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THE AMEROAN PREACHING THE TRUTH Ret. John Ue'f Powerful Sermon in Dfens of th Publio Schools. Saj That (he Koni Catholic ( hurrh nd It Hlrnurrby tr Arrjnl Atalnt the Sjklem. Lt Sunday evening at the First Method li-t Epleoopul church, corner Clark and Washington atrwU, Chicago, Rev. John Lee took for hla subject: The lubllo Schools of ThU Country," and apoke from the Uxt: Spoaklng the truth In love. Ephea tana 4, 15. Mr. Lee said in part: The prat aim of all who love the Lord Jcaua Chrlbt, whether they be "eastern or western, reformed or unreforrood," ahould lie not only to apeak "the truth," but to apoak It "In love." Thia la my purpose tonight. Some time ago Judge Glbhona, of thti city, In a lecture de livered before the Catholic Literary Association of Chicago, said: "Let no man, priest or layman, ever lift a finger or upeak a woid against the pub lic school a of thia country or we will tell him that In doing ao be la not representing us, and that ho la doing the Catholic of thia country an In justice and an Injury." Did not the lata Archbishop Ilughea apeak more than "a word against the public school of thia country?" He said: "The burg lars, the robbers, the Incendiaries, the murderers, assassins, garrotcrs and rioters who lnfost our streets and alleys, rendering property and person alike insecure, and threatening to deluge our streets with blood and convert our boasted civilization into the most fear ful anarchy, are but the matured grad uates cf the public chools, the ropro Bentativea of Its morality, the finished specimens of Its powers." Did not the late Romnn pontiff speak more than a "word against the public schools of this country?" The forty-seventh proposition of the papal syllabus of errors, published by Pope Plus IX. In December, 1804, asserts that public schools should be under the ecclesiasti cal authority, government and Influence of the church of Rome, and should not be subject to civil power, nor should they be made to conform to the wish of rulers or to the spirit of the age. If Archbishop Ilughes and Popo Plus IX. could revisit the shorea of tlmo, who thinks that Judge Gibbon would have the courage to stand in the presence of these men and accost them as fol lows: "Most holy father and most reverend archbishop, in speaking against the public schools you do not represent the Roman Catholics of this republic; still more, you do them an In justice and an Injury." ASKS A FEW POINTED QUESTIONS. Has Judge Gibbon examined "The Catholic Educator's Manual on Schools?" Has ho even glanced at this book? Is he not aware tf the fact that Its author received from Cardinal Gib bons "congratulations on the manner in which he has handled this vital question? This'author declares "Non- Catholics, perhaps, are astonished that our bishops are so bold in denouncing the public state schools. It might bo answered them that thoy have yet to learn what a bishop is." Is it possible that Judge Gibbons, not an ignorant son-Catholic, but an educated Roman Catholic, has not even yot learned what a Roman Catholio bishop is? Bishop McQuald, speaking on the subject of education, sajs: "It Is not left with bishops to choose In this matter. They receive commands from an authority higher than their own." Against this "authority higher than their own" Judge Gibbons knows full well that neither "prlf et nor layman" dare "lift a finger or speak a word." What! Is the pope a friend to "the public schools of this country?" I will not quote his many utterances on this sub ject. - Before, however, presenting what Cardinal Gibbons has to say on this vital theme let me quietly Invite your attention to the very remarkable utter ance of a distinguished American Ro man Catholic and the very remarkable utterance of a distinguished Italian Roman Catholic. Many years ago this distinguished American Roman Catho lic, Dr. Bronson, whom the church of Rome considers one of the greatest philosophers this country ever pro duced, said: "The worst governed cities in the Union are precisely those in which Catholics are the most influ ential in elections and have the most to do with municipal affairs. We furnish more than our share of the rowdies, the drunkards, and the vicious popula lation of our large cities." A few years ago this distinguished Italian Roman Catholic, Leo XIII., the lumen cle coeto, as he has been called, spoke sorrowfully in one of his apostolic letters of "some who, not content with the part of sub mission which belongs to them in the church, think they may take part in its government," and very firmly ad monishes them as follows: "To the pastors alone has been given the full power of teaching, judging, directing; on the faithful has been imposed the duty of following these Us&chiugs, of submitting with docility to these judg ments, of letting themselves be gov erned, corrected and led to salvation." It will not be ami for Judge Gibbons to rt-flect on thene utterance; the one the utterance of a philosopher, the other the utterance of a pope. WHAT CARDINAL GIBUONS SAYS. Cardinal Gibbons la considered by many a a man who la very temperate in hla statement. The, prevailing opinion Is that he dots not belong to that eitreme wing of the church of Rome that U so faithfully represented by Arvhblchop Corrlgan. The cardinal awKcrts that our yUm of education is "mutilated and defective," "Imperfect and vicious," prophesies that it "bodes mischief to our country and endangers the stability of our government," and assures us that "the remedy" for the "defects" which he olwerve "would be supplied if the denomination system" "were applied In our public schools." "Vicious:" That is a strong word, and that is the very word Cardinal Gib bons applies to our "system of educa tion." Ah, there Is no mistaking It, Rome hates the public school with a deadly hatred. "The denomination system!" This is "the remedy," Cardinal Glblntna de clares, for the "defects" of our present system. "For the sake of peace," ex claims a timid citizen, "let Rome have a share of the publio school funds." "Never! To do this would be a national disgrace; stronger still, national sui cide. "Bodes mischief to our country and endangers tho stability of our gov ernment'" What! Is the cardinal a prophet? Is he sounding a note of warning? Is he aware of the existence of some plot? Is he In possession of facts which warrant him in believing that the Jesuits, who "planned and promoted a war for the up holding of American slavery, are now planning and promoting a war for the destruction of the Amorlcan publio school? Amid the darkness of the gathering storm breaks thoro not on our ears a prophetic outburst from some strong soul? Listen! "If we are to havo another contest in the near future of our national existence I predict that the dividing line will not be Mason and Dixon's, but it will be between patriot ism and intelligence on one side and superstition, ambition, and ignorance on the other." That prophet was one of the greatest military heroes that ever'unshoalhed a sword. That prophet sounded the death knell of the con federacy. That prophet, under God's blessing, gave to the republic, reeling under the blows of the Jesuits, the grant of a now life. The Worship of False and True Ideas. The history of the Roman empire seems to have demonstrated ihat force or projorty was not a saviour. They had an unprogresslve religion like modern Romanism. The history of Greece seems to have demonstrated that art and manufactures was not a saviour. They had an un progresslve religion like modern Ro manism. Tho history of Judea seems to have demonstrated that religious ceremony and sacrifice wasnot a saviour. They had an unprogresslve religion like modern Komantsra. The history of Egypt seems to have demonstrated that the most Immense structure the Pyramid was not a saviour. They had an unprogressive religion like modern Romanism. The history of Phocnecia seems to have demonstrated that ships and commerce was not a saviour, laey had an unprogressive religion like modern Romanism. The history of Babylon and Assyrea seems to have demonstrated that irri gation and agriculture, riches, power or stately edifice was not a saviour, They had an unprogresslve religion like modern Romanism. All these nations, after an average of 1,500 years, either passed awav or ceased as a great national force. Why? They neglected to keep the masses in telligent, from which to draw inventive skill, the life of a nation. Intelligent want is the father and intelligent necosslty is the mother of Invention. There Is no limit nor end to Inventive ingenuity among a moral and intelligent people. Just as soon as a people cease to be Inventive, to bear fruit, they cease to progress. Ignorance and immorality are the enemies of in' verftlon; thess, too, are the enemies of national progress, they are the active agents of national decay, A nation is as intelligent as it is in its most ignorant part, just as a bridge ia as strong as it is in its weakest part. The American public school is its national, moral, intellectual and inven tive citadel, or stronghold: because, intelligence is always moral, and morality, associated with intelligence, is always Inventive; therefore, our pub lic schools are the life and hope and foundation of our existence because it educates in competition the youth of both sexes, of the country, and educa tion is intelligence, and intelligence is the life-blood of a nation. N. A. List. The Tnl up of Good Bread is appreciated by everyone, but so few are able to secure uniformly good, re suits. This is often due to the fact that when milk is used the character of it Is exceedingly variable; by using IJorden s Peerless Jirand Evaporated Cream you will overcome this difliculty Try It. IK) M)T WIST Mil. Engagement f a Human Catholic Pr fcaaar at Peoria Opposed lj Citizen. Peokia, 111., Aug. 13. The village of North Peoria 1 excited over the religious question, the cause of the trouble being the engagement of Pro fessor A. J. Rookmeyer, formerly principal of Brlmfield public school and a Roman catholic, as principal of the North Peoria schools. War has not only been declared against the principal, but also the members of the school board responsible for his engage ment. This evening the citizens held an Indignation meeting at the school building and It was attended by nearly all the residents of the city. Many speeches were made and some of them were very heated and pointed. The community Is divided on the religious question, but by a vote ot more than thieo to one a decision against the school board and the principal was reached. The meeting lasted until a late hour, and a committee was ap pointed to ask Mr. Ilookmeyer to tender his resignation. Another committee was appointed to request William Hawley Smith and S. B. Hazard, the objectionable members of the board, to resign. These committees will wait on the principal and school directors and report at a subsequent meeting. Messrs. Smith and Hazard are prom inent residents of the city. Mr. Smith is an elocutionist and last winter toured with Bill Nye. Mr. Hazard Is a mem ber of the agricultural firm of Rouse, Hazard & Co. Mr. Smith admits that he knew Mr. Bookmeyer was a catholic at the time he engaged him, but de clares he did not know the sentiment of the people. Edgar Scott, another member of the board, was present at the meeting and explained that it was while Buffering from a gunshot wound that his signature to the report was secured on false representations. Another "Falrbault Scheme.' The controversy which has taken place at Syracuse N. Y., In regard to leasing a building, which has just boon erected by the Roman Catholics, and which is designed for school purposes, la a reminder that the church of Rome is still endeavoring to advance the in terests of that church at the expense of the publio school system. Last fall St. Lucy's parish completed the erection of a school building. Shortly after the completion of the building a written proposition was sub mitted to the board of education re questing them to make use of the building for public school purposes, for which a nominal rental of one dollar per year was to be paid to the city. The board of education was requested to pay the salaries of teachers and meet the other expenses of maintaining the Institution ' as a public school. The original proposition was that only Catholic teachers should be employed in the school, but the written proposi tion submitted to the board contained no such limitation. The principal argument adduced in favor of tho propo sition to employ Catholic teachers was that it was a hardship upon the Catho lic portion of the community to bo com pelled to contribute toward the sup port of the publio school system, and also to provide for the maintenance of parochial schools for the religious edu cation of their children. The written proi08ltion brought out so much opposition and so much feeling was developed over the affair that the ad vocates of the measure saw that it would not receive the sanction of tho board of education, and the day before the proposition came to a vote, the vicar-general stepped in and withdrew the whole proposition. An effort was also made by several of the teachers to introduce the reading of the Catholic version ot the Bible in their divisions. The board requires that teachers read daily from the Holy Scriptures, without specifying parties larly the version to be used; and al though copies of the authorized version are supplied to all the schools, with the expectation that they would be used, several of the Catholic teachers interpreted this requirement of the board as giving them the right to mak use of any version they saw fit, and sub stituted the Catholic Bible. Upon being questioned concerning it, some of the teachers stated that they had been told by the vicar-general that he under stood there would be no objection to their usinsr the Douay version. When the matter was considered by the board it was decided that only the authorized version could be used, and the teachers were instructed to use the Bible pro vided by the state, and If any change was desired, application must be made to the board for permission to make such change. E. E. Parlin In the American Sentinel. An Unholy Alliance. John P. Altgeld, the anarchist gov ernor of Illinois, has apparently re covered his nerve which was so badly shaken by public indignation and newspaper criticism following his in famous course in pardoning the Chicago anarchists. An evidence of this is his latest political move, that of allying himself with the agitators and extrem ists in the American Railway Union He hopes by this to gain the support of that organization, which, with the further assistance of the friends of the pardoned anarchists and all tho non deacript political elements of hi state, will enable him to control the legis lature and secure his election to the United State senate a the successor of Mr. Cullom. Mayor Hopkins, the protector of Chicago gamblers, is named a the third party in this unholy alliance of lawlessness and democracy. Because of hla misuse of power, his alien sympathies, and his constant companionship of all that Is against the best Interests of the country, Gov. Altgeld li one of the most dangerous men before the American people. J'hiladtlphia Press. Douglas County Fair. This year the county fair will have a double attraction. The Douglas County Agricultural Society have joined teams with the trotting and pacing horse breeders of Nebraska, and will hold a joint fair September 3d to "th. This arrangement enables them to offer a finer exhibit, give larger purses and premiums, and In every way make a better fair, than has ever' been given in Douglas county. A special program has been prepared for Labor Day, September 3d. Trotting, pacing and running races, foot races, a newsboys race. etc. A splendid day for all. Turu out and show your loyalty to your county, September 3d to 7th. The best fair ever held in Douglas county will be September 3d to 7th. A special program for Labor Day. Big purses for the trotters and pacers and liberal premiums In all departments. Edward Baumley, for livery, and St. Marys Ave 17th The Kith Annual State 0. A. It. Re Union Will be held at Grand Island Aug. 27th to Sept. 1st, 18U4. One fare for the round trip via the Union Pacific: Tickets on sale from all points in Ne braska Aug. 25th to Aug. 28th, in clusive, and from points within one hundred miles of Grand Island Aug. 2Gih to Sept. 1st, Inclusive. Eat Dyball's Candies, 1518 Douglas Pittsburg, U. A. It. Arrangements. The "Rock Island" comes to the front as usual with very low rates Jor the National Encampment, G. A. R., at Pittsburg, Pa. The round trip rate is $10 from Chicago, add one fare to Chic ago to arrive at through round trip rate. Tickets will be sold September 8th and 9th, good to return leaving Chicago September 14th, 18th or 25th. No signing, stamping, depositing or other needless work required at Pitts burg; when the ticket is purchased everything is settled. These tickets are good to stop off once on the return at any point east of Chicago within the final limit of the ticket. Through cars of every class will be run to Pittsburg, and it should be borne in mind that the "Rock Island" carefully handles this class of business and never allows any line to approach it, in the generous treatment of the old vets and their friends. Call on or write any agent of the C, R. I & I'. Ry. for particulars, or ad dress, Jno. Sehastian, G. P. A., Chicago, 111. Iluir Kates to Washington, D. C. Last chance to go east cheap. August 23 and 24, the Burlington Route will sell round trip tickets to Washington, D. C, at the one way rate. This on account of the great Knights Pythias Conclave. Tickets and full Information at 1324 Farnam St. M. J. Dowling, City Pass. Agent. John Rudd, jeweler and optician, 317 North Sixteenth street. Watch re pairing a specialty. Rome classes every body who does not belong to her church as infidels or heretics, and yet she is always crying about religious toleration and the "big otry" ef the A. P. A. One Fare For the Round Trip. The Union Pacific will sell tickets to the 16th Annual Reunion to be held at Grand Island at the rate of one fare for the round trip from all joints in Ne braska, Aug. 25th to 28th, inclusive, also from points within one hundred miles of Grand Island, Aug. 2Gth to Sept. 1st, inclusive. Eat Dyball's delicious Cream Candies 1518 Douglas St. Xoinuer or Reunion. When is it? Aug. 27th to Sept. 1st. Where is it? Grand Island, Neb. What is it? 16th Annual State, G A. R. Reunion. The Union Pacific will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip from all Ne braska points on Aug. 25th to 28th in- elusive, and from points within one hundred miles of Grand Island, Aug, 26th to Sept. 1st, inclusive. Special Master Commissioner's Sale, Pnder and bv virtue of an order of sale on decree of foreclosure of mortise issued out of the district court for UoukIrs county, .e hrtiKka. and tome directed. 1 will, on the 25th day of September,' A. I). Ih-.h, at iO o'clock A. M. of said day, at the north front door of the county court house. In the city of Omaha, PotiKlas county, Nebraska, sell at public auction to the hichest. bidder for cash, the pro rouerty described In said order ol sale as follows, to-wit : Th nmth twenty-four 4-(21 4-3) feet, of the south seventy-four 2-5 174 2-5) feet of lot number six itii In block "N" ot iow's addition to the city of Omaha, in Douglas county, Ne hrLNka. Said property to be sold to SHtlsfy the nbilntltt. J W. Soulres. Trustee, In the sum of four hundred and rllty and SMI) dollars (i4."0.2,.i and costs taxed at seventy-three and 1S-KK) (S7H.18I with lnteresttrom Sep tember lKth, 1MO. together with accruing costs accordlne to a ludirnictit rendered by the district court of bald Douttlas county, at Its September term, A. D. In a certain sction then and there ueBdlm. wherein. I. W Squires, Trustee, is plaintiff, and Henry Sanguin and others defendants. Omaha, Nebraska, Aueum iilrd. 1W4. JOHN W. LYTLE. Special Master Commissioner, fieorire B. Turkiueton. attorney. j. W. Squires, Trustee, vs. Henry Sanguln, ev al. ioe. to. i o. o--a Lobeck-Linn -WHOLESALE Builders' Hardware, Cutlery AND TOOLS. -TRY US ONCE FOR LLCK. 1404 Douglas St. Telephone W.R.BENNETT CQ. ALWAYS THE This is the Big Store Everywhere you look Every a Surprise Bargain. Arm yourself for the fray. A couple of Silver Dollars will enable you to Merchandise. ICE CREAM SODA, 5c. FINE CANDIES AND CONFEC TIONARY. BREAD Fresh every day, per loaf, 2c WALL PAPER the finest and cheap est. PAINTS and WINDOW GLA.SS. CARPETS, MATTINGS and RUGS. LACE CURTAINS and DRAPERIES. milliners-fine line hats at 25c on the Dollar to Close Out. SHOES The Cheapest Place in the City All Good, Fresh Re liable Stock No Job-Lots or Bankrupt Stock Good Wear at Low Prices. . FOR THE TABLE. we can reduce your grocery bill. 31b. can Pineapple 12i 21b. can Strawberries M 15 31b. can White Cherries." .20 Breakfast Bacon, per lb 11 Coin Special Sugar Ham 12 6lb. can i resh Mackerel in Tomato Sauce 35 W. R. BENNETT CO., C. AND TRAVELING BAGS. REPAIRING DONE. 1406 Douglas Street. OMAHA, Neb. i Best Goods In the market. Children's and Boys' Shoes at same O. LANG. Iowa .Methodists. Cedar Raptds, la., Aug. 16. The 3,000 delegates from the four confer ences in Iowa, attending the Methodist jubilee here, declared their stand on various national questions and among the resolutions adopted was one declar ing that the public schools should be kept free from sectarian and political influences. How's This! We offer One Hundreds Dollars Reward for any case of Cat arrh that cannot be cured by uau s catarrn rurt. F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props., Toledo, O. We the undersigned have known F. J. 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With Little Prices. way you turn, you run against carry away an armful of Honest 4 Nice Mackerel for 25 Griddle Cake Flour, Self Raising; 21b. pkg 7 21b. can Sugar Corn 9 Succotash, per 21b. can . 7 Pumpkin, per 21b. can 7 Lima Beans, per 21b. can 8 Strained Honey, per lb 10 Beer Mug- Mustard 10 Prestqps California Flakes, 21b. pkgll GENTS FURNISHINGS. SUMMER UNDERWEAR MUST GO RE GARDLESS OF COST. Light Weight Balbriggan 19 Fine Balbriggan 25 98o Boys Suits, 2 styles at 79 65c Silk Stripe Negligee Shirts. ... 48 81.48 Fine Madras, Silk Stripe Shirts 1.25 82.00 Men's Scotch Wool Pants. . . .1.48 $1.65 Boy's Cassimere Wool Long Pants 98 Waiters Aprons , 15 Waiters Extra Fine Coats 85 Painters Overalls. With Bibs 35 Driving Gloves at .'. 19 1502-12 Capitol Avenue. BUY YOUR TRUNKS WHERE THEY ARE MADE AND PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY. H. FORBY, MANUFACTURER OF SHOES 38fc BOOTS of all Kinds for the Next 30 Days, GREAT REDCTION. LADIES SHOES worth 5.00 will go at J3.76C3 4.00 a.oo 2.so 6.00 5.00 3.00 2.50 3.00 2.50 1.75 4.50 3.75 2.65 2.00 MEN'S SHOES Reduction for CASH, for 80 Days 718 South 16th St. (CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS. We Cannot Wash Your 8oul, But We can Make Linen White at Snow. 1110-1112 - DODGE - ST. OMAHA. NEB. JAMES AINSCOW, Telephone 528. Secretary and Mgr. M. O. MAUL. Successor to Drexel & Maul. Undei taker and Embalmer 1417 FARNAM ST. Tel. 225. OMAHA. NEB. Omaha Express and Delivery Co. TELEPHONE 1614. Moving and Light Express Work Trunk and Parcel Delivery Household Goods Parked. Stored and Shipped Office, 310 North lth St rest. Branch office, N. E. Cor. 2Mh and Lake Streets. Tele phone 1575. P1UCES REASONABLE. J. L. TUKNEY. tWPlano Moving a Specialty. Manager C. W. BAKER, Undertaker Emalmber Formerly with M. O. Maul.l Telephone 696. 613 South 16th St., OMAHA. LADY ASSISTANT FURNISHED. M. DALEY, Merchant Tailor Suits Made to Order. Guarantees a perfect fit In all lases. Cloth ing cieantd dyed and remodeled. 1207 Cumin j? St., OMAHA.