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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-10-11
MARYLAND HAPPENINGS.


On Friday night at Walkersville,
Frederick county, the Pennsylvania
Railroad station, the store Of E G.
Wachter and J. B. Jamison's ware
house were entered by thieves. Jami-
sons safe was rolled out on the rail-
road and broken open with crowbars.
From ii s3S was taken. wachter's safe
they could not open. The noise in try
ing TO do 50 caused an alarm and the
thieves were chased two miles, but es-
capped.
The freight Office Of the Baltimore q
Ohio Railroad Company in Frederick
was broken into Saturday night and
an attempt was made to robe the post
Office. Fortunately, entrance was only
effected into the delivery, or outer de-
partment, when the burglars, it is sup
posed, were frightened off. Nothing
of value was taken from either place.
It is expected that when the Court Of
Appeals reassembles on Tuesday day
will be appointed to hear argument in
the Wales mandamus case. The as
Segment for Tuesday are from 20 to
| q, inclusive, all from Baltimore city.
Israel Day Carter, owner Of the Cecil
Paper Mills, near Andora, Cecil coun-
| ty, died suddenly onSaturday. After
breakfast he fell in the hall at his
home and expired almost instantly.
He was son of Robert Carter, tie
pioneer papermaker.
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BETTING ON rHEELEcr1oN.

The first bets on the West Virginia
election have been recorded in Wheel
ing, and show the supreme confidence
the Democrats have Of carrying the
state. Frank s. Harrison, a promi-
nent Democrat, has bet $1,000 even
that McCorkle, the Democratic can
didate for governor would have 5000
majority. Harrison offered $1,000
even that Cleveland would have 5000
majority in the State, but found no
takers In the pool-rooms here the
betting is 10 to z on a Democratic ma
jority in the State. Hagerstown
Neses.
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4 NEW SCHEDULES or RATES.

The delegation of the Baltimore and
Ohio telegraph operators and Mr..
Charles Selden, superintendent Of the
Baltimore and Ohio telegraph service,
held conference at Camden Station.
Baltimore, last week. The schedule
salaries submitted by the operators
was taken up and in part discussed.
A telegrapher said the increase asked
by the employees was on the basis of q
graduating scale. That they ask that
salaries of neutrality-suspicious. be increas-
ed $40 amonth those Of copy opera
tors SIS, and the operators employed
at the stations SO month. tits said
not to be likely that the operators will
make strike, even if the railroad Of
ficials decline to accede to their de-
mands. The Association Of Railroad
Telegraphers requires that two-thirds
Of the employees of a division shall
sign an order to strike, and it is not
thought the required number Of sig
natures could be obtained. General
Manager Odell will meet the delega
ton to-day. Mr.. 0dell said: II will
ask that the delegates meet me for q
final settlement October %, as I will
be out of the city until that time" It
is reported that the railroad officers
will probably increase the monthly
wages Of all the Baltimore and Ohio
telegraphers $40.
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THE LAlIBEMT RUILpINa.

The building known as the Hyde
property on North Queen street, but
now owned by Lambert brothers, which
has been remodeled and improved at
an expense Of 5000, is now in the
painters hands. The two rooms on
the first floor viii be occupied respec-
lively by Mr.. L. e. Lambert as a ton
serial saloon and Geo. D. Lambert as
d meat market. The building is So
feet deep and the plastering is hard
finished, 35 feet Of the ceiling in each
room is Of sheet steel and that in the
bath room Of the saloon is beautifully
|ornamented BY stuccp work. Above
these rooms are several very desirable
apartments, which will be rented as
Offices. In this building we have an
example Of Mr.. Geo. d. Wilson's
skill as an architect and carpenter.
.Chas. Rutherford done the plastering,
and L. E. Barrett, the painting. The
building is one Of the handsomest in
the city, and Messrs. Lambert deserve
much credit for assisting in the up
building Of our city. They viii doubt
less do a good business in their new
quarters.
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VIRGINIA vAGARIEs.
Important Happenings Culled Down for
the Hasty Reader.

Important Happenings Culled Down for
the Hasty Reader.
The large four-story leaf tobacco
factory OLA. B. Eddins, ON Eleventh
street, near the river, Richmond, was
destroyed by fire Saturday morning.
"A large quantity OF lumber and the
drying kiln of W. s. Whitehurst, a
sash, door and blind manufacturer,
were also destroyed. The fire is sup
posed to have originated in the boiler
room Of the factory. Eddins's loss is
estimated at $25, 900 ;iusured. White
hurst : loss Is IS. 600; insured.
r. j. Hatcher died at his home in
Pulaski county Friday. About year
and a half ago Mr.. Hatcher fell from
the third story Of the Ponce de Leon
Hotel, Roanoke, receiving internal in
juries from which he never fully recov.
cred. Mr.. Hatcher formerly travelled
for a Baltimore clothing house.
The Virginia Chess Association will
assemble in seventh annual session at
the rooms of the Richmond Chess Club
ION the night of October II. 1t is be
lieved that an unusual number Of
players will take part in the tourna-
ment. which will form a most interest.
ing feature Of the meeting.
Charles Kahn, aged ten years, son
of Sergeant Kahn, Of Fortress Mon.
roe, was killed at that place Friday,
by an electric car. He ran on the
track a few feet in front of an ap.
preaching car. He lived only few
hours after the accident.
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KILLED WITH AN AXE.
A FATHER AND DAUGHTER BRUTAL.
LY MURDERED.
RIcHARD L. JOHNSON AND HIS
DAUaHTER foULLy MURDER
ED ny NEGROES.

MOBILE ALA, Oct. 11.-Richard L.
johnson and his daughter were muir
dered Friday night it Davis Ferry,
Monroe county, near the Wilcox coun-
ty. line. johnson was Northern man
who settled there in 1867 and lived
alone with his beautiful and accom-
plished daughter. The murderers are
supposed to have had designs upon
the girl. They called johnson to his
gate and killed him with an axe. The
signs of bloody struggle at the gate
showed this. What happened is not
known except that the daughter also
was killed. The bodies were placed in
the house and the house set on Are.
The neighbors were attracted to the
scene by the light Of the fire and tho
next morning found the bodies. A
search was instituted, and at the house
Of Burrell Jones, colored, three hum
dred yards distant from Johnson's, an
axe with blood on it was found, the
shirts Of a brother Of Jones, named
Moses, and Of q SON Of Jones were
found spotted with blood. The citi-
Gems have all three men as prisoners
and when last heard from were trying
to get the boys to confess. Five other
negroes have been arrested, charged
with aiding in the commission Of the
crime.
The negroes are helping the whites
in their effort to prove the guilt Of
those accused. johnson came from
Springfield, Mass, and daughter
named Grace is married to q Mr.. Chap
in, Of New York city.
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By REQUEST.

We were requested to republish the
list Of delegates to the Reformed
Synod, which appears in another col
nmn, and which was published in yes
terday's issue. The object being TO
enable allthose attending to secure
the list for convenience in locating
each other. Yesterdays issue was
disposed Of entirely.
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WILL LEAVE THE STAGE.

R. D. Mclean tshephefd.) and his
wife, Marie Prescott, win leave the
stage after this season and return to
their estate in the Shenandoah Val
ley. Another star has falfon. Hag-
erstown NAL.
And the good feature will be, no
one win hardly notice the fall ~ or miss
the valuable competitor % ofEdwin
Booth. In fact another OFF. +. Bar
nuns American humbngs viii relieve
Z generous public.
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BUSINESS FAILURES.

The business failures occurring
throughout the country during the last
seven days, as reported to R. G. Dunn,
& Co., the Mercantile Agency, BY
telegraph, number, for the United
States, 1884, and for Canada, So, or a.
total Of 2O8 last week, and 21l the
week previous to the last. For the
corresponding week Of last year the
figures were go, representing 24O fall
ures in the United States, and 80 in
| the Dominion Of Canada.
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SETTLERS EXCURSION TO CALI

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
announces Special Excursion to San
Francisco, CAL, via st. Louis, on o.
tober Goth, leaving Martinsburg 1t 5
p. m. The Excursion has been espec-
tally arranged for the accommodation
Of persons desiring to settle in the
West, and should BE- largely patronized
BY them. All comforts necessary for
q trans-continental journey will be pro-
vided. Apply to Daniel Bride, Pas
senger Agent, B. 40. Central Build
| ing, Baltimore, or to g. W. Sandman,
Ticket Agent, Martinsburg, who will
cheerfully furnish information relative
to rates 70 different points in the West.
1O-11-6t.
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WHAT DO YOU WANT?
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Before Five Thousand Readers.
sltaAt ons, Help Wanted. For Sale, Tor
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Bay. sail or Exchange--whstever Your
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TThe great increase in the local cir
cuiation Of THE WORLD makes this
column the BEST AND CHEAPEST adver.
Using medium in this section. It il
read by over 900 people every even.
ing. One dime pays for q two line adj
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or year. All copy must be in by ] p,
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noon at any point within the collective
district, will reach this column in time
for the edition Of that day. Cards fur
nished free at this Office or its branches.
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GRAND rRI-srArE MASS MEETING

3EF fsK - - - - 49, ~ p - NJ
The Democratic OF Maryland. Virginia.
and West Virginia VIII Meet.
Arrangements have been perfected
by the Democratic Executive Commit
tee, Of jefferson County, for the hold
ing Of . grand tri-stats mass meeting,
at Island Park, Harper's Ferry, on
October 19. The Democrats Of Mary.
land, Virginia, and West Virginia
will participate. and will be represent
ed by speakers from all the States.
Col. VIM. McCorkle and Hon. VIM.
L. Wilson, Of this State, and Hon.
Victor Baughman, Of Maryland, have
alreadyaccept invitations and win be
present. The Hon. Thos., F Bayard,
Of Delaware, and Hon. John W. Dan
ieIs of Virginia, are also expected to be
present. In addition an effort is being
made to have Gen. Adlai E. Stevenson,
Of Illinois, nominee for Vice President,
present on the occasion. The B. & O.
r. r. will run special round-trip ex-
cursion trains all along its line. This
will be good chance to hear and nm
derstand sound Democratic principles.
Let everybody go and hear these gift
ed speakers. and spend an enjoyable
day. ,N
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The delegates to the Reformed
Synod are arriving, among which
are DIR. Dietrich, stated clerk OF the
Synod; Rev. s. s. Miller, Treasurer e
the Relief Association; Rev. W. c.
Cremer, Prest. Of the Board Of Edn-
cation; Rev. DR.. Santee. Rev. Stout
lett, Rev. J. David Miller, and others.
The ministerial Relief Society was
in session this afternoon in the church.
This evening at eight o'clock the OPEN
ing sermon will be preached by Rev.
G. U. Heilman, after which the Synod
viii he organized for the year. All
the business sessions are open to the
public.
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Business disposed Of BY the court
yesterday previous to the opening Of
the Arvin murder case was the grant
ing Of papers Of naturalization to Jo-
seph Rathenberger.
Ordered that Harvey Cushwa be
substituted trustee in the place Of E.
s. Troxell, deceased in deed made by
VIM. T. Noll.
The State rested its evidence in the
Irwin case at noon. The defence will
also conclude it, evidence this evening
whom arguments win commence.
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THE KEELer INSTITUTE.

There are now twelve gentlemen res
ceiving treatment at the Institute, the
largest number it4has yet obtained; the
last arrival being from Shepherdstown,
w. Va. Several arrivals are expected
during present week.
An enlargement of the building, or an
addition to it, will soon become a mat
ter Of necessity Hagrstows Necs.
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oNE WE Know.

Rev. R. b. Roller, Rector Of st.
Johns Church Of this city, leaves for
Baltimore tomorrow to take his seat
in the Episcopal General Convention,
now in session there. Mr.. Roller has
been appointed upon one Of the most
important standing committees Of the
convention, viz: ''The State Of the
Church. - Charleston Gazette.
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THE sIcK.

Mr. Geo. Bushnell is recovering
from his late illness.
DR.. Hedges, we are pleased to state,
is rapidly recovering, although not
yet sufficiently well to resume his prac-
tice.
Mr.. John w. Neer was confined to.
his house by sickness to-day.
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HIGH MASS.

Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock
Solemn High Mass win DO celebrated
at St. Joseph's Catholic church. The
pupils Of the parochial school win form
milne 81 thu scheel bailding and the
procession will march to the church.
This school win also conform to the in
structions given by the Governor as
to the Observance Of Columbus day.
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THE HAGERsTowN ram

For the Hagerstown Fair the G. v. r.
r. will sell excursion ticketsOct. 9Th to
18th inclusive, good to, return until
Oct. 18th at rs cents round trip. Tick
cts good going On date Of issue and to
return following day, including admis-
sion to fair, win be on sale Tuesday;
Oct. IL to Friday, Oct. IA, rate, $l.10
round trip. On Wednesday and Thurs
day special train will leave Martinsburg
at 1888 q. M, returning, have Ha-
gerstown 800 p. m. l0-7-5t.
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a suppEN nEATH.

Mrs. Ella Saylor, sister Of Mr.. +.
". Little Of this city, died very sud.
denly in Philadelphia yesterday, aged
seventy years. She was 4 very esti-
nable lady and her loss win be deep.
" felt.
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WILL CLOSE EARLY.

Messrs. Emmert y Fiery and H. G.
Berry have announced their intention
Of closing their stores each evening,
excepting Saturday, at eight o'clock.
This move should meet the approval
Of and be followed by all Of our mer.
chants.
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Low RATES AND SPECIAL TRAINS
TO FREDERICK FAIR.

III addition to the excursion rates
via the 3. q ~ n. r. offered those AZ
tending the Frederick Fair, Oct. uth
to 18th, special low rate and special
trains will be offered on Wednesday
and Thursday, Oct. 18th and 18TH
tickets to be good on day ds safe only
and to include admission to the Fair.
For time Of trains and rates Of fare
see appended table:
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iMPRovEarENr.

Mr.. Harry Cushwa is making q de-
cided Improvement to his property on
West Martin street by erecting por.
tico. qf AZ ss s'ss.
Mr.. Jas. P. oyer has had his resi-
dence on North Queen street repaint-
ca Mr.. Jas. H. Smufr Was the al III
fist.
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WILL srEAK.

Stuart W. Walker, Esq. win speak
at Darkesville this evening. He Is an
entertaining speaker. and win attract
people from miles around.
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DANCING CLAss.-Prof Neidentohl reopen
IL ed dancing Glass tonight. "wednesday, Oc-
tober 5th1 in Feller's Hall. Ladies class will be
held every Wednesday evening from two to i've
O'Clock. and the gentlemens from half past sew
en- until ten o'clock every Wednesday night
For further information address
PROF. NEIDENTOHL,
lO51m Waynesboro, Pa.
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cEAsoNABLE THINGS AND WHERE TO GET

CEASoNABLE THINGS AND WHERE TO GET
- THEM.-We would like to say few words
In reference to the preparations we have made
to supply the wants and demands Of our grow
ing trade, for all kinds, grades and textures of
black dress material for the fall of '92. Whilst
we've always tried hard to please our trade, yet
this fall we have taken unusual pains and put
forth our best energetics in making choice SCI
lections and securing the latest styles and tex
lures in the markets. We feel that our efforts
have not been in vain, for we can offer you
many special Inducements and give you some
rare bargains in Black Silks, Henriettes, Cash
meres Serges, Broadcloths, Ores DeLyon, Liss-
age, Mecahique, Crapon. Percidierrells, etc. We
would be pleased to show you our large assort-
ment of these goods, and also a great variety Of
trimming, which have Just come out this season
Respectfully,
EMMERr & FIERY.
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4 MILES MORE Of Floor oil Cloth Just re-
IL cetped, and prices will be half that of any
other house. YELLOW FRONT, E. &. HER
RING Proprietor.
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INIrIATkp.

Mr.. Adam Hensrote was last night,
At meeting Of Robert White Lodge,
initiated into the mysteries of mason.
~.
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IF YOU should happen to feel hungry, make
L yourself doubly thankful by eating Browns
fried oysters. He has them put upin boxes the
finest IN the market
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Nov IS YOUR CHANCE to get first class
In Childrens School Shoes at FIERY's SHOE
STORE Every pair guaranteed to give satisfac-
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Arrive Frederick SD .. m. Leave Frederick
60 p. m.
For time Of regular trains TO Fred
erick see published time table.
IO-5-7t.
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i RE you colds Get an oyster stew at Browns
"A Parlor.
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FTyRUNKN SALE-Great Slaughter Sale of
Trunks, think of good Trunks only 90 at
C. p. HERRINGS Cash House.
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7 OST.-A bunch Of keys between the.Postoffice
Ia and Geo. +. Mann's residence. Finder will
please leave them at this ONCE. 1O-1l-1t.
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TTAVE YOU heard Of the great auction sale OF
III Blankets and Comforts 1t the YELLOW
FRONT 100 beautiful Comforts for Is cents,
100 pairs 50 Blankets for 90 cents.
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WANTED.-To sell. a desirable Suburban
w Building Lot, on easy terms, must be
sold ut once, without regard to value--a rare
chance 70 secure cheap home x. POOLE,
9141m., Attorney.
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NOR sALE.--Sow and 8 pigs at Adam Tabler's
E between North Mountain and Little George
town. iOi4-st.
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DICK-NICK-N You can buy silk mitts
III worth % cents for 10 cents.
You can buy straw sailors worth 25 cents for
10 cents.
You can buy ladies vests worth IS cents for
81 cents at G. p. HERRINGS Great Cash House.
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r oVELY Austrian China Tea sets, 50 pieces,
Il $780, worth $500, at d. N. KILMER'S,
on King street
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yet Hunters Club Tickets and be happy. Z,
. lO-4-lw
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REENS SHIRT SALE.-5OO mems working shirts
Iu worth 40 cents now % cents.
500 Boys working shirts worth IS cents now
20 cents.
800 boys waist percale worth 40 cents now
&c cents.
$50 ladies blouse waists worth 80 cents now 80
cents at G. p. HERRING Net Spot Cash House,,
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HAVING anticipated large trade this winter
I'll on underwear we bought with that idea in
our mind and have double the stock we ever had
before at prices that are down even lower than
the lowest, just think Of good ladies' vest for
Csc EMMETT q FIERY's
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TIES blind as a buzxard who cannot see that
f1 It pays to buy BROWNS big fat Oysters.
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A HANDSOME lire of Mems Fine Dress Shoes
IA in the latest styles and shapes at
FIERY's SHOE STORE.
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T OST.-A Gold Souvenir between J. H.. Myers
u store, ON Queen street and Misses Menden-
hall, on King street containing the Lords Prayer
on one side and initials L. n. II ON the other
Finder win be rewarded by leaving at this
once t04-fw.
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ELEGANT French China Tea Sets, So pieces,
Il $1,000, worth $500. at d. M. KILMER'S,
on King street.
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GET Hunters Club Tickets and receive the
" biggest bargain ever offered in Photo
graphs. " f04-1w
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TWO great events-the fair and BROWNS
Il big fat oysters.
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Tee CREAM and Berry Sets, in both China
Il and Glass, from IS cents to $3.50 at ID. M.
KILMER'S, on King street.
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REFORMED SYNOD.
IT WILL MEET IN THIS PLACE TO.
MORROW EVENING. N
List or DKLEcArEs ATTENDING
AND THE PKRsoNs WITH wHOM
THEY ARR STOPPING.

The annual sessions Of the Potomac
Synod Of the Reformed church in the
United States will be held in the Re
formed church Of this city, beginning
tomorrow Tuesday, evening, Oct.
18th, at 5 o'clock. We give below b
list Of the delegates and visitors, and
by whom entertained;
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-21
LUTHERANs CALL A NEW PASTOR.

Rev. r. g. EoIland of Charleston
Asked to Succeed Rev. A. j. Bowers.
Rev. A. ]. Bowers will close bis pastorate
of the Evangelical Lutheran church Oct. /,
and will return to Newbsrry College. South
Carolina, where he will resume his chair in
the faculty.
Mr.. Bowers resigned his pastorate here
In July on account OF i'll health.
He came TO Savannah from
Newberry. but was unable to
continue the arduous duties which de-
volved upon him as pastor of the church
without serious impairment of his health.
During August he rested from his labors.
returning Sept. to officiate until his re-
tirement from the pulpit He will preach
his farewell sermon Sunday after next.
The congregation has called =. Rev
R. @. Holland, d. D., Of the Went
worth Street church, Charleston, s.
c., to be Mr.. Bowers successor. 1t is prob
able that he will visit Savannah within a
short time and will o1ficiate in the church.
when be will give his answer.
There are something over 1000 Lutherans
In Savannah and although the church mem
bership is not more than one-fourth of that
number the duties of the pastor in respond
Ing to calls outside of the church are more
arduous than those Of other denominations
which have, through more congregations.
closer church affiliations.
MIR. Bowers will retire from the pastorate
OF the Evangelical church with many close
and warm Friendships, not only In his own
but among other churches and congrega-
tions.