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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR.
ropic For the Week beginning Jan.
14--ComMent by Rev. s. II. Doyle.


ToPIo.--In the fat country.-Luke XIV, 1l.2i.
In answer to the charge of the Phari.
sees that He received sinners and ate
with them Jesus spoke the three para
bles Of this chapter-the parallels of
the lost sheep the lost coin and the
prodigal SOD. His purpose was to show
that He had come into the world to
seek and to save that which was lost.
But in these parallels He also touching
b pictured the anxiety Of God to save
the lost and the way Of the lost soul
back to God.
The prOdigal son sin the far coun-
try" represents man In the far country
of sin. Sin Is indeed far country. 1t is
far away from God, our Heavenly Fa-
ther 1t is far away from heaven, our
Fathers home. To be In sin Is to be
separated from God, from home and
from country and to be wanderer and
a soJourner in land that is foreign to
us. God has made us for Himself, for
His homo, and IL away because of sin
we are ina far country, and If we per-
Bist In our absence the separation viii
become an impossible gulf. This fact
should cause us to hesitate, to pause
and to consider How may l return
from the far country to my Fathers
homer" and to thank God that way
has been opened up by which we may
return and receive cordial welcome.
The return Of the prodigal son to his
fathers house symbolizes the return of
the sinner to his Heavenly Fathers
home. Life in the far country soon be-
comes unsatisfactory. We want to re-
turn. The prodigal did, and so some
times will all who are away from God.
The prodigal did return and thereby
left an example which all may follow.
Three things characterized the prodi-
gals return: l. Thought. "He came to
himself" He thought upon his condi-
tlon. and this thought and reflection
were produced by diversity. Thought.
lessness keeps many away from God.
II we would think soberly of what we
are away from God and what we may
be If we return to God, more of lis
would return to, God. 2. Resolution.
{. Thought produced decision. He said.
@'I will arise and go to my Father" 8.
Action. The prodigal not only resolved
to return. but he arose and went He
acted up to his decision. Here many
fail. They decide to return to God. but
fail to act up to their decision. If we,
like the prodigal, upon serious reflec-
tion. will decide to return to God and
will do SO, with confession of sin and
with faith In Christ, we also shall be
gladly received and cause joy upon
earth and In heaven.
THE PRAYER MEETING.
Have called meeting" At the
proper time let the leader open on the
topic and on closing call for some one
else to take part who, when having fin
ished, shall call upon another, and so
on until all have been called and have
responded. If any one should not be
prepared, he may simply call upon
some one else. This will make an in
teresting and spirited meeting.
Bible Readings.-Ez Ill, S-13; Ps.
xix, TIA; xiii, 1-3; Ii, II, II; lisa. |,
1s, 10; xxxv, $40; ", II; Jer. iv, 1;
Nal. Ill, 7-12; Math. xi, 2S; John Ill. 10;
xiv, 1-3; II Tim. iv, Z, 8; Heb. xi, 0, 10;
Pet. II, 1925.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

1t was crowded on the avenue, and
there was constant stream of vebi,
cles coming and going. At the crossing
Of two OF the most coDgested streets
stood police officer, tall and com
mandlng, irreproachably dressed and
with an eye that compelled obedience.
When the tide Of travel surged thick.
est, little old lady came to the curb
and looked out into the impossible
stream of carriages and wagons. Bvi-
IDENTIFY she wanted to get across. Tho
gailantry of. the big policeman took
possession OF him. He approached her
and held up his hand.
"nan't he nfrnid. III aoc thnt -on
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

get across safely" he said
The old Indy shook her head nerv.
ousiy and seemed more undecided than
ever. The policeman came nearer.
Taking her arm, he started to lead her
across. stopping the steady stream Of
paseersby In wagons nnd carts. The
old lady hung back. protesting. When
the slow way to the other side Of the
street had been made, the officer re-
leased her arm. She looked at him In
dazed way and said with some sharp.
ness: what on earth did you want to
drag me across that road forY | had
an errand to do on the other side."--
Detroit Free Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16
Knirhts Of Honor.

The December call showed a further
handsome gain in the financial condition
of the W. o. B. fund.
Many Massachusetts lodges are arrang-
ing for smoke talks and public meetings
in the near future.
Grand Dictator Fitzpatrick of New
York is receiving many aattering letters.
praising him for the splendid manner in
which he has held the lodges Of his juris-
dction during the trying times of the
past year. The condition OF the lodges in
New York state is source of much sat
isfaction to the supreme officers. and 1t is
largely due to the aggressive work of the
grand dictator.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

Once a Modern Woodman, one can re-
side on any part Of this great round world
without in the least affecting the validity
of his certificate.
There was no assessment for Decem-
ber.
Now II years old, the Modern Wood
men continue to furnish protection at the
low rate Of $3.50 per $1,000.
Hereafter camps cannot violate the
head camp bylaw--in spirit, at least, by
having every member commissioned a
deputy. The number of commissioned
deputies will hereafter be limited to five.
When new member comes into the
camp. present him with copy of the by
laws.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

1t is stated that over 5000 members OF
the order in New Jersey have seeded
and will form new organization. The
new order is to be known as the knights
Of Ladies Of Protection. II embraces
every lodge in New Jersey that was for
merly connected by charter with the
Knights and Ladies OF Honor. The or
ganization will be incorporated under
the state Inv. There viii! be three classes
of insurance-$250. $500 and $1,000. The
assessment rates will be payable semi.
annually and will be the same as the old
system of the knights and Ladies of
Honor.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

The Liberte publishes a really ntelli-
gent telegram from New York, describ-
Ing how Sir Brooklyn (eaglel, the great
est politician of the Washington gov
ernment. denies the possibility Of the
new triple alliance. In order to explain
the status of Sir Brooklyn the editor
adds In n note that "engle" is a word
which has no equivalent in the French
political language. That editor, like
Bottom, ought to be translated.-Lon-
don Glnha. $50
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

There must be motive above either
laughter or tears IL one is to receive
permanent good at any service. Learn
ing is sobriety. The emotions have
their subordinate Office, but the intelli-
gence must not be ignored. Paul
might have kept his auditor awake
by humorous story, but he preferred
to let him sleep. We must learn to go
to church because 1t is the church. The
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

"Their married life isn't happy, eh?"
"She says such sharp and sarcastic
things to him ita becoming nnbeara-
ble." 0-,
"Why, he told me before he married
her that. that was what he admired
most about her." t
Yes. He considered It wit them
Philadelphia Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

New York state has just cause to be
proud of her Royal Arcanum record.
About % per cent of the entire mem ber-
ship is within her borders.
The Royal Arcanum reports a gain OF
2,7OO members for the past year.
During the past year over $1,000. 900
has been paid to widows and orphans.
This will make grand total of over $50,
100000 that has been collected md paid
out since the Royal Arcanum started up
on its mission in 1877.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16
MAccABEEs.
Large Decrease In Suspensions
From Various Tents.


From Various Tents.
One very marked feature Of Maccabee
work for 1890 is the large decrease iu
the percentage of suspensions. The re-
ports for October show total suspensions
of only 1926 on an aggregate member
ship in the supreme tent OF more than
10000. This number OF suspensions is
much smaller than for October, 1898.
with a total membership nearly 2S,000
less than now.-Bee Hive.
The total supreme tent membership is
now nearly 100000: in all branches about
100000.
There are GOO subordinate tents and
hives in the United States and Canada.
Benefits amounting to the enormous
sum of $l4 100000 have been paid by the
order.
Apollo tent, Chicago. is the largest un-
der supreme tent Jurisdiction. with a
membership of 1,432.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

first effort may not accomplish Its pur-
pose. but along this line Christ reveals
Himself. Attend church not for the
sake Of the messenger, but the mes
sage; not for the music, but the
praise; not for the pulpit, but the pew.
We confess TO the ideal, but there is
no real worship beneath it.-Presby-
terlan Journal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

Mary Lincoln Temple of New Castle
recently admitted 20 candidates and re-
ceived II applications.
Past Supreme Chief Thomas Birchsll,
formerly member of Keystone castle.
No. l. Of Philadelphia, who removed to
Delaware. has returned to the Quaker
City and been admitted to membership
in st. Paul's castle.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

The advancement
OF Mr.. Mckinley
to this high office
is an acknowl-
edgment OF his
fitness for the
. sition and
ability to sue
cessfully guide
I h @ fraternity
for the ensuing
year. Last year
Mr.. Mckinley
was elected dep
uty grand master
and demonstrat-
ed in that Office
and In others
u.hich ha hpa
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

"He made me eat my words"
The villain strobe stifiiy TO the center
Of the stage. his gait MAILING it easy
for the calcium light man to keep him
covered"
He made me eat my words! 'Tis
true, but no matter. They were writ
ten on n soda cracker, with my usual
foresight" ir
And he laughed cruel, crafty laugh.
Baltimore American.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

There probably has never been an or.
ganization which for the first three or
four years OF its existence has made the
growth and financial record that the
Fraternal Union of America has.
The lodges In Wyoming. Montana
Idaho, Washington and California are
reported to be growing
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16
MASONIC.
Ohio Masonic Home Loyalty Support
cd-south, West aud East.

We like the way the different grand
bodies in Ohio support the Masonic home
at Springfield. Each one contributes lib.
orally every year. Last year the four
grand bodies gave $1S,0GG.05. The grand
commandery. at Its recent annual con-
ciave, donated $500 to that noble char
ity. Quite different the action of the
grand lodge OF Illinois, which haggled
over a donation Of $4,000 from its well
filed treasury and finally gave Its home
s1,000.--Masonic Standard. -s.
j.. S. Wester6eld Is grand high priest
Of Royal Arch Afasons of Arkansas and
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

Lord, forever at Thy side
Let my place and portion bes
Strip me Of the robe OF pride.
Clothe me with humility.
Meekly may my soul receive
All Thy spirit hath revealed,
Thou hast spoken: believe
Though the prophecy were sealed.
Quiet as little child
wenned from the mothers breast,
BY no subtlety beguiled,
On Thy tilthiul word rest.
Saints feios,ing evermorc.
In the Issd Jehovah trust:
Him IN all his ways adore,
wisc and wonderful and iust.
AA James Montgomery.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16
ODD FELLOWS.

Grand Master of the order In IIIi-
nois-Lodee LnkIcts.
L. L. Mckinley Of Ottawa was elected
grand master Of the order at the recent
session OF the grand lodge Mt Springfield.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-16

'utHt Vt u H '
with horror. There
Ia no necessity for
the ordeal Of child
birth to be either
painful or danger:
Gus. The use OF
Nf0Tunutl EpIPNr
The sun., 1900-10-17
CANTON DELTA IN REVOLT.

Chinese Troops Kent Busy In Tcrri-
tory Adjacent to RongskonE.
Washington, Oct. 16.-A dispatch from
Hongkong says that over 10000 Chinese
troops are engaged in suppressins the
disorders in the tsrritery adjacent to
Hongkong. The East river IL infested
witk pirates, whs have blocked the chan,
mel.
The tswa of Waichau IN in possession
of the resels who are devastating the
whale eosaHy.
A mixed sslunn, including 800 Indian
troops, passseSed to tue frsntier OF the
eeloAy. Ifss Chinese rasbls alta acked the
Portuguese ssards at Macao, bat were
repxlssa.
The whole Of the delta is in rebellion
nndsS ths leadership OF Kang Yu Wei
and the secret society knewa as tie
TriadE.
Confirmation has been received here Of
the execution OF Chang Yen Hocn. the
former Chinese minister to the Uaitcd
States. Chang was a loyal adherent oi
the emperor and warm supporter Of the
latter's reform movements. When the
empress dowGger supplanted the en.pe.,
or two years ago, lie Was bauishe,l Il
Nebradco, but through the intervculi4i
Of the American and British minister.
his punishment was coMmuted 70 ban
ishment ii the distant province Of kash
gdria.
II now appears that the empress dow
agcr, taking advantage Of the late rei&l
of terror at peking ana Knowing Caa1S'
influence with the emperor, ordered hi
execution hy decap.taton. \ report thlt
he had been executed reached he:e sep.t
months aso, ard this ha8 been aliac.i
ticated from several sources.
Chang was considered lg those fninilin
with Chinese affairs as one Of the able,
if not the ablcst man il China. He ha5
been decorated i the queen Of Gara
Britain and tie enipcrUrs Of Russia a',t
Germany. He waG pr"-omincatly I'll
most liberal and c7iligll' 2npd or Chimes.
statesmen, and had his life been spared Ill
the occupation Of Pesing BY the allies Ii
doubtless would have been recalled Gn3
have taken an active part in the pending
negotiations and future government -
China
The sun., 1900-10-17
The Alabama In Commission.

Philadelphia, Oct. 1G.-The battleship
Alabama went into commission at
Cramps shipyard with simple ceremo-
MES. The entire crew Of $50 officers and
mon were paraaed on the forward deck,
when Captain Willard II. Brownson, who
will command the ship, read his orders
and had the flag ana his pennant raised.
The principal officers Of the Alabama, be-
sides her commander, are Lieutenant
Commanders G. j. Badger, A. l.. Zane
and Albert Gleabes, Iieutenants W. G.
Il. Muir. T. g. Dewey, S. f. Robinson,
w. Phelps and T. Jewell, Ensign j. IL.
Rays. Surgeon II. II. Green, Passed As
sistant Surgeon T. w. Richards, Pay
master S. McGowan and Captain Of Ma
rines l.. j. Magill.
The sun., 1900-10-17
MBRRIAMs REPORT.
II Shows There We're no Indian
Troubles In His Department.

1t Shows There We're No Indian
Troubles In His Department.
Washington, Oct. 16.-There were no
Indian troubles in the department of the
Colorado last year, according to General
Merriam, and the only difficulties be-
tween white men and Indians were indi-
yidual, arising from cards and whisky.
The white men, says the general, were
the aggressops.
In the course of his annual report Gen
sral Merriam states the disposition of his
troops and says:
sit will be observed that nearly all OF
the posts are placed on or in the imme-
diate vicinity of large reservations. The
exceptions, Forts Dougles, ID. A. Rus
sell and Logan, are at important railroad
centers, rendering their garrisons quickly
available for emergencies in any direc-
tion.''
The general speaks with commenda-
tion of the excellent progress being made
toward civilization by the Apaches, un-
der the management of Captain Nichoi-
son. Seventh cavalry. He says: Il found
them largely and successfully engaged in
agriculture and saw large numbers of
men, as well as women, at work in the
fields, most unusual for Indians. | was
also told by railroad officials that they
could not employ better men for railroad
labor than these Apache Indians. In
view of these facts and of the assurance
by Captain Nicholson of the absolute
loyalty and efficiency of his Indian po-
lice, recommended the withdrawal OF all
the troops from San Carlos agency in
stead Of repairing that post"
The sun., 1900-10-17
THOMAS F. LANE DEAD.
The SOn-in-Iaw of senator Diack-
burn Commits Suicide.

The SOn-fn-Iuw of senator Black
burn Commits Suicide.
Washington, Oct. 16. - Thomas #.
Lane, son-in-law OF ex-senator Black
burn, committed suicide at his home here.
Mr.. Lane entered the house and shot
himself in the presence Of his little daugh-
ter while his wife was resting on a
couch in an adjoining room. Death was
almost instantaneous.
Mr.. Lane was the American repre-
sentative of the London ordnance firm
Of Nickcrs' Sons Il Maxim. He was
We'll to do. prominently connected and
familiar figure in Washington society.
Ii is said that he was driven to the act
by brooding over his i'll health. He was
told some time ago that he had Bright's
disease, and he allowed the matter to
prey on his mind.
His wife. who was lucille Blackburn
had n narrow escape from death by q
pistol wound about three years ago. The
Lanes were then living ut the Hotel Wei
lin@ton. Mr.. Lane was out of town
much Of the time, and Mrs. Lane kept Il
loaded revolver in her bureau drawer.
One night she was found in her room
with Il bullet wound in her breast, and it
was explained by the family that i'll TAX
ing some laces from the drawer the pistol
had been lifted up and, falling on the
hammer exploded. She fingered between
life and death for some time, but ulti-
matcly recovered. The shock of her hus-
bands death has completely Frustrated
\ her, and she is now under the constant
q care of a physician.
a Senator Blackburn was in Hagers-
q town, Md, when the news of the suicide
reached him. He had been on cam
K Daign tour of the state. He left as soon
as possible for Washington, and it is
Slliely that the occurrence will force him
Ito abandon any further active work in
the campaign.
& Thomas +. Lane was a native of New
Hampshire, but his parents moved to
Summit, N. J., when he was boy, and
he spent many years there. He was well
#known in Louisville, KY, where he met
4 Miss Blackburn, On moving to Wash
The sun., 1900-10-17
Moro Americans Captured.

Manila, Oct II, via Hongkong, Oct 16.
A detachment of 20 men of the Twen-
ty-fourth regiment while engaged in re,
pairing telegraph wires Oct. 10 at a
point near san Jose, Suevo Eciia prov
ince, Isle de Lllzon We're set upon by 200
rebels and were overpowered and scat.
tered. Seven of the Americans reached
San lose, but it is probable that the re-
maindcr were captured. The enemy sur
plised a party Of scouts of the Forty
third infantry at point three miles from
Tal,loban, Leyte island, killing three Of
the Americans at the first yolley. Two
escaped and gave the alarm, but the IN
cmy succeeded Ii cyading their pursaers.
The sun., 1900-10-17
Read Tie ~t.n
siarslcnn L,tn,oerata Eiehting.

Fractional diltereuces iii the Demo
cratic party IL Baltimore arc rampant.
lie continued sl.&af'crtion of the gold
Democrats. niany OF whom contributed
10 lie paity treasury il the last tWo Or
tiGve caApa.sna, cai.sas Il l%til OF
ii.n,iS. Then Inc quarrel between tie
h:siA ana ti.9 organization peaple on
oile side ani a..yor Hayes and the
MUsltaa:i i3op.e ANA tilcii friends Oil
tie c;i:er ilaf Eaeoiao vpeG bitter. The
E,t:sP o:wtly charge TINT tie manoy
contributed % hri.l to ei9ct Eiyaa VIII
bc saved 10 Ec!is i,;sin in His fight IN
the primaries IL November and again
next spring. - result the Hayes,
Morrison people have refused 10 CON
tribute - ha general campaign fund
and are making tip q special fund. part
Of which MAY be used in the present
campaign. but the major portion. it is
believed. viii Ee used in the primary
fights.
1t ia feared by the leaders that the
factieaal fg,l amGnr tl:c Democrats
will cause t!.a c!ty 10 so so strongly for
Mckinley tiint the Eyyn. majority In
Tie c9;n,'es VII L, overcome.
The sun., 1900-10-17
~. q. n. =. Convention.

FTolyokc, Mass, Oct. 16.-The Massa-
chusc;ts w. c. T. t. convention opened
il thu Sccond Congregational church
with large attendance. the afternoon
being given up almost entirely to reports.
The convention was called to order bY the
president. Mrs Katherine Lente Steven
son, and this was followed by the singing
OF the crusade hymn Give to the winGs
thy fears" The roll call was read by the
recording secretary, Mrs. Helen G.. Rice
of Boston. Various miscellaneous bus-
ness followed.
The sun., 1900-10-17
Thc nnl.ens Isonbery.

HavNua. Odt. IG.-The police Of Ibis
city have cahled 70 the French aulhori-
ties that Sept. u two well known and
suspicious characters, Jimincz Capote
and Hernandez Fehles, sailed for Spain
on the same steamer as Mrs. Horatia
Ruhens. who was robbed Of money AMI
jewalrg eatimatpd II more than $2o,e !
in vallo while on Il train between MaG j.
aud Paris The police authorities
Spain wern also informed that a |
man was also on board the steame' ,
that h. also is suspected of kn
something about The robbery. II
licved that plot to rob Mrs. Ru
was concocted in Havana.
The sun., 1900-10-17
AGREEMENT ON CHINA
French Note Has Been Accepted by
All The Powers.
AS BASIS FOR NEGOTIATIONS
Diplomatic Corps In Picking Approve
the Proposals, Minister Conger
Raising nm Objection to the
Method of Procedure.

Paris, Oct. 16.-At cabinet council
held at the Elysee palace the minister of
foreign affairs, NJ. Delcasse, announced
that all the powers have accepted the
French note as the basis for negotiations.
The minister added that he had been
informed Ii Hung Chang has just or,
dercI the Black Flags and Kwang-Si
troops, which are traversing the province
of Human on their way to join the court
ut San-Fu, to abandon their march and
return to Canton.
A dispatch received by the Havas
agency from Tien-tsin, dated Oct. Is,
says:
Tho British ambassador, being in.
formed from London Of the basis Of he.
gotiations proposed by NJ. Delcasse,
French minister of foreign affairs called
u meeting of the diplomatic corps in Pc,
king. The French propositions were
unanimously approved, and appreciation
was expressed OF Frances initiative.
United States Minister Conger alone rails
sd in objection, not against the PROPOSE.
tions, but against the method Of proceed.
tire. Mr.. Conger deemed that the French
propositions would have to be imposed
uDon the Chinese daring he negotia.
tions
"NNhile these propositions are forniuat-
ed ~ being the basis Of negotiation, diff
fcrcnt ministers, among athels the Brit
ish and Italian, presented certain de-
mands. especially the replacement uf tht
tsung-li-yamen by minister Of foreign
affairs and the posting for two years oi
the DEGREES concerning the punishment u
the instigators Of the anti-Europeai
movement. These demands are approved
by all minister's
According to tho same dispatch. should
Pao-Ting-Fu resist the demands to sur
render, the place will be bombarded and
the inhabitants e1emplarily punished
The sun., 1900-10-17
4 rinrinc nistnster.

New York, Get. little sugar laden
tramp steamship Neptune arrived i'll pori
frcn Java, via Delaware breakwater.
Captain Walters reported that while
steaIning pp the coast he sighted \ coast
wise vessel with cabin lights which aI-
peared to be u Morgan line steamship
lying still ab3nt three miles east north
cast from the Northeast End ligh;Ship.
Gn approaching sa,ne person called fror:
fhe steamship 10 Keep on" and the
Neptune sheefcd REay. suddenly ruNning
into quantity of wrce!;a.e consisting q
srars and rig,in:. Az well as coula Ep
seen the wreci: rpprarcd 70 be si'li'ta,t
schooner 18th ,a'r"asis aboyn wiien.
Captain Waiter thai.;li tile sl.ppasa I
Metg'a l;tar i91 Icon III c4!l;sien W!,a
ai.l sl;;,!i tla sthaeaer.