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2 THE OMAHA DAILY BE j SATURDAY. 21 1887.
ROUGH ON TBE RAILROADS ,
Secretary Lamar Addresses a Pointed Com
munication to tbo President ,
A PLEA FOR THE SETTLERS.
Ho nofjiicsts Cleveland to llcvoko
Order Withdrawing the
Lamia Front Ho nix Flilo
Settlement.
Iiittcit.
N AsmxoTo.v. May 20. The secretary of
the Interior to-day addressed a communica
tion to the president setting forth that a
largo number ot land Krtint railroad com
panies have innde Indemnity selections to
tha full extent of their rights .undor the re
spective grants , and that a number of others ,
while they havonotsclcctedthofullquantlty ,
have selected all kinds within the Indemnity
limits of such grants which are subject to se
lection ; that under the rulings ot this de
partment no settler can acquire any rights
under any soneral land laws to any part of
the public domain so long as the same re
mains withdrawn by order of the
president or by his authority ,
and that there seems now to bo
no valid reason why these orders of with
drawal should not bo revoked. The com
mnmcatlon continues : "Obstructions in
the way ot bona lido settlement of the public
domain should bo removed as speedily | as
possible after the reasons which created-
them cease to exist. Believing that the rail
road companies have had ample time to as
sect any rights they mav have In regard to
the Indemnity to which they may be entitled
and that no unnecessary hardship can now
result to them by restoring these lands to
the public domain for the benefit of settlers , It
Is my purpose , It It meets your-
approval , to tukonll the necessary steps lookIng -
Ing to the accomplishment of this object.
I suggest. In older to prevent action be ins
taken which may lesult In hardship in any
case , that thirty days' notice must bo given ,
by publication In some leading newspaper in
the lociUltv of those respective roads notify
ing their managers of the purpose of this de
partment , In order that they may show cause ,
If they can , bv a certain day to bo fixed In
such notice , why tbo propsition therein sub
mitted should not bo carried Into effect.
The president Indorsed his approval upon
the communication and the secretary will Im
mediately tnko steps to carry Into elTcct the
policy Indicated. Antony the railroads
named are the Illinois Central In the .state
of Illinois , the Cedar liaulds & Missouri
lllver and Dubiume & Mississippi In the
state of Iowa , the Sioux City & St. Paul In
the state or Iowa , the Wisconsin Farm Mort
gage In the stnto of Wisconsin , tlioNoitli-
ern Pacific In Dakota territory , the Northern
Paclllc main linn In Washington territory ,
tbo Coos Bay wagon road In tlio state of Or
egon , the Burlington & Missouri river , Chicago
cage , Uock Island & Pacilic , the Chicago ,
Milwaukee & St. Paul in tlio state of Iowa ,
the Chicago & Northern and tlio Chicago , St.
Paul & Omaha In the state of Wisconsin.
A TOWN Tx ASHES.
Lake Mndcn , Mich. , Visited By a
Two Million Hollar Flro.
CHICAGO , May 20. This morning the build
ing at 10 and 12 South Canal street , owned
byS. Chovabcho Bros. , of Peotla , was dam
aged to the extent of So.uoo by fire. The
building was occupied by a wholesale dealer
in rags and old paper , and a dealer In cotton
waste , whoso losses will amount to about
845,000 , with about $31,000 insurance.
MAIIQUKTTI : . Mich. , Alay 20. A disastrous
flrnbrokoout in Lake Linden eaily this
afternoon , destroying nearly half the town.
Most of the business houses are burned. The
fire Is now under control. The losses and
Insurance nro not yet obtainable.
The lire hero Is now under control. The
flames were first noticed Issuing from the
second story of Ncuman & Trelease's ten-
oral merchandise stoic. Everything was as dry
as tinder , and despite the heroic efforts ot the
flremen and cltt/.mis , the spread ot llames
was very rapid. In less than two hours
after the first alarm the entlro business portion
tion of the town , from the starting point of
the lire to the public schoolliouse
building , was In ashes. Every saloon
but one , and every stone structure , except
that occupied by Weber & Co. as a meat mar
ket , was destroyed. Tne loss Is a terrible ono
to Lake Linden , and conservative judges
place the pecuniary damage at Sl.SOO.uoo. The
insurance Is probably not less than S750.000.
No lives were lost as far as Is known. The
property of the Calumet fc Hecla company
escaped without damage. Both the Houghton
and Hancock lire companies re
sponded nobly to the call for assist
ance and did great woik. Nearly every
family turned nut. They report great loss
of household goods and surplus clothing ,
the flames reaching out with such rapidity
that the householders quickly realized that
their only safety was In Ir.stant flight. The
fire originated In the upper story ot Nniimnn
& Trelease's block , breaking out as the
whistles olew at U o'clock , and in less than
five minutes a dense volume of smoke was
issuing from holes about the middle of the
roof. An explosion followed blow
ing out the roof and tbo entire
front of the block , and communicating
the flames to the Tamplca saloon across the
street , and In an incredibly shoit time the
whole village scorned ono mass of llames.
Panic seized every ono. The firs depart
ment was fifteen minutes In reaching the
fire after it broke out , and then was helpless ,
the flames having made such headway that
no agency ot man could bo ot any avail.
Hundreds of families are roofless to-night
without bedding or clothing except what thny
Its baveon. No stores are left to furnish supplies ,
l-y and Hancock and Houghton merchants , are
sending mattresses and bedding to homeless
I people. Nounian is in Europe. Treleaso
was In Calumet when the lire bioke out and
It reached Lake Linden In time to see his block
and store wholly enveloped In llames. Every
t thing wai as dry as tinder , from long drouth ,
and oven solid brick blocks molted away be
fore the furious flames like snow. The llames
swept clean to the shores of the lake from
the school house , half mite , three or
four blocks wide. The town Is wiped
out. A rough estimate of losses only
Is iwsslblu at this hour , In ton so excitement
making It hard to cct at real fuels. The lessen
on stores alone foots up to about S.VW.OOJ.
William Harris , general store and residence ,
9100,000 ; Neuman ATroleaso , general store
anil building , 875,000 : Henno & Co. , general
store. 850.000 ; N. Uuding Co. . general store ,
* 40,000 ; Nounian & Hart , 810,000 , and many
other losses fiom 810,000 down.
The Texas Train Uobbern.
WACO , Tex. , May 20. The following par
ticulars of the train robbery on the Interna
tional & Great Northern road at McNelll's
elation has been learned : Twelve mounted
men did the work and thojr wont at it with
EO much system and their plans worked so
well that they secured a largo amount of
money from the Pacilic express company. A
passenger on the train a.ivs that when the
r train pulled up ut McNolll's station It was
found that the ngont and two gentlemen
were In chareo ot twelve rubbers. The rob
bers had rolled a log In front ot the engine
and thu engineer and lirenmn were guarded
by Rome of them while the others proceeded
to tire Into the top of the cars. The passen
gers were told that If they kept quiet they
would not DO molested. One passenger was
nhot in the hand. A brakeman named
White had his check grazed by a bullet The
express uncut refused to open the express
car and the robbers broke open the cor door
and knocked him down. The safe was
bioktm open and robbed , the amount of
I * ' money obtained being variously estimated
K' from 331,000 to S55W ° . After the robbers
had seemed the boodle they told the trainmen
mon to lollttio logoff tlio track and they
coulu coon. After robbing the train they
mounted their horses &nrt indo away. The
train was delayed about Halt an hour.
An Editorial DOHI. |
Tnov , N. Y. , May 20.-William E. Kissel-
tmre , managing editor of the Troy Times
and one of the proprietors of the paper , died
this morning , _
Sentenced to Death.
CHKSTKH , Pa. , May 20. Samuel Johnson ,
colored , convicted ot the murder of John
Sh rples3 , will bo hanged August 2.
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I < neal Option In Georgia.
ATLANTA , Ga. , May'JO. Judjo Pardee. of
the United States circuit court , In the .suit
tried yesterday , held that the Georgia local
option law was constitutional. The c.iso
will be appealed to the United States su-
yreioc court
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BONDED GOODS.
An Important Decision Awaited From
the Treasury Department.
Nr.w Yoitic , May 20. [ SpecialTologram to
the lHi.J : : A Washington special to the Post
Bays : "A decision will probably soon bo
rendered at the treasury department which
will bo of equal Interest to shippers , con
sumers and railroad companies. For a con-
sldcrablo porlcd the Canadian Pacilic Hall-
road company has been endeavoring to ot >
talu from the treasury department permission
to bond goods on the steamship line which
runs from San Francisco to Port. Moody , the
western terminus of the Canadian Pacific
railroad system. The Importance of such an
order will be seen when It Is understood that
goods shipped In bond from San l'ranclco
io Port Moody would bo carried under the
same bond to any place within the United
States over the Canadian Pacilic road. Per
mission to bond Koods over this line there
fore Is , In effect , permission to the
Canadian Pacilic to transport mer
chandise from the Pacific coast to
any desired point In the United States at
such rates as It may fix. This would give
the northern , lake and frontles cltlcb In the
United States , all of Now England and New
York state , a through tians-contluontal line ,
whoso rates could not bo controlled bv the
Inter-statii commerce act and which , there
fore , would not bo obliged to submit to the
requirements of tlio long and short haul
provisions. The advantages of the route to
shippers , especially If , at the oxpliatlou of
the term of suspension the fourth section of
the Inter-stato commaica act Is to bo put Into
effect on trans-continental roads , will be best
understood by the shippers themselves.
These who represent the Canadian Pacllie
road are confident Hint permission to bond
this steamship lluo will bo obtained In a few
days. "
Toronto WnntH Free Trade.
CHICAGO , May SO. [ Special Telegram to
the BKE.J The board of trade resumed de
bate last evening on the question ot coin-
in crclnl union , The following resolution
was carried : "That the true policy of en
lightened nations In their commercial Inter
course Is the maintenance ot a friendly and
generous spirit avoiding all causes to dis
quietude by discouraging the enactment of Ir
ritating conditions and seeking In a spirit of
frankness and fairness , where such condi
tions exist , to have them removed ; that this
board Is of the opinion that neither In Its
trade or other relations , should any cause of
strife exist bet ween Canada and the great
nation with which , geographically and com
mercially. It Is so closely connected , that It
believes that a commercial treaty , creditably
advantageous to both parties , can be trained
In such a spirit of fairness as will oiler the
best guarantee for Its reputation ; that this
board is In favor of the employment of all
laudable means to secure this end so much
to be desired , but that In consideration of the
subject it disapproves of anv proposal to dis
criminate agninbt Great Britlan , whoso pro
tection wo now cnjov , and under whose
watchful eye and fostering care we have
grown to bo tlio people we are , and occupy the
inoud and enviable position which we do
among the nations of tlio eatth. "
Tlio closing scene at the meeting of the
board of trade last ntgtit was extremely ex
citing. The discussion of tlio question of
commercial union with the United States ,
stirred up the blood ot thu contending fac
tions to a white heat McDonald's resolu
tion was carried by a largo majority. The
previous question was then carried ,
alter which a wild rush was made for the
doors while th "loyal coterie" took posses-
session of the floor and shouted tlio national
anthem at the top of their voices. The re
sult of the meeting practically closed the dis
cussion of the question of reciprocity by the
board.
Wild FlroH In Michigan.
MAIIQUKTTI : , Mich. , May 20. Fires are
still burning In all directions. No fatalities
reported. High winds prevail to-day and
the fires are breaking out In now localities.
It Is estimated that the upper peninsula is
83,000,000 poorer on account of the winds of
two weeks ace and these fires.
MAKQUKTTE , Mich. , May SO. Forest fires
all over the Peninsula have burned fiercely
all day and towns and settlements near the
woods have boon In great danger. Tbo now
states prison building hero was surrounded
by fire all dav. Fifty men were kept at work
fighting the lire. This evening the bulldlncs
nro reported out of danger. In many locali
ties along the Chicago & Northwestern rail
way , people living near the track have left
their homes and camped on the right of way
DETIIOIT , May 20. The. Evening Journal's
Houghton. Mich. , special says the forest fires
have attacked Lake Llndel village , five miles
from here , and the whole town is threatened.
A Self-Accusod Murderer.
CHICAGO , May 20. A French laborer
named Ilonry Lamoureux entered the cen
tral station to-day and announced that ho
was the murderer ofOflicer Glrard , a Kan-
kakeo policeman , recently murdered in that
town. He said his wlte was In the habit of
meeting Glrard in criminal iclatlons and ho
had followed her and saw her meet tlio of
ficer. Ho thereupon shot and killed Girard
and Hod to this city. The police are holding
the prisoner until they hear from Kankakce.
The Virginia Dofot.
RICHMOND , Va. , May 20. A joint resolu
tion was passed In the senate to-day reaf
firming the determination of the state to
stand by the Ulddlebcr er law and calling on
the people to pay their taxes In money and
not In coupons. The resolution was commu
nicated to the house , but It was laldoveruntil
to-mono w.
Cheap Sympathy.
NEW ToitK , May 20. At a meeting of the
Mechanics and Trader's exchange held this
afternoon , the following resolution was
passed :
Resolved , That this exchange , tender their
sympathy to the builder's exchange of Chicago
cage , under Its present difficulties , and assure
them of our cordial support in the position
assumed.
A Contest of Air Brakes.
Pirrsnuna , May 20. Georzo Westinghouse -
house , jr. , Charles Payne and John Cnldwell
loft this afternoon for Burlln&ton. la. , to at
tend the air-brake contest going on there.
Criminal Calendar.
Monday morning thu criminal docket
of the district court will bo called before
Judge Graft' . The following are the cases
that will corno up : John Kulloy , grand
larceny , Charles Franklin , grand lar
ceny Km ma Jamison , grand larceny ; \V.
U. Windovor , forgery ; John Brown ,
grand larceny ; James Shotwcll , forgcrv ;
John Wachtol , grand larceny : 11. H.
Thompson , bigamy ; Edward Ivorr , as
sault with intent to kill ; Thomas Uuby ,
grand larceny ; Frank Wolf , arson ;
Charles Vollmer , murder ; William White ,
manslaughter ; Herman Mittcrman , mur
der in second degree ; Jay Tumerly ,
grand larceny ; A. B. Moore , libol. The
prisoners will bo arraigned this morning
at 0:30 : o'clock. -
1'crsonal
,7. P. Reynolds , in advance of the Jer
sey Lilly , i.s in the city.
Dean Millspaugh arrived In the city
yesterday. Ho was for ton years the dean
of Trinity cathedral. During his stay in
tlio city ho will receive a hearty hand
shaking from his many friends.
llrevltlos
James T. Loaoham , colored , was ar
rested yesterday fonmoou on charge of
whipping his wife. .
Cantain White , superintendent of the
western division of the railway mail ser
vice , headquarters in Chicago , is in the
city.
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The transcript of the case against Voll-
mar , charged with the murder of Dennis
Qululan , was tiled in the district court
yesterday.
In the county court yesterday , K. L.
Eaton began nn action against W. W.
Cronyu for the possession of the photo
graph gallery at 1820 Farnam street. In
ilio same court J. N. II. Patrick ami
James Snyder began attachment pro
ceedings against E. Stoddard for f 95 and
| 4G , respectively.
A most Interesting description of Ros-
ton , the Modem Athens. U published by
the United States Hotel Company of that
city ; also a book of Maps comprising the
city proper , the Harbor , the Suburbs ; all
sent for teu cunts in stamp * .
OLD AND NEW PRESBYTERIAN
Tko Church North and South to Bo
' Bcconcilod.
It Did For tlio Sunday School ,
the Hoard of Publication and
For I'caoc and Arbitration
la the World.
Ycntnrdnr Morning.
The assembly mot at 0 o'clock , Moder
ator Smith in the chair.
llulf iiu hour was .spent in devotional
c.xcrcisos.
Rev. Dr. Oliver , n delegate to the diocesan
cesan council of the Protestant Kplsco-
pal church of Nebra.ifta , now in session
in this city , was introduced. Ho pre
sented a communication from that body
containing the following resolution :
Whereas , The Presbyterian general assem
bly l. i now In session In tills city ,
Kesulved , That the delegates of the Protest
ant Episcopal council , of Nebraska , now In
session In this city , extend a fraternal greet
ing to the said body and welcome It to this
city.
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The communication was attested by
Canon 1'ntcrson.
Moderator Smith requested Dr. Oliver
to believe the nigh sense of appreciation
of the action of the council , entertained
by the members of the assembly. They
nil loved the same King , and they were
all laboring to advance the interests of
the same King. In these days , when
there was being made so consoling an
approach to the union .not only of hearts ,
but also of hands , in matters of religion ,
it gave him pleasure to assure the council
that the assembly would gladly co-oner-
nto with it in every move calculated to
advance the interests of their common
Master.
The rules of the assembly of last year
were adopted for the government of the
present meeting.
The docket was then reid by Stated
Clerk Roberts.
The same gentleman asked leave to
print the roll of commissioners.
Dr. Iltiyos , of Cincinnati , moved that ,
with the roll , thifcdockct bo printed.
The motion prevailed.
The following commissioners , whoso
names have not neon published , wore ad
mitted to the assembly.
Drs. H. Corwln , Kuzene DoGeller , Trinity ,
Tex. ; Dr. Thomas F. Wallarn , Zucateeas ,
1'enn. ; Dr. Frank L. Nash and Messrs. B. Car-
win , Erie ; W. 11. Morgan Cincinnati ; A.
U. veertor. Kearney , Nel > . ; N. U. Lamlmch ,
Kmporia , Kan. : ( jonrgo N. McConnellsamo
tilnce : S. Eaton , Wlnona , Minn. : James
Llampboll. Frecport , Neb. ; Robert H. Wal
lace , Blonmlngtou , 111. ; Charles S. Chase ,
Waterloo. la. ; W. U. McCulloiwh , Woos-
tor , O. : F. N. Hall. Buffalo , N.
Y. , and John S. Morgan , Itochoator , N. Y.
The moderator then announced the fol
lowing standing committees :
Hills and Oiturcs 1) . C. Marquis , D. D. .
S. K. Wlshard , 1) . U. . William E. Moorhead ,
] ) . D. , L. Merrill Miller. I ) . D. , Uobprt ,
Alkman , t > . I ) . , Hossiter C. llowley , .1 , L.
Lyons , Win. J. McKco , K. N. Wilson , Joslan
T. Younir , D. N. MCNair , Stanton Catly ,
Matt A. Taylor , M. ! > . , S. N. lloker and John
T. Weaver.
Judicial Kansom U. Welch , D. D. .
Thomas E. Bliss. D. D. , Archibald
McDoutral , b. W. Bojirdman , llmiry
Woods , A. tV. Klnsland , S. V. McKee. Mack
( { .Johnson , hevin T. H. Kving , Samuel
Field , John Aikin , 11. O. Ulidebrand , Waldo
K Converse , Asabel A. Shumway , John U.
M. Roberts.
Polity of the CUiircli J. McClellan
Holmes , D. 1) . , D. 11. Bevans. I ) . D. ,
Levl Parsons , D. D. . H. G. Fife , Jacob
A. Hood , Aaron H. Knrr , Charles B.
Wakelield , Samuel S. Spencer , George W. N.
Custes , A. P. Storrs , jr. , George S. White ,
James Joy , James W. Bohon , Lev ! P. Up-
Home Missions Georce P. liars , D" D. ,
A. A. Wllllts. D. D. , E. B. Wright , 1 > . , 1) . ,
David Schley ScharT , V. A. Lewis. D. J.
McMillan , D. IX , Jonathan Osmon'd , W. A.
Snuck , Unraco M. Simmons. M. D. , Warner
Van NordenKobort H. Hitroy , Daniel O.
Koberts. James C. Sefton , William Schroeder -
dor , Caleb F. Quick. , . "
Foreign missions David W. MoffattD. D. ,
Orr Lawson , D. D. , Kalte Curnh Chatterjee ,
Win. J. Bridges , Wm. M. M. Uico , D. D. ,
Frank P. Slatz , Win. K. Coles. Kdw. P. Per
kins , Clark L. Baker , Jno. C. Tucker , Henry
llace , M. D. , Col. James L. Abcrnothy , Alex
Foisom , Jno. E. On ley.
Education Saml. M. Campbell , "D. D. ,
Samuel M. Glenn , Nathaniel P. Ballev , D. D. ,
Irwm P. McCurdy , D. D. , James M. Denton ,
Theodore Brockaw , Jno. P. Fox.-Sam'l M.
Kier , Chas. E. Green. James C. Conklinir ,
David 11. lloblnson , Wm. D. Means , Chas.
13. Falrchlld , Ashbury U. Wyuant , James II.
Publication F. L. Shopprad , Edward P.
Cowan , 1) . D. , Samuel M. Davis , D , D. ,
Samuel M. Hamilton , D. I ) . , . Thomas F.
Wallace , Klchard L. Williams , Henry F.
Albriitht , J. A. Llvlncston Smith , Johnson
H. Baldwin , John N. Covert , William N. El
lis , David L. Orr , Edward N. Daucoy , lllram
A. Robinson , George N. Guthrlo.
Church Election Calvin W. Stewart , D.
1) . , Sheldon Jackson , D. D. , John K. Cnim ,
William U. Gratslo , Daniel E. Bierce. Her
bert E.Davis , French W. Tlsler , J. Nosblt
Wilson , Edward P. Durant , Edward B.
Conklin , S. ti. Schultz , M. D. , Geprso
Edwards , Kobert Anderson. John Nich
ols , M.'D. , Arthur E. Brush.
Theological Seminaries Geo. Alexander ,
D. D.R , H.RIchardsou.DD..Saml II.Waller ,
D. D. , Calvin D. Wilson , Wm. Marrow ,
Ernst Scliuette , D. D. , I. King Gibson , "Van
A'liet Putnam , Goo. N. Shields , Augustus T.
Stone , Oscar F. Moore , Itobt. P. Hunter , M.
D. , Oscar M. Brownson , Horatio S. Heudec ,
M. D. , FlavPl McGee.
Ministerial Relict-Wilson Pharncr. D. D. ,
Addlson V. C. Schenck , Alex. M. Woods ,
Geo. S. Woodhull , llarlan P. Dunning ,
Sam'lT. Wilson , D.D. . Sani'l Graham , Robt.
C. McKinnov , James M. Ham , Curtes M.
Gates , Silas Williamson , Ilnu'li H. Dobbins ,
Isaac Pin-cell , Henry B. Black. Wm. C.
Todd , M. D.
Freedman Whltnoy C. Burchard , Win.
H. Houston , Wm. F. Johnson. D. D. ; Wm.
L. Austin. John A. Ewalt. Wm. V. Londer-
bouijli. Wm. C. Neeley , Calvin McCurdy ,
Win. Rankln , Wm. VV. Waters , Robert C.
Smith. Muvidun S. Hill , George .Buchanan ,
Nelson B. Chamberlain , Joseph L. Edwards.
Aid lor Colleges John K. Kwlnjr , Fiancis
Brown , D. D. , John M. Richmond. Chas. D.
Shaw , D. 1) . . Edgar A. Klmoro , Thos. A.
Hamilton , Win. J. McConkey , Wm. U.
Logan. Nlch H. PerkinsnauKh , James Baylos ,
S. Patterson Storrett , Simon Cert , John Q.
Adams , M. D. , Joel W. Forte , James Kob-
ertsou.
Correspondence Kobert M. Patterson , D.
1) . . George A. Howard , D. D. , Charles T.
Berry , , K C. Ludlow Kendall , Edward K.
Strong. David B. McCurdy , Donald Morri
son , John G. Black , Charles II. Welles.Jotm
S. Strong , William H. Averlll. William B.
Ferguson , Alonzo C. Tracy , Henry White ,
John A. Hemphlll.
Benevolence Frederick B. DuVal , D. D. ,
J. Alstyuo BUwell , Samuel E. Webster. D.
D. . Malachl C. Bailey , William B. Waller ,
William Oaston , James A. Little , William
L. bwan. James A. Bell.Klisha Gray , Georco
S. Hewlett , Claudius T. McCoy , Hiram W.
Cady , Edmund It. Brown , Samuel P. Ander
son.
son.NarrativeDavid R. Breed , D. D. , J. Wll-
ford Jacks , Lelchton W. Eckard , Edw.
Pratt , Albert R. Robinson , Sam'l Murdock ,
Geo. Guild , llartwull A. Tucker , Robert 1.
Bo.-gs , Louis J. Bonar , Jno. Anman , Chas.
H. Avery , Cal. A. Matthess , Wm. C. Balrd ,
Frank II. Brown.
Temperance Henry O. Cameron , D. D. ,
Robt. C. Galbralth. D. D. , Andrew J. For-
moll , D. D. , Willis W. Doud , Win. K.
Kichards , Wm. H. Littell , Richard T. Jones ,
Kobt. W. llolmnn , Albert Van Dervecr.'Wm.
CluudeunluK , Goo. K. Covert , James H.
McCabe , Aaron R. Ingram , F. II. Harris ,
James W. Fraser.
Leave of Absence Lafayette Markc. D. D.
Oao. L. Kalb. D. IVm. . llutton. Martin
E. Giant. Wlnfield C. Scott. S. Edwin
Keens , E. Bennett Linn , Jno. M. Hunter ,
Frank It. Upham. Edward L. Gerard , Ed
mund J. Post. Geo. W , Wilson , Jno. It.
Price , Johnson Van Kirk.
Mlleazo Warner Van Cordon , Harvey 8.
Irwln , Benl. Corwln , M. C. Belkuap. Edwin
J. Ross , Ira P. Wallace , Geo. Smyth , Ezra
II. Thomas.
Finance William M. Flenney , Ellu C.
Montfort. James C. Woodruff , Charles E.
Hughes , William G. Lewis , Joseph II , Read
ing , W. W. Miller.
The secretary then called for the pre
sentation of synodical records , tie also
presented a number of statistical re.
ports and overtures , which , on motion
were referred to a committee of seven ,
which committed , however , the moder
ator did not at once appoln * .
The committee'6n a monument to John
Calvin , reported through Dr. Chllds of
Washington that , nftcr an extensive can
vass of the situation , they found that the
feeling among prominent pastors nnd
laymen was not su6h as to warrant the
erection of n monument , not because of
a want of respect for the memory of
John Calvin.but because they recognized
the fact that his llfo and works were his
greatest monument. The committee
recommended that they bo discharged
nnd their expense's ' p'sid.
The report was adopted nnd the com
mittee discharged.
Dr. Fisher , of Hanover , from the com
mittee on ecclesiastical relations in for
eign countries , reported. The subject
considered was whether Union yresby-
torics in foreign lands should bo encour
aged and allowed to alii Unto with the or
ganization in this country.
The report was accepted , and on
motion of Dr. Hays , of Cincinnati , dis
cussed sercntim. The lirst recommenda
tion , that the idontitlcation of mission
aries with native ministers and other for
eign missionaries is of vital importance ,
was adopted. The second , that where
"it is possible abroad to satisfactorily
establish Union presbyteries , the further
organization of presbyteries in connection
with this general assembly was discour-
ngcd , " was discussed by n missionary
and Dr. Marquis , ana adopted. The
third , recommending foreign mission
aries "to join the Union presbyteries
where they arc engaged , " was adopted.
The same was done with section -1 ,
which provides "that in case a mission
ary thinks it undesirable to make the
transfer of ecclesiastical membership ,
the decision in the question shall bo left
to the home presbytery to which ho bo-
longs. "
Iho lifth section provides for the "pub
lication in the report of the general as
sembly of the names of all ordained
missionaries , who having been sent out
but who , by joining union presbyteries ,
Imvo severed their regular membership
with the homo presbytery. " It was also
adopted. The sixth recommendation ,
authorizing each foreign misssion , under
the uniou presbyteries "to send an or
dained missionary or ruling older as delegate
gateto the general assembly with the
right to speak on all questions , " was
adopted.
A number of calls for the meeting of
committees were then made.
Recess till 3:00 : p. ra.
Ycstordny Afternoon.
The assembly met at 2:30 : o'clock. The
moderator in the chair.
On motion of Dr. Patterson , of Phila
delphia , a committee consisting of Dr.
DC. Marquis and E. R. Moufort , LL. D. ,
was appointed to convey to the diocesan
council of the Protestant Episcopal church
of Nebraska , reciprocal feelings of broth
erly love in return for these expressed by
the council yeslerday.morning.
General Shields introduced a resolution
commendatory of thrfjact of the synod of
Missouri in endeavoring to cfl'eet a union
between both the Old nnd now churches.
Dr. Calvm Stuart wanted the matter
referred. . .
Dr. Marquis requested that his com-
mittuo bo saved the1 necessity of de
voting more time to a consideration
of this subject , and hoped that it
would bo adopted with the extra dotting
of an * 'i" or the crossing of a "t" by the
assembly. A i
Dr. Thomas E. Bligi said ho had been
through the south and found that the
sentiment tiioro was-precisely , with ref
erence to tiie advisability of harmonizing
both churches , suclis as General Shields
had stated.
Dr. Henry C. Cameron , of Princeton ,
said that , as a man ! who was born on
southern soil and * tfhowould not then
yield ono jot or tittle of his political belief
or religious faith , ho looked upon tins as
the dawning of a great day for the re
union of both churches. Why should
they not crown this act of union by a fra
ternal act so that when they mot in Phila
delphia they might celebrate the centen
nial witli u united church.
Dr. Martin , of St. Louis , said the reso
lution set forth the ground upon which
they would agree to moot the south
church , -and proposed the extension of
the hand of reconciliation. Then this
assembly could moot the assembly of the
south and say while it 13 necessary at
times to be sectional , it is always better
to bo brothers.
Dr. Park , of Kansas , was a
southern man during the war
but took ifo sides at that time.
Ho could testify that there was an over
whelming sentiment in the south in favor
of organic union. Ho thought these
brothers ouirht to bo extended the right
hand of fellowship.
A standing vote was taken upon the
adoption of the paper and the same was
unanimously adopted.
The important section m the Missouri
synod action is as follows :
In older to give the strongest possible
ground of contldencu to those ot our bruthorn
In the other synod , who desire organic ac
tion with HS we do hereby express confidence
In the soundness of doctrine and in the
Christian character of these brethorn and
cannot doubt that a more intimate commun
ion would lead to the speedy removal of the
barilers thai now separata those of like pre
cious faith and to increase mutual alTcctlon
and esteem.
On motion of Mr. Rankin , the moder
ator and stated clerk were ordered to ac
quaint the general assombli of the Pres
byterian church in the United States now
in session in St. t.ouis , with the action of
this assembly.
Dr. Marquis , of the committee on the
centennial assembly , reported recom
mending homo missions under the direc
tions of the assembly , the collection of
subscriptions for the erection of colleges
and churches , and that : i subscription betaken
taken up at every synod mooting. It also
mentioned the npuointmont to the presi
dency of the latter fund of Dr. Heckmaii ,
and of W. H. Roberts as vieo president ,
also of Dr. Geo. P. Haya , W. II. Roberts
nnd Messrs. Noil'and McAloinoas the ex
ecutive committee of the same. The re
port concluded with u programme for
the centennial assembly at Philadelphia ,
both northern and southern clergymen
to take part in the exercises. The report
was adopted.
Dr. Marquis reported from the same
committee , n list of delegates to the
world's mooting of Presbyterians to beheld
held In London noxtiyoar. The report
was adopted. '
Mr. Rankin , fronf , the committee on
the subject of closing the tiscal year of all
the church boards on March ill , reported * .
The only board which docs not now so
close at that time id that of foreign mis
sions , which closes tn May 1. The re
port opposed the njofio on the ground
that a uniform closing would deprive the
latter board of a consiilerablo amount of
its revenues. The report was adopted.
Mr. Mcars. os Philadelphia , from' the
committee on poactfond arbitration , re
ported upon the subject referred to it
of substituting arbitration as a means of
settling the dillerenco which may arise
between nations and bo beyond adjust
ment. The report was rich with his
torical facts , statistical iigures nnd
humanitarian views , all of which were
deftly handled to favor arbitration. The
report was referred to the committee on
polity of the church. ?
General Shields , from the committco
on the examination into and ro-organi/a-
tion of the Presbyterian board of publi
cation , reported. It held that it was not
feasible to separata the Sunday-school
snd editorial departments , the principal
reason therefor being the fact that busi
ness derived from the Sunday-schools is
about 75 per cent of the business of the
board. It was shown that the cause of
dissatisfaction between these two de
partments arose from the fact that each
zealously pushed its own work. The
committee concludes that the members
of the board should bo selected with
special rofcrcnco to their fltnoss for Iho
work ; the board Is too cumbersome and
should bo dccroascil to twenty-four mem
ber : ? , it now consisting of foity-elght. It
Is unwise policy to permit cxecutlvo olll-
cors or employes to bo members of the
board. The svnodlcal and presbyterial
committees on publication and Sabbath
schools should bo consolidated under the
numo of publication and Sabbath school
committee. Ono evening , the second ,
should bo given the board at all assem
blies. This ro-organlzatlon , it Is thought ,
would push the board to the front rank
which it deserves by the importance of
its work.
The report was received.
The recommendations were taken up
seriatim.
The tlrst was adopted unanimously.
The committco of arrangements then
announced that to-day , at 8:1)0 : ) o'clock ,
there will bo an elders' ' prayer mooting
in the Second church , on Dodge street.
It was also stated that the citizens of
Omaha were preparing a drive through
the city this afternoon.
The religions exorcises this morning
will bo led over by Dr. E. P. Collin. ol
Pittsburg ,
Dr. Uarshn stated that the citizens of
Hastings had extended an invitation to
the assembly to visit Hastings city and
college. Ho suggested tiiat Saturday ,
the 3th mst. , bo sulectod as the day for
the excursion.
A number of members opposed going
on that dav. because to do so would en
tail unjustifiable expense upon the pros-
bytcries , and cause the loss of a wliolo
day.
Adjournment was taken vending the
settlement of the cnso.
Prcsbytorlnti Sunday Hcbool Meetings.
It was a splendid audience that the aggregate -
gregato Presbyterian Sunday schools of
Omaha constituted at the Exposition last
evening , fcully three thousand children ,
teachers and parents occupied the larger
part of the vast seating area. Especially
was a realisation of the great nnmbor
assembled made forcible wlion the whole
ntidicnco rose and sang , in magnificent
chorus , the grand old hymns which wore
familiar to all.
The meeting was happily introduced
by singing , after which the retiring mod
erator , Rev. D. C. Marquis , D. D. , made
a brief address. Ho said ho was very
glad that his duties for the even
ing were to introduce other
speakers , from whom ho wished to
hear reverend gentlemen who , all their
lives , had taken the deepest interest in
Sunday school work. It was , to his no
tion , the grandest of all church effort and
the most fruitful results. It was the duty
of this assembly to give it a conspicuous
place in their deliberations. In his own
churcli Iho pastors and elders together
engaged in the work so that tlioir guid
ance always directed the school ; nor
witli the pastor , because the pastor was
regarded himself the head of the school
and the superintendent the director.
Never was the outlook so bright for the
Sunday schools of the land. Yet
j is growing evil that there
is too little familiarity with the words of
the English bible , stored in memory so
that they will readily come to mind. In
stead of giving so much attention to the
arrangement : and paraphernalia of the
school , they should pay more toward
getting the living words of God fastened
in the mind.
Ho then introduced Rov. Dr. Wordon
as a gentleman who could toll them just
what the Presbyterian church is doing
for the Sunday school.
Dr.Vordun \ said that the pastors could
not but appreciate the fact tlict in
Omaha they had met a warm reception.
They would , also have it to say that the
Presbyterian Sunday schools of Omaha
had given them u most royal welcome.
There has been a healthy progress in the
true idea of what is the Sabbatli school.
It is simply the teaching of the biblo. All
in the church should bo in the Sabbath
school. After nine years of continuous
and untiring work , these purposes of the
Sabbath school are being understood.
Just look at tho. Sabbath school work
performed by sessions. Ten years ago
any attempt on the part of the sessions
to control Sabbath schools would have
boon resented. Tonight all our I'JO pres
byteries in this country have their Sab-
buh : school committees. These commit
tees hold institutes , and the schools look
to their presbytones instead ot the county
or state conventions. In two years thrco
questions have been added : How many
baptised scholars are there ? How many
arc members of the church ? How many
members of the church arc Sabbath
school scholars ?
Ho said : "I have heard it is feared that
the Sabbath school is becoming a substi
tute for tlfo home. The Sabbath school
need not become n substitute for the
homo. It need only bo a help , nnd a
recitation to the teacher of what is
learned at homo. There is no place like
home for bible teachhing. An ounce of
mother is wortli a pound of preacher and
a ton of Sunday school.
If the child can't go to both church and
Sabbath school let him go to church.
[ Faint applause. | "That's rather sickly ,
isn't ' it. Mr. Moderator ? " [ Louder ap-
plauso.j "That will do better. "
After nil , the thing simmers itself
down to this : What is the quality of the
teachers ? Let the teacher have all the
time ha can use and lot the superintend
ent got out of the way. The teachers
should bo "workmen who need not bo
ashamed , handling aright the word of
truth. " The same law which trains good
mechanics and good professional people
ought to apply to Sabbath schools.
"Tens of thousands of teachers have
trained themselves for practical , cllectivo
Sunday school teaching ; but side by
side of thcso are scores who are
not lit to teach. Who is to
blame ? Dare I say it ? I will. The as
sembly , the synods , the presbyteries.
They are to blame. They do not make
proper preparations for training the
bU.OOO rectors who arc distributed from
from ocean to ocean. Wo have done
something. Wo have tried conventions.
Eight years ago wo conducted one in
Omaha. 1 wouldn't know Omaha to'day
grown triple. The conventions on the
coast last year were hold in vacation
time and yes- hundreds came , and by
their devotion nnd consecration gave
promise to do valiant battle against the
elements of sin which seem to congre
gate on the Pacific coast. I hope that
overv Christian , in his or her secret devo
tions , will remember California , Mon
tana , Colorado and Utah , where 1 belioyo
is to arise within the next twenty-livo
years complications which will make
them the religious battle ticld of the
world.
There is another sign of progress and
that is in our Sabbath school contribu
tions. Every child ought to bo trained
to give to the treasury of the Lord. Pres
byterian churches ought to give to Pres
byterian missions. If the contributions
last year had all been placed in the treas
uries of Presbyterian boards the dobtf of
these boards would have boon cleared oil' .
If the Presbyterian church and Sunday
schools do not contino their greater gen
erosity to their own agents the mission
work will pass into the hands of churches
which have no false unionism. Our theo
logical seminaries should train our min
isters bettor in Iho English biblo. Wo
want more of it. On Juno 12 wo will
hold a great festival of Sabbath schools ,
and I trust that wo will recoivu on that
day $20.000 for our mission work. "
The 134th hymn , "Work , for the Night
is Coming , " was then sung.
Rov. Dr. Urecd remarked , as ho was
Introduced , that ho was primed for a
regular nigh ohurob , Presbyterian
speech , and he was. happy to see that , if
not all were Presbyterians who were
present , there Were so mnnv Omaha cltt-
/ens who were in sympathy with the
Presbyterian church. Tun fact spcmod
to him to bo that the Prosbytorhin church
had very little , really , to do with the con
trol of its Sunday school matters ; because -
cause nt the state Sunday school conven
tions but few ministers and superintend
ents were present. Nearly all
who were there were specialists.
The speaker believed in bringing
the Sunday schools moro completely
under the control of the church. The
best that has been said for the Sunday
school curriculum of international les
sons Is In the statement that , "While not
perfect it enabled the scholars to got a
complete line of helps. " Ho regarded
the complete line of helps a deceit. It
encourages la/.inoss on the part of tlio
student. The curriculum provides for
too long a time of study seven years.
That was too long for tlio ordinary Sun-
dap school scholar. Resides that , when
the curriculum is sifted down it comes to
u head in Chicago whore are two broth
ers who started it. They are good men
and wise men , but ono is a Presbyterian
nnd the other a Hiuitist , nnd when they
get their heads together you can Imagine
what they do. 1 bellovo in teaching the
catechism occasionally. [ ApplaiisoJ I
don't bellovo in avoiding baptism. Ibo-
llovo in teaching the catechism once in
thrco months and during that week it
ought to rain and pour and thunder and
lightning chatccism. It is n good deal
with this clrrloulum as it is at a table
d'hote. If a man slt.s at ono long enough
he will starve to death. It is a hop , skip
and jump system. Very few children
have any knowledge of consecutive his
tory ot the bible. The system is not
progressive. It is to-day right wlioro it
was seven years ago. It is not adaptable
to all children. I've heard superintend
ents say to teachers of little children ,
who asked how to adapt the lessons to
little oucs. reply : " \V"oll , I'd like to BOO
a class of little children 1 wouldn't adapt
that lesson to. " Of course he could. 1
could put mycoat on thatlittlo boy there.
But it wouldn't tit him. 1 believe it is
a good deal that way witli these lessons.
The speaker then suggested the advisa
bility of progressive lessons , with regu
lar promotions. Ho concluded : "I do
not bollevo this great Presbyterian
church sutliciently yalues the Sunday
school. Wo permit undenominational
notions to bo imported into the Sunday
school , nnd oven notions of fidelity.
What can we expect ? What will become
of the Presbyterian church if the Presby
terian Sunday school children do not
grow up Presbyterians in faith ? When I
was a young man. and was talking of
these things , ono evening , an old man
rose up and remarked : 'Yes , Sunday
schools are all right to prevent infidelity
if they do not teach inlidclity. ' I thought
it was a rather foolish remark thon. I
see it now. Even in the system of
Sunday school lessons which wo have
creep in doctrines always undenomi
national and often infidel. Lot us look to
our Sunday schools ; so that our young
men will grow up as strong trees nnd our
young women like polished stones in the
palace. "
The audience sang what the moderator
called the Marseillaise of Christianity ,
"All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name , "
and Rev. Dr. Grant pronounced the bene
diction.
diction.A
A KKCKITION THIS nVKNING.
A reception will be held nt the exposi
tion this evening to which the citizens of
Omaha are _ are invited to go and shako
hands with the visiting divines. The re
ception will last from 8 to 10 o'clock ,
The LmUles.
The following list shows the place of
nboilo and the names of the ladies m at
tendance upon the meeting of the coin-
mitto on foreign missions :
Mlllard Hotel : Mrs. C. E. Walker , New
iork ; Mrs. James , Washington. D. C. ; Mrs.
Bryan , Tltusvllle , Pa. ; Mrs. Roberts , Lake
Forest , 111. ; Mrs. Ham , Now STork : Mrs , Per
kins. Ohio ; Miss K. K. Plumer , West New
ton , Pa. ; Miss T. M. Nivan , Dobb's Ferry ,
To Mrs. M. K. Hoffert , 519 Pleasant street :
Mrs. A. M. Heiser , Lucas , la.
Paxton House : Airs. S. T. Morwln. Mr.s.
Douglas , Chicago , 111. ; Mrs. Rico , Jefferson ,
la. ; Mrs. Pomoroy , Minneapolis , Minn. ;
Mrs. Silver , Wortlilncton , Minn.
To Mrs. Parrotto , 11)18 ) Douglas street : Mrs.
J.A. MeAffee , Parkvllle , Mo. ; Mrs , Bur-
rouchs. Davenport , la. ; Mrs. Matthews ,
Parkville , Mo.
To Mrs. S. A. Iluntoon , 510 Pleasant
street ; Miss M. M. Bailey , Shenaudoah , la. ;
Mrs. M. M. Bailey , Shenandoah , la.
To Mrs. Perrlno , llttO Doduo street ;
Mrs. A. Hardy , Beatrice. Neb.
To Mrs. J. 11. Evans , Twenty-sixth street ;
Mrs. W. E. Honoyman , Plalnuold , N. J.
To Mrs. Geonro Tilden , lit ! South Nine
teenth street ; Miss M. L , Allison , Santa Fe ,
N. M. ; Mrs. M. B. Cloland , Topeka , Kan.
To Mrs. G. L. Little , Douglas street : Mrs.
M. K. Hunnctt , Ponca , Neb. ; Mrs. A. M. Mc
Dowell , Wow Jersey.
To the Rev. Thomas McCamie , OW Saun-
dprs street ; Mrs. F. (3. ( Crawlord , Grover , N.
io Mrs. Elam Clark , 318 North Fifteenth
street : Mrs. S. L. McAfee and Miss A. E.
Posuo , Corning , la.
To Mrs. C. F. Gardner , 1714 California
street ; Mrs. B. H. Bralnerd , Lincoln , 111. ;
Mr * . J. F. Mazlll. Falrlleld , la.
To Mrs. R. D. Hills , 2018 California street :
Mrs. E. M. Banctt , Independence , la.
To .Mrs. Dr. Ludlnuton. 'J003 Hurt sheet :
Miss A. C. Paterson , Glemlale , O. ; Mrs. G.
S. BIshuD , Manknto , Kan.
To Mrs. Van An ram. 113 South Twen-
tlethstieet : Miss Dickey , Salt Lake , Utah ;
Mibs Mnry Knox , Fillmorc , Utah ; Maria
Shall , Fillinoro , Utah : Mrs. E. M. Steadman ,
Vinton , la. ; Mrs. E. Thymme , Scotland ,
Dak.
Cozzens House : Mrs. A. C. Bishop , Una-
dllln. N. Y.
Windsor Hotel : Mrs. L. A. Davis , New
ton , Kan.
To Mrs. McLiushlln , 015 South Fifteenth
street : Mrs. Thomas Pollock , riatUinoutli ,
.
Not yet decided : Mrs. B. F. McDowell ,
Greonvlllo , S. C. ; Mrs. J. B. Pctmeroy ,
Huron. Dak. ; Mrs. M. M. Davis , Philadel
phia , Pa. _
TrUlcfl.
The newspaper men have agreed to
erect a monument to "Calvin , " of the
Interior , if ho will quit the business and
give the boys a chance oven if the as
sembly has gene back on him.
The president's midday receptions to
the public still continue crowded.
Strangers in Washington always express
disappointment because Mrs. Cleveland
is not present. "I hope Mrs. Cleveland
is well , " is the usual formula , to which
Mr. Cleveland generally answers : "She
was very well when I last saw her. " ,
. AN ELKCTHIO HKADMOUT.
The First Union 1'nolflo Knjrliu
K < | til | > prtl With Ono ,
The neat llltlu ongin'o which draws tha
train from Council HI nils to this city nnd
also to South Omaha has the distinc
tion of being the first locomotive
with an electric headlight west of
the Missouri rlvor. Tim locomotive
has a complete minaturo dynamo attach
ment on the left side of tlio boiler near
the cab. The escape steam from the
boiler is utilized to work a small cylin
der ami piston roil , and from this power
the dynamo brush is caused to revolve
as rapidly and hum as im-rrily as if It
were an attachment to n metropolitan
arc light plant. There is claimed to bo no
loss of power to the locomotive and
the appaiatus is so amall that it
would scarcely bo noticeable except to a
machinist or engineer. The light which
Is furnished is equal to that of a street
arc lamp , and when Increased by the
headlight lens becomes suUieio.ntlv pow
erful to illuminate the track as if by the
noonday sun.
'
"Wha't would you do if the dynamo
should go out of whack ? " was asked
of Mr. George C. Kyle , traveling agent
for the American Electric Headlight
wmipany last night. "Why , just substi
tute the regular lamp , " ho answered ,
"until a station should bo reached and
the electric apparatus could bo tlxed. "
Suiting ills remark ho stopiied on the
pilut with a lamp , took out the carbons
and slipped the reliable oil lamp in. It
required but a half minute to do .so.
What you need is n medicine which is
pure , cflicient , reliable. Such is Hood's
Sarsaprilla. It possesses peculiar cura
tive powers.
Opinions.
Oath in the Enquirer : These special
efforts in the line of contrariety scare
timid people , whereas they arc nil fugi
tive developments of the active intellect
of men who might bo worse cmnloyoil
than in speculative irrcliglon. Almost
every invuiring person pas-aes through
half a do/.un or a do/.on stages of talk
nnd opinion. The minister of to-day h
the skeptic of to-morrow. The raging
atheist of to-day becomes the monk to
morrow. There is a surprising resem
blance between people of similar in
tensity and intolerance , no matter what
the subject they discuss. The irroal body
of mankind Is not rcllectivo o'n matters
of that class. The orthodox religions
continue to keep the balance of power ,
and to regulate tlio general social system.
If it were not for these occasional assail
ants outside f the great churches tlioan
churches themselves might fall into neg
lect. The nature of the man is so dual
between Ins hopes of this world and Mr
fears of the next that ho keeps his religion
and the maxims of life in separate
closets.
Old people sutler much from disorders
of the urinary organs , and are always
gratified at the wonderful effects of Dr.
J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney Halm
in banishing their troubles. $1.00 per
bottle.
A Shrewd Vnnkoo Trick.
A now liquor warehouse opening nt
Boston on a ready-money and low-prlco
system.Jonathan walked in ono day with
a two-gallon keg on his shoulder , and
asked for a gallon of the best brandy.
The liquor liavjug boon poured through
a funnel into his keg the uioiioy was de
manded , Pretending ignorance of their
mode of doing business , tlio Yankee said
that ho would pay the next time he cumo
into town. The .shopman demurred , say
ing that ho did not intend to give any
credit. "But , " asked the Yankee in mock
surprise , "do you intend to take back the
brandy ? "
"To bo sure , " replied the other , "if
you don't pay for it.
"Then , " said ho , "you must bring your
measure , for 1 had somoliquor of my
own in the keg. "
This was done , a gallon of the contents
measured back , ami the fellow marched
oil' with another gallon of fine grotr , hav
ing half filled his keg beforehand with
water.
Many timid little girls will bo glad to
hear that Professor Carl Braun.of Bates
college , says that the "Devil's darning
needle has no sting at all , but ho cats
millions of mosquitoes. "
Benjamin F. Butler still carries his arm
in a slintr , but his general health is good.
Ho is obliged to walk with his left arm
resting on his valet , a tall and attentive
colored man.
Prince Li , an important member of the
Chinese grand council who wished to
resign from office , lias been commanded
to retain Ins nest for another term of
years , "his advice being too valuable to
loso. "
The ImiKCBt AlnniiHcript.
The royal library at Stockholm con
tains a remarkable literary curiosity ,
called the devil's codn , which is said to
bo the largoht manuscript in the world.
Every letter of this gigantic piece of
work is as beautifully formed us if it
were minutely and carefully drawn , and
it seems almost impossible that it should
have boon done by a single human being.
The devil's code was brought to Sweden
from Prague after the Thirty
Years' war , and the De.utscho
Hausfrauon Zoitung tolls the follow
ing story of its origin : A poor monk ,
who had been condemned to death
was told that his sentence would bo com
muted If he were able to copy the whole
of the code In a single night. Kolylnp on
the impossibility of the task , hi.s judges
furnished him with the original , pen nnd
inic and loft him in his well-barred
prison. A drowning man catches at a
straw to sav himself , nnd the unfortu
nate monk began to try his last impossible
task with the vain hope of accomplish
ing it. Before long , however , ho saw
that ho could not save his lifo by his own
weak exertions. Afraid of n cruel and
certain death , and perhaps doubting the
promise of a bottcr hereafter , ho Invoked
the aid of the prince of darkness , prom
ising to surrender his soul if Ito were as
sisted in his task. THO dark spirit ap
peared as soon as he was called , con
cluded the contract , sat down like any
copying clerk , and next morning the
dovll'H code was finished. _
This is the Season
When * good mcdlolno Is o neaculty. ThMmpuro
ttteol the bloodIhflilorHnuod dlK tlonfind the wcnk
toudltlon of the tiodr , nil call for tha parlfrlnjr , rogu-
IntliiHiUnd stienclbenlnc Influence ! io Imppllr nnd
effectively combined In IlooJ'i yarraparllla. It over
comes that tlrod faelliu : , cures heaclncho nd dr pei > -
( la , and expela ever ? tnlnt of scrofula from the
blood.
"AIM iwkof nnr one li to try a bottle of Hood'
Baruipiirllla and sea Iti quick effect. U tnkui leu
tlmoanil quantity tohow Us effect Ihannnjr other
preparation I ferh < mrdof. I wnul.1 not ba without
Hln tbd house. " Mil * . C. A. M. HUUIUBU. North
Cblll.MonroeCountrN. V ,
Spring Medicine
"W tinTo need Hond'i Sarnapsrllla for tevenil
f ran. and feel proud torccommiind It ai an excel-
Itnttprlngmedicine or to bo medal all tlmcima
locKl purifier. Kor children as well ai eroirn'peuplt
weconililur It th best. We lot aside one bottle
for our boto take In the f print. Ho li nine years
old and hui enjoyed good health orer since we bcxan
glvlniflt to him. We are seldom without It. " U. i' .
GKOYKH , Itocbostor , N. H.
N. II. If you bare made up your mind to get
Iloud's Barsaparllla do not Wko any other.
"Two month ! ago I commenced taktaz Hood's Bar-
uparllla as an 01 pertinent , " 1 hail no apputlteor
itronetli , ami felt tired all the Urns , 1 attributed my
condition to scrofuloji humor. I hud triad oT ral
different kinds of medicine , without rcrelvlnu any
benefit. But as soon nil had takoa half a bottle of
Hootl'e Snrmi'iullU. my appetite HU > ruilorcid.uud
my stonmih felt better. I hare now taken noirly
thrco bottles , and I never was so well In my Ufa. "
Hits. J filK K , DOI.IIKAHC , 1'ascouK , II I.
"Hooil'4 ttartaparllla cured me of ilyipopsla and
1Uer'couiplnlnt with which 1 bad suffurud M jours , "
J , II. Iluu.MitCK , bouth Kullsbure , N. V ,
Hufldliiff-Up I'nwvr
"Jitladly attest tbo peculiar bulldlng-np power of
Ilood'i Bansparllla. For some lime 1 huvo been
antble toatttnd to basinets , but finally attheroqueit
of a friend lusoj part of a bottle of Howl's Curt I-
parllla , which Kure lone and strength to ray system
and made me foci young us when a boy. " ( JiiAV
VIM.I T. WQOIJB , 61 anJ 08 Lodge street. Cincinnati
Ohio.
"Hool'a BaraaparalH * curort ma of dysiieptls and
llrercomplaint with which I had lulftreiUJ yours. '
I. It. HOBNUICK , South Fallitmrg , N. V.
Hood's Sarsaparilla
On Doiei Ono Dollar
gold ky all drugglsu. Ill Hi for U. I > repir d by C
HOOD * CO * ApoUueartM , Lowsll , Mass.
1OO I > oiC Ono Dollar
Bold by all druggists. 11) ) sir for K. Prepare ! by a
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