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The Portland daily press., 1890-11-20
WANTED,

WANTED-A good steady horse, weighing
w about one thousand pounds, to be used in
a grocery wagon. JOHN S. FITZ, 33 Portland
straet
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THE MgrHopIsr VOTE.
Chureha
Maine Historical society.

The following papers will be read at the
sessions of the Historical Society this after
noon in their rooms In the Baxter building
aud in Baxter Hall this evening; all
are cordially invited to attend both sessions;
2.3 p. M
Report on Library and Cabinet by II. w. Bry-
ant.
Communication concerning Fort Richmond on
the Kennebec from DIR. j. 4. Pratt
A Tribute TO the Memory OF William III. Smith,
from Rev. WilliamlB. HAYDEN.
Some Account OF Sir John Moore at Castine,
during the Revolution, by Joseph Williamson.
4 Biographical sketch Of the Late George W
Dyer, a Naive Of Calais, from John Llewellyn
Deane.
A Biographical Sketch Of the Late John Apple
ton. United states Minister to Russia, by George
Il. Emery.
A sketch Of the Life Of samuel Denny, by Par
ker NJ. Reed,
Presentation Of the Cyrus woodman Cabinet.
by EDWARD Woodman.
A. Communication from the Maine Genealogical
Society," by George q. Burgess.
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EOR sALE-Beef scraps, poultry bone, bone
parties whose hens are not laying will do well TO
call at our store and examine our stock of poultry
supplies. B. DALTON & CO., 122 Green
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The Pension List.

WASHINGTON, November 19.-Pensions
nave been granted to the following Maine
ORIGINAL.
Gnaries Z. Plnkham, East Palermo.
Jonn Mnalen, National Military Home.
Lorenzo Grant, Cosiigan.
Albert z. Given, West MInot.
Daniel Fo som. Mt. Vernon.
Robert Waterman, Belfast
Geo. A. Smart, Brewer
Wm Q. French, South Levant
Randall N. Cochran, Etna.
Harmon j. Dill, Lewiston.
Melinda, widow of ames M. Aiken Uamndep
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WANTED-Horse clipping, at ]. P. WOOD
wv BURY'S, 113 Green street. All work
warranted All styles of clipping machines
ground at short notice. noy7-4
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AMERICANS FOUGHT.
Publicly Thanked for Their vaior in
the Fight at TeguacigaIpa.


NEW ORLEANS, November 19.-The
Times Democrats Teguacigalpa, Honduras.
special says: "The insurrection of General
Sanchez has resulted in serious loss to the
American colony. Colonel Alden II. Baker
of New Orleans. was killed, and Henry
Smith of Georgia, wounded. Some weeks
ago the Americans in Honduras, there being
80 in Teguaclgalpa and 800 in the Republic,
signed paper agreeing to support President
Bogran IN case of revolution. Bogran was
not at the capital when the emeute occurred
As soon as the news reached him he hast
ened to the vicinity of Teguacigalpa and be-
gan to organize force. Soldiers from other
departments were called to his assistance,
the people rose in his favor and the Ameri-
cans rallied to his standard. On the 18th
the troops of the president recaptured the
palace after stubborn fighting, in which the
Americans bore conspicuous part. On the
14th Fort Leona was stormed. The arsenals
and barracks were carried by assault on the
10Th. Sanchez escaped from the city but
was promptly pursued, captured and shot.
The General President of the Republic has
acknowledged in general order his thanks
to the American volunteers for their power.
full assistance"
The hatod Third Section.
PARIS, November ia well known Rus
sian, General SeleverStrotf, was found sit
ting in a chair in his private reception room
at the Hotel de Bode with a bullet hole
through his head yesterday afternoon
1t is supposed that the murder is a case
of Nihilist vengeance. General Selever
stroff was at one time the chief of the Rus
sian gendarmerie, and head of the third sec
ti0n of the department of political police
After the assassination of General Mezent-
zOeff, in 1879. he had the police mission to
this city given him. He was constantly an.
prehensive for his safety. He died today.
Foreign Notes.
A special from the City CT Mexico saws ad-
vices from Honduras state that General
Sanchez was not shot after capture but COM
mitted suicide when nearly captured by
Bogran's forces.
In speech Tuesday night Prime Minister
Crispi predicted the rapid increase of inan-
clal prosperity and permanent peace under
the continuance of his foreign policy.
Balfour, In speech at Grimsby, declared
that his tour in ireland had no political oo-
Ject, but was made purely in quest OF lnIoIHl-
alton. He found the people so near the
brink OF want that the serious failure OF tne
potato crop might make imperial assistance
necessary.
A Queenstown despatch reports tnaI
dynamite tube exploded on the steamer City
of New York Sunday. and filled the steerage
with fumes of ammonia. Many passengers
and the firemen became unconscious, and
some are still suffering from the eHects Oh
the fumes. u,o..,. "a
The civil marriage of Princess Victoria OF
Prussia, sister of Emperor william, ana
Prince Adolphus of Scbaumourg Llppe, was
celebrated yesterday
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WatervIIle Boy Killed.

WArERvILLE, November 19-The four.
year-old son Of Vede Delaware was killed
today by the caving In Of gravel pit,
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o,arIen Will Resign.

LONDON, November 19-Mr. O'Brien and
other members of Parliament convicted to-
day have sent kilograms to Mr.. Parnell ex-
pressinA their fullest devotion to him. Mr..
O'Brien also sent the following to Mr.. Par
nell: SIN view of my six months sentence,
my duty to my electors and colleagues and
to you, is to resign so that Monaghan may
be represented during the coming session Of
Parliament"
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-20
TAE WEATAEk.
air.

Following Is the forecast Of the weather for
Maine. New Hampshire and Vermont: Fair;
slightly cooler; northwesterly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-20

Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
year; if paid In advance, SO. 90 yeaI.
PRESS" (Which has a large circulation In every
part Of the State) for 90 per square for first
sertion. and so cents per square for each subse-
Quent insertion
TERMS: Seven Dollars Year. When payment
Is made strictly in advance the price will be Six
Dollars.
the length of column, or twel lines nonpGreu
constitutes square"
$l.50 per square, daily, first week; rs cents per
week after; three Insertions or less, 81 90; CON
tinuing every other day after first week. 30 cents
Half square, three insertions or less, 75 cents.
one week, $l.O0; so cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of ADJUSTMENTS" and "AUCTIoN
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
;ions or less, 81 80.
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A sunny suite of rooms Nos. 2
order, newly papered, set bowls,
gas, fixtures, &C., i'm Hanson
Block, Cor. Oak and Congress
streets. Inquire of CHAS. PERRY,
II. o. Box, 1919.
noyIO diff
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EOR sALE-A two story house, arranged
IL for two families, situated at No. 73 st. Law
renee street; also one aud onehalf story house in
rear OF same. Inquire of A. G. LIBBY & CO.,
421A Exchange street. 14-l
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EOR SALE.

and all modern Improvements; will be sold cheap.
L. o. BEAN & CO., 40 Exchange street. 1871
EOR sALE-To make room for Pianos, we
IL offer at cost four Love button-hole and sewing
machines. This new invention does overcasting,
zig gag aud plain sewing, makes butt0n-holes and
eyelets. on any kind of goods and without attach
ments. Call at e. b. ROBINSON CO., 1893
Congress street. 14-l
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EOR SALE = Houses; iprices $3.50, 5000,
n $1,000, $l1O0, S 200, $500, $1,000. $2500,
S21OO, $4,000, $4,000, $1,000. j. q. WoODMAN,
1051a Exchange street. 14-1
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LOST AND FOUND.

MOUND Rider Haggards latest novel, "a
II Worlds Desire; 1t comprises 3l6 pages in
book form, and has never been sold for less than
20 cents; send cents to the MAINE NEWS CO.,
Box 1854, Portland, Maine, and obtain this fas.
cinating story complete. 1S-1
Y OsT-Noy IA between Congress street and
H Portland bridge, ladies' pocket book cor
tanning a sum Of money apd other valuables. The
finder will be rewarded by leaving at this
OFFICE. 15-l
II Osr IN NFALMOUTH-A Hampton boat,
IL painted green. The finder will be rewarded
by leaving with ALFRED l.. LEIGHTON, Fal-
month"; Me- 14-1
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Local wsatner Ropsrs.

PORTLAND, Me-, November 10, 1880.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-20

DUBLIN, November 19.-The Limerick
board of guardiacs has adopted vote of
confidence In Parnell
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-20
Saco News,

BIDDEFoRD, November 19.-Fire Wednes-
day forenoon damaged the double tenement
house on Irving street, Saco, owned by Mrs.
Ann L. Dolliff, and occupied by three fami-
lies. The total loss is 500. The buildings
were insured for 5000.
James Averill, Saco carpenter, was
knocked down by bricks from a falling
chimney today. He was stunned by the
blow and his head was badly cut
Epworth League at 8iddeford. E1
BIDDEFoRD, November 19.-The annual
meeting of the Epworth League Of the Meth
odist church in this district was held here
today with large attendance of delegates
DR.. Moses B. Cobb of Biddeford was elected
president. The other exercises of the day
consisted of the reports of officers and dele
gates and addresses.
The Daughter Badly Hurt.
PIrTsFIELD, November 19.-As James
Merrill, with his son and daughter were
driving today, the horse became frightened
aud the occupants of the carriage were all
thrown out. Mr.. Merrill and his son re-
ceived bad bruises, and the girl was badly
hurt about the back and rendered insensible.
The Farmers Union.
LEWISTON, November 19-The officers and
executive committee of the Farmers Pro-
tective Union met al the Dewitt House to-
day. The object was to confer as to the best
methods to advance the interests of the Or
der and especially to consider the euualiza-
tion of taxes.
WatervIile Boy Killed.
VAUDEVILLE, November 19.-The four
year-old son of Vede Delaware was killed
today by the caying in of gravel pit.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-20

G. Davis Miller of Skowhegan and Ed
ward Wyman of South NOrridgewock have
mannssosn, I0,men pa1 1'neasp tSL sIe purPoSsS VI
have bought the sewing machines and other
fixtures lately owned by the SkOwhegan
Manufacturing Company from NJ. b. Hesel-
ton, and have leased a part Of Heselton
block for term Of years. They expect to
employ 200 hands.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-20

The policies OF the UNION MU-
TUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY afford absolute protection
and IN llberality are unsurpassed
by those OF any other Company
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-20

NOR sALE-Property 155-159, York street,
Il "a feet front, reaching back TO Guilford
Court, containing 95O4 So. feet, with two houses,
one on York street. of tenements, one on Gull
ford Court OF tenements. A rare chance to live
in your own house and get good income besides.
Or good rental investment, as property must pc
sold. VIII be sold together or separately.
NO lott
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MAIHE.
The watervIIIe Forgery.

WATERvILLE. November 19.-There is no
clue to the identity of the young man who
victimized the two banks here by passing
forged checks bearing the name of Presi-
dent Small of Colby University as endorser.
The Swindler is described as young, good
looking and well dressed man, who claimed
to be a student at the university. One
check purDorted to be signed by George A.
Seavey of Dover, N. H., and was drawn up
on the Cocheco National Bank of that city.
1t is found that man of the above name
resides in Dover, but has no account at the
bank, and has never had one.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-20

ROARD-A pleasant Florida Home for
ID boarders, high and healthy large house, well
located fruit; milk, &c.; three minutes from
station; board reasonable. Address DIR. MEAD,
PiersoD, Florida, Qormerly OF New Jersey
Refers to Turner Berry, 81 Myrtle street, VINO will
go to Florida in short time. 1S.1
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In the Quaker City.

PHILADELPHIA, November 10. = The
money market has improved today. The
action of the banks in issuing clearing hLuse
certificates is operating to allay apDrehen-
sions. The applications for certificates
were received from six banks, the amount
asked for aggregatipg about $1,000,000. A
portion of the certificates were issued today
and the remainder will be issued tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-20
Tho Affairs of caIIaudet a Co.

NEW YORK, November 19.-G. E. Miner,
assignee of Nv. Galaudet & Co., said today
he thinks it safe to say the assets on the face
value are something over 81. 100000. The Ii
abilities. he believes, are something over
G700 000
The Portland daily press., 1890-11-20
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.

The following interesting news concerning
the recent national convention Of the w. @.
I. u, Is taken from the Atlanta Constitu-
ton:
On the second morning Of the meeting Of
the executive committee Of the National
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Sc
state presidents or their representatives ans
wered to their names at roll call. When II Is
remembered that there are A states and five
territories organized, this shows marvel
Gus representation at so early a stage OF the
proceedings.
There is some Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union work done in Sitka, and at the
next annual meeting 1t Is expected that there
will be representative from Alaska.
The report Of the Worlds Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union by Mrs. NJ. A.
Woodbridge, American secretary, was one Of
the most interesting documents read before
the convention. Embracing, as Ii did, the
years work in every country, civilized or
savage, in the whole wide world, II was Of
profound interest to all who heard It,
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TO IL ENT.

A LARGE, thoroughly furnished Boarding
n House most pleasantly situated on high
ground at the Boston Highlands. Contains %
rooms, and leased on account of the poor health
of the proprietress. as the house is well filled
bought on easy terms. For full particulars, ad-
dress MRS. j. B. THAXTER, III and l73 Rox-
bury street, Boston, Mass. n0v15d1w
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TO LET.

BUILDINGS with boiler, engine and shafting,
ID formerly occupied by Lidback Machine Coz
Commercial Street between Franklin and India
SITS. Apply TO GEO. BURNHAM, JR.
nov13 dino.
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Under the caption "a Great Convention ;
the Constitution comments as follows on the
convention:
One Of the most notable OF all the many
assemblages of different organizations that
have been held In this, the southern city OF
conventions, Is the National W0man's chris
tan Temperance Union convention whien Is
now In session.
1t has called together the foremost women omen
OF every section OF the United states, liyh Ia
the British provinces and from the hepu' H'
Of Mexico. ..ont tho
These women most ably repIesen55 .he she
brains, the culture, the refinemenI,ss hood
executive ability of American "On"n or, .aTnast
These women who are nere arc a'la an01', ~
able and intelligent workers III cause W
which thev are deyOtiDg their energies. oucn
a a,eiabt ~ talent, combined with such an
inSomitsble spirit Of enterprise, eau put
,.orl, nnt sneh ends as shall be commensur-
a.o ,aith tha alma of the workers,
"'9 W, ;s ne, dess to say that the visit OF this
ranresentatiye body OF women Will be Dene-
6cfai IN the people OF the city and to them
snI1as alike. A better mutual acquaintance
Satsvsen our people and the people of other
on,;ons Of the union will be the result OF
sbis closer intimacy. New ties will be
,nrmed and the old ones closely cemented,
tSns binding together the different sections
IN nnion still more indissoluble, because
these ties are rooted In the hearts OF women.
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ROOMS.

rEyO LET-A very pleasant sunny furnished
room at low rent TO one or two gentlemen; ;
bath room with hot and cold water on same floor.
Innnire at 34l CONGRESS- STREET. 17-l
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*Inappreciable.

Mean daily ther...44 Max. vel. wind.... 16 SW
Maximum ther.....53. Total precip..
Minimum ther.-...37.
&Inannreciahle
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The Rev. Ephralm @. Cummings will give an ac-
count OF the late Rev. Dr. Carruthers and bis lie
in Russia. This paper Is founded upon the PIT
Yate journals of Mrs CarrutherS detalhnR Ine
Russian experience of Dr. Carrnihers, VINO az ihe
early age OF 10, went as missionary 10 the
Crimea with his wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-26
SpEAKTYG on PHYSICAL TRAINING.

Dr. W. g. Anderson. director Of gymna, tics I'm
Adcphi Academy, Brooklyn, delivered an interest
ing address on physical training yesterday afternoon
before the AnthrOpoogcal Society. at No. Uni.
ycrsity Place Dr.. Anderson explained that owing
70 a fire which had destroyed many valuable note,
and data he should be compelled 10 omit his promised
lecture on Anthropomctry.' lie referred 10 the
German, Swedish and Dclsaran methods OF physical
training Dr. Anderson said that he had found by
experience that there most Intimate relationship
between the muscles and the brain, ana gave As an
instance tLc case Of a student who always stupid
In his classes until one DAY he found that he could
make the highest running jump Of any member Of the
school, This knowledge nervcd him TO other accom-
plishmcnts in the gymnasium, in which he was 50
successful that he began be confident Of III
his studies also and finally became the leader OF his
class.
The speaker cited Miss Ellen Terry. the actress, as
being the most prominent exponent OF the Dci,ar'ah
system. which he considered indispensable to tho
theatrical profession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-26

A handsome memorial window Is being placed IN
the eastern end 81 the main library hall Of Columbia
COLLEGE directly over the spot where the Io"i'chu
War Library stands. IL is in memory % Mi,' Wary
p,r-op, Ilauhcv the nr-t woman Who received tho
degree Of bachelor Of arts from the college. who died
at her home on staten Island in las. The design
wa, made by Profc- or Hlau. o! the Munich Academy
and the window viii bear this inscription when com.
plctcd: In Mcmoriam Mary Parsons llankcy In
Iitcri, IaccalduIcns Collcci Columhlde. Novl
Elortci ObIt Jan -. MDCCCLNNNN11i7
The place where the window !, to appear is now
covered with curtains. but when ready for in- pccton
will show three principal figures. science. or knOw
edge on the left la attitude Of sorrow while tho
Student Lucclug ana holding the emblem Of bac
cdaurcdte honor, appear, 10 be reaching after th"
higher honor, held by science, but, at the same
time the attention of the -tudcnt j. riNctcd toward
an angel who bccbOus her 10 an immortal crown
II j, hoped that the window viii be completed Oh
THURSDAY The only other memorial window in the
college at present is the '-J-cd-, window, represent
ing ~ophocc,. This occupies the other end OF tho
library hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-26
WANTING TO TUNNEL THE EAST RIVER

A petition from the NewYork and Long Island Rail
road Company was submitted 10 the Board 81 Alder
men Yesterday asking permission TO place tunnel
under the East River at Forty second t. The petI-
ton was instantly recognized as similar TO the ap
plicatlon which was before the Board OF les, ana
when President Arnold referred it 10 the Committee
on Railroads Directing voices heard all over tho
house. The protests strong and numerous
that President Arnold was induced 10 change his
mind and 10 refer the petition TO the Committee on
Bridges and Tunnels. The Aldermen on TINS com
mittee are Messr, Dowd, chairman, Murphy, Terrell
schlamp and Montgomery.
This tunnel scheme was projected in liza, and
after number Of hearings in committee was the sub
feet Of ma Ory and minority reports. IL was whilo
these were pending that .strong nsnuaiOns appeared
against several members Of tho Board who were fore
most in opposing the tunnel. and they were so W.
0rOusv denounced Directing solely In IN" intcrc, Of
doodle" that the Grand jury took notice Of Inc
charges and summoned witnc,~c- to sustain them
Nothing however. came OF the controversy. The main
reason given by the opposition 10 the tunnel at that
nmc was that II part Of a gigantic scheme which
included also the tumnelling Of the North River and
railroad connection with Montauk Point where steam
erS 70 fiud port and their carGoce 10 be IN
loaded and shipped directly West and South by way
" these proposed tunnels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-26
SELLING CONDEMNED yAvA1 SroprS

Soon after General Tracy became Secretary OF the
Navy he ordered an inventory 10 be made Of all
Government property at the several Navy wards and
he returns showed a large accumulation OF con
demned provisions, etc. which in another year would
have had 10 be cremated at total loss % the Govern
ment. one good result Of tins action Of the Score
tary shown in the sale yesterday to the highest
bidders Of nineyhree lots of condemned stores at the
Navy Yard here, with return Of several hundred dol
lars 10 the Treasury. Among these articles were
"a 637 pounds OF sea biscuit, " hard tack at .
rents pound G,2O0 pounds Of salt pork for 81 80 .
200 pounds Of cOrned beef, or salt horse FOR $40
pa pounds of -four at ID cents "A pound: SD
gallons Of vinegar al IL cents "A gallon II. 900
pounds Of cotton waste, az 7S cents a pound. The
other articles consisted Of 5000 pounds Of woolen
clippings 800 pounds Of navy plug tobacco 3,332
pounds OF salt water soap, small stores, etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-26
ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

Washington, Feb. 2j.-The retirement Of Colonel
A. X. Smith, Surgeon has caused the following pro
motions in the medical department Of the Army
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph X. Smith. TO be Surgeon.
with the rank OF Colonel Major Dallas Bache, 10 be
Surgeon with the rank Of Lieutenant-C Colonel Captain
Philip +. Harvey, 10 be Surgeon. with the rank Of
Major. Other promotions have been made as follows
First Lieutenant James H. Hickey, Sth Cavalry, u
be Captain; Second Lieutenant William Flynn, 9Th
Cavalry, TO be First Lieutenant; second Lieutenant
Charles G.. Morton, 9th Infantry to be First Lieu
tenant.
Rear Admiral James F. Jouett has been detached
from duty president Of the Board of Inspectors
and Survey February %. and transferred 10 the
retired list Of officers of the Navy from that date.
Ensign H. ii. Whittlcsy has been ordered 10 duty
Al the Naval Observatory Ensign George r. Clarke TO
examination for promotion. Ensign James G. Drake
has been detached from the Coast survey and ordered
y the Alliance; Carpenter Charles ii. Began, from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-26
LESTEy LECTURES At COLUNBIA.

The first Of a series Of Lcuen lecture, at Columbia
College was delivered yesterday morning in the chapel
by the Rev. Dr. Phillips BROOKS DR.. IrO0h, -pohc
of the origin OF Lent, It's significance and Observance,
and said among other things. that the student thinks
he is completing hi, education he comes to gradua
ton when in reality he Is simply beginning II. Man
and tho world Just entered upon the work they are
10 do. Every man should feel that he has actually
bcyln q work which stretches far into IL" Infinite.
Profound convictions and dissatisfaction with the re-
suits Of those convictions are signs Of a glorious
future of the Church Get "A conviction OF what cod
mean, md what manhood Make this as
simple and a, earnest a conviction "A You cam
The college bows listened with evident Interest.
number ladie, to attend the lecture, but a.
thcy are intended for college students only, none VIII
bee admitted hereafter.