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THE SOUTHERN WORLD, OCTOBER 15, 1882. 15 CHURCH GOSSIP. Cardinal Manning has warned English Ro man Catholics against the Salvation Army. Somebody has discovered that cats are no where mentioned in the Bible. Special religions services for policemen are held in Manchester, England. The total amount contributed annually for the support of religion in the United States is $47,635,406. “Alas! that somany people look upon reli gion simply as a fire-escape!” exclaims a Southern preacher. The property owned by the Young Men's Christian Associations in the United States and Canada is valued at $3,330,000. Their annual expenditures aggregate $500,000. The United Presbyterian Synod, in session at Saratoga last week, initiated measures to raise $500,000 in honor of the quarter-centen nial of the organization, which will be cele brated next year. During the past century the population of the United States increased eleven fold and its churches thirty-seven fold. A hundred years ago there was one church to every 1,700 inhabitants; now there is one for every 529. Dean Burgeon, preaching from the Cam bridge University pulpit, recently said: “ For my part, I am quite content to seek my ancestors in the garden called Eden; let others, if they choose, look for theirs in the garden called Zoological.” “ What salary do de Lord call you from, Mars’r?” asked a clergyman’s colored ser vant “ I get a thousand dollars here,” said the clergyman, meekly. “ An’ how much de Lord call you to 7” wasthe next question. “ I expect $3,000,” was the reply. “ Mars’r,” said the servant, solemnly, “when de Lord call you back from t'ree thousan’ to one thousan’, I spec he hurt his voice before you come." The Chicago Inter-Ocean, commenting on a recent sermon in which such expressions as the “primordial fire-mist,” “ uncommeasur- able eternities,” “ redemption-conditioned creation,” and “ internal self-determination impaled upon the sharp retribution of an overmastering omnipotence,” occurred, says; “Imagine the sermon on the mount trans lated into this kind of English, or the para ble of the prodigal son jammed full of jaw twisting words like a boom full of logs in high water.” The total issue of Bibles by the American Bible Society, for the last year, amounted to 1,524,773 copies. The copies for the blind numbered 507. During the thirty-six years of the Society's existence it has issued 40,408,- 584 copies. The Rev. W. P. Harrison, the Southern Methodist Book Editor, has forty-seven ver sions of the Bible in his library, and has given them years of careful study. Ninety years ago the first English mission ary offerred himself, and now the whole number of evangelical foreign missionaries is 5,000, and they are leaders of a native host of 30,000 helpers of all kinds. Among the Presbyterians the proportion of Doctors to non-Doctors is 11'A, and among the Episcopalians 1 to 6X. No fear is ex pressed that the letters D.D. will become without significance, but the same assurance is not felt in regard to the degree of LL. D. Dominie Stimson'* Wit. Yesterday’s meeting of the Baptist minis ters was opened by prayer by Father Stim- son of Kansas. Father Stimson is 80 years old, and has preached for fifty years. Stories are told of him in which those who expected to raise a laugh at the old Dominie found the tables turned against themselves in the most unexpected manner. One runs as fol lows: Father Stimson owned a good horse, but the keeping of the beast was somewhat of a drain on the Dominie’s pocket, and he was in the habit of dropping a hint to his parish ioners once in a while that a little hay would be acceptable. One day a church-member asked him to bring Mrs. Stimson to dinner. “ Certainly." said Father Stimson, “and, os it’s baying time, I guess I’ll put some hay on the wagon when I go back home.” “ All right, Father,” replied the church- member, "but bring a one-horse wagon.” Father Stimson took his wife to dinner in a wagon with an ample hayrick that would hold a haystack. “ See here,” said the parishioner, as he helped Mrs. Stimson out of the hayrick, “you said you were going to bring a'one- horse wagon, and now you’ve appeared with the most capacious hay apparatus I ever saw." “Oh, I’ve brought the one-horse wagon," said Father Stimson, “but the hayrick— that’s a two-horse hayrick." He drove away after dinner with 2,200 pounds of hay. Father Stimson was the first to use gospel tents in the West. He put them up himself. A fellow who passed him one morning as he was hard at work on his tent called to him in a loud voice: “Hullo there! Are you going tohnve a circus 7” " Yes,” said the preacher, continuing his work without looking up, “ and I’m looking for a baboon. Don’t you want to hire your self to me?” The preacher was Chaplain in the Ninth New York Cavalry in the war. The Colonel was fond of leading the soldiers through deep puddles at the regular drill, and the Chap lain one day rode around the puddle, and thereby fell out of the regular order. The Colonel noticed it, and at the close of the drill, when the officers came together, said with a sneer: " If Capt. Stimson is afraid to ride through muddy water for fear of soiling his clothing, 1 will carry him across the puddles myself." “Thank you,” the Chaplain said, “but as the Government provides horses, I don’t sec any reason why I should ride on a jackass.” This is the Boston//eiaid’s plan: People who think the waltz immoral will be inter ested to hear that a patent, irreproachable waltzer has been invented. It consists of a stout frame of light wood, five feet in height and remotely resembling an old fashion kite frame. At the top of the frame is a padded rest fora lady’s hand, and at about the mid dle of the frame is a jointed arm, capable of being placed around a young lady’s waist, and securely fastened in that position with a thumb screw. The frame has two feet fur nished with casters, each one of which has a universal joint, so that it can turn freely in any direction. The whole affair Weighs only five pounds, and is made to fold to gether, so that a lady can carry it in her hand, either with or without a shawl strap. A society girl, however, would consider it a poor substitute for a young man. A REMARKAIILE OFFER. of their acquaintances, will receive ny return me elegant gold-plated, heiwy^linnrt Hhi^. ^ ^ Mention this paper.] ' llulTalo, N. Y. VIOLIN BOW, BOOK OF INSTRUCTION AND VIOLIN CASE. Constantly on the lookout for premiums with which „ tknaa whn mnd aiihiu'rihfini' nnniPM tn hr. to reward thoee who send subscribers’ names to us, we have Just made arrangements for a valuablo arti cle that will Induce many new workera to become pur agents. This desirable premium consists of a Violin, allow, a Book of Instructions, and a case Jo hold the violin. The violin Is handsome, finely finished, of excellent tone, and Imitation ebony trimmings. The ton and back of these violins are worked out Just the same as the best that are made, and are also of the same model. They produce a splendid tone, full, rich, and brilliant. Tune one of these Violins up to concert Ditch and keep It there for one week, and we arc ready iocompare the tone with that of any violin made. While examining this low-priced Instrument please notice the manner In which they are trimmed and be tuned up and played upon any occasion. This Is a great bargain. GIVEN AS A PREMIUM FOR 13 8UR- SC'KI DERM. Wo Offer it for Sale for $3.50. PRICK, Including one year’s subscription to South- BRN World, (3.76. Must be sent by express, receive to pay charges. LAMES ONLY LOOK!* knUllsW 200,000 mw Trader, fcr our ^rV^w’.U ^r^iLLUsVRATED BOS^ rnsj GAZETTE free.fcrtasnsxtthree month., rhjwnonws will end free the folio. norm, BiwaMi ind llonMhold nutter*, lottos, Mate. [ANY ADVERTISERS HAVE DIF. KENT ARTICLES ADVERTISED IN PFEBENT PAPERS, AND TO GET A OPER ANSWER TO YOUR LETTERS, WRITING RE SURE TO NAY THAT U NAW THE ADVERTISEMENT IN E NOUTnERN WORLD. BY NO DO- J, YOU FREQUENTLY RENEFIT URSELVES AND OUR PAPER. GOOD TIME-KEEPER FOR $3.50 FOB 84 YAma^Mn™” sSDB - A HANDSOME STEM WINDING WATCH, FINELY FINISHED. The cut shows the face of the Watch, giving the exact else and style. The face Is covered with solid ent cryiUl, showing the handsome movements, without the neceealty of opening the case. The movements are of Amerioni make, known the world oyer fur their excellence and line finish. The case le made of beautiful, highly-polished, slivered metal. It is thoroughly protected from the dirt and dual to which a key-wladlng watch la dally exposed. We know this Stem-winding Watch v-lll meet with and grow In favor as Its peculiar merita and good qualities become known. Them Is now a growing demand for Just such a Watch, and we believe that the vast army of professional men, clerks, mechanics, farmers and laborers, will appreciate a good Watch at a low price which they can rely upon for accurate time. THE WATCH IS A GOOD TIME-KEEPER. Ws are now, for the first time In the world’s history, able to fnmlsh a low-priced, reliable watch, suitable for use on rail roads, steamers. by the fanner In the field, the mechanic at the bench, the boy attending school or working on the farm, ladles and other* who make appolntmenta and keep them. HOW THEY ARE MADE AND WHY THEY ARE SO CHEAP. This watch Is less complicated than other walchea, contain ing only flfty-slx separate parts, while ordinary watches con tain over one hundred. The parts are made by machinery, operated by akllled arilslans, which give these watches ths only excellences watch can have, namely, that of ACCURATE TIME-KEEPING, AND A LOW PRICE. THE WATCHES ARE TESTED BY THE MANUFACTURERS, Who have one of the largeat and beat watch factories In the world. Among the many rooms of the Immense Watch Factory Is a “Testing Room," where the watches are taken when finished, and where the Inspector keeps thsm for one week, winding them night and morning, and causing them to be run In different positions, Inspecting and regulating them each day; and only those coming up to the Inspector* stan dard are sent out. THE WATCH IS GIVEN AS A PREMIUM FOR TEN SUBSCRIBERS AT REGULAR RATES. We Guarantee the Safe Doll very of the Watch to any Addresses, Po*tngo Paid hy ns. Address, SOUTHERN WORLD, Atlanta, Georgia. A SPLENDID BARGAIN. Elegant Four Blade knife. Just the THING FOR LADIES OR GENTLEMEN. This beautiful pocket knife we offer as a special Inducement for subscribers. We will send It as a premium tor 3 subscribers. It is an extra fine knife, made of the best steel, ornamented with German silver and hlghlynollshed. It usually costs In stores I1..VI, yet we furnish Tills HANDSOME KNIFE AND THE SOUTHERN WORLD FOR ONE YEAR FOR $1.25. Give the Knife an a Prcminm firrr 3 Nnbscrlbcr*. Offer It for Sale nt 70 cent*. DW Postage prepaid by ns. EXxRJCSrA.3VT FEIAFIIj ECAKTDIiBX) BEKriPE. Given M n Premium for 3 Subscribers. Wo offer It for nnlo for 75 cent*. This elegant knife Is a perfect gem. It Is made of the finest steel, bss two blades and an exqulalte pearl han dle, and will meet the wants of those who have been Inquiring for the prettiest and handsomest knife for ladles’use. It Is the very nicest ladles’knife In the market, and we assure you It will please all who may obtain It. Equal to tboae sold In stores at DAO and 92.00. . PRICE, Including 1 year* subscription to SouthaaN World. 11.25. Postage prepaid In each case by us. “THEWATEBBURY.” THk’-WsTMBVST- The cheapest reliable Stem Wind ing Watch In the world. So well known as reliable time-keepers, have these watches become, that thousands are buying them In pref erence to higher-priced watches. In Nickel-Silver Case $18 For Dozen. A liberal discount to the trade. . Kept by Watch Dealers generally. Nctv York Oflice, 4 Maltlcn I.nnc, GEO. MERRITT, Agent. I'neinrv-Wnlerliiiry, Unnneetlenf. IIANUFACTURKRS OF Week*’ Patent Combination Ileum U. S, STANDARD SCALES. No Weightn to be Lott or Stolen. ACCURACY AND DUKABILIITY SDARANTZBD. WEEKS «V RAY .^Proprietor*. :49th: POPULAR DRAWING OP TH* -Commonwealth Distribution Co. In the City of Louisville, on TUESDAY, OCTOIIEK 31, 18*3. These drawings occur monthly (Sunday excepted) under provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of Kentucky. The United States Circuit Court on March 31st ren dered the following decision: 1st. That thk Comhonwkalth Distribution Company is Lkoal. 2d. ItsDrawinos ark Fair. N. B. This Company has now on hand a large re serve fund. Read carefully tho list of prises fur the OCTOBER DRAWING. 1 Prise .mo,mo I nn Prize* iion each, tia.mo 1 Prise 10,10112U) Prizes 50 each, lo.ooo 1 Prize 5,000 000 Prizes 20 each. 12.000 10Prizesll.nzieaeh, 10,0001looo Prizes lOcach, lo.oui 20 Prizes 500 each, 10,0001 • Prizes 300 each, Approximating Prizes 2,7m • Prizes 200 eneh, “ I,HU I • Prizes 100 each, ’ •• " WO |II2,400 $2 Half Tickets, $1 50 55 Tickets, . 100 1,900 Prizes. Whole Tickets, 27 Tickets, . . S c . en to R. M. BOA RDM AN, Courier-Journal Building, Louisville, Ky» CHOOL HOOKS S B ’ < OLD AND uOUGHT, EXOHAKTGED. VAN WINKLE & WEEDON, 00 Ulinnibcr* Ntrcet, N, Y. Mention Southern World.