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4 / THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1896. WARD CAUCUSES IV SACRAMENTD. Capital Republicans Name County Convention Delegates. BATTLE FOR LEADERSHIP Rhodes Faction Arrayed Against the Forces of Daroux and Rider. EACE CLAIMS A VICTORY. Parade the Streets and Burden the Air ° With Triumphant Shouting. SACRAMENTO, Can, Aug. 7.—In a majority of cases the Republican ward caucuses called to select delegates to the county convention passed off tamely to- night. The issue was one of leadership, as between Frank Rhodes on the one side and Daroux and Rider on the other. There was little if any contest in the up- town wards, and in the First and Second wards no caucuses were held. It is conceded that Frank Rhodes will reign supreme in the First, and will not have excitement enough to even stir his blood. But over in the Second Ward, it is believed that there will be warm, very warm, work. It seems that Daroux is badly handicapped. As far as can be learned, he has none of his adherents on the election boards, nor are there seemingly any of the old-time ward workers with him. Yet Daroux is very much in evidence, and although saying nothing, is sawing wood. His opponents are watching his every move in fear that in some possible manner he may be enabled to snatch vic- tory from apparent defeat. Parties of adherents of both factions paraded the streets after the caucuses, shouting the slogans of their respective sections. All concede that the battle in the Second to-morrow will be extremely sultry. - SR TAYLOR EODGERS FAVORED. May Be the Populist Candidate for Con~ gress in the Fifth. SAN JOBE, CaL., Aug. 7.—~Chairman J. R. Welch of the Fiith District Congres- gional Convention of the People’s party to-day issued a call for a meeting of the delegates in G. A, R. Hall in this city on Saturday afternoon, August 15, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for representative in Congress for this dis- trict. An auditing committee will also be selected, and such other business trans- acted as may properly come before the convention. Leading Populists of this city express preference for the nomination of James Taylor Rodgers of San Francisco for Congressman from this disvricts PR OROVILLE'S CAMPAIGN CLUB. Republicans Rally Under the Banner of MoKinley. OROVILLE, CaL., Aug. 7.—A meeting was held by the Republicans of Oroville at the Courthouse this evening to form a club. It was called to order by temporary Chairman E. Tucker. Captsin Warren Sexton was elected president; 8. 8. Boyn- ton, vice-president; R. 8. Kittrick, secre- tary, and Supervisor H. C. Bell, treasurer. An executive and other committees will be appointed later by the president. Captain Sexton made an able address for McKinley and protection; spoke of the great benefits derived by permanent organization and careful selection of workers to serve on committees, and urged all members of the club to see that a1l Republicans were registered. The roll contaigs thirty-five names. It will be cir- culated by a committee before the next meeting. —_— DOOLITTLE IS FOR Me¢KINLEY. The Washington Representative Wants the Nicaragwa Canal Constructed. TACOMA, Wasn., Aug. 7.—Congress- man W. H. Doolittle, elected in 1894 on a Republican free silver platform, makes a statement for the press to-day, indorsing McKinley. He says the 8t. Lounis Repub- lican platform is the only one that makes the building of the Nicaragua canal pos- sible, and the only one that can result in bringing abont bi-metallism by interna- tional agreement, in which he firmly be- lieves. To build the canal will require an issuance of Government bonds, and the Chicago platform declares against bond issues in time of peace. Forestville’s MoKinley Club. SANTA ROSA, Can, Aug. 7.—A Mc- Kinley and Hobart club was formed in Porestville to-night at a mass-meeting held in Odd, Fellows’ Hall for that pur- pose. The speakers were D. E. McKinlay and O. O. Webber. From the interest and enthusiasm manifested to-night, it is evident that the Republican majority rolled up in Forestville in_past years will be largely increased next November. el ¢ Redwood City Republicans. REDWOOD CITY, CAr., Aug. 7.—The Republicans of Redwood City and vicinity met last night to form a McKinley club. W. E. Witten presided and Dennis E., O'Keefe acted as clerk. Alexander Gor- don, George C. Ross, D. W. Sampson, W. A. Price and D.E. O'Keefe were appointed a committee on permanent organization, after which the meeting adjourned for two weeks. g A Phaniz Man’s Proposed Wager.e PH@ENIX, Ariz., Aug. 7.—J. Frank Meader, ex-adjutant-general and a former banker of Arizona, will to-morrow morn- ing, through the Gazette, offer to wager three sections of land worth $25 an acre on the election of Bryan. The land to be ap- praised, and he will accept American 16-to-1 silver against its value. TAQUMA’S OFFICIAL ANHAKE-UP, Charter Amendments Declared Iilegal N by Judge Pritohard. TACOMA, Wism, Aug. 7.—Following | startling changes as a result of fast.upon the Superior Court decision de- claring Bd 8. Orr legally entitled to the Mayoralty seat held by A.V. Fawcett Judge Pritchard to-day handed down a decision that overturns what little portion of the municipal government ramained undisturbed. He has declared charter amendments invalid. These amendments vided for a civil service commission that has been examiningapplicants and filling therefrom all municipal positions and for a Commissioner of Public Works 0 succeed the Board of Public Works. Thomas Dougherty, Populist, a. barber, who under the Fawcett administration has held ‘the latter position, will now go back to shaving. There are many other the de- cision. “The ground for the decision is that the notice that charter amendments | were to be voted for was not posted in the varfous precincts the required length of time. —_——— % BUDD VISITS PLACERVILLE. Inspecting a Bighway Recently Acguired by the State. PLACERVILLE, CavL., Aug. 7.—On the Ohio House register here to-day, in bold chirography, appears the autograph, “James H. Budd, Stockton.”: The Governor came unheralded, accompanied by a colored valet. The last Legislature passed a bill au- thorizing the transfer on the part of El Dorado County to the Btateof California of the old State highway known as the Sacramento and Carson stage road. The transfer comprizes the line from Smith’s Flat, three miles east of Placerville, to the Nevada State line, sixty-two miles away. The bill appropriated $1000, which became available three weeks ago. Tuck Holdridge of this place was appointed commissioner, and began the rebuilding of bridges and culverts two weeks ago. More money is needed to build falling walis. .The Governor is here on a tour of per- sonal inspection. He will go to Riverton to-morrow, and the next day to Straw- berry Valley, stopping_two days as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Watson; thence to tbe State line and Lake Tahoe. This direct road from the capital of California to the capial of Nevada, continuous for resorts from Placerville to the lakes, is important as a National highway. ESCAPES NEAR FOWLER Convict George Hector Jumps From a Swiftly Moving Train. He Takes Advantage of an Officer’s « Carelessness in Leaving Him Unguarded. FREBNO, OAL., Aug. 7.—George Heotor, a convict from Los Angeles, who was be- mg taken by Deputy Sheriff Barney to San Quentin, escaped from a train this morning between Selma and Fowler in this county. The officer did not have his prisoner handcuffed, and Hector got away with comparative ease. The Deputy Sheriff had left the prisoner in a seat at one end of the car while he went to the other end to get a drink. Hector took advantage of the situation and quietly slipped out on the platform without attracting any one’s attention and swung off the steps. The train was going at full speed when the prisoner made his plunge for liberty. Barney did not notice Hector's disap- pearance until he went back to the seat in which he had left him. It was the over- land train and the seats were filled with passengers. Some of the passengers, who had not known that Hector was a prisoner, told the Deputy Sheriff that they had seen Hector go out on the platform. Another account of the escape states that it did not occur in Fresno County at all, but in Tulare or probably Kern. Accord- ing toa brakeman on the train, the Deputy Bheriff had fallen asleep and the prisoner then slipped away from him. The train hands say that Barney did not awaken for an hour and a half afterwards, when the train wasin Fresno-County. Deputy Sheriff Barney got off the train at Fowler and enlisted the assistance of the Constables of that place. They tra- versed the conntry between Selma and Fowler, but could find no trace of the i\&i- tive. Sheriff Scott was immediately noti- fied of the escape and put his deputies at work immediately. Up to to-night no trace of Hector had been found. Hector was under a sentence of twelve years for burglary and is an ex-convict. He is considered a desperate character. S GRADERS NEARING FRESNO. The Valley Line’s Roadbed Will Be Com- pleted to the City To-Night. FRESNO, Car., Aug. 7.—Grading on the Valley road will be finisted to this city to-morrow evening. The pile drivers and trestle builders will also be through by that time. Tracklayers are now at the bridge on the San Joaquin River, and the { Heekeren of structure wiil be ready for them by next Wednesday. Wathin a week the track will be laid to Belmont avenue, north of this city, where Diana street begins, The graders will wait to see if the road is to be continued into this city, there being an unexpected delay on account of the oppo- sition of property-owners along Diana and Q streets, —— 4 Horsethief’s Good Imck. - FRESNO, Can, Aug. 7.—Deputy Con- stable Crutcher arrested Thomas McDon- ald in this city on a charge of vagrancy on Wednesday. The officer was satistied that McDonald was a horsethief from Ventura County, and sent a telegram to the Bheriff of that county. Having received no reply by this morning, the Deputy Constable released the suspect. A few hours after- ward Cruicher received a telegram from Sheriff Cnarlebois asking him to hold McDonald, and that Charlebois would come after him on the next train. McDon- ald had made good . his escape, ana the officers cannot find him. Sl _sguciics The Dead to Reat in Peace. FRESNO, CaL., August 7.—E. L. Hop- kins, a young dental student of this city, recently applied to County Health Officer Adair for permission to exhume a body in pauper’s field at the cemetery for the pur- pose of studying the teeth. The health officer submitted the matter to District Attorney Snow for an apinion‘ and the latter held that the student’s request could not be allowed. R CaFN Will Woo Riches in Fenezweln. FRESNO, CAn, Aug. 7.—William Caruthers, a pioneer rancher ot this county, is organizing a party to go to Venezuela in Oclober and engage in the cattle business. Members of the party are enthusiastic over the prospect of mak- ing their fortunes in South America, and claim that the cattle business "there beats gold digging in Alaska. e Ventura Land-Owners Win, VENTURA, CaL, Aug. 7.—A suit in- volving title to 300 parcels of land in the town of Ventura was decided to-day in favor of the plaintiff by Judge Wiiliams of the Superior Court. ’iYhe suit was brought to enjoin A, J. Bell, County Tax Collector, from executing deeds to the State for land sold for delinquent taxes in 1877 and 1878. SHORB ARRESTED AT LOS MGELES, The Aged Doctor Charged With -the Killing of Mrs. Snyder. IS RELEASED ON BAIL. Four Wealthy Citizens Attach Their Signatures to a $15,000 Bond. SEQUEL OF A TRIPLE TRAGEDY The Accused a Man Heretofore Highly Respected Throughout the County. 328 SouTH BROADWAY, Los ANGeLEs, Cal., Aug. 7. A sequel to the shocking tragedy of yes- terday in East Los Angeles, involving the death ot Mrs. Jennie R. Snyder, late of Seattle, and the suicide of her paramour, William J. Relland, was the arrest here this afternoon of Dr. Andrew S. Shorb, a wealthy physican, on & charge of murder. The warrant was issued at the instance of Health Officer Stedaom of this city, and is the result of the Coroner's inquest, the verdict being that Mrs. Jennie R. Snyder died from the effects of internal hemor- rhage caused by a criminal operation per- formed by Dr. A. 8. Shorb. Immediately after Dr. Shorb’s arrest, he was taken before Police Justice Morrison, who, on recommendation of the District Attorney’s office, released him on $15,000 bail and fixed next Thursday forenoon as the time for the preliminary examination. The news of Dr. Bhorb’s arrest quickly spread through the town and produced a genuine sensation. The alleged criminal is an old, respected resident of this city, and of the regalar school of medicine. His practice for years has been among the best families of the city and county. The outcome of the arrest will be watched with intense interest. His bail bond was signed by four of Los Angeles’ wealthy citizens. This morning John Paul, the under- taker, found a note which was written yesteraay afterncon by W. J. Relland, who shot himself last evening. It is as follows: s These few lines will tell all. Tmustgo where my loved one is. My disease has puzzled the doctors, it is so intricate. Isuppose my folks will want my remains. Lay me beside my loved one. My home address is 1209 Ash street, Seattle, Wash., care Mrs. Carrie Relland. A telegram from the father of the de- ceased was received by the undertaker this morning directing that the remains be embalmed and sent to Seattle. The de- | ceased was a member of Sprague Tent No. 17, K. 0. T. M., in which he is insured for $2000, made payable to his father and mother, MERCED HOTEL TRAGEDY, Baron John von Heekeren Ends His Life With Kaife and Poison. Los AxcrLEs OFFICE OF THE mu,} Wearied of a Struggle for Existence When He Cou'd Not Find Employment. MERCED, Cavn., Aug. 7.—Baron John von Heekeren, the last son of Baron von Nymegen, Holland, was found dead in his room in the Palace lodging-house last evening. The proprie- tor of the place had not seen him during the day, and in the evening went to his room to investigate. On attempting to enter he found the door secured by a chair on the inside. He forced 1t open and en- tered and found Von Heekeren lying on the bed, dead. He had slashed himself in the abdomen with a pocket-knife. An empty morphine bottle was found near by, It is supposed he took a dose of poison be- fore attempting to disembowel himself. Von Heekeren was about 30 years old. He came to America five years ago, and arrived in Merced from Fresno six months ago, upon being released from jail for an attempt to shoot & man. He is zaid to have glashed himseélf with a razor with suicidal intent once before. Despondency because he failed to secure employment is supposed to have been the cause of the suicide. TURRAGAIN RN HORAOR Tragic Fate of a Mount Vernon Gold-Hunter at Cook: Inlet. - Falls Into a Glacier Crevasse and Is Frozen to Death in Sight of Friends. PORT TOWNSEND, Wasw., Aug. 7.— The steamer Willapa, from Alaska, brings particulars of a distressing accident which occurred on July 4, at the head of Turn- again Arm, Cooks Inlet. A party of pros- pectors was crossing a glacier. A thin sheet of ice secreted a crevice, and when they trod upon this in crossing the ice gave way, precipitating two men intoa chasm scarcely three feet wide. One, who was carrying a gun, was saved by the gun acting as a cross bar. The It is not_belicved that an appeal will be | Other, C. Kennah,an aged Mount Vernon taken. This decision will lift a cloud from | (Wash.) shoe merchant, whose son is the title to land held by innocent pur-|in the Postoffice service, fell with awful chasers of and Webb in the years named. ———~— Suing for the Town of Flavel. ASTORIA, Or, Aug. 7.—Foreclosure proceedings were filed to-day against the Flavel Land and Development Company to recover $315000. The company pure chased the present town site of Flavel irom the late Captain Flavel and failea to' vay either principal or interest. A largze hotel and other extensive improvements have been made on the property. property assessed to R. Leroy | force to the bottom, a depth of about eighty feet, becoming tightly jammed in the crevice between the ice. The others of the party tied blankets together and attempted to pull him out, but he was 3o tightly wedged jp that he could not be budged. He ceased to speak an hour and twenty minutes later, having frozen'to death. e Adventure of a Puget Sound Shark. SEATTLE, Wass., Aug. 7.—A twelve- he | foreclosure involves many interests, and a | {000 shark, caughbt on the halibut banks number of people will lose all they possess if the foreclosure is pressed. . ga:bmvd the sloop Viola, which was g brought to this city to-day, was startled by a cannon shot fired from Ad- miral lee's flsguhlr Philadelphia while lying off Port Angeles. The shark cleared the deck of the Viola in a most surprising manner. As the man-sater bid adieul to its captors and went overboard Mate Anderson was knocked into the sea, and Captain Timothy, the master of the vegsel, thrown with such force on to the deck that he was insensible for several minutes. The mate sustained severe in- juries and narrowly escaped drowning. 5 e ‘WILL ‘morp 4 FAIR, Funds Guaranteed to the Sants Clara Valtey Agricultural Society. BAN JOSE, Oav., Aug. 7.—The Board of Trade at its meeting this eveuing took 'steps which assure the success of the pro- ject to hold an old-time County Fair the latter part of next month. _Secretary #. J. Brandon of the Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society made an address in which he stated that the guaranteed sale of tickets was within $250 of the sum thought necessary to warrant the society in going ahead with prepara- ‘tions for the fair, The Board of Trade at once guaranteed the amount needed, and arrangements will be made to-day for a fair which will include horticultural, and mechanical ex- hibits, & stock display and a speed pro- grame. The project originated with the Board of Tradeand the members of that body are enthusiastic over the prospects for a fair that will prove a great advertisement to Banta Clara County. i DEATH OF MRS. QUILTY. The Attorney’s Wije Passes Away While Secking Health at the Seashore. BAN JOSE, Can, Aug. 7.—Mrs. Mary Quilty, wife of Attorney C. W. Quilty of this city, died suddenly at Santa Cruz this morning from heart disease. 'She had been in ill health for some time. Yester- day she accompanied Mr. Quilty to Santa Cruz in the hope that a stay at the seaside would benefit her. On the trip over she suffered a relapse, and it was feared she would die before their destination was reached. She was very low during the night, and passed away at 6:30 o’clocE this morning. Mrs. Quilty was a native of San Jose, aged 38 years. Eight children sur- vive her. S J0SE LAWTERS FHT W. P. Veuve and O. O. Feikner Discolor Each Other’s ' Optics, Come to Blows After a Quarrel Over ! a Recent Suit in Court, SAN JOSE, CarL., Atug. 7.—Attorneys W. P. Veuve and 0. O. Felkner came to blows this morning in the main corndor of the Hall of Records building, and although the men were soon separated, things were pretty well mixed while the affair lasted. Several blows were struck, accompanied by an unusual amount of loud talk, but honors were easy at the call of time. Each of the combatants received a blow over the eye, which left a slight discoloration. The bad feeling grew out of the prosecu- tion of A. L. Veuve, a brother of the attor- ney, by Felkner on a claim of $60 owed to E. J. Baker. Veuve considered that Felkner had harrased his brother by his persistence in trying to collect the bill. This morning the men met in the corridor and Felgner bowed to Veuye. Thisaroused Veuve'sg'ire and hestopped and sxclaimed : "§ dlt'),n‘t want you to ever speak to me again ‘One word led to another, and Veuve in- sinuated that Felkner, who is an ex- preacher, did not adhere to the truth as it was laid down in the Scriptures. Yelkner then struck Veuve over the eye, and the latter retaliated with a like blow. They were warming up to their work when bystanders interfered. et LUSE THEIR FINE HOME, Foreclosure on a Young Mens’® Christian Assor tation Building. BAN JOSE, CaL., Aug. 7.—The mort- gage upon the fine large building of the Young Men’s Christian Associationin this city was foreciosed in Judge Lorigan’s de- partment of the Superior Court to-day, The plaintiff, O. M. Tupper, was granted a decree of foreclosure and sale for $15,767. The building was erected four years ago by liberal contributions of the Pnblic, but it has been found impossible ately to raise funds to pay off a heavy debt, which arose from the fact that the original subseription was not sufficient to cover the heavy expense of construction. CROWLEYS 10 REWED, Sensational Chapter to the Di- vorce Suit of Two Months Ago. The Doctor and His Ex-Wife Dis- cover That They Each Made Mis- takes and Will Try It Again. OARLAND OrricE 8AN FRrANCISCO UALL, 908 Broadway, Aug. 7. It was reported to-night by intimate friends of Dr. and Mrs. Crowley, whose sensational divorce a few weeks ago was the talk of society, that the doctor and his ex-wife will soon approach the altar and be again united. Some days ago a letter was received in this city from Highland Springs, stating that the doctor and his wife had been seen together, and that a reconciliation was among the possibilities. . Recent events have supported the theory, and to-night it was positively stated that the olive branch had been held out and accepted by both parties. For several days past the doctor has made regular calls at the home that was once his and has regularly sent pretty bml&fllll‘ All these little secrets were confided by Mrs, Crowley to her confidante, whom she had had known since girlhood. The secret was too good to keep, and to- nlil:t it was given to the public. ss than two months ago: the domestic troubles 12‘ the Crowleys were in the courts. Mrs. Alma Crowley applied for a divorce and recited the exciting events of aniglt on whick she had made a discov- ery by entering the doctor’s office unane nounced. IEHR She then went to her home, took the children and went to stay at the Hotel Metropole, = Society was shocked and surprised, for the doctor and his cultured wife appeared to be a very devoted couple. e case went to a speedy trial, and to the surprise of everybody the serious charges were withdrawn and the decree was awarded on the simple ground of crnel':{. The doctor had been previously divorced and 20 had his wife, who was formerly the wile of Hugo Mansfeldt, the musician. It was after a personal encounter with'the dootor that Mansfeldt obtained a divorce, and when his wife was free she marrie Dr. Crowley, —————————— Major Blackhurst Will Speak, ‘To-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock Major Blackhurst of the Volunteers of America will -Adrd.mu.-nnunx’ol young men at new building of the Young Men’s Chrisf Association, and Ellis streets. THE FATHER OF - MODERN LIBERTY Pope Gregory the Seventh Given That Proud Title BY THE REV. A. M. CLARK Lecture for the Benmefit of the League of the Cross Cadets. MANY HISTORICAL EVENTS. A Large Audience Was Gathered in Metropolitan Temple to Hear the Address. Rev. Arthur M. Clark, C. S. P., deliv- ered a lecture in Metropolitan Temple last evening upon “The Father of Modern Liberty.” The lecture was for the benefit of the uniform and library fund of Com- pany D, First Regiment, League of the Cross Cadets of Sacred Heart parish. An American flag was draped over the read- ing desk, other American flags were upon the front of the organ, which also was adorned with bannerets bearing the sym- bols of the League of the Ordss, and bunt- ing was looped over the front of the gal- leries. Company D was present in uni- form. The officers of the orgamzation are: Captain, James T. McBride; first lieutenant, Ignatius D. Dwyer; second lieutenant, Harry McGuerren. In addition to the lecture quite a pro- gramme had been provided. Alargenum- ber of Catholic clergymen were present and occupied seats on the platform, where ‘also the members of Company D were seated. The exercises were opened with anorgan number by Miss Marie Giorgiani. Some preliminary remarks were made by Colonel William C. Mahoney, who intro- duced Colonel James T. Smith as the president of the evening. Colonel Smith spoke briefly, He said: This is the era of organization. There are organizations within organizations, having for their purpose objects from the building of a railroad to the election of a President. I am glad to say that there is only one organiza- tion in this country which is opposed to churches. Such organizations as the one to which I allude cannot be relied upon to establish more firmly the Republic. Organiza- tions for only material advancement may pro- mote wealth, but they do not necessarily make better men. Society cannot be pure and good unless the families that compose it ere so. Society cannot be good unless its individuals are good. The League of the Cross is organized to perform a good work, to make good citizens, to make them worthy to march under that flag which they always carry and which they always will carry while this Republic lasts. Colonel Smith closed his address by an- nouncing that next Sanday afternocon at 2 o'clock a rally of the Junior League of the Cross will be held in the Mechanics’ Pavilion. At that time competition for the Archbishop’s medal, it was announded, will take place and an address will be made by the Archbishop. M. Grennan followed with cornet solos. Miss Isanelle Rogerssang acontraltosolo. C. F. Graeber and David Torres performed a banjo duet. The audience then rose and sang “My Country, 'Tis of Thee,” Miss Giorgiani accompanying. Rev. Arthur M. Clark then began his lecture. The speaker was very warmly received. He said that the father of modern liberty has been the subject of much speculation. He has been variously named, from George Washington down. He had fonnd only one person who had guessed whom he had in mind. He would leave the audience in suspense a little longer. He spoke in brief as follows: I once saw two Englishmen, just arrived, who were strewing the streets with h’s that they had dropped, and they were speaking of liberty. This was a country, they thought, in which they were free toget drunk. Liberty! What isit? Liberty to write and say what you please; to shoot people if you have the money to buy Judge and jury; to steal, Is that liberty? No; thatis license. Iam notopposed to the freedom of the press, but I wish that the press would sometimes muzzle itself on some subjects. License and liberty are very little alike. Only the man ‘who thinks and acts and speaks according to the rules laid down by human reason is ftree. Liberty meaus slavery and freedom means ser- vice in a sense. The man who is under the sway of his pas- sions has no freedom. The murderer, if just- +| ice was done, would lose hislife. He has lost his freedom. He is a bondsman to the civil suthorities. Not only is there a bound to free- dom of action, there is a bound to freedom of thought. Nothing is more under laws than thought. A ma: ay possibly imagine a mon- ster-of nondescript shape; thought rests on facts. A man may teach his children that there is no God and call that free thought, and they grow up without any sense of responsibility. 1f such teachers were put down there would be an outcry all over the world that free thought had been interfered with, but that is not free thought. There have been many false religions. In the first ages Christianity was assailed by a power that gave toleration to every other form of religion. Thatlasted 300 years, but the Christian religion was not crushed. When Constantine became a Catholic he did not put down pagan worship. The temples were closed after a time, but were not torn down. Some of them were standing as late as the eleventh century. After the invasion of the tribes of Asia, so- clety began to settle down. There were em- perors who assumed the right to name bish- ops and finally reached the conclusion that bishops should mot be invested except by them. They made bad work of playing at church, They made me think of Darius Green and his flying machine he tried to fly on a Fourth of July. He fell. Just the same way with emperors and civil rulers when they at- tempt to regulate the church. They have al- ways failed and always will. Henry IV, an Emperor guilty of every crime, who stopped at nothing, who had the power, the soldiers and many unscrupulous people took everything he could lay his hands upon into his own coffers. Time after time the people rose against him. Time after time the father of modern liberty sent delegates to pucify the people. # Henry tne Fourth was flmally excommuni- cated and he was summoned to Rome to give an account of himgelf, The Pontiff Alexander the Second died while he was on the way and he did not go. After the funeral of the Pontiff was over the Cardinals were assembled. A cry arose, “Let Hildebrand be Pope” The Cardinals 80 he was elected the. Pope, Gregory the Seventn and he merits the title' which he hassince borne, of the father of modern lLiberty. He was fearless, He dared to stand up snd tell kings and emperors their duty. ‘Whnen'Henry the Fourth heard of this he was angry. He was summoned to ‘Rome, but re- fused to go." He was again excommunicated. He was summoned to go to some other place other than Rome to meet Gregory, but he re- fused to goand summoned Gregory to come down from the throne. 8 One Christmas eve Gregory began the cele- | bration of the mass in the Church of St. Mary’s in Rome. In the middle of the mass an armed force rode up and took Gregory away and were | going to take him to Germany. The alarm bells were rang. The gates were closed. The | people sought for and found Gregory a pris- oner in a tower. The people stormed the tower. Within the tower infamous man and still more infamous woman threatened Greg- ory and struck him, commanding that he should take off the excommunication from Henry the Fourth. He refused, saying that he stood for the freedom of the church, and he dould not remove the ban. The people called for Gregory and were build- ing a mound of staves to reach the tower. Then the miserable man fell on his knees, as such men have always done, and said ‘‘Holy father, forgive me!” The people carried Gregory back to the chureh, where he finished the mass, There was after this open war, The speaker then passed rapidly over the history of that period and said that at Canossa Henry IV whined like a whipped puppy for pardon. Then he continued: = From the day of Gregory it was not possible for kings and emperors to rule the church anfi the people with & rod of iron. It was notonly for the church that Gregory fought Henry. It was for the people. If now we have the right tostand up and speak what we will, it is because of what was done by Gregory. For several hundred years the church had a period of glorious prosperity. Then came in imitators of Henry. They were rulers who try to rule human consciences. They were like Darius Green.. They thought that they conld fly. There are State churches. One of the great echoes of Gregory is the Declaration of Independence. The are some -atill who would like to rule over religion and over the church and over your consciences, and to get you under their thumbs. Iknow thatyou don’t mean to let them get you there. But if they do look out, for they say that they will not let you have any of the offices. Perhaps there will be a dif- lerent condition of affairs next November. There is a small, & very small, number of men who are in favor of investigating churches and | convents. If they would investigate all around | that would rot be so bad, for they might in- vestigate themselves. | There are atill those who tnink that the | state should interfere with the church. Let every man who owns the name of Catholic be at the polls next November and vote according to his consefencce. There is no better way to show your liberty than by the ballot. If there ‘were such questions running through the country 200 years ago they would have caused | war. But now we discuss these questions at the breakfast-table, at the dinner-table, at the card-table, at all kinds of tables, and then we | 0 to the polls and cast those little white bal- ots—snowflakes they are sometimes called— and a revolution is effected. Let us go out from here to-night determined to show that we understand and appreciate the work of Gregory, the father of modern liberty. FOR EARLY CLOSING. Dry-Goods Clerks Preparing to Bring About a Reform in Working Hours. 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