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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-03-12

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palala. PERCEPTIONS in many places.
rises within tie confines u the ierrify
IL T.hasa in the northwestern quarter
Ia i heaped up in the inest fantastic.
.tyIe with halls and storiei temples aml
monster tornls: hut, on looking AZ from
the foot Of these heights. the whole
series seems con joined into one vast
structure surmounted by five gold-rlated
rectangular d0ines ~ great size.
The chief erection j. the Podang
Marpo. or Red Palace building
carried up To the height u II stories aud
which j. assembled from story TO story by
means II wooden II lders with broad bat
difficult STEPS Tllr Is the central e'iiiiee
round which lie others elimband clisicg
The lower stories are built against tie
sheer face II tie ACTIVITY.
After passing up a steep path ayeuuea
by trees. you arrive 1t the principal or
eastern doorway of the whole establish
meut. lIere. first. is a long hail up which
YOU may ride CA pony back II you chotse.
TIE hall is garBslied on either hand lty
tong rows IT massive prayer cylinders,
which, placed like barrels on end on we'll
otifu iiitUkrs ttAl t1 fAHitf HiaAN - ~
volvewith touch as you pass along.
Each barrel has within il, wound com
pactly On tiis iron axle passing from top
to bottom. innnmeraipl7 lengths Of paper,
On which has been stamped many thou
sands " times the we'll known formula.
"Onl Mani Padme Hum the special
Invocation 20 the Bodhisattwa Chenras,
aud. therefore, 10 the Grand Lama. who
visibly impersonates him. AT tlie end Of
the hall are broad stone STEPS, which
mount to "a paved landing where stands
80 obelisk You are now again IN tho
open air, aud two long flights Of steps,
henmed in by the outer walls Of other
buildings, ascend mp the face Of the hill
% the ground floor VI tile Red Palace.
Thence tile ladder climbing commences.
Five long ladders. one after the other,
have 20 be scaled, passing up aud up
through dark aud mysterious vaults
really vestibules 70 the neig hboring build
ings some with weird looking passages
conducting who shall know whittier
Al the top Of the fifth ladder things seem
brighter, since now you enter the more
hahitable portion OF the palace, comprls
ing suites o. rooms, set above set.
On this floor, in an adjoining apart
ment, are tho lower limbs OF an elephan-
tine image Of Jhampa, the Buddha-to-
come. lie is seated on platform in this
room aud his figure is OF such colossal
proportions that il passes up through the
floors Of tire two other stories aboye this
one. Altogether the image is said to DO
about 20 feet high. When you have
rcached the third floor of the upper por-
ton Of the palace, you may walk around
aud gaze upon the monster head and
shoulders Of this gilded Buddha
All orthodox visitors ON their way
up perform solemn circumambulation
around the legs, the body. aud the shout
dcrs. respectively. once on each of the
tlre- II ,ots through which the eff y has
teeu reared.
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without any teacher: you came TO the rescue
when Miss latarge deserted her Dclsarte class
SO suddenly. and CO rfainlN we are all improv-
ing IN grace under your instructions: heard
you telling Tommy Eancs last evening how
his club made mistakes in playing baseball; ;
you seem ~ DC up on all the latest fats,' and
know just what to do under all circumstances,
you entertain beautifully; and in the last
month You have i'm proved SO IN health, owing.
You tell me. 10 your physical culture exercises.
Where do yan get all Of your information
from in t.liS little uut-of the way place FLOR
you never go 70 the city"
NATE: F" Why, Jennie. You will make me
vain. l have only one source of information.
but il is surprising how II meets all wants l
very seldom hear OF anything new but what
the next few days bring me full information
on the subject Magicl Mol Magazine /
really furnishes the reading for tile whole
household. father has given up bis magazine
that he has taken fer years, as he says this
one gives more and better information on
the subjects Of the day; and mother says
that ii is that that makes her such a famous
hossekeeIcr. In fact. we all agHce that Il is
the only really FAMILY magazine published.
as we have sent fer samples of all OF them,
and find that one is all Ter men. another all
for women. and another Ter children oniy<
while this one suits every one of us; so we
only need Is take enc instead al several, and
that is where the economy comes in, for it is
only SEQ wear. Perhaps you think am
too lavish il my praise; but will let you see
ours or. better SILL send 10 cents to the pub
Usher. W. Jennings Demorest, IS East l4th
Street, New York, for sample copy, and
shall always consider that have done you
4 great favor: and may he you will be outing
Us ont. 50 You say we have the reputation 81
being the best informed family in town. y
that be so. il is Demorcst's Family MAgAx1mt
that does IT."
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN, That
In the subscriber, of Anne Arunde!
county, has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Anne Arundel county, In
Maryland, letters testamentary on the
personal estate OF NATHAN PUMPH-
RAY, late of Anne Arundel county, de-
ceased. Allpersons having claims against
the said deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers there.
Of. TO the subscriber. on or before the
20rH DAY OF MAY. 1899,
They may otherwise, by law, beexclud-
ed from ell benefit of the said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate arerequest-
ed to make Immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 10th day of
November, 1891.
OREGON r. BENSON,
Mo Executor.
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Lemon Hot Drops.

For coughs and colds, take Lemon
Hot Drops.
For Sore throat and Bronchitis, take
Lemon Hot Drops.
For pneumonia and LarYngitis, take
Lemon Hot Drops.
For Consumption and Catarrh, take
Lemon Hot Drops,
For nemorrhage and all throat and
lung diseases, take Lemon Hot Drops.
an An elegant and reliable preparation.
95 cents at druggists Prepared only
by DIR. ii. Motley, Atlanta. Ga. e d "
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
IN the subscriber, of Anne Arundel
County, has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Anne Arundel County, In Mary
land, letters of administration on the per-
sonal estate OF JOHN w ANDERSON,
Sr. late OF Anne Arundel. Co., deceased
All persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber on or before the
10TH DAY OF JULY, 1899.
They may otherwise, by law, be ex
cluded from all benefit of the said estate
All persons indebted 10 said estate are re
quested to make immediate payment
Given under my hand this 9th daysoi
January, 1899.
is JOHN w. ANDERSON.
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LEMON ELIXIR

Is Wonderful Effect on the Lioer. Stom-
ach. Botoets, Kidneys and Blood, -
DR.. Mozley's Lemon Elixir Is a pleas
ant lemon drink that positively cures all
Biliousness, Constipation, Indigestion,
all Sick and Nervous Headaches, Kidney
Disease. Dizziness. Loss of Appetite.
Fcyers. Chills, Palpitation of Heart, and
ali other diseases caused by disordered
liver, stomach and kidneys, the first
great cause of all fatal diseases. 80 cts.
aud ii per bottle. Sold by druggists.
Prepared only by ii. Motley, NJ d., At
anita. Ga
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
In the subscriber of Anne Arundel
county, has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Anne Arundel County, In
Maryland, letters testamentaIy on the
personal estate of JOHN CHRISTIAN
DAUTE, late of Anne Arundel county,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or
before the
10TH DAY OF JULY, 1899,
They may otherwise, by law, be exclud,
ed from all benefit of the said estate. AL
persons indebted TO said estate are request
ed to make immediate payment,
Given under my hand this 9th day OF
January, 1892.
JULIAN BREWER,
IS Executor.
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HAr.TTv0Rr AND OHIO

% rf5sr; BALTIMORE b Ayr OHIO
SCHEDULE rs EFFECT DECENBER IS, 1927
LEAVE QAMDEN STATION.
For Chicago aud Northwest, FeStlblled llmim
EIpress daily 1870 A, b., EEPfest 40 J. n
For Cincinnati, st. Louis sud lndsHapol vest
euled Limited Express daily 280 ] b. klPm
FOR Pittsburgh. EXPIRES, daily 1910 An '''
10! Cleveland, via Pittsburgh 1920 Az ''
For Washington, week DAYS, 800 T02l 6A
N710. X 20, 1890 $50, 1880, 1000 uU@Ahl
121OP. NJ, 30 minutesl, l2lb, ~ llf tAdl ~
xTI5,x7A0, rs, eos. 70 "a, 40 80 and WfA
sunday 3 Is. H7.t0. s 80, 1880, GlQlDQDbAh
12.1O P. NJ, 45 minntesl, ! 0b, y ~, Y IN q q
IS minutsal. 800, is, 20 so. nIib. nla0, Gslh
1884, T1O 80 and ~ 90 P. ". ..,,
For Annapolis, 720. d85 A. A., ~ u ana 90
r; n. o. sunday. 9 20 g. D. snd oO4 a a atao,.,
Bgb p. M. on sunday, e85 A, NJ. and 30 y n
For virginia Midland Railroad s19 5oaiA W
For Lexington and pointa in the Virgins Fsd,j'
f4.00, 20 80 A. NJ. For Wlnchwlaf. ft0 r. D.
Mixed train for HarrisoS99gTf 5s a. an IN, sss
Andoah Valley X, k;l 400 A. n. Ha Nv -
Tor Luray only, ~ 80 =. N q, .,sovv
For HagerstoWn. "a 90. 1880 A. ~. ttgl.is,,,
Trains arriVo from Chicago, Columbus As ~
Northwest daily, 90 and o 03 p. y. If9m "
burgh and Cleveland, 800 A. n 90 Z. AZ
Rovai Blue Line for New York q Phllh
For Nsw York, Boston AID ne Ess. guy
026 Sleep gear attached open TOT Rati't.tg'
1OOOP. M ), 610 $50 uO43 DlainE Cal Apsa
1888, $40 t6b5 Dining Car ~. llig.h11tsy,
man sleeper 70 Boston via fQuEAA eesAN N''-'
On the 40 p. "a. train daily, ,,..Ru
FOR Atlantic City, 8 10. 10 - A. H. AA0' T.
BundsyR, $40 A. M "a 90 2, ~. .-.-. ..Arsst
For Philadelphia, Newark Wilmn sos 49, M
yer, daily, I2b0, b1O, $50 QQAs gcRPiagss spT
mingt0n only) a. NJ 1888, $40 639 a9, II ~
lime table, saa9 ~, q VIZ VA t "a ssI
fKIoept Bunday. Sunday eaH 'DAV
E&KpFena train . -. nst,t AZ
rGS5ds1ers ~ Upfon Transfer Company o. VIZ
LET'S az Ticket ofices, n ". COltf ~ V. go
AND BALTIMORE RTs- 40 D. hoA'"'
Camde9 etRtion- .. n sruII.
B. 4, oDELL, "a - -, Aus
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A POPLAR FAMILY.

JENNIE: " How is it. Kate. that you always
seem 60 catch on 10 the last new thingl Do
what | may, you always seem % get ahead
of me-"
KATE - dent know: ] certainly do not
make any cxcrttnn ~ fhat directun.N
JESNfE:" Wen. durng the last few months,
for example, Aon haze taken up painting.
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Any further Information will be gladly
given by II. g. ELLIOTT, Secretary OF the
Tocal Board Of the Association Tor TINS
aty-wLo Is authorized TO solicit Ior
same.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICEIS HEREBY GIVEN, That
IN the subscriber, Of Anne Arundel
County, has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Anne Arundel county, In Mary
land, letters OF administration onsthe per-
soual estate Of JOHN KEALI, late
OF Anne Arundel County, deceased. AL
persons having claims against the said de-
ceased are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, TO the
subscriber, on or before the
10TH DAY or JULY. 1892. ExE
They may otherwise, by law, be exclu.
ded from all benefit of the said estate. AL
persons indebted TO said estate are reques'
ted to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this Sth day OF
January, 1892.
Is KATE G. KEALY,
Administrative.
4 PersOnslhaving business withsthe.estste can
call. on D. CLAUDE, Atty for Admx.,
at No. 10 State House Circle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-03-12

Needing tonic, or children who want build.
ing ,ip should take
BROWNS IRON Bt1erENS.
u ia pleasant 10 take. cures Malaria. Indi-
Gestion, Biliousness and Liver Complaints.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-03-12

Many Persons are hroken
down insn oxersxork OF household cares
browns Iron Hsit erS Rebuilds the
system. aids digestion. rrnloKes excess "a bile
and cures malaria. eet the genuine
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ESTABLISHED 1850.
DR.. JORDAN,

The Eminent Specialist on Mems
Diseases,
FormerlyIof New York City, is now located at
his permanent office and residence, No. $50
w. LOMBARD STREET, Baltimore, Md.
DIR. Jordan treats with unparalleled success
all casee of Nervous, Mental and Physical
Debility. Oatarrh, Kidney and Lung Troubles.
also Gout, Rheumatism, etc. Having devoted
many Yeas OF his life to his specially diseases
of men arising from whatever causes, he is
enabled to treat the uost obstinate cases with
perfect success. DR.. Jordon's medical work,
"The Philosophy of Marriage" containing
many valuable hints and instructions for the
treatment of various diseases arising from the
errors of indiscretion of early hfe, can be had
on application, or will be mailed TO any adj.
dress on receipt Of % cents. All cases and
correspondence strictly confidential. Medicine
sent to any part of the United States. Con-
sultation hours from 10 A. NJ. till . P. H.
Sundays-10A. N. till p. NJ only--or by
special appointment. Address all letters, etc.,
$50 w. Lombard Street, Baltimore, Nd.
n. B NO cases undertaken unless a cure
can be guaranteed. d2y
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.his county;
Arnold. Lothian.
Bcnheld. Marley.
Bristol. Mekendree.
Brooklyn Millersville
Chesterfield. Fair Haven.
Conaways. Obligation.
ChurchtOn. 0slenton.
Crownsville. West River.
DarneM. Parole
Dayidsonville. Pataxent
Friendship. P,snphicy.
6aliOwAvs Plnaell
Gambrills. Rhode River
Glen BOrnae. Riverview.
Harman's. Rutland.
Armiger. Severn.
Jesanps. 81 Margarets.
Jewell -Traceyss Landing
Waterbury Weihelms X Roads.
Leon. Woodwardsville.
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The following are the postoffices to
whcih the WEEKLy CAPITAL is sent in
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-03-12
Humphreys Specific No. 10

CURES DYSPEPSIA. INDIGEsTIoN
BILIoUsNEss & CONSTIPATION.
gor Poor Appetite, Weak Stomach, Slug
gish Liver. Feeble Kidneys, Depressed
Strei 9Th. Want Of Vigor, and an Anti
Bilious and Anti Maiarial Protective and Cure
Il has no equal. Thousands are cured by IL.
Sold by dealers. b2S
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-03-12

The Granite State Propident Association
Of ~. H., which has organized and 10 now
represented by Local Board of oui vtcy
cStisems In Ats city, with a large number
Of shares sold, offers you the privilege
az Ossning the House You moo reside "a
or properly as Valaable, for the monthly
rent You are now paying.
Any person who can save dollar O
more 3 month, may, by securing share:
N tbls Association enter Into the posses
sicu OF his Oson Home.
Property will be purchased In any 10
eAlltv In the City or County. wherever
tie value may be sufficiently assured.
Menbers need no large amount OF money
TO obtain the advantage of the system Of
cert purchase adopted by this association
bnt any person can obtain loan by sub
scrihing TO share Of the same.
Shares WI purchase properly = 40
The state capital., 1892-08-13
TT WAS GRAND

Mr.. L. 5. Morgan, one of the fin
est caterers in Southern Illinois,
prepared and served the lunch at
the opening of G. W. Birdsong's
palace saloon, III E. Washington
ST., on last Saturday evening. There
was large crowd present to enjoy
the grand lunch that had been pre-
pared by Mr.. Morgan. the:renowned
caterer and to say il was grand
would only be putting things in a
mild manner. Mr.. Morgan served
the following bill-of-fare:-
California Slaw, with mixed Pick
les, Roast Beef with Celery, Ger
man plekled potato salad and al
umina beef with musharoon sauce.
Mr.. Morgan will serve a grand
lunch every Saturday evening in
the future.
The state capital., 1892-08-13
Subscribe for the STATE CApI-
rAL--only $l.5O per year
BLUFF LINE.

Gen'l Man'g Fl. A. Fisher of tie Popu
lar Bluff R X. has added additional train
service over this line, they now have four
trains between Springfield and Alton
two each way. This new arrangements
gives both morning and evening con-
nection out of St. Louis to all Of their
points, and gives an additional train to
and from Alton. For picnics and excur-
sion parties for one day seeking breeze
and comfort this is one OF the most de-
lightful routes in a radius cf So or 75
miles which only consumes two to three
hours before the sun beams down her in
tense heat. They have also arranged So
that excellent time can be made to their
summer resorts especially Clifton I'cr-
race and Piasa Bluffs. Two new and pic-.
tnreque scenerles. Ticket Office Wa
bash depot.
The state capital., 1892-08-13
ST. PAUL's A. M E. CHURCH.

ST, PAUL's A. M E. CHURCH.
Yesterday was the fourth and last
quarterly meeting at the ST. PauPs Al
rican NJ f. church, and the services
all day were very impressive. AT III
o'clock Presiding Elder Henry Simons
of Normal, Ill. occupied the pulpit and
preached an eloquent sermon from
Rev 3.5. Elder Simons took for his
subject "Overcoming the World" and
spoke of the difficulties incident to the
Christian life and also showed that
there was no difficulty so great but that
it could be overcome, since COO IS al
ways on the side of his followers. The
discourse was very effective one ana
was listened to with evident interest by
the large audience.
The sermon was followed by the bap-
tism of the following named children:
Clyde Wellington Donaldson, Eta M
White, Minnie Ann White, and one
adult. Mrs. Sarah Brown. This beau
tiful vet solemn ordinance was,periorm-
ed by the pastor, Rev DIR. i. w. Hen
derson, who also received Mr.. Arthur
into the full membership OF the church
The interior of the church was very
prettily decorated and the music was
appropriate for the occasion. . .,
At the afternoon services at 2:3t
o'clock a sacramental discourse was de-
livered by Rev. II. A, Clark. pastor st
Johns A. M. E. church, which was fol
lowed by the communion ofthe Lords
supper. In the evening Rev. Simon
preached his last sermon to the congre
cation, as presiding elder of the dis
trict. having just completed his tern
of four wears. Rev. p. G. Cooper, o
the Cairo district, was present and as
sisted in all the services ofthe. day
The young men ofthe church hav
arranged to have the auditorium re
painted, the ceiling frescoed and tn
walls elegantly papered. The worl
will be commenced this morning an
will be completed by next Sunday,
The state capital., 1892-08-13
VERY LOW RATES

VIA THE
CHICAGO& ALTON r. r,
On account of the 25th. Triennlal
Conclave Knights Templar, to be held
in Denver, Colo, August 8 to IL, the
Chicago & Alton will sell excursion
tickets from all points on it's lines
TO DENVER,
Tickets good to return, at one fare
for the round trip. Tickets Will be
sold from August 3 to 7 1872, inclusive,
good to return up to, and Including
October IL, 1872,
Account ofSupreme Lodge and Bien,
nial Encamplnent Uniform Rank
Knights Pythas, to he held in Kansas
City, Mo-, August %, 1872 The Alton
will also selll excursion tickets
TO KANSAS CITY
and return, from all points on It's lines
at one fare for the round trip, They
viii be sold from August'20 to 23, 1872
inclusive, good to return up to and IN
Guiding September Is '92.
Ask your home tickets agent for tick
cts and particulars. James Charlton
General Passenger and ticket Agt.
Chicago
The state capital., 1892-08-13


To the first person answering the above prob
lem correctly the publishers of the LADIES Pic
ToRAL WEEKLY will give an elegant Upright
Piano valued at 1926 or its equivalent in CASH
us preferred. To the next person will be Civ
en- elegant Safety Bicycle valued at 1925 or its
equivalent in cash, as preferred. To the third
person. handsome Gold Watch valued at SO
or its equivalent i'm cash To the next fifty
persons sending III correct answers, will each
receive a prize, valued at from twenty-five to
five dollars Prizes awarded in the United
States will be sent free of duty Contestants
must enclose with their answer a e. s. Postal
Note for 30c or Is L. s. &c. stamps for one
months trial subscription to the Ladies' Picto
raj Weekly, which is one of the most handsome
and best ladies' weekly publications on the
continent; the object in offering this prize con
test is to introduce it into new families, and
to increase its permanent subscription list
We guarantee that prizes will be awarded
strictly in order of merit The date of post
mark on letters is given precedence so that
persons living distance have just as good an
opportunity of securing valuable prize. Adj
dress Ladies Pictorial Co., E. Toronto. Canada.
The state capital., 1892-08-13
Misses Iuetta Bolden and Maude
Williams are visiting in Denver.

Misses 1uetta Bolden and Maude
Williams are visiting in Denver.
Messrs. James Scott and Tine
THOMAS were in the city on Satur-
day.
Miss frankie Coins, is visiting
friends in this city. She is the
guest Of Mrs. James Bolden.
Mr.. James w. Young, accompan-
led the Knight Templar Excursion
lists to Denver last week.
Miss Susie Franklin Of st. Louis
is the city visiting Miss Tamalan'
She is highly pleased with the Cap
ital City.
The National Emancipation Monu
ment ASSOCIATION will meet OF
Monday the Is at Jacob Edwards
tonsorial parlors on n. 9th. st:
w. B. Smallwood, Z. A. Ellis
Pres. Sec'y
The state capital., 1892-08-13
A PLEASANT RESORT.

After hard days work every
body wants few minutes recrea-
ton before retiring to bed, just such
amusement can be found at the cor
ner of 9th. and Jefferson street, at
the beautiful merry-go round. 1t
surpasses all previous ones that
have been in the city, it runs with
ease and comfort and just as smooth
as a duck in pond. Mr.. Dow
Abruns is the proprietor and the
very best of order is maintained.
The state capital., 1892-08-13

Aug, Is, in honor Of a number o1
friends who she IS expecting to Wis
it her from Chicago.
Mr.. Ed Williams, son Of David
Williams, prominent farmer OF
Chatham, left Monday evening at
4:3O via the @. 4 A. for Mt. Vista,
Tenn, to take charge Of the public
schools Of that place.
Capt. D. Q. Yates, left Wednes-
day night for Helena, Mont, as a
delegate 10 the National Encamp-
ment Of the Sons Of Veterans now
in session at that place. He is the
only colored delegate in attendance.
A moonlight picnic was given at
the residence Of Miss Mary Joiner
last Thursday evening. The house
and yard was crowded with people
and a most enjoyable evening was
spent. Vocal and instrumental
music was the feature Of the even
ing
A musical and literary entertain
ment will be given at the Zion
Baptist Church on Aug. 23d, and
continue one week. The pre-
gramme will be changed each even
ing; on Thursday evening a grand
drill will be given by the ladies'
commandery. Let every body
attend.
Miss M. r. Barbour, who has
been teaching in Newport, Ark,
for the past school term, has return
ed to her home in Alton and will
have but few weeks recreation
before entering upon her duties as
teacher in the public schools at
Cairo.
Rev. Henry Simons, the Presid
ing Elder Of the Springfield Dis
trict, preached his farewell sermon
on last Sunday night, at ST. PauPs
A. Nj. E. Church, to large and
appreciated audience The dis
course was one Of the ablest and
most logical sermons that we have
heard in many days. It was just
the kind Of preaching that is calcu-
lated to bring our race up to a
higher moral and social standing.
Only such sermons as that preach
ed byMr. Simons should be expond :
ed from the pulpits Of all our
churches.
The members OF the Lutheran
church gave delightful picnic at
Reservoir Pask last Monday night
IN honor of Mrs. w. Ell. Duff and
daughter Mrs. Dawson of Chicago.
A very large number attended and
an enjoyable time was had. A grand
supper was served at Z o'clock,
which consisted Of every thing i'm
aginable good to eat. The Clipper
band went to the park at 5 clock
and rendered a..number of fine'selec-
tions. Prominent among those pre-
sent were: Presiding Elders Simons
and Burleigh, Revs. I. w. Hender-
son and Ell. 5. Knabenschuch, and
Mrs. Powell Smith of Chicago.