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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Won DER EHE AND THURMAN
Confer About the Future Circuit of the
Association.


rsrECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
COLUMBUS. O., Dec. N.-Pre,ident Won der
Abe arrived here this morning and held an all
day conference with President Thurman, of
the American Association. The business that
called the magnate here was in reference to the
future circuit of the American Association,
and it is understood some important matters
were disposed of. The manner of getting rid of
the Toledo and Rochester clubs was canvassed
at length and.an. agreement reached by which
both Thurman and Won der Abe will start for
the latter city the early part of next week and
remain there until the deal, looking to the i'm
mediate retirement of that club. is definitely
settled. The gentlemen have assurance that
the offer of 500 will be accepted by President
Brinker. ~
1t is the present intention to clear up all this
business as soon as possible aud hold q meeting
of the fun Conference Committee in New
York about January l5.: 1t was expected that
Barnie would join the other Association repre-
sentatives here for the trip outlined above hut
Barnie telegraphed to-day that he would be un-
able to come, on account of illness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Pleased with the shoots.

The turkey shoots at the Windsor Hotel,
Whitehall, Christmas Day. gave great satisfac-
tion to those who patr onized them. The fol-
lowing gentlemen who took part in the sports
speak very highly of the arrangements: Messrs.
BOtte, higgins. Soles. G. Moor. Hays A.
Walton. Mcclure, Squire Cowan. George
Williams Lose, Hopper, Z. Moor. Al. Greer,
William Moor. Moatte. Schaub, L. Huston,
between so and 30 turkeys to shoot for at the
Windsor on New Years Day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
GREETED WITH BULLETS.

A Lady is Murdered by Sick Man She Was
Going to Care For.
DEs MONIES, Dec. 27.-Lilly> King was
fatally shot tonight by Jack Robinson.
Both were employees of the Savey House.
Robinson was sick at his room on Walnut
street, and about7 o'clock sent for the girl
to care for him.
He shot three times at the girl, the second
and third shots taking effect. He then tried
to find razor to cut his own throat, but
failing in this he pounded himself over the
head with the revolver. Heis in Jail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
A BLASTING POWDER ACCIDENT.
1t is Caused by the Fall of the Fated Miners
Head Lamp.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
BEAVER FALLS, Dec. N.-This morning a
young man named Harry Riding, coal miner,
while preparing cartridges used IN blasting at
HarbInson's coal bank, met with terrible ac-
ciden:. He had emptied lot of blasting pow
der upon thu floor of the shanty at tlfe mouth
of the pit, and was shopping over it. putting the
powder into the shells. when the lighted lamp
in his cap became detached and dropped into
the powder.
A terrible explosion followed, Riding was
blown backward insensible. and his face. neck,
breast and hands were frightfully burned.
His clothing caught fire, and had not compan-
IONS after hard work, extinguished the flames
he would have been cremated. His injuries
are very serious, and the flesh has peeled off
the burned portions of his body in large fakes
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

Ed Reilly, the local lightweight wrestler,
was in this office yesterday, and during con-
versatlon, stated that he is much disappointed
at no lightweight wrestler in the country ac-
cepting his challenge. He is eager to secure a
match. lie is quite willing to wrestle Iuttbeg
the New York lightweight, for $500 side and
the championship. There has been much talk
about Luttbeg's abilities wrestler, and here
is 4 chance for him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
DIED UNDER THE WHEELS.
An Altoona Man Killed, Probably While
Boarding Train.

bOdrulnS lrdlIls
ALTOONA, . Dec. 2I.-J. Blair Cum
ningham, well-known character of
this city, met with frightful death
Wednesday night. During the day
Cunningham had been drinking, and late
in the evening he boarded Hollidaysburg
train. After rea ching Stiffler's station ne
was warned to quit the train because he had
no money to payhis fare.
He got off as requested, and on Christmas
morning his body was found along the track
with both legscut off and his head terribly
injured. 1t is presumed that Cunningham
tried to board freight train and was thrown
under the wheels. He was % years of age
and was the son OF j. B. Cunningham, of
West Chestnut avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
River Telegrans.

rsPEcIAL TELEGRANs TO TIE DISPATCH!
ALLEGH NY JUNrI1oN-River feet inches
and falling. Weather cloudy, cold and snow
ing. River running full of ice. Thermometer,
20. ~ ,.--
CINCINSATI-Riyer2 q faet inches and rising.
Weather fair and cold.
LoUIsvILLE-River ri ing: 10 feet 10 inches In
canal feet inches Oh falls: . feet inches loot
of locks. Business improving. Weather clear,
cold and windy: snow firm.
CAIRo-River II feet inches and rising.
Weather cloudy and cold.
ST, LoUIs-River falling slowly: 3 feet inches
by gauge. Weather clear and cold.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
coNNELLsvILLE DISTRICT MINERS.
They Complete a Two Days Session and
Formulate Their Demands.

1Hey OOInPIeke d H"U Lays oessIUH aHu
Formulate Their Demands.
ScoTTDALE, Dec. 1.-THE United Mine
Workers of the Connellsville coal region closed
a two days session here to-day. All of the
locals of the union were well represented. The
principal subject discussed was the distribution
of labor. After heated discussion. the meet
ing decided as follows:
I'VE, as members representing our organi-
cation, insist that all labor to be performed
shall be equally distributed among all work
men in the region. until such a time when the
lake trade shall have revived"
The convention also passed resolutions ex-
tending sympathy to the Irwin strikers, and
promising them ali the aid possible. The meet
ing adjourned to meet again January 20 when
or which time md meet;ng nfIcars fnr en meu' ~,
suing year will be elected. There is a very
lively contest in progress for the Office of Dis
trict Master Workman.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

One of the largest clocks in the world
Is the great Parliament House clock. usually
called the Westminster clock. The dials are
222 feet in diameter. The depth of the well for
the weights is l74 feet. Weight of the minute
hand, cwt.; length, IA feet; glass used In dias,
"a tons The large bell is heard ten miles on;
the small ones four to fves
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
THE LOCAL BENCH SHOW.
Premiums Aggregating Nearly $1,000 to be
Offered for the Exhibiti6n.

Offered for the Exhibition.
Everything is going satisfactorily along for
the great bench show to be held in this city
under the auspices of the Duquesne Kennel
Club. The show will be held March IL, Il and
IL and the directors have decided 10 offer no
less than $500 in prizes This is a larger
amount than ever given for a bench show ex-
cepIing. Of course, New York.
Secretary Littell yesterday received letters
from secretaries OF The pointer and spaniel
Clubs stating they would give valuable specials
for these classes. There Will I've large number
Of special prizes given by Pittshurgers. The
premium list may be published next week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
THINK WELL OF DoNoGHUE.
The American Champion Skater Greatly Ad-
mIred by the Britishers.
DUNLAP's CABLE CoMPANY.1

rBY DUNLAP'S CABLE COMPANY
LONDON. Dec. 27.-Donoghue's skating caused
much favorable comment in Holland, where
this week he won the amateur championship
against host of European experts. 1t has also
been greatly admired in This country. and it is
generally admitted that he is much superior to
George Smart, the English professional cham
pion. who also distinguished himself against
the Dutchmen this week.
Smart'S friends claim, however. that Donn-
Ghue's speed-is due, to a great extent, to the
wonderful manner in which he turns corners
without pereeptiDiy slackeninE his pace. The
mile and q half race near Cambridge, which he
won W Wednesday, was over course containing
three turns
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Their Second Deposit Up.

The hackers OF Abe Smith. of Homestead,
and Ed NIkIrk met at this Office last evening
and made good the second deposit of $50 each
for the Smith -Nikirk foot race which takes
place at Exposition Park Saturday next The
final deposit is due next Friday evening" The
race is Tor sl5O side and the distance $50 yards
Both runners are in good condition and training
earnestly. .'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
GOVERNMENT JETT1Es AT GALVESTON.

Bids for Their Construction Opened, and
New York Parties Win.
GALVESTON, TEX, Dec. 2.-Govern-
ment bids were opened here to-day for the
completion of the jetties. Five bids were
received, the lowest being that of John Y.
Mooney and Augustine N. Newton, of New
York.
Total cost of sandstone and railway,
s., 5O2, $40; cost of granite and railways,
81, ,O29 6OO
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
A Man for Mccoy.

4 local sporting man called at this Office yes
terday and left the following statement: 81 will
put up purse of $50 for glove contest to
finish between Jim McCoy and Fred Wise. If
Mccoy will name a date l or any representative
will meet him at THE DISPATCH office to ar
range the details for the contest"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Tbe Chess Championship Contest.

NEW YORK. Dec N.-The eighth game of
the match for the championship of the world
between w. Steinitz and Isidor, Gunsberg, re-
suited in draw. The score now stands:
Steinitz, 3; Gunsberg, 9; drawn. g
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
The Mexican Presidency,

CITY OF MEXICO. Dec. 27,-The troops
and officials marched through the streets of
the city to-day and officially posted the
notice that reelection to the Presidency
Of the Republic is now permitted by law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
This Is Very Funny.

NEW YORK, Dec. IA message has been
sent to America from England authorizing a
well-known boxer to match Slavin to knock
John L. Sullivan out in six rounds, ,Slavin being
anxious to meet the big American and beat him
at his own game. The sporting public are
snxiously awaiting Sulivan's answer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Some Great Winnings.

rBY DUNLAP's CABLE CoMPANr.l
LONDON, Dec. 27.-The Duke of Portland's
horses won s125,000 for him in stakes this
year, and the progeny of one of his stations,
St. Simon, won f33 COO.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
ABrakeman,s Fatal Fall

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE DIsyATcH.i
CANTON, Dec. 27.-Frank Brightbill,
brakeman on the Cleveland and Canton
Railroad, was killed at Brlnfeld by fall
ing from the top of the car under the
wheels. The ear was icy and Brightbill
slipped. He leaves a wife and five
children.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
A Long and Cold swim.

Thy DUNLAP's CABLE CoMPANr.I
LONDON, Dec. %.-David Dalton, who some
weeks ago crossed the channel swimming on
his back commenced this morning long. cold
swim of IL hnurs up the Thames. He entered
the water at o'clock, and at / o'clock he had
swan % miles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Tho Ebensburr Bank Resumes.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE D1srArcH.l
JoHNsTowN, Dec. N-The Ebensburg bank
resumed business to-day after a suspension Of
inst four weeks
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
CALLING THEM DOWN.
The Salford Harriers Charged With vio-
Iating Amateur Rules in America.
rBT DUNLAP's CABLE COMPANY

TBT DUNLAP'S CABLE COMPANY
LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE Saliord Harriers,
since their return. have been given very Sc
we're criticism respecting their doings in Amer
ica. 1t is asserted that although the tour to Its
promoters. was undenlahly financial failure,
yet, with scarcely an exception. the men have
come back richer than they started. People
here want to know how and whence the money
was obtained.
They must have received payments over and
above their actual personal expenses. so that at
any rate, they have forfeited. or should forfeit,
the right to be considered amateurs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
sydney Sees the Light.

OTTAWA. ONT, Dec. 27.-The last sec.
ton of the Government railway in Cape
Breton will be completed Monday. This
will bring Sydney into railway connection
with the rest of the world.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
A STRANGE AND FATAL ACCIDENT.
A Shotgun Discharged by the Jolting of q
Sleigh Wounds a Boy.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsrArcHl
BEAVER FALLS, Dec. T.-Jobn Hilberg, Jr.,
the l9-year-old son of John Hilberg, superin-
tendent at Bell & Sons keg works. of this
place, was the victim of an accident to-day at
noon, which the doctors say will prove fatal
Hilberg. in company with a friend, was out
hunting this morning, and while returning to
Beaver Falls got into farmers she'd to ride
home. While crossing a bridge over the Beaver
river the jolting of the sled caused HiTberg's
gun which was lying alongside of him in the
straw. To discharge, and the entire contents
struck the right side of his face near the
mouth, tearing away his jaw, his cheek and a
portion of his skull, together with part of his
brain. ..-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
A $4,000 Grocery Fire.

nrEcIAL TxLEsRAx TO THE DIsrArcn.,
CANTON, Dec &c. E. Holden's grocery
store caught fire this morning from an over.
heated steam pipe. and the building and stock
were damaged to the extent of 5000; fully in
sured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Tic Road scuIIers Coming.

Manager Davis, OF the Fifth Avenue Museum,
has engaged Fred Plaisted, Wallace Ross, Jack
Jargan and Captain Boynton to give rowing ex-
hihitions ou their road boats" during the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
A CHRISTMAS EXCURSION.

A Party Takes a Ten-Mile Winter Trip on
the Upper Mississippi.
WINoNA, MINI, Dec. 2.-The steam
boat excursion on the Mississippi river,
which had been advertised so extensively
for Christmas Day was success.
Over 100 people went on the trip from
here to Fountain City. distance of ten
miles. This is the third Christmas this
treat has been ipdulged in.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
A vIcKsBURG FAILURE.
An Enterprising Drygoods Firm of Young
Men Has Assigned.

Men Has Assigned.
VIcKsBURG, Dec. 27.-Late' this evening
the drygoods firm of O'Keeie. Guide & Co.
assigned to d. j. Schelnker to secure q
claim of S42, 900. There are other preferred
creditors to the extent of S26, 600.
The firm is comparatively new one,
composed OF enterprisiug young men, but
was the third largest drygoods house here.
In the early part of this year the store was
partly burned, and the firm was virtually
out Of business for three or four months
while their store was being repaired.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
All TOYS at q; Half Price.

All Toys at Half Price.
Now that Christmas is over we are closing
out the balance of our stock OF toys at half
of regular prices.
81 toys go for 81.
81 toys go for SOC.
SOC toys go 'or 25c.
25c toys 20 for 13c.
We shall need the room now occupied by
toys for the display of Chinaware. Hence
this half-prIce sale.
80 KAUFMANNs, Clothiers.
j. G. Bennett & Co..
Leading
Hatters and Furriers,
Corner Wood street
and Filth avenue.
All Toys at Half Price.
Now that Christmas is over we are clos
ing out the balance Of our stock of toys at
half of regular prices.
81 toys 60 for 81.
81 toys 60 for Soc.
soc toys go ;or 25c
25s toys 60 for 13c.
We shall need the room now occupied by
toys for the display of Chinsware. Hence
this half-price sale.
~ KAUFMANNs. ClothierL
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
A FAIR WIDOWS PERFIDY.
She is Sued by an Aged Widower for Breach
of Promise.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM To THE DISPATCH;
YOUNGSTOWN, Dec N.-John Hill, widower
with several children. residing in Niles, has
commenced suit against Mrs. Ann Smith.
widow. charging her with breach of promise
and obtaining money from him under false
pretenses.
Hill is 60, and claims that he gave Mrs. Smith,
who is ten years younger. $3.50 to purchase a
wedding trousseau, but that she now refuses
to marry him or return the money.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

week commencing January 3 Doubtless the
Champion of China and his colleagues will
cause lots of fun.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
THE W EATHER.

. FOR WESTERN
PENN SYL VAN IA,
WEST VIRGINIA,
LOWER MICHIGAN
AND OHIO: Cold
Err, CL E Arr n c,
NORTHWEST ERLY
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
KILLED WITH A HATCHET.

The Murder Was Committed With No Prov
ocation Whatever.
MIDDLEsBoRoUGH, KY, Dec. 27.-
Last night, on Benefits Fork, about three
miles from this city, Robert Howard killed
Louis Reeberger with hatchet under no
provocation whatever.
Howard escaped into the mountains, and
up to the present time has not ebeen appre-
hended.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
They Met by Chance The Usual Way,

And she exclaimed, "Where did you get that
nice new sufir' lie replied that it was not new,
but an old one cleaned and repaired by Dick
son. the Tailor. of s. Fifth ave-, second floor.
Mr.. Dickson is just in receipt of nice line Of
domestic and imported cloths. and extepds 4
cordial invitation 20 his friends and the public
to call and learn prices. etc. de14-Su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
NILES BIRDS WON.

A COCkInS Nulu III W IICH SHarOn Sports
Dropped Their Wealth.
rrEcIAL .TELEGRAh TO THE pIsPArcH.,
YOUNGSTOWN, o., Dec, ga rattling
cooking maiu occurred this afternoon at
Vienna ten miles north of here. between birds
owned in Niles and Sharon. The main was for
$50 q side, and in the first two battles the
Sharon birds had it all their own way After
that Niles came to the front with gamey cocks
and knocked out the Sharon cocks as fast as
they were pitted. and winning the main.
A large amount of money changed hands. the
Sharon sports going home broke.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

WINDS.
PITTsBURG. Dec. p 1890
The United States Signal Service officer in
this city furnishes the following:
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-06
FA1RHAvENs GROWTH.
aAs Marssaoss ssrlass u = wsss aaaAEss

Among the wonoeffai thines that TIE
6oNefnment census aAa assessment
rolls ehron.cie is the RAPID progress q
Northwestern eilles. Probably tas most
notable example : that ef F2uhaSen,
TIE Puget sound termlnasof the Great
Northern r2llrosd. Junsl I, when Il
VAS precisely one year old, the NAGoa-
81 census gave 4.2S7i the assessors yal0-
alton NAs4 Traction iess tazn =. .0e0 ,o3o
while real value OF the property created
IA Que ve4r MAS found to oe 4 round
81, 600 COO
Dunpg the first year three lines OF
railroads, aggfegating nearly one bun-
dred miles, WeTe built ~ local capital
al a cost Of - .Oo0 0o0, without floating
dollars worth Oh bonds or incurnng
any debt. Ten miles OF streets were
graded and planked at = cost OF
500 .0000.
Electro lights, gas, water works, paid
IRE department, model churches,
schools and other public improvements
were made, altogether costing 81 ,00V,-
GOO; and the marvellous part Of i is that
Faifhaven has no debt, bonded OF
otherwise, and has $50, 900 ia tie treas
nry. Ii mas Que coal vein IS feet thick,
said TO be the largest VEN of pure
coking coal IN the world, and ten lum-
Der mills in the vicinity have a total
capacity of 500, 900 feet per anuum.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-06
VANISHING WISER
OTHER BUSINESS IL TIE I. S. COURT
I've tnfoftoastss "a 10 Has kst READ
ale f.a~ sh tnta4ilAbls "a aAttsr-ti irtn-
oas doe Faxsea-Aoet. BsFtsa
HELD ~ 0rand 5uFy.

The United states oourl Was ths arena
OF unusual activity snd interest. yes.
terday. Both oisll ana criminal basi-
ness vas dene.
The moss important criminal matter
was tie TRIAL AID discharge OF Darius
C. Gee, indicted for mailing non-mail-
able matter. The respondent j. a doc
tor OF CenterVilie. ia this State, and
had mission outside of his practice.
lie conceived il to be a part OF his life
duty 10 show up the inner and outer
character Of cne Rev. J. +. Orw.ek
whom he accused Of beng 8 dead
beat" To make his work effective, be
caused 70 be printed and circulated a
small circular Of four pages purporting
70 tell the whole story. The circular
As prepared for the mail WAS folded N
such a way that the alleged llbelous
matter was concealed from view be-
hind the wrapper. Yet the district at
torney, always prone 10 great jealousy
for tie sacTcdneks OF the mails, prose
cuted on the theory that the court
might possiby cOnsirue the inside Of a
folded sheet as constituting the oatsloe
OF the wrapper. But Judge seyerens
did not look st il that way, and IN
structed the jury 10 ind - verdict Of
not guilty.
Better proofs. however, existed IN
the case OF Frank 4. Austin, charged
with the same crime, for he pleaded
guilty without striking q blow. He
paid 500 for his act.
The truly good and yirtuous Joe
Paxton, who has caused the arrest of
more yiolators OF law than any other
man IN Kent county, the public pros
ecutors excepted. is on trial for yiolat-
ing the Iiquor-tsx laws of his country.
The old, old chestnut, OF Peter Wiser
VS.. the City of Grand Rapids, IS AZ last
decided IN a very ambiguous way. Nis-
ser claimed TO have sustained injuries
from defective sidewalk, and brought
suit in the United States court. be-
cause of his being the citizen of an
other State. The case has now been
tried twice, and Wiser gets a verdict
for $3.50.
Robert II. Barton. of this city is in
trouble, charged with receiving an un-
lawful pension fee. He was examined
yesterday before United States Nc
Quewan, and was held TO the grand
jury in bonds of $500. The bond was
furnished and Barton was released.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-06
THE STATE CONVENTION
OF sunday-sehool Workers L. Ended-At
Gnsksg0n Next Year.


AT the State convention of Sunday
school workers, held at Lansing, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year;
President-Rev. Ii. s. Jordan, OF Lam
sing.
Vice -presidents-E. L. Wright, Han
cock; Horace Hitchcock, Detroit; Rev.
j. f. Loba, Kalamazoo; Rev. c. K.
Henderson, Detroit, and Rev. X. Moer-
dyke, Grand Rapids.
Recording Secretary-Rev. +. W.
Miller, Big Rapids.
Treasurer-W. l.. c. Reid, Jackson.
Executive mmittee-Chairmsn, +.
A. Hongh, Jackson; Rev. Washington
Gardner, Albion; Rev. 4. ID. Rundell.
New Buffalo; Rev. III. y. More,
Ypsilanti; Geo. Parsons, Wateryliet;
Chas. +. Adams, Detroit; Chas. Wallace,
Jackson; ID. ;. Fleming, Jackson; w.
II. Reynolds, Hillsdale, with twenty
district presidents.
The sum of S2200 was raised in
pledges for the work, and the deficit of
last year provided for, placing the
society on a sound financial basis.
The next annual meeting of the soci-
ETY. will be held III Muskegon.