Mrs. Willie Turner who lives at the Phoenix Hotel on Eighteenth street, pavement in the rear of the building yes- terday, and though the child was stunned by the great fall. not "a bone was broken, and late yesterday afternoon she was able to walk. It is said by physicians to be one of the most remarkable cases on re- cord.
 The distance from the window to the ground is about fifty feet and the escape of the little girl from instant death is considered almost miraculous.
 Maudie had been playing in the rear of the hall next to the window and had climb ed on to the sill and from there to the fire escape, where she lost her balance and fell.
 Several persons saw the little body as 1t dropped through fifty feet of space to the ground. They immediately ran to the back yard where they expected to find the child dead and the body badly mangled.
 The little girl was picked up, and though somewhat stunned. she was breathing reg ularly. She was hurried1y taken to her mothers apartments on the third floor of the hotel and a physician summoned No bones were found broken and within a few hours Maudie was able to walk around the room.
 The mother seemed very grateful last night because of the escape of her little girl and said after she fell from the win dow she never expected to see Maudie alive again.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
Fever Rages in Havana

Havana, September 2S-Thirty-one new cases of enteric fever have been reported since Friday making nearly one hundred now under treatment. Capt. George S. Cartwright, Twenty-fourth United States Infantry, quartermaster department, who was taken down with the fever last Mon- day at Camp Columbia, is dead. Robert Thomas and Alfred Kilburne, Second United States Artillery, were attacked yes terday.
 Governor Wood suggests that the depart ment clerks should not reside in Havana while the fever is raging.
 Accordingly the clerks of the adjutant general department will stop work daily at { o'clock.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
THE SWEET HOUR
 0F MANS PRAYER
T Will, Therefore, That Men Pray Everywhere" e"-Sermon
 By Dr.. Mann.

A tent meeting at Kingston was opened yesterday morning under conduct of Dr. c. l.. Mann, who preached from 1st Tim. 2:S. T will therefore that men pray every where.' pr. Mann said, in part:
 Tn entering upon any enterprise one does we'll to secure the sympathy and en- dorsement of God Whatever business we undertake we should be sure of Gods ap- proyaL In the case of revival services we are sure of Gods approval in that He would have all to be saved. Therefore we may apply the text with the certain knowledge that God will answer our pray CT. The call to prayer implies two parties, to-wit A first party who shall hear the petition, and a second party who shall offer the petition. Man has a natural in stinct to prayer. In sudden peril he spontaneously cries out to God for protec- tion- Our God to whom we pray is great CT than the laws He made, and while He may not break, He may suspend a law for the purpose of applying a higher law and thereby answer prayer by what some times seems a miracle. Professor TyndalI is in error on that point. The omnipotence of God coupled with His declared purpose to save immortal men is a warning for our pleading the merits of His Son in behalf of sinners. God must answer if we meet the conditions"
 Dr. Mann gave vivid instances of an- swers to prayer. The audience was greatly stirred by the appeal.
 At 7:s0 D. m. Dr. Mann preached from Pohn 1:3s. Behold the Lamb of God" Several persons rose for prayer Services every night this week at 7:3O.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
MISSION CHURCH
Of the Southside Baptist Church Dedi-
 cated

The mission church established by the Southside Baptist Church at Avenue F and Eleventh street. was dedicated yester- day afternoon. The dedication services were conducted by Rev. A. c. Davidson, pastor of the Southside Baptist Church Short talks were made by George H. Estes, Smith Cullom. Professor Hogan of Howard College, and MT. Malone. Music was fur nished by the Southside Baptist Church choir.
 On the first of October free kindergar- ten will be opened in the building and win be conducted under the direction of the la- dies of the Southside Church. Teachers have already been employed.
 Sunday school will be held every Sunday morning and at o'clock every Sunday afternoon religious services will be held
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

From the Chicago Evening Post.
 See here," he said to the groom. "are you the man who put the saddle on Miss Jennies horse?"
 Yes sir. Anything wrong, sir?'
 It was loose-very loose. She had m sooner mounted than the saddle slipped. and If hadn't caught her she would have been thrown to the ground"
 I'm very sorry, sir"
 But did catch her. went on the young man, meditatively- T caught her right in my arms and Here's a dollar for vou John. Do you suppose you could leave the morrow?' "
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
Largest Catton ShinInent

St. Louis, September 2s.-The largest train load of cotton ever shipped from St. Louis left the city tonight over the Chica- go and Alton Railroad for Boston. There were thirty car loads The cotton is from Texas and Oklahoma and is the first large shipment of the season. Arrangements are being made for the shipment of train load each week from now on. Fast time will be made and the run from St. Louis to Boston will be completed in four days.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
Commissary of Consolidated Company
 at Breokwoed Burned

The cornmissary of the Alabama Coal and Iron Company at Brookwood, with its entire contents, including the stock Of general merchandise and the post office outfit was destroyed by fire yesterday, en- tailing loss of about $25,000, which is only partially covered by insurance.
 Brookwood Is a mining town situated on the line of the Birmingham Mineral Rail- road In Tuscaloosa County, and the Ala bama. company which operates the mines carried large stock of goods, which were totally destroyed
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
Money for the sufferers

Indianapolis Ind, Sept. 2s. = The Very Rev. Francis Silas Chatard. bishop of the Catholic diocese, caused pastorate letter to be read at high mass this morning in all the churches of the diocese directing that the collections next Sunday morning shall be devoted to the Texas sufferers. One-third of the amount collected will be sent to the civil authorities and the bal ance to the bishop of t-1e diocese of South ern Texas.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

CT Hess Waring, pastor of the Evangelical Lutherian church, one of the leading di- vines of the city, preached a strong anti strike sermon tonight. He characterized the proposition of the United Mine Work CTS to have arrangements of grievances for the whole anthracite region as absurd. He also contended that many of the miners realized this and were only on a strike because they were forced out by threats. The sermon caused quite a. sensation
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
Will Make Task Difficult

Berlin, September 23.-Discussing the an- swer to the United States to Germany's proposal regarding the Chinese settlement, the Vossissche Sertung says today:
 Americas abandonment of the conouest Of the powers will not have serious conse- quences for their diplomatic negotiations but it will render their task more difficult inasmuch as nothing so increases Chinese presumption and insoIence as their con- cluding that harmony in the ranks of their enemy has been disturbed. The action of the United States is equivalent to an aban- dcnment of the common interests of oeci- dental irrealization and probably will dead to a prolongat ton of bloodshed."
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
EUROPS THINKS s...,.
 ' f THE STEP UNNB'E ! l|'|'
United States Makes Chinese
 Problem Hard to Solve
TO BE GREATLY REGRETTED
Emperor and Empress Dowager Will Not Return to Palace Under Any Condition Since Dissertation
 by the Barbarians

London, September 2i-(3:30 a. m.)-The Morning papers are too fully occupied with the general election campaign to be- stow much attention upon the Chinese problem. The Standard, which discussed editorially the replies of the United States government, says:
 ''The policy thus laid down implies the existence at Washington of exaggerated ideas of the good will of the Chinese rulers. It is to be feared that the action of the United States will tend to weaken the moral influence of the allies and for this reason it is to be greatly regretted"
 According to the Pekin correspondent of the Daily News. writing September 16. the Chinese declare most positively that the Empress Dowager and the Emperor will in no case retrun to the imperial pal ace in Pekin, as they hold that it has been desecrated by the intrusion of bar barians.
 This irreconcilable attitude receives con firmation in many reports emanating from Shanghai One of these is that as a. reply to the denunciation of Prince Tuan and others by the viceroys an imperial edict, dated September II, deals more leniently with the Boxers movement and reminds the people that both the Boxers and Chi nese Christians are Chinamen, who shall receive imperial protection if they quietly disperse to their homes The editorial points out that it Is impossible for the inn periaI government to distinguish between good and bad Boxers. It says, however, that if the rebel Boxers should still con- Hnue to assemble they will be dealt with summarily.
 Further indications that Prince Yuan has resumed his former ascendeney are found in the Shanghai reports of his pro- motion and in the instaIIment from the same quarter that Gen. Lung Fun Slang has. been appointed generalissimo of the Northern Chinese armies, and Prince Chang, deputy commander in chief of the Boxers. has been made a grand coun- cil lord It is also reported that Loh, former governor of Kiang Su province, a Manchu and bitterly anti-foreigner, has been appointed to succeed u Hung Chang at Canton.
 According to various accounts of the Pei Tang affair, the Chinese had anticipated that the allies would attack in force. The Britishers and others who left Tien Tsin with the intention of cutting off the re- treat of the Pei Tang garrison, arrived too late. They were only half way to their destination when the forts were captured
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
Grand por.al Destroyed

Marquett, Mich., September 23-Grand Portal, the attraction of the famous pic- tured rocks of Lake Superior, has been destroyed Grand Portal was 100 feet high by 17O feet broad on the water line. The cline was cut every thirty feet above the arch and a great mass of rock fell crush ing it in.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
On TheIr Bridal Tour

Editor Carmichael of the Elba Clipper and his bonny bride passed through the city yesterday on their bridal tour to
 Lookout Mountain and other resorts The
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
PLANT SYSTEM.

Effective February 1s. 1900. Pullman sleep ing ear service was inaugurated between Savannah, Ga., and Montgomery Ala. on the following schedule: Leave Saesreah, D. m; arrive Montgomery, S:1O m: leave Montgomery. 7:45 p. m. ; arrive Sa.an- nah, 10:30 a. m
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
Keeping Home sacred

From the Chicago Times-Herald
 Did you ever live in haunted house?'
 No' sir. I have always made it a prac- tice to have the bill collectors call at my office'
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

happy couple were married at Elba Thurs day, Mrs. Carmichael being formerly Miss Boyd, a charming young woman of tha% little city.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
The Best Prescriptiou for MaJar,,

The best prescription for Malaria ChiIls and Fever is bottle of Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply Iron and Quinine in tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price 50c. 4-13- 13-fri-mon-wed-6m
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
PERSONAL.
No Fault to Find

w. P. Manlove has returned from q tx
 weeks visit to his old home 1iifs- -sfa rviarS
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

You can rely on Hoods Sarsaparilla for every form of scrofula. It purifes the blood.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24
Stops the Cough and Works On the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Q Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay Price G cents.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

Invigorating and refreshing -Moerlein Beer.
The age-herald., 1900-09-24

A Gentleman's Smoke Texie Cigars! Texie Cigars!