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TOPEKA STATE JOUEAL, MONDAY EVENING. MAT 6, 1901..
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DEBT OF LOVE.
Dr. Countermine Says It is All
His Church lias to Pay.
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FOURTH ANNIVERSARY
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Over 50,000 now in use and over 5,000 now in
Musical Conservatories, Academies, Colleges and
Schools. "The only Piano which improves with
usage " is their motto, and they are still able to
make good that broad claim. We shall be pleased
to show you their latest styles.
We are now receiving, also, the latest designs in
Piano cases of the
SCHAEFFER PIANO,
the best medium priced Piano on the market; a
strictly reliable make; established in 1S75.
We sell, also, the
EVERETT PIANO, STORY & CLARK PIANO,
STARR & CO. PIANO, AND
MARSHALL & WENDELL PIANO.
These are the highest grade of Pianos, and we sell
them at the lowest prices to be had on the same
anywhere in the United States and on easiest terms.
Catalogue free.
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SNAP SIIOTS AT IlUME NEWS
The city council meets toniglit.
The Ralston pancake flour case ia still
grinding.
Prveral fishing parties went to Maple
Hiit yesterday.
The board of directors of the T. TV. C
A. met this morning.
A great many Topeka people spent Sun
day at Silver Xake.
The county clerk and his assistants ex
ecuted 7' pensioa vouchers Saturday tor
oid soldiers.
The police station is undergoing the
needed repairs ordered by the council at
Its last meeting.
Some of Topeka's youneer dramatic tal
ent, headed by Joseph van Vleck. will
tgive a minstrel show in the near future.
Fishing on the several ponds near Lake
"Tiew was carried on yesterday despite
the weather and all things to the con
t:ary. The residents of Topeka avenue have
ffvade up a subscription list to pay for
sprinkling the street during the sum
ui' r.
ITx-State Senator George "W. Hanna will
o cashier of the Union State bank at
Otav Center, just chartered with $10,0u)
capital.
-Mrs. Thorpe has transferred the sewing
ri:tss which formerly met at her rooms to
xao. colored industrial institute in South
Topeka.
The "Woman's Foreign Missionary so-
eiety will meet in the parlors of the First
Methodist church on Wednesday, May 8,
fethodist ch
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A number of Topeka people will go to
Kansas City to see Richard Mansrield in
"Henry V" at the Auditorium in Ivansas
City next week.
The Woman's "Missionary society of the
Westminster Presbyterian church will
meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs. M.
Todd, 125 Dillon, street.
Sullivan and Harris' new sensational
melodrama, "The Angel of the Alley."
will be at the Crawford Wednesday night.
There were heavy showers around To
peka yesterday.
The Oxford Literary society has been
organized in the local Epworth league. The
society will meet on the first and third
Monday nights of each month at the First
Methodist church.
Mrs. Ida Kekert-Lawrence, formerly of
tMS city, who is to read the poem at the
launching of the batteship Ohio, did not
,iom 5o-. Nash's party here. She goes to
fcan Francisco ater in the week.
John V. Fettys. the young Oberlin law
yer sentenced to thr-e vears in the peni
tentiary for killing Albert Falker. in De
catur county, 'has brought an appeal to
th- supreme court. His bond was fixed
Et $5,w0.
The supreme court has allowed a writ
Of error to the Fnited States supreme
court in the case of 1L M. Manlev against
Kiehnrd Parks. It is an old land case that
hns been dragging for years through the
Atchison and supreme courts.
Since the state has cut an insane per
son's board allowance to $2 per week,
private asylums may have to go out of
business. S. A. 1-iedwelt, who has a pri
vate asylum on the east side, says he can
not afford to take patients at that price.
An ex-convict of the Missouri peniten
tiary has a stand on Kansas avenue and
is selling his book on the horrors of that
institution and the cruelties practiced
there. Pie shows a number of illustra
tions of his cruel punishment for trying
to escape.
The family of "Press" Johnson, who fell
from a wagon load of lumber Friday, is
receiving aid from Mrs. Thorpe. Mr.
Johnson's spine was injured so that a
partial paralysis of the face and neck Is
the result. The family is in destitute cir
cumstances. William M. Thomson, former deputy
warden at the state perwtentiarv. will go
on the road to sell the state's" make of
I finding twine. H is territory is southern
Kansas and Oklahoma. it is Warden
Jewett s idea to send out salesmen to
break the trust.
Secretary of Asrriculture F. I. Cobum
arrived this morning, after an absence of
two weeks with the board of regents of
the Manhattan Agricultural college on a
trip of inspection of the agricultural col
leges of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, In
diana and Illinois.
A Topeka man has built an automobile
to be propelled by a huge coil spring,
which is in turn wound bv two levers
operated by one's feet. The wheels have
riibber tires and wire spokes. The bed &
made of galvanized iron and the whole
thing weighs about 40U pounds, it broke
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soon repaired.
The "Washburn college base ball team
plays the Fairmount college at W'iehita
today; a game with southwest Kansas
college at Winfleld will be played Tues
day, and the team then goes to Law
rence to play Haskell on Friday and JK.
L. on Saturday. That will end the Wash
burn trip, and the first game after re
turning home will be on May 17 with Ne
braska. OPPOSE A KM Y HE FOE 31.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman Will
Lead the Fight.
New York, May 6. The opposition in
the house of commons to the secre
tary of state for war, Mr. Broderiek,
and his scheme of army reform is
growing steadily, says the Tribune's
London correspondent. Sir Henry
Campbell-Bannerman, who was secre
tary for war in the last Liberal admin
istration, will lead the opposition to the
government on this question. He de
nounces the scheme as tending to add
to the burden of the nation while prom
ising no really adequate army for the
purpose of defense and foreign opera
tions. This is also the view of most
military critics. But the government
will make the scheme a party question,
and it will be driven through the com
mons by the ministerial whips. Lord
Roberts' opinion will be quoted in sup
port of the measure, and all the weight
of his influence and popularity will be
utilized to prevent Tory members from
voting against it. ,
PRAISE FOB SHAMROCK.
London Times Correspondent Sees
Victory For Lipton's Yacht
London, May 6. A yachting corre
spondent of the Tines, after asserting
that Saturday's trial "justifies the high
opinions already expressed about the
challenger, " comments on the absence
of resistance, and says:
"She makes a deal of fuss on the sur
face, but there is no drag underneath.
She skims along more sweetlv and with
less apparent resistance than any other
yaent we nave yet built on this side of
the Atlantic.
"So far as could be judged she seemed
to hold a remarkably good wind and
to start quickly away in the lightest of
breezes. In estimating the value of the
trials it must be kept in mind that the
conditions were exactly those in which
it was expected she would show to the
best advantage.
"The manner In which she Justified
high expectations augurs well, however,
for her performance under other condi
tions. . ,
Los Angeles Prepares a Welcome.
Los Angeles. Calif., May 6. This city,
in common with the other places in
Southern California through which the
presidential party will pass, is being
lavishly decorated with festoons of
flowers, flags and electric lights. Los
Angeles Is already in gala attire, the
business houses being almost hidden
from view by the national colors. Red
lands, Colton, Santa Barbara and Ven
tura are preparing to welcome the presi
dent and entertain thousands of people
irom tne surrounding country.
Empress Frederick is Better.
New York. May 6. Private advices :e
ceived in Lor Ion, says the Tribune's
London correspondent, state that the
Empress Frederick of Germany has had
less suffering for the last ten days and
has been able to enjoy the visits of her
numerous relatives. The doctors are
hopeful that her life may be spared for
some time.
French Miners Resume Work.
Monteco-Les-Mines, France, May 6.
The miners who have been on strike
here resumed work this morning.
Fire in Feather Factory.
Montreal. May 6. The factory of the
Alaska Feather and Down company was
destroyed by fire last night. Loss $65,
000; insurance $40,000.
Only Distineuished Visitors.
Constantinople, May 6. An official cir
cular has been issued notifying the
members of the diplomatic corps that in
future only distinguished visitors ac
companied by a diplomatist will be ad
mitted to the Selamlik.
"Wants to Hear From Banks.
AVaahington, May 6. The comptroller
of the currency today issued a call for a
statement of the condition of national
banks at the cloae of business on. Wed
nesday, April ii. - -
Celebrates Beginning of His
Fifth Tear's Pastorate.
Speaks Feelingly of His Associa
tions in Topeka.
The fourth anniversary of the pas
torate of Rev. Dr. J. D. Countermine,
pastor of the First Iresbyterian church.
was observed Sunday morning. Er.
Countermine preached a retrospective
sermon from the text found in Psalms
133:1, "Behold how good and how pleas
ant it is for brethren to dwell together
in unity." "When he alluded to his
pleasant relations with his congregation
Dr. Countermine was i overcome and
shed tears. He said: I 1 i
"It Is always good and pleasant, but
it is not always easy. Human nature
is such that even at its ibest it is never
altogether angelic. There are moments
when it seems to be almost perfect, but
these moments express transient moods
rather than permanent qualities. No
one ever had a. better knowledge of this
than did David. He knew, for he had
learned it in the school of bitter ex
perience, how many and how diversi
fied are human desires, thoughts, opin
ions, wills, affections, and ambitions.
This is so not altogether as a matter
of caprice, but constitutionally. iWe all
have the same nature, but not the same
disposition. The ingredients in our na
ture are the same, but they are differ
ently distributed. There is more sun
shine and warmth, sweetness and sym
pathy, grace and truth, hope and en
thusiasm, love and power in some
hearts than in others. It is not very
hard, while associating with persons
richly endowed with these superior
qualities, to be kind and congenial, but
all men are not thus endowed. t
"This is as true of church members
as of nonprofessors. The old Adam is
still there. Grace may at length sub
due it, but not yet has grace achieved
a complete victory. The times, also, in
which we live are not conducive to
peace and quietness. Their effects upon
the nervous system are frequently most
exasperating. We are living so fast
and under such a high pressure that we
are liable to say and even do things
which under other circumstances we
woukl not think of saying and doing.
David lived in an age long bygone, it
is true, and under far different circum
stances. nevertheless even in his day
there was something so remarkable in
brethren living and working together in
unity that he exclaimed 'Behold!' Look
at it. See for yourself. Is it not worthy
of your admiration, applause, hearty
endorsement, personal imitation? Da
vid des not attempt to . measure the
'how.' No man can do that, for no
man can look far enough into the fu
ture to see and thus to determine all
th happy results of such a unity. It is
good for time and for eternity: good
for the life that now is and also for
that which is to come. It is good for
the whole man in all of his diversified
relations in life. It is good for ins
bodv. mind, his heart, and his soul. It
is also good for his reputation, his
business and influence among men. It
1 trnnrl fnr the familv. the church, the
city, the state, he nation, the race. It
is good for everything and tor every
body, the old and the young, the rich
and the noor. the learned and the un
learned. It is good, first because it
meets God's approval. It is Just wnat
He most desires and what He has. from
the very beginning, been in different
ways seeking for the children of men.
"Be ye kind one to another, tender
hearted, forgiving one another, even as
God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.
Such is God's will, and when that will
is done on earth as it is in heaven, there
will be no contention among men. It Is
good secondly because such a whole
hearted unity is that for which Christ
prayed. I pray not for these alone but
for them also which shall believe on me
through their word, that they all may be
one, as thou. Father, art in me and I
in thee, that they also may be one in us.
that the world may believe that thou
has sent me. Such is the great burden
which today rests upon the heart of
Christ, and which he is constantly pre
senting to the Father. He is at once our
peace and the Prince of peace. As the
Prince of peace he is at this very mo
ment pleading not only with God but
with every member of the redeemed
family of God, to follow peace with all
men and holiness without which no man
can see the Lord. How his heart must
therefore, rejoice when he sees brethren
dwelling together In unity.
"If that was a good and pleasant sight
to David, how much more so must it
be today to David's Lord? A quarrel
some spirit is not a Christian spirit. It
does not come from above but from be
neath. There was no contention, or sor
row in the Garden of Eden before Sa
tan entered it. He is the father of lies,
the author of discord, and the promoter
of contention among brethren.
"Dwelling together in unity is good in
the third place because of its most be
nign and beneficial results. David likens
it to the precious ointment, which, on
the day of consecration, was poured up
on Aaron's head, and which indicated
that he had been divinely chosen, infilled
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with the Spirit, and set apart to a most
holy office. That was a great day in
the history of God's ancient people.Here
tofore they had had no great high priest,
no one to enter into the Holy of Holies
and plead their case before 'the Mercy
Seat.' It thus marked a new departure,
the introduction into a higher and better
life. Exactly so does Christian unity. It
is a holy thing, and as such marks great
progress in the divine life which we all
are nedeavoring to live. There is a sweet
perfume and diffusiveness about it. It
ran down upon the beard, even to the
skirts of his garment.
"It was this complete anointing that
came to some of us four years ago. We
felt it and under its blessed inspiration
we have labored together in a most de
lightful unity. Indeed I never saw or
heard of a more united, happy and ag
gressive people than you have been dur
ing these four years, and look at
the most glorious results. Here they
are. Read them carefully and learn
well the lessons of faith and loyalty they
teach. Infants baptised, during the four
years, 63, adults I'M. Total number of
baptisms 197. Added to the church by
letter 346, on confession 279. Total addi
tions 625. Members removed by death
38, dismissed or dropped 177. Total of
removals 213. Leaving a net gain of 410.
Present membership, active 1.152, on re
serve roll 150. Total membership 1,302.
What a record of God's love and mercy
this is. Is it any wonder that our hearts
grow tender and our eyes fill with tears,
when we pause Just for a moment to
count God's benefits unto us not only
numerically but equally so financially.
Money raised during the four years for
foreign missions $3,063.00, home missions
$4,069.00. Total for missions S7.131.00.
For other benevolences $12,183.00. Total
for all benevolences $19,314.00. Gongre
gational expenses, including repairs and
payment of mortgage and all other old
debts, $35,838.00. Total of all money
raised for all purposes $55,152.00. Re
member the Lord thy God, says Moses,
for it is he that giveth thee power to
get wealth. If that be so, what an evi
dence do we have in these financial
figures of God's goodness to us.
"Behold, how good and how pleasant
it is for brethren to dwell together in
unity. We have dwelt together for four
years in almost perfect unity, and here
are some of the most encouraging re
sults. Surely it pays both in a finan
cial and in a spiritual sense to be kind
and patient, loving and forgiving. The
abounding of these and kindred graces
is not only like the precious oil upon
the head, but also like the dew or Her
mon that descends upon the .mountains
of Zion, for there the Lord commands
the blessings, even life for evermore.
This is Just what God has done for us.
He has commanded the blessing, and
what a blessing it is? Who can measure
or in any way estimate its full value
both for time and for eternity? Look
around you and behold this beautiful
edifice in which we are assembled. V'hat
a marvelous transformation has been
wrought within these walls. It scarcely
looks like the same building. Every
thing about it is indicative of God's
presence and blessing. Xot only has
the great mortgage, which for so many
years almost discouraged your efforts,
been paid, but all other financial obli
gations have been honestly and prompt
ly met, so that today we can as a church
say we owe no man anything but love.
To pay so far as we can this great debt
is now our high and most holy ambition.
We know how good and pleasant it is
for brethren to dwell together in unity
and we want every one else to enjoy
this feast of good things with us.
"The church. I am happy to say, is
well organized in every department. It
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has an Aid society. Woman's Mission
ary society. Ideal club, Golden Rule
Missionary club, Mothers' C. E., Inter
mediate C. E., Junior C. E. and sub
Junior C. E., a kindergarten, primary,
intermediate and adult departments in
the Sabbath school, young men's Bible
class, young ladies' Bible class, class
for Bible study that meets Monday af
ternoons, and the pastor's Bible class
that meets Monday evenings. The con
gregation is divided into ten districts.
Each district is in charge of an elder,
assisted by a number of ladies. They
give written reports every three months
of the work accomplished and the con
dition of their districts. The church
supports two foreign missionaries. Rev.
Charles R. Pittman. Tabriz. Persia, and
Mrs. W. M. Baird, Pyeng Tang. Korea.
It has also several home missionaries
whom it supports in part. Add to all
this the two flourishing mission Sab
bath schools located in the city and
connected with the church, and you get
a glimpse of the great and good work
which vou as a church are doing. Let
us thank God. take new courage, and
push on to even greater blessings. I
have officiated during the four years at
76 funerals and 5S marriages."
The young people had beautifully
decorated trie church with flowers and
everygreens. and special music appro
priate to the occasion was given by the
choir. The attendance at the services
was large. .
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Finds Her Sister Gone and Her
Erother-in-Law Dead.
Chicago, Ma y 6. Mrs. Horace Mann
arrived from Seattle, Wash., Sunday
to attend a family, reunion. She came
upon an invitation received over a
month ago to visit her brother-in-law,
Adolph Werner, formerly bookkeeper
and expert accountant at the Corn Ex
change bank, and her sister, Mrs. Wer
ner, whom she had not seen since she
used to sing with her six years ago on
the stage. When she arrived here she
learned for the first time that her
brother-in-law was dead and that her
sister had disappeared from her home,
taking with her a baby son.
Before Mrs. Mann boarded a car to go
to the home of the Werners she bought
a big cluster of white roses with which
to adorn the dining table. The roses are
now clasoed In the hand of the dead
man. Shortly before Mr. Werner was
taken ill he and his wife separated.
Saturday the husband died. His funeral
will take place this afternoon, and the
remains will be taken to La Crosse,
Wis., for burial. Mrs. Mann has asked
the aid of Chief of Detectives Colloran
to find her missing sister. i
FOREIGN IMMIGRANTS.
About 40,000 Italians Have Arrived
This Season.
New Tork, May 6. According to ca
bles and forecasts by the steamship
companies, 40,000 Italians immigrants
will have arrived in the United States
by the end of May. The Italian immi
gration so far this season is unprece
dented. Charles G. Eichler, chief of the bu
reau of statistics on Ellis island, esti
mates that fully 50 per cent of the Ital
ian peasantry coming to this port is
from the southern portion of the penin
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the immigrants 48 per cent remain in
New York city for periods varying from
three days to permanent residence; 12
per cent go to Pennsylvania; 8 per cent
to Massachusetts; 5 per cent to Illinois,
and 5 per cent to Connecticut. The re
mainder Is divided among the other
states. Of the immigrants from North
ern Italy 18 per cent are bound for th
vineyards of California and the mines of
the Pacific slope.
These immigrants are of a more pros
perous class than formerly. A striking
feature of this spring's immigration is
the unprecedented number of prepaid
passages. Some of the ship loads from
Italy have broken records. The steam
ship Manila on one trip brought 1,177.
the Tartar Prince 1.043. the Citta di
Torino more than 1.400. the Massilia !,
200 and the Belgravia 2.230. The Nord
America, of the new Veloce line, wi'I
bring over 2.800.
Of the total of about 50,000 immigrant
who will have arrived at this port in the
six weeks ending May 11. nearly one
half will be Italians. The males are com
ing in a preponderance over the females
of about two to one. The grand total of
immigation last year was 448,572.
Iron Works Federation.
New York, May 6. The official state
ment promised in oonnrction with the
Federation of the Union Iron works of
San Francisco, the Bath Iron works of
Bath, Me., the Newport News Ship
Building and Dry Dock company of
News and Lewis Nixon, of Elizabeth
port, was not made today. At the of
fice of If. Poor & Co., who are financing
the combination in connection with ,i
group of bankers and brokers, it was
said that the statement would be giv:n
out on Wednesday. It was denied that
there was any hitch in the plan of con
solidation, the statement being merely
withheld until certain details were perfected.