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The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-10

RESCUE ENGINE COMPANY No. E.
Regular meeting first Monday i'll each
month.
OFFICERS.-A. A. Cleveland, President J.
A.. MONTGOMERY, Secretary; F. c. Norris.
Treasurer; Chas. II. StocNton Foreman, 4.
Mckenzie, u Asst Foreman, j. W. Brown,
I'd Asst. Foreman
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A.TOHIA FIRE DEpAaTMEXT

BOARD OFDELEGA ATES.-Reguiar meet
ing fourth Monday in each mouth, 1t 80
p M, at hall of Alert Hook ana Ladder
Company No. l.
OFFICERS J. Taylor, President f. l..
Parker, Secretary; a. W. Berry, Treasurer.
DELEGATEs.-W. W. Parker, J. Strauss, l.
Bergman. of Astoria Engine co. No. /; A. \.
Cleveland. w. j. Barry. Chas. II SocktD,
of Rescue Engine Co. NJ. 2 /; Ed. ID. Curtis,
A. w. Berry. F. j. Taylor. Of Alert Hook and
Ladder Co. No. 1.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-10
rEss1Ls o. InA HAr.
From American Ports.


Annie II. Smith 1891 Bartlett. "hila.
T G Br bk williams Liverpool Oct Is
Great Admiral l576 Thompson Phila
Gerten. sh. Philadelphia. Jan 10
India l.s5 Pat Phiiaaelphia Oct
Ida Lily 751 lstnan rhla.
Ivy. sh. New York. SEPT IS
jane Fish. So. New York. Sept.
Lamoi bk Philadelphia loading
MONT Washington. sh. l2i7 tons Sep t..
Philip Fitzpatrick. Am sn. PHILADELPHIA, Oct 26
Reporter. sh. 1850 tons Wilson N Y june ~
Sonoma CO New5erry Phila.
Sparrow sch 5 r March Is
Western Belle Il35 Fish n Y.
FroVl Eorei@R Parts.
Amphitrite Dutch sh 1910 Newcastle July3
Adolf. Swe. Blk. 6.S tons. Rinsmansson, Gotten
burg. Oct lS
Bolden, Br bk Liverpool
Co. OF Inverness Br sh 1876 OGpotown Oot
Chiloe. br bk i57 tons. May p
CITY of Manchester. br bk 7s6 tons Rio
Furness Abbey. bk. lus3, Libby. Yokohama.
Manitoba. Br sh Bueaos Ayros Sept II
Malacca br bk s9i tons Japan
Navig tore 1t bk go Shields July 81
Peter Stuart Br sh ~. Victor sept
River Times br bk 5Ol tons Christie I1uiqui
San Stefano. Br sh. st Nazaire
Torbecke.. Dutch sin. Newcastle, via SolrabayA.
June
Valparaiso. br bk Liverpool Sept
wanlock br bk 7iU tons Liverpool to Astoria dI-
rect. Oct
Vim Hales. Am blk. HonglonK
In addition TO the above list the following
vessels arc known 10 be oa the way 10 tiis
port:
Names. Tons. Where from
Mary Graham ....... 67n............... Hull
Duke OF AbercOn. i ,1jO............ LiveTroo
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-10
lies /! Piles 7! Piles +!
A Ssare Cure Found at Last
No One Need Suffer!
IT is NOT NARCOTIC.

A sure Cure for Blind, Bleeding, Itching
and Ulcera,e Piles has been discovered by
DR.. Williams. (an Indian Remedy, called
i,r Williams Indian Ointment. A single
box has cured the worst chrome eases Of p
or so years standing. No one need suffer
five minutes after applying this wonderful
soothing mp diciue. Lotions, Instruments and
cleo uaries do more Darm than good. VIII
liam's Ointment absorbs the ttimOTs, allays
the intense itching, (particuiariy ut night af-
re getting warm IN bedl, acts as q pOultice,
gives Instant relief, and is prepared only for
Piles, itching OF the private parts. and for
nothing else.
Read what the Hon. j NJ Coffinburry OF
Cleveland, says about DR.. Williams Indian
Pile Ointment have used scores OF Pile
Cures, and 1t affords me pleasure to say that
] have never found anything which gave
such immediate and permanent relief as DR..
Williams Indian ointment.
For sale by all druggists or mailed Oh re-
ceipt of price, 81 CO.
HENRY & CO, Props,
Cleveland, o.
Hodge. Davis s Co.. Wholesale Agents,
Portland, Oregon.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-10

ASTORIA ENGINE COMPANY No. l.
Regular meeting first Monday in each
m NH.
o, FICERs.-W. w. Parker, President l..
E. Selig. Secre' airy; William Back, rreaS
urer; b. +. Stevens Fore IN, = &. ingalls,,
1sL Asst. Foreman. Joe. O. Charters, Cd Asst.
Foreman.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1882-02-10
TIDE TABLE FOR ASTORIA
From tables OF United States Coast Survey.
G. A n n E r Y
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
THE BUILDING. PLANT AND SUP
4 Plies of the BRITISH COLUMBIA
PACKING COMPANY. near New Westmin-
ster. Fraser River. Apply to
JAMES FINLAYSON,
I'm Or P BIRRELL. on tn prem.s es.
The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1882-11-09
MONTANA NEWS.

Small pox is reported in Helena.
The Belmont postofice has been discon-
tinued.
The Picgan Indians are killing cattle on
tho Marias.
Red Mike and the wife of Joseph Ganty,
of Judith, eloped last week.
A white man and Young Indian girl
were. married in Benton last week.
A married man attempted to rape q IL
year-old girl in Deer Lodge last week.
The Smith brothers, Of Martinsdalc, sold
800 head of sheep last week at $3.50 pei
head.
The Montana National Bank, with cap
ital of $3.50, 600, was recently organized a'
Helena.
The Montana Copper Company, of Butte
has shipped 1000 tons Of copper matte
since January lst. z III
a couple of Bozeman soilcd doves at
tempted to commit suicide last Thursday
by taking morphine.
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PERSONAL.

Gen. Anderson is expected here this
week.
Col. Clough and Mr.. Bundock went
up the line this morning.
Mr.. Armitagc, of the engineer head
quarters, has returned from Bozelnan.
DR.. kurtz, of Moorchead, brother Of
E. C. Kurtz, has been in town for sew
eral days.
c. A. Dewar, resident engineer of the
n. +. r. r., at saltwater, was In town
yesterday.
The indisposition of our friend, J. A.
Smith, did not prevent him from doing
some cffectual work at the election OIL
Tuesday.
Walter Strong returned from his trip
to the upper country on Monday even
ing. MIR. Strong has evidently had
pleasant time.
c. I. Hobart, manager of the Nation
al Park Association, returned from his
fishing excursion up the river to-day.
Al. Trimby accompanies Mr. Hobart.
Joe. Worley and DR.. Griswold took
Tuesday mornings train for the East.
They expect to visit New York before
they return, and will doubtless enjoy
themselves.
J. D. Matheson arrived from the East
on Monday evening. Mr.. Matheson
brought his wife with him which is an
evidence of the fact that he intends to
make Billings his home.
J. x. Beidler, deputy g. S. marshal,
the old-timer, was i'll town on the 7th.
Mr.. Beidler was met by our reporter,
whom he entertained with some of his
his characteristic stories.
! DR.. Herscy and Mr. Van Sinden re-
turned from their fishing excursion last
Monday evening. They were delighted
with their sport, and gladdened the
editorial heart by some fine specimens
of the fnny tribe.
| Our legal friend, E. N. Harwood, has
been adding to his library, and he shows
with honest pride row of shelves filed
with books-California reports, etc.
These books are doubtless not for Orna-
ment, Mr.. Harwood being an indefa-
tigable student.
Messrs. ]. D. Benton, Fargo, and Z.
p. Wells, of jamestown, members OF
the firm of Benton, Wells & Co, have
been in town for the last few days.
These gentlemen are accompanied by
their wives, and are being entertained
by our friend, Mr.. Babcock.
The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1882-11-09
Returns From the East.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Nov. 8, 18S2.-The
Republicans lose two congressman.
Democratic representatives elected from
lst, I'd and 4th districts.
BosroN, Mass, Nov. 8, SS2.-Republi.
cans concede Butler 10000 majority,
Democrats claim 25 900. Boston Journal
says entire Republican state ticket ex-
celt Bishop is < elected sse Post claims rs
BURLINGTON, Iowa, Nov. s, 1SS2.-Mc-
Cord elected to congress. First Iowa
district, Democratic by large majority,
estimated 1900.
CONCORD, n. H., Nov. s, 1ss2-seventy-
seven towns give Ldgerly, Democratic,
3 1000 majority.
| NEW YoRK, Nov. s, 1SS2.-Latest re-
turns from state and city give Cleveland
a majority of $4,000,
WASHINGTON. D. c., Nov. s, 1882
| Pennsylvania reports show Beaver de.
feated by $1,000 majority.
SALT LAKE CRY, Nov. 8, 1ss2.-Gen-
tiles gain 400 over previous election.
LACROSSE, Wis, Nov. s, 1882 The
Democrats have carried the 7th district
by 1000 majority where the Republi-
cans had a majority Of 5000 last election.
CHICAGO, Nov. S, 1sS2.-The Demo
Gratis carry seven districts in Illinois,
which shows a Republican loss of one
district, viz: the 2d. There has been
universal scratching throughout the
state.
NEW York, Nov. 8, 1SS2.-The New
York Times says Indiana gives Demo-
cratic majority OF $500.
WILMINGTON, Nov. AT midnight the
indications are that the Democratic ma
iority is larger than in 1880.
MILWAUKEE, Nov. .7.-Returns already
in, indicate that the congressional dele
CATION will stand 7 Republicans AID 2
Democratic.
| CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 7.-Dibrell, (dem),
is reelected in the third district.
| JEFFERSON Cry, NO., Nov. Light
vote. Republicans get reduced major
tiles. :.
New YORK, Nov. THE Express
J gives Malone, in Virginia, $3.50 major
| ity.
BALTIMORE, Nov. THE indications
are that the Democrats have elected u
the third district. The fourth district il
in doubt.
ST. PAUL, Nov. Returns from nine
teen voting points in the fifth congress
sional district give Nelson 1855, Kin.
dred 4,516, Barnum 313.
ST. PAUL, Nov. s, 1:3O a. My re.
turns up to a. M, which are by nc
means complete, the vote for congress
men in this state is as follows, the re.
turns showing only fractional part ot
the full vote cast: First district-White
(rep) l,722; Burman ldem) Ito; Rob;
etts 113. Second district-Wakefel6
; (rep) 3,464; Bohrer (dem) ,465; l4ati
mer go. Third district-Strait .(rep.
3,oOS; Adams (dem) 1900: Fourth dis.
/; trict-Washburn (rep) 1886; Ames
(dem) 1922. Fife district-Nelson
; irop) 2,8l3; Kindred (rep) 1,495; Bar
, mum (dem) 500.
According to Fargo dispatch New
Jersey goes Democratic by asmall ma
3 jority.
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Probate Judge-Staehle, %; Walker, "a.
Comnissioners-Nnkler AZ; Rich, u;
McNeill, 80; Robertson, IL; Leighton,
81; Bullard, Is.
Assessor-Wood, 80; Gates, 13.
Coroner-Redd, 4S.
Supt. Public Instruction-Towers, 35;
Logan, IL.
Suryeyor-Gaw, 4S.
TERRY.
Terry cast 40 votes, giving Maginnis
majority of 16. Brady aud Johnson 10
votes each.
ROSEBUD.
Rosebud gives Botkin majority of 2,
and Erwin leads the poll for representa-
tive followed by Foster.
PORSYTnR.
Forsytho gives q majority for Magin-
nis, and majority of for Brady as
sheriff.
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Custer County Returns.

COULSON.
,,Jl JDlsslsgate & to Congress-Maginnis 20
District Attorney-Edwards, %. Bur-
leigh, 20.
Councilman-Cox,1 10; Burleigh, q.
Observation-Disclosures, "a; Fcs-
ter, 2S; Anderson, p; Erwin, %.
Sherif-Johnsor, 81; Brady, l9.
Treasurer-Carland, 40; Curry, II.
Clerk and Recorder-Taylor, s.;
O'Connell, "a.
Probate Judge-o'connor, 9; staehle,
Is; Walker, 81.
Commissioners-R Robertson, ,s24; Tink'
ler, 26; Hubbell, Is; Leighton. 8; Rich,
so; Mcneil, Is.
Coroner-R. G. Redd, IS.
Assessor-Chinnick, 8; Wood, IL
Gates, "a; Bullard, Is.
Supt. Public Instruction-C. B. Tow.
ers,2S; A. c. Logan, 30.
Surveyor-W. B. Cav, 81.
Justices of the Peace-Burns Smith
16; Matheson, IL; Sweetman, "a; Ohm
sted, IA; silverberg, %.
Constables-Bloom, Is; Jones, 13
Wheeler, %; Greeley, 5; Rademaker,3
Whitsett, 10; EonTreeb, 2.
HUNTLEY.
For Delegate to Congress-Maginnis
IS. Botkin, IL.
District Attorney-Edwards, q; Bur
leigh, 50.
Councllman-Cox, 12; Burleigh, 81.
Observation-Disclosures, 80; Alder
son, is; Erwin, 40; Foster, 36.
Sheriff-Johnson, 20; Brady, 43.
Treasurer-Carland, 20; Curry, 46.
Clerk and Recorder-Taylor, AZ
O'Connell, %.
Probate Judge-Walker, %; Staehle
II; O'Connor, %.
Commmissioners-Rich, II; Tinker
4S; Robertson, 10; Bullard, 8; Leighton
40; Mcneil, 40; Uubbell, II.
Assessor-Gates, 19; Wood, 80; Elan
agan, II.
Coroner-Redd, IS.
Supt. Public Instruction-Logan, 81
Towers, 81.
Surveyor-Gaw, 65.
Justice of the Peace-Dunne, 81.
Constables-Deal, "a; German, II
Busse, 3.
Delegate-Maginnis, GS; Botkin, 81.
District Attorney-Edwards, 55; Bur
leigh, IS: ~
| ~, ouAASAShS W.
Observation-Disclosures, 66; Erwi
9S; Anderson, 40: Foster, 5S.
Sherif-Johnson, So; Brady, 81.
Treasurer-Carland, 81; Curry, 6S:
Clerk and Recorder-Taylor, los
O'Connell, 18. :,
Probate Judgo-Walker, So; staehle
62.
Coroner-Redd, 118.
Assessor-Gates, IS; Flanagan, I
Chinnick, l; Wood, 60.
| Surveyor-Gaw, 119.
Supt, Public Instruction-Logan, 5s
Towers, 81. >,
Commissioners-Ri Rich, Sc; Tinker, 6
Robertson, IS; McNeill, 6S; Hubbcl
%; Leighton, II; Bullard, 10.
MILES CITY.
The returns from Miles City are 6
follows:
For Delegate to Congress-Maginn
S67, Botkln 347.
! Representatives = Edwards S62, 4
Councilman-Cox S5s, W. Burleig
33s.
Representatives - Meadow, 9O5; A
derson, 10; Erwin, 42S; Foster, 3l2.
Sheriff-tohnson 957, Brady 256.
Treasurer-Carland, 904; Curr, y3o3.
| Clerk and Recorder = Taylor, 94'
O'Connell, 269.
Probate Judge-Walker, s39; staehl'
oG2; O'Connor, Is.
| Commissioners-Hubbell $50, Leigh
ton, 32S; Rich, 1876; Robertson, 7S
Tinker, $50; Mcneil, 3S7; Bullard, !. !.
| Assessor = Gates, Isl; Wood, IN
Flanagan, 202; Chinnick, 81.
Coroncr-Redd, l.1S0. :.
| Supt. Public Instruction-Logan, So
Towers, 1888.
Surveyor-Gaw, $50.
CANYON CREEK.
Delegate-Botkin, 81; Maginnis, II;
| District Attorney-Burleigh, 10; Il
wards, s.
Councilman -Burleigh, As; Cox, 2.
Representatives-Erwin, 46; McAdo
Sheriff-Brady, IL; Johnson, G.
Treasurer-Curry, Il: Garland, 8. !.
j Clerk and Recorder - TAYLOR, =
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These are all the authentic reports
which we have received. Taking these to.
gether with the unauthenticated reports
we should Judge that Maginnis will re-
ceive majority Of certainly GOO and
possibly 800 from this county. Cox is
elected for the council, Meadow repre-
sentative. AS to the other representa-
tive, Anderson leads Erwin, but the pre-
cincts not heard from may elect Erwin.
johnson is elected sheriff by sweeping
majority, 80 also is Garland for treasurer,
Taylor for clerk and Walker for pro-
bate judge. Tinker, Robertson and
Hubbell are the county commissioners,
Gates assessor, Cav surveyor and Redd
coroner.
The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1882-11-09
RELIGIOUS.

Rev. Mr.. Horsfall, Episcopal minister
Of Miles City, will preach in the Con-
gregational church next Sunday, the
Congregational people having kindly
extended to him the use thereof for the
morning service. Services at 1880.
Rev. Mr.. Horsfall will also hold service
in the afternoon.
Sunday school as usual Immediately
after the close of morning service.
Usual evening services at 100 O'CLOCK,
conducted by the pastor.
The lecture on the Revised version OF
the New Testament, given by Rev. Mr: /:
Shuart, last Sunday evening, was one Q!
great interest, containing many new ana
Interesting thoughts. The audience was
large and appreciative.
The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1882-11-09

gives Maginnis four hundred.
Total majority in the Territory for
Maginnis, over one thusand.
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Western Montana.
Special to the Billings Herald.

Special to the Billings Herald
HELENA, Nov. s, 18S2.-Returns to
date give majority Of 200 in Deer Lodge
for Maginnis, 1876 in Lewis and Clark
for Botkin, small majority for Maginnis
in Gallatin with Gallatin City yet to hear
from. Missoula gives Botkin small
majority. Returns from Meagher and
Jefferson uncertain.
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Dawson County Returns.

Glendive gives 354 majority for Ma
ginnis, and it is conceded that he will
have a majority of over 600 in Dawson
county. J. +. Maloney for representa-
tive, Robert Pontet, $. L. B can and II.
w. Comford for commissioners, and
James Taylor for sheriff have large ma
iorities in Dawson county.
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Horses and wagon for Sale.

4 team Of matched driving horses, s;s w.
broken. .skjad and gentle, eight ana ~
years old. Also double scat three sl,.4' r u
wagon and double harness lnau.a LII
Camp Willard. sou'D e''S
Yeli0wstOpe bridge.
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Special Telegram to the Herald.
HELENA, Nov. 9, 1926 p. m.-Lewis
and Clarke gives Botkin majority of
about three hundred and fifty.
GALLATIN
The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1882-11-09
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that John ".
Smith has the absolute control and man
agcnent of tho firm of Smith s Muldowney,
WHO will make all purchases fer the nfll
and pay all debts of the same
.JAyas MuLpowSEy.
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is q stand of.

gives Maginnis a majority of three hun
dred.
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| We CROW !!
Our Rooster has Gone to the
Central Meeting.
Montana Elects Maginnis by a Majority
Of 1,OOO-Local Democratic Ticket
III Custer and Other Coun-
ties Successful.
Pennsylvania Breaks the Chain Of the
Bosses-Eew York Gives Cleve-
land a Majority Of Over
10000.
New Hampshire, Connecticut and Massa-
chusetts Heard from in the
Same Strain.
Republican Iowa Gives One and Perhaps
Two Democratic congressman.
Other States Show that they are Disgust
ed with the Corruption of the
Republican Party.
BILLINGS.

0IISUWOS.
The following is the result of the vote
in this precinct:
DELEGATE TO CONGRESS.
Maginnis, 303; Botkin, 262.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
Edwards, l7S; Burleigh, 372.
COUNCILMAN.
G. G. Cox, 16G; Walter Burleigh, 367.
REPRESENTATIVES.
Meadow, 276; Anderson, 145; Erwin,
377. Foster, 317.
SHERIFF.
Johnson, 26O; Brady. 29S.
TREASURER.
W. W. Garland, 1865; Curry, 1873.
CLERK AND RECORDER.
Taylor, 1852; O'Connell, 39G.
PROBATE JUDGE.
Walker, 173; Staehle, 232; O.Connor.
JAG.
CORONER.
r G. Redd, 566.
SUIT. PUB. INSTRUCTION.
c. B. Towers, 284; A. c. Logan, 2G9.
COMMISSIONERS.
Caleb Rich, 157; Tinker, $50; Robert
son, 141; Leighton, 339; Hubbell, 1913
Mcneil, 261; Bullard, 166.
Gates, 147; Wood, 263; Chinnick, lis
SURVEYOR.
w. B. Cav, 541.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
B. Smith, 1856; j. ID. Matheson, 246;
F. Sweetman, 245; Olmsted, 1852; Geo
Silverberg, Is.
CONSTABLES.
Wheeler, l6O; Whitsett, 146; Jones,
81; Ed. Greeley, Ill; Hank Bloom, GAG
Matt Rademaker, SO.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-10
Transylvania Presbytery

Met at Campbellsville, Kentucky, April 2s.
Twelve ministers and eleven ruling elders being
present.
Rev. E. Forman was elected Moderator, and
Rev. j. j. Chlsolm, permanent Clerk, in the
place of Rev. B. Belts, deceased
IN reply to the Assemblys overture touchino
change IN the Book of Discipline, the Presby,
terry voted for the change but suggested that it
be made IN the following language: "Tbis
provision shall in like manner apply in the case
OF ruling elders and deacons, upon a reference
to the session of the church with which they are
connected"
In regard to the Revised Directory. the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted
The PresbyteTy believes that it fails TO meet
the wants of the Church and are unwilling to
vote Tor ITS adoption in its present form; but if
adopted by a majority of the Presbvteries
would suggest the omission of sec. 5 chap. 8
and IN chap s, the paragraph relating to the
use OF nng IN the marriage ceremony.
heV. d. j. Chsolm and ruling elder T s.
MelrlIhon were appointed commissioners to the
General Assembly and Rev. w. T. McFlrov
and ruling elder ?. S. Ray, alternates
call Tor the pastoral services of licentiate
W. I. Davis was presented by the Pleasant
Grove church, which was placed in his hands
and accepted The Presbytery will meet AZ
that church, June Sd, for the purpose of ordain.
ing and installing him
Exception was made to the records of one of
the churches, because a minister had been re-
ceiVed from the Reformed or Campbelite
church without baptism. The exception was
sustained, but an overture was sent to the As
sembly asking that inasmuch as in the iudp
ment Of many of our ministers and people thai
church has undergone a change favorable to or
thodoxy, and consequently the grounds upon
which the Assembly largely based its decision
Twelve years ago no longer exist a committee
be appointed to consider the whole question in
volvlng the recognition Of Campbellite baptism.
and to report to the next Assembly.
a committee was appointed to prepare
memorial of the Rev. Barbee Belts.
Mr. J. T. Wade was taken under care Of
FresoyteTy as candidate for the gospel ministry.
Rev. J. F. T.iplett, evangelist was apfboy.
lzed to organize a church at Pulaski Station
The fall meeting will be hold in September
at Peryville. b. NJ. GREEN, Stated Clerk
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-10
" Can't Afford It."

WeSsrs. Ed5torS.-Our people are not
as rich as they were in the good old
times. They have now to curtail ex-
penses. This is not pleasant, unless a
way can be found out where curtailment
will come easy. We see advertisements
headed, French made easy" " German
made easy" through simple textbooks,
without master; then why not cur
tailment made easy? Why not, indeed !
The way has been found. Never curtail
In personal or family expenses only cur
tail In contributions for benevolent pur-
poses. That wont inconvenience the cur
taller at all.
| know church member who gave two
dollars last year to Foreign Missions. He
would have given more only he could not
afford it. His whiskey cost him S36. so.
and how could he be expected to spare
more than two dollars for the heathen2
/ know another whose circumstances
are much better, and he gave five dollars
for Sustentation. He would have been
only too glad to double that amount, but
" if there was anything that be did de-
spise, it was mean cigar, and though
he limited himself to three good ones a
day, from conscientious considerations.
as his cigar bill for the year came to
Sl0950, of course he was not going to be
so extravagant as to invest ten dollars in
Sustentation. BREvITY.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-10
Concord Presbvterv

Met in Concord, N c., April 25th. Present,
II ministers and "a ruling elders.
Rev. A. L. Crawford opened Presoytery with
a sermon.
Rev. Dr. ". H. Wood, was chosen Moderator.
Rev. W. B Arrowood was received from
Montgomery Presbytery, Virginia.
Rev } A. Ramsay with ruling elder NJ. W
Johnston were elected commissioners to the
General Assembly, with Rev. j n H. Summer
ell and elder Col. ]. c. Barnhardt as alternates
The change proposed in Chap. XII, sec. 8, of
Book of Discipline, was adopted.
Rev. P. NJ Custer was dismissed TO North
Mississippi Presbytery
An0yerture was adopted asking the General
Assembly to take steps to have stricken from
our book the prohibition against the marriage
of deceased wife's sister, and other degrees Of
affinity condemned in the last sentence of Chap.
XIV, sec. 4, Confession of Faith
The question of co operating with the General
Assembly's Committee, was docketed and re-
ferred to the next regular meeting.
WIN. w. PHARR Stated Clerk