Moral effect of secret societies in the modern era
The Brooklyn sermon argues secret societies are a moral test. Dr. Talmage defends associations that defend rights, reform, and charity, while condemning secrecy when used for vice. He cites home life, industry, and faith, urging discernment by fruits and personal conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
T. de Witt Talmage
D. D
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Solomon
Jerusalem
Galaxy of
Stars
Manu
God
Satan
the Lord
Gideon
England
Manchester Bricklayers’ Association
A Soldier Reflects on His First Civil War Battle
A Civil War veteran shares his experience of his first battle describing distorted time perception. He recalls Gen. Lyon’s death before 9 o clock and notes how hours seemed to stretch or compress during fights at Pea Ridge and Wilson’s Creek. The account appears in Youth's Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Leon
Pea Ridge
Wilson Creek
Curious Judisch Deutsch Sign Boards In New York
A New York Sun report tours the Polish Jewish districts noting signs written in Hebrew characters blending English German and other tongues. An elder man explains Judisch Deutsch a Jewish German jargon used in shop signs and theater with signs mixing languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bayard
Division
Chatham
Essex
Hester
Essex Street
Judisch- Deutsch
Judisch-Deutsch
Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Britain
Germany
Greece
Italy
Spain
France
Austria
Poland
Russia
Oriental Theatre
Globe
Asia Minor
Kamtchatka
Samuel of
Posen
Akspress
Billigste Preis
New York Sun
The Wreck of a Bright Mind Paul Feval's Decline
A Paris Cor tribute in the Philadelphia Times recalls Paul Feval’s rise to fame and rapid decline. The piece notes his brilliant early works, later withdrawal, and a collapsing creative power as he faced lifelong struggle with writing and thought.
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Paul Feval
Brethren of
Saint Jean de Dieu
M. Feval
Paul Feral
Paris
Verona
M. Feral
London
Liston
Philadelphia Times
Curious English word changes in a scholarly study
An English scholar reports on the rise of new words and phrases in English speech. He notes examples from 1440 to 1769 including is being built and You was, explains spelling shifts for could and rhyme, and cites Shakespeare and legal terms like escheat evolving to cheat and spruce from Prussia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Grant White
Bentley
Coldingham Priory
Bishop Hall
Prussia
Forepaugh Tried Bribing Grocer With Stewards Note
In Holyoke Massachusetts Adam Forepaugh sought groceries for his show and offered the grocer a bribe by charging to the steward of the Forepaugh circus. The grocer gave a two dollar bill and an account marked correct by the steward. Forepaugh left with the note and the bribe intent unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Forepaugh
Holyoke
Mass
Forepaugh
O. K
Adam Forepa
The Judge Moved to Louisville After Kentucky Incident
An illustrative tale recalls Judge W. O. Harris leaving Virginia for Logan County and then Louisville. A Kentuckian visitor asked to confirm his status as a lawyer, mentioning a troubling case involving his daughter. The judge promptly relocated to Louisville the next day.
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W. O. Harris
Virginia
Logan County
Lousville
Louisville
Artificial Rubies Reported From French Academy Research
Mr. Fremy and M. Verneuil outline successful work on artificial rubies. By dissolving alumina in fluoride of calcium they produced perfect crystals that rival natural stones in value and can be made in large sizes.
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Fremy
French Academy of Science
M. Verneuil
New York Sun
An Old Roman Circus in Verona Resurrects Bloodshed Past
Verona Cor. San Francisco Chronicle describes an ancient Roman circuses ruin near Verona. The amphitheatre stands 106 feet high, 182 yards long, with 528 yard circumference and 45 tiers. It recalls Colosseum scenes of martyrdom and gladiatorial games attended by 70 000 spectators.
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Diocletian
Circus
Colosseum
Rome
Germany
Danube
Arno
Dame
Verona
Verona Cor
San Francisco Chronicle
Serpent Charmer in Paris Bailed Over Misidentity Case
Paris Cor reports Nala Damajanti, a serpent charmer in Batignolles, accused of posing as a debtor and having eight snakes impounded. She claims to speak Sanskrit to the reptiles and says she and an English acrobat husband opened a serpent business with musical accompaniment, paying in installments.
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Paris
Sapeur
Nala Damajanti
Nala
France
Batignolles
Retirements in the British Army Critiqued by The Broad Arrow
The Broad Arrow argues against age driven retirements in the British Army. It says age is no test of efficiency and many men at 50 remain fit for hard work. It decries pensioning strong officers while younger, less capable ones replace them and calls for retaining fit officers, even at higher ages.
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Chicago
Buffalo
Lake Shore
Michigan Central
House of God
Papa
The
Broad Arrow
Boston Transcript
Flinty Faithful Scotchman Defies Local Threats in Utah
Rev. D. J. McMillen, a steadfast Scotch preacher, faced a Mormon hostile delegation in Utah who forbade his sermon under threat of death. He proceeded, laid his Bible on the table, and warned that he would defend his duty with gun and bullets if harmed. The remark, recorded by Rev. William Porteus in Globe-Democrat, highlights his courage and commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. McMillen
John Knox
Clay
Utah
William Porteus
Globe- Democrat
How a Quail Hides Revealed by Gilmer Tex Observer
Henry Ray of Gilmer Texas watched a covey flush as a quail near him seized a dead oak leaf and crouched under it, hiding completely from view. He had to lift the leaf to believe the sight, reported by the New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ray
Gilmer
Tex
Ray
New York Sun
Tehuantepec Ship Railway Not Affected by Captain Eads Death
The Tehuantepec Ship Railway is not harmed by Captain Eads death. He completed all drawings and charts months before his death. The necessary capital is at hand and the charter awaits congressional action next session.
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Eads
Congress
New York Sun
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DR. Talmage
Servon
the Tabernacle
Free Masonry
Odd Fellowship
Knights of Labor
Greek Alphabet
Urain
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