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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-19
ftNlI NaEsrIlCrrtR.

PLYMOUTH, PENN., DEC l9.-.Thos. F.Iey
was mordertd last night in GEORGE Booth 4.
saloon ia the Seconi Ward Of his place ly
Jas. Rooney who escaped. Tho erin c otIsi-
mated in fight between number of roughs ia
tue COURSE OF which l.oonoy srunk Foley tor >
rlble blow on the reok, Hhsh within 90 hour
resulted IN death.
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TsEGLGkA INEH,2.

The Norwegian brig Gsz;llsn. for Bjrdtauz.
FfsrcI, with Is, COS bushels OF wheat and
l,096 ariin BAGS cleared yesterday from Rich
mood.
A whale. hfty feet long. got into L7nnhavcn
Bay, nerr Norfolk, a1d gttlirS oul Of tho chan
Del VAS captured by Gcuntrymen tho 0lher
day.
jeff. Stokes. co!ortd youth. wAa found
dead ycstt rday morning 10 his bed 10 DIuVllle.
coroner 4 irQucst w,s hell. and tho verdict
was that death vas caused by an overdose CT
chloride OF potash takea during the night.
10 the Court of Appeals wednesday tho Gus,
OF Angelo Baccigauro VI. the Commonwealth,
was argued by Captain John 8. Wise for tho
plaintiff 10 error and the Attcroey General Ter
tho Commonwealth, and c)ntinncd.
Tho Warrtnton Solid South says that Mr..
Billy kGarrs, eighty three years old. and the
happy father ci t~cnty-sx living children. is
soon to be j,iuod in holy Wcdlock to bu,hiug
young Miss Of sixteen summers.
A young ooorcd man named Robt. Wash.
lngton fell overheard las. isht ftom Tho whsrf
Of tho E!iz ,bath City stermr. at Norfolk. ard
despite all tilorts 10 savo hun, Was drowned,
Ills body waa recovered.
A Son of MIR. Thos IL. GIcnu. AGED savcn
years. fell ioto a scl.dioe tub, yesterday, OF
Prospect depot, Prince EIwad c,unty, where
hogs were being slaughtered. and was so badly
scaled that no died 10 low minutea altar be-
ing rctcacd.
In the State Senate yesterday bill was in-
trod6c,d by Mr.. Fulktrson 10 incorporate The
Richmond ard Southwestern Railroad Com
paoy. The road Is 10 tX;cUd from Lionel Point
on the Southeastern boundary Inc of Ken
tIcky to and through the CITY of Richmond to
tidewatcr ia tho State Of Vireiois. The it.
corporators it is claim propose to expeud $50.
600 900 10 Virginia 10 tho construction Of the
road and the development Of tho mineral aud
other sluIc,s OF theS Juiiern part of the state.
The enterprise is alleged to b, uoder tho an5-
pIcos OF Boston capitalists exclusively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-19

Tho anihor 81 "A.icI.' who's writings On
the negro qutsijn soon aitCr the war created
nc little c1nm2nt at tint time, has applied fer
admission 10 the rotls house ST Nashville.
Colonel Payne. for 5uah is hi3 n0Ga, is q mao
Of GDo sora' and unc: mmon -tAnmcnt1. bit
such qualities are not sud>iaat in ihtso days to
keep their roj.css3r5 from want.
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9lCN. esrnNf

lHILADELpilA, Dec. !S.-The lhilul lrhia
Com EN'hlngo saVo Gcl. Grant rrb
lio reception ut noon 10 day ut The ,xa,,anen
bulldog, which was very beautiful y decorated
INSIDE ani ont fer the Ccaasi0n. 10 rtaptns, 10
40 address Of welcome from Mr. Bailey, Pcs.
dent of The Exchange, Gen. Grant drIiyrrt d
d brI=f address in Whia!i he compared A,nt rir.n
c,mH,erd, with that Of iortiso countries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-19
Tho colton trade is reyivns 10 En- gland

F1w ar6 aware Ut thu importance cl check
log Cough or np,nInon Gtld 10 l's first stage.
That which 10 the beginning would yield t.
MUD remedy, If neglected 5000 prols upon the
L1ogs. d.. Bulls Cough Syrup affNdl il'
slant Ielei
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-19

The argument in tho wit of on,T oasl Of
Arthur orion, tho fichbJ1no clLim,ut. will cot
take place till Febluary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-19

Gov. Seymour, Ct New YORK, While ROT *
prets'y dtcl log, docs not thi:k bis nomination
Tor the presidency very probable.
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PERSONAL-Gan. w. II. II. Lee aud wiis
and Miss Mildred L,o, daughter cf tie lsto
der. Rnbort Il. Leo, was registered at Tie Car.
rolton Hote!, ia Baltimore, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-19

n ilui:2sa attempt has b:en mads in Mics
CIV 60 The lif. Of The liinns OF DoIsorOuka, the
Gopernpr OF MncJw, by the explosion of q
setsId.
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MAlsR,lESD.

MAlSIS,l ED.
At the brides retidanca. in thi; city, Dec. Is.
1879. ty Rev. :. W. Madden. Dir. BEVERLY
TAYLOR aud Mrs. Il ATE JOHNSTON. both
of Alexandria, Va.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-09-03

day is devoted to entries and arrangements,
and the scene on the grounds would readily
convey to the beholder what the term implies
There is every assurance of a big fair. The
exhibition-stock, implements, agricul-
tural products, and everything for
which premiums are offered
is on the ground, and if the weather is favora-
BILE the fair will be success. We are all proud
of our county fair, for it is away above par.
w. H. Ewry, who for two terms has so ac-
ceptably filed the position of city treasurer,
to-day passed over the keys of his Office to
that most worthy gentleman, Collins Black
mer, treasurer elect. A good man retires and
a good man succeeds him.
AS previously announced by the Sentinel,
the Evening Dispatch made its appearance
this evening. 1t is issued by the Messrs.
Dobelbower, and will be of the stalwart DEM
cratic persuasion and kind. 1t is assured a
hearty support.
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More New Cases and One Death Re.
ported at New Orleans.
More About the Fair Kate and the Gov
ernor.
A Good -Natured Letter from the Old
Man About His Children.
A Large Amount of Interesting and
Important Foreign News.
DOWN AT MEMPHIS.

More New Cases and Deaths-Asking for
Help.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Sept Light new cases,
seven white and one colored, were reported to
the board of health this morning. Among the
number were Morgan McHugh, Mrs. Matte
Dean, Jack Wright. Louis Smith, Mary NJ.
Beattie. Four deaths have occurred since
last nfght-Ada Hurst, Louis NJ. Kirkland,
Ella Arnold and James Mead. A. d. Lang
staff, the president of the Howard association,
left this morning by way of the Louisville and
Nashville rsilroad. He will visit the principal
cities of the northeast and West in the interest
of the association, to consult with those parties
who SO nobly aided in soliciting contributions
for the relief of the yellow fever sufferers at
Memphis last year.
Sixteen cases in all, l3 white and three coll
ored, were reported to the board of health to-
day. Four additional interments have been
reported by NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. r. Lucas,
William II. West, Mrs. w. g. Richardson
David P. House. The city is being thoroughly
disinfected under the auspices of the State
board of health officials.
DIR. John Gordon, the physician sent by the
Howards to Julian Bedford at Baileys, Tenn
returned this evening, and reports him down
with a genuine case of yellow fever.
W. H. Joyce, bookkeeper at the Western
Union telegraph office, this city, was stricken
at noon. The Howards have placed go addi-
tionol nurses on duty to-day. The weather is
cloudy. The thermometer has ranged be-
tween IS and so.
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CORYDON.

Opening of the Twentieth Annual Fair of
the Harrison County Agricultural Society.
Special to the Sentinel:
CoRYDoN, Ind, Sept. 1.-The twentieth an
nuaI fair of the Harrison County Agricultural
association, was opened at the beautiful fair
ground near this town to-day, and although
the weather was lowering and threatening,
with occasional showers of rain, the attend
ance quite large and the display fully up
to the opening day of any previous fair. The
display of live stock is especially fine, while
that of farm products, agricultural implements
and mechanical skill is very full and satisfac-
tory. The fair will continue five days. Alum
dant transportation for people and articles for
exhibition has been provided between Cory
don and New Albany.
The circuit court and board of county com
m1ssioners met to-day for the September term.
The docket of the circuit court is quite heavy.
The most exciting business before the commits
sioners will be the consideration of the appli-
cations of several persons for license to retail
liquor. All applications will be hotly opposed
by the temperance people, who are organized
for The work,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-09-03

A Lucky Young Lady-Mysterious Disap-
pearance - Governor Williams-Governor
Blackburn and the Charges Against Him.
Special to the Sentinel
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 1.-Miss Tena VAN
deresp, daughter of DR.. Vanderesp. we'll
known druggist of this city, holds one-half of
the ticket that drew $4,000 In the Common
wealth Distribution drawing, Saturday.
Samuel McAninsch, of Memphis, who had a
considerable sum of money, has mysteriously
disappeared from his boarding house, in this
city, and it Is feared has been murdered.
Governor James d. Williams, OF Indiana, is
one of the distinguished speakers at the expo
sition opening tomorrow night.
"A great number of people will go from this
city to Frankfort tomorrow to witness the
inauguration of Governor blackburn. 1t is
stated that Governor Blackburn will definitely
dispose of the yellow fever and small pox i'm
portation charges against him in his inaugural
address.
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Going Back to Farms.

just after the war, when inf sted prices
painted pictures Of fortunes in all kinds OF
city and town vocations-when banking. in
surance and the agency business were Sup
posed to yield wealth almost without limit,
and when it was believed that fortunes
could be made by merely organizing some
sort of stock com pany and putting the shares
on the market, there was a general fiocking
of young men from farms TO cities and towns
to get rich without labor. But that deiusion
has ended in bitterness aud disappointment
to thousands all over the land. and proved
that the game of living BY the wi,sis Que that
very few can thrive at. We are beginning to
realize that forming possesses one pre- eminent
merritt will yield . living. il nothing
more, and that is more than Can be said of
many city pursuits 1t is generally esteem
ed plodding, unromantic business; but this
is Offset by its exemption from the harass-
ments and tragic features that too often
mark the painful and exhaustlng struggle
for tine maintenance OF credit and social
position In city life. 1t requires but . small
capital to go to farming This offers q SIM
Pile solution to the livelihood problem to all
who are willing 10 work, and it Is gratifying
to find that the tact il beginning to be rsal-
lied BY many weary OF prolonged idlsnesa
In cities.
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Another Death From Yellow Fever at New
n,.l1s

Another Death From Yellow Fever at New
Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept. l.-General Hoods
seven year old daughter is improving. His
son, aged eight, became sick with fever yes
terday. Alice Williams, aged three years, died
of yellow fever this morning, at rs Washing
ton street.
AT the executive session cf the board of
health. DR.. Bemiss, of the Ma .onal board, and
all sanitary inspectors being present, meas
ures were taken for the isolation of the cases
and fumigation of the infected districts,
Fred Weicks, aged 34 is reported sick with
the fever, at S9l Tchoupitoulas street. He
was taken sick on August 29 The board OF
health requests physicians to make an imme-
diate and careful report of all suspicious cases
of fever, that the board may test, as far as pos
sible, the efficiency of such preventives or
restrictive measures against the spread of the
fever as may be recommended by science or
justified by experience. The board also
quests physicians attending persons dying of
yellow fever to urge upon their friends the
earliest possible burial, and to have the casket
containing the body surrounded with char
coal. To prevent the spread of the disease In
the streets or cemeteries the practice of adver-
tising funerals inviting friends to attend is
asked to be suspended, The City Council,
Sanitary association and press were requested
to urge the adoption of these suggestions.
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THE FIRE RECORD.

BURLINGTON, Ia, Sep. Lat 6:s5 this even-
ing fire was discovered in the third story Of
the Orchard City mills and elevator Of Ohm
stead Cameron. The hrenen were prompt,
but failed to get at the fire from the stairways,
and in spite of all efforts il burned to the
ground by O'Clock. The Go-ham Hotel and
Rand and Palmer's buildings on the south
side OF Main street, the Unisn Hall block,
owned by the Grimes estate. on the west side
of the alley on Valley and main Streets and a
block of buildings north on Water street,
were greatly endangered, and were saved only
by the bountfful supply of water from the
Holly works. The cause of the fire is un-
known. The mill was fine structure, and
well appointed In all respects. The elevator
works had just been put in at a cost of about
$4,000. The mill cost, IL years ago, Sll00e0. It.
contained quite quantity of grain in store
Loss over Sl00,OO0 insured.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-09-03
SPORTING MATTERS.

Newsy Notes from All Parts of the Country
BASE BALL
CLEVELAND, Sept. I--Clevelaud 2, Cincin-
nati4
BUFFALO, Sept. 1.-Chlcago 4, Buffalo l.
POOR WALLACE ROSS.
ST. JOHN, Sept. 1.-The defeat of Wallace Ross
was wholly unexpected, and creates great sur
prise. 1t is estimated tnat st. John men lose
LONDON, Sept. 1.-The match between Joseph
pster, of Sunderland, and ]. NJ. Feeley, of
Barrow, in Turner'S, for 200, over the Tyne
Championship course, to day, was won easily
by Kempster, by ~ lengths.
THE COMING RACES AT QUINCY.
QUINCY, ILL.,, Sept. Lit has been decided
that Rarus will not be here next week and
the Quincy Fair association has declared the
Rarus-Hopeful race offaud substituted free.
for-ail purse of $500, the entries to close on
Sasnrday @ night ,5s nsxt Tne prospects for the
Matte Hunter, Rewdy Boy, Lucy and IS
other fast horses will compete for purses
amounting to $1,000.
THE Ros5-sMITH BOAT RACE.
BEDFORD BASIN, n. g., Sept. 1.-The water
was lovely TO day for the boat race. In the
morning Smith and Ross rowed over the
course, three miles, with turn. Toward the
afternoon people began to gather along the
shores of the basin, and by the time appointed
% for the race there was not unoccupied an
At $3.50 the men were ordered out. Ross was
the first 70 make mis- appearance. He wore a
WhItC dHu uiuC s1Tipcu sulrt, %Diue DreecQeS,
and blue and red cap. Smiths costume was
trunks and blue cap. When the men were in
line and ready for the start the stake boat got
adrfft, causing some delay The betting at
this time was even. AT length the men got
off, and Smith drawing ahead, turned the
stake boat In nine minutes, leading Ross by Is
seconds Smith kept lead of ~ lengths all
the way home, finishing length and half
ahead. Time-20:45
The start took place at about 5:45 Ross took
the lead, and for the first quarter of mile had
an advantage OF about one-quarter of q length.
Then Smith made spurt, and soon showed
about two lengths of clear water between him.
self and Ross. Smith started with 36 strokes
to the minute. which after passing Ross he re-
duced to 30. Ross rowed about % strokes to
Ross spurted and lessened the gap
Smith turned his boat beauti.
fully at nine minutes and As seconde
from the start. He turned in seven strokes
and scarcely seemed to lose the least headway
hoss iost on sne turn: He rowed hard, how.
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vINCENNEs.
Attempted ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in City
Officials.

Attempted Assassination-Change in City
Officials.
Special to the Sentinel:
VINCENNEs, Ind, Sept John Pinnick,
q tennant upon farm few miles below the
city, owned by John Ayers, was seriously
shot yesterday by a fellow named Mason, who
seems to have acted in the capacity of hired
assassin for two brothers by the name of Cook,
between whom and Pinnick feud had
arisen, growing out Of some accusation of
some kind. Mason is a stranger here, and
Pinnick says he does not remember to have
ever seen him before. Although dangerously
wounded, Pinnick secured a club and drove
the three desperadoes Off the place, following
them to the river bank, where they embarked
and made good their es APE.
A change takes place In the city govern
ment to-day. Emil Grill, clerk, and G. w.
Jones, treasurer, retire from office, and turn
over their affairs to their successors, Charles
W. Eastman and Peter r. McCarty, clerk and
treaSurer-elect.
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SHELBYVILLE.

Opening of the Fair-Suspected Thieves
Arrested.
Special to the Sentinel:
SHELBYvILLE, Ind, Sept. 1.-The Shelby
county agricultural fair will open here to-
morrow. The prospects for a successful exhi-
bition are unusually good. All the stock stalls
have been engaged, and more could have been
disposed of. Every department is better rep
resented than in any previous year. An i'm
mense crowd is expected, and none doubt
that the fair will be great success in all re-
spects.
The city is already full of thieves in antici-
patton of the fair, but 1t Is hoped the watch
fitness of our officials will prevent their doing
much mischief. Several suspected thieves
were arrested tonight, and 1t is thought this
will strike terror into the rest of the crowd.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-09-03
GREENFIELD.
Arrest of Supposed Burglars.

Arrest of Supposed Burglars.
Special to the Sentinel:
GREENFIELD, Ind, Sep. 1.-Sheriff Thomp-
son and his deputy, NJ. W. Magaan, to-day ar
rested Anson Long on suspicion of being one
of the gang who plundered Lee G. Thayer's
dry goods store about one month ago, an ac-
count of which appeared in the Sentinel at
the time. 1t is alleged that Long has sold
three suits of c ming to parties living near
town that answer the description of the miss
ing clothing. Long was placed in jail to await
the search for the stolen property, officers
having departed this afternoon to search
Longs residence.
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The Sprague Case-The Governor Writes a
Letter.

Letter.
BOSTON, Sept IA dispatch to the Boston
Herald from Providence denies that Mrs.
sprague left New York in a steam yacht Sat
urday, and adds that the governor denies in
toto that he kept any watch over his vile, or
that he intercepted any of her letters or
messages. 1t further states that Governor
Spraaue does not at present sue for divorce,
but will take immediate steps TO regain possess
sion of his daughters. Governor Sprague, on
Sunday, sent the following letters to Mrs.
Sprague's counsel:
NARRAGANSETT, R. L. Aug. 30.-Gentlemen !:
OF course have natural desire to know of
the present well-befng and situation of my
three children, who without my knowledge
or counsel were taken from my jurisdiction
and control yesterday evening.
My purpose is to contribute to their comfort
as far as possible. The object of this note is to
say that their wearing apparel and
personal effects are ready to be forwarded
to them In any way you, as counsel
for Mrs. Sprague, will Indicate. Brother of
little girl-Wm. Sprague-is the bearer of this
note. i am, etc.,
(Signed), WIN. SPRAGUE,
To Messrs. Hazard A. Thompson and Charles
II. Parkhurst.
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CUBA.
IMpoRrANr WAR NEWS.

HAVANA, Sept. l-Advices from Hayti to
August 20 state the Liberals have captured
two mail steamers.
The provisional Government of Port au
Prince sent troops against the Liberals at
Gonaives. After bloody struggle Con
aives took fire. Two-thirds of the town was
burned and the remainder was pillaged. After
the defeat at Gonaives Boyer BaZelais and ad-
herents embarked for Jeremie, VIII CHI is pro-
nounced in his favor, and where he intends to
MAKE a stand. General Monpont, aided by the
national troops from Port an Prince, ,recaptured
Cape Haytien, thus depriving the Liberals of
two strongholds in north Gonaives and Cape
Haytien. The country Is in fearful condi-
ton. The fire at Zaemet caused immense
losses.
NEW HEALTH REGULATIONS.
HAVANA, Sept. 1.-The Government has or
dered that bills of health shall only be given
vessels by Spanish officers. Consuls must
submit their Intervention to certifying sigma
lures and declaring their opinion about the
sanitary condition of the port. This order is
directed against the United States law OF Jun
2, 1879.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-09-03
FRANCE.
aARIE AND ISABELLA.

LONDON, Sept. IA Paris correspondent Of
the Standard telegraphs that Archduchess
Marie has arrived there, and has been visited
by ex- Queen Isabella.
A Paris dispatch to the Daily News reports
that Archduchess Marie has invited ex-Q Queen
Isabella to her wedding, and Isabella has ac-
cepted the invitation.
THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW BISHOP.
PARIS, Sept. 1.-The question as to the ap-
pointment of bishop to the vacant see OF
Amiens. which caused considerable discussion
between the Vatican and the French Govern
ment, has been settled by the vatican consent
ing to the appointment of Guilbert, at present
bishop of Gap, who recently caused a eensa-
ton by declaring that the church and the re-
public could live on good terms with each
other. He will be succeeded st Gap by Roche,
another Liberal.
THE FERRY EDUCATIONAL BILL.
PARIS, Sept. 1.--Advlces thus far show 80
councils general that favor the Ferry educa-
tional bill, and 81 are opposite. Nineteen have
not yet discussed the question.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-09-03
APPOINTED SUPERINTENDENT.

G. G. HadIey Takes Control of the L., E.
and w.
Special to the Sentinel:
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Sept. 1.-The superintend-
ency of the Lake Erie and Western has besn
offered to and accepted by G. g. Hadley, who
retires from similar position on the c., L.
and G. road. He will leave at once for FIRE.
mont, O., where the headquarters of the road
are located. Mr.. Hadley is a competent and
well known railroad man.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-09-03
The Tippecanoe County Fair Now in
Full Blast.
G. G. HALEY Appointed Superintendent
of the L., E. and W. Road.
Arrest of Supposed Burglar at Green
field Yesterday.
Opening of the Shelby County Fair
To-Day.
CENTRAL GERMAN CONFERENCE.

Appointments for Indiana-Church Statis-
tics-Adjournment.
Special to the Sentinel:
NEW ALBANY, Ind, Sept. 1.-The Central
German conference this forenoon made the
following appointments for Indiana: eve
omit the Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and West
Virginia appointments)
Cincinnati district, Louis Allinger presiding
elder:
Lafayette-F. Schimmelpfeuning.
Lawrenceburg-G. Weller.
Aurora and Milan-J. j. Roser.
Indianapolis and Home Mission-Jacob
Rothweiler and F. Thorwold.
Palestine-C. F. Marting.
Madison-John Phetzing.
Louisville district, G. 81. Lich presiding
elder:
New Albany-John G. Weidman.
Jeffersonviue-John H. Barth.
Charlestown-J. w. Huber.
Bedford-Rudolph Kunschrick.
Bradford-Jacob Rockstahler.
Terre Raute-Frederick Ruff.
Canne1ton-John Kuster.
Santa Claus-H. w. Hof.
Huntingburg-John C. Speckman.
BoonvilIe-J. F. Severinghaus.
Evansvllle-J. w. Rocker.
Mount Vernon-Fred Pfeiffer.
Seymour-Louis Muller.
The following are the conference statistics
for 1879: Probationers. 904; full members,
1850; local preachers, 81; deaths, 100; baptised
children, 95s; baptised adults. II; churches, 1s0
probable value s5aa,3OO; parsonages, IL; proba-
BILE value s97, 200; Sunday-schools, 176; officers
and teachers, 2,1l9; scholars, Ii ,925.
Conference then, after the usual compli-
mentary resolutions, adjouaned to meet at
Cleveland, O., in August, 1880.