Harper Weekly News from Harper, Kansas • 4

THE WEEKLY NEWS lleligiort In the Home. Much has been said of religion in the home. bankrupt in sin and there is no way of escape save through the atonement of Christ. But knowledge alone will not save us. I have known wicked men who were sound in these mere beliefs.

Second, we are to love God. This takes hold on the emotional, the feeling part of man. Our sensibilities are sometimes stirred without any real cause: as by the theater or by a romance. To see sin is not enough. What is necessary is that you are moved enough to believe thoroughly, then ev ery word will thrill with the electricity of God's truth, because the holy spirit is there.

Next comes the most powerful machinejin all the earth the will. God asks as a last thing, the submission of the will to him. People say a man can be converted every winter. It is not so. If friends can accept our definition of repentance they can agree with us, regeneration will take place and they can become the children of God.

Give your hearts to God and don't make money-getting your supreme care. Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you. After his sermon Mr. Charpie made kindly mention of the Normal school. A Just Dreision.

The following would seem to be the entering wedge in solving the problem as to whether pledges required of its members hy trades unions are at all times binding. This will appl equally to K. of L. and all other, organizations which attempt to dictate the actions of their members. The case of Theodore Thomas and his imported oboe player is likely to go down as a celebrated" one.

The facts are briefly as follows: The Musica Union, of New York, did not have among its members an oboe player capable of playing such music as Mr. Thomas required for his orchestra, and he imported a competent musician from abroad. Thereupon the union prohibited, by tines and threatened expulsion, an of their members from playing in company with the foreign musician. Mr. Thomas took tlie musical bull by the horns and obtained an injuction restraining the union from preventing its members from preforming in company with the non-union musician.

"Justice Potter, of New York, gave his decision in the case. He holds that the by-laws of the musical union, prohibiting members from playing with non-union men, are void, as being against public policy and in restraint of trade. A perpetual injunction was granted restraining the union from enforcing these laws against the plaintiff. "The principles involved in this case will apply to trades union generally, and the effect of the decision, if sus tained in the higher courts, will be Miss Nellie Garfield is reported engaged to Mr. Stanley Brown, who for so long had confidential relations with the late President Garfield; and who was his private secretary after he went to the White house.

A great fuss is made because a river in Alaska has been named Jones river, after a New York editor. For a great many years an Inman river, named after Henry Inman, a Kansas editor, has adorned the map of Dakota, but the fact has never created a. sensation. A Washington special says: An expert from the New York School of Massage, who has helped Secretary Manning so much, had an interview with the president yesterday. Mr.

Cleveland intends to take a course of treatment to see if he cannot reduce his flesh. He has gained so much in the last six months that he has had to have the buttons of his coat moved three inches. Emporia News: Elder Lotz, candidate for Congress for this district on the third ticket, in a conversation with the editor of this paper, stated that he had written to the chairman of the executive committee of his party that he would under no circumstances support such a man as Mr. Branscombe for the position of governor of the state or any other office, and demanded that he be withdrawn from the head of the ticket. Mr.

Lotz claims that the explanation given by the committee is very lame and unsatisfactory, and that as a Christian he cannot conscientiously support any man for office against whom such charges are pending in a court of justice, and where it is so perfectly evident that there is something in the charges. Published every Friday by J. T. TRICKETT. A GRINDING MONOPOLY.

That Should be Summarily Squelciied. From time to time we have heard complaint as to the practices in vogue at the coal mines at Pittsburg and Litchfield, this state. The owners of these mines, which, if properly managed, would be a blessing to the state, are fast developing into monopolists of the worst type. No one ever heard of miners receiving extravagant wages at best, but when it comes to ''shaving" their meager earnings from 10 to 25 cents on every dollar, it is high time an indignant public should demand a halt. Their mode ls to have a supply store, at which all their laborers are required to deal, and which sells goods at from 10 to 50 per cent, above ruling prices.

Spies are kept by the company who "spot" all miners who may try to trade at other and much cheaper stores, and the victim is summarily discharged. The company also pays in scrip of their own make, and which no other business firm will accept at more than. 90 cents on the dollar, as the place of redemption is Galena, five miles away, and it is troublesome to get rid of it. Mr. John G.Gougher special agent of the labor bureau, has been down there and furnishes a report, which is anything but complimentary to this monopoly and the state which fosters it.

From his observations Mr. Cougher found the people of all classes justly indignant. For nearly nine years this community in the southeastern part of the state has been forced to suffer from this increasing evil. Commencing th the issue of a few dollars of scrip, by a small firm, it has grown and spread until now. From fifteen to twenty thousand dollars of the detestable stuff has been kept afloat, by force, among nearly ten thousand inhabitants of the free state of Kansas, acting as a forced loan, from the people, the benefits going into the pockets of a few men composing the two great coal monopolies of the southeastern part of the state.

Everydody has more or less of it. It can be found in the pockets of the laboring man and in the tills of the merchant. All hate it, and all have it. Nobody wants it, but they all get it, and then get rid of it as quick as possible. Some would rather have the cholera or small-pox, if they could have their choice.

Head what some of the victims have to say in regard to this monopolistic blessing in disguise. Four.industripus miners were discharged, and on inquiring for" the cause, the foreman said, "I'll teach them that they must traae at our store." Another instance was that of a miner who was told by the boss to take his tools out. The man the matter, that I can't work here?" He was told to go to Brown Brewer, grocers, where he had been dealing and ask them for work. A respectable lady asked the merchant from whom she had bought a bill of dry goods to take off the wrapper on which the firm's advertisement was printed, and replace it with an imprinted one, so that it could not he seen where she had made the purchase. This is reported as a common occurrence.

A boot and shoe dealer says the' working people pay him from ten to fifteen dollars every month in 10 per cent, discounts for goods sold for scrip. A lot of the "queer" was issued made redeemable in Pittsburg and Litchfield. After it had been in circulation a short time, Pittsburg was stricken off and persons having any of it were compelled to carry it five miles for redemption or lose it altogether. A peddler purchased some goods at the company's store to sell again, and offered them their own scrip in payment which was refused. He wanted them to take the goods back, but as they had already been placed in the peddler's wagon, this was also refused, and he was compelled to fork over the amount in Uncle Sam's clean cash.

As to prices, a responsible party states that when flour sold at $2.10 a sack at Pittsburg, the company's store at Litchfield charged $2.50. A leading groceryman asserts that on the day of this interview he sold flour at $2.10 and miners at Litchfield paid $2.40 for the same brand. An employe was asked $2.75 for such shoes as he afterward purchased at another store for $2.20 scrip, although the money price was only $2.00. Hundreds of such statements could be obtained from responsible persons in regard to the injustice citizens have to put up with, through this infernal system ot truck store shop business. and "pluck me" A man in.

Cherryvale, Kansas, has received a patent fortke invention of a "land anchor." He is not entitled to it. It has been in existence for years under the name of "mortgage." Pleuro-pneumonia has appeared at Bethesda near Lancaster Pa. Two slight earthquake shocks were felt Friday at Mobile, Alabama. There are thirteen women comity superintendents in this state, with several new candidates in the field this fall. The St.

Louis exposition, which opened the fall festivities last month, closed Saturday night after a most successful The net profit was about $60,000. On Wednesday (to-morrow) John Sherman will deliver his first political speech in the city of Philadelphia. Out in Sherman county there are seven towns within a radius of seven miles, all fighting for the county seat. Three-fourths of the population is composed of real estate agents. This is the place for its tenderest cultivation, for its warmest reception.

There may be many vaue notions relative to what it should lie, but that the benefits derived from its proper use are mportant none will question. Home religion should not be of the kind that is cold, cheerless, captious, but warm-harted, cheerful, and ready to forgive faults when repented. The home should develop "pure and un defiled religion," for here the whole life of the occupants is known. Life-touches life. Each knows the other.

Every grace and imperfection is known to each member. At family worship is the place, to begin the development of special graces-which each should possess. Then the practice of these graces during the day will fix in the mind and heart the habit of pleasantness that should characterize the Christian life. Family worship should not be conducted for the older members alone, but some part of each service should be given to the smaller children. This may be done by repeating a Bible story such as the story of Joseph, of Samuel, of the early life of David, or of the childhood of Jesus.

These stories shotdu not be too hastily passed over, but often repeated, until they are familiar to the child. Then.let ail join In a V.iort Psalm, the Lords or some other hhort and appropriate, passage of scripture. Then tlie lead of the family lead the way in a vocal prayer adapted to the understanding of all. and pertinent to tlie occassion. Let it be understood by the children as well as older ones, that these services are intended to he, helpful in every day's labors and cares.

That they are for the purpose of strengthening fidelity, sweetening temper, encouraging forbearance; in short making every member of a family a desirable and helpful companion for every other member. In the language of Dr. J. It. Miller, 'True family worship is a fountain that brings streams of holy influences into every part of the household.

There is nothing else that so sweetens home-life. It is a vase of perfuume that sheds fragrance over all. It softens asperities. It quells anger. It quiets, impatience.

It settles differences. It subdues evil passions. Hearts that are drawn together at God's feet everyday cannot get very far apart. It puts new strength into every heart. It comforts sorrow.

It is a shield against temptation. It smooths out the wrinkles of care. It inspires strength for burden-bearing. It quickens every religious sentiment and keeps the fires of devotion and love burning upon the altar of every heart." While out at Mr. Campbell's farm last Friday morning we pointed out some peanut vines to one of the agricultural editors in the carriage with us.

The gentleman immediately jumped out of the carriage and commenced looking among the vines when all at once he exclaimed: "This must not be a very good season for pea nuts. I cannot see a single one on any of these vines." His wife came to the rescue an! informed him that the peanuts grew in the ground, and not on the vines, whereupon he commenced digging and soon revealed a large quantity of peanuts. This is a pretty good joke on agricultural editors, Kiowa Journal. That bright paper, the Kansas Star issued from the Deaf and Dumb school at Olathe, records a social event with ''accompaniments" not every day noted. On last Sunday two graduates of the institution were united in marriage and of course a nice notice of the affair was sent to then- school paper.

While it was being put in tyie Gov. John A. Martin and Senator P. B. Plumb visited the school, and each being old time newspaper men, ''hale fellows, well met," they took a hand at the case, and each set up a paragraph about the wedding.

In commenting upon this the editor of the Star says: "It will be seen that Mr. and Mrs. Gelliland (the newly married pair) have enjoyed the proud distinction of having a governor and a United States senator at work on their wedding notice, an honor, probably, which no other couple ever had." The writer is acquainted with the happy pair, and extends congratulations. We learned last evening that Mr. Freeman, the Farmer's candidate for clerk of the court, has withdrawn.

This leaves Judge Canott and Mr. Bradley all alone on the ticket. Tlie Cliurclies. Elsewhere will be found a synopsis of the sermon delivered by Rev. A.

B. Charpie at the Baptist church Sunday evening, as furnished us by a gentleman present, and who thought to improve the time by taking notes. We would like it if all our churches could be thus represented, one for each Sunday. Or, if made brief and to the point, we could accommodate two at a time. If our Methodist and Christian friends, or any one who maybe present at their services, will kindly furnish us with notes or extracts we will take pleasure in -publishing the same, as the other two churches are now provided lor.

Tovrnship Convention. the mass convention At held at Campbell's "hall on Saturday Oct. 23d for the purpose of nominating town-; ship officers, A. W. Skiner was voted chairman, C.

S. Finch secretary, J. J. Merrick jno ved tiiat the caucus nominate in the following order. 1.

Trustee. 2. Treasurer, a. Clerk. 4.

Counstables. Hon. Geo. 1). Thompson placed in nomination Geo.

of "Harper for Trustee. Coleman placed the name of L. A. Ileacock, before the convention for the same office. Nominations thern closed there and the first ballot resulted as follows: Geo.

King 103. Ileacock 33. On motion of Geo. Titus the nomina tion was made unanimous. Mr.

King was callsd for and thanked the conven tion. J. J. Merrick nominated Aimer Bourne for Treasurer. Mr.

Bradshaw placed Geo. Titus, who thanked the convention but declined, and Bourne was nominated by a unanimous vote. Mr. Bourne thanked, the convention for the honor. Mr.

Thompson nominated Geo. Titus for clerk. The rules were suspended and Mr. Titus was nominated by a unanimous vote. The gentleman thanked the convention for the unsolicited honor.

The following names were placed be fore the convention for the office of constable. Scott, J. A. Beal, E. II.

Trickett, R. G. Franklin, J. V. The township ticket nominated yes-terdav reads thus: Treasurer, Clerk, Constable Geo.

King. Abner Bourne. Geo. Titus. J.

A. Scott, E. II. Beal. The votes resulted as follows: A Scott II Beal Trickett Franklin Scattering Beal and Scott were declared 64 88 47 31 4 the nominees and the convention adjourn ed.

C. S. Finch, A. W. Skinneu, Cirm, Sec'y Died: Marv C.

Noel, wife of Wil liam Noel, was in Washington county, March 22, 1S64, and died in Harper county, Kansas, Oct. 23, 1SS6, aged 22 years, 7 months and 1 day. This death was a severe shock to the many friends of the deceased in this community where she has lived since 18S2 and where she had hosts of warm friends. In 18S3 she was married to her now bereaved husband and leaves one daughter a year and a half old. She was converted when young and was a devoted member of the Baptist church.

In the absence of her pastor the funeral services, largely attended, were conducted by Rev. A. B. Charpie, from the home of her parents, in Chi-caskia township, on Sunday. reaching and important.

All tL trades unions have rules or similar to those of the musical union of New York, which makes a member liable to expulsion for working in com pany with non-union men or "scrabs," as they are stigmatized by the unions. If, as Justice Potter has decided, these rules are void as against public policy, no member of a union can hereafter be expelled; or otherwise interfered with, who may choose to work with nonunion "men." Tlte Laws in Utah. The laws against polygamy rest like swords within their scabbards. They are sharp enough for extirpation of the crime, if there were only arms to 'wield thein. The report of Governor West is really a supplication for more arms to wield the sword of The monogamous Mormons seem to be little less hostile to the laws of the United States than their polygamous brethren.

When a Mormon is the husband of only one wife he is generally so because lie is afraid of falling into tlie clutches of the hated "Gentile law," and therefore lie is desirous to see every attempt at enforcing the Edmunds act. defeated. Tlie whole Mormon body, hy all the agencies of press, pulpit, platform, and private conversation, is in constant conspiracy to bring the laws of the United States into desuetude and con tempt. The government has only ono position to occupy toward such people that of a ruler who is bent on tlie enforcement of his laws. We have often seen contempt and continued evasion of law ripen into riot in cities, and once into a rebellion of states.

We know by experience the danger of dealing softly with defiant lawlessness. One of tlie propositions made by Gov ernor West is that the terms of sitting for United States Court in the Terri tory should be prolonged, and that ses sions should be held in parts of the Territory in which the existence of such courts is at present but little more than a remote rumor. This micrht require the appointment of an additional judge, but the cost would be as nothing provided that the decrees of the court were enforced. Fewer polygamous marriages, are reg istered Salt Lake Uity man tne more sparsely settled country districts. The knowledge that court and juries would periodically make inquiry as to their proceedings might cnecK tne me-gal zeal of the rural Mormons.

in a territory, so uiorouguij uisioyai as Utah the formation of a local militia is not to be considered; such an act would be a mere drilling and arming of men for active rebellion upon tne occurence of the first favorable opportunity. The Governor, therefore, suggests that a sufficient body of tegular troops be quartered in the Territory to aid in the enforcement of the laws. Laws will execute themselves in even rebellious communities when it is manifest that they will be executed by soldiers in the event of opposition to the civil process. The friends of Alf. II.

Addams, all over the county, are making a desperate effort to secure his election as probate judge, and they feel sanguine that he will get there. Alf. is a good, deserving citizen, and we would heartily support him, was it not for his horrible, radical, republican politics. Sentinel. Mr.

Addams is neither horrible nor radical in his political views. While conscientious and firm in his convictions, he accords to all others the same privilege, whether they agree with him or not. He is an unassuming man who attends strictly to his own business, vet wnen conscientiously aroused will risk all for whathe believes be right. He is a safe man. Haroer Normal.

The'Harper Xormal School and Business College is a regularly chartered institution and will confer degrees and grant diplomas. The officers are: Jos. Munger, President. Jno. Vv Hirst, Vice Presieent.

Abner Bourne, Secretary. R. W. Ball, Treasurer. The board of trustees are: Jos.

Munger, Abner Bourne, A Patterson, A Skinner, R. W. Ball. Jno, W. Hirst, Louis Walton, Kelly, Sisson, Death hy Accident.

A telegram yesterday morning announced an accident which robs this county of one of its best citizens. It appears that Mr. C. W. Insley, a prominent, hard ware merchant of Attica, went out hunting Sunday morning with others in a wagon, and some how the jar of the wagon discharged his gun, the contents taking effect in the' left breast and heart, causing death during the night.

MrUnsley was formerly of Yfyandotte, this state, and lias always been a leading man where he lived. Last fall he was the Republican candidate for register of deeds, and made a splendid race for the office. Beeihg a prominent Mason, he will be buried by the order at 2 o'clock to-day. The Harper lodge has been invited but we do not know how manv can attend. At the Baptist Cliurcii.

A. B. Charpie spoke Sunday night from the text: "From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Before beginning he spoke a good word for the Methodists. He said one part of God's people could not be blessed without all being blessed; he therefore hoped his congregation would put itself under the influence of any revival spirit which might be abroad. The following is a synopsis of his sermon: Much discussion is very often savod by knowing the right definition of the words we use.

Scholars are very careful and precise in their choice of words. And the ordinary reader often does not get the full rich meaning of a profound writing because he does not know the full, exact meaning of the words used. Repent is the largest words used in the Bible. It is the word which John the Baptist came using. It is the word which the Lord used when he was baptised, and after three years and a half of preaching he still uses the same word.

On the meaning of this word hangs the law and prophet of our the ology. There is a popular notion about the word that is wrong." The popular notion is that the repentance is in feeling sorry for sin. This is not all of it. The word is made of two Greek words signifying mind, and after. It is an after mind a change of mind, or as is often said, a change of heart.

It is strange what mystery and want of understanding is thrown around this matter. Persons presenting them selves and their friends to be prayed for and. trying to give themselves to God, but they tell me this emotional way' is not the true way. I come to the question with a want of confidence in 1 i myseir. xLS me pnysieian cannot pre scribe the right thing always, so the minister cannot always tell just what is wanted to lead a soul to Christ.

There are a few general principles which seem to be contained in repent ance. It has to do with the whole mind. Metaphysicians tell us the mind of men is composed of three parts; the knowing part, the feeling part, and the deciding part. First, we are to know God and be-ieve he is the true God. The knowledge or God is 3,000 years old.

In this matter there has been no growth. We are to know his word, his law, and through this, sin. If any man in this age cannot see that he is a sinner and cannot be saved without God, I don't know his way of thinking. Man is.