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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

NEW York. Dec. "a The demurrer inter-
posed to the action of Edmund NJ. Smedburg
against the Vermont Marble Company, United
States Senator Redfeld Proctor and others.
has been sustained by Justice Patter-
son of the supreme court, but the
plaintiff has twenty days in which to
amend his complaint on payment of costs. The
court sustains it on the ground that Z. j.
Ormsbee, W. w. Grout and Emily ]. Proctor
are not the proper defendants They were
made such because they are trustees to whom
Redfed Proctor transferred his shares of stock
la the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

ne HdhuIaCtuTe Of InCNhuebCent LHmp9.
PITTsBuRG, Pa, Dec. 24.-J. II. Smith, gem
eral counsel for the Edison Electric Company
fled bill in the United States circuit court
today asking for an injunction to restrain the
Westinghouse Company from manufacturing
and selling the incandescent lamp on which
the Edison Company claims patent. The
present suit does not involve the new lamp be-
ing manufactured by the Westinghouse Com
pany, but refers only to the lamp which the
Sawyer-AIa Company and the United States
Electric Company were enjoned from making
by q decree OF the United States u {, and
which decision was affirmed on Decembv. 10.
The bill alleges that since the injunction the
manufacture OF these lamps has merely been
transferred from the shops Of the'company re-
strained to that of the Westinghouse Company,
which company controls the others
The court took the papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
Transfers of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: D. T..
Hasson to Charley in trust, subs 20 and %, SO.
ISL; g.. G. ". Linkins to John Murphy, pit.
IL, 81. 81; sS,426.24. J. F. waggamann to Susie
B. Plain, sub IS, blk. IS. Wesley Heights; s565
Same to Lottie C. Plain. sub 81, do; s565. T.
W. Matthews to Mary A. Herwig. sub =, 50.
north of lit; -. T. T. Nash to NJ Kaufman,
one-tenth interest in lot G, 50. 1876; Sl25. j.
Z. D. Morrison to Emma N. Eysman, pit Ould' q
Third Vacancy; S353. So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

Yankee Energy Was Shown, However, and
the Paper Was Issued rs Usual,

Yankee Energy Was Shown, However, and
the Paper Was Issued rs Usual.
LoNDoS. Dec. IA fire broke out this
morning In the machine room Of the Globe. the
oldest evening paper in London. The flames
spread rapidly and. despite the efforts of the
hremen, communicated to the composing
roor and editorial rooms and the stereotype
foundry. all Of which were completely Quilted
The first edition OF the paper, which is issued
al O'Clock, was being prepared when the
fames we're nrst noticed. OF course il was I'M
possible to get the paper out at the usual hour,
but the later editions were issued the matter
being prepared and the paper printed at the
Office OF the People. where the Globe Offices
vii! be located temporarily. The loss is quite
heavy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
WATER CONNECTIONS FOR TUE SOLDIERS n

WATER CONNECTIONS FOR TUE SOLDIERS HOME
The Commissioners today ordered that
permit be isssed to the authorities of the United
States Soldiers Home in the District of Column
bia to make connection with the mains of the
water department at the corner of 9Th street
west extended and Whitney avenue subject 10
the conci ions recommended by the engineer
department in L. S. 1859 of the office of the
Commissioners of the District OF Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

DRAWBACK on CARPET MATERrALs-The
Treasury Department has directed that on the
expectation ofsMoquette and Smith Administer
carpets manufactured wholly from jute cotton
and wool imported ''in the grease" a drawback
may be allowed on the wool used equal to the
duty paid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

BHIDoEToS, N. j., Dec. 24.--The big saw
mills oil Smith Conover at this place were
burned this morning. A high wind was blow
ing at the time and nothing could be done to
check the flames and they made short work of
the buildings. he loss will be over go, 600 The
buildings were filled with the latest improved
machineryand several thousand feet OF valuable
timber stored in the sheds adjoining
The insurance was small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

Is EMINENT

English statistcian Mr. Creville waroie Of London.
estimates that the earth weibs 5.S.i. o0o ooo 900
coo. 900 tons-a tremendously heavy body. Our own
bodies often feel terribly heavy from overwork III
In such try iudieious doses Of G. o. Tay
lor Old Bourbon and @. q. Taylor Pure Rye wLis-
Keys. No beverages In the world sufpass them In
flavor and purity. Physicians recommend them.
DrueFists and sell thSrn- Ou- firm
the label and over the cork CHESTER H GRAVES
SONS. Sole Proprietors. Boston. Msss- Trace sup
plis4 b. JAMES L BARBOUR SON. wsshiaxson.
D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

Southern Democrats in New York Organic.
NEW YoRK. Dec. 24.-The Association of
Southern Democrats of New York has decided
to become a permanent organization. The
success OF the association in tho recent cam
paign, when by its efforts tine southern
democratic vote in the city was increased
G.0O0, has led it's members to conclude that
they have u reasonable excuse for continued
existence In order to effect this. purpose an
annual membership fee of 81 has been found
necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

PorTsvILLE, Pa, Dec. A.-Mining opera
tons and all outside work is At stand-stiu to-
day in this region owing to the extreme cold
wave prevailing since last night. All the col
lieries in the Mahanoy region are idle, and
much damage has been done by the bursting Of
water and steam pipes resulting from the cold.
The thermometer ran down - low a. 10 de-
grees below zero. High winds prevail. Rail-
road traf6e h also ssriously intsrfersd with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-The produce exchange
having adjourned VI sterday until Tuesday there
we're no transactions in grain or provisions to-
day. The cotton exchange was also closed. The
coffee exchange and the stock exchange we're
the only ones opened. On the coffee exchange
very little trading was done. Spot lots of Rio
No. quoted at l6ss. Futures closed dull-De-
cember, Is 95; January. 1875; February, Is. 60;
March. l5.40; April, rs; May, 1920.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

In the case to wind up the affairs of Branch
$40. Order of Iron Hall. in which Mr. Z. "
Hay was appointed receiver the rule against the
cashier, ]. J. Fuller for failing to paw over the
funds has been discharged By Justice Bradley.
Mr.. Fuller stated that under n resolution Of
the branch he was reserving the funds for
final banquet and the justice directed him to
pay over the funds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
Judge Edward. Of St. Lou.. Re,,re,.

ST. Louis, Mo-. Dec 2i.-Judge W. ". Ed.
wards convened the st. Louis county circuit
court yesterday alto O'Clock a. m. and one hour
later he announced that Ne had disposed OF all
business before him and relired from the cir
cult judgeship, a position which he had occu,
pied twenty mine consecutive years. The bar
Of st. Louis county at CLAYTON passed reeolp-
tons expressing their esteem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
Corset Makers Assign.

WORCESTER. Mass, Dec. "a. - The Scion
Bryant Company, manufacturers of corsets,
of this city. have assigned. The officers state
that the Indebtedness is not large and that the
assets are nominaliy about equal to the liabili-
ties. The capital stock is S25, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

PARIS. Dec. 2i.-The Bou,se was steadier to-
day. in consequence OF the vote of confidence
in the government in the chamber Of deputies,
and the Credit Foncier advanced three points
and foreign stocks advanced in sympathy with
the improved tons Of the market. recovering
from yesterdays TALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

New York, Dec. 24.-Chairman E. II. Pullen
Of the executive council of the American Bank
ing Association announces that special meet
ing of the association will be called for January
Is to elect successor to Secretary Vim. b.
Greene, who has resigned. Pull.n says that
Greene exceeded his authority and the council
asked for his resignation. Greene issued circu-
lars without authority asking banks to con-
tribute money to a fund to influence bank legis-
htlon in Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
The Order of SCION Ree.,v.r.h,p.

PfrTssuRo, Pa, Dec. 24-The court Of COM
mon pleas. No. 2, this morling made an order
appointing the Mercantile Trust Company Of
Pittsburg receiver Of the Order Of Scion And
directed Il to take charge Of all the fund.- md
assets OF the order. The valid asssts are prob
ably about $500 100, consisting Of bonds ana
nortoagss on real estate and cash q hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
A Garbage Collection INQUIRY.

Health Officer Hammett has received'a letter
signed BY Edward G. Niles, whose residence is
given as No. 1873 street northeast, asking for
information concerning the probability of
daily garbage service; and also asking what &C.
ton the health officer is going to take in the
matter. The letter will be answered in due
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

No C+kI-TaA~ AND MN YkAH's TABLE
~ en- a - wttscut uottie - Aago-tu-a Bitsers
We uur.t renosned az o sxQri.lts Havoc BE-
vDr~ VI Eterf~it.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
THE COURTS.

EQUITY CouRr-JudGe Bradley.
Today-Davis agt. Morsell time 10 take tee
timony limited. Jones agt Tsulman; sale
ratified and referred TO the auditor. Stein
Block Company agt. Bernheim: reference TO
auditor and rule on defendants. Phillips agt.
Ogle; sale ratified finally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
BooL.s Gr,xp RErIaISa
SAN.
Smors Ar 4 S.cRIs1or.

/,
= Aii"r rtss-Aht ahd prosperous guar =
Z - - ."snt"rf OF -h"c bN-h---' ] pave
I 'i'-'' !. rr'f-. WI nave ,-A>'' ny
~ore % The "reai ain -ni japan Tea :
.''ht'nl' N"' VII '@Ae III
@lAf1 ~ vi y" seen 'ua' no H"
I. ivf aisi'-'hs OF my hiiih"i'>- ''a 81 I
mo- = 'e1y nor
nN tn'NN '"ihei tna' -
0s""d 'S'r'''f al 'hoh" '"ins iHst y
~ w" ui's Nhsh you are hAA'hk D"h
!. i"'' y. iei 'nt'-'''"H I'm ff"-'h'
t"ns ri-has WIN "i"sh 'htu h~'">- =
usi"s. oit ~" 'n-h ~''t""'nih< SUD
-tAhiiAi mat t"-' W US r~'ia'e ~ m
-'ahses fah OF me >ho-s ohr hn- ,
T. s'oi- -" i'ih1 ."
= a-@-d Tor H'nltin GHa't .. ana u"
T. "rH o. '''sSs "sH-''> @s@-' ''' Vas 4
VII i. s1 '': ;,S S"G ss. 30 y9a as..
: d, bury 70 '-'sh ''n.. o y 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Dr. George Nash, who
has recently received the appointment of health
officer for the Hamburg American line Of steam
err. sailed today for Hamburg on the Sueyia.
accomI aned BY his wife. DIR. Nash will act as
deputy to Health Officer Jenkins OF the por, Of
New York. and viii make personal examina-
ton OF all passengers outward bound on these
steamers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
Nin. wfxsLow.s SOOTHING sYHrr

Has ben -,..f ~ ov-- rrFTY vans w MILLIONS
81 HBTHFR, far tNsir GIN. DREN Will IEE u
ma With FTHFECI ~ CCE-S IL ~OprH' tn
CHILD. .oFrTSs th- ct NJ. sLIArS all PAIN.
CURES WIND collie sni . the lot r-r-'. for
DikRaHEA sold ~ lriirsI-t~ In par q, the
~urld ~ AMI -. Tor drs- Wtn-ioS'- Sboth-
fus syrup AMI ta.e y other AMI --crEts SJ...e
du Is
I,frS SPAsN~ ~ WITS DANCE DRu NK-
U -nn@-z. opium haiit ~rtr-.t u. W. = N~rvIu-
Frss sample. SCHELLEE = SIFNENS.
'Th and ~.
MANY FuHNs 10 NEi,V0US DEBILITY N MN
vi Ntsid a. The Of ''trt-r'- latte Liv"r Pills
Va uatl, TO- u-rNnu~ ~rssrs~-. n4-.At -w~st- Try
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

New York Expects . Cold Christmas.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Christmas day TO
morrow will break two records In a weather
line, so Prophet Dunn promised this morning.
1t will not only be the coolest day Of this
winter to date, butt will be the coolest Christ
mas since 1875
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

No Change in Mr.. Blaine's Condition.
At 2:30 O'Clock this afternoon il was report ted
at Mr.. Blaine's house that there had been no
change for the worse in his condition. The
improvement noted this morning still con-
tinues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

AT A MEETING Of the Potomac Association,
Naval Veterans, Of this city held Wednesday
night 1t was unanimously resolved that the
and gentlemen who % kindly volunteered their
services for ths tensAt Of the associstion q it.
entertainment of Monday last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
Rumored That the Guion Line Will With.
draw,

draw.
New YORK. Dec. IA. NJ. Underhill, agent
OF the Guion line Of steamships in this city, re-
ceived a cablegram from tho secretary OF the
board Of directors in Liverpool stating that
they had leased their pier to the
White Star line. The rumor became
current that the Guion line would 90
out OF business. Agent Underhill did not care
to express an opinion AZ to whether there was
any reason for the company ceasing to run
their steamships. II is said the proposed de-
crease OF immigration has been the reason for
the board Of directors taking this course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

The STAR on MoSpAr.-THE EVENING STAR
will be issued as usual on Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
AT THE RIVER FRONT.
ARRIVED.

AkEINED.
Schooner Lottie Ja~kson, McKeever St. Marys
river, oysters. Schooner Pathfinder, Miller, s.:
GEORGES Island. oysters. Schooner Alpha. Robinson
Machodoc. wood. schooner Anne Thomas. Little.
Alexandria, light.
SAILED
Schooner Gilmon Dove. Eendrick. NominL
Schooner John Curtin. jr.. Bennett. Nomini-
Schooner Idlew Id, Pollers ST. Marys river
schooner Resolu .. Collins. smiths creek
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

OURS l. tn ONLY hou-- IN the
Distract that -eif~ tNCs TSfNEiY
fur cash. AMI hence OTR PRICES
are Nol mate a. OTHER HOUSES
lEift~ NUS -. On lie lt-~f- 20 the
Az LitAt.E Ltt~SF~ r--u TIM from
lhs sretit system NJ UIHEH
HNt~f, therefore DOES or CAN
AFFORD 20 s.il a. CHLAp A. W.
Do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

GONE TO OHro.-Secre.ary Charles Foster
left here this afternoon for Fostoria. OAio. 10
spend the Christ mas holidays with his venerable
mother
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
CAPITOL TOPICS.


Senator Allison. chairman of the appropria-
tions committee, will be at his desk when the
holiday recess is over. The Senator sailed from
Europe on the Lain December 81 and is ex-
pected to reach this city next Wednesday. He
will return to Europe in time to attend the ad-
journed meeting Of the monetary conference in
the spring.
THE PINKERroN INVESTIGATION
The testimony taken by the Senate COM
mittce that has been investigating the
Pinkertons has been put in type, and Sena-
tor Gallnger is now correcting the
proofs. 1t will make about 200 pages, and
Will BIO laid before the full committee
Immediately after the holiday recess. Senator
PETER said this morning that the Investigations
of the committee had been of such nature that
he thought they would be able to suggest some
sort of remedy that would affect the relations
OF employer and employee. but whether any
specific legislation would result he could not
say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
A MERRY CHRISTMAS. ASSURED,
Embeaalcr Flann OF Pittsburg Pardoned
and Released From Prison.

PIrrsBURe, Pa, Dec. 24-Harry Flann, who
two years ago was convicted on the charge Of
embezzlement Of funds Of the Marine National
Bank and sentenced to serve five years in the
penitentiary, has been pardoned by President
Harrison and was this morning released.
Mrs. Flann. who is the daughter of an ex-
city official of prominence. worked tirelessly for
her husbands pardon and accompanied only by
their two-year-old daughter met her husband at
the prison gate. They entered carriage and
were driven 20 their old home on Wylie avenue,
where royal welcome by s,aunch friends
whose affection lasted through trial and impris-
onment awaited him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

OK dRFDir'AT caSH pRrcrs
NiTrEE SIZE THE oNts w 6fFfs n' il Flush
OR HAIR q O1H-CHoICE. sss CkSfl-ssD *
pARLoR FTRNtrURE-BROC ATEiIE-wIIr
FrsNrrnFRf IS o. 1af FiS-r rhoon ZIP s si.E
ANp wEII-Sll EcTtD Took SILL a
sls oS INV. 6rR GtnFri bfPsRinfSr Is
COMPLETELY STOCKED vi n THF LATEST
WHITE coLoRiNas. sPIENnIb BkUssri.s
CFNTS PFR YARD OK FDiT-RfiIABIF IN
GRAIN CARPET, 3bTENr- y YARD CASH 40
CENTS PER YARD oN IIME- - :,
MADE AND LAID EREEL,F COST. No CHsRgg
ANoIHER HOUSE THAI WILL DO AS WELL ~
VIZ SILL SIX Foot OAK EXTENSION TABLE,
FOR - CAsH-Sa. 20 ON e. EDIT. A FORTY
pol Nd HAIR MATTRESS. $50 cAsH-ss on
orK STOCK OF COOKING AND HEATING
STOVES Is C0IrII TF-THEY AKF ~ Tug
MOST APPROVED psTrERNS-NOSE PETIER
ANrwHEkE-AIL siZEs-ALL sHAPEs-AiI.
OThs Is THF ONLY CREDIT HOUSE IN WASH
TNGrON THAT PUB ISHEs ALlSr or TRTCFs-
w WILL BE GLAD III NoT Will COMPARE
Orr CREDIT pRIcLs WITH CASH PRICES IL
~ HAVE KNACK or aRPA~sI~s PAY
MINIS 10 SUIT lOJk oRN INDIVIDUAL cOA-
RHuENpFR Yor-R CREBTT IN CooD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

FOUND Frozen tn Death in the Street. n
MILFORD. DEL. Dec. A-John Mitchell, a
solored man aged seventy years, was found
frozen to death this morning in front OF the
residence of Col. b. 5. Watson on North Front
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
SouE Proprr-

Nae are 'say ~ IN the bn.ire-~ world are Away.
On n" . v" il~y >coru money tua-iEg and u.olsy
t'f.--si ~ f--t o. r-0uu.i : worth a small Tor
10. - ~, lu,ar,.u- i-n.lor,h al ;h-
ciSS,, -,i arrn' o; >a!~-nsH aId sl.es~onca 70
- - a;j-.i Nv. ". ever. as,ins doors"
TO- .- '.1' r,-sned kins~ enter into higher
- !. ~ -. % thi,.r. ,eilr,a.,,are u the earth
iiNi HT ,py MADE CLOTHING
". ~ -, =, 49, 200 on. ..gs over S1 IN
''' sui rrou....... 81 % upward
NAYS OyERco,r NJ
ST 49,
-: zS 80 :
TUE BE,vEE STORM coAr.
II. j sc :
81:
sBsKHorH sHao STORM COAT.
=:I;;'#i:::.:
'';'s . S;';:, ss:'s I s: .. nd ss;.aa
p-rf-et ttiias. a.
Il! Z EssS as =
Just oNT-HALF N. regular PRO.
CkNPBELI's EERsEY COATS
lUli o-ck- strap s-a1ss. a. shades
ii. Il Sc
=.!' 4 !: :.s
NIrN'S NUfTS-S inEie-breas,.d Sack
Cat ent Getaway Ftock Cats ia o. n
81 Al NsristJ u Fatt-rns .--.-----------.Ss .s)O
Mrx,s SUIrs s,n.,. and pou..-
essterl ~afs Coats. Three and hour 81 A
bsTffan Getaway fgock Coats. .....-....-.... NlO
II yvur- BNROtis HUNTING you've struck the
Iishf tEai- FOLLOW % ~. II leads ~
tfCfuE . AsLFE>
IrS rIE CENT CLOTHING HOUSE
" ana S-S SENkNTH STREET NORTHWEST
Nernsr Massachusetts, av-au-
STRfCFLT ONE PRICE
e. f~srnniE. D-csniisr 4 this store viii be opeu
es-aiiTs uGtsi ogcasrk-> ata-slly evenings until
s--.-A s~<-ep
No CHkI-TaA~ AND MN YkAHss TABLE
~ en- a wit.cut q uott.eof Aago-rura Bites
H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

lust oPESED-C STUMP PARioRs
~ " sdu-rade aud 4 'ilsy Costume. 'or hire a.
made - order at short notice DeurA uv and Drup-
ins CARL r. 81 NBLAgu
80. sess Il us
ash q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24
ms will probably line up as follows:
A BRAKEMAN KILLED.
Caught Between the Cara and His Life
Crushed Out.

This morning about $50 o'clock, a. cars we're
being coupled at the 18th street freight yard of
the B. and P. railroad, in South Washington.
J. ]. Mcguire. brakeman employed by the
company, was caught between two cars and in.
stanty killed. His body was taken to the
morgue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

sHros
% ALI OTHER
MEDICINES FoR
PURIFYING THE BLOOD
AND RESTORING TBS
axALrH AND
sIRkSsTH
AYER.s
S,RsApASILLA
STANDARD SPECIFIC
FOR scROFULA. cArARRH.
RHEUMATISM AND
DEBILITY.
CrErs OrHERs.
Will CURE roc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Tbs following the opening and closing prices OF
the New York Stock Market, as reported by special
wire to Corson Mccartney. 14l9 street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

SMITH. THE GREAT PRICE CUTTER
Nos 743And "a 9TH st n w.. oorn.rof H,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
NJ. E. CONFERENCE.
POLITICS A CAUSE OF DEFICIENCY IN
CHURCH COLLECTIONS.
Eloquent Appeal I'm Behalf OF Missionary
Work In Japan--Report Against
Engaging EvangeiistA
Especial telegram to the ni.pn,rn.i


GoLDsBoRo'. N. g.. December 17.--Not-
withsiandIng the inclemency of the wea-
Their this morning. the crowd Of visitors at
the conference was larger than on any pre-
vious day. Rev. l.. Herman opened the
session by reading Hymn 496 and oonclud-
ing with religious worship. The twentieth
question was called" What preachers are
blameless in their lives and ministerial
duties?" Rev. l.. i. Nash. of Fifth-Street
church, Wilmington. made long talk in
regard TO the Indebtedness Of his church,
stated the deception practlced upon bis
people by q young lawyer OF that town,
and wanted TO issue bonds TO cover the
debt.
POLITICS TIE CAUSE.
Several ministers gave politics as an ex-
cuse for the deficiency IN their collections.
The Bishop said such state OF circum-
stances was 10 be deplored very much.
Roy. John Sawyer said he had several good
people in his charge who were Republi-
cans, and who were OF the opinion that
the Methodist Conference would not allow
a Republican minister within itspales. he
asked the Bishop for information on this
subject. The Bishop said tell them it Is not
50, tor one Of the most distinguished mln-
listers OF the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, draws O pension from the govern
ment.
~ YOREIGN FIELDS.
DR.. Lambeth, secretary Of Foreign Mis-
slOns IN Japan, was introduced, and asked
the conference for a contribution to help
to carry on the work IN foreign fields.
The response was liberal and over $500
was subscribed. DR.. Lambeth is a man of
concise facts. He talked with eloquence
of the capabilities Of this country as COM
pared with others. He spoke Of the COM
mercial world and showed how the people
of this continent were making the matTiX
to mould the destlnles Of all the na-
tions OF the earth. He SAID, then,
plainly, that all foreign nations considered
Americans their friends except China.
lie spoke with regret of the recent legisla-
ton against China and the annulment OF
our treaty. His pathetic words III de-
bling the last moments OF his fath"r
among the heathens caused strong mons
hearts 10 bleed. while many wiped away
tears Of sympathy.
EVANGELISM.
Rev. DR.. f. j.. Reed read the report of
the committee that was appointed TO draft
resolutions IN opposition to oYangelsts,
which Is as follows
Your committee, to whom the question
of evangelism was referred, recommend
the following for adoption:
ReSOired, That we urge our ministers and
laymen to adhere TO the old Methodist
usages IN conducting their revival meet
ings; that when our pastors desire help
they will arrange to aid each other in these
meetings, and that we will discourage the
sending of invitations TO and the employ
ment of self-constituted and unauthor-
lzed evanselists, both IN our denomlna-
tlonal and in union meetings.
LSignedl i. J.. REED,
w. G. NORMAN,
J.. A. YATES,
y. X. BRUroN,
L. A. WOODWARD.