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The Washington critic., 1885-10-24
THE TUNNEL EXPLOSION
The Coronor's Inquest Over McDon-
nId'g Remains.

AIDS Remains.
The Coroner last night held an inquest
over the body Of James Mcdonald, the man
who was killed at the terrible explosion of
Foundry Branch shaft Of the new water
works tunnel yesterday The inquest was
held at Nsc's undertaking establishment
and the jurors were Messrs. David jackson,
John IL. Dainc, Samuel Shanks, George
Spillman, John Il. Woodward and William
X. Fowler.
John Burgan was the first witness lie
was IN the explosion and was made deaf by
IL. lie stated that the holes In the rock
were about eight feet deep and that six car
tridgcs were placed In each. He was hand
ing the cartridges to Foreman Cook and
saw him pass the last one, In which lie
placed the cXploder, to Mcdonald. The
latter struck the cartridge with the tlmp-
ing stick, which produced the explosion.
On being questioned by the coroner, he said
that the conclusion with the tamping stick
might have produced the explosion. Usually,
lie said, the last cartridge, which contained
The oXploder, was pushed into place very
carefully, but thata man who was used to
IL was frequently careless.
MIR W. II. Woodward, the inspector Of
the work, was Of the opinion that the cX-
plosion Of the cartridge was caused by the
conclusion produced by coming in contact
with the tamping stick
"Would not this conclusion produce an
explosion under any circumstancesp asked
the Coroner.
"les, sir | think IT would" returned the
witness.
Andrew Hurley and James Reedy simply
cotroboratcd the previous witnesses.
The jury rendered verdict that "James
McDonald's death was caused by an acc-
dental explosion Of dynamite" and the
coroner gave a death certificate to the same
effect.
The cartridges used are about an inch in
diameter and six inches in length The dy-
Mantle is covered by wrapping Of water
proof paper. A small, sharp iron is used to
punch hole In the side of the cartridges,
into which the cXploder, metallic cap,
about an inch In length, with wire at
tached, Is placed. The sides OF the hole are
then carefully pressed about it, leaving
nothing but an insulated wire exposed.
The accident is considered by some of the
workmcn TO have probably resulted from
carelCssness and hurrying. Only one cart
ridge exploded yesterday, leaving about
twenty others intact. Had thcy all ex-
plodod all the men at the scene would
probably have been killed. Al the injured
men are doing well to-day.
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LOCiL HRIEFS.

To ORDER, 50 pants. Eiseman, cor. Jth & e.
BEBECcA i. EpMoSsToN has sold to Ma
rion Gouyerucur for $4,000 residence ON
Rhode Island avenue near Seventeenth
street Laura II. Morsell has sold to George
Il. Stetson OF Boston No. IA Massachusetts
avenue for $4,000.
WE are selling solid walnut marble top
chamber suites at S3j: good lounges, Sl50;
walnut extension tables 50; walnut ward
robes, $3.50; ash, Sl2; American mahogany
chamber suites, s2i50 something new; wal
nut hall racks, 50; cherry chiifoniers, SlI;
marble top tables, -. 10; cherry parlor cabl-
nets, SO; buy a nice large easy rocker for
S2t0 kitchen tables, Sl.25; cherry music
cabinets, Sl2; walnut haircloth pallor suites,
S4.5O. VIM Il. Dunn, 81 Seventh street
northwest
THERE will be a game Of polo at the Ninth
street rink tonight.
MERRITT & WooD, 995 Pennsylvania ay-
enue date Davis gallery, arc doing lively
business Their photographs excel in
lighting, posing and finish. Strangers Wis
iting Washington should not fail to visit
this gallery.
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COURT RECORD.

CRCur CouHr-Justicc Cox.-Moore,
trustee, VS.. McQuadc; verdict for plaintiff.
White ys. Auth; verdict for plaintiff for
$50; OBricn VS.. Shreyc; verdict for de-
fcndaut
EQulTy CouRT--Justicc lIagncr-Lec VS..
Lee order appointing James ID. Graham
guardian ad ltom Casey VS.. White; cX-
ceptions to auditors report oyerrulel.
Clayton VS.. Case; pro confesso vacated,
with leave TO plead granted, and illlng Of
certain papers required. Perry vs.. Ford;
plaintiff directed to prosecute his suit
Pot2ler vs. Potzler; time to take testimony
limited to twenty days.
CRIMINAL CouRT-Iusticc MacArthur.-- .--
Patrick Naugbton, nsrdcr; arraigned
aud pleaded not guilty. MiChal Bcgnu,
larceny; committed In default Of $500 bail
PoLICE CouRr-Ju1go Snoll.-WHliam
Denny, William Thomas, John Simms,
John Fields and Fred Campbell, loud aud
boisterous;$5 orij days each. "Jal<cn Hall,
do: do Also charged with carrying a
slungshot; $50 or 30 days additional. Annie
Butler, colored, ASSAULT 50 or 10 DAYS.
William Riley and John Mcdonald at
tempted larceny from the person; dis
missed. Thomas Washington, Indecent oy-
posuie; So or 10 days David c. Grover,
Fred Willoughby and Henry Turner, loud
and hoistetous; collateral forfeited Peter
Barrett disorderly in the county; do.
Edwin Mayo, profanity; do. Horny Tur-
ner loud and boistcrous. do. Harry Christ
man, Sunday bar; do Thomas McAllister
unlicensed bar: do.
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His excellent display OF elocution and tai
ent on these occasions soon acquired for him
! great notoriety aud opened for him the way
| to success. In 1853 he became n student at
the Columbian College, graduating four
! years later with the highest honors In 1856
while yet student he organized Sunday
| school ut the old Island Hall, In South
| Washington, quite near the church he now
| serves. South Washington at that time,
| though possessing considerable popula-
| tion, was almost destitute OF churches or
| Sunday-schools. Many reyerses at first met
! his venture. The hall was also used for
! public purposes and while his Sunday
school meetings were held in one part
dance or political meeting was in progress
in another portion.
These trials, however, did not cause him
to Ielinquish his strong determination to
! achieve success, and he prosecuted his en-
! tcrpIisc with renewed energy. In a few
| months lie had collected around him num-
| Der Of dcyout students, with whose assist
| auce he was soon rewarded by substantial
| fruits Of his labors. In a little over one
| year from the organization of the Sunday
| school syndicate having twenty-four con
| stituent members was organized for the pur-
| pose oI purchasing a suitable site and build
ing for q church.
In 1855 small one-story building on the
present site, ON ID, between Four-aud-a-half
ana ClNln streets southwest, was purchased.
The church organized with twenty-four con
stituont scholars and Rev. q. G. Meador was
Chosen and ordained as the pastor several
Years later. The church being ofinsuhlcent
Dimensions to accommodate the rapidly in-
cfeasing congregation, 1t was necessary to
| provide new one, but this was retarded by
| the lack Of funds. In 1866, sufficient funds
Laying been collected to start the work,
the small building was torn down and a new
one commenced. On reaching one story in
height II was found that the funds had been
Exhausted and that the work could not pro-
coed further.
A temporary roof was placed over the
walls and services held within for few
years later, when the work was recon-
menced and the present edifce completed
Rev. G. G. Meador is now the oldest pastor
in this city, and has continued his connec-
tion with the Fifth Baptist Church from its
commencement to the present. OF the
twcnty-four members who constituted the
church organization, Mrs. Elizabeth Ken
dali, Miss Elizabeth Nash and Mr.. j. Il. +.
Carin are the only surviving members The
church now has congregation numbering
over four hundred persons and large and
prosperous Sunday-school.
During his pastOrate in Washington the
Rev. DIR. Meador has conducted the cere-
mony at over two thousand funerals, and
nearly seven hundred couples have been
joined together in matlimony by his divine
bCnedicton.
The history Of the church, although COM
pnratively short, includes some reycrses and
trials, through which IL has, however hap
PLY passed, and now looks forward to an
ticipated prosperity.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-24
OUR PULPIT GALLERY.
Row. c. G. Moador, Pastor of the
Fifth Baptist ChnCh,
HISTORY OF THE PARISH.
A Long Career In the Ministry Crowned
with Honor ana Success.

Rev. Chastain G. Mcador, pastor of
the Fifth Baptist Church, the subject
Of The CRrrrc's sketch to-day, is a
native of Virginia, having been born in
Bedford County. He was baptized and
received into the membership of tho New
Hope Baptist Church in his native county
In the year 1874 The church was then un-
der the pastoral charge Of the Rev. James
Lcftwich. Five years later he was licensed
TO preach. The following year, in 1850, he
entered school, preparatory for the Chris
tian ministry at Botctourt Springs, Roa-
Doke County, Virginia Remaining there
about fifteen months, he returned 10 his
native county and taught school about ono
year and half. During this time he fro
qucntly preached in the neighborhood
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with VigOr UlabatGd,
With Enterprise UldalltGi,
With Confidence UlfilGAilg,

and llwith happy hearts the homes
of hundreds who daily visit the "BoN
MARCHE."
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In the Busy World of Tramc the "BON
MARCHE" Plays No Minor
Part, but
The Washington critic., 1885-10-24
Only One Matinee n week.

Theatre in view Of the arduous labor at
taching to frequent and thoroughly com
plete productions Of the many strong at
fractions to be presented at this theatre
during the coming fall and winter season,
and in accordance with the wishes of the
profession, have concluded to give here
after but one matinee performance week.
The Wednesday matinee will, therefore, be
dispensed with and only the Saturday
motipea continual
The Washington critic., 1885-10-24
WASHINGTON CRITIC
mEAYKER LvDIClrlONs.

For the Middle Atlantic States slightly
waimer, generally fair weather, winds
shifting to east and south, preceded by
northwest winds in southern portions gencr-
ally lower barometer.
For Sunday, slightly warmer, generally
fair weather Is indicated for districts on the
Atlantic Coast local rains are indicated for
the lake regions and the upper Mississippi
Valley, with slightly warmer weather
The Washington critic., 1885-10-24

ALL-wooL cbild's pants 75 cents. Else
IAN, corner Seventh and l..
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a Horse Thief Committed.

LOWS Carter, young coIored man, was
in the tolls at the Police Court this morning
for stealing horse aud wagon from Louis
Rosenbush at the X street market last
night, The team was worth $3.50. Oflicer
Mcnamara arrested the accused with the
team in his possession. lie was held for the
grand jury on charge Of grand larceny and
was committed In default of bail.
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Thieyes nj the Race Uourse.

WlIllam Riley, a White youth with auburn
locks, and colored boy named james
johnson were In the tolls at the Police
Court to-day charged with picking the
pockets Of Christopher West at the race
track yesterday of S52 The principal wit
ness in the case was colored man named
4. B, Monroe, who claimed to have seen
Riley take the money from the pocket of
Mr. West. He sworc that he followed Riley
and his colored companion and had them
arrested. lie said there was $50 and 50
note taken. There was $50 found on the
prisoners, but no $50 note, Mr.. c. Caring
ton appeared for the defendants. The case
was held for the grand jury. The witness
Monroe was also put under $500 bonds to
appear aud testify.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-24

II appears by the official report of the
local executive committee that the total
amount of contributions made by the cti-
2ens Of Washington towards the entertain
ment Of the Twelfth National Conference of
the Association of Charities and Correction,
which met in this city last June, was
$l,l03.i3. The report with names of sub
scribers and items Of Disbursements signed
by the local executive committee, consisting
OF Arthur Macarthur. w. w. Godding, Il.
NJ. Gallaudet, Il. j. Hutchinson and Mrs.
Sara A. Spencer; Charles S. Bradley, treas
urer and \. S. Pratt, secretary.
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Fen Nearly Thirty Feet.

William Walker, carpenter of 2i4l p
street, fell from the roof of the new car
sheds Of the Metropolitan Railroad Com
pany about 1880 o'clock this morning, dis
tance of twenty-six feet breaking his leg
above the knee. DIR. Bowie Tyler was i'm
medlately summoned and rendered medical
The Washington critic., 1885-10-24

An RUDDEN's new furniture and carpet
installment house, G32 Seventh street north
west, furniture, carpets, rugs, mats, oil
cloths, mating, baby carriages and every
thing which housekeeper requires TO make
home pleasant and attractive are sold on
the installment plan. Call and be convinced
that he sells ON easier terms and ut lower
prices than any other man or firm In the
installment business. Terms to suit all.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-24

A small colored boy named James Quar-
rels was charged by his father in the Police
Court this morning with being incorrlgble.
He went to the races yesterday instead of
going to school. When he came home the
father ordered him to go up stairs and strip
of all Of his clothes and prepare for u
thrashing. Instead of doing this he escaped
from the house. Judge Smell informed
the father that to strip boy to whip him
was an immoderate punishment. The boy
was released on his good behavior
The Washington critic., 1885-10-24

Patrick Naughton, the old soldier in
dIcted for the murder Of another old sol
der named Edward Fee, alias Alexander,
Of the Soldiers Home on the night of Sep.
tember 10 last, was arragned IN the Grim
maj Count to-day and plealed not gulltY.
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Aid for tlic ncstitute.

A meeting is tGsbe held at Willard Hall
On Monday evening, for the purpose of de-
vising measures for the extension of the
work Of charity during the coming winter
The meeting will be presided over by Com
missioner Webb.
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MOHUN 90 MORRISON -- on Wednesday.
october II, 1885, by the Rev, John d. Boland,
Catholic Church, William Ward Mohun and
Anna r. Morrison.
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W Wright, at Berkeley Springs, W. Va, on
the morning OF october %, 80 years Of age.
CARLlSLE.-On Thursday, October 22, 1885.
At 1880 p. m, Mrs. Josephine Carlisle, In the
45th year of her age.
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Fresh Aldepey butter, churned every
morning ard delivered In 3 ID. "Wardh
prints 4Oc. per ID. Also cottage cheese;
buiiermill, and sweet milk, DC. per at.
Cream, l5e. per pint,
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Patrick Naughton Arrnlgned,

We are boss. The largest stock and lowest
prices IN the city. Eiseman Bros, cor. 7th
aud f.
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The finest assortment of parlor suites up
holstered in silk and Mohair plushes at the
lowest prices. Breitbarth's Odd Fellows
Hall
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~. NicboIa. for yoycu,,,.r

The November number of ST. Nicholas,
brimming over as usual with reading mat
ter and illustrations, in which all children
and many persons Of larger growth de-
light, has been received by Mr.. Robert
Beall, 495 Pennsylvania avenue.
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Kid Gloves

FOR LADlES-We have bought the balance
CO.'S doz.l Of those 5-button Gloves, scaluped
top, and shall continue to sell them for Csc.
Shades: Tan, Brown and Fancy colurs. The
quantity disposed of so far assures Us of the
same being excellent value.
Our Bon Marche Popular, new Tan shades,
at Sl1O, has no equal
Our Bon Marche Perfection, In Navy Green
and Gmnct, buttons, ut Pl.2j; buttons, at
St,5O.
FOR GENTLEMEN
our Bon &larchc Popular dark shades and
tan,
. buttons, at SlOO.
White, at 30 cents.
Positively nothing In the market to equal
these Gloves for the price and quality.
OuI Bon Marchc Perfection, In all
Leading Shades at STAR.
Black, at Sl1D.
Gents Chevroaus, at $500.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-24
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

A children's party was given by the little
Misses Annie and Mamie Trip at their
home, No Z Virginia avenue southwest, last
night. All the little ones in the neighbor-
hood were present. and enjoyed the social
games and good things until blinking of the
eyes and the lateness of the hour caused the
children to feel that the bed was more com
Portable, and there they dreamed of the
happiness Of the occasion.
slight fire occurred at No 502 Four
ond-ahalf street southwest last evening, but
was eNtinguished without calling out the
department, The fire originated from paper
ON the mantel igniting from an ovcr-heated
stove.
Mlas Minnie A. Williamson Of South Wash
inglon left last evening for Selma Alabama,
W!th her uncle, Dr. Williamson, dlstln-
gushed physician and druggist of that
state, Tor a three-months' stay. Her many
friends VIII miss her but are consoled by
the hope that shewlll come back again ben
Gifted in health
The Washington critic., 1885-10-24
Soaps and PerGuneries.
Our Notion Department
Special Offerings.

is now complete in all its branches. An in
spcCtion Is solicited.
LADIES COLLARS, CUFFS AND RUCHING.
Special Offerings.
About 5000 yards of Imitation Grape Llsse,
at &C. q yard 1t would be cheap at 10 cents
yard.
About 5000 yards of 3,row Crepe Lisse, dell
cate pink and blue, at 10c,; IL Is worth 2jc.
yard.
Crepe Lisse Heavy Shell Ruching, silk
stitching at 1ic. yard; good value
CREPE LlSSE, in White, Cream and Black,
at II cents a yard,
TlNSEI. CREPE LIssE at 90 cents a yard
our well-known FEDORA RUCHlNG at
- cents yard.
Our Corduroy and Velvet Edge RUCHlNG
"a high novelty at i5 cents yard.
our TOURlSrEat 10 cents a box (of 6 YARDS.
Mourning CREPE LlSSE at -, -, 3S cents.
Widow RUClllNG and more elaborate styles
at low prices.
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THE old story.--TrWal symptoms were
neglected until rheumatism became cstab-
lishcd. Whereas all the suffering could
lave been prevented by the prompt use Of
Salvation OIL % cents.
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DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
ON EXHIBITION & FOR SALE
AT THE
Combination Store
For the Next Seven Days.

line Of Ladies', Misses Childron's and In.
lants Wraps. The prices are going to mako
telling effect. We have tho name and you
shall have our game. We latter ourselves on
the merits of our establishment.
There has never been an instance where we
received n job in goods that our customers
were not benefited by the transaction as
well as us Quantity Is no object and spot
cash is no consideration with us when goods
can be bought 80 we can sell them at the fol-
lowing low prices;
Misses lIayolocks, for school wear to 10
years SLID.
Chidren's IIavelocks, plushtrlmmed collar
cuffs and pockets, . to 10 years, S3.2i.
Gray Kcrsey Walking Jackets, astrachan
trimming, 32 to 3S, S2.2.
Black Beaver Walking Jackets plush trim
ming, - 10 81, S2.sg.
Black Glassa Cloth Coats, fur trimmed %
20 20, S3.Cg.
Light Cloth Walking Jackets, full astrachan
trimming, warranted all wool, Sl3D.
Misses Seal Brown Berlin Twill Newman
ket, care attachment, full astrachan trim
ming, $3.50.
Ladies' tailor-made English Cheylot New
markets, In black only, SI2l.
Ladies' tailOr-madO Niggerhcad Newman
kets, handsomely bound, the latest novelty,
Sd.1p
Bhadamc squirrel-lincd Circulars, $780,
Dolmans, Russian Circulars, Newmarkets,
short and mcdium-lcngth Coats, Nisites, Plush
sacques, Infants long and short Goats, Moth
or BubbGlds, all prices and quality.
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A1l.wooL child's paints, 70 cts. Elseman,
COZ. llh md D.
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BLANMRTs! BLAXlSEYs /.

lot ofWhite Blankets, 10I, 07c
lot of Gray Irish Frleze, 10-i, S1.O9.
lot of White Blankets. 10I, S1.SD
lot Of all-wool, rcd, 1o-l, Indian Blankets,
S29D.
lot of all wool, III, Grecian border, SiOD.
lot of Lamb Wool, lid, q los, $3.50. A per.
feet gem.
lot of fine Scarlet Medcatod Lamb Wool,
III, $5.DO
lot of fine California Blankets, warranted
full Size $3.50. original stamp on each one.
They are sold elsewhere for Il great bargain
at $40.
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Collars.
Ladies' Handkerchiefs,

pure linen, wide hcmsttoh, at 10 cents, worth
u. cents; colorod ground, fancy borders, at
lGl9 cents, reduced from 20 cents: Sheer lawn,
cololed embroidered corners at 25 cents 300
dozen Colored borders at cents each, they
would be cheap at II cents.
Linen Lawn llandkorchlefs, Valenciennes
Lace Edglng, at 90 cents former price, B cents.
Hand Embroidered, of best quality linen,
from 500 up 10 Sl2.7l each
100 dozen Tape Border Uandkerchieis,
white, at 10 cents each
Colored Borders, at 10, 20 and 35 cents cach
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reirigerators, carpets and furniture sold on
weekly or monthly payments at Smiths,
al3 New Jersey avenue northwest.
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"a BETTER article II Is impossible TO get.
sir; / have tried them all and unhesltn,
tiugly pronounce DR., Bulls Cough Syrup
superior to- any" (EXc,)
To ORDER, So pants Elseman, cor. 7th G e
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Mr. James j. Chapman agent, Hydro
graphic Office, sends Tue CRITIo d copy Of
the iIne "Chart Of the Arctic ocean, pub
iishod by the Navy Department In July
lakt.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-24
FINANCIAL.

New York stock Market.
The following have been furnished by ].
Vance Lewis, broker, southwest corner Eighth
aud q streets:
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tpR3GHAE.YHEs.

lot of Ladies' Fine stockinot-braidod Jer
scys, g3c,
back, SOC
lot of Colored Spreads, knotted friage, full
size, CSC
10 doz Reversible Wire Bustles, 33c.
- doz Ladies' Vests sizes 30 to 3s, 25c.
20 doz Ladies' Vests sizes 80 to 49, 3gc
% pieces Of Table OH Cloth in marble and
fancy, lNc.
10 do2 Misses Combination Jersey Colored
Vests, plated backs and cuffs, Sl.2l.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-24

Chicago Markets.
The following summary Is by y. X. Plain ,E
Co.. st. Cloud building, Ninth and Il streets:
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1885-07-09
PiSGah.

What memories cluster about
this historic spot. Without osten
tentation and almost without a YES
tige remaining of the things that
once marked its fame, Pisgah pre-
sents even yet a picturesque inter
est. Here before the war was lOcat-
ed the old camp ground where the
people of forty miles about gathered
annually TO praise God and convert
sinners, and is the spiritual birth
place of the best and purest men
and women that have lived in Giles.
The inhabitants hereabouts have
vet many curious and interesting
incidents to relate Of these earl y
God-fearing times when if religion
seized upon a man it shook him up,
bones and marrow, and many are
the souls that have climbed the
heights of the spiritual Pisgah here
and obtained ecstatic glimpses into
the promised land. Although the
visible signs of these memorable
times have all crumbled away and
even the good old ways have per
ished before the ewfangled meth
DDS Of religious worship, Plsgah is
not shOrn of all her glory, for we
have the largest Sunday school in
the county outside of Pulaski, per-
haps, 13I on the roll and zeal
commensurate with the numbers,
with Jas. +. Harwell for superinten
dent. We have also regular week
ly prayer-meetings, conducted al
ternately by young men, who attend
in large numbers and take a lively
interest, and these meetings are pro
ductive Of good, serving to awaken
the irreligious to a degree that gives
promise of an early generous reyl-
val. We have preaching every second
and fourth Sunday at 3 o clock by |
The pastor and every third Sunday |
by Rev. Mr.. Woodland of Dellrose. |
The fourth quarterly meeting will
be held here the fourth Sunday. |
The material for the parsonage is
mostly on the ground and as soon
As farmers get leisure the building
will begin.
The second session of Mr.. Nc
Iormick's school opened last Mon
lay and will close with an exhibi-
ion.
The seasons prevented as much
crop culture as usual, yet crops are
yery good. Threshermen report
lbout one-fourth average crop.
Oats yielded enormously.
If the yawning waste basket
spares this etiusiOn, will occasion
lily write short statements of
transpiratiOns, but
will puff no one. ROVER.