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tits alleged. was already in the custody of
the United States Marshal as witness in
the United States Court.
rNnIANA

TERRE HAUTE, Nov. 21.-The following
is correct account of the explosion 10 the
coal mine of Hanford Bros, at Sullivan,
twenty-five miles south of this city, about
o'clock yesterday afternoon: 1t was gas
only which exploded, A dozen kegs of
powder had been stored in the magazine
in the upper vein. but it was not ignited.
The depth to the upper vein is 20l feet,
and the other vein is GA feet lower. Two
entries or rooms were being excavated to
ward each other. The gas had accumu-
lated in the roof of one The miners in
the other had been warned that they were
nearly through, and that any more blasting
might go through and fire the gas in the
other entry. One of the men. however,
took the risk and fred one more blast Ii
broke through the thin wall of coal, and
the accumulated gas exploded with a tre-
mendous concussion. The men were
killed by the shock or soon died of suffoca-
ton. There were at the time twenty-seY-
ca miners at work, of whom fifteen were
in the lower vein. Seven of these were
saved after lapse of over an hour, but
how they managed to survive in the dense
fumes and dampis mystery. The twelve
men on the upper vein were badly stunned
but unhurt The eight killed are Tom
Handford, Samuel landlord, Jack Lee
dan. Ebert Smith, John Bugler, VIM.
Wales and Patrick Dunn. There were but
four or five men courageous enough to go
into the lower vein after the explosion, but
after they had saved the seven who were
living they worked on till o'clock this
morning. recovering the bodies of the
dead. Then work was resumed, after a
rest of three hours, and by IL o'clock to.
day the last corpse was taken out. In
gress to the vein was obtained through a
very small hole in the debris. The first
two 10 the list above were among the pro-
prietors, of whom there were four. Four
| of the bodies are shockingly burned and
bruised. Harper and Crontch, two young
men who were among the seven saved
from the lower vein, are badly burned and
the former has leg broken and an arm
burned to a crisp, besides other injuries,
which may prove fatal. The bodies were
taken to the homes of the men and will be
buried tomorrow without an inquest The
timbers of the mine are badly shattered,
and enc of the sorrowiug proprietors es-
| Inmates the damage at $1,000 The citiz
ems of Sullivan are subscribing literally to-
ward the relief of the bereft families. Jo-
seph Handford, Tom Irwin and Jack
Smith distinguished themselves for their
bravery in perilling their lives to save the
living and the recovery of the dead. The
last named especially won the commenda-
tion of the whole country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23
Last Nights Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLAND.

ENGLAND. @b
BELFAST, Nov. 22.-The failure of a
firm OF fax spinners aud power loom
weavers is announced. Liabilities be-
tween ESQ, 900 and f80,000.
LONDON. Nov o. Parliament viii
meet Dee 4. 5@
LONDON, Nov. GA dispatch from
Constantiuople says the Turkish Ambas-
sador to Russia will take to st, Peters
burg letter from the Sultan thanking
the Gar for his promise to observe the
Berlin treaty stipulations and begging
him to stop the Macedonian insurrection
FRANCE
PARIS. Nov. 22.-M. De Fuoton, in q
speech in the Chamber of Deputies, Mon.
day said: IF had done my whole duty
you-(the Ieft)--would not be sitting where
you are. The republicans are greatly ex
cited at this threat of a coup d etat and
talk of impeaching the DE Broglie ministry
is renewed.
BERLIN, Nov. 2l.-In consequence OF
the prominent position iu which the Duke
of Cumberland is placed at present il
Copenhagen, the German Envoy and Sec
retary have left that capital, closing the
legation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23
MISUNDERSTANDING, etc.

North PLATTE. Neb.. Nov. 2l.-Ben
Case, an employe of M. G. Keith, was
found murdered, forty miles up the North
Platte river, this morning. The murderer
is unknown, though the killing was done
after the Indian fashion and The saddle
cut to pieces,
Seventy head of horses we're stolen
from Paxton and sixty from Sheidley
ranche, on the North Platte, Wednesday
last, it is supposed by Indians.
Fort JEFFERSON, Wyoming Territory.
Nov. 2l.--The mail which cleft Fort Nc
Kinney on the Goth inst. was stopped and
robbed by two masked men at about eight
o'clock this morning, p miles north OF
here Two passengers, Thos d. Williams
of Omaha, and George W. Chubb, Of
| Cheyenne, lost all the valuables 10 their
possession. The mail bags were opened
Half an hour was consumed in ransacking
the letters, which were nearly all torn aud
scattered and the contents appropriated
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23
NOVA SCOTIA.

HALIFAX. Nov. % H. 3 NJ. s. S.
Sirius, which left port four days ago, it was
said for Jamaica, is cruiziGg off the harDor
having been sent to sea it is rumored to
watch for the Fenian cruiser which it was
reported some time ago would attempt the
capture OF the steamer Sarmatian, and
carry off the Marquis OF LorDe and Princess
IIonise
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ELlEGRAs.PlE.HIC.
9 To-Day's Dispatches.
FOREIGN.
rhs Afghan war-whas Russia says


BERLIN, Nov. 23.-The National Zeitune
says Russia being satisfied the Afghan
war must result in a British victory does
not contemplate intervention or inter-
ference while the hostilities last, but 10
tends to claim voice in the settlement OF
the terms of peace 1t bases the claim
upon the proposed recti6cation of the Indo-
Afghan frontier Russia will not consent
to the annexation or destruction of At
ghanistan, nor to permanent acquisition
by England of positions commanding the
passes of the Balkan.
BRITISH INDIA
LAHORE, Noy. 23,-Tae British column
advancing into Afghanistan by way of
Quetta, has occupied without resistance
Libi, due east of Dazar.
ITALY
NAPLES, Nov. 23,-King Humbert has
conferred on Signor Carroll the military
gold medal for bravery.
ENGLAND
MANCHESTER, Nov. 23.-The Qua,
dams London correspondent teIegraphs
that the Cabinet Council yesterday, was q
scene of severer conflict between the min
listers, than had taken place since the de-
parture of Lord Derby from the ministry
the issue of the Afghanistan uItimatun
is believed to have been the result of ,
compromise for the purpose of coaciliatinl
the more pacific section of the cabinet
That party to-day carried its object. the
summoning of parliament, Its chief
members are pointed out BY the report a:
Northcote, Chancellor of Exchequer, ant
Cross, Home Secretary, who also received
considerable support from Lord Salisbury
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23
$50 Reward.

They cure all diseases of the Stomach,
Bowels, Blood. Liver. Nerves, Kidney and
Urinary Organs. and $500 will be paid for
case they will not cure or help, or for any
thing impure or injurious found in them
Hop Bitters. Test it. See Truths" or
Proverbs" another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23
ILLINOIS

CHICAGO. Nov. 23.-Judge Loomis, in
the county court this morning, decided
against Ross G. Barnes 10 his suit to re-
cover from the Chicago base ball club
50, 500, the full amount of his salary from,
March 18th to November 18th, 1875. He
was unable to play during that period on
account of sickness, and the club manage,
ment refused his demand for full compen
sa,ion under the contract. #
By an accident al 43d street crossing oI
the Rock Island railroad this morning, 6
wagon was run down by the incoming
train; boy was killed, the man severely
injured, and the horses killed,
In addition to indictments by the United
States grand jury it is reported last night
one was found against j. A Crane, regis.
ter in bankruptcy at Freeport.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23

The Aledo Banner publishes our ar
ticle on Holland, the Davenport defaulter
and credits it to the U,.ion. We have no
objection to the use of our matter but COM
mon courtesy would seemingly demand
that credit, if givep,s should be to the proper
source.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23

THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK, is hazy, and
it is hazardous to attempt 10 name the
coming men. a new era has dawnsd for
men overtaxed with brain work. They
take Reeds ''Gilt Edge Tonic" and its
health-giving properties afford speedy
cure. G. Tegeler l. Co., wholesale agents
Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23
Aoo,oent to &c war Earla.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 22.--The steamer War
Eagle, of the Keokuk Northern Line,
while backing out from Savertou landing,
seven miles from Keokak, this afternoon,
struck some rocks, broke hole in her hull
and sunkin four feet of water. No dam
age to freight, as she had none. She will
be pumped out Immediately.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23
soUTH CARoLINA

CHARLESTON. s. c.. Nov. 22.-The
Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff of Sumter
county were arrested to-day on the charge
of resisting the process of the United
States Court, in arresting Sam Lee, who
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-IudicatioDs for
Upper Mississippi valley: Falling baron
eter followed by rising barometer and
colder northwestern winds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23
AFGHANISTAN.

BERLIN, Nov. 22.-Gen. Kaufman, when
delivering the sword to be transmitted to
the Ameer, said:
MY ilustri0us sovereign, in whose em
pire the sun never sets, and whose raised
finger causes millions of soldiers to take
up arms, sends this pledge of friendship
and unchanging affection to his friend and
ally, the noble and chIvalrous ruler of the
Afghans aud Belooches. History teaches
that Russia ever espouses just cause:
| that she has always known how to.protcct
her allies from the attacks of an enemy.
however powerful Whoever sides with
Russia need not fear that hair of his
head will be injured. The power of the
Russian sword is great. This is we'll
known fact to the enemies of Russia as
we'll as to her allies. May God protect and
lpreserve the two powerful sovereigus, the
Gar and Ameer May God promote the
welfare of the two allied countries to the
benefit of the Afghans. Russians, aud hu-
manity at large. May the echo of these
words awaken consolation and hope where
oppression and tyranny are paramount
The blade of the sword has the follow
log inscription in Persian tongue: May
God give thee victory over the infdeis."
LONDON, Nov. 22.-The Advertiser says
a private telegram received in London es-
Inmates the killed and wounded in the op-
erations 10 khyber Pass at 300
A dispatch from Thull reports that the
Khurum column has formed a great camp
at Fort Kapiyanga The cavalry and a
portion of the infantry have pushed for.
ward eight miles further, to Hazarapier
The inhabitants of the valley are friendly
and are bringing in supplies freely.
LONDON, Nov. pa dispatch dated
Jamrood. Friday, says the garrison of AL
Musjid has bolted precipitately, leaving
arms, food, twenty-one cannon aud forty
or fifty wounded. A considerable number
Ief prisoners have been taken, and it is re
ported that the Afghan commander il
among them Considerable firing wa
heard up the pass this friday morning
10 the direction of Tytler's turning force
1t is believed that the Afghaus are not il
condition to make any further resistance
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23

Nausea, headache, furred tongue. bit
ter mouth and bad breath 10 the morning
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, q
remedy indorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conqured by it. Druggists sci
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23
rRANCE

PARIS, Nov. pa rumor is current
that the president of the cabinet council
will ask the chamber of deputies for con-
sent to prosecute Gambetta for engaging
in a dnel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23

Dancing.

New York. Nov. 23.-Bank statement
reserve decrease, $609,175,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23
HocK ISLAND 3 sEcalA RAILWAY.
SHORTEST Rours 20 4nr East AND SOUTH.

LEAVE ARRIVE.
Thro'h F'ht 6 90 q. m. Galva Ac. S:55 a, m
Nail q Ex. l.55 p. m. Mall q Ex. 100 D. m
Galva Ac. SOS p. N. Throh F'ht 4:45 D. m
The 80 m train makes close connection a
Galva with c B 6 Q for points west: arriving a
0alesburg at 500 p m at Burlington 7:15 M; a
Keokuk 9:S5 p nj and at Quincy $40 m; ais.
inaklng close connection at Peor with B q v
and z q W roads for all points east and south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23

Life for the Hair
At Thomas's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23
ROCK ISLAND 3 NEacFR CO.. 3. 3.

leave Rock Island at 900 q. m II 80 m, and 10
pm m. Arriving at Gable at 11ile m., 80 p m,
and :05 D NJ -
leave Cable at $50 8 m, 1z1Sp m. and 3:l5 p m.
and $40 m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-23
Railroad Time Table.
CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND . PACIFIC Z. &
WEsTrsY uNIoN RAIrsoAn.

FOR RACINE 8 MILWAUKEE,.
Day Express and Mail. .....S:55 An $50 Pm
Nlgnt Express. .l0:uo p n 6;Uo AN
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at 10 05 connects with the train arr
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
sland TO Chicago. Through tickets only good on
thistIaln. a5l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-11

the Australian oarsman is now REGARDED as
certain to take place next summer. Cour; ney
Is doing wonderful work at the oar. and
friend writing to the Rochester Democrat,
say OF him: He has performed feats OF row.
Ing he e that the outside world knows nothing
OF Keeping easily along with crews of four
or SIX, and then putting in few extra strokes,
leaving them behind whenever the fancy takes
him, is almost an everyday occurrence. He
has rowed two miles In so short time that II
would not be believed were to give Ii, so |
Lake steamer from here to Cayuga, a distance
of six miles, etc, etc. Courtney Is an uncom-
mGnly powei full man, and can ca silly pick up
the strength OF two strong men to carry. His
time is now employed in rowing, walking
working in his shop and beautffying his
home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-11

WHAT SMOKING DOES FOR BOYs-A certain
doctor, struck with the large number Of bows
under fifteen years of age whom he observed
smoking, was led TO inquire into the effect the
habit had upon the general health. He TOOK
for his purpose thirty eight boys, aged from
nine To fifteen, and carefully examined them :
In twenty seven of them he discovered iniu-
rious traces OF the habit In TWENTY-FIVE
there were various disorders of the circulation
anC digestion, palpitation Of the heart and a
more or less marked taste for strong drink
In twelve there was frequent bleeding of the
nose, ten had disturbed sleep and twelve had
Slight liberation OF the mucous membrane of
the mouth, which disappeared on ceasing from
the use OF tobacco for some days. The doctor
treated them all for weakness, but with little
eject until the smoking was discontinued
Wheh health and strength were soon restored
now, his Is no .'old wife's tale" as these facts
Medical Journal
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AEThe Boston Journal says 1t is only with
in year that a Northern man has been able
to feel socially at home in the South.
A%Mrs. Bucknell, nee Jayne, daughter of
the late DR.. Jayne. OF patent medicine fame.
obtained divorce in Philadelphia, on Satur,
day, from George Bucknell, her husband. She
is said to have separate income of $4,000 =
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-11
BOSTON SHOE AUCTION HOUSE.
SIGN OF THE RED FLAG,
491 Pennsylvania AuenM.,
BETWEEN ~ AND eTH STREETS.

CHEAPEST HOUSE THIS SIDE oF-
BOSTDE. ~ III
GREAT REFLECTION IN NE WGOODS.D
Look AT THE FACTS.
Cents Buff Caters, 81, now VI Is.
Gents Calf Caters. IS. now S.
Gents Lace Shoes. q. So now SL26.
Boys and Misses Balls, 81 as nov Tie
Ladies Foxed Balls, 81 80, now soc
Ladies FoIed Balls. % noWSl rs.
Ladies Foxed Button, %. Is, now 81 Is.
Ladies Plain Lasting Balls, % now 81
Ladies Kid and Goat Button, s., now 81 90,
Ladies Newports aud Ties 81 Is, now zoe.
Lad es Slippers, IS, 60 so 7tc.
Children IS shoes. g 40 80, 7bc.
sPECIALTIEs.-French Heel Kid Button Boots
from 81 to IS.
Genuine Pebble Goods.
Lasting and Foxed Button Boots from 81 30 TO IS,
EVERY ARTICLE SOLD AS ADVERTISED
will sell for the next 30 DAYS rs per cent lower
than any other house In the city.
In the above house can be found the best home-
made, hAnd-stitched Low Quarters - Ties and
Straps-from Faust Br,. & Co., Baltimore, Nd. i
Perry. Clark Co., baltimore, Nd y and other
THE BOSTON SHOE AUCTION HOUSE
my9-u 49I Pena'0 Opeaue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-11
BOOTS AND SHOES.
"OMEN'S LASTING BUSKINs. A
w and so: up

"OMEN'S LASTING BUSKINs, 40,
w and so: up
Women.s Kid and Grain Slap Ties, 65, R61
Ladies, Newport Ties and Button, s1,V ~
Misses Button Newports 76c and 81
Wonen'S Lasting CATERS, 70, &c., 81 and up.
Misses Slippers, 81, 70 Sc. and 81.
$160.
Mems Oxford Fo1ed Ties 81; bargain.
Mems Strap and Buckle Ties, 81 rs 81 so and an.
Misses and Boys School Shoes Ian ieather) 8os.
and 81. ~ WV
Children's School Shoes (au Ieather), 81, 7bc,
Infants Shoes from 4ec. upwards,
41-Pair Jusfh's Heel Protectors given away
with every pair shoes sold, at
j. w. SELBY's,
1014-1816 Penns tdcdnia ace,
my10-tr between 18th and ooh SITS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-11

NEW STOCK OF
PARA SOIS
With Fancy Handles, 81 90, u %, $50, sl.7p.
IVORY HANDL rs
PEARL INLAID HANDLES.
FRENCH HORN HANDLES.
W Plain ard Twilled SILK. Is inches 20 Inches
Y inches, "a inches, at
C. M. TowSON a cos,
$50 Pennsylvania arenae.
m.f-H South Side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-11

pa ~ Inc proprietor Of shooting gallery on
BeaVer ayenu'. yesterday tried 10 shoot a nine
out OF boys mouth. The bgllet na PiaI
through the boys nose. The indicatiopS !. 20
burg Leader. "'s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-11

WIEN MT Billony went home yesterday
anu saw handsome bouquet repJsing on one
oi the paLlor chairs, he mentally observed that
~ va shame 10 let such beautiful flowers
ne tneIe 10 Hlther; so he took them up tender
~, pforufed basin of water and placed them
caIeiuLy therein-and the same instant his
~he gave piercing shrek and tainted dead
away. But II was too late. Mrs BilIony,s new
spIlng Hower bonnet was utterly ruined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-11

NEW YORK SHOE STORE,
~ sos PenMsvtcanln apeN,<e.
THE ACKNOWLEDGED CHEAPEST
HOUSEIN THE CITY,
Ladies' French Kid Button Boots A, B. o. 10 rs Id
Ladies' fine KID or Goat Button -, 81 so 10 SO
Ladies' FoIed Button Boots. .........Sl rs 10 so
Ladies 1S Thread Lasting Button 81 so % 90
Ladies' Fine Kid French Heels But. 80 IS TO 30
Ladies' Md Paror Slippers. ........ soc. to 90
Ladies, Newport Ties. 76c. TO 70
Ladies' Check Top Button (the atest) .........3 90
Misses and Children's all styles, very cheap.
Gents Hand Stitched Oxford Ties. ~ 90
Gents Calf-Stitched Low-quarters....... so
Gents French Calf Hand-stitched Ties. ...,..4 90
Gents SOLID Leather Low-quarters. .......u.1 90
Gents Congress Caters. ............Sl2S 70 90
Everything as represented.
NO Branch Store One Price.
my 5t GEORGE MCCARTHY.
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Mrs. ]. II. PALMER,

NJ HIS. j. II. PALMER,
Nu No. 1907 r street,
Between 18th and 18th streets,
haNlng Just returned from New York, -
VIII Viii open on MONDAY, May 9, an elegsntG
FRENCH MoNTuREs and ROSES, ~
OSTRICH FEATHERS aud Pom PONS,
,,,,,,> -,.,., FANCY WINGS,
EWO-IONED REVERSIBLE SkTIN RIR-
EoNS, In new summer tints:
SATlNS, SILKS. GAUZES, &C
french aud American CHIPS, English and Fan.
g susM BON ETs and HATS, Misses and chill
URN Fancy SAILORS and Leghorn HATS
epeclal attention given 20 orders Wys-tr
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Nj ME: n; r. JEANNERET rs SEIL-
ANl ING OPERA HATS and RON \ ETS
al tE2 and Sl5, former prices SO aud So: 81
also wishes TO inform her Gus ,omers and X~
the ladies in raj that all orders for elr- ~
CANT Partisan Dressmaking sent 10 81 North
Charles ST.. Baltimore, and 9S9 PENNSYLVANIA ave-
Due. Washington, will he promptly attended To-
perfect fl guaranteed. may6-tr .
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LADIES, GOODS.
CARD,

SFEtIAL CARD.
nave on hand and am stil receiving French.
1Imish, and English GOODS that In price and
9ualty are equal 20 any In market To INV HoSiery
Ladles and Misses CorsetS Underclothlng Came
.nuerNear and Children's Dresses invite special
attention. Corsets 10 ORDER and perfect az ensursd
ANNIE X. HUMPHREY,
~, 40 Teath street northwest,
N.b.-french. German and Spanish spoken,
my9-SI'
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.It was paid for in kind-superhne and perfe,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-01
me REV. DIX NV MANS LIEERiLiil.

To the Edttor Of me Trt6Wne.
SIR: Inyour issue of the 18th inst. you pub
rs .ueci,l from ths city, which does injustice to the
Rev Dr Newman and the Metropolitan Methodist Fps
copa Church The General Conference Of lS1@ adopted
the plan Of building "A grand Metropolitan Church ut
the Capital aud appointed agent 10 collect funds for
that purpose. Tho enterprise commenced prior 10
the crash of 1897, when the work was suspended The
rebellion followed soon that nothing further
WAS done until the Centennial year Of MothOdism. 1850
Then the Rev. Dr. DE llass was appolhld 10 collect
FUNDS and build the church lie abored for this object
and The church WAS dedicated February -, 1859 The
K,v Dr. Newman was appointed pastor the following
month"; and Immediately entered upon the duties OF the
po,ition lie found a floating debt OF about $4,000.
also bonded debt OF 10000, ana the church unlh-
rh,d he at once commenced TO hnl'h the church. ana
pay the floating debt. lie succeeded IN erecting the
sprc and placing therein "a chime OI bells, anu fenOV-
me the entire floating debt At the close OF his first
three years he turned over the church to his successor
with no other obligation than the $4,000 OF bonded
dcbt.
Dr. Newman again became pastor OF the chirch III
1870. The debt had been reduced about $1,000 during
his three years absence. lie abocd ihthWy Tor an
other three years, and was very successful AZ the zen
era Conference 1876. the Bishops were Instructed to
appoint an agent to take charge of the matter ana
wh, Dr. Newman remained pastor he mica D"th posi-
lions receiving hs regular salary OF $4,000 per year.
and no more lie was constantly IN receipt o calls to
lecture and during the last year male lecture tour VI
several months Duration aud the proceeds, after paying
travelling expenses. were entirely devoted 10 the re-
ducton oil the debt Thus reduction OF SiOUo was
accumpishcu The statement that Dl. NcWmah ever
had any Arrangement by which the profits oil hS lectures
was div idrd with the trustees, II thlrey "ilhput
foundation IN fact. and that the trustees were anxious
10 retain Dr. Newman IN this ciil nat an az ca'
Of tho KIND might be- continued u equally untrue;
Both statements probably tHc ProdutI oI
the brain al some one of the authors and sshcls Ot Inc
rcuoustrancc against the Doctors appointment 10 Tue
Cldcr-uD Ofhls District, WAS
Y,,sr ic for what Wa really AN exhibition OF tn
pcrsouaI spleen against Dr. Newman and To grath" i
prejudice against transferred men ana Yankees,
Tue church has raised during the nine years or ts FIX
istcnce an average Of $4,000 per anBuu, ana an u
asked the memorial referred To was that the bishops
would do just what the General Conference nave
them do. The nsuuaton that the selection Oh tho keV
Is. PaytOn Brown made 10 CRAFTY Tue AndIhlstiu
ton Is too absurd to require moments ateh lou l.
WASHINGTON, d. C., May 20, 1873.